Alpha 1.1
Battlers carve their legends with steel and sorcery in the blood-soaked sands of the fighting pits. These combatants are fighters and performers, their every move a blend of deadly precision and theatrical flair. Trained in the crucible of the arena, they thrive on the cheers and gasps of the crowd, turning every bout into a spectacle of survival and skill.
1st - Action - Attack - Melee
The Battler delivers a probing strike to an enemy in order to gain a better understanding of their defenses.
Make a melee attack against a foe. If you miss, your next basic melee attack against that foe before the end of your next turn is made with advantage.
1st - Two Actions - Influence - Self
The presence of the Battler demands attention, exuding an aura of confidence and strength.
For the duration of this power, allies adjacent to you have advantage when making melee attacks. You can sustain this power in subsequent rounds for 1 action.
2nd - Two Actions - Glean - Melee
The Battler executes a complex combat maneuver, a captivating display of swords and movement that impresses spectators and discourages adversaries.
Make an attack with advantage against a foe within range. If you hit, increase the escalation by 1 before resolving damage.
2nd - Passive - Influence - Self
Through recounting past victories and heroic deeds, the Battler inspires pride and unity among allies and listeners.
Whenever you make an Influence check to persuade another humanoid in good faith, you do so with advantage.
3rd - Action - Influence - 6 spaces
Letting out a fearsome roar, the Battler sends a wave of intimidation through their enemies, shaking their resolve.
Choose a foe within 6 spaces of you. They must succeed on a Glean check contested by your Influence die, or they will have disadvantage on their next attack roll.
3rd - 10 Minutes - Influence - Self
The Battler conducts intense training sessions, shoring up combat techniques and strategic insights to their comrades.
You can select a number of allies up to half of your Influence die. Spend 10 minutes to temporarily boost their Attack die by 1 size. These 10 minutes can be a part of a Breather or a Rest. This temporary increase remains in effect until this Power is used again or the target Rests.
4th - Reaction - Endure - Self
No force can move the Battler from the place they choose to hold, no matter how strong.
When you are forced to move against your will, you can use this reaction to prevent the movement.
4th - Reaction - Influence - Varies
The Battler steps forward with decisive leadership, organizing efforts, and inspiring confidence.
Whenever the escalation reaches 4, you can grant an immediate action to an ally within a number of spaces equal to the maximum value of your Influence die as a reaction.
5th - Action - Attack - Melee
The Battler unleashes a devastating blow capable of turning the tide of battle.
Make a melee attack that cannot be made at advantage. If you hit, raise the escalation by 1 before resolving damage.
5th - Action - Glean - 6 spaces
The Battler's sharp observation skills enable them to identify and capitalize on their opponents' weaknesses.
Choose a target within range. They must succeed on an Influence check against your Manifest die or have disadvantage on the Endure check to avoid damage from your next melee attack.