Fighter

Playing a Fighter in Tanaria: Pros & Cons

Pros (Why Play a Fighter?)

1. Best Martial Combatant in the Game
   • Fighters have the most attacks per round, dealing consistent, high-damage output.
   • Extra Attack scales better than any other class, with high-level fighters making up to four attacks per turn.
   • Weapon specialization and fighting styles allow fighters to excel in any combat scenario.
 
2. Highly Versatile & Customizable
   • Fighters can be melee or ranged, using swords, axes, bows, or even polearms with deadly efficiency.
   • Subclasses vary from magical knights (Eldritch Knight) to warlords (Battle Master) to unstoppable berserkers (Champion).
   • They can be built as tanks, damage dealers, or tactical leaders, depending on the player's preference.
 
3. Unmatched Stamina & Survivability
   • Second Wind gives fighters a self-healing ability, keeping them in battle longer.
   • High hit points and armor make them extremely durable, allowing them to withstand heavy hits.
   • Indomitable grants rerolls on saving throws, helping them resist spells and effects that would cripple other warriors.
 
4. Simple Yet Effective Gameplay
   • Fighters are straightforward and easy to learn, making them great for beginners.
   • They don’t need to track spells, rage mechanics, or divine smites—they just hit hard and keep going.
   • No resource management means more freedom in combat, making them one of the most reliable classes.
 
5. The Best Multi-Class Foundation
   • Fighters are the best dip class, giving Action Surge and Fighting Style to enhance any other build.
   • A two-level fighter dip can make rogues deadlier, paladins stronger, and warlocks more effective.
   • Even full fighters can mix well with barbarian, rogue, or spellcaster builds, making them highly modular.

Cons (Challenges of Playing a Fighter)

1. No Magic (Unless Eldritch Knight)
   • Fighters lack spells and magical abilities, meaning they rely entirely on weapons and armor.
   • They must depend on allies for healing, teleportation, or magical support.
   • Eldritch Knights can use magic, but they are far weaker spellcasters than wizards or sorcerers.
 
2. Damage Can Feel Repetitive
   • Without spellcasting or class mechanics, fighters rely on attack rolls and action economy.
   • Their combat style doesn’t change much, which may feel less dynamic than other classes.
   • Battle Masters add complexity, but standard fighters may feel like just another sword guy.
 
3. Weak Against Magic & Crowd Control
   • Fighters lack magical resistances, making them vulnerable to spells like Hold Person or Fireball.
   • They have no built-in counters for mind control, teleportation, or curses, unlike paladins or monks.
   • Indomitable helps with saving throws, but it only works once per long rest at lower levels.
 
4. No Built-In Stealth or Social Abilities
   • Fighters have few skill proficiencies, meaning they aren’t great at persuasion, deception, or stealth.
   • Unlike bards or rogues, they have no class-based ways to manipulate social situations.
   • Outside of combat, they may feel overshadowed by other classes.
 
5. No Natural Healing or Buffs
   • Fighters can heal themselves with Second Wind, but it's very limited.
   • They can’t buff their allies, meaning they contribute little outside of damage and defense.
   • Other martial classes, like paladins (healing, auras) and rangers (spells, tracking), offer more utility.

• Play a Fighter if:
  • You want to be the best weapon-based warrior in the game.
  • You enjoy high damage, multiple attacks, and tanky resilience.
  • You like straightforward gameplay without spell slots or resource management.
  • You want a highly customizable character with many build options.

• Avoid Fighter if:
  • You want spellcasting or supernatural abilities.
  • You prefer tactical gameplay beyond just attacking.
  • You dislike being vulnerable to magic and mind-affecting spells.
  • You want social or stealth mechanics built into your class.