Bonus Proficiency; Fighting Spirit

3rd level

Gain a skill or language and use a bonus action A stylized combat action icon representing 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/ for attack advantage and temporary hit points A stylized blood drop icon representing 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/.

Elegant Courtier

7th level

Add Wisdom A stylized open eye emblem representing awareness, perception,
				intuition, and insight. 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/ to Persuasion A stylized persuasion icon representing influence and
					negotiation. D&D Portal - Persuasion Skill reference Persuasion is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/persuasion/ and gain proficiency in Wisdom A stylized open eye emblem representing awareness, perception,
				intuition, and insight. 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/ saving throws A stylized die roll icon representing a 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/.

Tireless Spirit

10th level

Regain one Fighting Spirit use when rolling initiative A stylized initiative icon representing initiative rolls. D&D Portal - Initiative Roll Combat rule Initiative Roll is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/initiative-roll/ with none remaining.

Rapid Strike

15th level

Trade advantage on one attack for an additional weapon attack during the same action.

Strength Before Death

18th level

When reduced to 0 hit points A stylized blood drop icon representing 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/, interrupt the current turn to take an extra turn before falling A stylized hazard icon representing falling. D&D Portal - Falling Movement rule Falling is a movement rule used during exploration, encounters, and combat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/movement/falling/ unconscious A stylized condition icon representing the unconscious condition. D&D Portal - Unconscious Condition Unconscious is a game condition that can affect what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/unconscious/.

FAQ

What is the Samurai subclass?

Samurai is a specialised subclass option that builds on the features and progression of its parent class.

Read more: Samurai A stylized Fighter class icon. D&D Portal - Samurai Fighter subclass Gain temporary advantage, resilience, and disciplined social presence. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/fighter/samurai/

How does the Samurai subclass work?

The Samurai subclass changes the character’s play style through its own feature progression.

Read more: Samurai A stylized Fighter class icon. D&D Portal - Samurai Fighter subclass Gain temporary advantage, resilience, and disciplined social presence. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/fighter/samurai/

What features does a Samurai get?

The subclass page lists the features gained by a Samurai and explains their effects.

Read more: Samurai A stylized Fighter class icon. D&D Portal - Samurai Fighter subclass Gain temporary advantage, resilience, and disciplined social presence. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/fighter/samurai/

Is Samurai a good subclass?

Whether Samurai is a good choice depends on the role, abilities, and play style you want for the character.

Read more: Samurai A stylized Fighter class icon. D&D Portal - Samurai Fighter subclass Gain temporary advantage, resilience, and disciplined social presence. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/fighter/samurai/

How do you play a Samurai?

Use the subclass features to specialise the normal class play pattern and support the role you chose.

Read more: Samurai A stylized Fighter class icon. D&D Portal - Samurai Fighter subclass Gain temporary advantage, resilience, and disciplined social presence. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/fighter/samurai/