Fighter
d10 Hit Die -- Strength or Dexterity -- easy Difficulty
PvE Rating
★★★★★
PvP Rating
★★★★★
Hit Die
d10
Primary Stat
Strength or Dexterity
Armor
All armor, Shields
Weapons
Simple, Martial
Description
The quintessential warrior class. Multiple Extra Attacks, Action Surge, and Battle Master maneuvers make them reliable damage dealers.
Strengths
- +Action Surge is the most powerful martial ability
- +All armor and weapon proficiencies from level 1
- +Extra Attack at 5, second Extra Attack at 11
- +Battle Master maneuvers add tactical flexibility
Weaknesses
- -No spellcasting (except Eldritch Knight)
- -Limited out-of-combat utility without skills
- -Champion subclass is too simple for experienced players
- -Fewer skill proficiencies than Rogue or Bard
Tips & Strategy
- 1Action Surge gives an entire extra Action once per Short Rest -- devastating.
- 2Battle Master maneuvers like Trip Attack prone enemies for party Advantage.
- 3Fighter 4 dip is common in multiclass for Extra Attack and Action Surge.
- 4Great Weapon Master feat is almost mandatory for two-handed Fighter builds.
- 5Champion expanded crit range (19-20) works well with Smite multiclass.
Subclasses
Battle MasterEldritch KnightChampion
Best For
New playersConsistent damageTanking
Saving Throws
StrengthConstitution