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Spirit-fused fighters are a unique and somewhat macabre subclass option for fighters offered in the Obojima campaign setting supplement forDungeons & Dragons. These fighters inadvertently become vessels for dying spirits, which grants them supernatural abilities far beyond the range of a normal fighter.
Like most subclasses in this campaign setting, the spirit-fused subclass is highly whimsical and can provide veteran D&D players with a fun alternative to some of the other subclasses available in the 2024 Player’s Handbook. Whether you’re playing in the Obojima setting, or bringing this subclass to your normal table, here’s how to build a spirit-fused fighter.
Spirit-Fused Fighter Overview
As mentioned,a spirit-fused fighter serves as a vessel for a spirit; andthis bond grants the fighter supernatural abilitiesthey can use to empower themselves.
Arcane Quirk
3
Due to your bond with a spirit,you possess several unique arcane quirks, which can include things like floating off the ground when unconscious, or having an off-putting odor.
Ultimately,this feature is purely for roleplayand does not offer utilitarian effects.
Channel Essence
You can channel spirit energy into your attacks by using a pool of 4d6s, called essence dice.
You may spend a d6 to add to your attack roll, or to add to your damage, with dice resetting on a short or long rest.
Object Channeling
You may channel your energy into objects, creating various effects, and you gain proficiency in the Salvage skill.
The spirit-fused subclass details multiple channeling options, including the ability to cast Feather Fall, Locate Object, or grant yourself Darkvision.
Spirit Battery
7
You learn the Jolt cantrip(a spell tailored for the Obojima campaign setting) with added bonuses to the spell, including increased damage.
Improved Object Channeling
You learn an additional channeling optionand can use Object Channeling a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus.
Improvised Armor
10
You can channel your energy into objects you are wearing,creating a boost to your Armor Class.
You canuse your reaction to expend an essence dice, adding the number rolled to your Armor Class for the attack, much in the same way the Shield spell functions.
Backup Battery
15
You gain an additional use of your Second Wind feature, which you’re able to use without expending an action so long as your Hit Points have dropped below your fighter level.
Junk Master
18
You gain an additional channeling option,and, when you roll initiative and have no uses of your Object Channeling left, you regain two uses of the feature.
Keep in mind thatsome of these features involve spells and stats that are not present in the typical 5e campaigns. So, if you’re trying to port this subclass over to a non-Obojima setting,talk to your DM about balancing this subclass.
Best Ability Scores For A Spirit-Fused Fighter
For fighters, you’re going to want tofocus your Ability Scores on your physical attributes, primarily Strength or Dexterity.Even in a roleplay-focused settinglike Obojima, these skills will prove most important.
Details
Strength
Strength dictates the power of your attacks, so you’ll want toput your highest Ability Score here.
Dexterity
Dexterity informs your Armor Class and other physical attributes, soput your second-highest Ability score here.
Constitution
Constitution informs Hit Pointsand can prove helpful for overcoming effects like poison.
Intelligence
Because you gain proficiency with the Salvage skillas a spirit-fused fighter, which is Intelligence-based, you’ll want tomake sure you have a decently high Intelligence score.
Wisdom
Wisdom is not all that important for a fighter butcan prove useful for overcoming the effects of spells.
Charisma
Unless you want to specifically play a roleplay-focused fighter, Charisma will not prove to be that important, soplace your lowest Ability Score here.
Best Species For A Spirit-Fused Fighter
While many species from the 2024 Player’s Handbook might work well for a spirit-fused fighter, you shouldconsider using one of two ancestry options that are unique to the Obojima setting, as they synergize well with this subclass.
Best Backgrounds For A Spirit-Fused Fighter
Though backgrounds in the Obojima campaign setting andthe 2024 Player’s Handbookwork differently from one another,there are two backgrounds from these books that work well with the spirit-fused fighter.
Backgrounds in the Obojima supplement grant skill proficiencies,unlike the 2024 Player’s Handbook, in which backgrounds grant Ability Score increases. Talk to your DM about reconciling these discrepancies.
