The Witcher

Witcher Class | High Lord Amaram

 Witcher
A man in dark leather armor pulls a handbomb from his pack
as he finally locates the werewolf he has been tracking in the
night. His cat-like eyes glow in the moonlight, allowing him to
see the creature clearly. Throwing the Moondust bomb at the
creature's feet, he draws his twin shortswords and charges in
at the man ahead, now unable to shapeshift into his bestial
form.
Dancing backward from an oncoming pack of ghouls, a
nimble halfling quickly consumes a potion from his belt,
granting a surge of magical strength. A moment later an
empowered blast of Igni erupts from his palm, washing over
the ghouls and burning them to cinder. His blade will make
quick work of any who remain standing.
Swiftly moving her fingers to form the appropriate sign, a
half-elf slams a Yrden trap on the ground at her feet, forcing
the attacking wraith into a corporeal form. She draws her
blade, closing in for the kill.
Using different approaches, all of these are monster
hunters in their own right. Trained in swordplay, magic,
alchemy, and crafting, Witchers hunt monsters that make
ordinary men flee in terror.
Monster Hunters for Hire
Witchers dedicate their lives to hunting monsters, studying
their strengths and weaknesses in order to effectively kill
them. While Witchers may discover monsters in the wild, the
bulk of their work is spent dealing with threats closer to
civilization, where people will pay to be rid of the threats.
These jobs how Witcher's earn a living, and they frequently
move from town to town and city to city, seeking out new
contracts.
It is a life filled with constant danger from the various
beasts and monsters in the wilds. Though they train hard and
prepare extensively for their fights, not many survive to reach
old age.
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Mistrusted Nomads
Many humans who become Witchers undergo the Trial of the
Grasses, a series of mutations designed to help these hunters
become the apex predators necessary to hunt the creatures
they do. It is perhaps these mutations that lead many
commoners to be distrustful of them, due to the physical
changes the mutations bring, such as cat-like eyes.
Another possible reason for their mistrust of Witchers is
the general view that the Witchers are greedy vagabonds,
preying on the weak and needy to hand over their valuables
to deal with their problem. Whenever they do hire a Witcher,
it is often as means of last resort, which sometimes results in
a far more dire situation the Witcher now faces.
Some Witchers will work alone to track and fell their
quarry, but a number of Witchers will work together or within
a party of traveling adventurers in order to more safely face
the myriad of dangers in the world, despite having to share
the contract's pay.
Creating a Witcher
As you create your Witcher character, consider the nature of
your training. Were you given up to a Witcher school for
training by a family who couldn't afford to feed you? Did you
turn to the Witcher profession out of desperation when you
were exiled? Or perhaps you were yourself saved by a
Witcher, and as a result find yourself drawn to do the same
for others?
What is your attitude toward the commoners who mistrust
you? Do you have weary patience for their ignorance, or do
you find yourself frequently on edge, ready to snap at the next
person who claims you're just as much a monster as the ones
you're hired to slay?
Consult with your DM about how best to incorporate
Witchers into your world.
The Witcher
Proficiency Potions Handbombs Spells
Level Bonus Features Prepared Prepared Known 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
1st +2 Witcher's Bestiary, Witcher School - - - - - - - -
2nd +2 Spellcasting, Fighting Style - - 2 2 - - - -
3rd +2 Witcher's Preparation, Blade Oil 2 2 2 3 - - - -
4th +2 Ability Score Improvement 2 2 2 3 - - - -
5th +3 Extra Attack, Monsters Are My Trade 3 2 2 4 2 - - -
6th +3 Witcher School Feature 3 2 3 4 2 - - -
7th +3 Greater Witcher Preparation 4 3 3 4 3 - - -
8th +3 Ability Score Improvement 4 3 3 4 3 - - -
9th +4 - 5 3 3 4 3 2 - -
10th +4 Witcher School Feature 5 3 3 4 3 2 - -
11th Superior Witcher Preparation, Honed
+4 6 4 4 4 3 3 - -
Edge
12th +4 Ability Score Improvement 6 4 4 4 3 3 - -
13th +5 - 7 4 4 4 3 3 1 -
14th +5 Witcher School Feature 7 4 4 4 3 3 1 -
15th +5 Master Witcher Preparation 8 4 4 4 3 3 2 -
16th +5 Ability Score Improvement 8 4 5 4 3 3 2 -
17th +6 - 8 5 5 4 3 3 3 1
18th +6 Witcher School Feature 8 5 5 4 3 3 3 1
19th +6 Ability Score Improvement 8 5 5 4 3 3 3 2
20th +6 Master Witcher 8 5 5 4 3 3 3 2

Quick Build
You can make a Witcher quickly by following these
suggestions. First, make Strength or Dexterity your highest
ability score. Your next-highest score should be Constitution,
or Intelligence if you intend to rely on spellcasting and
Witcher Preparation. Second, choose the hermit or the
outlander background.
Optional Rule: Multiclassing
If you use the multiclassing rule from the Player's Handbook,
here's what you need to know if you take a level in Witcher.
Ability Score Minimum. You must have at least a 13 in
either Strength or Dexterity, and a 13 in Intelligence to take a
level in this class, or to take a level in another class if you are
already a Witcher.
Proficiencies. If Witcher isn't your initial class, you gain
proficiency with light armor, simple and martial melee
weapons, and crossbows.
Optional Rule: Trial of the Grasses
See the end of this class document for the Human race
variant: Trial of the Grasses.
Class Features
As a Witcher, you gain the following class features.
Hit Points
Hit Dice: 1d8 per witcher level
Hit Points at 1st Level: 8 + your Constitution modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 (or 5) + your Constitution
modifier per witcher level after 1st
Proficiencies
Armor: Light armor
Weapons: Simple melee weapons, martial melee weapons,
crossbows
Tools: Alchemist's supplies
Saving Throws: Constitution, Intelligence
Skills: Choose three from Acrobatics, Arcana, Athletics,
Insight, Intimidation, Investigation, Medicine, Nature,
Perception, Persuasion, Stealth, and Survival.

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