Brawler
Primary Attributes
Athletics · Fortitude
Core Mechanic
Combat Stances
Subclasses
None — double Traits at every milestone
Overview
The Brawler needs no weapon — their body is the weapon. Through relentless training, they have mastered six distinct Combat Stances, each transforming their fighting style into something wholly different. Switching stances mid-combat is the heart of the Brawler's identity.
Alone among the nine classes, the Brawler has no subclasses. Instead, at every milestone where other classes would choose a subclass feature, the Brawler gains a second Class Trait — making them the most trait-dense class in the game.
Combat Stances
You begin each encounter in your default stance. As a free action, you may switch stance once per round. Each stance grants a passive bonus and modifies how certain Action Cards resolve — some stances reward aggression, others reward patience or positioning.
You begin each encounter in your default stance. As a free action, you may switch stance once per round. Each stance grants a passive bonus and modifies how certain Action Cards resolve — some stances reward aggression, others reward patience or positioning.
Combat Stances
Each stance fundamentally changes how the Brawler operates. Stances are persistent modes — as a free action once per round, you may shift between them.
1 — Neutral
No additional benefits.
2 — Counter
Reactionary attacks deal 2× damage and have advantage.
3 — Iron
Resistance to Force and Sharp damage, cannot be forcibly displaced.
4 — Thunder
Unarmed attacks hit all enemies within 15ft of the target for half damage.
5 — Serpent
Inflict Power Roll ailments on regular rolls too.
6 — Fury
Deal 1 extra damage dice on all damage rolls.
Level 5 — Stance Upgrade
Replace your Neutral Stance with Skirmisher Stance: You gain +15ft Speed and do not trigger reactionary attacks.
Replace your Neutral Stance with Skirmisher Stance: You gain +15ft Speed and do not trigger reactionary attacks.
Class Traits
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