Six Martial Archetypes for the Fighter! (Patreon)

So, for some reason Fighter subclasses have always been the hardest thing for me to design. It's hard to decide what can stand on its own as a subclass theme, what could just be a fighting style, and "could I just build this with a Battle Master?".

At some point I may create an "Alternate Fighter" that incorporated maneuvers into the base class, giving you room for more "pure" subclasses - Knight, Duelist, Scout, Defender, Brawler, but for now, enjoy these six new Martial Archetypes!

Commando - Meant to represent elite soldiers like Navy Seals and Army Rangers, the Commando is a warrior who can adapt and overcome any obstacle!

Pact Warrior - Part of my ongoing "Blood Hunter: Dissected" project, the Pact Warrior is a balanced take on the Order of the Profane Soul. You don't get a real patron, just a secretive generalized one. Based on the scaling of the Eldritch Knight, but you get Warlock things in place of Wizard things!

Phalanx Warrior - My take on a defender/shield subclass based on ancient Phalanx formations. You have a Paladin-like defensive aura that provides bonuses to AC, and eventually cover. Some cool defensive reactions too.

Quartermaster - One of my oldest brews, this supportive Fighter buffs their fellow adventurers with a slew of prepared rations!

Sharpshooter - Another archetype that has been hard for me to create. Everyone either says "YES THIS DEFINITELY USES GUNS" or "NEVER GUNS EVER". I've tried to take a middle ground where you could take advantage of guns if they exist in your setting, but if not, you are still just as useful with a bow/crossbow.

Tinker Knight - This one is really out there. I wanted to combine the Artificer and the Fighter (sort of like an Eldritch Knight), but I ended up creating a weird inventor that is based on the new Rune Knight chassis from Tasha's. 

As always, let me know what you think!