Bloodhound Bruisers

Pugilists in the Bloodhound Bruisers fight club are notorious for looking for trouble and finding it every time. Members of this fight club are highly observant of character traits and physical evidence and can form an almost supernatural connection to the cities they live in. Most use these abilities to become urban defenders of the downtrodden but others lend their talents to less savory organizations.

Fight club features
Pugilist LevelFeature
3rdEver Vigilant, Detective Work
6thScrap Like a Sleuth
11thHeart of the City
17thEyes Wide Open

Ever Vigilant

Level 3

When you choose this fight club at 3rd level, you have advantage on initiative rolls. During the first round of combat, you have advantage on attack rolls A stylized die roll icon representing an attack roll. D&D Portal - Attack Roll Combat rule Attack Roll is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/attack-roll/ against creatures who have not acted yet.

Detective Work

Level 3

Also at 3rd level, you gain proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Insight A stylized insight icon representing reading intent. D&D Portal - Insight Skill reference Insight is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/insight/, Investigation A stylized investigation icon representing searching and
					deduction. D&D Portal - Investigation Skill reference Investigation is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/investigation/, or Perception A stylized perception icon representing awareness and
					observation. D&D Portal - Perception Skill reference Perception is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/perception/. In addition, when you make an Intelligence A stylized open book emblem representing knowledge, memory,
				reasoning, and analytical ability. D&D Portal - Intelligence Reasoning, memory, and knowledge Intelligence measures reasoning, memory, education, and the ability to recall and analyse information. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/intelligence/ ( Investigation A stylized investigation icon representing searching and
					deduction. D&D Portal - Investigation Skill reference Investigation is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/investigation/), Wisdom A stylized open eye emblem representing awareness, perception,
				intuition, and insight. 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/ ( Insight A stylized insight icon representing reading intent. D&D Portal - Insight Skill reference Insight is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/insight/), or Wisdom A stylized open eye emblem representing awareness, perception,
				intuition, and insight. 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/ ( Perception A stylized perception icon representing awareness and
					observation. D&D Portal - Perception Skill reference Perception is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/perception/) ability check A stylized d20 test icon representing an ability check. D&D Portal - Ability Check D20 test rule Ability Check is a d20 test rule used to resolve uncertain outcomes during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/d20-tests/ability-check/ you can spend 1 moxie point to gain advantage on that ability check A stylized d20 test icon representing an ability check. D&D Portal - Ability Check D20 test rule Ability Check is a d20 test rule used to resolve uncertain outcomes during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/d20-tests/ability-check/.

Scrap Like a Sleuth

Level 6

At 6th level, you can use a bonus action A stylized combat action icon representing 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/ and expend 2 moxie points to hone in on the idiosyncrasies and bad habits of an enemy you can see within 30 feet. When you do, you have advantage on weapon attacks against the creature and you add your proficiency bonus to your AC against attacks made by that creature. These effects continue for 1 minute or until you use this feature again.

Heart of the City

Level 11

Starting at 11th level, when you take a long rest A stylized rest icon representing a long rest. D&D Portal - Long Rest Rest rule Long Rest is a rest rule used to recover resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/long-rest/ in a settlement, you can choose to become familiar with the settlement. When you use this feature again, you replace your previous familiar settlement with the current one. You gain the following benefits while in a familiar settlement:

Eyes Wide Open

Level 17

Starting at 17th level, you can use a bonus action A stylized combat action icon representing 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/ and spend 1 moxie point to open your senses to your surroundings for 1 minute. During this time, you have advantage on saving throws A stylized die roll icon representing a saving throw. 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/ against being blinded A stylized condition icon representing the blinded condition. D&D Portal - Blinded Condition Blinded 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/blinded/ or deafened A stylized condition icon representing the deafened condition. D&D Portal - Deafened Condition Deafened 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/deafened/ and have truesight out to a distance of 30 feet.

FAQ

What is the Bloodhound Bruisers subclass?

Bloodhound Bruisers is a specialised subclass option that builds on the features and progression of its parent class.

Read more: Bloodhound Bruisers A stylized character icon representing a pugilist. D&D Portal - Bloodhound Bruisers Pugilist subclass An urban hunter and investigator who reads people, finds trouble, and uses city familiarity to stay one step ahead. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/pugilist/bloodhound-bruisers/

How does the Bloodhound Bruisers subclass work?

The Bloodhound Bruisers subclass changes the character’s play style through its own feature progression.

Read more: Bloodhound Bruisers A stylized character icon representing a pugilist. D&D Portal - Bloodhound Bruisers Pugilist subclass An urban hunter and investigator who reads people, finds trouble, and uses city familiarity to stay one step ahead. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/pugilist/bloodhound-bruisers/

What features does a Bloodhound Bruisers get?

The subclass page lists the features gained by a Bloodhound Bruisers and explains their effects.

Read more: Bloodhound Bruisers A stylized character icon representing a pugilist. D&D Portal - Bloodhound Bruisers Pugilist subclass An urban hunter and investigator who reads people, finds trouble, and uses city familiarity to stay one step ahead. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/pugilist/bloodhound-bruisers/

Is Bloodhound Bruisers a good subclass?

Whether Bloodhound Bruisers is a good choice depends on the role, abilities, and play style you want for the character.

Read more: Bloodhound Bruisers A stylized character icon representing a pugilist. D&D Portal - Bloodhound Bruisers Pugilist subclass An urban hunter and investigator who reads people, finds trouble, and uses city familiarity to stay one step ahead. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/pugilist/bloodhound-bruisers/

How do you play a Bloodhound Bruisers?

Use the subclass features to specialise the normal class play pattern and support the role you chose.

Read more: Bloodhound Bruisers A stylized character icon representing a pugilist. D&D Portal - Bloodhound Bruisers Pugilist subclass An urban hunter and investigator who reads people, finds trouble, and uses city familiarity to stay one step ahead. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/pugilist/bloodhound-bruisers/