junior saffron
Bei Lun
(Feat, Prereq: Lance Proficiency)
Immovable Object: At the start of your turn, you can enter the Immovable Object Stance, which lasts until the start of your next turn. When you do your Speed is set to 5, you are immune to being made prone, and your attacks with a Lance no longer suffer disadvantage on creatures within 5 feet of you.
Diamond-Tipped Spear: Your attacks with a Lance Critically Strike on rolls of 19 and 20 so long as the target is not within 5 feet of you.
signal island
One question, why is your speed set to 5 and not 0?
light harness
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b-VknwNQn4CpD06DaMcZb6nvPWmCxndVdGJvHuQKVM/edit?usp=drivesdk
who wants to give me feedback back on balancing this
I used ai to organize all the info me and a friend made for this class
junior saffron
One question, why is your speed set to 5 and not 0?
Hmm. Yeah, speed to 5 would make more sense. I could also reword the Prone immunity better so if you start your turn prone…
Or I could make it a Bonus Action.
light harness
And I also had it simplify everything so it’s not so confusing ect
scenic urchin
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b-VknwNQn4CpD06DaMcZb6nvPWmCxndVdGJvHuQKVM/...
"weapons: medium ranged weapons"
?
"saving throws: dexterity, wisdom"
absolutely not
junior saffron
Do you think the expanded Crit range is too much? I know base Champion gets it and that it’s kinda underwhelming there.
signal island
I don't think it's too much
junior saffron
Feels to me very in-line with like, a super precise stabber.
light harness
What should I do then
To change it like can somone hop on a call and help me maybe
junior saffron
What should I do then
Classes usually get 1 weak save and 1 strong save. Strong: Con, wis, dex. Weak: Cha, int, str.
junior saffron
Making a whole class is a lot to consider, I’d really recommend finding what key abilities you like and turning it into a subclass instead.
signal island
Also i made a new buff called upgrade which upgrades the damage die (it's a spell only for the enemies) like greatsword dealing 2d8 instead of 2d6
light harness
I changed it to charisma and dex
signal island
Same with a debuff downgrade
I imagine it used by some higher ranking enemies to rally their troops
restive tusk
Alright looked it over, here's my notes:
light harness
And the medium ranged wepon thing well it can bond with a wepon of any range and basically
junior saffron
The things that are up to DM discretion also feel read as really funky to me. Like the number of Spirit Bullets you get.
signal island
Also i made a new buff called upgrade which upgrades the damage die (it's a spel...
What do you think of that
junior saffron
I’d recommend using a table of custom homebrew guns if you’re really intent on using the guns specifically listed in the description. Like n51 said base DND guns are powerful items.
signal island
Wait i said that?
junior saffron
Alright looked it over, here's my notes:
- **Class Table.** It's missing. Genera...
“relatively op because they’re normally equivalent to very rare magic items”
Oh oops
light harness
Hold up I’ll go fix those things
junior saffron
My bad, the chromatic nametag had me mixed up for a sec.
restive tusk
Actually you caught me with a mistake lol. Regular firearms are equivalent to Rare ones
Futuristic weapons are the ones equivalent to very rare
red nebula
Can somone look over this subclass feature please
signal island
I can
red nebula
Blink Light
3rd-level Warlock feature
When a creature you can see hits you with an attack or targets you with an effect, you can use your reaction to briefly phase out of reality. The triggering attack or effect misses you. You then move up to half your walking speed or up to half the distance you move on your turn, whichever is greater.
Until the start of your next turn, you are incorporeal. While incorporeal, you can move through creatures and objects, you can’t be perceived or targeted, and your movement is unaffected by difficult terrain or any other restrictions. You gain a flying speed equal to your walking speed and can hover.
You can’t end your turn inside a solid object. If you do, you are shunted to the nearest unoccupied space.
You can’t directly interact with creatures or objects while incorporeal. You can end this effect early on your turn (no action required).
You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a short or long rest.
signal island
It's nice
red nebula
Really?
Is it short enough?
Trying not to make it too long or extensive
signal island
I don't think that there's anything to correct however i'm a beginner so if you want a professional opinion then look for someone else
red nebula
I don't think that there's anything to correct however i'm a beginner so if you ...
😭
Noted. Tho
Thanks very much bro
junior saffron
Hm design question: Assuming you get hit outside of your turn and the feature lasts until the start of your next turn, why do you also get these movement abilities?
red nebula
Ohhh. 😲
I didn’t add the level upgrades 😅
red nebula
Hm design question: Assuming you get hit outside of your turn and the feature la...
Ohhh. Was told to add it before by someone else. I’ll direct you to the message.
Then again this was before I added the extra movement.
junior saffron
It’s really strong, probably overpowered. Proficiency bonus to not resist but completely avoid an effect would be a very high level spell. Like 4+ imo.
red nebula
Hmmm 🤔 ok
junior saffron
It reads to me like you can use it to avoid any attack or spells or effects like Disintegrate, or a Lich’s Life Drain. At 3rd level.
red nebula
It reads to me like you can use it to avoid any attack or spells or effects like...
Ahhh I see what you mean. Any ideas on how to limit it?
junior saffron
I would split it up kind of.
1/short rest you can blink out as a reaction to being attacked or targeted by a spell you can see being cast. (For more reference on Blinking and what that might entail, pull some text from the Blink spell)
PB/day you can become incorporeal and fly until the end of your turn or something.
red nebula
I would split it up kind of.
1/short rest you can blink out as a reaction to be...
😭
It’s Blink Light.
Inspired by Blink spell a bit
light harness
Wait so when you were talking about the once per turn thing with the suppression fire is weaker than I think what do you mean
Like how could I improve that
red nebula
I would split it up kind of.
1/short rest you can blink out as a reaction to be...
I think this what I have already…..
restive tusk
Taking away a creature's reactions for one turn per combat is fine. The other speed reduction option is what's weak since it's just a worse version of the Slow Mastery Property
red nebula
Ohhh so limit the initial blink to only 1 per short or long rest instead of equal to PB?
light harness
And I changed it to a ranged wepons that will die in the setting of the campaign so I don’t have guns inside a medieval campaign
junior saffron
Ohhh so limit the initial blink to only 1 per short or long rest instead of equa...
Yeah that’s what I mean. So effectively… 1/rest you get phase out as a reaction until start of turn, pb/lr you phase out on your turn but it ends as your turn does.
Hm. That’s a little strong too even. Maybe the reaction phase out lasts until the end of the targeting creature’s turn,
red nebula
Hm
So instead of it lasting until the start of your next turn I should make it last until the end of the creatures turn
junior saffron
Yeah, and reduce the number of uses to 1/rest.
red nebula
😭 who’s doing this????
sturdy knoll
😭 who’s doing this????
Moderation - please read your direct messages from Dyno
red nebula
Ahh sorry
light harness
K im bout quarter way done I’ll send it in like an hour or so and ill see what you think
But there anything else you can think of that can be fixed
red nebula
Yeah, and reduce the number of uses to 1/rest.
Blink Light
3rd-level Warlock feature
When a creature you can see hits you with an attack or targets you with an effect, you can use your reaction to briefly phase out of reality. The triggering attack or effect misses you. You then move up to half your walking speed or up to half the distance you move on your turn, whichever is greater.
Until the end of the targeting creatures next turn, you are incorporeal.
While incorporeal, you can move through creatures and objects, you can’t be perceived or targeted, and your movement is unaffected by difficult terrain or any other restrictions. You gain a flying speed equal to your walking speed and can hover.
You can’t end your turn inside a solid object. If you do, you are shunted to the nearest unoccupied space.
You can’t directly interact with creatures or objects while incorporeal. You can end this effect early on your turn (no action required).
You can use this feature once and you regain all expended uses when you finish a short or long rest.
cerulean seal
But there anything else you can think of that can be fixed
Classes are the hardest thing to design in DnD by far. I highly recommend looking at other classes to get an idea of structure and flow. Especially other martials since this seems to mostly be a martial. Mimic the flow of the class and structure but of course maintain all of your own mechanics, flavor and features
red nebula
Is this more balanced?
light harness
It’s more balanced since I’m farther balancing it now after like 18-20 minutes
Im only quarter way done
I’ll send the full thing when I’m done
I mean if @wise idol has anything to say I would love to hear it
junior saffron
Text could use a lot of rendering down, but I’m also being nitpicky. In essence and function I think so.
I’d add another flavorful 3rd level feature too so for a better player experience. Using your subclass once and then not having a subclass for the rest of the day can feel really sucky.
light harness
True I hate lots of text
I sent that link earlier it’s the same one
It’s not changed yet
I would need to send another to get the current one
red nebula
Text could use a lot of rendering down, but I’m also being nitpicky. In essence ...
Ye. Also yes I definitely agree it’s too wordy.
🫣
What’a…What’da I do want the level upgrades/scaling?
6th level:
You can maintain its incorporeal state for up to 1 minute using concentration, provided you activate it using an action (not just a reaction).When the effect ends you cannot use Blink Light again until you finish a short or long rest
10th level:
The duration of Blink Light (concentration) increases to 10 minutes.
14th level
You can choose to ignore or interact with objects, creatures, or effects as normal or as incorporeal (your choice each turn). Once per round, you can use Blink Light without expending a use (reaction only).
red nebula
To shorten it
Was H-I replying to me or you?
red nebula
What? lol
red nebula
Ohhh might have to change scaling since I removed the PB=uses.
junior saffron
I’ll need to use grammerly for that
I’m sorry if this comes across as lecture-ish or sanctimonious but I really think that it’d be good to practice writing without tools like AI or Grammarly. DND is written with a specific ruleset in mind for clarity and whatnot that Grammarly doesn’t have in mind when it edits. I could see in your initial drafts of your homebrew class that AI kind of just hallucinated stuff and mechanics out of thin air and didn’t provide explanation, which isn’t uncommon with AI
plucky vigil
I’m sorry if this comes across as lecture-ish or sanctimonious but I really thin...
agree!!!! writing stuff is so cool and fun and it (writing without ai) needs to be normalized /nm
light harness
Ight
I agree it’s just I’m not the person to trust with that
lol
I can not do that well so that’s why I kinda get a a single person to help make it and then have it simplified by some sort of ai to make it easy to understand cause I did make it for beginners and intermediate players to be able to pick up and understand
wise idol
I mean if <@209896266581278720> has anything to say I would love to hear it
Catching up here, can I roll for "clarification" ;o)
light harness
Sure man go ahead and welcome
Also once completed and fully done @wise idol want to maybe consider it becomeing a full dnd class
I already have subclasses
wise idol
I don't make those BIG decisions, but @tough steppe and I are always here to listen and be inspired
light harness
Ok but yeah thoughts on what I can fix up
red nebula
I don't make those BIG decisions, but <@193189971677413376> and I are always her...
Heya. You seem like a vet/expert what’s your thoughts on
<Blink Light> #homebrew message
I forgot how to add links into text 🥲
light harness
Ight im 75% done or around there and ive looked for possible abuse of action surge ect and changed the wording so no one can make 6 attacks at level 5 or somthing abusurd so its not exteremly broken
junior saffron
Blood Curse of Tethering
As a reaction to an ally within 30 feet of you taking damage, you can choose to grant them Resistance to that damage. You take damage equal to the damage mitigated.
Amplify: You can target an additional ally who was dealt damage by the same triggering effect as the original.
red nebula
**Blood Curse of Tethering**
As a reaction to an ally within 30 feet of you taki...
This is already a spell in dnd
I forgot which spell tho
red nebula
**Blood Curse of Tethering**
As a reaction to an ally within 30 feet of you taki...
Warding Bond
Exactly the same but warding bond is clearer and gives more +1 AC.
junior saffron
Exactly the same but warding bond is clearer and gives more +1 AC.
Yep, that’s intentional. The idea is that Blood Hunter will have access to a similar, weaker effect but on an action economy that doesn’t interfere with Crimson Rite or their weapon attacks. Can you explain what you mean by clearer though?
light harness
Who wants to check out my finished version of my class I made
It’s the soul shot class
Hsiaomai has lots to say I feel like
lol
junior saffron
Blood Hunter: Order of the Crimson Clypeus
Flavor/identity goals: Lifestealing, vampirism(?), durability, knighthood
3rd - Ferrous Armor: As a reaction to taking damage or losing HP, you can assume the Crimson Mantle state for 1 minute, which grants temporary Hit Points equal to your level in this class. You gain the following benefits:
• Once on each of your turns when you hit a creature with an attack, you can recover a number of hit points equal to a roll of your Hemocraft Die if you have no more than half of your hit points left.
• Whenever you use your Blood Maledict, you gain Temporary Hit Points equal to the number rolled, which don’t reduce the damage you take from using it.
The Crimson Mantle state lasts for 1 minute. Once you use it, you cannot do so again until you finish a short or long rest.
Also was thinking about giving heavy armor + Smith’s tools prf but that might be a bit much.
light harness
Heya. You seem like a vet/expert what’s your thoughts on
<Blink Light> https:/...
Btw he’s like the top g in the community department of wizards of the coast you know that right
So uh yeah
red nebula
Yep, that’s intentional. The idea is that Blood Hunter will have access to a sim...
Oh.
Just WOTC wording and clarification is all I’m referring to.
Like “The spell ends if you drop to 0 hit points or if you and the target become separated by more than 60 feet. It also ends if the spell is cast again on either of the connected creatures. You can also dismiss the spell as an action.”
red nebula
Btw he’s like the top g in the community department of wizards of the coast you ...
😭😭😭 ik now
light harness
lol it’s good lowkey he was just chill like that
junior saffron
Can you tell me what was unclear about the curse as I wrote initially?
red nebula
Can you tell me what was unclear about the curse as I wrote initially?
Nooo. Sorry wrong choice of words. I’m was referring to WOTC writing style and phrasing.
When I said clearer that’s what I meant. Clearer in the realms of WOTC dnd styling and writing.
(It is a offical spell after all.)
😭😭 I’m not saying that your initial writing was Unclear.
junior saffron
Oh I see.
junior saffron
No, I’m just autistic.
red nebula
-oh-
junior saffron
**Blood Hunter: Order of the Crimson Clypeus**
*Flavor/identity goals: Lifesteal...
3rd - Noble Blood: You gain proficiency in Persuasion and a set of Artisan’s tools of your choice.
Once you finish a Long Rest, you can roll a Hemocraft Die and take damage equal to the result. If you do, roll your Hemocraft Die and add it to the result of each Persuasion Check or ability check using Artisan’s tools you make. This benefit lasts until you finish a Long Rest.
plucky vigil
No, I’m just autistic.
relatable (same 🥹)
junior saffron
__3rd - Noble Blood:__ You gain proficiency in Persuasion and a set of Artisan’s...
7th - Enduring Aegis: Upon falling unconscious due to taking damage, you regain a use of your Crimson Mantle and Blood Maledict. You can use this feature once and must finish a Long rest before using it again.
11th - Guardian’s Brand: While you are within 5 feet of it, a creature targeted by your Brand of Castigation has disadvantage on attacks against all creatures except for you.
Additionally, the number of hit points you gain from your Crimson Mantle increases to thrice your level in this class.
15th - Scarlet Knight: When you recover hit points using your Crimson Mantle, you can roll your Hemocraft Die twice, rather than once. An ally within 30 feet of you gains temporary hit points equal to the number rolled this way, which lasts until the start of your next turn.
18th - Ferrous Master: For the duration of your Crimson Mantle, you gain resistance to damage of the same type as the triggering damage, or the damage type of all of your Crimson Rites.
You also gain the Blood Curse of Lifestealing for your Blood Maledict feature. This doesn’t count against your number of blood curses known.
• Blood Curse of Lifestealing: When a creature within 30 feet of you regains hit points, you can use your reaction to prevent them doing so.
• Amplify: Any number of creatures within 30 feet of the target regain hit points equal to your level. Once you’ve amplified this blood curse, you must finish a long rest before you can amplify it again.
thorn meadow
I have a concept of a engine that runs on a crystal attached with a bunch of doohickeys to make chases more fun. If anyone is intrested about it I can say more.
boreal escarp
Hello, I've having the idea of a subclass for druid, I named it Circle of the Folklore (name is still in work), it about folklore and myth were the druid turn the monsters of folktales real, like the druid can turn into a wendigo or some type of wrong animal, I got the idea that this class is about stalking and isolating an enemy in combat.
mystic anchor
Hello, I've having the idea of a subclass for druid, I named it Circle of the Fo...
Could be interesting, are you specifically aiming for horror esque folklore entities or just folklore in general
restive tusk
I have a concept of a engine that runs on a crystal attached with a bunch of doo...
What would it mechanically do?
cerulean seal
Hello, I've having the idea of a subclass for druid, I named it Circle of the Fo...
Not sure what your current idea is but sounds very illusion/fear focused
boreal escarp
Could be interesting, are you specifically aiming for horror esque folklore enti...
I feel is more of folklore in general, like if they turn into there wild shape they can turn or into a more folklore cryptid like a wendigo or a wrong version of an animal like a wolf with a way bigger mouth or a deer with more legs. Other idea that I got is the a folklore druid only happen when a druid is isolated from a grove, like it was exile, or committed a sin. But I this is just ideas I don't have anything wrote down, jet.
mystic anchor
You could also lean into fables, and the ability of the wildshape depends on the lesson of the fable
boreal escarp
interesting
cerulean seal
Yeah I think you gotta decide is this cryptid subclass or a fable/folklore subclass because I think those are different things
A cryptid subclass is like becoming monstrosities and such.
A folklore fable subclass would be imo, very mental and illusory in nature
Maybe literally bringing stories and tales to life
I think you can accomplish turning into monsters and horrors if you take a folklore/fable approach
cerulean seal
You could also lean into fables, and the ability of the wildshape depends on the...
This is cool
boreal escarp
like making the folklore real? because my idea is that this druids are the reason of the folklore, this folktales exist because people manage to see this like more monster side of a druid to tale the tale.
cerulean seal
like making the folklore real? because my idea is that this druids are the reaso...
So you want it to specifically be Druids who transform into monstrosities basically? Because I think that’s easy enough
Basically just give them new statblocks that are monstrosities with some extra utility and boom
boreal escarp
I was also think for the the first mechanic called dread. Dread is like there core skill is a passible that make enemies get dread up to 3 stack at the 3 stack you deal more damage, this ability is more longer that that. this is till if for stalking enemies.
I forgot about the stat block for the monster...
cerulean seal
Could have it work with fear. If the target is frightened of you you deal extra damage.
And then give the statblock a way to inflict the frightened condition
boreal escarp
yeah but not all enemies get frighten, and dread is not being scare is being uneasy like when you know some one is watching you and you cannot see it. Dread is like that tention before the scare, that is why is stalking
other name I put to dread is parania, I think parania is a better name
cerulean seal
yeah but not all enemies get frighten, and dread is not being scare is being une...
Sure but mechanically what does that translate into for the enemy?
I understand you deal more damage as you mentioned above but I don’t think that specifically explains how that effects the enemy themselves and their mental state
If this is a custom debuff this subclass applies it needs a secondary effect on the enemy probably while they have stacks of it
Could be like a debuff to their perception checks. Or disadvantage on wisdom saves
boreal escarp
for mental state, what you mean? because what I though that they get few minor debuff, they lose some movement speed at 1 stack, at two they get disactivate while trying to hit you and only you. and 3 stack they get mark at the prey and you deal why more damaged to them. Or should I make other change?
the big burst is only the first hit in only one round after that you just deal extra damage but not that burst until the mark goes away or they make a safe throw, that they also get disadvantaged.
cerulean seal
for mental state, what you mean? because what I though that they get few minor d...
How does the player apply these stacks and how often?
Reason I ask is because most combat encounters only last 3-5 rounds at most
Statistically speaking
boreal escarp
for that I though that, first the enemy need to isolated, meaning an enemy is isolated if they are 10 ft away from an ally, the druid apply dread to all isolated enemy in a radio around them of like 15 ft, they dread happen when hitting an enemy and hiding away, it can also be apply if an enemy is an difficult terrain, dim light or blind. like if you are near them and they cannot see you they get dread, you hit them and hide. if they see you you lose one dread if they see you in wild shape you don't lose point.
this ability alone still give headache.
scarlet flower
so i was interesting in making a homebrew wild magic warlock subclass but my homebrew experience is only really making a few magic items so i would like some ideas as well as making it distinct enough from wild magic sorcerer
mystic anchor
Ok, hit me
scarlet flower
maybe on uses of a eldritch evocation there is a chance for wild magic to occur
mystic anchor
Eh, it feels like it would happen when you don't need it
Most Eldritch Invocations are buffs or grant the use of spells that provide buffs to oneself
I'd say make new Invocations that have strong effects but have Wild Magic attached to them
scarlet flower
yeah i like that idea
heavy jacinth
Well I'm going through hell with my homebrew project....
cerulean seal
Well I'm going through hell with my homebrew project....
It happens
heavy jacinth
It happens
Yeah, but this project is going to be the death of me, literally
Trying to make every stand in JoJo's into Dnd....
cerulean seal
Trying to make every stand in JoJo's into Dnd....
I believe I’ve seen a third party jojo dnd system before
Might be able to cut a lot of the work out for yourself
heavy jacinth
Maybe....
cerulean seal
I’ll dm it to you
cerulean seal
Can I get some feedback on this 5.5E fashion designer artificer I’ve been working on? Struggling to come up with effects for the 9th level feature but I know I want the general structure currently I think. Looking for any feedback.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NItQz3EtGaEVWDnC8M9HLPOHf8B_DVGVZedZkkUsSlo/edit?usp=drivesdk
mystic anchor
I overall like it, very Bard esque which is cool. I think the specialized outfits should be something minor but big enough where you want to give it out to specific classes
Like formal adds your intelligence modifier to their Persuasion rolls, or active where grants advantage on Acrobatics checks etc
young isle
Same though you get a lot of level 3 features. And don't artificiers get 5th level spells on level 19?
peak inlet
Can I get some feedback on this 5.5E fashion designer artificer I’ve been workin...
I have some gripes with the wordings
but I think the effects are fine
cerulean seal
I have some gripes with the wordings
I’m open any feedback
peak inlet
I think you would add Vicious Mockery into the spell list using 2024 setup
cerulean seal
Same though you get a lot of level 3 features. And don't artificiers get 5th lev...
Nah it’s 17
cerulean seal
I think you would add Vicious Mockery into the spell list using 2024 setup
I’m not against that. Wasn’t sure if that would be the proper way to format that or not
peak inlet
the way the outfit of the day feature reads makes it seem like you want to place them on enemies
until you read the effects
you mention that stuff activate only once per long rest a few times
but you also say that the outfits disappear at the end of a Long Rest, so you don’t really need to mention that it’s once per Long Rest
and the wording used for Short Rest uses “Short or Long Rest” I assume you already know that and don’t wanna have that wording, but I’m just saying this in case you missed it
cerulean seal
but I think the effects are fine
Any thoughts on potential effects for the 9th level feature?
crimson geode
Hullo, I'm not sure if i should post this here or in the map channel but do any of you guys have any recommendations on videos/blogs/books/websides that cover geography, topography, geology and/or any other related subjects specifically for the purpose of creating your own worlds/maps.
Meaning that they go into how and where something forms, and for what reason but explain it in such a way that it teaches the reader/viewer how they might use it to create their own worlds not just analyse the stuff real life already has.
I tried looking through my moms old geology book from university but there was a bunch of stuff in there that simply didn't seem needed when i just wanted to create my own thing and the stuff i was interested in was just mixed in here and there so it felt pretty exhausting reading through stuff that didn't seem like i could make use of it
signal island
In my setting there will be civilizations resembling the aztecs and now how should i make aztec weapons like Macuahuitl
marsh spade
In my setting there will be civilizations resembling the aztecs and now how shou...
specifically for macuahuitl: let it have 2 modes of attack one dealing slashing damage and the other dealing bludgeoning damage and balance out the numbers to fit this gimmick so both feel worth it to use
signal island
My first idea was 1d6 slashing +1d4 blugedoning damage
marsh spade
More like do it 2d6 in slashing mode and 1d8 bludgeoning mode
(2 for double sided blade and makes it feel diff)
signal island
Now that's just Macuahuitl, now what about tepoztopilli
And also those dart throwers
terse fractal
Anybody else putting way too much effort into something most people put some effort into but mostly leave it at that for simplicity’s sake?
Cause I’m over here making an entire fictional chemical compendium
signal island
Depends on how important is it
terse fractal
Alongside somewhat realistic Lewis structures, chemical names and how it’s made
junior saffron
Blood Hunter: Order of the Crimson Clypeus
Flavor/identity goals: Lifestealing, vampirism(?), durability, knighthood
3rd - Ferrous Armor: As a reaction to taking damage or losing HP, you can assume the Crimson Mantle state for 1 minute, which grants temporary Hit Points equal to your level in this class. You gain the following benefits:
• Once on each of your turns when you hit a creature with an attack, you can recover a number of hit points equal to a roll of your Hemocraft Die if you have no more than half of your hit points left.
• Whenever you use your Blood Maledict, you gain Temporary Hit Points equal to the number rolled, which don’t reduce the damage you take from using it.
The Crimson Mantle state lasts for 1 minute. Once you use it, you cannot do so again until you finish a short or long rest.
3rd - Noble Blood: You gain proficiency in Persuasion and a set of Artisan’s tools of your choice.
Once you finish a Long Rest, you can roll a Hemocraft Die and take damage equal to the result. If you do, roll your Hemocraft Die and add it to the result of each Persuasion Check or ability check using Artisan’s tools you make. This benefit lasts until you finish a Long Rest.
7th - Enduring Aegis: Upon falling unconscious due to taking damage, you regain a use of your Crimson Mantle and Blood Maledict. You can use this feature once and must finish a Long rest before using it again.
11th - Guardian’s Brand: While you are within 5 feet of it, a creature targeted by your Brand of Castigation has disadvantage on attacks against all creatures except for you.
Additionally, the number of hit points you gain from your Crimson Mantle increases to thrice your level in this class.
15th - Scarlet Knight: When you recover hit points using your Crimson Mantle, you can roll your Hemocraft Die twice, rather than once. An ally within 30 feet of you gains temporary hit points equal to the number rolled this way, which lasts until the start of your next turn.
18th - Ferrous Master: For the duration of your Crimson Mantle, you gain resistance to damage of the same type as the triggering damage, or the damage type of all of your Crimson Rites.
You also gain the Blood Curse of Lifestealing for your Blood Maledict feature. This doesn’t count against your number of blood curses known.
• Blood Curse of Lifestealing: When a creature within 30 feet of you regains hit points, you can use your reaction to prevent them doing so.
• Amplify: Any number of creatures within 30 feet of the target regain hit points equal to your level. Once you’ve amplified this blood curse, you must finish a long rest before you can amplify it again.
Any pointers for this Blood Hunter subclass?
true forge
**Blood Hunter: Order of the Crimson Clypeus**
*Flavor/identity goals: Lifesteal...
Blood Hunter subs get both a Blood Curse and a Brand of Castigation effect, this has neither
oh well, didnt see the Blood Curse lol
(or the Brand, holy im blind)
terse fractal
I have been at this for 13 hours now 
And all I have are some half legible notes and a canva document I don’t remember making
junior saffron
(or the Brand, holy im blind)
How does it feel balance-wise? Can you find any potential loopholes or exploits in the way I’ve worded it?
true forge
How does it feel balance-wise? Can you find any potential loopholes or exploits ...
seems fine, Blood Hunter is a class im not that well versed in lol, but looks fine to me, the curse seems really weak for 18 levels in it tho
maybe make it you gain the HP they would of regained?
im kinda biased aswell as one of my friends made a vamp BH and its very good (to me lol)
peak inlet
Any thoughts on potential effects for the 9th level feature?
I think you should make all the earlier normal outfits passive effects, and make this one have active effects
and in that case, you can just upgrade each of the passive styles when you are the one wearing it
to include an additional active ability
pale plover
Looking for a review of a custom fighter archetype. I didn't write it, one of my lesser experienced players wrote it, and wants to use it in a homebrew game I'm running. I'm looking for balance when compared to other archetypes. If I get this balanced, then I will include in a campaign book I have been asked to write.
Fighter Archetype: Combat Medic
Medic Proficiency – At 3rd level you gain proficiency in the medic skill and the healer’s kit.
First Aid – Also at 3rd level you gain an additional use of your Second Wind trait and you also gain the ability to use it on another creature.
Restoring Weapon – At 7th level using an action you can use your weapon to cast Lesser Restoration a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus.
Healing Potion Boost – At 10th level, when you use a healing potion on another creature increase the amount of healing by your wisdom modifier.
Shield Stance – Healing Aura – At 15th level if you are wielding a shield you can use a bonus action to take a defensive stance. While in this stance you cast an aura out to 10 feet that heals creatures of your choice for 2d12 plus wisdom modifier. You can use this ability 3 times per long rest. When you leave your stance your aura ends. Moving also ends your aura.
Full Cure – At 18th level you have shown such devotion to your god that 3 times per long rest you can heal one character to full health removing all status effects, positive and negative.
I have some thoughts on changes, but I would love input before I implement any changes.
Personally, I feel the 18th level ability is a bit strong, the 15th level ability could use some refinement. 2d12 plus wisdom modifier each round while in stance seems a bit strong as well. Feel free to review, and give advice.
peak inlet
Fighter Archetype: Combat Medic
Medic Proficiency – At 3rd level you gain profic...
First Aid: does not state a range for using it on another creature
Restoring Weapon: if this is for 2024, you shouldn't be using PB scaling
Healing Potion Boost: seems a bit weak for a level 10 feature, you also aren't giving them a better way of making potions
The level 7 and 10 features are quite uninteresting and disconnected from your other feature so far
Shield Stance - Healing Aura: what's the point of the aura staying if this is a 1 time heal? why are you adding a new resource at level 15? Why not bring it back to Second Wind? I see you mentioned it activates every turn, that's definitely too much.
Full Cure: You need to take a look at Warrior of Mercy Monk's Capstone as a comparison
pale plover
**First Aid:** does not state a range for using it on another creature
**Restori...
2014 not 2024, My bag for not being clear.
peak inlet
this feels a lot more like a Paladin than a Fighter
pale plover
**First Aid:** does not state a range for using it on another creature
**Restori...
asking because it's not my creation. One of my players wants it, and I have a history of being overly critical.
Thank you for the feedback. I agree, this has a paladin feel to it. Maybe I do a bit of changing. Back during 3.5, I worked on the Holy Warrior from Green Ronin.
I just didn't want to be overly hard on my player, he's new.
And this is his first time creating material.
Thanks. I copied your points, and am going to work on them, and then share them with my player.
peak inlet
asking because it's not my creation. One of my players wants it, and I have a h...
quick suggestions,
level 3 make the range of the ally Second Wind 10 feet
level 7 you also remove the conditions from the ally when you use Second Wind (like Lesser Restoration)
level 10, you apply the healing to yourself as well when using Second Wind. Probably some way to heal allies during short rest (When you use hit die during SR, heal allies around you as well maybe?)
Level 15, make the Second Wind AoE and instantaneous activation once per Short Rest
Level 18, make it once per Long Rest, heals to max and recovers these: Blinded, Deafened, Paralyzed, Poisoned, and Stunned
I have not properly sat down to balance this obviously, so you might have to throw in your own interpretations if you think something is too strong
pale plover
I have not properly sat down to balance this obviously, so you might have to thr...
I plan on it. Thanks for the feedback. It's good to have someone outside point things out. Makes it more objective, and fair.
peak inlet
is this too much on a feat?
Royal Protection. When you’re holding a weapon in one hand and no other weapons or shields, you grant creatures of your choice other than yourself within 5 feet of you a bonus of +1 AC.
dusky schooner
I'd add the clause "while you are not incapacitated"
peak inlet
good call
dusky schooner
is this too much on a feat?
***Royal Protection.*** When you’re holding a weapon...
I'd say that's feels more like a Fighting Style then a feat. I don't know the Math behind +1 AC for everyone in 5 ft. but it feels a bit too weak for a whole feat
peak inlet
I'd say that's feels more like a Fighting Style then a feat. I don't know the Ma...
it does have another part that allows you to use your Heroic Inspiration in the 5 feet
General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 8+, Benevolent Bishop, Nimble Knight, or Reckless Rook feat)
Ability Score Increase. Increase an ability score by 1, to a maximum of 20.
Royal Resilience. When you're holding a weapon in two hands and not using a shield, your AC increases by +1. The weapon must have the Two-Handed or Versatile property to gain this benefit.
Royal Protection. When you’re holding a weapon in one hand and no other weapons or shields, you grant creatures of your choice other than yourself within 5 feet of you a bonus of +1 AC. This benefit is removed if you are Incapacitated.
King's Inspiration. When a creature within 5 feet of you fails a d20 test, you can use your Heroic Inspiration to reroll the die as you would your own.
it's the 3rd feat in the chain Origin > General > this
dusky schooner
Looks good 
junior saffron
im kinda biased aswell as one of my friends made a vamp BH and its very good (to...
Understood. The idea was to make something that could or is implied to be vampiric but doesn’t necessarily need to be. A little inspired from dev notes from a game I play where the devs were weirdly insistent that their blood mage was NOT a vampire lol.
green moth
I was thinking of writing an adventure/campaign guide based on animals and nature. I think animals overall have really interesting things going for them that don't shine at all since they are always pushed to the side since they usually bear a very low CR and can't keep up with regular monsters. I would essentially shonenify animals to give them cool mechanics and context. I was thinking of adding this to the guide I was talking, where the main feature would be the players playing as small animals such as mice or insects and societies built around their tininess, such as using birds and frogs as mounts, using needles and sewing covers as swords and shields, etc. Is there already any big publishing or book or guide like this? Would you like to see this being written and do you think it would be interesting (both the guide to making an animal world campaign and exagerating animal statblocks into cool "monsters")?
Sorry if this was the wrong channel I'm not quite sure where to post this question
sonic lynx
Hi hi! Would anyone be willing to help me out? I'm trying to build a 2024 Subclass for Warlocks based around having (specifically) Vecna as my Patron. I'm using Blackbando's "The Chained God (5e Warlock Archetype)" as a base but I am kind of stuck. Tell me what y'all think so far? And any help with the spell list or 6th level feature would be appreciated too!
The Maimed God (5.5e Warlock Subclass)
The Undying King:
The Arch-Lich, the Chained God, the Maimed God, Master of the Spider Throne, the Whispered One, these are all names used to describe one of the most ambitious and malevolent gods known to mankind; Vecna. Vecna is usually depicted as a powerful magician resembling a desiccated corpse missing his left hand and eye, and is one of the main reasons why so many 'evil' artifacts, such as the Book of Vile Darkness exist. Cults of his are widespread, though not many are known of, making many a warlock serve him.
Chained God Spells: [EDITED]
3: (Four to Six Spells) Spare the Dying, False Life, Command, Blindness/Deafness, Phantasmal Force
5: (Two Spells) Speak with the Dead, Phantom Steed
7: (Two Spells) Death Ward, Greater Invisibility
9: (Two Spells) Antilife Shell, Cloudkill
3: Grace of Vecna:
[EDIT] 6: Undying Nature (Replaceable if the race chosen already has this Nature?)
In addition, you age at a slower rate. For every 10 years that pass, your body ages only 1 year, and you are immune to being magically aged.
10: Blood of Vecna:
14: Whispering Touch:
sonic lynx
Maybe swap 6 and 10? Then the replaceable Level 10 feature I could combine Form of Dread and Either Mortal Husk or Necrotic Husk?
Like this maybe?
10: Undying Nature or Dread Form + Mortal Husk:
[UN]
-Beginning at 10th level, you can hold your breath indefinitely, and you don't require food, water, or sleep, although you still require rest to reduce exhaustion and still benefit from finishing short and long rests.
In addition, you age at a slower rate. For every 10 years that pass, your body ages only 1 year, and you are immune to being magically aged.
[DF]
-You manifest an aspect of your patron’s dreadful power. As a bonus action, you transform for 1 minute. You gain the following benefits while transformed:
You gain temporary hit points equal to 1d10 + your warlock level.
Once during each of your turns, when you hit a creature with an attack, you can force it to make a Wisdom saving throw, and if the saving throw fails, the target is frightened of you until the end of your next turn.
You are immune to the frightened condition.
You can transform a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
The appearance of your Dread Form reflects some aspect of your patron. For example, your form could be a shroud of shadows or Red Mist forming the crown and robes of your Arch-Lich patron.
[MH]
In addition, when you are reduced to 0 hit points, you can cause your body to explode. Each creature within 30 feet of you takes necrotic damage equal to 2d10 + your warlock level. You then revive with 1 hit point in your previous space, along with your gear, and you gain 1 level of exhaustion. Once you revive this way, you can’t do so again until you finish 1d4 long rests.
signal island
It doesn't sound bad
I need some help in developing and optimising armor breaking abilities/skills, how should i do them
Like things that temporarily or permanently drops the player AC by some points
final smelt
homebrew creature Shatter Roc This link is an image of the creatures stats and features within the Foundry VTT program. You can hover over the link to see it before clicking.
I created a creature and wanted feedback for it. Looking for suggestions on clarifying the writing and balance suggestions/ideas.
I have not dm'd in a very long time and wanted to create a creature for my campaign. This creature is designed around 5.5e/2024 rules. It will be in a group of 5-6 similar creatures, the goal is to hover around safely until a player fails its save, on its next turn it will attempt the make the player fail the save again to have disadvantage but even if the player succeeds it will attempt a grapple. Once a player is grappled, it will fly up if able to safely, if not on its next turn it will use its Roc's Adrenaine feature to fly up and drop the player for damage. The Chat description is what players see if I choose to send attacks/features publicly. Image was used as I think its easier to prepare the message and read the content.
Thanks for anyone who gives it a look!
I have forgotten stuff v.v The save for Stone Song will be dc 12, and the creature has multiattack, One beak attack, one talon attack
signal island
I need some help in developing and optimising armor breaking abilities/skills, h...
.
frosty canopy
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Ok, clarification needed. Do you want to permanently break armor, or temporarily lower AC ?
signal island
Both would be good
frosty canopy
Ok, let's start with the easiest, temporarily lowering AC could be modeled as some sort of special attack property a-la Rend. Some sort of save, probably Con to resist the effects
signal island
Yep
frosty canopy
Could make it a mastery property of certain weapons
signal island
Ok ok and loweing the AC by 2 is good enough
frosty canopy
just be careful of the application, because it would be pretty powerful
with the bounded accuracy rules of 5e
signal island
Ok ok thanks
Now how about a spell which deals very little acid damage but starts to melt down armor the user is having
final smelt
Now how about a spell which deals very little acid damage but starts to melt dow...
A few things ive done to manipulate AC
Provided armor to players that would block the first crit, but then had its AC reduced by 1/2 until a short or long rest and they could repair it.
A creature with an aura that lowered ac within a 30 ft. range on a failed save. It stacked up to 3 and if you left the radius for a full turn it reset. If you succeeded a save after failing one, it wouldnt restore your AC but it wouldnt lower. This was a single creature encounter.
I had a creature with an attack that on a crit would reduce AC until rest where they can easily repair the damage.
Heres a simple way you could do a spell, add flavor text as ya want
2nd level evocation
30 ft. range.
instataeneous
You unleash a corrosive acid bolt at a target within range. ( You could do an attack roll, save, or both. If both it should be easier to trigger since theirs two points of failure/success. ) On a hit/fail, the target takes 1d6 acid damage (Damage is low but can trigger concentration checks, or anything else reliant on simply dealing damage.) that creatures AC is then reduced by 2 for 1 minute. Or maybe the AC is reduced by 1, next turn 2, next turn 3, then ends.
Theres many ways to go about it and things that effect the strength of the effect. More range is strong. Longer ranged spell should be weaker, while a touch based spell could be stronger. You could add a splash effect in a small radius. It could deal damage over time and/or reduce ac further over time. As axiom said it can scale very strongly, keep the bounded accuracy in mind as you make something.
signal island
Thanks, i have also one thing in mind, that spell is more effecient on heavy armor
final smelt
Ooh thats a nice little addition. Hope that helped and gave ya some ideas
hollow palm
Hello y'all I took some feedback from another person in this chat long ago about my Spirits Vessel custom class. I wanted to get some more feedback as it's still incomplete (as you can tell by the skills and table) don't mind the things at the bottom that talk about subclasses I do want to focus on the main class first :)
This is the document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fhcxhqCrKUv6nU8ZAI9hU6-TJ4HqFfyzKWJcleUfYqw/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0
final smelt
Hello y'all I took some feedback from another person in this chat long ago about...
How do you enter a spirit mode? Is it an action, or bonus action? Is it picked at the end of a rest? How do you swap modes and how frequently can you do so?
Consistent and concise wording goes a long way in homebrew, for Destruction the start of the feature says you gain the following features, because of that you dont need to say you gain access to or gain an additional for the other features. It can simply say
Proficiency with intimidation
Your speed increases by 5 ft.
The 'desolating power' feature needs clarification on what and how the damage applies. If someone had eldritch blast and makes multiple attack rolls, does each hit add damage? Is there a limit?
The features in this arent all in the order you would gain access to them by levels, it makes it really confusing to read and gro through
I think the first step you should take is first decide on a core mechanical niche for your class thats different from the other ones that exist. Why would someone wanto to play your class over another? Answer that question and start from there. You can find templates and guides online that can help you make the writing consistent with what already exist, and easy to understand for anyone reading.
signal island
Do you have any ideas for some little chalenges during downtime in a big city?
hollow palm
How do you enter a spirit mode? Is it an action, or bonus action? Is it picked a...
I did say within it (unless it didn’t say or forgot to put it in 😓) that it will require a bonus action to switch between modes during combat as for other things yeah, the wording needs to be narrowed down a lot 😅
final smelt
I did say within it (unless it didn’t say or forgot to put it in 😓) that it wil...
The first mention of any action isnt until page 5 in the document under primal rage, I didnt see that until just now. I apologise i did not go through every bit of the document
hollow palm
Damn I didn’t put it in, I’ll put that in as soon as I can under the “Spirit Modes”
hollow palm
The first mention of any action isnt until page 5 in the document under primal r...
Good catch, and don’t worry about it, just looking for feedback, ways to balance it, and just in general suggestions
hollow palm
The first mention of any action isnt until page 5 in the document under primal r...
Make as many suggestions as you want to the document and comment (all will be considered and will be extremely helpful!!)
signal island
Do you have any ideas for some little chalenges during downtime in a big city?
Since there will be something like a colloseum i'll try to do gladiator fight which the players can join
mighty cosmos
Yo, im looking for a neat character creation idea I saw years ago, maybe one of you legends knows it or something similar. I’m looking for a Class that’s all about playing as twins, like two characters with one stat sheet
final smelt
Yo, im looking for a neat character creation idea I saw years ago, maybe one of ...
Im not certain of the top of my head, just to be sure you arent thinking of Gestalt right? its a homebrew thing where its one sheet one character but with two classes. Other than that, i'll look around and see if I can find anything., any other infor on it?
mighty cosmos
Im not certain of the top of my head, just to be sure you arent thinking of Gest...
I dont got much more info on it, I just know that it was a class that gave you two characters to play, like twins
mighty cosmos
I dont got much more info on it, I just know that it was a class that gave you t...
And I don't think I'm thinking of gestalt, ive heard of it, but it's not it
light harness
Hey what could I fix on this subclass this is the info
Could somone look
I used ai to organize it all
upper otter
Does anyone have any cool Oaths they have made for a paladin 5e
oblique wigeon
Can someone remind me the formula for figuring out HP? I know the basic "[# of hit dice] × [1/2(hit die value) +.5] + X". I just can't find a solid explanation of how X is calculated.
peak inlet
Can someone remind me the formula for figuring out HP? I know the basic "[# of h...
CON • [# of hit dice]
oblique wigeon
CON • [# of hit dice]
That's not the format I'm used to seeing. Does that mean that X in my formula is just their Con score?
peak inlet
That's not the format I'm used to seeing. Does that mean that *X* in my formula ...
kinda, I think the hit dice being rounded up or down alternate
or maybe it changed in 2024, is this 2014 or 2024?
oblique wigeon
2024
peak inlet
2024 is just what I said, yes
if it’s an odd number of hit dice, you round down
CON times # of hit dice
150 (20d10 + 40) for CON = +2
20*(5.5+2)
oblique wigeon
CON times # of hit dice
Yeah. Just found it in the Monster Manual, CON mod × # of hit dice
So the final average HP formula is:
[# of hit dice × (1/2 hit die value + 0.5) + (# of hit dice × CON modifier)]
peak inlet
what would you consider the 1/2 hit die value of a d12?
oblique wigeon
6
sacred solar
Might I be able to get some feedback on this "Ten Shadows" class I made for a JJK inspired campaign I'm in? https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pNCnzHmi0EOyZVJK3P50N5Uaahb0RMjKFCVsfZF-Pig/edit?tab=t.0
oblique wigeon
then yeah
So, a monster with 5d8 hit dice and a CON modifier of +2 would have an average HP of...
[5×(4.5) + (5×2)]
=(22.5 + 10)
=32.5
=32
peak inlet
yes
north elbow
So the final average HP formula is:
[# of hit dice × (1/2 hit die value + 0.5) +...
you can factor it out:
HD# x [(hit die value + 1) / 2 + CON mod]
just easier maybe than multiplying by hit dice number twice
oblique wigeon
you can factor it out:
HD# x [(hit die value + 1) / 2 + CON mod]
Thanks 🙂
In this case, it wasn't actually getting the average HP for some NPCs, it was more reverse engineering the HP notation for the stat block based on the HP I wanted them to have 🙂
Thanks so much @peak inlet and @north elbow
tired ridge
I am trying to make a first proper dnd tank which would be a subclass for Barbarian adn I need your feedback (important note I have 2014 rules in mind while creating that subclass)
its still a wip and wording would be a littel clunky but you would get an idea
my main isnpiration is a Flagellant from Darkest Dungeon 2
so
Barbarian Patch of Martyr
at 3 level u get 3 features
1
you are immune to psychical pain
2
you gain proficency with intimidation and you can use your strenght modifire for intimitadion cheks instead of charisma
3
each time you your allied withing 30 ft of you is hit by an attack roll you can use your reaction to reduce damage taken by half, then u receive rest of the damage, you need to see both attacker and defender to sue that feature
6 level you got 2 features
1
you can use your reckless attack while making opportunity attacks, additionally each time you receive that half damage from previous feature you can make 1 melee weapon attack againts a creature that hit your ally with attack that you reduced, that attack counst as opportunity attack (I want to make that an interaction with polearm master feat)
2
once per rage u can use your action to create an aura for 1 minute, aura has 15 ft of range adn u can exclude any creature from receiving effects of that aura
if a creature starst its turn withing raneg of that aura it has hsi speed halfed, additionally it has to make a wisdom saving throw, if tehy failed they cannot taregt any creature with single target spell, attack or feature until they deal a damage to you that turn or until end of their turn, creatures with immunity to charm are immune to that effect (but not the slow)
10 level feauture
if u gain paralyzed, poisoned, stunned, frightened, possesed condition or your movenet speed is slowed u can end any of them at the end of your turn u can do it number of times equal your prof bonus if u do that u receive xd6 necrotic damage that you cannot reduc in any way where x is a half of your barbarian level (rounded down)
and I dont have level 14 feature yet
shy walrus
I am trying to make a first proper dnd tank which would be a subclass for Barbar...
This isn’t a tank, this is just a pure mitochondria subclass
He’s immune to psionic damage, reduces all damage by half, rage causes speed of targets to be halved, no one needs to do anything around this class. He can take out almost everything
tired ridge
This isn’t a tank, this is just a pure mitochondria subclass
He’s immune to psi...
he is not immune to psionic damage what do u mean
he is immune to pain which only has flavor/roleplay value
plucky vigil
pure mitochondria subclass 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🗣️🔥
shy walrus
What’s immune to psychical pain?
tired ridge
What’s immune to psychical pain?
for example u cannot torture him to receive information etc
tired ridge
pure mitochondria subclass 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🗣️🔥
u knwo taht teh same speed reduce has cleric with only one level 3 spell right?
tired ridge
u knwo taht teh same speed reduce has cleric with only one level 3 spell right?
(spirit guardians)
plucky vigil
u knwo taht teh same speed reduce has cleric with only one level 3 spell right?
pretty sure you replied to the wrong person ^^
tired ridge
pretty sure you replied to the wrong person ^^
propably
plucky vigil
im pretty new to dnd so i understand very little of this convo 😭
tired ridge
aslo barba is second weakest class in the game so I have some space to make him strong he isnt intednted to be on pair with other barba subclass
shy walrus
¯_(ツ)_/¯
tired ridge
if your only job is to me a tank u need to be damm good at it
at that barbarian would be never stronger than any full caster played well
and he doesnt have ANY offensive features
tired ridge
This isn’t a tank, this is just a pure mitochondria subclass
He’s immune to psi...
have u even seen what average full caster can do?
bright trout
I am trying to make a first proper dnd tank which would be a subclass for Barbar...
here's some changes you can do
3rd Level — Pain Without Fear
You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill. If you already have proficiency in it, you gain proficiency in another skill from the barbarian skill list.
Additionally, when you make a Charisma (Intimidation) check, you can use your Strength modifier in place of your Charisma modifier.
You also become immune to magical effects that would force you to recoil from pain, at the DM’s discretion. (IE Power Word Pain)
3rd Level — Martyr’s Protection
When a creature you can see within 30 feet of you is hit by an attack, you can use your reaction to intercept the blow.
The target gains resistance to the triggering attack’s damage, and you take damage equal to the amount prevented.
You must be able to see both the attacker and the target to use this feature.
6th Level — Vengeful Interception
When you take damage from your Martyr’s Protection feature, you can immediately make one melee weapon attack against the triggering creature if it is within your reach.
This attack uses your reaction as part of the same reaction used for Martyr’s Protection.
Additionally, you can use Reckless Attack when making opportunity attacks.
6th Level — Aura of Provocation
As an action while raging, you emit a hostile aura for 1 minute. The aura extends 15 feet from you and moves with you.
When you activate the aura, choose any number of creatures you can see to be unaffected by it.
A hostile creature that starts its turn within the aura has its speed halved until the start of its next turn.
In addition, the creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier) or it cannot willingly target creatures other than you with attacks, spells, or abilities until the start of its next turn.
A creature immune to the charmed condition is immune to this targeting restriction, but not the reduced speed.
Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest.
tired ridge
here's some changes you can do
3rd Level — Pain Without Fear
You gain proficie...
thank you very much there is only one think wrong
tired ridge
here's some changes you can do
3rd Level — Pain Without Fear
You gain proficie...
The target gains resistance to the triggering attack’s damage, and you take damage equal to the amount prevented.
It supposed to stack with resistances
both allys and yours
stuck raptor
I would just take the wording from Warding Bond
bright trout
we shall use Warding Bond wording then, where you take half damage
tired ridge
we shall use Warding Bond wording then, where you take half damage
nope bcs for example
stuck raptor
Warding Bond does the same thing
tired ridge
if your ally would take 40 piercing damage he would get 20 and u would got 10
stuck raptor
Grants the target Resistance to the damage, and you take that damage
tired ridge
if it woudl be 40 fire damage and your ally is a tiefling he owudl take 10 and you 20 thats intedted way
tired ridge
Grants the target Resistance to the damage, and you take that damage
but it would not stack with resistances
stuck raptor
Ok, what do you mean by stack with resistances
tired ridge
Ok, what do you mean by stack with resistances
yup
stuck raptor
im asking you to clarify
If someone has Resistance to all damage and Resistance to Fire damage, they still only take half a fireball's damage
not a quarter
tired ridge
If someone has Resistance to all damage and Resistance to Fire damage, they stil...
right
aslo thoughts about subclass? @stuck raptor @bright trout
stuck raptor
its ok
tired ridge
I feel like we really lack proper tabnk in dnd theb est tank rn is propbaly cleric with spiri guradians
barbarian doesnt work as a tank he is only damage sponge that can be simply ignored
he can stop 1 guy with reaction and thats all
stuck raptor
You do know that Ancestral Guardians is a thing, right?
clever scarab
Hello everyone im new to dnd and trying to learn to play and train and be able to learn to make stories
tired ridge
Hello everyone im new to dnd and trying to learn to play and train and be able ...
its not a right channel for that you should propably ask in dm discussion
its a place for homebrew subclass and items tec
stuck raptor
Hello everyone im new to dnd and trying to learn to play and train and be able ...
Id check out #dnd-newcomers
bright trout
aslo thoughts about subclass? <@847168982065610852> <@213535985261084672>
The subclass does a good job capturing the whole “suffering protector” fantasy inspired by the Flagellant. The core mechanic of taking damage for your allies is both thematic and seems fun, and it gives the Barbarian a clear role in combat beyond just hitting things. Most of the problems come from how overloaded and reaction-heavy the subclass is, especially once feats like Polearm Master or Sentinel get involved. Some mechanics, particularly the forced-targeting aura, also push against how 5e is normally balanced and can make encounters awkward for DMs to run. It also ends up feeling a little close to the Ancestral Guardian Barbarian at times. Overall though, the foundation is good it just needs cleaner wording, a bit less control, and more focus on the “power through suffering” aspect rather than locking enemies into attacking you.
tired ridge
You do know that Ancestral Guardians is a thing, right?
which one is that?
tired ridge
The subclass does a good job capturing the whole “suffering protector” fantasy i...
u know reaction hevay playstyle is propbaly bcs of my personal preferences I am a Wizard main and I love reaction based spalls and reacting to enemies actiosn are really fun to play for me'
bright trout
but do take a look at Ancestral Guardian it might be what you're looking for
tired ridge
The subclass does a good job capturing the whole “suffering protector” fantasy i...
but reme,ber role of being a tank is not allowing enemies to hit any of your friends
stuck raptor
Or reducing
tired ridge
I somehow didnt know about ancestral guardian existence still prefer my own version mostly bcs its betetr againts mobs
ancestral guardain doesnt giev you many option to counter many lesser enemies
bright trout
grapple them xd honestly it's the way to go
tired ridge
grapple them xd honestly it's the way to go
u can grab only 2 creatures
what if u fight 20 zombies or skeletons
any weak mobs in numbers
what do u think guys about level 10 feature?
bright trout
you shouldn't have to worry about the damage from mob monsters
ope i forgor about that
red nebula
you shouldn't have to worry about the damage from mob monsters
Says who
bright trout
minion variant rule
bright trout
what do u think guys about level 10 feature?
10th Level — Unyielding Flesh
At the end of each of your turns, you can end one of the following conditions affecting you:
frightened
paralyzed
poisoned
stunned
You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest.
When you do so, you take necrotic damage equal to half your barbarian level (rounded down) d6s. This damage cannot be reduced or prevented in any way.
tired ridge
I am aslo considering giving him something like strong auta heal at cost of level of exhoustion that u can only take of by long rest
to give you toying with dead flavor
bright trout
i think it's pretty solid, happens at the end of turn but I do think the damage might be a bit much, hopefully your DM isn't throwing those conditions at you left and right so perhaps maybe Con Save? On fail you still take off the condition but you take a level of exhasution on success no exhasution
tired ridge
(I am aslo player with house that gives u level of exhoustion each time you are going back from 0 hp)
tired ridge
i think it's pretty solid, happens at the end of turn but I do think the damage ...
level of exhoustion is far worse than damage
unique stag
(I am aslo player with house that gives u level of exhoustion each time you are ...
That's brutal but I get it. Certain campaigns could definitely use it depending on the setting but I'll be damned if that isn't an exponential downside. Haha.
tired ridge
That's brutal but I get it. Certain campaigns could definitely use it depending ...
aslo all ressurection spelsl except revifiy are banned in my games
unique stag
Really going for the kill, huh? Haha no problems with that. Everybody runs their game differently!
tired ridge
i forgot to wriet word ressuretion
tired ridge
Really going for the kill, huh? Haha no problems with that. Everybody runs their...
I killed one pc in my currentt carrier as a dm btw
sonic lynx
Hi hi! Would anyone be willing to help me out? I'm trying to build a 2024 Subcla...
Okay, so i finished the spells and what not.. whatcha think?
stuck raptor
I was about to say, banning all spells except revivify would have been a choice
tired ridge
I was about to say, banning all spells except revivify would have been a choice
all ressurection spells sorry
bright trout
Okay, so i finished the spells and what not.. whatcha think?
let me look at this 👀
tired ridge
I simply hate idea of ressurection/life after death in media so revivify is flavored as a like near dying last chance heal and other ressurection spells are banned
unique stag
I've killed a couple PC's before but always gave the option for some kind of journey to retrieve them. Sometimes the players feel like their story is closed off enough to allow them to start a new one but there's definitely times where somebody wants to get revived. All up to the party preferences, yo.
tired ridge
I've killed a couple PC's before but always gave the option for some kind of jou...
my players are fin with it, all of them are ready to die in any moment and have ideas for backup characters that tehy are excited to try I aslo encourage players to min maxing
sonic lynx
let me look at this 👀
Lemme know, i tried blending the old undead and undying archetypes with a homebrew someone made
bright trout
Lemme know, i tried blending the old undead and undying archetypes with a homebr...
ahh you see I was feeling that reaidng it ok ok
faint sonnet
I simply hate idea of ressurection/life after death in media so revivify is flav...
Something earlier editions did was that you could be resurrected a number of times related to CON, though they did make dying drop your CON.
tired ridge
Hi hi! Would anyone be willing to help me out? I'm trying to build a 2024 Subcla...
to be honest
its boring in my opinion
that subclass gives u only some defensive capabilites and doesnt give u anything that u can activly use
it deosnt give any new toys to play only boost your stats
unique stag
its boring in my opinion
Boring is definitely not a way to speak about somebody's creation but alright. Lol.
tired ridge
Boring is definitely not a way to speak about somebody's creation but alright. L...
its really passive then
bright trout
Lemme know, i tried blending the old undead and undying archetypes with a homebr...
I'd say for the 3rd level feature take out maybe
tired ridge
its lacks something that u can make with your actions/bonus actions/reactions
sonic lynx
it deosnt give any new toys to play only boost your stats
I'm looking to add a few new Invocations as well but that is the base sublass for prerequisites.
tired ridge
I'm looking to add a few new Invocations as well but that is the base sublass fo...
question is
would they give u new toys to play or simply boost your stats
sonic lynx
would they give u new toys to play or simply boost your stats
This is the one the previous homebrew had for Pact of the Blade:
Gauntlet of Vecna:
Prerequisite: Pact of the Blade
-When you create your pact weapon as a gauntlet, it manifests as a gnarled mummified hand, similar to the Hand of Vecna. The weapon has the reach property, and when you hit a creature with it, you can expend a warlock spell slot to deal an additional 2d8 necrotic damage to the target per spell level.
tired ridge
aslo flavor features liek not aging are cool, but doesnt give u anything gampelay wise in my opinion features liek that should be paired with something that works in gampely so u got not aging AND something to sue in game at the same level
bright trout
Lemme know, i tried blending the old undead and undying archetypes with a homebr...
for the expanded spell list i'd say
Shift away from generic undead spells and lean a bit more into:
sonic lynx
I was thinking of trying to make a Pact of the Tome based off the Book of Vile Darkness, and maybe something with Pact of the Chain
tired ridge
This is the one the previous homebrew had for Pact of the Blade:
Gauntlet of Ve...
another boost but this time to damage
aslo we arleady have invocations that works liek that eldrich smite
sonic lynx
for the expanded spell list i'd say
Shift away from generic undead spells and l...
hmmm
I'll definitely take all that into consideration
Thank you!
bright trout
I do love me some Mind Spike and Physic Lance
sonic lynx
another boost but this time to damage
What would you change or add?
mortal juniper
Hey if anyone knows Kamen Rider, is there any good homebrew to play as one in dnd? If not could someone help me make one
tired ridge
for example fathomless gives u cool tectacle that u can use in combat fiend gives u highway to hell type ability u need to give something interesting and unique to your creation
sonic lynx
Well yeah, but I'm also trying to keep it within the realms of 2024 ruleset as well as keep it relatively balanced
tired ridge
What would you change or add?
new actions.reactions or bonsu actions that u can make not simply boost your current ones
sonic lynx
mkay
tired ridge
aslo is that intented that your subclass works only for melee builds?
sonic lynx
It looks like the original one was based on Pact of the Blade
Ooooo.... what if it can altar the damage of Eldritch Blast to Necrotic?
tired ridge
Ooooo.... what if it can altar the damage of Eldritch Blast to Necrotic?
ehhh force damage is one of teh best in the game, necrotic one of the worse u would rarely want to switch force to necrotic damage
sonic lynx
ehhh force damage is one of teh best in the game, necrotic one of the worse u wo...
Well I mean, keeping the part where you ignore resistances
tired ridge
Well I mean, keeping the part where you ignore resistances
my point still stands
sonic lynx
Then i think it would be on par
tired ridge
it wouldnt be
many creatures has immunity to necrotic damage and even if they dont why witch for necrotic if 99% of creatures arent resistant or immune to force
bright trout
not everything is about optomizing and powergaming
tired ridge
thematics o3o
but encourage player to use that feature aslo gameplay wise what about something like u can chaneg your damage type of eldrich blast to necrotic AND give subclass some benefit for dealing necrotic damage
now it woudl work both thematicly and flavor wise
tired ridge
I like my undead army
do u want a make a subclass round creating undead army?
sonic lynx
Like, I'm playing a Reborn Warlock who lost their memories due to the resurrection who made a pact and worshipped Vecna in a Tomb of Annihilation Campaign o3o
bright trout
thematics o3o
speaking of which
6th Level — Forbidden Revelation
This should something like the subclass engine feature.
Something like:
when a creature fails a save against your warlock spell, you learn one resistance, immunity, vulnerability, or highest saving throw.
Or:
once per turn, deal extra psychic/necrotic damage after forcing a save.
Or even:
temporarily steal senses from creatures.
(imagine stealing sight from a beholder lol eye balls mean nothing now)
sonic lynx
ooooo
bright trout
the 10th ability is good as is, just some working change up
tired ridge
speaking of which
6th Level — Forbidden Revelation
This should something like t...
i really like that ideas
what is Vecna flavor he is a guy of forbidden knowledge or something?
bright trout
14th Level — Hand of Vecna
A Vecna capstone should feel horrifying and forbidden.
Something like:
touch a creature and temporarily erase its ability to speak, see, or cast spells.
Or:
rip memories from them.
Or:
curse them so they cannot hide from you.
Example:
On a failed save, the creature cannot speak or cast spells with verbal components for 1 minute.
sonic lynx
Human turned Arch-Lich turned God
bright trout
14th Level — Hand of Vecna
A Vecna capstone should feel horrifying and forbidde...
or have them choose one of the three!! idk lol that might be too much
tired ridge
Make it a roll o3o
I woudl give a player an option
bright trout
i dont know I like the dice roll, gambling time
mortal juniper
Guess no is going to help lol.
tired ridge
aslo I woudl give immunity for that feautre creaters that cannot be charmed
tired ridge
i dont know I like the dice roll, gambling time
problem is hiding thing for exampel is really niche
memory wipe needs clarifications and restrictions for sure rn is too dm dependent which I dont like
swapping damage for nectotic is cool if u have some synergeis with dealing necrotic damage
sonic lynx
i dont know I like the dice roll, gambling time
I'll work on it a bit and get back to you! Thank you so much for the ideas!
I'll see if i can come up with another one too that is more necromancer esque
Summoning and playing with life energy nyehehehe
tired ridge
Summoning and playing with life energy nyehehehe
u can aslo check nercomancer wizard for inspirations
sonic lynx
Truueee... I was thinking more like maybe a Sorcerer? Like undead bloodline ish?
OOOOO a necrotic Paladin sounds fun
tired ridge
Truueee... I was thinking more like maybe a Sorcerer? Like undead bloodline ish?
warlock is propably way to go
tired ridge
OOOOO a necrotic Paladin sounds fun
it could be
depend of the mechaincis that u want
sonic lynx
Gahh y'all are giving me too many ideas
tired ridge
paladin doesnt work as a schoalr of forbidden knowledge but ist perfect asa general of undead army
sonic lynx
Scholar of Forbidden Knowledge would be Wiz, i think
tired ridge
Scholar of Forbidden Knowledge would be Wiz, i think
I am huge believer that warlocks should be int based class so
sonic lynx
Cult of Vecna Lore for any who care:
Lay members of the cult consist of the Teeth, Fingers, Blood, and Spawn of Vecna. The Teeth of Vecna are made up of wizards, and specialize in arcane spellcasting and crafting magical items for the cult. The Fingers of Vecna consist mainly of thieves, who engage in various forms of subterfuge. The Blood of Vecna are mainly warriors charged with protection and enforcement of the cult and its goals. The Spawn of Vecna are the lowest in the cult hierarchy, and consist of the common people who honor the Lich Lord.
Oki i disapear now, thanks again! Y'all have a wonderful day/night!
karmic pagoda
First time making something in Homebrewery! I made what is fundamentally an Anti-Druid subclass, the Circle of Pollution, which destroys the environment instead of protecting it. Would love feedback on the subclass features
