Warrior Archetype
At 3rd level, an Alternate Fighter adopts a Warrior Archetype that best represents their skills and training. The Myrmidon is available to the fighter along with those in the base class.
Myrmidon
Glory, revenge, a means to an end; there are many reasons why one might seek prowess in battle. To a Myrmidon, however, prowess is not enough. These fierce warriors are known to be ruthless in their pursuit of perfection, always looking for any excuse to prove themselves and hone their skills.
Myrmidon Exploits
3rd level Myrmidon Archetype feature
You learn certain Exploits at the Fighter levels noted in the table below. They don't count against your total number of Exploits Known and can't be switched upon gaining a level.
| Fighter Level | Exploit |
|---|---|
| 3rd | mighty leap, precision strike |
| 5th | defensive stance, whirlwind strike |
| 9th | heroic focus |
Finesse Fighter
3rd level Myrmidon Archetype feature
Your swordplay is unmatched. While you are wielding a longsword, it gains the finesse property.
Additionally, whenever you make an attack with a finesse weapon, you can treat a roll of 2 or lower on the weapon's damage dice as a 3.
Unburdened
3rd level Myrmidon Archetype feature
You've trained to fight without armor weighing you down. While you aren't wearing armor or wielding a shield, you gain the benefits below:
- Your Armor Class equals 10 + your Dexterity modifier + your Wisdom modifier.
- You can use the parry & riposte Exploit at will, using your Wisdom modifier instead of expending an Exploit Die.
- When you make a Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check, you gain a bonus equal to your Wisdom modifier.
Steel Spirit
7th level Myrmidon Archetype feature
Where lesser warriors would fall, you stand tall. When you use Second Wind, you gain the benefits of the Dodge action.
Perfect Parry
10th level Myrmidon Archetype feature
Only the foolish dare to attack you. When you use parry & riposte, you can make two attacks instead of one.
At 18th level, you can forgo these two attacks to use the whirlwind strike Exploit without expending an Exploit Die instead.
Laserllama's Alternate Fighter
This Archetype was designed for Laserllama's Alternate Fighter, as a martial equivalent to the Kensei/Wuxia Monk.
What is a Myrmidon?
In Greek mythology, the Myrmidons were fierce warriors led by Achilles during the Trojan War. The word has since evolved to mean someone with unscrupulous devotion to a person or cause.
When making a Myrmidon, consider your motivation for martial perfection. However, remember that your devotion is not bound by tenets or oaths; victory always comes first.
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Killing Edge
15th level Myrmidon Archetype feature
You are one with your blade. Your finesse weapon attacks score a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20.
Additionally, while you are wielding a finesse weapon, it gains the light property.