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-'''Feats''' are properties a creature can choose to gain when leveling up.  Usually, certain levels will offer a choice between two points of [[Ability Score]] improvement, and choosing a Feat instead, though some Feats also bring a single point of Ability Score improvements with them.
+'''Feats''' are powerful passive or active features a character can select at certain levels during the level up process.
-{| class=wikitable
+== Feat Selection Levels ==
-|-
+At levels 4, 8, 12, 16, and 20, characters must choose to take either a Feat or two points of [[Ability Score]] Improvement. Some Feats also include a single point of Ability Score Improvement.
-| '''Athlete''' ||
-Increase [[Strength]] or [[Dexterity]] by 1, to a maximum of 20.
+[[Fighter]]s uniquely receive more Feats/Ability Score Improvements than other classes, at levels 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, and 20.
-When you are [[Prone]], standing up uses less movement.
+== Available Feats ==
-|-
+=== {{Icon|Passive Feature Generic Icon.png}} Ability Improvement ===
-| '''Defensive Duelist''' ||
+''Note: While technically not a Feat, Ability Improvement is offered within the Feat Selection menu.''
+* Increase one [[Ability Score]] by 2, or two [[Ability Score]]s by 1.
+* You can't increase an Ability Score above 20 using this feature.
-When attacked with a melee attack, use your reaction to increase your [[Armour Class]] by 2, potentially causing the attack to miss.
+=== {{Icon|Athlete Icon.png}} Athlete ===
+* Increase [[Strength]] or [[Dexterity]] by 1, to a maximum of 20.
+* When you are [[Prone]], standing up uses less movement.
-Prerequisite: you must be wielding a [[Finesse|Finesse Weapon]] with which you are Proficient.
+=== {{Icon|Defensive Duellist Icon.png}} Defensive Duellist ===
+* When attacked with a melee attack, use your [[Reaction]] to increase your {{ArmourClass}} by 2, potentially causing the attack to miss.
+* Prerequisite: you must be wielding a [[Finesse|Finesse Weapon]] with which you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]].
-|-
+=== {{Icon|Dual Wielder Icon.png}} Dual Wielder ===
-| '''Dual Wielder''' ||
+* Gain a +1 bonus to {{ArmourClass}} while wielding a melee weapon in each hand.
+* You can use two-weapon fighting even if your weapons aren't [[light (weapon property)|Light]].
-Gain a +1 bonus to [[Armour Class]] while wielding a melee weapon in each hand.
+=== {{Icon|Great Weapon Master Icon.png}} Great Weapon Master ===
+* When an attack with a Melee Weapon lands a [[Critical Hit]] or kills a creature, you can make another Melee Weapon Attack as a [[Bonus Action]] that turn.
+* When attacking with [[Heavy (weapon property)|Heavy]] Melee Weapons you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] with, [[Attack Roll]]s take a -5 penalty, but their damage increases by 10.
+** ''(This is a Toggleable Passive Effect; see [[Great Weapon Master: All In]] for more information.)''
-You can use two-weapon fighting even if your weapons aren't [[light (weapon property)|light]].
+=== {{Icon|Heavily Armoured Icon.png}} Heavily Armoured ===
+''(Requires [[Armour#Medium Armour|Medium Armour]] [[Proficiency]])''
+* Increase your [[Strength]] by 1, to a maximum of 20.
+* Gain [[Proficiency]] with {{HeavyArmour}}.
-|-
+=== {{Icon|Moderately Armoured Icon.png}} Moderately Armoured ===
-| '''Great Weapon Master''' ||
+''(Requires [[Armour#Light Armour|Light Armour]] [[Proficiency]])''
+* Increase your [[Strength]] or [[Dexterity]] by 1, to a maximum of 20.
+* Gain [[Proficiency]] with {{MediumArmour}} and {{Shields}}.
-When an attack with a Melee Weapon scores a Critical Hit or kills a creature, you can make another Melee Weapon Attack as a [[Bonus Action]] that turn.
+=== {{Icon|Lightly Armoured Icon.png}} Lightly Armoured ===
+* Increase your [[Strength]] or [[Dexterity]] by 1, to a maximum of 20.
+* Gain [[Proficiency]] with {{LightArmour}}.
-When attacking with [[Heavy (weapon property)|Heavy]] Melee Weapons you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] with, attack rolls take a -5 penalty, but their damage increases by 10. ''(Toggleable Passive Effect; see [[Great Weapon Master: All In]].)''
+=== {{Icon|Magic Initiate Bard Icon.png}} Magic Initiate: Bard ===
-|-
+* Learn 2 Cantrips and a 1st-level [[Spell]] from the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Warlock spell list]].
-| '''Heavily Armoured''' <br/> (Requires Medium Armour Proficiency) ||
+* You can cast the 1st-level Spell once per [[Long Rest]]. Your Spellcasting Modifier for all three spells is [[Charisma]].
-Increase your [[Strength]] by 1, to a maximum of 20.
+=== {{Icon|Magic Initiate Cleric Icon.png}} Magic Initiate: Cleric ===
+* Learn 2 Cantrips and a 1st-level [[Spell]] from the [[Cleric#Cleric Spell List|Cleric spell list]].
+* You can cast the 1st-level Spell once per [[Long Rest]]. Your Spellcasting Modifier for all three spells is [[Wisdom]].
-Gain [[Armour#Armour Proficiency|Armour Proficiency]] with [[Armour#Heavy Armour|Heavy Armour]].
+=== {{Icon|Magic Initiate Druid Icon.png}} Magic Initiate: Druid ===
+* Learn 2 Cantrips and a 1st-level [[Spell]] from the [[Druid#Druid Spell List|Druid spell list]].
+* You can cast the 1st-level Spell once per [[Long Rest]]. Your Spellcasting Modifier for all three spells is [[Wisdom]].
-|-
+=== {{Icon|Magic Initiate Sorcerer Icon.png}} Magic Initiate: Sorcerer ===
-| '''Moderately Armoured''' <br/> (Requires Light Armour Proficiency) ||
+* Learn 2 Cantrips and a 1st-level [[Spell]] from the [[Sorcerer#Sorcerer Spell List|Sorcerer spell list]].
+* You can cast the 1st-level Spell once per [[Long Rest]]. Your Spellcasting Modifier for all three spells is [[Charisma]].
-Increase your [[Strength]] or [[Dexterity]] by 1, to a maximum of 20.
+=== {{Icon|Magic Initiate Warlock Icon.png}} Magic Initiate: Warlock ===
+* Learn 2 Cantrips and a 1st-level [[Spell]] from the [[Warlock#Warlock Spell List|Warlock spell list]].
+* You can cast the 1st-level Spell once per [[Long Rest]]. Your Spellcasting Modifier for all three spells is [[Charisma]].
-You have [[Armour#Armour Proficiency|Armour Proficiency]] with [[Armour#Medium Armour|Medium Armour]] and [[Shield]]s.
+=== {{Icon|Magic Initiate Wizard Icon.png}} Magic Initiate: Wizard ===
+* Learn 2 Cantrips and a 1st-level [[Spell]] from the [[Warlock#Warlock Spell List|Wizard spell list]].
+* You can cast the 1st-level Spell once per [[Long Rest]]. Your Spellcasting Modifier for all three spells is [[Intelligence]].
-|-
+=== {{Icon|Martial Adept Icon.png}} Martial Adept ===
-| '''Lightly Armoured''' ||
+* Learn two manoeuvres from the [[Battle Master]] archetype and receive 1 (additional) Superiority Die to fuel them.
+* You regain expended Superiority Dice after a [[Short Rest|Short]] or [[Long Rest]].
-Increase your [[Strength]] or [[Dexterity]] by 1, to a maximum of 20.
+=== {{Icon|Mobile Feat Icon.png}} Mobile ===
+* Your [[Movement Speed]] increases by 3m / 10ft.
+* When you use the [[Dash]] action, difficult terrain doesn't slow you down.
+* If you move after making a melee attack, you don't provoke an [[Opportunity Attack]] from that target.
-Gain [[Armour#Armour Proficiency|Armour Proficiency]] with [[Armour#Light Armour|Light Armour]].
+=== {{Icon|Passive Feature Generic Icon.png}} Performer ===
+* Increase your [[Charisma]] by 1, to a maximum of 20.
+* Gain [[Musical Instrument]] [[Proficiency]].
-|-
+=== {{Icon|Shield Master Icon.png}} Shield Master ===
-| '''Magic Initiate: Cleric''' ||
+* Gain a +2 bonus to Dexterity [[Saving Throws]] when wielding a [[Shield]].
+* If a spell forces you to make a Dexterity Saving Throw, you can use your [[Reaction]] to shield yourself and diminish the effect's damage.
+** On a failed save, you only take half damage.
+** On a successful save, you don't take any damage, even if you normally would.
-Learn 2 Cantrips and a 1st-level Spell from the [[Cleric#Cleric Spell List|Cleric spell list]].
+=== {{Icon|Passive Feature Generic Icon.png}} Skilled ===
+* You gain [[Proficiency]] in 3 [[Skills]] of your choice.
-You can cast the 1st-level Spell once per Long Rest. Your Spellcasting Modifier for all three spells is [[Wisdom]].
+=== {{Icon|Tough Icon.png}} Tough ===
+* [[Hit Points|Hit Point]] maximum increased by 2 for each level.
-|-
+=== {{Icon|Passive Feature Generic Icon.png}} Weapon Master ===
-| '''Magic Initiate: Druid''' ||
+* Increase your [[Strength]] or [[Dexterity]] by 1, to a maximum of 20.
+* Gain [[Proficiency]] with four [[Weapon]] types of your choice.
-Learn 2 Cantrips and a 1st-level Spell from the [[Druid#Druid Spell List|Druid spell list]].
-You can cast the 1st-level Spell once per Long Rest. Your Spellcasting Modifier for all three spells is [[Wisdom]].
-|-
-| '''Magic Initiate: Sorcerer''' ||
-Learn 2 Cantrips and a 1st-level Spell from the [[Sorcerer#Sorcerer Spell List|Sorcerer spell list]].
-You can cast the 1st-level Spell once per Long Rest. Your Spellcasting Modifier for all three spells is [[Charisma]].
-|-
-| '''Magic Initiate: Warlock''' ||
-Learn 2 Cantrips and a 1st-level Spell from the [[Warlock#Warlock Spell List|Warlock spell list]].
-You can cast the 1st-level Spell once per Long Rest. Your Spellcasting Modifier for all three spells is [[Charisma]].
-|-
-| '''Magic Initiate: Wizard''' ||
-Learn 2 Cantrips and a 1st-level Spell from the [[Warlock#Warlock Spell List|Wizard spell list]].
-You can cast the 1st-level Spell once per Long Rest. Your Spellcasting Modifier for all three spells is [[Intelligence]].
-|-
-| '''Martial Adept''' ||
-Learn two maneuvers from the [[Battle Master]] archetype and receive 1 (additional) Superiority Die to fuel them.
-You regain expended Superiority Dice after a Short or Long Rest.
-|-
-| '''Mobile''' ||
-Your Movement Speed increases by 3m / 10ft.
-When you use the Dash action, difficult terrain doesn't slow you down.
-Moreover, if you move after making a melee attack, you don't provoke an [[Opportunity Attack]] from your target.
-|-
-| '''Shield Master''' ||
-Gain a +2 bonus to Dexterity [[Saving Throws]] when wielding a [[Shield|shield]].
-|-
-| '''Skilled''' ||
-You gain [[Proficiency]] in 3 [[Character Creation#Skills|Skills]] of your choice.
-|-
-| '''Tough''' ||
-Hit point maximum increased by 2 for each level.
-|-
-| '''Weapon Master''' ||
-Increase your [[Strength]] or [[Dexterity]] by 1, to a maximum of 20.
-Gain [[Proficiency]] with four [[Weapon]] types of your choice.
-|}
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