V9: Combat Classes

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Combat Classes

General Rules

Combat classes are designed for use in combat activities.

Playing an activity with combat classes will introduce special abilities and powerful effects into the game, including enchantments, healing, fireballs, and a slew of verbal magic, which allow players to affect each other at a distance without making physical contact.

Each combat class brings a unique set of abilities and equipment limitations to the battlefield. These classes are designed to be played alongside each other as part of a team or adventuring party. While each class offers a flexible playstyle, there will always be some classes that are better tailored to certain tasks than others. Take the time to read the playstyle summaries, talk with veteran players, and try a few out on the battlefield to help you find the class that is best suited for your preferred playstyle.

CAN I CHANGE MY COMBAT CLASS?
Players may change their combat class freely between activities. You can play Scout during your first game, switch to a Wizard for some roleplay, and then finish the day as a Paladin. You can choose to play each of these as the same character or change it up at your leisure. Since progression is tied to your ORK account, you can play any character as any class, up to the highest level you have unlocked in that class.

ANATOMY OF A CLASS PROFILE

CLASS NAME
Description
Playstyle
Class Identifier
Weapons
Shields
Armor
Garb Bonus

Class Name

This is the name of the class.

The names used to describe the classes do not define how you must play and portray them. Your character and persona are defined through your actions, garb, and roleplay choices, not the name of the class or the abilities it gives you. The classes exist here in this form to support the execution of game mechanics; it is up to you to give them life, substance, and personality.

For example, you can choose to play the Barbarian class as a Samurai, or the Healer class as a Cultist. With a little flair and creativity, the Druid class makes an excellent Alchemist.

With that in mind, the class name listed in each class profile is the universal term all players must acknowledge regardless of whether they are playing that class with a stereotypical presentation or something different.

For example, someone playing Barbarian to represent a Samurai must still acknowledge that they are the Barbarian class and respond appropriately when they are identified as a Barbarian during gameplay.

Class Description

This briefly describes and explains the inspiration for the class in Amtgard, as well as provides some typical examples of the class in history and/or pop culture. While players are free to roleplay any class in any manner, you will find that the abilities and presentation are generally centered around the themes presented here.

Class Playstyle

This briefly explains the intended playstyle for the class by providing some keywords to crystallize their role on the battlefield. As with the class descriptions above, this text does not force a player to fight a certain way, nor does it prevent experimentation, however the equipment and abilities for each class are generally intended to support the playstyles expressed here.

Class Identifier

A class sash

This lists the visual indicator that is required to denote you are playing the class, usually a Sash. This identifier must be worn at all times during combat activities. A player without a class identifier can only play the Peasant class.

While not required, players are also encouraged to dress in thematic garb in addition to wearing the class-specific identifier.

Class Weapons

This will denote the weapon types available to the class. If the weapon types are presented as a list, players may freely switch between available weapon types over the course of the activity. If the player is required to ‘choose’ one or more options, then the choice must be locked in with the rest of class customization and cannot be changed during the course of the activity.

Class Shields

This will denote the shield sizes available to the class. If the shield size is presented as "up to X size", players may freely use any shield equal or smaller than that size and may switch between available shield sizes over the course of the activity. If the player is required to ‘choose’ one or more options, then the choice must be locked in with the rest of class customization and cannot be changed during the course of the activity.

Class Armor

This denotes the maximum armor point value the class may receive from Physical Armor. This limit is only applied after armor point totals are fully calculated and averaged.

Low Armor Compensation
Some classes may be offered compensation in the form of extra abilities whenever the player is wearing fewer armor points in each hit location than the total available to them. The compensation gained depends on the combined total of all armor points gained from physical armor across all locations.

Armor point totals are calculated and compensation is locked in at the start of the game. Players may choose to play with less total armor points than they are actually wearing in order to receive compensation, as long as it does not create a situation where two visually similar hit locations have different maximum armor values.
- For instance, a player might choose to play with a reduced torso armor value in order to meet a 15pt threshold and get compensated; however if both their legs are similarly armored, they couldn't reduce one without also reducing the other.
Damage and enchantments during gameplay will not affect this compensation.
If physical armor must be added or removed mid-game, bonuses are recalculated between lives and the player should do their best to inform Rules Authorities and other players about the change.

For example, A Warrior player wearing 4 points on torso, 2 points on each arm, and 3 points on each leg would have 14pts total (4 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 3 = 14) and thus gain +1 use of Shake It Off as compensation for wearing less armor than what is available to their class.

Example Armor entry from Warrior.
Armor		May wear up to 6pts of physical armor in each hit location. May gain 🌶️Low-Armor Compensation as indicated below. - 21-30pts = No compensation. - 11-20pts = +1 use of Shake It Off - 0-10pts = +2 uses of Shake It Off

Garb Bonus

The Garb Bonus is a reward for players who wear garb and present a visual appearance that evokes the Heroic Fantasy theme of Amtgard.

There is no minimum amount of costume or covering required as long as the overall appearance is clearly costumed or decorated in some way beyond a normal mundane appearance. This can include prosthetics, tattoos, body paint, accessories, etc. in addition to traditional fantasy clothing and apparel.

The Garb Bonus is a game-by-game bonus, assessed and awarded at the discretion of the Game Organizer or an associated Rules Authority. The following points should be always considered when assessing players for the Garb Bonus:

Players should be encouraged to garb appropriately for their local weather and climate conditions. Safety always comes first.
Players must always adhere to applicable, real-world clothing regulations and decency laws.
Modern Shoes, necessary medical gear, and relevant safety apparel may be worn without forfeiting the garb bonus as long as their quantity and/or design is not unreasonably obtrusive to the overall fantasy appearance, as determined by the Game Organizer for each activity. For example, sunglasses should be allowed but novelty "Happy New Year 2023" glasses should be rejected.

Basic Garb Bonus

An example of a player in basic garb. Click to view more examples in the Garb bonus gallery.

Requirements: Appropriately garbed "Top" and "Bottom" with no visible mundane garments.

"Top" refers to the area a T-shirt would cover. "Bottom" refers to the area that shorts would cover.
These areas do not need to be completely covered, they just need to be visually appropriate for the theme. A shirtless player or someone with a sleeveless tunic can still meet these requirements as long as their lack of coverage contributes to their overall garb look.
For monsters specifically, all garb worn must align with any additional monster garb requirements and reflect the specific monster being portrayed.

Reward: Choice of Magic Item from the Garb Bonus Curios list.

Superior Garb Bonus

An example of a player in superior garb. Click to view more examples in the Garb bonus gallery.

Requirements: Awarded by the Game Organizer in addition to the Basic Garb bonus for having a reasonable amount of additional garb or costuming above and beyond the basic requirements listed above. This includes but is not limited to: fantasy headwear, fantasy footwear, facepaint, prosthetics, accessories clearly visible from 20ft away, etc.

Reward: The curio chosen for the basic garb bonus receives +1 use.

Note: There is no exact amount of extra garb or costuming required. Rather, this bonus should be awarded in good faith to those who have clearly made some effort to go above and beyond the basic garb bonus requirements outlined above.

Class Customization

Players have the ability to customize their class based on their current level in that class.

The Game Organizer decides when players are required to finalize class selection, as well as when to lock in any customization choices.

There are three types of class customization:

In addition, some classes may have access to Archetypes (see below).

Archetypes

Archetypes are special customization options that provide rare and powerful benefits in exchange for limiting class customization and/or additional drawbacks.

When present, archetypes may be chosen after achieving level 3 in the desired class.
A player can only choose to have one archetype at a time.
Archetypes cannot modify or restore abilities granted by enchantments and magic items. For example, a magic item or enchantment that grants Shake It Off cannot be restored by the Guardian or Juggernaut archetypes.

Picks

This customization method is used for melee and equipment-oriented classes.

HOW IT WORKS

At level 1, you will receive a preset list of abilities.
For levels 2-6, you will make picks from a list of rows and options within those rows. The higher level you are, the more picks you can make.
If you are level 3 or above, you may also choose an archetype that offers extra benefits in exchange for restricting your picks and possibly other drawbacks.

See below for a visual example with further details

EXAMPLE PICKS CHARTS
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Level 1 You always get these abilities when you play this class.		Level 1 abilities No Options - Gain everything here

Levels 2-6 For each level beyond 1, pick a row you have not already chosen and gain the abilities within. If that row has multiple options, pick one of those options and gain everything from that option.	ROW A	Row A No Options - Gain everything here
	ROW B	Row B No Options - Gain everything here
	ROW C	Row C Option 1	Row C Option 2	Row C Option 3
	ROW D	Row D Option 1	Row D Option 2	Row D Option 3
	ROW E	Row E Option 1	Row E Option 2	Row E Option 3

Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you cannot make more than one pick from outside that archetype’s column. Row A and B are part of all 3 columns.		Archetype 1 Row A and B are part of every archetype	Archetype 2 Row A and B are part of every archetype	Archetype 3 Row A and B are part of every archetype

Point-Buy

This is the customization method used for ranged and ability-focused classes.

HOW IT WORKS
You are given a number of customization points based on your level which can be used to purchase abilities from a tiered list (see example below). The list is divided into three tiers: Expert, Adept, and Novice. You will receive a number of Expert points equal to your level, and then LV+1 for Adept and LV+2 for Novice. Unspent points in a higher tier can be ‘dropped down’ and spent at lower tiers.

Cost is how many points you must spend to purchase the ability.
Max is the maximum amount of times you may purchase the ability.
- Your total uses may be greater than this maximum if the ability grants multiple uses per purchase (see below).
Frequency is the frequency and amount of uses you receive for each purchase.
- For example, if something is Cost: 1, Max: 4, and has a Frequency of 1/Life, you could spend 4 points to purchase it 4 times and your total amount of uses would be 4/Life.
- As another example, if something is Cost: 1, Max: 3, and has a Frequency of 2/Life, you could spend 3 points to purchase it 3 times and your total amount of uses would be 6/Life because each purchase grants 2 uses.
The Archetype columns show which abilities are part of which Archetypes. The available Archetypes themselves are listed underneath the main list of options.
Range and Type are just providing quick references to the Range and Ability Type for the ability. They do not impact class customization.

CUSTOMIZATION POINTS BY LEVEL
	EXPERT	ADEPT	NOVICE
Lv. 1	1	2	3
Lv. 2	2	3	4
Lv. 3	3	4	5
Lv. 4	4	5	6
Lv. 5	5	6	7
Lv. 6	6	7	8

EXAMPLE POINT BUY CHART
See below for a visual example of the ability list with further details.

	Archetype			Ability Name	Cost	Max	Frequency	Range	Type
EXPERT Points Available = Your Level Unspent points may be used at a lower tier.
		B		Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	A		C	Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
	A	B		Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	A			Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
		B	C	Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
			C	Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
		B		Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	A			Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
			C	Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
			C	Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
ADEPT Points Available = Your Level+1 Unspent points may be used at a lower tier.
	A	B	C	Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	A		C	Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
		B		Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	A		C	Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
	A	B		Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	A		C	Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
		B		Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
			C	Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
		B		Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	A			Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
		B		Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
			C	Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
NOVICE Points Available = Your Level+2 Unspent points at this tier are wasted.
		B	C	Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	A		C	Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
		B		Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	A			Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
		B	C	Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
			C	Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
			C	Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	A			Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
		B		Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	A		C	Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
		B	C	Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	A	B		Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment
		B		Example Name	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	A			Example Name	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	5ft Other	Enchantment


Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you can only purchase abilities listed with as part of that archetype.	Archetype A Gain Benefit Suffer Drawback	Archetype B Gain Benefit Suffer Drawback	Archetype C Gain Benefit Suffer Drawback

Monster Selection

This customization method is exclusive to the Monster class. Instead of choosing specific abilities, you choose a preset monster from the list of Standard Battlegame Monsters in this rulebook or from a supplementary document (with permission from the Game Organizer. Each specific monster will have little, if any, customization options themselves, however some abilities will gain more uses based on your Monster level.

Symbols and Extra Notations ⬗ ♻ 🛡️ ✅

There are three types of symbols you may encounter during class customization:

⬗ This symbol is related to casting. See Free Hand requirements.
♻ This symbol is related to resting and restoring ability uses.
🛡️ This symbol and other emojis are related to archetypes or class-specific abilities.
✅ This symbol means that this class or archetype gains this ability for free.

Picks-System Classes


Anti-Paladin
Description		Anti-Paladins are armored fighters who use dark magic to harm their enemies and control the flow of battle.
Playstyle		Frontline, Hybrid, Melee, Shield User, Crowd Control, Damage, Durable
Class Identifier		Magenta Sash
Weapons		Dagger, Short, Long, Flail, Great, Reach, Pike, Javelin
Shields		Any
Armor		May wear up to 4pts Physical Armor in each hit location. May gain 🌶️Low Armor Compensation as indicated below. - 11-20pts = No compensation - 0-10pts = +1 use of Fear
Garb Bonus		Choice of Garb Bonus Curio. +1 use if Superior Garb Bonus.


Level 1 You always get these abilities when you play this class.	ROW A	Immune to Afraid (T) Fear 😱 2/Life ♻20

Levels 2-6 For each level beyond 1, pick a row you have not already chosen and gain the abilities within. If that row has multiple options, pick one of those options and gain everything from that option.	ROW B	⬗Steal Life Essence 2/Life ♻10 Dark Pact (Unlimited)
	ROW C	⬗Poison Weapon (Self) 1/Life ♻10
	ROW D	Wounding 💀 1/Life ♻20	OR	⬗Curse Strike 😱 2/Life ♻20	OR	Fireball 🔥 1 Ball
	ROW E	Raise Dead 💀 1/Life ♻20	OR	⬗Dying Breath 😱 1/Life	OR	Incinerate Armor 🔥 1/Life ♻10
	ROW F	⬗Undead Minion 💀 2/Refresh ♻60	OR	Cowardice 3/Refresh ♻30	OR	⬗Flame Blade (Self) 3/Refresh

Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you cannot make more than one pick from outside that archetype’s column. Rows A, B, and C are part of all 3 columns.		Dark Revenant 💀 Whenever you use Dark Pact, you may declare and restore one 💀 ability instead of choosing one of the other options. Weapons are limited to Dagger, Short, and Flail.		Dread Blade😱 Whenever you use Dark Pact, you may declare and restore one 😱 ability instead of choosing one of the other options. Can only wield up to a Small shield.		Dragoon 🔥 Gain double uses from abilities with 🔥. Flame Blade, if picked, gains ♻60. Cannot wield Short or Long weapons.

⬗ = Does not require Free Hand	♻ = Rest Time	✅ = Included with Archetype	🎺👻🛡️etc. = Archetype-relevant	🌶️ = Experimental Rule


Archer
Description		Archers are long-range, bow-users that use precision shots and specialty arrows to strike down enemies and create advantages for their allies.
Playstyle		Backline, Bow User, Damage, Evasive, Ranged, Shield User, Versatile
Class Identifier		Orange Sash
Weapons		Dagger, Short, Bow
Shields		None
Armor		May wear up to 2pts Physical Armor in each hit location. May gain 🌶️Low Armor Compensation as indicated below. - 1-10pts = No compensation. - 0pts = Custom Quiver (1)
Garb Bonus		Choice of Garb Bonus Curio. +1 use if Superior Garb Bonus.


Level 1 You always get these abilities when you play this class.	ROW A	🎯Reload 1/Life ♻20 Custom Quiver (3) Choose (#) arrows in any combination of Destruction, Pinning, or Suppression Arrow. If a player has access to multiple instances of Custom Quiver, they may not have more than 5 of a single type of arrow.

Levels 2-6 For each level beyond 1, pick a row you have not already chosen and gain the abilities within. If that row has multiple options, pick one of those options and gain everything from that option.	ROW B	Custom Quiver (3)
	ROW C	🎯Phase Arrow 1 Arrow
	ROW D	🎯Teleport (Self) 1/Life ♻20	OR	Custom Quiver (2)	OR	Heal (Self) 1/Life ♻20
	ROW E	🎯Ice Barrier 1/Life ♻20	OR	Custom Quiver (2)	OR	Mend (Self) 1/Life ♻20
	ROW F	🎯Phase Arrow 1 Arrow	OR	Custom Quiver (2)	OR	May use a Buckler.

Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you cannot make more than one pick from outside that archetype’s column. Rows A, B, and C are part of all 3 columns.		Sniper Picks with 🎯 grant double uses. Any arrow acquired through Custom Quiver may be exchanged for 2 Poison Arrows each during class customization. Cannot use Pinning Arrows.		Mystic Archer May have up to 8 arrows of the same type using Custom Quiver. Cannot use Short weapons. May only wear up to 1pt of physical armor per hit location.		Pavesario If Buckler is picked, may wield any size shield. May wear up to 3pts of physical armor per hit location. Cannot use Reload.

⬗ = Does not require Free Hand	♻ = Rest Time	✅ = Included with Archetype	🎺👻🛡️etc. = Archetype-relevant	🌶️ = Experimental Rule


Assassin
Description		Assassins are mobile, opportunistic fighters that excel at slipping in and out of enemy lines to take out targets with deadly efficiency.
Playstyle		Bow User, Evasive, Melee, Ranged, Skirmisher, Versatile
Class Identifier		Black Sash
Weapons		Dagger, Short, Long, Small Thrown, Large Thrown, Bow
Shields		None
Armor		May wear up to 3pts Physical Armor in each hit location. May gain 🌶️Low Armor Compensation as indicated below. - 6-15pts = No compensation - 0-5pts = +1 use of Shadow Step 👻
Garb Bonus		Choice of Garb Bonus Curio. +1 use if Superior Garb Bonus.


Level 1 You always get these abilities when you play this class.	ROW A	⬗ Shadowstep 👻 2/Life ♻10 ⬗ Assassinate (Unlimited)

Levels 2-6 For each level beyond 1, pick a row you have not already chosen and gain the abilities within. If that row has multiple options, pick one of those options and gain everything from that option.	ROW B	⬗ Blink 👻 1/Life ♻20 ⬗ Cunning (Unlimited)
	ROW C	⬗ Poison Weapon (Self) 1/Life ♻10 Coup De Grace 1/Life ♻30
	ROW D	Poison Arrow & Poison Bolt Any combination of 2 Arrows/Balls	OR	⬗ Blink 👻 1/Life ♻20	OR	Hold Person 🧨 1/Life ♻20
	ROW E	⬗ Pass Without Trace 👻 1/Life ♻20	OR	⬗ Decoy 1/Life	OR	Dimensional Rift 🧨 1/Life ♻30
	ROW F	⬗ Suppressing Strike 1/Life ♻20	OR	⬗ Teleport 👻 2/Life ♻20	OR	Lay Curse🧨 2/Life ♻20

Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you cannot make more than one pick from outside that archetype’s column. Rows A, B, and C are part of all 3 columns.		Ninja If Poison Arrows/Balls are picked, it grants any combination of 6 instead of 2. Poison Weapon, if picked, becomes Vorpal Blades 1/Life Can only use Daggers, Bows, Poison Bolts, and Poison Arrows (Cannot use regular arrows).		Shadowcloak 👻 abilities become ♻10. May use 👻 abilities on themselves while Insubstantial, replacing the existing insubstantial effect. Cannot wear more than 1pt of armor in each location. Will still receive the extra ability from low armor compensation.		Saboteur 🧨 abilities become ♻10. Hold Person, if picked, may be replaced with Entangle 1/Ball during class customization. May wield a Buckler. Cannot Dual Wield melee weapons.

⬗ = Does not require Free Hand	♻ = Rest Time	✅ = Included with Archetype	🎺👻🛡️etc. = Archetype-relevant	🌶️ = Experimental Rule


Barbarian
Description		Barbarians are relentless melee brawlers that use might and aggression to crush their opponents before them.
Playstyle		Damage, Durable, Frontline, Melee, Shield User, Skirmisher
Class Identifier		White Sash
Weapons		Dagger, Short, Long, Flail, Great, Reach, Pike, Javelin, Large Thrown, Rocks
Shields		Up to Medium
Armor		May wear up to 4pts Physical Armor in each hit location. May gain 🌶️Low Armor Compensation as indicated below. - 11-20pts = No compensation - 0-10pts = +1 use of a picked per-life ability
Garb Bonus		Choice of Garb Bonus Curio. +1 use if Superior Garb Bonus.


Level 1 You always get these abilities when you play this class.	ROW A	Immune to Stopped (T) Giant Strength (T)

Levels 2-6 For each level beyond 1, pick a row you have not already chosen and gain the abilities within. If that row has multiple options, pick one of those options and gain everything from that option.	ROW B	⬗Adrenaline (Unlimited)
	ROW C	⬗Blood and Thunder 1/Life
	ROW D	⬗Feel No Pain 1/Life	OR	⬗Shake It Off 1/Life	OR	⬗Blood and Thunder 2/Life
	ROW E	⬗Curse Strike 1/Life	OR	⬗Shove Strike 1/Life	OR	⬗Suppressing Strike 1/Life
	ROW F	⬗Undying Will 3/Refresh	OR	+1 use of an already picked Power Strike	OR	⬗Berserk (Any) 3/Refresh

Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you cannot make more than one pick from outside that archetype’s column. Rows A, B, and C are part of all 3 columns.		Berserker Gain Berserk (Self) 1/Life Undying Will, if chosen, becomes 1/Life. Cannot use shields.		Hulk Shake It Off, if picked, becomes Unlimited. Cannot receive enchantments from other players.		Warboss Blood and Thunder and Adrenaline become Range: 5ft (Any) Cannot use projectiles.

⬗ = Does not require Free Hand	♻ = Rest Time	✅ = Included with Archetype	🎺👻🛡️etc. = Archetype-relevant	🌶️ = Experimental Rule


Monk
Description		Monks are mystic skirmishers that are hard to pin down. Their special arts allow them to support their allies and challenge sorcerous foes.
Playstyle		Effective vs Abilities, Evasive, Melee, Ranged, Skirmisher, Support
Class Identifier		Gray Sash
Weapons		Dagger, Short, Long, Flail, Great, Reach, Pike, Large Thrown
Shields		None
Armor		May wear up to 1pt Physical Armor in each hit location. May gain 🌶️Low Armor Compensation as indicated below. - 1-5pts = No compensation - 0pts = +1 use of a picked per-life ability
Garb Bonus		Choice of Garb Bonus Curio. +1 use if Superior Garb Bonus.


Level 1 You always get these abilities when you play this class.	ROW A	Immune to Verbal abilities (T) Missile Block (T)

Levels 2-6 For each level beyond 1, pick a row you have not already chosen and gain the abilities within. If that row has multiple options, pick one of those options and gain everything from that option.	ROW B	Heal 2/Life ♻10
	ROW C	Transfer Life (Unlimited)
	ROW D	⬗Taunting Strike 1/Life ♻20 ⬗Inner Fire (Unlimited)	OR	⬗Shove Strike 1/Life ♻20 ⬗Inner Fire (Unlimited)	OR	⬗Suppressing Strike 1/Life ♻20 ⬗Inner Fire (Unlimited)
	ROW E	+1 use of an already picked Power Strike	OR	Banish 1/Life ♻10	OR	Shove 🔮 1/Life ♻10
	ROW F	⬗Flight 1/Life ♻20	OR	Rebuke 1/Life ♻10	OR	Break Concentration 🔮 1/Life ♻10

Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you cannot make more than one pick from outside that archetype’s column. Rows A, B, and C are part of all 3 columns.		Eternal Challenger Gain Fireball 1 Ball Cannot use Large Thrown.		Ascetic Gain Meditate (Unlimited) Cannot wear physical armor. May still gain Low Armor compensation.		Mage Hunter Whenever you use Inner Fire, you may declare and restore one 🔮 ability instead of the normal effect. Cannot use Reach and Pike weapons.

⬗ = Does not require Free Hand	♻ = Rest Time	✅ = Included with Archetype	🎺👻🛡️etc. = Archetype-relevant	🌶️ = Experimental Rule


Paladin
Description		Paladins are armored guardians that wield formidable equipment alongside sacred magic to support and protect their allies.
Playstyle		Durable, Frontline, Hybrid, Melee, Shield User, Support
Class Identifier		Aquamarine Sash
Weapons		Dagger, Short, Long, Flail, Great, Reach, Pike, Javelin
Shields		Any
Armor		May wear up to 5pts Physical Armor in each hit location. May gain 🌶️Low Armor Compensation as indicated below. - 16-25pts = No compensation - 6-15pts = +1 use of Heal ✨ or Renew ✨ - 0-5pts = +1 use of Heal ✨ and Renew ✨
Garb Bonus		Choice of Garb Bonus Curio. +1 use if Superior Garb Bonus.


Level 1 You always get these abilities when you play this class.	ROW A	Immune to Afraid (T) Heal 1/Life ♻10 ✨ Renew (Other) 1/Life ♻10 ✨

Levels 2-6 For each level beyond 1, pick a row you have not already chosen and gain the abilities within. If that row has multiple options, pick one of those options and gain everything from that option.	ROW B	⬗Aegis (Self) 1/Life ⬗Conviction (Unlimited)
	ROW C	Rebuke 🛡️ 2/Life ♻10
	ROW D	⬗Adaptive Blessing (Other)✨ 1/Life	OR	⬗Safeguard 🛡️ 1/Life ♻10	OR	Taunt ⚔️ 2/Life ♻10
	ROW E	Resurrect ✨ 1/Life ♻20	OR	⬗Blessing Against Harm (Any) 3/Refresh	OR	⬗Rally 1/Life
	ROW F	Swift ✨ 1/Refresh ♻10	OR	⬗Shake It Off 🛡️ 1/Life ♻10	OR	⬗Shove Strike ⚔️ 2/Life ♻20

Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you cannot make more than one pick from outside that archetype’s column. Rows A, B, and C are part of all 3 columns.		Cleric Gain double uses of abilities with ✨. Weapons are limited to Dagger, Short, and Flail. Cannot wear more than 3 points of armor in any single location.		Guardian Whenever you use Conviction, you may declare and restore one 🛡️ ability instead of the normal effect. Cannot bear enchantments that grant offensive abilities or strike enhancements (such as Armor Breaking).		Avenger Whenever you use Conviction, you may declare and restore one ⚔️ ability instead of the normal effect. Can only use up to small shields.

⬗ = Does not require Free Hand	♻ = Rest Time	✅ = Included with Archetype	🎺👻🛡️etc. = Archetype-relevant	🌶️ = Experimental Rule


Scout
Description		Scouts are versatile combatants that take advantage of a versatile skill set to improvise, adapt, and overcome any obstacle.
Playstyle		Bow User, Evasive, Melee, Ranged, Shield User, Skirmisher, Support, Versatile
Class Identifier		Green Sash
Weapons		Dagger, Short, Long, Great, Large Thrown, Bow
Shields		Up to Small
Armor		May wear up to 4pts Physical Armor in each hit location. May gain 🌶️Low Armor Compensation as indicated below. - 11-20pts = No compensation - 0-10pts = +1 use of Prepared
Garb Bonus		Choice of Garb Bonus Curio. +1 use if Superior Garb Bonus.


Level 1 You always get these abilities when you play this class.	ROW A	Prepared (T) Level/Life ♻20 Heal (Prepared), Release (Prepared) ⬗Insight (Unlimited)

Levels 2-6 For each level beyond 1, pick a row you have not already chosen and gain the abilities within. If that row has multiple options, pick one of those options and gain everything from that option.	ROW B	⬗Adaptive Blessing (Self) (Prepared)
	ROW C	⬗Tracking (Prepared)
	ROW D	Hold Person (Prepared)	OR	Mend (Prepared)	OR	Pinning Arrow 1 Arrow
	ROW E	⬗Shadow Step (Prepared)	OR	⬗Suppressing Strike (Prepared)	OR	Suppression Arrow 1 Arrow
	ROW F	⬗Safeguard (Prepared)	OR	Expose Weakness (Prepared)	OR	⬗Pass Without Trace (Prepared)

Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you cannot make more than one pick from outside that archetype’s column. Rows A, B, and C are part of all 3 columns.		Ranger Gain the following: Extension (Prepared) Ambulant (Prepared) Swift (Prepared) Cannot use great weapons.		Wildborn Gain ⬗Barkskin (Self)(Prepared) May wear up to two enchantments from other players and only one from themselves. Total limit is still two. Cannot use projectiles.		Hunter Specialty Arrow picks grant 2 arrows instead of 1. Gain Reload (Prepared) Cannot use shields.

⬗ = Does not require Free Hand	♻ = Rest Time	✅ = Included with Archetype	🎺👻🛡️etc. = Archetype-relevant	🌶️ = Experimental Rule


Warrior
Description		Warriors are consummate fighters who use their martial skills and superior equipment to forge a powerful presence on the field.
Playstyle		Damage, Durable, Equipment Focus, Frontline, Melee, Shield User
Class Identifier		Purple Sash
Weapons		Dagger, Short, Long, Flail, Great, Reach, Pike, Javelin
Shields		Any
Armor		May wear up to 6pts Physical Armor in each hit location. May gain 🌶️Low Armor Compensation as indicated below. - 21-30pts = No compensation - 11-20pts = +1 use of Shake It Off - 0-10pts = +2 uses of Shake It Off
Garb Bonus		Choice of Garb Bonus Curio. +1 use if Superior Garb Bonus.


Level 1 You always get these abilities when you play this class.	ROW A	⬗Scavenge (Unlimited) ⬗Shake It Off 1/Life ♻10

Levels 2-6 For each level beyond 1, pick a row you have not already chosen and gain the abilities within. If that row has multiple options, pick one of those options and gain everything from that option.	ROW B	⬗Harden (Self) 1/Life
	ROW C	Taunt 🖤 2/Life ♻10
	ROW D	⬗Safeguard 🖤 2/Life ♻20	OR	⬗Undying Will 3/Refresh ♻60	OR	⬗Taunting Strike 2/Life ♻20
	ROW E	Reforge 🖤 1/Life ♻20	OR	⬗Temper Armor (Self) 3/Refresh ♻30	OR	⬗Runic Armor (Self) 3/Refresh ♻30
	ROW F	⬗Ancestral Shield (Self) 3/Refresh	OR	⬗Ancestral Armor (Self) 3/Refresh	OR	⬗Ancestral Weapon (Self) 3/Refresh ♻60

Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you cannot make more than one pick from outside that archetype’s column. Rows A, B, and C are part of all 3 columns.		🖤 Ironheart Whenever you use Scavenge, you may declare and restore one 🖤 ability instead of the normal effect. Cannot use Reach, Pikes, or Javelin weapons.		Juggernaut Whenever you use Scavenge, you may declare and restore one use of Shake It Off, if picked, instead of the normal effect. Shake It Off becomes ♻20 instead of ♻10.		Blademaster Taunting Strike, if chosen, is replaced by Blade Mastery 2/Life ♻20 Whenever you use Scavenge, you may declare and restore one use of Blade Mastery instead of the normal effect. Cannot use shields.

⬗ = Does not require Free Hand	♻ = Rest Time	✅ = Included with Archetype	🎺👻🛡️etc. = Archetype-relevant	🌶️ = Experimental Rule

Point-Buy Classes


Bard
Description		Bards are dashing hybrid spellcasters that use martial bravado and verbal magic to inspire allies and hinder foes.
Playstyle		Crowd Control, Hybrid, Melee, Shield User, Support, Versatile
Class Identifier		Blue Sash
Weapons		Dagger, Short, Long Cannot dual wield weapons except alongside Daggers.
Shields		Buckler
Armor		May wear up to 2pts Physical Armor in each hit location. May gain 🌶️Low Armor Compensation as indicated below. - 1-10pts = No compensation - 0pts = +1 customization point at Novice tier
Garb Bonus		Choice of Garb Bonus Curio. +1 use if Superior Garb Bonus.


Level 1		May spend customization points to purchase additional abilities from the list below. Points available are based on level.

	Archetype			Ability Name	Cost	Max	Frequency	Range	Type
EXPERT Points Available = Your Level Unspent points may be used at a lower tier.

			🎺	Berserk	1	4	1/Refresh ♻30	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
	💃	🏴‍☠️		Cowardice	1	4	1/Refresh ♻30	20ft (Other)	Verbal
	💃		🎺	Discordia	1	4	1/Life ♻30	Self	Verbal
	💃		🎺	Inspired Soul	1	4	1/Refresh ♻60	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
	💃		🎺	Revitalize	1	-	1/Refresh ♻60	5ft (Other)	Verbal
		🏴‍☠️		⬗ Song of Battle	2	1	Unlimited	Self	Verbal
		🏴‍☠️	🎺	⬗ Song of Survival	1	2	1/Life ♻60	Self	Verbal
		🏴‍☠️		⬗ Suppressing Strike	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	Strike	Power Strike
ADEPT Points Available = Your Level+1 Unspent points may be used at a lower tier.

	💃	🏴‍☠️		Fear	1	2	1/Life ♻20	20ft (Other)	Verbal
	💃			Hold Person	1	2	1/Life ♻20	20ft	Verbal
	💃	🏴‍☠️	🎺	Mend	1	2	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
			🎺	Silver Tongue	1	2	1/Life ♻30	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
		🏴‍☠️	🎺	Small Shield	1	1	-	-	Equipment
		🏴‍☠️	🎺	⬗ Song of Determination	2	1	Unlimited	Self	Verbal
		🏴‍☠️	🎺	⬗ Song of Freedom	2	1	Unlimited	Self	Verbal
	💃	🏴‍☠️		Suppress Aura	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	20ft	Verbal
NOVICE Points Available = Your Level+2 Unspent points at this tier are wasted.

	✅	🏴‍☠️	🎺	Ambulant	1	-	1/Refresh ♻10	-	Meta-Magic
			🎺	Amplify	1	2	1/Life ♻30	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
	💃		🎺	Break Concentration	1	4	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	💃		🎺	Choreograph	1	2	1/Life ♻30	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
	💃	🏴‍☠️	🎺	Confidence	1	-	1/Refresh ♻10	5ft (Other)	Verbal
	💃	🏴‍☠️	🎺	Extension	1	-	1/Refresh ♻10	-	Meta-Magic
	💃	🏴‍☠️	🎺	Innate	1	4	1/Refresh ♻10	Self	Verbal
	💃	🏴‍☠️	🎺	Release	1	-	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
	💃		🎺	Renew	1	-	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Other)	Verbal
	💃	🏴‍☠️	🎺	Shove	1	4	1/Life ♻10	20ft (Other)	Verbal
	💃	🏴‍☠️	🎺	Song of Power	0	1	Unlimited	Self	Verbal
	💃	🏴‍☠️	🎺	Swift	1	-	1/Refresh ♻10	-	Meta-Magic
	💃	🏴‍☠️		Taunt	1	4	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
		🏴‍☠️		⬗ Taunting Strike	1	4	2/Life ♻10	Strike	Power Strike


Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you can only purchase abilities listed with as part of that archetype.	Coryphée 💃 Gain Ambulant (Unlimited). Can only purchase abilities with the 💃 tag.	Swashbuckler 🏴‍☠️ May dual-wield weapons and cast spells without a free hand. Gain Bravado (Unlimited). Can only purchase abilities with the 🏴‍☠️ tag.	Troubadour 🎺 Purchased uses of Renew are not expended when used on allies bearing your enchantments. Can only purchase abilities with the 🎺 tag.

⬗ = Does not require Free Hand	♻ = Rest Time	✅ = Included with Archetype	🎺👻🛡️etc. = Archetype-relevant	🌶️ = Experimental Rule


Druid
Description		Druids are control mages and enchanters that specialize in bolstering their team’s armor and granting offensive boons.
Playstyle		Bow User, Crowd Control, Damage, Ranged, Support
Class Identifier		Brown Sash
Weapons		Dagger, Magic Staff Cannot dual wield weapons except alongside Magic Staff.
Shields		None
Armor		None
Garb Bonus		Choice of Garb Bonus Curio. +1 use if Superior Garb Bonus.


Level 1		May spend customization points to purchase additional abilities from the list below. Points available are based on level.

	Archetype			Ability Name	Cost	Max	Frequency	Range	Type
EXPERT Points Available = Your Level Unspent points may be used at a lower tier.

	🗿			Berserk	1	4	1/Refresh ♻30	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
		⚡	🍃	Blessing Against Harm	1	4	1/Refresh ♻60	Self	Enchantment
	🗿	⚡	🍃	Bow or Short Weapon	2	1	-	-	Equipment
		⚡		Firestorm	1	4	1/Life ♻30	Self	Verbal
		⚡		Iceball	2	2	1 Ball	Strike	Spellball
		⚡		Icy Blast	1	4	1/Refresh ♻30	20ft	Verbal
	🗿		🍃	Stoneskin	2	2	1/Refresh ♻60	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
	🗿		🍃	Temper Armor	1	4	1/Refresh ♻60	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
	🗿		🍃	Word of Mending	1	-	1/Refresh ♻30	5ft (Any)	Verbal
ADEPT Points Available = Your Level+1 Unspent points may be used at a lower tier.

		⚡		Flight	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	Self	Verbal
	🗿		🍃	Giant Strength	1	4	1/Refresh ♻60	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
	🗿	⚡		Gift of Air	1	4	1/Refresh ♻30	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
	🗿		🍃	Gift of Earth	1	4	1/Refresh ♻30	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
	🗿	⚡		Gift of Fire	1	4	1/Refresh ♻30	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
		⚡	🍃	Hold Person	1	2	1/Life ♻20	20ft	Verbal
	🗿	⚡		Incinerate Armor	1	4	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
		⚡		Lightning Bolt	1	2	1 Ball	Strike	Spellball
			🍃	Pass Without Trace	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	Self	Verbal
	🗿		🍃	Poison Weapon	1	4	1/Life ♻20	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
	🗿			Reforge	1	4	1/Life ♻20	5ft (Any)	Verbal
	🗿	⚡	🍃	Teleport	1	4	1/Life ♻20	5ft (Any)	Verbal
NOVICE Points Available = Your Level+2 Unspent points at this tier are wasted.

	🗿	⚡	🍃	Ambulant	1	-	2/Refresh ♻10	-	Meta-Magic
	🗿		🍃	Barkskin	1	4	1/Life ♻30	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
	🗿	⚡	🍃	Entangle	1	4	2 Balls	Strike	Spellball
	🗿	⚡	🍃	Extension	1	-	2/Refresh ♻10	-	Meta-Magic
	🗿	⚡	🍃	Gift of Water	1	4	1/Life ♻30	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
	🗿		🍃	Heal	1	-	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
	🗿	⚡		Ice Barrier	1	4	1/Life ♻10	Self	Verbal
	🗿	⚡	🍃	Innate	1	4	2/Refresh ♻10	Self	Verbal
	🗿	⚡	🍃	Mana Harvest	1	4	2/Life	Self	Verbal
	🗿	⚡	🍃	Meditate	1	4	1/Life	Self	Verbal
	🗿	⚡	🍃	Mend	1	-	2/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
	🗿	⚡		Poison Bolt	1	4	1 Ball	Strike	Spellball
	🗿	⚡	🍃	Release	1	-	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
	🗿		🍃	Renew	1	-	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Other)	Verbal
	🗿		🍃	Safeguard	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Other)	Verbal
		⚡	🍃	Shove	1	4	1/Life ♻10	20ft (Other)	Verbal
	🗿	⚡	🍃	Swift	1	-	2/Refresh ♻10	-	Meta-Magic


Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you can only purchase abilities listed with as part of that archetype.	Shaman 🗿 Purchased uses of Mend and Renew are not expended when used on allies bearing your enchantments. Can only purchase abilities with the 🗿 tag.	Tempest ⚡ Gain Elemental Barrage (Unlimited) May not use a bow. Can only purchase abilities with the⚡ tag.	Greenwarden 🍃 Gain Mulch (Unlimited). Can only purchase abilities with the 🍃 tag.

⬗ = Does not require Free Hand	♻ = Rest Time	✅ = Included with Archetype	🎺👻🛡️etc. = Archetype-relevant	🌶️ = Experimental Rule


Healer
Description		Healers are team-oriented spellcasters with a variety of spells to support their allies and harm their foes.
Playstyle		Backline, Crowd Control, Melee, Ranged, Shield User, Support
Class Identifier		Red Sash
Weapons		Dagger, Flail, Magic Staff Cannot dual wield weapons except alongside Magic Staff.
Shields		None
Armor		None
Garb Bonus		Choice of Garb Bonus Curio. +1 use if Superior Garb Bonus.


Level 1		May spend customization points to purchase additional abilities from the list below. Points available are based on level.

	Archetype			Ability Name	Cost	Max	Frequency	Range	Type
EXPERT Points Available = Your Level Unspent points may be used at a lower tier.

	🛡️			Blessing Against Harm	1	4	1/Refresh ♻60	5ft (Any)	Enchantment
		🚨	💀	Gift of Light	1	4	1/Refresh ♻30	5ft (Any)	Enchantment
		🚨	💀	Iceball	2	2	1 Ball	Strike	Spellball
	🛡️	🚨	💀	Medium Shield or Short	1	1	-	-	Equipment
	🛡️	🚨		Phoenix Tears	1	-	1/Refresh ♻60	5ft (Other)	Verbal
	🛡️	🚨		Runic Armor	1	4	1/Refresh ♻60	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
		🚨	💀	Sever Spirit	1	2	1/Life ♻20	20ft	Verbal
	🛡️	🚨		Temper Armor	1	4	1/Refresh ♻60	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
ADEPT Points Available = Your Level+1 Unspent points may be used at a lower tier.

	🛡️	🚨		Blessing Against Projectiles	1	4	2/Refresh ♻60	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
			💀	Expose Weakness	1	2	1/Life ♻20	20ft	Verbal
	🛡️	🚨		Harden	1	4	2/Refresh ♻60	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
		🚨	💀	Hold Person	1	2	1/Life ♻20	20ft	Verbal
	🛡️			Inspired Soul	1	4	2/Refresh ♻60	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
			💀	Lay Curse	1	4	1/Life ♻20	20ft	Verbal
	🛡️	🚨		Resurrect	1	-	1/Life ♻20	5ft (Other)	Verbal
	🛡️	✅	💀	Small Shield	2	1	-	-	Equipment
	🛡️		💀	Teleport	1	4	1/Life ♻20	5ft (Any)	Verbal
			💀	Undead Minion	1	2	1/Refresh ♻60	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
	🛡️	🚨		Ward	1	4	2/Refresh ♻60	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
NOVICE Points Available = Your Level+2 Unspent points at this tier are wasted.

	🛡️			Adaptive Blessing	2	-	1/Life ♻30	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
	🛡️	🚨	💀	Ambulant	1	-	2/Refresh ♻10	-	Meta-Magic
	🛡️	🚨	💀	Banish	1	4	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	🛡️	🚨		Blessing Against Wounds	1	-	2/Life ♻30	5ft (Other)	Enchantment
		🚨	💀	Entangle	1	4	1 Ball	Strike	Spellball
	🛡️	🚨	💀	Extension	1	-	2/Refresh ♻10	-	Meta-Magic
	🛡️	🚨	💀	Heal	0	1	Unlimited	5ft (Any)	Verbal
	🛡️		💀	Ice Barrier	1	4	1/Life ♻10	Self	Verbal
	🛡️	🚨	💀	Innate	1	4	2/Refresh ♻10	Self	Verbal
	🛡️	🚨	💀	Mana Harvest	1	4	2/Life	Self	Verbal
	🛡️	🚨	💀	Meditate	1	4	1/Life	Self	Verbal
		🚨	💀	Mend	1	-	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
			💀	Raise Dead	2	4	1/Life ♻20	5ft (Other)	Verbal
		🚨	💀	Rebuke	1	2	1/Life ♻10	20ft (Other)	Verbal
	🛡️	🚨	💀	Release	1	-	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
	🛡️	🚨		Renew	1	-	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Other)	Verbal
	🛡️	🚨		Safeguard	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Other)	Verbal
			💀	Shove	1	4	1/Life ♻10	20ft (Other)	Verbal
	🛡️	🚨	💀	Swift	1	-	2/Refresh ♻10	-	Meta-Magic


Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you can only purchase abilities listed with as part of that archetype.	Warder 🛡️ Purchased uses of Release and Renew are not expended when used on allies bearing your enchantments. Cannot wield Short or Flail weapons. Can only purchase abilities with the 🛡️tag.	War Priest 🚨 Meta-Magics become Per-Life and Max: 4. May use up to Medium shields. Can only purchase abilities with the 🚨 tag.	Necromancer 💀 Undead Minion becomes ♻10 and Max: 5. Double your total uses of Expose Weakness, Lay Curse, Raise Dead, and Sever Spirit. Can only purchase abilities with the 💀 tag.

⬗ = Does not require Free Hand	♻ = Rest Time	✅ = Included with Archetype	🎺👻🛡️etc. = Archetype-relevant	🌶️ = Experimental Rule


Wizard
Description		Wizards are offensive spellcasters that use a variety of powerful abilities to destroy or restrict their opponents.
Playstyle		Damage, Ranged, Backline, Crowd Control, Evasive
Class Identifier		Yellow Sash
Weapons		Dagger, Magic Staff Cannot dual wield weapons except alongside Magic Staff.
Shields		None
Armor		None
Garb Bonus		Choice of Garb Bonus Curio. +1 use if Superior Garb Bonus.


Level 1		May spend customization points to purchase additional abilities from the list below. Points available are based on level.

	Archetype			Ability Name	Cost	Max	Frequency	Range	Type
EXPERT Points Available = Your Level Unspent points may be used at a lower tier.

	👟	🔥	🔮	Blessing Against Harm	1	4	1/Refresh ♻60	Self	Enchantment
	👟		🔮	Coup De Grace	1	4	1/Refresh ♻60	20ft	Verbal
	👟		🔮	Dragged Below	1	4	1/Refresh ♻60	20ft	Verbal
			🔮	Firestorm	1	4	1/Life ♻30	Self	Verbal
		🔥		Iceball	2	2	1 Ball	Strike	Spellball
	👟			Icy Blast	1	4	1/Refresh ♻30	20ft	Verbal
			🔮	Pestilence	1	4	1/Life ♻30	Self	Verbal
		🔥	🔮	Phase Bolt	2	2	1 Ball	Strike	Spellball
		🔥	🔮	Sphere of Annihilation	3	1	1 Ball	Strike	Spellball
	👟		🔮	Wounding	1	4	1/Life ♻20	20ft	Verbal
ADEPT Points Available = Your Level+1 Unspent points may be used at a lower tier.

	👟		🔮	Dimensional Rift	1	4	1/Refresh ♻30	20ft	Verbal
		🔥	🔮	Fireball	1	4	1 Ball	Strike	Spellball
		🔥	🔮	Flight	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	Self	Verbal
	👟			Hold Person	1	4	1/Life ♻20	20ft	Verbal
		🔥	🔮	Lightning Bolt	1	4	1 Ball	Strike	Spellball
	👟			Mend	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
	👟	🔥		Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
	👟	🔥	🔮	Short Weapon	1	1	-	-	Equipment
	👟			Suppress Aura	1	4	1/Refresh ♻20	20ft	Verbal
		🔥	🔮	Suppression Bolt	1	4	2 Ball	Strike	Spellball
	👟	🔥	🔮	Teleport	1	4	1/Life ♻20	5ft (Any)	Verbal
NOVICE Points Available = Your Level+2 Unspent points at this tier are wasted.

	✅	🔥		Ambulant	1	-	2/Refresh ♻10	-	Meta-Magic
	👟		🔮	Banish	1	4	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	👟			Break Concentration	1	4	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
		🔥		Entangle	1	2	2 Balls	Strike	Spellball
	👟		🔮	Expose Weakness	1	-	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	👟		🔮	Extension	1	-	2/Refresh ♻10	-	Meta-Magic
		🔥		Force Bolt	1	-	3 Balls	Strike	Spellball
		🔥	🔮	Ice Barrier	1	4	1/Life ♻10	Self	Verbal
	👟		🔮	Incinerate Armor	1	-	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	👟	🔥	🔮	Innate	1	4	2/Refresh ♻10	Self	Verbal
	👟		🔮	Lay Curse	1	-	1/Life ♻10	20ft	Verbal
	👟	🔥	🔮	Mana Harvest	1	4	2/Life	Self	Verbal
	👟	🔥	🔮	Meditate	1	4	1/Life	Self	Verbal
		🔥	🔮	Poison Bolt	1	4	2 Balls	Strike	Spellball
	👟			Shove	1	4	1/Life ♻10	20ft (Other)	Verbal
	👟	🔥	🔮	Swift	1	-	2/Refresh ♻10	Self	Meta-Magic


Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you can only purchase abilities listed with as part of that archetype.	Battlemage 👟 Gain Ambulant (Unlimited). Can only purchase abilities with the 👟 tag.	Evoker 🔥 Gain Elemental Barrage 1/Life ♻10. Can only purchase abilities with the 🔥 tag.	Warlock 🔮 Extension and Swift become Per-Life and Max: 4 instead. Can only purchase abilities with the 🔮 tag.

⬗ = Does not require Free Hand	♻ = Rest Time	✅ = Included with Archetype	🎺👻🛡️etc. = Archetype-relevant	🌶️ = Experimental Rule

Other Classes


Peasant
Description		Peasants are the common folk. They are not blessed with any noteworthy skills or abilities and must rely solely on their own hard work, wits, and ingenuity to survive each day.
Playstyle		Melee, Challenge, No Abilities
Class Identifier		None. Players without a class identifier can only play the Peasant class.
Weapons		Choose one: Dagger, Short, Long, or Stab-Only Great. Cannot Dual Wield.
Shields		None
Armor		None
Garb Bonus		Choice of Garb Bonus Curio. +1 use if Superior Garb Bonus.


Customization		Peasants do not gain any combat abilities as they level up.

Monster

General Rules

Leveling the Monster Class

The Monster class represents all monsters in the game. Anytime a player participates as a type of monster - whether it’s a goblin, a harpy, or even a dragon - they are playing as the Monster class.

Gaining levels in the Monster class grants the player benefits for each and every monster they play.

Monster Garb & Class Identifiers

The garb requirements and class identifiers for the monster class are slightly different than they are for the non-monster classes.

🌶️Monsters do not wear a class sash. In exchange for being able to access a wide variety of different playstyles under a singular class, monster players are held to a higher standard when it comes to their garb. Specifically, they are required to costume themselves appropriately so they are easily recognizable as the monster they are portraying. This does not have to be a perfect or realistic costume, rather it should clearly evoke the monster to the same degree that the colored sashes indicate the other classes.
- Each monster entry has a minimum expectation for garb, this is usually a mask or other stereotypical visual for that monster, such as fairy wings or a mermaid tail. If the player is wearing no other monster-specific garb, they should at least wear these items in a way that is easy to notice and identify.
- Being able to identify a monster at a glance is all that matters. If a player’s monster costume is unmistakable as the intended monster, the minimum garb items are not necessary. For example, if Shawna wants to play a Skeleton, the minimum expectation is a skeleton mask. However if she decides to use face paint alongside skeleton-print clothing, then she does not need to wear a mask since it is clear what she is playing based on her chosen look.
- If a monster player’s garb becomes altered or adjusted mid-activity in such a way that they can no longer be reasonably identified as their chosen monster, the Game Organizer or associated Rules Authority may require them to correct their garb or to participate as the Peasant class for the remainder of the activity.
- In places where mask-wearing is restricted or outright prohibited, Game Organizers and Rules Authorities are encouraged to allow reasonable alternatives to the minimum garb options for their monster players, such as allowing them to wear a mask as a belt-favor instead, until such a time that they can acquire a suitable maskless costume. Everyone involved should do their best to determine fair accommodations when necessary.
Garb Bonus Curios are awarded to monsters in the same way as other classes except that all their garb must suit the monster being portrayed in addition to being appropriate for the heroic fantasy theme.
- A Note For Rules Authorities: When reviewing garb for non-humanoid monsters such as drakes and unicorns, remember that there is still a human player underneath and we’re not expecting them to fight on their hands and knees. Be reasonable and award the garb bonus in good faith in the same way you would other non-monster players.
All players should do their best to avoid garb and costumes that may cause them to appear to be a monster class when they are not, and vice-versa. If there is any potential for confusion, actual monster players should be given preferred access to monstrous looks over non-monster players since that is an essential part of their class. When in doubt, players should simply present themselves before the activity to their peers and the Game Organizer so that everyone is on the same page and who is playing what.

🌶️Paragon Monsters

Developer Note: The following entry is the V9 Committee’s vision for Paragon Monster symbolism. It is written to support the design and goals of the Monster class in Amtgard V9. It is included here for the sake of gathering feedback but should only be used if and when the Amtgard V9 ruleset is officially adopted.

The recommended symbol for Paragon Monster is a personalized, silver-trimmed garment, armor component, or piece of equipment depicting monster iconography (also in silver), such as imagery of paragon’s best known monster(s). Paragon monsters are further encouraged to add silver-trimmed elements to their monster garb as an additional way to show that this goblin or skeleton is more than meets the eye. Some ideal pieces include shoulder pads, tabards, and shields.

Note about Reserved Symbols: For obvious reasons, “silver-trimmed garb, armor, and equipment” cannot be reserved wholesale; however monster players are encouraged to avoid wearing pieces that might suggest that they are paragons until such a time that they have earned that honor. This is not a hard rule, merely a courtesy, so as to avoid stifling creativity in monster garb design.

Monster Apprentices: Silver-trimmed belt favors are the reserved symbol for Apprentices. The symbol for an Apprentice Monster is a silver-trimmed belt favor with any two-color background, depicting monstrous iconography (usually matching their mentor and/or their own best known monsters).

Monster Categories

Monsters are divided into two broad categories: Battlegame Monsters and Adventure Monsters.

Battlegame Monsters

Battlegame Monsters are monsters intended to be used by players as part of everyday class battlegames and activities. They are designed and balanced for use alongside the other non-monster classes.

This rulebook includes profiles for twelve (12) Standard Battlegame Monsters. These standard monsters do not require any special permission to use and can be freely played anytime a player can play a combat class. Only these standard battlegame monsters are guaranteed to be accessible to monster players for any given activity.
Non-standard monsters may still be designed for the battlegame category, however monster players wishing to play them must first receive case-by-case permission from the Game Organizer in order to do so. Non-standard monsters can often have custom abilities and effects that are not found in the Rules of Play. They may also be untested and unrefined, depending on their source, so organizers should use caution when allowing non-standard battlegame monsters in their activities.

Click here to go to the list of Standard Battlegame Monsters.

Adventure Monsters

Adventure Monsters are monsters intended to be employed as NPCs by a Game Organizer in roleplay scenarios, quests, and other such activities. They are usually assigned directly to players by the Game Organizer as part of a larger story or scenario rather than being chosen by the player themselves.

Adventure Monsters are not intended to be used as a regular battlegame monster or played as a PC in a roleplay activity. These profiles might have custom abilities and effects that are not found in the Rules of Play. They may also be untested and unrefined, depending on their source. With that in mind, these problems are often solved by the monster being focused more on playing a part and trying to create an enjoyable experience for their opponents instead of trying to “win”.
Any monster not explicitly listed as a Battlegame Monster is an Adventure Monster.
There are no Adventure Monster profiles in this rulebook, however they can be found in the Dor Un Avathar (Amtgard’s Monster Manual), as well as many of the homebrew compendiums and player-made monster collections.

Custom Monsters

The Dor Un Avathar and Game Organizer Guide has tips and guidance about designing and implementing custom Monsters for your activities.

Standard Battlegame Monsters

This section includes the profiles for the 12 Standard Battlegame Monsters. These 12 monsters do not require any special permission to use and can be freely played anytime a player can play a combat class. Only these standard battlegame monsters are guaranteed to be accessible to monster players for any given activity.