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* Ability Score Increase

** Increase one [[Abilities Scores|Ability]] by 2, or two [[Abilities Scores|Abilities]] by 1. You can't increase an Ability above 20 using this feature.

* Athlete

** Increase [[Strength]] or [[Dexterity]] by 1, to a maximum of 20. When you are [[Prone]], standing up uses less movement.

* Defensive Duelist

** When you are attacked with a melee attack, you use your reaction to increase your [[Armour Class]] by 2, potentially causing the attack to miss. Prerequisite: you must be wielding a [[Finesse Weapon]] with which you are Proficient.

* Dual Wielder

** Gain a +1 bonus to [[Armour Class]] while wielding a melee weapon in each hand. You can use two-weapon fighting even if your weapons aren't [[Light|light]].

* Great Weapon Master

** 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]].

* Heavily Armored (Requires Proficiency with Medium Armor)

** Gain [[Armor#Armor Proficiency|Armour Proficiency]] with [[Armor#Heavy Armor|Heavy Armour]] and increase your [[Strength]] by 1, to a maximum of 20.

* Lightly Armored

** Gain [[Armor#Armor Proficiency|Armour Proficiency]] with [[Armor#Light Armor|Light Armour]] and increase your [[Strength]] or [[Dexterity]] by 1, to a maximum of 20.

** Learn 2 Cantrips and a 1st-level Spell from the Cleric spell list. You can cast the 1st-level Spell once per Long Rest. Your Spellcasting Modifier for all three spells is [[Wisdom]].

* Magic Initiate: Druid

** Learn 2 Cantrips and a 1st-level Spell from the Druid spell list. You can cast the 1st-level Spell once pe 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 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 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 Wizard spell list. You can cast the 1st-level Spell once per Long Rest. Your Spellcasting Modifier for all three spells is [[Intelligence]].

** 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.

** Your Movement Speed increases. 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.

** You have [[Armor#Armor Proficiency|Armour Proficiency]] with [[Armor#Medium Armor|Medium Armour]] and shields, and your [[Strength]] or [[Dexterity]] increases by 1, to a maximum of 20.

* 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, and gain Proficiency with four [[Equipment#Weapons|weapons]] of your choice.