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'''Battle Master''' is one of the [[Fighter#Level 3|Subclasses]] of [[Fighter]]. They focus on using active skills on a limited resource to hinder and disable opponents as well as sometimes supporting allies.
'''Battle Master''' is one of the [[Fighter#Level 3|Subclasses]] of [[Fighter]]. They focus on using active skills on a limited resource to hinder and disable opponents as well as sometimes supporting allies.
[[Category:Subclasses]]
[[Category:Subclasses]]
==Subclass Features==
==Subclass Features==
[[File:Default Fighter Armor Alt.png|230px|right|Fighter's default armour]]{{SubclassNote|Fighter}}
[[File:Default Fighter Armor Alt.png|230px|right|Fighter's default armour]]{{SubclassNote|Fighter}}
===Level 3 === <!--"Manoeuvre" is correct! Remember, BG3 does not use American English spelling.-->


* '''{{R|supdie|forceplural=yes}}: 4''' Your Superiority Dice are {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}}d8s. You have 4. They fuel your Battle Master manoeuvres and are expended upon use. You regain expended Superiority Dice after a [[Short Rest|Short]] or [[Long Rest]].
{{H3|Level 3}} <!--"Manoeuvre" is correct! Remember, BG3 does not use American English spelling.-->


==== [[Manoeuvres]] ====
; {{R|supdie|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 4
* '''Manoeuvre save DC''' = 8 + Proficiency Modifier + your Strength or Dexterity modifier, whichever is higher.
: Your Superiority Dice are {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}}d8s. You have 4. They fuel your Battle Master manoeuvres and are expended upon use. You regain expended Superiority Dice after a [[Short Rest|Short]] or [[Long Rest]].


Choose 3 manoeuvres to learn:
; [[Manoeuvres]]
* '''{{SAI|Commander's Strike}}:''' Expend one attack from your attack action and a bonus action to direct an ally to strike a foe. The ally uses their [[Reaction|reaction]] to make a weapon attack on their turn.
: Manoeuvre save DC = {{InfoBlob|8 + Proficiency Modifier + your Strength or Dexterity modifier}}, whichever is higher.
* '''{{SAI|Disarming Attack (Melee)|Disarming Attack}}:''' Spend a superiority die to make an attack that deals an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} and possibly forces the target to drop the weapons they are holding.  
:; Choose 3 manoeuvres to learn:
* '''{{SAI|Distracting Strike (Melee)|Distracting Strike}}:''' {{Cond|Distracted|Distract}} your target, giving your allies [[Advantage]] on their next [[Attack Roll]] against the target.
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* '''{{SAI|Evasive Footwork}}:''' You can evade attacks by imposing [[Disadvantage]] on melee attacks against you for a round.
::; {{SAI|Commander's Strike}} : Expend one attack from your attack action and a bonus action to direct an ally to strike a foe. The ally uses their [[Reaction|reaction]] to make a weapon attack on their turn.
* '''{{SAI|Feinting Attack}}:''' Use both your action and bonus action on a turn to attack a target with [[Advantage]] and deal an addition {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} damage.
::; {{SAI|Disarming Attack (Melee)|Disarming Attack}} : Spend a superiority die to make an attack that deals an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} and possibly forces the target to drop the weapons they are holding.  
* '''{{SAI|Goading Attack (Melee)|Goading Attack}}:''' Deal an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} and attempt to goad the target attacking you. Target receives [[Disadvantage]] on attacking any other creature.
::; {{SAI|Distracting Strike (Melee)|Distracting Strike}} : {{Cond|Distracted|Distract}} your target, giving your allies [[Advantage]] on their next [[Attack Roll]] against the target.
* '''{{SAI|Manoeuvring Attack (Melee)|Manoeuvring Attack}}:''' Spend a superiority die to make an attack that deals an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}}. On a hit, select which friendly creature will gain half its movement speed. It will not provoke attacks of opportunity.
::; {{SAI|Evasive Footwork}} : You can evade attacks by imposing [[Disadvantage]] on melee attacks against you for a round.
* '''{{SAI|Menacing Attack (Melee)|Menacing Attack}}:''' Spend a superiority die to make an attack that deals an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} damage and possibly {{Cond|Frightened|Frightens}} the target.
::; {{SAI|Feinting Attack}} : Use both your action and bonus action on a turn to attack a target with [[Advantage]] and deal an addition {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} damage.
* '''{{SAI|Precision Attack}}:''' Spend a [[#Level3|Superiority Die]] and add its result to an [[Attack Roll]].
::; {{SAI|Goading Attack (Melee)|Goading Attack}} : Deal an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} and attempt to goad the target attacking you. Target receives [[Disadvantage]] on attacking any other creature.
* '''{{SAI|Pushing Attack (Melee)|Pushing Attack}}:''' Spend a superiority die to make an attack that deals an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} damage and possibly pushes the target back 4.5m.
::; {{SAI|Manoeuvring Attack (Melee)|Manoeuvring Attack}} : Spend a superiority die to make an attack that deals an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}}. On a hit, select which friendly creature will gain half its movement speed. It will not provoke attacks of opportunity.
* '''{{SAI|Rally}}:''' Expend a superiority die to grant an ally {{Temp hp|8}}, bolstering their resolve.
::; {{SAI|Menacing Attack (Melee)|Menacing Attack}} : Spend a superiority die to make an attack that deals an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} damage and possibly {{Cond|Frightened|Frightens}} the target.
* '''{{SAI|Riposte}}:''' When a hostile creature misses you with a melee attack, expend a superiority die to retaliate with a powerful attack that deals an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} damage.
::; {{SAI|Precision Attack}} : Spend a [[#Level3|Superiority Die]] and add its result to an [[Attack Roll]].
* '''{{SAI|Sweeping Attack}}:''' Swing your weapon in a rapid, sweeping arc to attack multiple enemies at once. Roll you superiority die for damage.
::; {{SAI|Pushing Attack (Melee)|Pushing Attack}} : Spend a superiority die to make an attack that deals an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} damage and possibly pushes the target back 4.5m.
* '''{{SAI|Trip Attack (Melee)|Trip Attack}}:''' Spend a superiority die to make an attack that deals an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} damage and possibly knocks the target {{Cond|Prone}}. The target must be Large or smaller.
::; {{SAI|Rally}} : Expend a superiority die to grant an ally {{Temp hp|8}}, bolstering their resolve.
::; {{SAI|Riposte}} : When a hostile creature misses you with a melee attack, expend a superiority die to retaliate with a powerful attack that deals an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} damage.
::; {{SAI|Sweeping Attack}} : Swing your weapon in a rapid, sweeping arc to attack multiple enemies at once. Roll you superiority die for damage.
::; {{SAI|Trip Attack (Melee)|Trip Attack}} : Spend a superiority die to make an attack that deals an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} damage and possibly knocks the target {{Cond|Prone}}. The target must be Large or smaller.
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=== Level 7 ===
{{H3|Level 7}}
 
; {{R|supdie|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 5
: You gain +1 Superiority Die
 
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* '''{{R|supdie|forceplural=yes}}: 5''' ''(You gain +1 Superiority Die)''
* Choose 2 additional [[Manoeuvres]].
* Choose 2 additional [[Manoeuvres]].


=== Level 10 ===
{{H3|Level 10}}
 
; {{SAI|Improved Combat Superiority|w=40}}
: The size of your '''{{R|supdie|forceplural=yes}}''' increase to {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}}1d10.
 
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* '''{{SAI|Improved Combat Superiority|w=30}}:''' The size of your '''{{R|supdie|forceplural=yes}}''' increase to {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}}1d10.
* Choose 2 additional [[Manoeuvres]].
* Choose 2 additional [[Manoeuvres]].


Revision as of 08:58, 20 December 2023

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Battle Masters are paragons of tactical superiority, combining combat manoeuvres and experience in the field to dominate every fight.
Class Fighter Battle Master Badge Icon.png
Class Fighter Battle Master Badge Icon.png
Battle Masters are paragons of tactical superiority, combining combat manoeuvres and experience in the field to dominate every fight.

Battle Master is one of the Subclasses of Fighter. They focus on using active skills on a limited resource to hinder and disable opponents as well as sometimes supporting allies.

Subclass Features

Fighter's default armour
This subclass obtains all the features from its base class, Fighter, in addition to its unique features outlined below.

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Superiority Dice: 4
Your Superiority Dice are D8 Physical.pngd8s. You have 4. They fuel your Battle Master manoeuvres and are expended upon use. You regain expended Superiority Dice after a Short or Long Rest.
Manoeuvres
Manoeuvre save DC = 8 + Proficiency Modifier + your Strength or Dexterity modifier, whichever is higher.
Choose 3 manoeuvres to learn
Commander's Strike Commander's Strike
Expend one attack from your attack action and a bonus action to direct an ally to strike a foe. The ally uses their reaction to make a weapon attack on their turn.
Disarming Attack Disarming Attack
Spend a superiority die to make an attack that deals an additional 1d8Damage TypesPhysical and possibly forces the target to drop the weapons they are holding.
Distracting Strike Distracting Strike
Distracted Distract your target, giving your allies Advantage on their next Attack Roll against the target.
Evasive Footwork Evasive Footwork
You can evade attacks by imposing Disadvantage on melee attacks against you for a round.
Feinting Attack Feinting Attack
Use both your action and bonus action on a turn to attack a target with Advantage and deal an addition 1d8Damage TypesPhysical damage.
Goading Attack Goading Attack
Deal an additional 1d8Damage TypesPhysical and attempt to goad the target attacking you. Target receives Disadvantage on attacking any other creature.
Manoeuvring Attack Manoeuvring Attack
Spend a superiority die to make an attack that deals an additional 1d8Damage TypesPhysical. On a hit, select which friendly creature will gain half its movement speed. It will not provoke attacks of opportunity.
Menacing Attack Menacing Attack
Spend a superiority die to make an attack that deals an additional 1d8Damage TypesPhysical damage and possibly Frightened Frightens the target.
Precision Attack Precision Attack
Spend a Superiority Die and add its result to an Attack Roll.
Pushing Attack Pushing Attack
Spend a superiority die to make an attack that deals an additional 1d8Damage TypesPhysical damage and possibly pushes the target back 4.5m.
Rally Rally
Expend a superiority die to grant an ally HP Icon.png 8 temporary hit points, bolstering their resolve.
Riposte Riposte
When a hostile creature misses you with a melee attack, expend a superiority die to retaliate with a powerful attack that deals an additional 1d8Damage TypesPhysical damage.
Sweeping Attack Sweeping Attack
Swing your weapon in a rapid, sweeping arc to attack multiple enemies at once. Roll you superiority die for damage.
Trip Attack Trip Attack
Spend a superiority die to make an attack that deals an additional 1d8Damage TypesPhysical damage and possibly knocks the target Prone Prone. The target must be Large or smaller.

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Superiority Dice: 5
You gain +1 Superiority Die
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Improved Combat Superiority Improved Combat Superiority
The size of your Superiority Dice increase to D10 Physical.png1d10.
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