Fighter subclass
Samurai
Gain temporary advantage, resilience, and disciplined social presence.
Samurai starts by changing the normal Fighter play pattern through Bonus Proficiency; Fighting Spirit, giving the subclass its first clear mechanical identity.
Later features such as Elegant Courtier, Tireless Spirit, Rapid Strike expand that identity at higher levels, so the subclass has a clearer role in combat, exploration, utility, or support.
Bonus Proficiency; Fighting Spirit
3rd level
Gain a skill or language and use a bonus action D&D Portal - Bonus Action Action rule Bonus Action is an action economy rule used to
describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/bonus-action/ for attack advantage and temporary hit points
D&D Portal - Hit Points Combat rule Hit Points is a combat rule used by attacks,
damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/hit-points/.
Elegant Courtier
7th level
Add Wisdom D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/ to Persuasion
D&D Portal - Persuasion Skill reference Persuasion is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/persuasion/ and gain proficiency in Wisdom
D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/ saving throws
D&D Portal - Saving Throw D20 test rule Saving Throw is a d20 test rule used to resolve
uncertain outcomes during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/d20-tests/saving-throw/.
Tireless Spirit
10th level
Regain one Fighting Spirit use when rolling initiative D&D Portal - Initiative Roll Combat rule Initiative Roll is a combat rule used by attacks,
damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/initiative-roll/ with none remaining.
Rapid Strike
15th level
Trade advantage on one attack for an additional weapon attack during the same action.
Strength Before Death
18th level
When reduced to 0 hit points D&D Portal - Hit Points Combat rule Hit Points is a combat rule used by attacks,
damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/hit-points/, interrupt the current turn to take an extra turn before falling
D&D Portal - Falling Movement rule Falling is a movement rule used during
exploration, encounters, and combat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/movement/falling/ unconscious
D&D Portal - Unconscious Condition Unconscious is a game condition that can affect
what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/unconscious/.
FAQ
What is the Samurai subclass?
Samurai is a specialised subclass option that builds on the features and progression of its parent class.
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How does the Samurai subclass work?
The Samurai subclass changes the character’s play style through its own feature progression.
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What features does a Samurai get?
The subclass page lists the features gained by a Samurai and explains their effects.
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Is Samurai a good subclass?
Whether Samurai is a good choice depends on the role, abilities, and play style you want for the character.
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How do you play a Samurai?
Use the subclass features to specialise the normal class play pattern and support the role you chose.
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