Fighter

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Fighters have mastered the art of combat, wielding weapons with unmatched skill and wearing armour like a second skin.

Fighters have mastered the art of combat, wielding weapons with unmatched skill and wearing armour like a second skin.

Fighter is a character Class in Baldur's Gate 3. Fighters use their martial expertise to fight enemies and support their allies in combat. Fighters use Strength or Dexterity as their primary ability score.

The Fighter subclasses are:  Battle Master,  Eldritch Knight,  Champion

The Fighter Class Progression
Level	Proficiency Bonus	Features
1st	+2	Second Wind, Fighting Style
2nd	+2	Action Surge
3rd	+2	Choose a subclass
4th	+2	Feat
5th	+3	Extra Attack
6th	+3	Feat
7th	+3	Subclass feature
8th	+3	Feat
9th	+4	Indomitable
10th	+4	Subclass feature
11th	+4	Improved Extra Attack
12th	+4	Feat

Class Information

• Level 1 Maximum Hit Points: 10 + Constitution Modifier
  • Hit points at higher levels: 6 + Constitution Modifier
• Key Ability Scores:
  • Strength for physical attacks.
  • Dexterity for physical attacks with Finesse weapons, Armour Class (non- Heavy Armour), and Initiative.
  • Constitution for Hit Points (and Concentration Checks for Eldritch Knight Fighters).
  • Intelligence for Spells ( Eldritch Knight Fighter only).
• Saving Throw Proficiencies: Strength, Constitution
• Equipment Proficiencies:
  • Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons
  • Light Armour, Medium Armour, Heavy Armour
  • Shields
• Skills with Proficiency (Choose 2):
  • Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Athletics, History, Insight, Intimidation, Perception, Survival
    • You receive a bonus to every skill that you are proficient in. At Level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.

Level Progression

Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.

Level 1

 Second Wind

• Draw on your stamina to protect yourself. You regain 1d10 + Fighter Levelhit points.

Fighting Style

(Choose 1):

•  Archery: You gain a +2 bonus to Ranged Weapon Attacks.
•  Defence: You gain a +1 bonus to  Armour Class while wearing Armour.
•  Duelling: When you are wielding a melee weapon that is not Two-Handed or Versatile in one hand, and no weapon in the other hand, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls with that weapon, increasing your chance to do heavy damage.
•  Great Weapon Fighting: When you roll a 1 or 2 on a damage die for an attack with a Two-Handed melee weapon, that die is rerolled once.
•  Protection: When you have a Shield, impose Disadvantage on an enemy who attacks one of your allies when you are within 1.5 m / 5 ft. You must be able to see the enemy. (This is a reaction. Toggle a reaction during your turn. It will automatically execute when needed.)
•  Two-Weapon Fighting: When you make an offhand attack, you can add your Ability Modifier to the damage of the attack.

Level 2

 Action Surge

• Immediately gain an extra Action to use this turn. Recharges on a Short Rest.

Level 3

• Choose a subclass:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion
Gain 4 x Superiority Dice Choose 3 Battle Manoeuvres	Weapon Bond Gain two Level 1 Spell Slots Learn new Cantrips Learn new Spells	Improved Critical Hit

Level 4

• Choose a Feat.

• Subclass Features:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion
(none)	Gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot Learn a new Spell	(none)

Level 5

• Proficiency Bonus: +3 (You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)

•  Extra Attack: You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.

Level 6

• Choose a Feat.

Level 7

• Subclass Features:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion
Choose 2 additional Manoeuvres Gain +1 Superiority Dice	War Magic Gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot Gain two Level 2 Spell Slots Learn a new Spell	Remarkable Athlete: Jump  Remarkable Athlete: Proficiency

Level 8

• Choose a Feat.

Level 9

• Proficiency Bonus: +4 (You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)

 Indomitable

• You have become as durable as an iron golem. Whenever you fail a Saving Throw, you can roll again, using the new result instead.
  • Recharge: Long rest

Level 10

• Subclass Features:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion
Improved Combat Superiority Choose 2 additional Manouevers	Eldritch Strike Learn a new Spell	Choose a Fighting Style

Level 11

 Improved Extra Attack

• You can make two additional attacks (instead of one) after using the Attack action.

Level 12

• Choose a Feat.