Dark Warrior

Dark Warriors are warriors who learned techniques and power from malevolent forces, most commonly as apprentices of the Dark Forest. Their dangerous, lethal fighting style gives them a unique command over blood and malice.

Subclasses: Crimson Warrior, Hex Warrior

Hit Die: 1d10 per class level

Resolve Die: 1d3 per class level

1st-Level Hit Points: 20 + 1d10 + Constitution Modifier

1st-Level Resolve: 8 + 1d3 + Insight Modifier

Primary Attribute: Strength

Crimson Warrior

Crimson Warriors are cats with an unusual hunger for blood. They can draw strength from it or turn it into even greater harm.

Attribute Increase

At 4th, 8th, 12th, 16th, and 19th level, increase one Attribute Score by 2, or increase two Attribute Scores by 1 each. This feature cannot raise an Attribute Score above 20.

Active Abilities

Level	Ability	Effect	Cost	Element	Attribute	Notes
1	Basic Attack	Class level + 1d8 damage.	Action	Physical	Strength
2	Bloodthirsty Bite	Deal 1d8 + Strength Modifier Physical Damage. If the target is Bleeding, deal an additional 1d4 damage and regain Hit Points equal to your Proficiency Bonus.	Action	Physical	Strength
3	Rend	Deal 1d12 + class level Physical Damage and apply 2 stacks of 【Bleeding】.	Action	Physical	Strength	Constitution Save
5	Cruel Riposte	After taking melee damage, use your Reaction to counterattack. On a hit, apply 1 stack of 【Bleeding】 to the attacker.	Reaction	Shadow	Insight	Once per round
7	Scent of Blood	Choose one Bleeding target. Regain Hit Points equal to twice its current Bleeding stacks.	Preparation	Shadow	Insight	Twice per Short Rest
10	Tear the Wound	Deal class level + 2d6 damage, raise the target's Bleeding to its maximum stacks, and prevent its Bleeding from naturally decreasing at the end of this turn.	Action	Physical	Strength	Once per combat
13	Bloodburst	Consume every stack of Bleeding on the target. Deal 1d6 Shadow Damage per stack consumed and regain Hit Points equal to half the damage dealt.	Action	Shadow	Insight	Once per Short Rest

Passive Abilities

Level	Ability	Effect
1	Familiar with Darkness	Reduce all Resolve Damage you take by 1.
3	Dance of Claws	The first time each round that you deal Physical Damage, you may apply 1 stack of 【Bleeding】. The target may avoid it with a Constitution Save.
6	Blood Hunter	Gain +2 on Attack Rolls against targets with 【Bleeding】.
10	Extra Attack	After taking the Attack action, make one additional Basic Attack. It cannot be replaced with a class ability, Soul Art, healing effect, or another complete action.

Learning Soul Arts

When you reach a level shown in the table, choose and learn one of the listed Soul Arts. A learned Soul Art does not need to be prepared, but you must still pay its Resolve cost when you use it.

Soul Art Save DC = 10 + Insight Modifier + Proficiency Bonus + Soul Specialization.

Soul Art Attack Roll = 1d20 + Insight Modifier + Proficiency Bonus + Soul Specialization.

Class Level	Choose One
5	Corrosive Touch, Counterstrike, Second Wind, or Soul Shock
7	Corrosive Touch, Counterstrike, Second Wind, or Soul Shock
13	Corrosive Touch, Counterstrike, Second Wind, Soul Shock, or Soul Scream
17	Soul Scream, Curse, or Terrifying Stance
19	Death Ward, Vengeful Gaze, or Cursed Melody

Hex Warrior

Hex Warriors harbour overwhelming malice. Darkness corrodes their spirits, and they wield that same darkness as a blade to curse and wound other cats.