Banneret (Purple Dragon Knight) Fighter - D&D 5e Subclass Series

[@BrenttFease]

I actually kind of see this subclass as being perfect for the person who wanted to play a Paladin, but didn't want to deal with spell casting. Kind of like what I WISH the Scout Rogue was to the Ranger.

[@Jvstm]

That's exactly what I did for my PDK.

[@trex9938]

I’m pleasantly surprised by how the build works in game. I had always believed that it was awful, until a friend of mine played one for a one shot. He played a variant human purple dragon knight with the healer feat and made a ridiculously good support build. It was fun to play with him.

[@jonnyphunder8741]

This class runs into the problem the fighter subclasses face where the battle master feels like a better support fighter than the actual supportive subclass

[@frankyquilavafireblast895]

Your guys ability to be positive about almost every subclass astounds me, I was expecting you guys to absolutely tear this one to shreds; once again I am pleasantly surprised I think with A few minor changes here and there this might be a pretty OK fighter but I think it’s a little mediocre. But yeah, we’re a little less than a month away, good luck guys covering 22+ new classes

[@nicholasponick6906]

Same. It was a fair review of the subclass. I can't wait for the new sub classes to be reviewed

[@garrettdaly9893]

Currently playing the shit out of this sub class I love it. Works well in a low magic game too as a sub for a paladin.

[@madocmayhem]

Gotta say loved this video, most of the purple dragon Knight reviews have focused on how poor it is in comparison to other subclasses. It was nice to hear a view on the class itself, one with ideas on group and teamwork synergy too. Again keep it up every new video gets better and better.

[@dadbod808]

I think its a great class for veteran plays to help new players time time to shine... I've played support classes with new players and its fantastic watching kids get their hero moments

[@elliotbryant3459]

could be kinda cool as a variant human, take the healer feat at first level and get eventually inspiring leader and shield master. Throw in 5 or 6 valor or glamour bard levels along the way. Won't be leading the way on damage but thanks to the 6 fighter asi's you'll provide a lot of support.

[@URGE]

Very interesting support idea. I like it! Thanks for watching!

[@garrettdaly9893]

This is true if you're down for UA the chef feat works well too

[@marcwells942]

"Banneret Fighter" is a way cooler name than "Purple Dragon Knight." I just feel so... Barney saying "purple dragon knight"

[@Yabuturtle]

I don't mind the name. I like purple and dragons and knights, so it's fine with me. Although Purple Dragon Knight sounds more like an order you would join, rather than being a subclass.

[@Hello-yt7jp]

@@Yabuturtle I believe it is an order in the forgotten realms

[@lockwoan01]

I had an idea for a Hogan's Heroes themed story, where Hogan and his men play D&D, as Carter gets the books and dice in a Red Cross package (don't ask why), and decide to rope Shultz, and Klink, into the game, with Shultz being the Moral Center as a Purple Dragon Knight, and Klink is the butt monkey thief. Idea is a Vampire Lord (Hogan cameo) has kidnapped the Princess (Klink's Secretary cameo), and now the King (Burkhalter cameo) has put together a team, comprised of a group of prisoners, who are in it for a Royal Pardon - Carter as an Alchemist Artificer (arrested for accidently blowing down a bank wall that was then robbed), Kinchloe as a half-drow Necromancer (Necromancy is illegal), Newkirk is a Lore Bard (caught in bed with the wrong lord's wife, not that the wife was complaining), and LeBeau is a halfling Oathbreaker Paladin and is easily the most Evil of the lot (or is he?) - with Shultz there to keep them in line. Then there's Klink - a spy for the King who almost accidentally drowned a lord he was watching (Hochstetter cameo), in a bowl of soup - he'd fallen from his higher hiding place and had landed on said lord and has been in the dungeon for a few months as a result - this is his last chance for redemption.

[@jwuphoff]

I have been awaiting for your review of this subclass!!! I love your guys reviews. They make me happy

[@Darthvegeta8000]

This one rocks. Was looking for a heroic knight without goofy powers. I think I can use this class and theme it around a small knightly order.

[@matthewvandecoevering8942]

I have a new appreciation for this subclass now great job!

[@ericbenthall3283]

Thanks for all the work guys keep it up.

[@stormbreaker3027]

Also to add what I mentioned earlier about multiclassing with this class I would personally use a couple lvls of the draconic bloodline sorcerer to multiclass with the banneret for flavor/rp, and giving it more flexibility with the spells it would gain. In doing this you literally could rp the heck out of the dragon knight aspect of a the banneret subclass.

[@stormbreaker3027]

Something else I'd like to include that can really help out this subclass alot is feats as long as your stats are pretty good to begin with. So I'm in a ghost of saltmarsh campaign playing a noble lord, and being a variant human taking the healer feat right off has been a massive life saver, an the next feat im taking is the Aberrant Dragonmark feat which give me a cantrip (sword burst), a 1st lvl spell (absorb elements), and the ability to heal or do force dmg. However that still leaves 2 more feats or ability scores increases later on which really gives you a nice way to build onto your pc, and away to really enhance the banneret into something more beneficial to your party imo.

[@JaminHGrilla]

I LOVE FREE STUFF! Keep up the cool vids guys.

[@cbilici]

Huh that's way more positive than most reviews are, it's really good to see.

[@alexfalcone8963]

I actually like this subclass. Never hurts to have that extra support, especially if there isnt a designated healer in the party. Worth looking into making a build for it i think

[@Year2047]

The healing is pretty cool

[@Jvstm]

FAVOURITE CLASS!!! I have a homebrew that fixes I think most of the problems while still keeping that Charisma support Fighter feel if you're at all interested. I admit the base class is pretty weak in comparison to other Fighters, but it's still a Fighter class which is a SOLID core and the flavour is 10/10.

[@gs8743]

I really dig the channel guys

[@johnblack1801]

I really love your channel. Thanks for all the great content.

[@Wineblood]

Grats on 6k boys.

[@TRosati26]

Dope subclass! I may do this the next time I craft a Fighter!

[@psychotime5023]

I love this sub class flavor wise

[@trevorworkman6211]

I just got done watching the dungeon dudes review of this subclass this morning. I came into this video with a hatred for the subclass because of that but something about the way you explained this opened my eyes a bit to the role that this is supposed to play. Do I want to play this subclass? Still no. Is it still bad? Yes. Is it a little better than I thought it was? Maybe.

[@swordsman111982]

It’s not a bad subclass per say. Like the battle rage or beast master are a bad subclasses. It’s just not as powerful as the other fighter classes.

[@matthewwoods632]

Hmm this would be an interesting one for an intrigue campaign. The RP flavor it’s going for is good too but I feel you could flavor any subclass to work similarly if you want different perks...

[@Reluxthelegend]

Really want to play a 2:30 maybe if you combine this with a dip in Hexblade so that you can focus on charisma.

[@staticdynamic1605]

always informative

[@williamturner6192]

Use your inspiring surge on your rogue. Sneak attack is 1ce per turn.

[@Yabuturtle]

It's nice to see others who think the Purple Dragon Knight isn't dog shit. xD I see that so many times. It's not THAT bad. Not my favorite but it actually can be pretty handy, especially where there's a story where magic is not a huge focus.

[@cronykil74]

Just found you guys. Very interesting chat.

[@lordmeruem6759]

Bad subclass, Good times. Keep up the good work guys!

[@Sodapop-nj7ee]

Interesting thanks for the video

[@Beardaniels]

I love your videos and I'm looking forward to your opinions of all the new content.

[@webbywestside4419]

I honestly am super interested in this subclass and am planning on building a loxodon with the feat inspiring leader. I will make sure to update and tell anyone how it goes!

[@stormbreaker3027]

Finally thank you! 😃

[@stormbreaker3027]

Tbh tho I know this sc gets alot of flack, but imagine what a dip into a charisma based class can do for it 🤔. However I won't say it doesn't need a revision since it does on its features for sure, but as a multiclass you can take a rough diamond an shine it up into something nice 👌

[@daveb6390]

I don't know about anyone else, but I think of the PDK/banneret, I think of Gondegal. Anyone remember him? Cormyri general, wandering in Ravenloft way back in 2e?

[@jasonnguyen350]

More subclass reviews

[@cregg1926]

It isn't all that great but at least it's simple! May be a cool, less complicated support for a beginner who wants to both fight and help. I kinda like it!

[@lastwymsi]

I just realized... in D&D saying something looks good on Paper can also mean it looks good in game, since it would also be on Paper! xD *(Unfortunately it doesn't quite work here, but still fun)*

[@TheDolphinLegend]

Imagine 2 or 3 of these escorting a noble. I think it would be so fun to bodyguard a squishy prince wizard while playing this class!

[@Darkningvolt]

I can't wait for the new subclasses for Fighter, that psi knight. I going Jedi

[@emmanuelmercado1162]

This one seems to be not very popular but I actually really like it, or at least the idea of it since I haven't played one yet

[@e749]

I actually homebrewed an edit to the Banneret which most of my players actually use. It's called the Paragon and basically made this subclass a tankier version of what this class is trying to do. Don't get me wrong I love playing this subclass but it lacks that tanky feel when I hear the words Banneret.

[@Year2047]

I played one at low levels and it was cool but that thing just drops off so fast.

[@dmeyer0804]

This one is under tuned a bit. Still ok as an off healer tank. Needs sentinel feat to really do anything though

[@leviousley9719]

I feel the picture used is way to cool for the actual class. lol

[@ceocortes]

Awsome vid as allways

[@wizzz1967cm]

I played a purple dragon knight it wasn't really that fun some of the abilities don't work really good it's a cool name for a subclass but it's bad on paper anyways keep up the good work guys take care and have an amazing day

[@pokoh1267]

This subclass could be a a great support

[@theluxman404]

Feels like you need a huge party to make this feel like a helpful team member

[@HighPhoenix1754]

Eh. It's effects feel designed for the traditional 4 man band

[@swordsman111982]

I really wish they made this class better. I love the lore and it’s not a horrible class. It just feels like how some class at lvl get two abilities at levels, a good one and an okay one. This class feels like they forgot to give it the other ability at each level. Like you get Rally and “ you get add your charisma score to your second wind.” Something like that.

[@shadowyoshirider]

Time to hear that purple dragon knight is.... there?

[@IARsmiley]

If the Purple Dragon Knight was actually helpful: Level 3: Focus of the Battle: While you are flanking an enemy with an ally, you impose disadvantage on all attacks that enemy makes towards a single flanking ally. Each round you are able to choose the ally this ability is applicable to at the start of your turn, if there is more than one flanking ally. This ability only works on one enemy at a time. Whenever you begin flanking an enemy, the first attack made against you by that enemy is made with advantage. Reminder of One's Power: Once per long rest you have the ability to use a reaction to shout enduring words to an ally within 60 feet of you who has dropped to 0 hp. If the ally passes a DC 10 Constitution Saving Throw, they go down to 1HP instead. For this ability to work your ally must not be affected by the deafened condition, and you must retain your ability to speak. Your words are also powerful and booming, and can be heard up to 300 feet. If the ally is within 5 feet away from you, they can make the Constitution Saving throw with advantage, however all ability checks or saving throws that involve hearing are made with disadvantage for the next 10 minutes, due to the loud shouting being directed at them. Level 7: Lead by Example: Whenever you use your Action Surge ability, your technicality as a Fighter is revealed to others. The nearest ally within 60 feet of you that can see you use your Action Surge ability is also able to use the Action Surge ability within the next 60 seconds. Your ally must not be affected by the blinded condition. If there is more than one ally within the same range of your nearest position, and also not affected by the Blinded condition, it is up to the DM's discretion on which ally is able to also use the Action Surge ability. If this ability is given to another fighter and they decide to use their Action Surge ability and the Action Surge ability granted by you, on their same turn, they do so at the cost of 1 level of exhaustion if unarmored, 2 levels of exhaustion if wearing Light or Medium Armor, and 3 levels of exhaustion if wearing heavy armor. Level 10: Enduring Inspiration: Whenever you use the Indomitable ability, you have the option of letting out a booming roar or shout words of inspiration, that grant benefits to the allies that are closer to your voice's vicinity. Each ally who can hear you and that are within 60 feet of your roar, are given a d8 inspiration die to use for the next 10 minutes. The inspiration die increases to a d10 at 15th level and a d12 at 18th level. Allies may only access one inspiration die at a time. Your allies must not be affected by the deafened ability, and you must retain your ability to speak in order for this ability to work. The booming shouts can be heard up to 300 feet away. Level 15: Penetrator of Defenses: You are able to tactically able to maneuver and cleave into your enemies in a way that lowers their defense, but also may be detrimental to your own well being, due the mass amount of concentration and exerted energy it takes to use this ability. As a bonus action your attacks are able to impose vulnerability on an enemy by the next ally that would do damage to it. If the ally's attack roll is a Natrual 20 and they would do Bludgeoning, Slashing, Piercing, Force, or Psychic damage to the enemy, the damage is instead tripled. This is affect remains active until the start of your next turn. You may do this a number of times equal to your Constitution modifier, however the more you do this between Long Rests, the more disadvantages it imposes on you. 1 use - No affects 2 uses - All attacks made against you within the next 10 minutes are made with advantage 3 uses - All attacks made against you are made with advantage until a long rest, and you suffer 2 levels of exhaustion 4 uses - You suffer 3 more levels of exhaustion 5 uses - You keep your HP but are incapacitated and must succeed 3 death saving throws or die. Only a long rest or a Greater Restoration spell can allow you to awaken. 6 uses - Death The affects reset during a long rest but the levels of exhaustion still wear off normally. Level 18: Guide to Victory: As an action you help a willing ally within 60 feet of you dig deep and make a reckless attack. If the ally is unwilling choose a different ally. The ally's next melee or ranged weapon attack is made with advantage while also imposing advantage to all attack rolls made against them, and vulnerability to the next attack made against them, until the start of their next turn. On a hit your ally deals an extra 7d8 + 30 damage of whatever kind of damage of the weapon that is being used. All dice that land on a 1 may be rerolled once. If the target enemy has 100 or less HP, and your ally's attack hits, the enemy automatically dies. Your ally must not be affected by the deafened condition, and you must retain your ability to speak. If you are the last of your party that's not incapacitated, or the last or only party member that's using a simple, martial, or magical weapon, you may use this ability on yourself. You can use this ability once per Long Rest.

[@vuelle9816]

I’m making a amethyst half dragon who has this subclass. Her name is Barney.

[@paulgarrison]

Strange subclass!

[@brendenlake9877]

What if you’re already subscribed? Also! I love your channel and your evaluation of different classes

[@leohale6449]

The support fighter

[@tawumpas]

I'll keep my hopes up that they offer ALL fighters a couple maneuvers in the future play updates! think it's a great talent :) should be allowed as a class feature to a couple classes; perhaps. Extending manuvers to rangers or making battle master martial focused ranger. Even as a level up class feature; beast master need buffs. Imagine your beast companion uses trip attacks! That's fun. Consider rogue. They steadily get more sneak attack die, maybe fighters get maneuvers at a greater rate and ranger slowly get maneuvers. Monks too? But not rogue if you're asking.

[@daniellambeth6769]

Oh shit a giveaway! This subclass is kind of a dumpster fire haha.Luckily fighter is pretty good as a base class so if your team REALLY needs a little extra support, this works (almost) ok

[@liamfitzgerald1400]

The obvious fix here is to allow the player to transform into an ancient purple dragon once per long rest.

[@URGE]

I’ll allow it XD Thanks for watching!

[@DracosDiabolis]

A fighter with a twist of bard.... yes Captain America. Shield of throwing and returning +3 Lol

[@URGE]

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[@3s7acad0]

Much kinder to this one than I was, that's for sure. The idea of a support-based fighter is very appealing to me but at the end of the day this one just doesn't do it for me. Here's hoping Tasha's Cauldron has something that fits that role better!

[@ankh-es8os]

Just commenting for tasha's

[@alexandresilveira6905]

Sure thing I want to participate, but yeah this subclass is subpar, I wish they made a rework of it.

[@muse0ica]

~Brigitte Voice~ RALLY TO ME!!

[@LordTonzilla]

Yay! It's time for the worst fighter!

[@URGE]

Feelsbadman. Good for new players as it’s pretty simple though. Thanks for watching!

[@chrissoto7187]

You could take the magic initiate feat build for dex fighter so you can dump strength for charisma for warlock spells

[@LordTonzilla]

@@chrissoto7187 Ok, but why?

[@lucack6348]

@@LordTonzilla cool why les

[@traceyllickman6379]

Gotta love the purple people eater

[@desmondfalakei7108]

So when’s the review of the one eyed, one horned giant purple people eater? Now I have that song stuck in my head 🤭

[@Hesauce]

My brother found this type of fighter cool, then he saw the abilities

[@lofieva4639]

Seems like a weak subclass but actually probably better for a new player rather than a champion. Honestly it's not bad, it's just pretty simple. I'm gonna use it next.

[@lowidex7803]

time to make a meme PC character for this fight subclass for fun factor

[@leem4386]

don’t mind me just entering the giveaway haha

[@markschrokosch9913]

Hope I win.

[@madmangos5027]

I just feel like everything the Dragon Knight does battle master does better(the name is cooler tho).

[@Exisist5151]

I think I’ve figured out that I like the underpowered classes a ton, I don’t know why, but every class/subclass/spell/feat that’s viewed poorly by the community I gravitate towards.

[@mr7shesha001]

To be honest, purple dragon knight fighter is the worst fighter subclass option. However, (this might sounds crazy) what if you are running a game with 4 or 5 purple dragon knight fighters? I think this would make for a hilarious campaign XD. Good job on the video. I am loving the series more and more. Keep it up.

[@michaelanderson6484]

This sounded so awesome to me, but turned out nearly as bad as my first character... Bummer.

[@fabiofernandezluna5255]

It seems really roleplayable, but in terms of power or support capabilities it seems underwealming

[@thenatetful]

Even if it was a different color, it would not help.

[@D4rkW4ri0]

When Purple is your favorite color You love dragons And think fighters are pretty cool But can't play this class

[@joebuterbaugh4717]

I honestly hope they redo this subclass at some point. It has such a good theme but horrible execution

[@ryancatlin675]

Just a bit of a fighter that's a crying bard

[@Wreckur4203]

Good Name Bad Subclass

[@Paxladar]

comment for Tasha's!!!

[@joshuaarnaud993]

Random comment

[@macenanoro826]

Haven't watched the video yet, but have heard this subclass be booty. Let's hope you can find a way to redeem it! Lol Edit: Oh no. It IS booty! Still a great video though!

[@benjaminwoodham6682]

So to me, this is the worst subclass in all of 5e, I’m surprised how positive ya’ll rated it.

[@scarystones9738]

I'm not a fan of this subclass. If I go fighter, I prefer the EK.

[@prophetisaiah08]

This subclass runs into a problem of being overly generic, I feel. The fighter's base abilities have the weakest class fiction of all the base classes, and this subclass doesn't actually add anything to the class to work with. Even less than the Champion, really. It wants to be the fighter that has that bard-like battle inspiration, but a Valor bard just does that so much better. It's not a bad subclass in isolation, but there's a big opportunity cost involved because you're not playing something else that could offer more.

[@mikeleonard5713]

It's so bad. Soooo bad.

[@URGE]

So bad maybe but idk about soooo bad. Easy for new players I guess and more of a support role, but compared to the other subclasses.... thanks for watching!

[@mikeleonard5713]

Man, I wish it was more of a support-y fighter. I would play that! It's just so hard to justify picking this subclass when cavalier and battle master exist.

[@PedroHISilva]

Sometimes.you need second wind and no one else needs healing. Or your party needs it, but your life is almost full. You would like to save an ally from a bad charisma save, but you just succeed it. This subclass is not only poor in number of benefits, it's also very poorly designed. The concept is actually decent, but unfortunately it has a terrible execution.

[@Distrezzed]

#worstsubclass

[@URGE]

#feelsbadman. Thanks for watching!