#Homebrew classes 5e healer how to#

Potions, spells, healers kits, everything the recovers HP that is an action to use is maxed while not current in initiative or some other high stress scenario. The third is more recent and generally buffs healing as a whole. Number 2 is the BA potion rule but thief rouge is a better version of that anyway. The elixir buff is the only one I would implement that effects exclusively the alchemist. I currently have 3 small changes that would bring alchemist up to par with literally every other healer. Think of it as him mixing powders and substances so scientifically advanced that those barbarians and clerics think it's magic. Don't think of that as the Artificer waving his beakers as if it was a wand. You will notice the Alchemist subclass must use an Alchemist Tools as his spellcasting focus. The mechanics is the same as with spells, but the flavor is that of a scientist.

I think you should give Artificer more consideration. But your concept will get more use out of the Thief's cunning action. I took Inquisitive as the Rogue's subclass to get more use out of sneak attack with my chosen weapon, the heavy crossbow. That represents the point in that character's life where he became an adventurer, using his skills as a doctor to kill humanoids (which includes werewolves, one of the main antagonists of that campaign). The next 3 to 5 levels were as Ranger which gave me another skill proficiency (I picked Stealth). That represents the character's time at the University. I talked to the GM to exchange proficiency with Thieves Tools for proficiency Medicine which isn't normally available to Rogue's.

I started with 4 levels of Rogue for as many skill proficiencies I could get.

#Homebrew classes 5e healer how to#

It was like 'I've studied how to heal, but I also learned how to kill!' Mechanically that character was more of a Monster Hunter. Aside from that, you're looking at making your own healing potions with a Herbalism Kit Aside from that, you're looking at making your own healing potions with a Herbalism Kitr classes either lack a means of healing at base or are blatantly magical in nature.Īside from subclasses, you're looking at very limited options: In regards to feats, consider Healer for immediate healing, Cook to improve healing during short rests, and Inspiring Leader for a source of Temp HP. I like to flavour it as Acupuncture, with the right application of the needles being able to stimulate rapid repair of bodily structure/instill adrenaline to keep allies standing, or instead incapacitate your foes depending on use, and have my Ki Points instead being the supplies I have ready for use.Īside from subclasses, however, you're looking at very limited options: In regards to feats, consider Healer for immediate healing, Cook to improve healing during short rests, and Inspiring Leader for a source of Temp HP. While it runs on Ki on paper, it is probably the best option in terms of subclass to justify as non-magical, via the means of flavouring it as medical techniques and a touch of placebo. Personally, I would do it via reflavouring the Way of Mercy Monk. Megathread D&D 5e 1D&D D&D 4e D&D v3.5 D&D 3e Pathfinder 1 Pathfinder 2 WOD PBTA Fate GURPS Universal OtherĪ vast majority of healing options in the game are via magic, mostly being in the form of spells or blatantly magical class features (such as Lay on Hands), and thus it isn't easy to step away from magical healing without a bit of creativity. r/DnD /r/rpg /r/Pathfinder_RPG /r/tabletop /r/UnearthedArcana /r/DnDHomebrew /r/dndnext Related Non-TTRPG Subreddits r/characterdrawing /r/Imaginar圜haracters /r/alternativeart On-Topic Subreddits Abide by the Homebrew Content Guidelines.Don't just advertise things, even if they're relevant.If your post fits with a megathread, post there.SFW posts should not receive NSFW comments. The rules are explained in more detail here. There's an issue with the sub that moderators cannot solve, this is a workaround for it. If you're trying to post from an app and can't, try from a browser. Message the moderators, it'll be unfiltered if it's on topic. If your account is less than 7 days old or has less than 20 karma, you may be autofiltered. Find help with your new idea, or share your memorable builds. Aid other tabletop gamers in creating interesting or devastating characters.