Philosopher

Philosophers are masters of scrutiny and dialectic. They wander the world asking unasked questions, unearthing infinite regressions and I–think–therefore–I–am crises. Their intellect is razor-sharp but prone to paralyzing overanalysis. Many are brilliant in debate yet utterly directionless in life’s practicalities.

Class Features

Hit Die d6

Primary Ability Intelligence

Saving Throws Intelligence, Charisma

Proficiencies

Armor —

Weapons Simple weapons

Tools Calligrapher's supplies

Skills Choose 2 from History, Insight, Persuasion, Deception, Investigation

Starting Equipment

• (a) A scholar's pack or (b) An explorer's pack

• (a) A set of fine clothes or (b) A set of common clothes

• (a) Calligrapher's supplies or (b) Chalk and slate

Class Abilities

Martial Abilities

Resource Thought Points

Well, Actually

Reaction Level 1

You interject with a pedantic correction at the perfect moment.

Control Effect

Conditions: distracted

Duration: Until end of the target's next turn

Philosophical Nonsense

Action 1 Thought Point Level 2

You bombard a target with irrelevant questions.

Debuff Effect

Saving Throw: Wisdom

Conditions: disadvantage on Persuasion checks

Duration: 1 minute

Red Herring

Action 1 Thought Point Level 3

You distract a foe with an off-topic tangent.

Debuff Effect

Saving Throw: Intelligence

Conditions: distracted

Duration: 1 round

Straw Man Strike

Action 2 Thought Points Level 5

You misconstrue a target's position, making them vulnerable.

Debuff Effect

Saving Throw: Charisma

Conditions: vulnerable to criticism: allies gain +2 to attack rolls against the target

Duration: 1 round

Pedantic Showdown

Bonus Action 2 Thought Points Level 7

You force two creatures in range into a pedantic argument.

Buff Effect

Conditions: both targets are incapacitated by argument

Duration: 1 round

Circular Reasoning

Reaction 1 Thought Point Level 9

You trap a creature in an endless loop of logic.

Control Effect

Saving Throw: Wisdom

Conditions: restrained by confusion

Duration: 1 round

Ad Hominem Attack

Action 3 Thought Points Level 11

You launch a personal insult so cutting it shakes the target's resolve.

Debuff Effect

Saving Throw: Wisdom

Conditions: frightened

Duration: 1 minute

Socratic Maieutic

Action 2 Thought Points Level 13

You draw out hidden truths from a willing or charmed target.

Utility Effect

Duration: Instant

Transformations

Existential Crisis

1 minute Level 6

You and any creature meeting your gaze fall into paralysis as you ponder the void.

Changes:

You cannot move or take actions while paralyzed, Affected creatures are paralyzed

Limitations:

You also are paralyzed and helpless

Zen Enlightenment

1 minute Level 9

You reach a state of calm clarity, shedding doubts.

Changes:

Gain resistance to psychic damage, You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed

Auras

Overthinking Aura

10-foot radius Level 2

Your presence forces allies and enemies to overanalyze.

Effect:

All within range have disadvantage on initiative rolls and advantage on Intelligence checks.

Activation:

Toggle

This aura can be toggled on or off.

Doubtful Presence

15-foot radius Level 6

Your aura sows self-doubt.

Effect:

Enemies have disadvantage on saving throws against your debuffs.

Oblivious to Career

Self Level 10

Your aura blinds you to worldly ambitions.

Effect:

You automatically fail Wisdom saving throws related to career or life planning.

Companions

Inner Socrates

Specter

Level 6

A ghostly mentor that whispers probing questions.

Statistics:

HP 4

AC 12

STR 1

DEX 14

CON 10

INT 18

WIS 16

CHA 12

Speed:

Walk 30 ft.

Skills:

History, +2

Senses:

Darkvision 60 ft.

Features:

Inspire Insight: Once per turn grants ally a d4 Inspiration

Commands:

Follow, Inquire, Silence

Scaling:

Level 10: HP increases to 8 and Inspiration die becomes d6

Muse of Doubt

Fey

Level 14

An invisible entity that provokes hesitation.

Statistics:

HP 6

AC 13

STR 2

DEX 16

CON 12

INT 14

WIS 18

CHA 10

Speed:

Walk 30 ft.

Senses:

Darkvision 60 ft.

Features:

Aura of Hesitation: Enemies within 5 ft. have disadvantage on reaction spells

Commands:

Whisper Doubt, Shield

Scaling:

Level 14: HP increases to 12 and aura radius increases to 10 ft.

Class Features

Well, Actually (Level 1)

You learn the Well, Actually rhetorical flourish. When someone states a fact, you can interject and derail the conversation.

Overthink (Level 2)

You can spend time analyzing every detail. You gain advantage on any Intelligence checks related to debate or analysis.

Existential Crisis (Level 6)

You may activate an existential paralysis at will. Anyone (including you) who makes eye contact is paralyzed until they break eye contact or make a Wisdom save.

Philosophical Mastery (Level 10)

Your logical detours become nearly irresistible. You add double your proficiency bonus to Intelligence (Investigation) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks involving debate.

Epistemic Pinnacle (Level 18)

At 18th level your mind reaches its apex. You can reroll one failed Intelligence or Charisma save once per short rest.

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