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Check out the Samurai - a 5E compatible class!
After centuries of training, the elf stands in a field of golden wheat, her eyes closed as a horde of goblins rush in from all sides. As the goblins charge brings them within striking distance, with a flick of the wrist, the human unsheathes her longsword, slicing into the first goblin then quickly teleporting to three different goblins, performing a blink strike to each before assuming a tiger claw stance.
The human walks alongside the lord’s guards, his eyes slowly scanning the crowd for potential threats. Suddenly, an arrow streaks from a high rooftop. In an instant, the human reacts and assumes a flowing river stance before activating his hand of the shogun to easily block the attack.
Samurai are skilled martial combatants that utilize an array of combat stances and techniques to get the upper hand. While a barbarian or fighter might stand toe to toe with an enemy, absorbing blows with their rage or heavy armor, the samurai prefers a more versatile approach. Thanks to their extensive training, the samurai has a repertoire of combat stances, each providing unique benefits. By swapping into different stances as new problems arise in combat, combined with a multitude of martial techniques empowered by vigor, the samurai is more than ready to showcase pure martial skill.
Included Subclasses
Kensai
As a Samurai who follows the Kensai discipline, you are the purest form of a blademaster, focusing solely on your connection with your favorite weapon. Calm and honorable, you spend your days training and meditating, perfecting martial skill to better serve those you're sworn to protect.
Oni
Gozu the Night Terror, an Oni of incredible power, once traveled the Iron Cage Summit in the guise of a legendary master monk. Using this guise, Gozu began teaching others a unique tradition born of his own supernatural skill. As a Samurai who follows the oni discipline, you believe that the power acquired, as dangerous as it may be, is worth the punishment to better serve those you have sworn to protect.
Vanguard
Samurai who adopt the Vanguard discipline are stalwart defenders. With a keen eye and a quick hand, the Vanguard keeps a close watch over those they are sworn to defend. While others rely on heavy armor and shields for defense, the Vanguard stands defiant with neither, and never gives an inch.