Mobile envoy

Messenger

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Messengers are specialists in reaching places others cannot, carrying information through danger, and staying alive on hostile roads.

The class leans into mobility, contacts, observation, and practical problem solving rather than standing still in a fair fight.

In a party, a Messenger is a scout, face, courier, and escape planner who turns distance and information into advantage.

A female Messenger class portrait.
A female Messenger class portrait.

Core Class Traits

Hit Die

d8

Armor

Light armor

Weapons

Simple weapons and finesse weapons

Tools

One vehicle, language, or social tool suited to travel

Skills

Choose travel, social, stealth, and perception skills.

Starting Equipment

Included

Data missing

Starting equipment data has not been added for this class yet.

Messenger Progression

Messenger progression
Level Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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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  • Ability Score Improvement A stylized speech bubble icon representing the ASI abbreviation. 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/
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  • Ability Score Improvement A stylized speech bubble icon representing the ASI abbreviation. 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/
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  • Ability Score Improvement A stylized speech bubble icon representing the ASI abbreviation. 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/
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  • Ability Score Improvement A stylized speech bubble icon representing the ASI abbreviation. 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/
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  • Ability Score Improvement A stylized speech bubble icon representing the ASI abbreviation. 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/
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Level 1 3 features gained Folk-lore | Tireless and Swift | Unarmoured Defence +2 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Level 2 2 features gained Sneak Attack | Virtues / Crafts +2 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Level 3 2 features gained Errand Runner | Messenger Path +2 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Level 4 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +2 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Features
  • Ability Score Improvement A stylized speech bubble icon representing the ASI abbreviation. 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/
Level 5 1 feature gained Uncanny Dodge +3 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Level 6 1 feature gained - +3 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Level 7 1 feature gained - +3 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Level 8 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +3 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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
  • Ability Score Improvement A stylized speech bubble icon representing the ASI abbreviation. 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/
Level 9 1 feature gained - +4 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Level 10 1 feature gained - +4 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Level 11 1 feature gained - +4 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Level 12 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +4 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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
  • Ability Score Improvement A stylized speech bubble icon representing the ASI abbreviation. 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/
Level 13 1 feature gained - +5 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Level 14 1 feature gained - +5 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Level 15 1 feature gained - +5 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Level 16 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +5 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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
  • Ability Score Improvement A stylized speech bubble icon representing the ASI abbreviation. 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/
Level 17 1 feature gained - +6 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Level 18 1 feature gained - +6 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Level 19 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +6 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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
  • Ability Score Improvement A stylized speech bubble icon representing the ASI abbreviation. 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/
Level 20 1 feature gained - +6 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. 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/
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Class Features

As a messenger, you gain the following class features.

Level 1

3 features

Folk-lore

Level 1

Level 1

Use the published Folk-lore feature to represent knowledge gained from travelling between different peoples and settlements.

Tireless and Swift

Level 1

Level 1

Improve travel endurance and movement A stylized walking icon representing 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/ according to the published calling rules.

Unarmoured Defence

Level 1

Level 1

While meeting the equipment restrictions, calculate AC using Dexterity and Charisma.

Level 2

2 features

Sneak Attack

Level 2

Level 2

Deal the published once-per-turn extra damage when the qualifying attack and positioning requirements are met.

Virtues / Crafts

Level 2

Level 2

Choose the published Virtues or Crafts that customise the Messenger calling.

Level 3

2 features

Errand Runner

Level 3

Level 3

Apply the published broad-experience bonus to qualifying ability checks where full proficiency does not already apply.

Messenger Path

Level 3

Level 3

Choose the Counsellor or Herald Messenger Path.

Level 5

1 feature

Uncanny Dodge

Level 5

Level 5

Use the published reaction-based defense to reduce qualifying attack damage.

Subclasses

Subclass pages for this class can be added here when their central data is available.