Martial Arms Training Manual (5e)
Slam¸ Sunder¸ Batter and Cleave your foes with this combat enhancement that introduces techniques¸ a new way to wield weapons and utilize fighting styles. Each weapon and fighting style now has an active component¸ making them more than a static bonus or hit die¸ and giving more options and tactical opportunities for you and your allies. The weapon techniques make each weapon useful in different circumstances¸ and changing your weapon may be the most important thing you do on your turn. With 3 new Fighting Styles¸ updated UA fighting styles¸ new shields¸ exotic weapons¸ and a technique for every weapon in 5e¸ this supplement is designed to provide martial classes the ability to make deeper decisions than damaging an enemy in combat. This supplement will slightly increase the power level and greatly increase the versatility of martial classes. A DM should treat this supplement as playtest material and alter techniques¸ fighting styles¸ and new weapons as needed. If you like this supplement¸ please leave a review or comment. Likewise¸ if you see anything out of place¸ post in the discussion or send me a message and I'll get it fixed ASAP. Thanks for reading. _____________________________________________________________________________ Now available for Fantasy Grounds _____________________________________________________________________________ Changelog: V1.0 - Small balance tweaks to several weapon techniques such as Daze and Stagger. Clarity edits in certain text. A couple typos in the shield and weapon sections have been fixed. V2.0 - Large revisions and tweaks to many weapon techniques¸ like the battleaxe¸ greataxe¸ and crossbows. Added UA fighting styles. Added new weapons. Added variant rules for using multiple techniques on a single weapon. V3.0 - Major revision¸ updated mechanics to allow extra attack on most weapons when using techniques. Reworks to Greatclub¸ Halberd¸ Garrote¸ Javelin¸ Light Crossbow Shortsword¸ Spear¸ Trident¸ and Warhammer. V3.1 - Mostly text fixes¸ changed rapier¸ spiked chain¸ and thrown weapon fighting style