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'''Fighter''' is a [[SRD5:Class|class]] in 5th edition.
==Class Features==
<ref name="srd5">{{Cite Pub|SRD-OGL v5.1}} Licensed: [[OGL]].</ref>{{5e Class Features
|classname=Fighter
|sorttext=
|hitdie=10
|armorprofs=All armor, shields
|weaponprofs=Simple weapons, martial weapons
|toolprofs=None
|saveprofs=Strength, Constitution
|skillprofs=Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Athletics, History, Insight, Intimidation, Perception, Survival
|skillnum=two
|equipment=* ''(a)'' [[SRD5:Chain Mail|chain mail]] or ''(b)'' [[SRD5:Leather Armor|leather]], [[SRD5:Longbow|longbow]], and 20 [[SRD5:Arrow|arrow]]s
* ''(a)'' a [[SRD5:Martial Weapon|martial weapon]] and a shield or ''(b)'' two martial weapons
* ''(a)'' a [[SRD5:Light Crossbow|light crossbow]] and 20 [[SRD5:Bolt|bolt]]s or ''(b)'' two [[SRD5:Handaxe|handaxes]]
* ''(a)'' a [[SRD5:Dungoneer's Pack|dungeoneer's pack]] or ''(b)'' an [[SRD5:Explorer's Pack|explorer's pack]]
|features=Fighting Style, Second Wind, Action Surge, Martial Archetype, Ability Score Improvement, Extra Attack, Indomitable
|subclasstitle=Martial Archetype
|canon=true
|summary=Warriors, Archers, Mercenaries, Guards, Enforcers
}}

===Fighter Overview Table===
<ref name="srd5" />{{5e Class Simple
|classname=Fighter
|feature1=[[#Fighting Style|Fighting Style]], [[#Second Wind|Second Wind]]
|feature2=[[#Action Surge|Action Surge]] (one use)
|feature3=[[#Martial Archetype|Martial Archetype]]
|feature4=[[#Ability Score Improvement|Ability Score Improvement]]
|feature5=[[#Extra Attack|Extra Attack]]
|feature6=Ability Score Improvement
|feature7=Martial Archetype feature
|feature8=Ability Score Improvement
|feature9=[[#Indomitable|Indomitable]] (one use)
|feature10=Martial archetype feature
|feature11=Extra Attack (2)
|feature12=Ability Score Improvement
|feature13=Indomitable (two uses)
|feature14=Ability Score Improvement
|feature15=Martial Archetype feature
|feature16=Ability Score Improvement
|feature17=Action Surge (two uses), Indomitable (three uses)
|feature18=Martial Archetype feature
|feature19=Ability Score Improvement
|feature20=Extra Attack (3)
}}

{{5e Ability Section|3|Fighting Style|<ref name="srd5" />''1st level class feature.''<br />You adopt a particular style of fighting as your specialty. Choose one of the following options.
====Archery====
<ref name="srd5" />You gain +2 bonus to [[SRD5:Attack Roll|attack roll]]s you make with [[SRD5:Ranged Weapon|ranged weapons]].

====Blind Fighting====
<ref name="TCoE4142">{{Cite Pub|Tasha's Cauldron of Everything|pages=41-42}}</ref>''Optional Fighting Style''<br />
Unofficial Description: Gain short-range {{srd5lc|Blindsight}} and can see {{srd5lc|Invisible}} creatures.<ref name="rly">'''Unofficial Description''' by [[user:Rlyehable]]</ref> 

====Defense====
<ref name="srd5" />While you are wearing armor, you gain a +1 bonus to [[SRD5:AC|AC]].

====Dueling====
<ref name="srd5" />When you are wielding a melee weapon in one hand and no other weapons, you gain a +2
bonus to [[SRD5:Damage Roll|damage roll]]s with that weapon.

====Interception====
<ref name="TCoE4142" />''Optional Fighting Style''<br />
Unofficial Description: Reduce damage to a nearby ally from an attack.<ref name="rly" /> 

====Great Weapon Fighting====
<ref name="srd5" />When you roll a 1 or 2 on a [[SRD5:Damage Die|damage die]] for an attack you make with a melee weapon that you are wielding with two hands, you can reroll the die and must use the new roll even if the new roll is a 1 or a 2. The weapon must have the [[SRD5:Two-Handed|two-handed]] or [[SRD5:Versatile|versatile]] property for you to gain this benefit.

====Protection====
<ref name="srd5" />When a creature you can see attacks a target other than you that is within 5 feet of you, you can use your {{srd5lc|Reaction}} to impose {{srd5lc|Disadvantage}} on the attack roll. You must be wielding a shield.

====Superior Technique====
<ref name="TCoE4142" />''Optional Fighting Style''<br />
Unofficial Description: Gain one {{5edlc|Maneuver}} and a {{5edlc|Superiority Die}}.<ref name="rly" />

====Thrown Weapon Fighting====
<ref name="TCoE4142" />''Optional Fighting Style''<br />
Unofficial Description: Gain quickdraw and bonus damage when throwing a weapon.<ref name="rly" />

====Two-Weapon Fighting====
<ref name="srd5" />When you engage in {{srd5lc|Two-Weapon Fighting}}, you can add your {{SRD5|Ability Modifier}} to the damage of the second attack.

====Unarmed Fighting====
<ref name="TCoE4142" />''Optional Fighting Style''<br />
Unofficial Description: Increase damage from {{srd5lc|Unarmed Strike}}s and {{srd5lc|Grappling}}.<ref name="rly" />
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{{5e Ability Section|3|Second Wind|<ref name="srd5" />''1st level class feature.''<br />You have a limited well of stamina that you can draw upon to protect yourself from harm. On your {{srd5lc|Turn}}, you can use a {{srd5lc|Bonus Action}} to regain {{srd5lc|Hit Point}}s equal to 1d10 + your fighter level. 

Once you use this feature, you must finish a [[SRD5:Resting#Short_Rest|short]] or {{srd5lc|Long Rest}} before you can use it again.}}

{{5e Ability Section|3|Action Surge|<ref name="srd5" />''2nd level class feature.''<br />You can push yourself beyond your normal physical limits for a moment. On your turn, you can take an additional action on top of your regular action and a possible bonus action. 

Once you use this feature, you must finish a short or long rest before you can use it again. Starting at 17th level, you can use it twice before a rest, but only once on the same turn.

{{5e Ability Section|3|Martial Archetype|<ref name="srd5" />''3rd level class feature.''<br />You choose an archetype that you strive to emulate in your combat styles and techniques, such as [[#Champion|Champion]]. The archetype you choose grants you features at 3rd level and again at 7th, 10th, 15th, and 18th level.}}

====Martial Archetypes====
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{{5e Ability Section|3|Ability Score Improvement|<ref name="srd5" />''4th level class feature.''<br />When you reach 4th level, and again at 6th, 8th, 12th, 14th, 16th, and 19th level you can increase one [[SRD5:Ability Score|ability score]] of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1. As normal, you can't increase an ability score above 20 using this feature.}}

{{5e Ability Section|3|Martial Versatility|<ref name="sTCoE42">{{pub|Tasha's Cauldron of Everything}} p.42 (unofficial summation)</ref>''Optional 4th, 6th, 8th, 12th, 14th, 16th, and 19th level fighter feature''<br />
May exchange one known {{iplink|Fighting Style|fighting style}} and/or {{5edlc|Maneuver}} for a new one.<ref name="rly" />}}

{{5e Ability Section|3|Extra Attack|<ref name="srd5" />''5th level class feature.''<br />You can [[SRD5:Attack|attack]] twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.

The number of attacks increases to three when you reach 11th level in this class and to four when you reach 20th level in this class.}}

{{5e Ability Section|3|Indomitable|<ref name="srd5" />''9th level class feature.''<br />You can reroll a [[SRD5:Saving Throw|saving throw]] that you fail. If you do so, you must use the new roll, and you can't use this feature again until you finish a long rest.

You can use this feature twice between long rests starting at 13th level, and three times between long rests starting at 17th level.}}

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