Psi Warrior Fighter - D&D 5e Subclass Series

[@Beardaniels]

Battle smith 3/ fighter X. Thrown weapon fighting and returning weapon use intelligence as your atk stat.

[@gnomesaiyan1680]

Plus you get access to Heroism and Shield spells. And every Jedi needs a Droid Companion er I mean Steel Defender.

[@desmondfalakei7108]

Charisma is their dump stat, so they have the personality of the prequel Jedi’s...

[@jaredpuwalski8545]

Obi-Wan has an amazing charisma. He was known as the Negotiator after all.

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[@Hyde0991]

I doubt the Int requirement isn’t a big problem any more than a Paladin needing Cha. Plus, if you want to build this subclass from level one, you probably plan ahead with your Ability Scores depending on how you generate stats.

[@URGE]

Paladin is a bit different as it is a half caster with spells like smites that don’t have saving throws or chance to hit but just extra damage. That means you can just pick those types of spells that don’t really rely on Cha score at all and you’ll be fine. With this, these abilities rely more on having that int score to be more effect if that makes sense. Of course you’ll know that ahead of time, and you’d probably get by fine with a +3. We just aren’t big fans of stuff like these hybrid “1/3 spellcasters” subclasses. Thanks for watching!

[@Hyde0991]

@@URGE I suppose Paladins also have core class abilities that scale with Cha while fighter explicitly does not have anything work off of Int that isn’t a subclass. And if you’re not interested in just using the Fighter’s extra ASIs to bump Str, Con, AND Int then the subclass gets a little tricky to work with. Still, I’d be happy to play this one over the Eldritch Knight.

[@benja9986]

From what i am experiencing right now (i qm only lvl 6 so not that far in to the game) but i multiclassed 2 lvls into wizzard and took bladesinger and the its pretty fun cause you have a bid of spelcasting that isnt gimped and i have a rapier so strength is my dump stat

[@karatekoala4270]

​@@URGEthat's an interesting take because the bladesinger has the same point spread.

[@scottburns7974]

Artillerist artificer is a great multi class with this as the tiny cannon can be controlled with your psychic abilities

[@binolombardi]

I feel like you guys didn’t talk about how effective the protective field feature can be. While the damage it may reduce seems limited, it’s always applicable. It doesnt require the damage to be from an attack roll, saving throw, ability check, or even a damage roll. It can be used to reduce ANY damage, regardless of the source, so long as: -the damage occurs within 30ft of the warrior -warrior has a die and reaction -warrior can see the creature. •Rogue fails to disarm a trap and is damaged in some way, the warrior may reduce the damage. •somebody takes fall damage, warrior may reduce. •someone fails a saving throw vs a spell or other harmful effect, warrior may reduce. •spells and effects that don’t actually roll damage may be reduced, such as guardian of faith. Fighters usually don’t have particularly useful reactions, this ability gives this subclass the ability to potentially prevent quite a bit of damage throughout the day against exactly who needs it. Could be quite handy at keeping a caster on their feet and reducing concentration saves.

[@jaredpuwalski8545]

I’d say this subclass is even more reliant on intelligence than eldritch knight is because EK’s can just pick spells that don’t use intelligence.

[@assassinxiii13]

The tiny object restriction only limits what you can move to and from your hand with telekinetic movement. You can still move objects large and smaller with it. As well as allies.

[@Ryuseigun687]

I’ll say this, but there wasn’t much official ruling with the telekenetic movement which is a bit annoying at times, but can really work in your favour. I played this in a campaign and I was able to lift large rocks 30ft into the air and drop them on enemies, and that would do a TON of damage. This fighter subclass is really fun and really useful. I rolled bad stats but my character is still somehow alive because the subclass is so versatile, I heavily recommend trying it out

[@mrSift27]

I imagine the jump as obiwan in episode 1. You guys called it saying, of course, Jedi. A little lack luster compared to previous editions apparently, but still a dope-alicous class. Once again, a great video guys! Can’t wait too see where this channel goes moving forward. Merry Christmas my dudes! Edit: GIVE THIS GUY A COLORED SUNBLADE

[@maybevoldemort8995]

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[@normal6483]

While some weapons are small, and others are medium, plenty of weapons count as Tiny. Daggers are a solid example of tiny weapons. Remember that Small is the size of a halfling or gnome - unless the weapon is just as large as they are, the weapon is Tiny or smaller. (As a general rule, Light weapons are Tiny, Heavy weapons are Medium, and all other weapons are Small.)

[@URGE]

The example for tiny objects given in the books is a bottle or a lock. It could be argued that a dagger is roughly the size of a bottle. DM discretion of course as always. Thanks for watching!

[@mikeleonard5713]

If I'm ever going to play a fighter for a long term campaign, this one seems like a great choice. Has anyone gotten to play this class a lot? How does it feel compared to battlemaster?

[@sterlingwalters7521]

Battle Master but ✨spicy✨

[@speedlarcool132]

I’m playing one right now and I love it. I love battlemaster and Eldritch knight and this subclass is a mix of both of them. If you are somewhat a little bit tactical, you can move people around like they are pawns. Very fun, love it.

[@Krowster]

I’m playing a Psi warrior wild mage and I’m having the time of my life rn XDD

[@dcast781227]

I just finished a campaign with my triton psi fighter. I never picked fighter before because they all seemed boring, boy was I wrong! I destroyed the main enemy ship almost entirely on my own. Firing their own cannon balls back at them with telekinetic movement, using protective field to save our ship and then swimming under their ship and doubling physical strikes with psionic strikes to sink their ship. I highly recommend it!!

[@jbgibson7374]

The third level telekinetic ability can allow you to cripple certain spellcasters (gm dependent) by stealing spell components or censers. Though this ability would be absolutely busted if it could be used in reaction, it’s still really good if you strategize

[@prophetisaiah08]

It's not hard to start with two 16s for stats, and the fighter gets more ASIs than any other class, so managing this character could be fine. You may end up with your CON being slightly lower than other fighters, though (+1 instead of +2 or +3).

[@karatekoala4270]

Actually the Arcane Archer used INT as well. Which is why I usually do ranged. If you multi with soul knife thrown weapon style is a natural fit.

[@kylebarchus365]

you could also do this with a multiclass of Bladesinger Wizard

[@JediMasterPhilip]

The Intelligence isn't a huge ask. Fighters get 2 extra ASI's. Focusing on str, con, and int; or dex, con, and int; (your choice, depending on whether you want light, medium, or heavy armor) you can get a decent spread at level 1 with point buy, clocking in at 16:14:16, respectively. By level 20, you can have all 3 of your main scores capped, a feat monks WISH they could achieve. You would be accurate, tough, and have subclass abilities that reliably hit. That's nothing to sneeze at. Being MAD doesn't make fighters mad. Want a feat? "Settle" for an 18 in Con or int. That's still really good.

[@Sodapop-nj7ee]

Merry Christmas guys and keep up the great work

[@bjarnivalur6330]

I feel like this could be a good base to multiclass with, first thing that comes to mind would be Bladesinging Wizard and/or Soulknife Rogue to complete the jedi aesthetic.

[@fightingfalcon777]

I have seen one guy do a Luke Skywalker build that multiclass Psi Warrior with Battle Smith and Bladesinger. It actually fit pretty nicely

[@cbilici]

I want to play this as a dex based melee fighter and take defensive duelist and mobile. I think it would be great.

[@Krowster]

I’m using this build with a wild mage and it’s interesting lol

[@jiiaga5017]

I got to play one of these in a level 5 one-shot. Telekinetic movement was a lifesaver, I saved so many party members with that ability. Every fighter has the same problem with being hit at higher levels, so i don't think what you guys bring up is actually a problem. A battlemaster is still going to have all of the same problems. The ASI's don't seem like an issue to me, partly because fighters get more of them, but also for feats I am definitely taking telekinetic, and probably telepathic, and both of those have a +1 int rider. If you start with a 16 int, and take both of those feats, you are at 18 already fairly early. You'll probably not be a giant damage dealer, but you'll have a ton of battlefield utility. And maybe you'll get lucky and find something that gives you a strength bonus and won't have to worry about adding extra points. Magic items DO exist!

[@binolombardi]

I may be wrong but I think you guys seem to have slightly misinterpreted the telekinetic movement portion of this subclasses Psionic Power feature. -You can target loose objects of large size or smaller -you can target a willing creature other than yourself, with no size limitation. -if the object being targeted is tiny, you can additionally move it to or from your hand. -target is required to be seen, be within 30ft range of you, and must be laced in an unoccupied space within 30ft of you, unless it’s a tiny object since that can end in your hand(the spot you occupy).

[@URGE]

These types things are often up to DM discretion, so we didn’t want to get too into it. Merry Christmas and thanks for watching!

[@jiiaga5017]

@@URGE The DM is discretioning you right out of playing the subclass then, since what it does is clearly stated.

[@benja9986]

@@jiiaga5017 depends on what you want to do since it says lose objects of large or smaller if you are holding a weapon it isn't lose but if it is in it's scabbard (dont know if thats the way you spell it) it could be considered lose but that is more of a dm thing

[@jorgepettigrew8013]

Perfect for a Githyanki!!!!!

[@HumanKatamari]

I have a high INT soulknife as my new character, thinking o mylticlasssing to psi warrior for the rp. This sub seems a lot of fun.

[@smoke-rampage6618]

Nice subclass

[@Tsuna_SoulSilver]

How about mixing Psi Warrior with an Artificer subclass with a focus on constitution and intelligent?

[@mcullennz]

Yeah, 3 levels in battlesmith let's you attack with intelligence. And you get a pet. Could be a fun build.

[@erikwilliams1562]

The best way I see to use this class

[@frankyquilavafireblast895]

I think you guys are also looking over the fact that fighters get multiple ability score improvement so it is possible to have a mid to high intelligence mod and just start dumping ability scores into strength or dexterity depending on what build you want But yeah the criticisms level that they are valid since fighters don’t really use intelligence that much

[@URGE]

Definitely better having extra ability score improvements being a fighter, but just feels a bit awkward going into int with the limited abilities. You don’t have to fully invest in int, but if you don’t support it much, you’re abilities will be pretty lackluster. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelstowe2167]

"Many Githyanki train to become such warriors." Hmm... a race of evil space warriors that can move objects with their mind... called the "Gith"... Not exactly a subtle reference is it?

[@bryananderson6645]

Oddly enough, the earliest mention of Githyanki is in a GRRM novel from '77 and has nothing to do with either the Sith or the D&D race (beyond the name). Pretty sure the script for A New Hope was the first mention of 'Sith' in Star Wars, also in '77. So unless GRRM got an early draft of the script, used the name in the novel, and expected it to be adapted into an entirely different context. . . Well, it's still an interesting parallel at least.

[@mcullennz]

3 levels in battlesmith artificer to attack with intelligence

[@macenanoro826]

Ooooh

[@mcullennz]

And if you are a smallfolk you can ride your pet

[@funionsflagons7844]

Or just go all in on artificer. Or just do battle master

[@nexusaquarion9281]

So gem Dragonborn force one or psychic one

[@erikwilliams1562]

I’m so happy someone else has the same opinions of this class. Way too MAD

[@ancientreddragon5617]

Welp..... Looks like my next character is Galen Marrick (Starkiller from The Force Unleashed games)

[@Zack.Knuckles]

I’m going to be using a Psi Warrior soon. I’m going to be a half-elf(sun descent) for mage hand. Medium Armor Master, Shield and Scimitar, Blind Fighting (fighting style) for the quote that Obi-Wan tells Luke to never trust his eyes. A general skirmisher-type fighter, with force powers. Honestly I’m looking forward to playing it. Should I go for +3 int by the end or +4 through feats? I don’t want to do too heavy of an investment if I don’t need it, but I’m asking because I’m not the smartest. I will be getting Dexterity to 20, and Constitution will probably be 14, but I might get INT and CON to 16 instead of keeping INT at 14. I have no clue I rolled decent stats so now it’s just going from there lol 😂

[@Observer31]

how did it work out for you? I'm planning on making a sword sage - melee dex built, but still a decent archer. Sage background. Standard human (to boost all stats), dump cha, dueling style... and because the party is low on support, reflavor chef to alchemy - I heal the party with tonics and healing ointments.

[@kissarmy1990]

I think a dex based fighter would be awesome for this class, like a high elf fighter

[@vallmasker]

I think point buy dex high elf: str 10 dex 14 ---> 16 con 14 int 15 --->16 wis 10 cha 8 And use your lvl 4 and lvl 6 ASI to max int, then your con at 8 and later? (I think +3 Dex is fine, at level 7 you knock someone prone with max Int, then multiatttack, so you can sometimes hit). The concentration part let war caster a tempting option, but I think it is ok to let it be. Or max Dex first and let the intelligence for later, level 8 put +2 con, because at 15th level when you need 5 int modifier you got it from lvl 12 and 14 ASI. Weird? Yes, but i think is ok.

[@Adjacentred]

I was thinking do the same thing but instead of bringing int to 15 do 14 plus 1 and at lvl 4 take telekinetic feat for the plus 1 int bringing it to 16. That way you have 2 more attributes points for somthing else.

[@hephaestusmac]

Normally I'm ok with all this but honestly the fact they think having three good ability scores is hard to get is astounding

[@URGE]

Not hard to get 3 good scores, but 3 great scores is another story. You want your primary to be 20 and if you have abilities/spells you normally want that to be the 20, but with this, your attacks and abilities are on separate abilities so it’s a bit awkward. We aren’t big fans of these type of subclasses that force you to have 2/3 good scores instead of only needing 1 max stat (like a Hexblade warlock or just a normal subclass that doesn’t add an extra stat for example). It’s still above average and solid, but if you split your scores too much, you’ll either have lower health, lower chance to hit/damage, or your abilities will have low saves/damage. Merry Christmas and thanks for watching!

[@unorthadoxgamer1284]

tiny object is hand spacfic otherwise it can be an object of large or smaller

[@markmcguire1722]

headband of intellect

[@geoxaga6507]

Idea for psi warrior, get skill expert on athletics for grappling, telekinetic for mage hand bonus action shove so save on dice, mobile to increase flight speed, and unarmed fighting style for extra grapple damage. Bonus action shove an enemy, wail on him and grapple, on next turn spend psi die on flight, combining with mobile gives flight speed of 80 feet. Move grappled opponent in the air for 30 feet while punching in face in air, spike the enemy to the ground where they take 3d6 bludgeoning, use remaining movement to move 20 feet down and fall 10 feet above the creature and land on it.

[@snarglblargn4986]

Max INT, second Dex and Con, dump either STR or CHA

[@hunterbrown2001]

You can always get a headband of intelligence

[@falsethewindow8170]

I think the requirement for intelligence isn't too bad, just due to the number of ASI's you get as a fighter, it really shouldn't be too high to get good score's in int, con and strength/dex.

[@Ryker2608]

So basically if I wanted to play Kenshi from mortal Kombat I'd roll up a fighter/psi warrior and multiclass it with monk/way of the kensei

[@josephpurdy8390]

Fighter is the least effected class. By need for multiple ability score requirements.

[@melvinhogberg]

Alex should do bodybuilding

[@TDay-uk6dq]

psi warrior is broken if you use a leonin or tabaxi with boosted movement speed at level 7 if you run you get to move 105 per turn up to 16 times at level 7

[@beryonderb8218]

It looks more like a support class

[@paulgarrison]

I made a comment about yanking weapons out of hands... I feel tiny now

[@michaelstowe2167]

As a DM, I would allow it if you follow it up with "We would be honored if you would join us."

[@Wineblood]

The requirement for intelligence as well as strength or dexterity really isn't a big issue. Your save DC goes up with your proficiency modifier as well and the die for psychic abilities also increases with level, so it's not entirely dependent on your intelligence modifier. You can easily go 14 in your 3 main stats (strength/dexterity, constitution, intelligence) without dumping all your other stats. Also, intelligence is the dump stat for fighters? I don't think so. If you want a low intelligence martial character who just beats the piss out of people with a stick, it sounds like barbarian is a better fit. The fighter description implies rigorous training which I align with military training today. Sure, fighters learn how to fight with all weapons, but they also study combat and war, they should have some knowledge in: armour and weapon maintenance, human physiology, nutrition, psychology, history of war, tactics, map reading and navigation, infiltration, information acquisition, etc.

[@URGE]

14 in primary stats will give you a lower chance to hit, lower damage and your abilities will be weaker as well (not to mention lower health). Having a 10 intelligence is about an average person, so you aren’t necessarily a bumbling, frothing idiot with a 10 or even an 8/9. It’s fine to split stats, but if you split, then you are inherently just not going to be great at any one thing. Just our opinion. Not bad, but not great either. Above average and acceptable. Thanks for watching!

[@Charlie.G506]

why the int hate? i've always make high DEX INT characters, squishy bois are awesome.

[@noahwhite2929]

I liked it before they made it psychic battlemaster. I was tankier, felt more free and natural with it's abilities, and the later abilities were simply better in mine own opinion. It was a cool concept, having a single die that grows and weakens with your overusage of the ability, but not it's just battlemaster and eldritch knight, managing fucking resources as a fighter that already has to split it's stats 3-4 ways. Jedi, which this was definitely molded after, don't have to worry about "can I jump or push again today before sitting down for hours?". Takes the initial sense of special...ness? the subclass held. Your dice are gone? Now you're are just a dude with a sword and a smooth brain because i guess my brain is tired Nerfed, and not for the better. Unfortunately, it is what it is and won't be changing

[@MG-kb7rl]

This kind of Psionic is Heresy

[@Zack.Knuckles]

I loved the UA one’s ebb and flow too. I miss it lol 😂

[@talonblack8250]

Hate to tell you bud a dagger is tiny

[@URGE]

The book gives a bottle and a lock as examples of tiny objects, so a dagger could definitely fall into that size range. However, for the ability to telekinetically move it, it specifies a “loose” object, so you couldn’t disarm someone wielding a dagger. DM discretion as always though. Thanks for watching!