Shifter
Ancient legends weave tales of the divine goddess Lyana, whose celestial grace bestowed upon mortals a rare and extraordinary gift: the ability to become Shifters. Chosen ones, touched by the moon's enchantment, found themselves blessed with the power to harness the primal energies of the lunar cycle, transforming their very beings at will. As guardians of the natural order and champions of the moon's luminance, Shifters view themselves as kin to Lyana herself, their essence intricately entwined with the essence of the moon goddess. Guided by the phases of the moon, they draw strength from its celestial dance, believing themselves to be the chosen warriors in the eternal struggle between light and shadow.
While Lyana's physical presence has long ascended to the heavens, her spiritual influence remains palpable among the Shifters, who cherish a mystical bond with their divine patron. Through dreams and visions, the moon goddess offers guidance and blessings, observing and approving of their noble deeds from her celestial realm. For players immersed in the Crusaders TTRPG, embodying a Shifter brings forth a tapestry of delights: from mastering the art of shape-shifting to embracing the lunar blessings that infuse their very being, each moment is a testament to their celestial lineage. With boundless roleplaying opportunities and a versatile skill set that fosters team synergy, the allure of the Shifter class is as irresistible as the moon's enchanting glow on a starlit night.
Shifter Proficiencies
Proficiencies
- Max Hit Points: 12
- Hit Points Per Level: 7
- Saving Throws: Fortitude
- Weapons: Caster, Gun, Simple, Ranged & Martial Weapons
- Armor: Accessories with no armor bonus
- Skills & Feat: You gain 6 levels of skill proficiencies, and 1 feat.
- Spellcasting Focus: Caster, Gun, Simple, Ranged & Martial Weapons
Spellcasting Stats
- Spellcasting Modifier (SM): Charisma (CHA, INT, or WIS)
- Spellcasting DC (SD): 8 + Proficiency Modifier (PM) + Spellcasting Modifier (SM)
- Spell List: Choose either Martial, Support, or Arcane.
Fighting Stats
- Fighting Modifier (FM): Dexterity (DEX or STR)
- Fighting DC (FD): 8 + Proficiency Modifier (PM) + Fighting Modifier (FM)
Tier 1 Shifter Features
Tier 1 is the features you will receive from levels 1-5
Moonshifter
At 1st level, You gain 60 feet of Darkvision that allows you to see in both magical and non magical darkness. Your AC can't be less than 13 + (PM) regardless of what kind of armor you're wearing.
In addition, you gain 2 shift points per level. You can spend a shift point to gain +2 to all saving throws, attack rolls, skill checks, and double your Darkvision. Your transformation lasts a number of rounds equal to your PM. You can double this duration by taking 1 level of exhaustion.
Lunar Aspect
At 2nd level,
Choose a lunar aspect: Lunar Guardian, Lunar Warden, or Lunar Sentinel.
Lunar Guardian: You gain the ability to create a protective barrier of lunar energy around yourself or an ally you can see within 60 feet, granting temporary hit points equal to your Shifter level plus your Spellcasting modifier on your turn.
Lunar Warden: You can detect magic within 15ft of you at all times. In addition, you can attack invisible creatures without disadvantage.
Lunar Sentinel:
As a bonus action, you can use your action to issue a commanding presence, forcing enemies within a 30ft radius to make a Cognitive saving throw against your Fighting DC or be compelled to target you with their attacks until the end of your next turn.
When you finish a long rest Lyana can grant you a different option.
Ability Score Increase or Feat
At 4th level, you can choose between the following:
Ability Score Increase:
Increase an ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1.
Feat:
Choose one feat from the list of feats.
Skill Proficiency
At 5th level, you can choose between the following:
Ability Score Increase:
Increase an ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1.
Skill Increase:
You gain proficiency 1 levels of proficiency in 3 skills.
Tier 2 Shifter Features
Lunar Empowerment
At 7th level, your attacks and spells deal additional Lunar damage equal to your Shifter level at night or while in magical darkness. You only gain half of this damage during the day or while in bright light.
Predatory Instincts
At 9th level, When you make a saving throw to take damage, you instead take no damage if you succeed on the saving throw, and only half damage if you fail.
Ability Score Increase or Feat
At 10th level, you can choose between the following:
Ability Score Increase:
Increase an ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1.
Feat:
Choose one feat from the list of feats.
Tier 3 Shifter Features
Lyana's Veil
At 12th level, while shifted you cast a shadow of magical darkness in a 5ft radius around yourself. While in darkness you gain the effects of invisibility against creatures that rely on sight.
Moonstone Recovery
At 14th level, while in magical darkness you regain 2 spell points per round.
Ability Score Increase or Feat
At 15th level, you can choose between the following:
Ability Score Increase:
Increase an ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1.
Feat:
Choose one feat from the list of feats.
Tier 4 Shifter Features
Arcane Flux
At 17th level, you resonate with lunar energy, enabling you to amplify or dampen arcane energies in their vicinity. Once every 5 rounds, you can counter one spell or double the damage or healing of one spell cast within 120 feet of you.
Ability Score Increase or Feat
At 19th level, you can choose between the following:
Ability Score Increase:
Increase an ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1.
Feat:
Choose one feat from the list of feats.
Avatar of Lyana
At 20th level, you have gained full control over your shifting abilities. You can shift at will without suffering exhaustion. In addition, you can convert shift points into spell points and can regain all shift points when you finish a long rest.
