Gnome Champion Fighter Build Guide
Why Champion?
The Gnome Champion Fighter combines Gnome's racial traits with the Champion's specialized features. As a Striker, this build excels in combat with a unique twist from the Champion archetype.
Key features include Improved Critical, Remarkable Athlete, Additional Fighting Style. With STR or DEX as the primary ability at 15, this build maximizes the Fighter's core strengths.
Champion Features
Improved Critical
Level 3Your weapon attacks score a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20.
Remarkable Athlete
Level 3You can add half your Proficiency Bonus (round up) to any Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution check you make that doesn't already use your Proficiency Bonus. In addition, when you make a running Long Jump, the distance you can cover increases by a number of feet equal to your Strength modifier.
Additional Fighting Style
Level 7You can choose a second option from the Fighting Style class feature.
Heroic Warrior
Level 10You have advantage on saving throws to avoid being Incapacitated or killed outright.
Superior Critical
Level 15Your weapon attacks score a critical hit on a roll of 18, 19, or 20 on the d20.
Survivor
Level 18You regain hit points equal to 1d6 + your Constitution modifier when you finish a Short Rest. You must have at least 1 hit point to gain this benefit.
Recommended Ability Scores
Gnome Traits That Benefit Champion Fighter
Gnomish Cunning
Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.
Darkvision
Gnome Darkvision helps Fighters scout ahead and fight in darkness without needing a torch.
Combat Effectiveness
| Level | HP | Melee DPR | Ranged DPR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Level 11 | 81 | 10.73 | 10.73 |
| Level 17 | 123 | 10.73 | 10.73 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ♦ Champion grants Improved Critical at level 3
- ♦ High hit points for frontline durability
- ♦ Darkvision for dungeon exploration
- ♦ Strong melee damage output
- ♦ Good armor class and initiative
Weaknesses
- ♦ Low Wisdom — vulnerable to common saving throws
- ♦ Limited ranged and magical options without multiclassing
- ♦ Small size limits heavy weapon usage
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