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On the Cover"This was digitally painted in 2014 as a practice piece and I wanted to do something moody and atmospheric. I finally decided to paint a young witch concocting a witch-ey brew by adding drops of bright red blood *chef’s kiss* from her own thumb. Creepy crawlies added to her twig tiara for extra fun.I’ve always gravitated toward playing spellcaster types in our D&D games with Dragonix, and one time I even played a homebrew witch. Didn’t have much time to stay in her hovel and brew potions though, too busy adventuring."

- Sandeson Gonzaga

Credits Design and Development: DragonixFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DragonixDnDTwitter: @DM_Dragonix

Editing: Alain V. Bennett, Marco Pasamba

Cover Illustration: Sandeson Gonzaga

Interior Illustrations: Sandeson Gonzaga, Dean Spencer, Bryan Syme, Eric Lofgren, Daniel Comerci, Matt Forsyth, Quico Vicens Picatto, Bob Greyvenstein, Claudio Casini, Aaron Lee, Felipe Gaona, Wizards of the Coast Various Artists.

Playtesting: Mycko David, Kirby Gonzaga, Teddy Gonzaga, Makoy Galido Echavez and gang, James Manansala, Marco Pasamba, Raffy San Antonio, TJ Sese, Ace Soliman, Teejay Suaring, Michael Tiongson, Dave Young, Rowell Zaragoza, Wena Zaragoza

About this BookCharacter Options: Talents offers variant rules for your 5th edition gaming. It does not change any of the existing rules. Instead, it offers you additional options for character devel-opment. It contains over 200 talents to choose from that you can use to customize your character and make them more unique, specialized, and dynamic. The 5th edition core rules have been an amazing set, but it has left me a little more wanting in character options. In particular, the Feats and character archetypes. Do not get me wrong; they are both well-written, balanced, and fun. However, I would have liked to have been able to decide more on how I develop my character as I gained levels. Character Options: Talents harkens back to the days of 3rd edition gaming, where you always look forward to that extra feat you can acquire at 3rd level and every three levels thereafter. The talents you will see within this book are like mini-feats. Most do not bring as many features as a stan-dard feat. Instead, they either help shape and add flavor to your character, improve your specializations, or address your opportunities. You do not need to use all of them if you think some are not balanced. Feel free to modify them as you see fit. And most importantly, have fun!

AcknowledgementDungeons & Dragons, D&D, Wizards of the Coast, Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft, Eberron, the dragon ampersand, Ravnica and all other Wizards of the Coast product names, and their respective logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast in the USA and other countries. This work contains material that is copyright Wizards of the Coast and/or other authors. Such material is used with permission under the Community Content Agreement for Dungeon Masters Guild. All other original material in this work is copyright 2021 by Dragonix and published under the Community Content Agreement for Dungeon Masters Guild.

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General TalentsAbility .......................................... 7 Agile ........................................ 7 Astute ..................................... 7 Brilliant Mind........................ 7 Built ........................................ 7 Commanding Presence ...... 7 Cunning ................................. 8 Great Fortitude ..................... 8 Indomitable ........................... 8 Iron Will ................................. 8 Lightning Reflexes ............... 8 Vigorous ................................. 8 Winsome ................................ 8Background ............................... 9 Ascetic Missionary .............. 9 Brilliant Academic ............... 9 Crafty Dealer......................... 9 Cunning Spy ......................... 9 Daring Explorer .................10 Dashing Scoundrel ............10 Gallant Hero .......................10 Grizzled Veteran ................11 Rugged Outdoorsman .......11 Shady Operator ..................11Combat .....................................13 Cleave ...................................13 Great Cleave .......................13 Improved Dodge.................13 Improved Initiative ............13 Improved Taunt ..................13 Mighty Cleave .....................14 Point Blank Shot ...............14 Power Attack ......................14 Spell Attack Focus .............14 Taunt .....................................14 Two-Weapon Rend .............14 Weapon Focus ....................14

Miscellaneous .........................15 Armor Focus .......................15 Bloodline of Fire ................15 Elemental Focus ................15 Extra Attunement ..............15 Multitasker ..........................15 Skill Focus ...........................15 Tool Focus ...........................15 Witchcraft ............................15

Racial TalentsDragonborn .............................16 Breath Weapon Focus .......16 Deadly Breath Weapon .....16 Dragonborn Fury ...............16 Dragonborn Heritage ........17 Potent Breath Weapon .....17Dwarf ........................................17 Bullheadedness ..................17 Racial Foe Expertise .........17 Weapon Expert ...................18 Imp. Dwrvn Armor Trng ...18 Last Stand ...........................18Elf ..............................................18 Arcane Knowledge ............18 Elven Focus .........................18 Elven Precision ..................18 Elven Racial Foe Exp. .......19 Elven Vigilance ...................19 Sunlight Adaptation ..........19 Uncanny Senses ................20Gnome ......................................20 Arcane Inclination .............20 Conservator.........................20 Fade ......................................21 Gnomish Furtiveness ........21 Gnomish Racial Foe Exp. 21Half-Elf .....................................21 Elven Senses ......................21 Elven Weapon Training ....21 Natural Diplomat ...............21Half-Orc ....................................22 Furious Assault ..................22 Orcish Brute Ancestry ......22 Orcish Rush ........................22 Orcish Resilience ...............22 Orcish Wpn Familiarity ....22Halfling .....................................22 Born Sneaky .......................22 Fortunate .............................22 Nimble Reaction ................23 Second Chance ..................23 Strongheart .........................23Human ......................................23 Human Aptitude .................23 Human Ingenuity ...............23 Human Resolve ..................23Tiefling......................................24 Bloodhunt ............................24 Greater Infernal Legacy ...24 Infernal Fortitude ...............24 Infernal Wrath ....................24

Class TalentsBarbarian .................................25 Brutal Strikes .....................25 Deadly Rage ........................25 Extra Rage ...........................25 Greater Rage.......................26 Imp Unarmored Defense .26 Invigorating Rage ...............26 Mighty Rage ........................26 Savagery ..............................26 Summon Totem Spirit ......27Bard ..........................................28 Bardic Prodigy....................28 Extra Bardic Inspiration...28 Extra Expertise ..................28 Imp. Bardic Inspiration ....28 Imp. Cutting Words ...........28 Imp Song of Rest ...............28 Instinctive Bardic Insp ......29 Inspiring Strike ..................29 Galvanizing Strike .............29Cleric.........................................30 Blinding Strike ...................30 Channel Divinity Focus .....30 Divine Fortune ....................30 Divine Recovery .................31 Divine Sneak Attack ..........31 Elemental Shape ...............31 Extra Channel Divinity .....31 Extra Domain Knowledge 31 Gift of Lightning .................32 Imp. Knwldge of Magic .....32 Knowledge of Magic ..........32 Imp. Blinding Strike ..........32 Imp. Cloak of Shadows ....32 Imp. Gift of Lightning........32 Imp. Swift Cure Wounds ..32 Imp. Turn Undead ..............32 Imp. War God’s Blessing ..33 Swift Cure Wounds ...........33 War Strike ...........................33Druid .........................................34 Extra Circle Spells.............34 Extra Wild Shape ..............34 Imbued Wildshape ............34 Imp. Conjuration ................34 Imp. Natural Recovery ......34 Instinctive Wild Shape......35 Plant Form ..........................35 Nature Sense ......................35 Rejuvenate ...........................35Fighter ......................................36 Called Strike .......................36 Eldritch Weapon ................36 Extra Action Surge ............36 Extra Combat Maneuver ..36 Extra Fighting Style ..........36 Extra Superiority Die ........36 Impairing Critical...............37 Improved Second Wind ....37 Vicious Critical ...................37 Weapon Specialization .....37

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Monk .........................................38 Abundant Step ....................38 Drunken Mongoose ...........38 Elemental Combo ..............38 Extra Element Discipline .38 Extra Ki ................................38 Greater Ki-Emp. Strikes ...38 Imp. Ki-Emp. Strikes ........38 Imp. Unarmored Defense 38 Instinctive Shadow Step ..39 Ki Focus ...............................39 Shadow Strike ....................39Paladin .....................................40 Blessed Divine Smite ........40 Deadly Divine Smite .........40 Divine Lore ..........................40 Extra Fighting Style ..........40 Extra Sacred Oath C.D. ....40 Imp. Abjure Enemy ............40 Improved Aura ....................40 Imp. Lay on Hands ............41 Imp. Nature’s Wrath ..........41 Imp. Sacred Weapon .........41 Imp. Turn the Faithless .....41 Imp. Turn the Unholy ........41 Imp. Vow of Enmity ...........41 Potent Divine Smite ..........41Ranger ......................................42 Beast Combo Strike ..........42 Beast Intercept ...................42 Druidic Lore ........................42 Extra Defensive Tactics ....42 Extra Favored Enemy .......42 Extra Favored Terrain .......42 Extra Fighting Style ..........42 Extra Hunter’s Prey ...........42 Favored Enemy Slayer ......43 Greater Ranger’s Comp. ...43 Imp. Favored Enemy .........43 Imp. Multiattack .................43 Imp. Ranger’s Comp ..........43 Nature Sense ......................43Rogue ........................................44 Arcane Exploit ....................44 Deadly Sneak Attack .........44 Deft Sneak Attack ..............44 Extra Expertise ..................44 Gouge ...................................44 Hamstring ...........................44 Impairing Strike .................44 Imp. Uncanny Dodge ........45 Master Assassin .................45 Poisoncraft ..........................45 Sap ........................................45 Thief Acrobat ......................45Sorcerer ...................................46 Double Wing Strike ...........46 Dragon Wing Shield ..........46 Extra Metamagic ................46 Extra Sorcery Points ........46 Improved Bend Luck ........46 Imp. Control Chaos ...........46 Imp. Draconic Resilience .46 Imp. Elemental Affinity .....46 Imp. Flexible Casting ........47 Selected Chaos ...................47

Warlock ....................................48 Dark Forte ...........................48 Distracting Intrusion .........48 Extra Dark One’s Luck .....48 Extra Entropic Ward .........49 Extra Fey Presence ...........49 Extra Invocation .................49 Imp. Dark One’s Blessing .49 Improved Misty Escape ....49 Pernicious Magic ...............49Wizard ......................................50 Arcane Tradition Focus ....50 Arcane Tradition Prodigy .50 Greater Arcane Recovery .50 Imp. Arcane Recovery .......50 Imp. Arcane Ward ..............50 Imp. Grim Harvest .............50 Imp. Instinctive Charm .....51 Imp. Portent ........................51 Imp. Sculpt Spell ...............51 Inst. Benign Transpo .........51 Swift Illusion Spell ............51 Swift Transmut Spell ........51

Faction TalentsThe Emerald Enclave ............52 Initiate of the Enclave .......52 Blessing of SIlvanus ..........52 Naturalist .............................52 Preserve the Nat. Order ...52The Harpers ............................53 Harp Aspirant .....................53 Favored Foes Specialist ...53 Harper Knowledge ............53 Tymora’s Smile ...................53The Lords' Alliance ................54 Agent of the Council ..........54 Best Def. is a Strong Off ...54 Glory and Honor ................54 Unite Against the Dark .....54The Order of the Gauntlet ....55 Deputy of the Order ...........55 Faith Against Evil ...............55 Punish the Evil ...................55 Strength and Bravery ........55The Zhentarim ........................56 Acolyte of the B. Network 56 Cheap Shot .........................56 Zhentarim Agent ................56 Zhentarim Thug .................56

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IntroductionWhat are Talents?Talents are extraordinary aspects of a character’s abilities,

background, personality, physique, proficiencies, and features. They are similar to, but not always as powerful as, standard Feats. They are bonus 'perks' that improve your current existing abilities, slightly or temporarily shift game mechanics into your favor, provide you with a new capability, or build your character’s background and personality for a richer roleplaying experience.

Acquiring TalentsEach character begins with one talent at 1st level. At 3rd level and every three levels thereafter (6th, 9th, 12th, 15th, and 18th), they gain another talent. Talents are gained according to character level, regardless of individual class levels. You can only acquire a specific talent once. However, certain talents can be retaken more than once as detailed in their description. You may also choose not to acquire a talent when you reach a level where you are eligible to do so. You can save this acquisition for later on (perhaps when you have met the prerequisites). If you do not wish to use the variant rules of acquiring talents, you can instead just acquire them as Half Feats. Each time you are eligible to take a new Feat, you can opt to select two Talents instead.

PrerequisitesSome talents have prerequisites. Your character must have the indicated ability score, class level, faction, feature, feat, race, skill, or other quality designated in order to select or use that talent. You cannot use or gain the benefit of a talent if you lose the prerequisite.

Types of TalentsSome talents are general, meaning that no special rules govern them as a group. Others are racial, which means that those talents are only

available to members of that race. Faction talents are talents which only members of their faction are allowed to have. Finally, there are class talents. These comprise the majority of the talents, and most have specific class level requirements.

Game BalanceThe introduction of talents may result in some game imbalance issues in favor of the players. To address this, you can use some or all of the following options:• Reduce the starting total ability scores of players by 2-4 and/or set a maximum starting ability score of 14 after racial bonuses.• Assign talents to NPCs or even humanoid monsters. As a standard, monsters can have one talent for every three CR they have plus one, rounded down. Class talents can also be applied to monsters who have classes or class- like features. The book DM Options: Monster Talents extensively provides more details about providing talents to monsters.• Increase the average level of the party by 1 for every 4 levels when comparing to a creature's CR. Thus, a party of 8th level characters should be considered as a party of 10th level characters.

Talent DescriptionsTalent NameDescription of what the talent does or represents in plain language.

Prerequisite: A minimum ability score, another talent or talents, member of a race or faction, or a class level that a character must have in order to acquire this talent. This entry is absent if a talent has no prerequisite. A talent may have more than one prerequisite.

Benefit: What the talent enables the character (“you” in the talent description) to do. If a character has the same talent more than once, its benefits do not stack unless indicated otherwise in the description.

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General TalentsAbility

AgileYou are more nimble and quick to react than normal.

Benefit: You can reroll a Dexterity ability check or Dexterity saving throw. You must use the result of the second roll, even if it is lower. Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you finish a long rest.

AstuteYou are smarter than normal.

Benefit: You can reroll an Intelligence ability check or Intelligence saving throw. You must use the result of the second roll, even if it is lower. Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you finish a long rest.

Brilliant MindYou are extraordinarily smarter than normal.

Prerequisite: Intelligence 10 or higher.

Benefit: You have a +1 bonus to Intelligence saving throws.

BuiltYou are stronger than normal.

Benefit: You can reroll a Strength ability check or Strength saving throw. You must use the result of the second roll, even if it is lower. Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you finish a long rest.

Commanding PresenceYou have a greater personality than normal.

Prerequisite: Charisma 10 or higher.

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Benefit: You have a +1 bonus to Charisma saving throws.

CunningYou are more shrewd and headstrong than normal.

Benefit: You can reroll a Wisdom ability check or Wisdom saving throw. You must use the result of the second roll, even if it is lower. Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you finish a long rest.

Great FortitudeYou are extraordinarily healthier than normal.

Prerequisite: Constitution 10 or higher.

Benefit: You have a +1 bonus to Constitution saving throws.

IndomitableYou are extraordinarily stronger than normal.

Prerequisite: Strength 10 or higher.

Benefit: You have a +1 bonus to Strength saving throws.

Iron WillYou are extraordinarily more strong-willed than normal.

Prerequisite: Wisdom 10 or higher.

Benefit: You have a +1 bonus to Wisdom saving throws.

Lightning ReflexesYou are extraordinarily quicker than normal.

Prerequisite: Dexterity 10 or higher.

Benefit: You have a +1 bonus to Dexterity saving throws.

VigorousYou are healthier than normal.

Benefit: You can reroll a Constitution ability check or Constitution saving throw. You must use the result of the second roll, even if it is lower. Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you finish a long rest.

WinsomeYou have a stronger personality than normal.

Benefit: You can reroll a Charisma ability check or Charisma saving throw. You must use the result of the second roll, even if it is lower. Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you finish a long rest.

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Cunning SpyYou are trained in the arts of subterfuge. You can blend into the crowd or assume the identity of others. You have a knack of finding ways to gain information or reach an objective without getting detected.

Benefit: You have 3 Cunning Spy points. Whenever you make an ability check that involves the skill Deception, Investigation, or Stealth, or the tool Disguise Kit, Forgery Kit, or Thieves’ Tools, you can spend one Cunning Spy point to roll a d12 and add it to the result. You can choose to spend one of your Cunning Spy points after you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined. You regain your expended Cunning Spy points when you finish a long rest.

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Ascetic MissionaryYou live a devout and disciplined life, abstaining from wordly pleasures in order to order to pursue spiritual goals, help the weak, or achieve supreme martial prowess.

Benefit: You have 3 Ascetic Missionary points. Whenever you make an ability check that involves the skill Insight, History, Medicine, Perception, or Religion, you can spend one Ascetic Missionary point to roll a d12 and add it to the result. You can choose to spend one of your Ascetic Missionary points after you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined. You regain your expended Ascetic Missionary points when you finish a long rest.

Brilliant AcademicYou are a young prodigy, a well-travelled professor, or an accomplished historian. Knowledge is your tool to gain the attention of everyone around you when you explain your points.

Benefit: You have 3 Brilliant Academic points. Whenever you make an ability check that involves the skill Arcana, History, Investigate, Nature, or Persuasion, you can spend one Brilliant Academic point to roll a d12 and add it to the result. You can choose to spend one of your Brilliant Academic points after you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined. You regain your expended Brilliant Academic points when you finish a long rest.

Crafty DealerYou have uncanny knowledge of the prices and trends of commodities. You can easily recognize an opportunity to earn a profit, sometimes exploiting the ignorance of others. You are very rarely taken advantage of, and you can spot a con or trick a mile away.

Benefit: You have 3 Crafty Dealer points. Whenever you make an ability check that involves the skill Deception, Insight, Persuasion, or Sleight of Hand, or an Intelligence check to appraise an item, you can spend one Crafty Dealer point to roll a d12 and add it to the result. You can choose to spend one of your Crafty Dealer points after you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined. You regain your expended Crafty Dealer points when you finish a long rest.Sam

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Daring ExplorerYou are a bold, well-travelled adventurer always on the hunt for secret treasure or undiscovered areas. You deftly avoid traps and natural hazards. There is hardly any place you cannot reach or find a way into or any puzzle you cannot solve.

Benefit: You have 3 Daring Explorer points. Whenever you make an ability check that involves the skill Acrobatics, Athletics, History, Investigation, or Survival, you can spend one Daring Explorer point to roll a d12 and add it to the result. You can choose to spend one of your Daring Explorer points after you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined. You regain your expended Daring Explorer points when you finish a long rest.

Dashing ScoundrelYou are a rakish knave, a charming rascal, a dauntless warrior with a wit. You face challenges with bravado and always find humor in every dire situation. You are popular

with the opposite sex and hardly anyone hates you, even if they cannot trust you.

Benefit: You have 3 Dashing Scoundrel points. Whenever you make an ability check that involves the skill Acrobatics, Athletics, Performance, Persuasion, or Sleight of Hand, you can spend one Dashing Scoundrel point to roll a d12 and add it to the result. You can choose to spend one of your Dashing Scoundrel points after you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined. You regain your expended Dashing Scoundrel points when you finish a long rest.

Gallant HeroYou are the people’s champion, the brave knight, or the humble ronin. You know how to carry and present yourself to people of different walks of life. You are often the first to charge in a battle. There is nothing more important to you than defending the weak, oppressed, and the occasional damsel in distress.

Benefit: You have 3 Gallant Hero points. Whenever you make an ability check that involves the skill Animal Handling, Athletics, or Persuasion, an Intelligence check to recall information about proper etiquette and customs, or an initiative roll, you can spend one Gallant Hero point to roll a d12 and add it to the result. You can choose to spend one of your Gallant Hero points after you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined. You regain your expended Gallant Hero points when you finish a long rest.

Grizzled VeteranYou are a retired soldier, former guard captain, or ex-mercenary. You have survived too many wars and served under too many banners. You may gruff and prefer not to be bothered, but you bring experience and wisdom to any group you accompany.

Benefit: You have 3 Grizzled Veteran points. Whenever you make an ability check that involves the skill History, Insight, Intimidation, Perception, or Survival, you can spend one Grizzled Veteran point to roll a d12 and add it to the result. You can choose to spend one of your Grizzled Veteran points after you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined. You regain your expended Grizzled Veteran points when you finish a long rest. Sample

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Rugged OutdoorsmanYou have dedicated your life and work in the frontier and harsh wilderness. Your skill as a guide, a tracker, or a hunter is extraordinary. There is hardly anyone better at what you do and thus you are often sought after.

Benefit: You have 3 Rugged Outdoorsman points. Whenever you make an ability check that involves the skill Animal Handling, Athletics, Nature, Perception, or Survival, you can spend one Rugged Outdoorsman point to roll a d12 and add it to the result. You can choose to spend one of your Rugged Outdoorsman points after you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined. You regain your expended Rugged Outdoorsman points when you finish a long rest.

Shady OperatorYou were born in the streets, surviving the harshness of poverty and the cruelty of society. You learned how to become resourceful, shrewd, and opportunistic. You rose from the ranks of common thieves and thugs. You built a network of spies and informants through extortion, deals, and favors. You are the person to reach out to when someone need information or a job done discreetly.

Benefit: You have 3 Shady Operator points. Whenever you make an ability check that involves the skill Persuasion,

Sleight of Hand, Stealth, or Survival (urban areas only), or any Intelligence check to recall local information or identify a source of information, you can spend one Shady Operator point to roll a d12 and add it to the result. You can choose to spend one of your Shady Operator points after you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined. You regain your expended Shady Operator points when you finish a long rest.

Shrewd InvestigatorFrom a young age you have always been highly observant. You notice things that most others do not. You can spot clues and significant details that others will simply find as irrelevant. You can often tell when a person is lying and can easily draw out or leverage information from others. You can track even the most elusive of quarries.

Benefit: You have 3 Shrewd Investigator points. Whenever you make an ability check that involves the skill Insight, Intimidation, Investigation, Perception, or Survival, you can spend one Shrewd Investigator point to roll a d12 and add it to the result. You can choose to spend one of your Shrewd Investigator points after you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined. You regain your expended Shrewd Investigator points when you finish a long rest.

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Benefit: As Cleave, but you deal your full normal damage to the additional creature you selected to attack.

Improved DodgeYou can attack while dodging.

Benefit: When you take the Dodge action, you can make one weapon attack with disadvantage.

Improved InitiativeYou are quicker to react than normal.

Benefit: You have advantage on initiative rolls.

Improved TauntYou hurl a string of insults and slurs at a group of creatures you can see, distracting them and trying to gain their attention.

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CleaveThe follow through from your melee weapon strikes can sometimes fell another enemy within range.

Prerequisite: Strength 13 or higher.

Benefit: On your turn, when your melee attack reduces a creature to 0 hit points, any excess damage from that attack might carry over to another creature nearby. You can select another creature within reach and, and if your original attack roll can hit it, apply any remaining damage to it. You cannot move while you perform Cleave. You can only use this ability once per turn.

Great CleaveYou can deal your full damage when you Cleave.

Prerequisite: Cleave, Strength 15 or higher.

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Prerequisite: Taunt.

Benefit: As Taunt, except you can choose a number of creatures equal to your Charisma, Intelligence, or Wisdom modifier (your choice).

Mighty CleaveYou can Cleave more often than normal.

Prerequisite: Great Cleave, Strength 17 or higher.

Benefit: As Great Cleave, but there is no limit to the number of creatures you can attack. As long as your melee attack reduces a creature to 0 hit points, you can keep on choosing another creature within reach and apply your full damage to it. You can only use this ability once per turn.

Point Blank ShotYou are skilled at making well-placed shots with ranged weapons at close range.

Benefit: You have +1 bonus to ranged weapon damage rolls against creatures you hit within 30 feet.

Power AttackYou can make exceptionally deadly melee attacks by sacrificing accuracy for strength.

Benefit: On your turn, before you make a strength-based

melee weapon attack, you can choose to take a -5 penalty to the attack roll. If the attack hits, you add +5 to the attack’s damage. This talent does not stack with the Great Weapon Mastery feat.

Spell Attack FocusYou are more accurate in the use of a melee or ranged spell attack.

Benefit: Choose either a melee or ranged spell attack. You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls made with the spell attack chosen. You can retake this talent one more time only to select the other type of spell attack.

TauntYou cause a ruckus or hurl a string of insults and slurs at a creature you can see, distracting it and trying to gain its attention.

Benefit: As a bonus action, choose a creature you can see within 30 feet that can hear and understand you. That creature must make a Wisdom saving throw equal to 8 plus your profieciency modifier plus your Charisma modifier or Intelligence modifier or Wisdom mo difier (your choice). If it fails its saving throw, it gains disadvantage to all attacks not made against you. The creature can continue to make saving throws at the end of each of its turns. Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Two-Weapon RendYou deliver a vicious double slash after hitting a creature with both your weapons at the same time.

Prerequisite: Two-Weapon Fighting Style.

Benefit: When performing two-weapon fighting and you hit a creature with both your left and right hand weapons in the same turn, you deal an extra 1d4 weapon damage.

Weapon FocusYou are talented in the use of a specific weapon. You are more accurate with it.

Benefit: Choose one type of weapon (longsword, mace, warhammer, etc.) you are proficient with. You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls made with that type of weapon. You can retake this talent. Each time you do so, it must be applied to a different weapon.Sample

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