Tiefling Battle Master Fighter Build Guide
Combining tiefling resilience with the tactical superiority of a Battle Master turns you into an unstoppable, fire-resistant battlefield commander.
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Why Battle Master?
Choosing a Tiefling Battle Master Fighter lets you play a tactical powerhouse who controls the flow of combat. As a Battle Master, your primary tool is Combat Superiority, which gives you specialized maneuver dice to trip, disarm, or distract your foes. While you dictate the enemy's movements, your Tiefling heritage provides crucial defensive buffers to keep you standing on the frontlines.
Your Fiendish Legacy grants you natural resistance to fire damage, one of the most common damage types in D&D. This passive protection means you can fearlessly position yourself in the middle of chaotic brawls, soaking up fiery explosions while using your maneuvers to lock down key targets. Additionally, Darkvision ensures you can hunt and maneuver in pitch-black dungeons without giving away your position with a torch.
With an optimal Strength of 15, you have the muscle to push enemies around, while your high Dexterity of 14 keeps your armor class high. You aren't just a brute; you are a clever warrior who uses tiefling toughness and tactical genius to dominate the battlefield.
Battle Master Features
Combat Superiority
Level 3You have honed your martial techniques through extensive training. You learn special techniques called maneuvers that are powered by dice called Superiority Dice. Maneuvers: You learn three maneuvers of your choice from the Maneuver Options section below. Many maneuvers enhance an attack. You can use only one maneuver per attack. You learn two additional maneuvers of your choice at 7th, 10th, and 15th level. Whenever you learn new maneuvers, you can also replace one maneuver you know with another. Superiority Dice: You have 4 Superiority Dice, which are d8s. A Superiority Die is expended when you use it. You regain all expended Superiority Dice when you finish a Short or Long Rest. You gain additional Superiority Dice as you gain fighter levels, as shown in the Superiority Dice column of the Fighter table. Over 7th level (5 dice) and 15th level (6 dice). Saving Throws: If a maneuver requires a saving throw, the DC equals 8 + your Strength or Dexterity modifier (your choice) + your Proficiency Bonus.
Student of War
Level 3You gain proficiency with one artisan's tool of your choice, and you gain proficiency with one skill of your choice that is available to fighters at 1st level.
Know Your Enemy
Level 7As a Bonus Action, you can discern certain strengths and weaknesses of a creature you can see within 30 feet of yourself. If the creature has levels in the Fighter class, you learn nothing from this ability. For 1 minute, you have advantage on attack rolls against the creature, and you gain the following benefits: You have advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks to discern the creature's alignment and state of mind. You discern if the creature is a spell caster.
Improved Combat Superiority
Level 10Your Superiority Dice increase in size from d8s to d10s.
Relentless
Level 15When you roll initiative and have no Superiority Dice remaining, you regain 1 Superiority Die.
Ultimate Combat Superiority
Level 18Your Superiority Dice increase in size from d10s to d12s.
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Tiefling Traits That Benefit Battle Master Fighter
Fiendish Legacy
Built-in damage resistance reduces incoming damage, keeping your Fighter alive longer in combat.
Darkvision
Tiefling 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 |
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ♦ Battle Master grants Combat Superiority at level 3
- ♦ High hit points for frontline durability
- ♦ Strong species-class synergy enhances core abilities
- ♦ Darkvision for dungeon exploration
- ♦ Strong melee damage output
Weaknesses
- ♦ Low Wisdom — vulnerable to common saving throws
- ♦ Limited ranged and magical options without multiclassing
Pro Tips
Leverage your Fiendish Legacy fire resistance to stand in burning areas while using Combat Superiority maneuvers to drag or push enemies into the flames.
Use Darkvision to scout ahead in pitch-black ruins, initiating combat from the shadows before your foes can react.
Spend your superiority dice early in tough fights; your Level 15 Relentless feature ensures you will always have at least one die when initiative is rolled.
Target high-Strength enemies with your maneuvers to knock them prone, giving your melee allies advantage on their attacks.
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