Character class
Blood Hunter
A third-party/homebrew martial class by Matthew Mercer that sacrifices vitality to power blood curses, elemental weapon rites, and monster-hunting features.
Mechanically, the Blood Hunter is built around Strength 
D&D Portal - Strength Physical power and athletic ability Strength measures physical power, athletic
ability, and a character's capacity to exert force. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/strength/ or Dexterity 
D&D Portal - Dexterity Agility, reflexes, and coordination Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, balance,
and precise physical coordination. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/dexterity/; Intelligence 
D&D Portal - Intelligence Reasoning, memory, and knowledge Intelligence measures reasoning, memory,
education, and the ability to recall and analyse information. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/intelligence/ by default for Hemocraft, with an optional Wisdom 
D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/ variant., uses a d10 Hit Die, and follows the progression table below for proficiency bonus, class features, and class-specific resources.
This page collects the Blood Hunter core traits, starting equipment, level progression, class feature summaries, and published subclasses in one place. Use the linked rules terms for quick hover context without leaving the class page.
Implementation Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary ability | Strength D&D Portal - Strength Physical power and athletic ability Strength measures physical power, athletic
ability, and a character's capacity to exert force. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/strength/ or Dexterity D&D Portal - Dexterity Agility, reflexes, and coordination Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, balance,
and precise physical coordination. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/dexterity/; Intelligence D&D Portal - Intelligence Reasoning, memory, and knowledge Intelligence measures reasoning, memory,
education, and the ability to recall and analyse information. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/intelligence/ by default for Hemocraft, with an optional Wisdom D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/ variant. |
| Multiclass prerequisite | Intelligence D&D Portal - Intelligence Reasoning, memory, and knowledge Intelligence measures reasoning, memory,
education, and the ability to recall and analyse information. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/intelligence/ 13 and Strength D&D Portal - Strength Physical power and athletic ability Strength measures physical power, athletic
ability, and a character's capacity to exert force. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/strength/ 13 or Dexterity D&D Portal - Dexterity Agility, reflexes, and coordination Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, balance,
and precise physical coordination. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/dexterity/ 13 |
| Spellcasting | None by default; Order of the Profane Soul gains warlock-style pact progression. |
| Suggested tags | melee, monster-hunting, blood-magic, dark-magic, third-party |
Core Class Traits
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Hit Die | d10 |
| Armor | Light armor  D&D Portal - Light Armor Equipment reference Light Armor is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/light-armor/, medium armor D&D Portal - Medium Armor Equipment reference Medium Armor is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/medium-armor/, shields  D&D Portal - Shields Equipment reference Shields is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/shields/ |
| Weapons | Simple weapons  D&D Portal - Simple Weapons Equipment reference Simple Weapons is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/simple-weapons/, martial weapons  D&D Portal - Martial Weapons Equipment reference Martial Weapons is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/martial-weapons/ |
| Tools | Alchemist’s supplies |
| Saving Throws | Dexterity D&D Portal - Dexterity Agility, reflexes, and coordination Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, balance,
and precise physical coordination. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/dexterity/, Intelligence D&D Portal - Intelligence Reasoning, memory, and knowledge Intelligence measures reasoning, memory,
education, and the ability to recall and analyse information. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/intelligence/ |
| Skills | Choose three: Acrobatics  D&D Portal - Acrobatics Skill reference Acrobatics is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/acrobatics/, Arcana  D&D Portal - Arcana Skill reference Arcana is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/arcana/, Athletics  D&D Portal - Athletics Skill reference Athletics is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/athletics/, History  D&D Portal - History Skill reference History is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/history/, Insight  D&D Portal - Insight Skill reference Insight is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/insight/, Investigation  D&D Portal - Investigation Skill reference Investigation is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/investigation/, Religion  D&D Portal - Religion Skill reference Religion is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/religion/, Survival  D&D Portal - Survival Skill reference Survival is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/survival/ |
Starting Equipment
Choose one
Option 1
Martial weapon ortwo simple weapons D&D Portal - Simple Weapons Equipment reference Simple Weapons is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/simple-weapons/ .
Choose one
Option 2
Light crossbow orhand crossbow with bolts .
Choose one
Option 3
Studded leather orscale mail .
Explorer’s pack and alchemist’s supplies
Explorer’s pack and alchemist’s supplies .
Blood Hunter Progression
| Level | Prof.  D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/ | Features | Hemocraft Die | Curses Known |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2 | 1d4 | 1 | ||
| +2 | 1d4 | 1 | ||
| +2 | 1d4 | 1 | ||
| +2 | 1d4 | 1 | ||
| +3 | 1d6 | 1 | ||
| +3 |
| 1d6 | 2 | |
| +3 |
| 1d6 | 2 | |
| +3 | 1d6 | 2 | ||
| +4 | 1d6 | 2 | ||
| +4 | 1d6 | 3 | ||
| +4 |
| 1d8 | 3 | |
| +4 | 1d8 | 3 | ||
| +5 |
| 1d8 | 3 | |
| +5 |
| 1d8 | 4 | |
| +5 |
| 1d8 | 4 | |
| +5 | 1d8 | 4 | ||
| +6 |
| 1d10 | 4 | |
| +6 |
| 1d10 | 5 | |
| +6 | 1d10 | 5 | ||
| +6 | 1d10 | 5 |
Level 1 2 features gained Hunter’s Bane | Blood Maledict +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d4
- Curses Known
- 1
Level 2 2 features gained Fighting Style | Crimson Rite +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d4
- Curses Known
- 1
Level 3 1 feature gained Blood Hunter Order +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d4
- Curses Known
- 1
Level 4 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d4
- Curses Known
- 1
Level 5 1 feature gained Extra Attack +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d6
- Curses Known
- 1
Level 6 2 features gained Brand of Castigation | Blood Maledict (2/rest) +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Brand of Castigation
- Blood Maledict (2/rest)
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d6
- Curses Known
- 2
Level 7 2 features gained Order feature | Crimson Rite improvement +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Order feature
- Crimson Rite improvement
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d6
- Curses Known
- 2
Level 8 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d6
- Curses Known
- 2
Level 9 1 feature gained Grim Psychometry +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d6
- Curses Known
- 2
Level 10 1 feature gained Dark Augmentation +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d6
- Curses Known
- 3
Level 11 1 feature gained Order feature +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Order feature
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d8
- Curses Known
- 3
Level 12 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d8
- Curses Known
- 3
Level 13 2 features gained Brand of Tethering | Blood Maledict (3/rest) +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Brand of Tethering
- Blood Maledict (3/rest)
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d8
- Curses Known
- 3
Level 14 2 features gained Hardened Soul | Crimson Rite improvement +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Hardened Soul
- Crimson Rite improvement
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d8
- Curses Known
- 4
Level 15 1 feature gained Order feature +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Order feature
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d8
- Curses Known
- 4
Level 16 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d8
- Curses Known
- 4
Level 17 1 feature gained Blood Maledict (4/rest) +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Blood Maledict (4/rest)
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d10
- Curses Known
- 4
Level 18 1 feature gained Order feature +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Order feature
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d10
- Curses Known
- 5
Level 19 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d10
- Curses Known
- 5
Level 20 1 feature gained Sanguine Mastery +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Hemocraft Die
- 1d10
- Curses Known
- 5
Class Features
As a blood hunter, you gain the following class features.
Hunter’s Bane
Level 1
Gain advantage to track and recall information about fey, fiends, and undead, and establish the Hemocraft save DC 
D&D Portal - Difficulty Class D20 test rule Difficulty Class is a d20 test rule used to resolve
uncertain outcomes during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/d20-tests/difficulty-class/.
Blood Maledict
Levels 1, uses and curses increase
Invoke known blood curses; amplify a curse by taking an unreduced Hemocraft die of necrotic 
D&D Portal - Necrotic Damage type Necrotic is a damage type used by attacks,
spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/necrotic/ damage.
Fighting Style
Level 2
Choose Archery, Dueling, Great Weapon Fighting, or Two-Weapon Fighting.
Crimson Rite
Levels 2, improves at 7, 14
Take Hemocraft-die damage to imbue a held weapon with extra elemental or esoteric damage.
Blood Hunter Order
Levels 3, 7, 11, 15, 18
Choose a subclass order.
Ability Score Improvement
Levels 4, 8, 12, 16, 19
Increase ability scores or take a feat.
Extra Attack
Level 5
Attack twice with the Attack action 
D&D Portal - Attack Action Action rule Attack Action is an action economy rule used to
describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/attack-action/.
Brand of Castigation
Level 6
Brand a creature hit by a rite weapon to track it and punish damage it deals nearby.
Grim Psychometry
Level 9
Gain advantage on History D&D Portal - History Skill reference History is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/history/ checks concerning sinister or tragic objects and locations.
Dark Augmentation
Level 10
Increase speed 
D&D Portal - Speed Movement rule Speed is a movement rule used during
exploration, encounters, and combat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/movement/speed/ and add Hemocraft modifier to Strength D&D Portal - Strength Physical power and athletic ability Strength measures physical power, athletic
ability, and a character's capacity to exert force. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/strength/, Dexterity D&D Portal - Dexterity Agility, reflexes, and coordination Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, balance,
and precise physical coordination. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/dexterity/, and Constitution 
D&D Portal - Constitution Health, stamina, and endurance Constitution measures health, stamina, endurance,
and a character's resistance to physical hardship. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/constitution/ saves.
Brand of Tethering
Level 13
Strengthen the brand and hinder dashing, teleportation, and planar escape.
Hardened Soul
Level 14
Gain advantage against charm and fear.
Sanguine Mastery
Level 20
Reroll one Hemocraft die per turn and regain Blood Maledict on critical rite-weapon hits.
Published Subclasses
Published Subclasses
D&D Beyond
Ghostslayer
Specialize against undead with radiant rites and improved curses.
- blood-hunter
- subclass
- ghostslayer
D&D Beyond
Lycan
Controlled hybrid transformation with claws, resilience, and risk of bloodlust.
- blood-hunter
- subclass
- lycan
D&D Beyond
Mutant
Create mutagens that grant powerful benefits with side effects.
- blood-hunter
- subclass
- mutant
D&D Beyond
Profane Soul
Combine blood hunting with pact magic and patron-linked features.
- blood-hunter
- subclass
- profane-soul