Character class
Fighter
A flexible martial class with broad armor and weapon access, frequent Ability Score Improvements, and the strongest repeated 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/ progression.
Mechanically, the Fighter 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/, uses a d10 Hit Die, and follows the progression table below for proficiency bonus, class features, and class-specific resources.
This page collects the Fighter 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.
Core Class Traits
Hit Die
Armor
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
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
Saving Throws
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/, 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/ 
Skills
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/, Animal Handling 
D&D Portal - Animal Handling Skill reference Animal Handling is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/animal-handling/, 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/, Intimidation 
D&D Portal - Intimidation Skill reference Intimidation is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/intimidation/, Perception 
D&D Portal - Perception Skill reference Perception is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/perception/, 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
Choose one
Option 2
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/ 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/Choose one
Option 3
D&D Portal - Handaxes Equipment reference Handaxes are an equipment reference
used by character options, equipment choices, and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/equipment/simple-melee-weapon/handaxes/Choose one
Option 4
Fighter 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 |
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Fighting StyleLevel 1 2 features gained Fighting Style | Second Wind +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
Level 2 1 feature gained Action Surge (1) +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
- Action Surge (1)
Level 3 1 feature gained Martial Archetype +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
Level 4 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +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
Level 5 1 feature gained Extra Attack (2 attacks) +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
- Extra Attack (2 attacks)
Level 6 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +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
Level 7 1 feature gained Archetype feature +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
- Archetype feature
Level 8 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +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
Level 9 1 feature gained Indomitable (1) +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
- Indomitable (1)
Level 10 1 feature gained Archetype 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
- Archetype feature
Level 11 1 feature gained Extra Attack (3 attacks) +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
- Extra Attack (3 attacks)
Level 12 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +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
Level 13 1 feature gained Indomitable (2) +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
- Indomitable (2)
Level 14 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +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
Level 15 1 feature gained Archetype 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
- Archetype feature
Level 16 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +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
Level 17 2 features gained Action Surge (2) | Indomitable (3) +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
- Action Surge (2)
- Indomitable (3)
Level 18 1 feature gained Archetype 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
- Archetype feature
Level 19 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +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
Level 20 1 feature gained Extra Attack (4 attacks) +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
- Extra Attack (4 attacks)
Class Features
As a fighter, you gain the following class features.
Level 1
2 featuresFighting Style
Level 1
Choose a persistent combat specialization such as Archery, Defense, Dueling, Great Weapon Fighting, Protection, Two-Weapon Fighting, or a Tasha’s option.
Second Wind
Level 1
Use a bonus action 
D&D Portal - Bonus Action Action rule Bonus 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/bonus-action/ once per short or long rest 
D&D Portal - Long Rest Rest rule Long Rest is a rest rule used to recover
resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/long-rest/ to recover 1d10 + fighter level hit points 
D&D Portal - Hit Points Combat rule Hit Points is a combat rule used by attacks,
damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/hit-points/.
Additional features
3 featuresAction Surge
Levels 2, second use at 17
Take one additional action on the current turn; recover uses on a short or long rest D&D Portal - Long Rest Rest rule Long Rest is a rest rule used to recover
resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/long-rest/.
Extra Attack
Levels 5, 11, 20
Attack two, then three, then four times 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/.
Indomitable
Levels 9, 13, 17
Reroll a failed saving throw 
D&D Portal - Saving Throw D20 test rule Saving Throw is a d20 test rule used to resolve
uncertain outcomes during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/d20-tests/saving-throw/; uses increase at higher levels.
Level 3
1 featureMartial Archetype
Levels 3, 7, 10, 15, 18
Choose a subclass that defines tactical, magical, or weapon specialization.
Level 19
2 featuresAbility Score Improvement
Levels 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, 19
Gain more ASIs D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/ than any other base class.
Martial Versatility (Optional)
Level ASI D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/ levels
Replace a fighting style or a known Battle Master maneuver at ASI D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/ levels.
Published Subclasses
Published Subclasses
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
Arcane Archer
Imbue bow shots with specialized arcane effects.
Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Banneret
Share fighter recovery and inspire allies through leadership.
Player’s Handbook
Battle Master
Spend superiority dice on tactical maneuvers.
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
Cavalier
Mounted and defensive control focused on marking and holding enemies.
Player’s Handbook
Champion
Improved critical range, physical excellence, and simple reliability.
Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount
Echo Knight
Project an echo to extend movement, attacks, and battlefield presence.
Player’s Handbook
Eldritch Knight
Blend weapon combat with limited wizard spellcasting.
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Psi Warrior
Psionic dice fuel defense, movement, and telekinetic strikes.
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Rune Knight
Inscribe runes and grow to giant size for control and power.
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
Samurai
Gain temporary advantage, resilience, and disciplined social presence.