Ravager Class Details

“He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man.”

Health and Mana

Health Die. 1d8
Hit Points at 1st level. 8 + Constitution Ability Score
Hit Points at Higher levels. 1d8 (or average roll, 5) + Con Mod per level after 1st.
Mana Die. 1d8
Mana Points at 1st level. 8 + Intelligence Ability Score
Mana Points at Higher levels. 1d8 (or average roll, 5) + Int Mod per level after 1st.

Proficiency

Skill Groups. AthleticsAthletics SkillAcrobatics (Dex), Climbing (Str), Endurance (Str), Jumping (Str), and Swimming (Str)., SlynessSlynessAcrobatics (Dex), Deception (Cha), Disguise (Cha), Sleight of Hand (Dex) and Stealth (Dex), and WildernessWildernessGeography (Int), Handle Animal (Wis), Nature (Int), Medicine (Int), and Survival (Wis).
Primary Defense. ReflexReflex DefenseUsed to avoid Area of Effects and Combat Maneuvers. Determined by 10 + Dexterity or Intelligence Modifier + Class Bonus.
Offense. Two Weapon Types
Spell Focus. Wands
Armor. Light, Medium

Spellcasting

The Ravager learns 2 + Intelligence modifier (minimum +1)  spells at 1st level and learns an additional spell in the Ravager Spell List every 4th Ravager level gained.

Blood of the Prey

As part of the Ravager’s schooling, they take in the essence of a creature, gaining supernatural benefits related to the creature they consume. In addition, the Ravager gains an additional 1d4 damage per hit against that creature type.

At 6th level the damage die per hit against their creature type is increased by 1d6.

At 14th level the damage die per hit against their creature type is increased by 1d8.

• Aberrations. The blood of an Aberration grants a +2 Will bonus and abilities that leave the Ravager CharmedCharmedThe target is friendly to the one who Charmed them, taking inaction against them in combat and becoming hostile to anyone who is hostile toward them., EnragedEnragedThe creature is angered, taking Disadvantage to hit any creature that is not the source of its Enrage., or DerangedDerangedThe target has lost their head, attacking the nearest creature to it, whether it be friend or foe. yield DisadvantageCombat DisadvantageDisadvantage in combat encounters gives the characters a +3 or a -3 to their respective rolls..
• Beasts. Those who partake in the blood of a Beast gains +10 ft movement speed and +2 to Wilderness skill group checks.
• Elementals. The blood of an Elemental grants ResistanceResistanceThe creature takes half the damage of the attack if damage occurs. On a Condition Resistance the attacker must roll again on their attack to confirm the Condition, otherwise the target is unaffected. to one of the four elements Air, Earth, Fire, or Water (that is not a Weakness from your Star Sign) and is Trained in one skill of your choice from the Mysticism skill group.
• Monstrosities. The blood of a Monstrosity grants a +2 Reflex bonus and a +2 to Perception skill group checks.
• Plants. The nectar or resin or means of Plant matter has given an affinity to Poison, allowing the Ravager to leave enemies PoisonedPoisoned ConditionPoisoned. The target takes Poison damage at the beginning of their turn based on the average damage die of poison as well as other effects of the poison. with their weapon attack a number of times equal to their Wisdom modifier per encounter. The Poison condition lasts an amount of turns equal to the Ravager’s Wisdom Modifier.
• Slimes. The blood of a Slime grants a +2 Fortitude bonus and ResistanceResistanceThe creature takes half the damage of the attack if damage occurs. On a Condition Resistance the attacker must roll again on their attack to confirm the Condition, otherwise the target is unaffected. to your choice of physical damage (Bludgeoning, Piercing, or Slashing).
• Undead. The blood of an Undead grants the Ravager the ability of undying. When reduced to 0 HP the Ravager does not go into a state of Dying but a state of Undead for a number of turns equal to their Wisdom modifier, where they may take an additional amount of HP equal to half their max health before becoming Deranged. The Ravager begins Dying if they are not above 0 HP before the end of their last turn as Undead.

Rush

At 1st level, the Ravager may use their Minor Action to Rush, gaining half of the Ravager’s total movement speed to move adjacent to an enemy. The Ravager gains AdvantageCombat AdvantageAdvantage in combat encounters gives the characters a +3 or a -3 to their respective rolls. to hit on melee attacks and an additional 1d6 to the weapon damage roll. The Ravager cannot Rush if they are FrightenedFrightened The target must move away from the source they’re Frightened by until they have exhausted their movement or if the source is out of sight..

Evasion

At 2nd level, the Ravager may use their Reaction to quickly dodge an incoming Area of Effect. If they take half damage on an Area of Effect attack, they take no damage instead and may Shift a number of squares equal to the Ravager’s Dexterity modifier.

Wild Stance

Martial techniques exclusive to the school of the Ravager are as precious as they are powerful and are essential in understanding the chaotic and often mindless tempo of combat with creatures. At 3rd, 9th and 18th level the Ravager chooses one of the following benefits;

• Advanced Caster. The Ravager is able to Sustain multiple spells. The Ravager is now also able to cast the Mirror Coating spell as a Reaction before getting hit, and is able to cast the Ricochet spell as a Free Action.
• Beast Magic. The Ravager is able to gain Beast Magic spells from the Beast Magic Spell List when they are able to gain a spell.
• Defensive Duelist. When you are wielding a one handed weapon you’re proficient with and a wand or no other weapon in your off-hand, when a creature hits you with a melee attack you may use your Reaction to add a bonus equal to your Dexterity modifier to a Defense of your choice until the beginning of your next turn.
• Shield Warden. The Ravager trained themselves to use a shield as a weapon. The Ravager gains Proficiency with Shields and may treat Shields as an offhand weapon, learning how to use Bash from the Shields Fighting Style list. The shield may also be thrown for a ranged attack with a range of 20/40.
• Giant Killer. The Ravager has AdvantageSkill AdvantageCharacters with Advantage gain an additional die in their dice pool for the skill check. on checks to MountMounted ConditionThe target has a creature(s) that is two sizes smaller or more are climbing on it. creatures and all checks required to stay mounting the creature, and the Ravager ignores DisadvantageCombat DisadvantageDisadvantage in combat encounters gives the characters a +3 or a -3 to their respective rolls. on their attacks if being targeted by the MountedMounted ConditionThe target has a creature(s) that is two sizes smaller or more are climbing on it. creature.
• Light-Footed. The Ravager gains an AdvantageSkill AdvantageCharacters with Advantage gain an additional die in their dice pool for the skill check. to stealth checks while in combat and may use Rush while moving in stealth.
• Ambidextrous. The Ravager is able to wield a weapon that isn’t Heavy in their off-hand and applies the appropriate Ability modifier to their damage roll.
• Reckless Attack. The Ravager mimics that of their monstrous opponents, swinging with a brutish commitment. The Ravager’s attacks have AdvantageCombat AdvantageAdvantage in combat encounters gives the characters a +3 or a -3 to their respective rolls. on all melee attacks until the beginning of their next turn, but all attack rolls against you gain AdvantageCombat AdvantageAdvantage in combat encounters gives the characters a +3 or a -3 to their respective rolls. until the beginning of your next turn. You may choose to Reckless Attack after the attack has been rolled.
• Shot on the Run. The Ravager is able to use the Rush ability with a ranged weapon, no longer needing to end their Rush movement adjacent to an enemy.
• Spell Slinger. The Ravager is quick with wands, being able to cast with all wands as a Minor action. The Ravager may also use Mana to cast the spell enchantment on their wand for the cost of the spell when there are no more charges.

Additional Attack

 At 5th level Ravager is able to attack multiple times in one turn. At 11th level they gain a third attack and at 17th level they gain a fourth attack.

Stealing the Initiative

At 7th level the Ravager may mark a target at the beginning of combat if the Ravager is not SurprisedSurprised ConditionThe target cannot take any Actions until the beginning of their next turn. Any attack against it yields Advantage and the target doesn’t count toward flanking.. The Ravager has AdvantageCombat AdvantageAdvantage in combat encounters gives the characters a +3 or a -3 to their respective rolls. against the marked target and if the marked target attacks them, they may make an Attack of Opportunity against them before they make their attack against the Ravager. After the target is defeated the Ravager may move the mark for a Minor action.

Ying and Yang Footwork

At 10th level, If provoked by an attack of opportunity when voluntarily moving and the attack misses, the Ravager may move past opponents without provoking an attack of opportunity until the end of their turn.

Rampage

At 13th level, the Ravager becomes more proficient in killing as they skirt around the battlefield. When the Ravager splits their movement in between successful attacks they gain a +2 to hit and damage. If split for a third time, +3 to hit and damage, etc, etc.

Bloody Savagery

At 15th level, once the Ravager becomes BloodiedBloodied ConditionThe target is at 50% health or below and now looks visibly worse for wear., their critical hit range is doubled and they ignore ResistanceResistanceThe creature takes half the damage of the attack if damage occurs. On a Condition Resistance the attacker must roll again on their attack to confirm the Condition, otherwise the target is unaffected. with their weapon attacks.

Master Slayer

At 20th level, the Ravager has become a seasoned and professional monster hunter. Any non-humanoid creature has DisadvantageCombat DisadvantageDisadvantage in combat encounters gives the characters a +3 or a -3 to their respective rolls. on attacks against the Ravager and the Ravager gains AdvantageCombat AdvantageAdvantage in combat encounters gives the characters a +3 or a -3 to their respective rolls. on all checks made against the creature.