Path of the Zealot (One)
Design Note: Path of the Zealot
Here are the main updates in this subclass since its appearance in Xanathar's Guide to Everything:
- Divine Fury now allows you to determine the damage type each time you deal the damage.
- Warrior of the Gods now includes the ability to regain additional HP when healed by a spell or magic item.
- Zealous Presence now allows you to use it multiple times between Long Rests by expending uses of your Rage.
- Rage Beyond Death now turns you into a warrior spirit after you successfully use your Relentless Rage.
Path of the Zealot [1] subclass (pointer)
Path of the Zealot is a path of the wild heart of the Barbarian class.
This primal path pulls power from the Deities of nature.
Path of the Zealot Features
Barbarian Level | Features |
---|---|
3rd | Divine Fury, Warrior of the Gods |
6th | Fanatical Focus |
10th | Zealous Presence |
14th | Rage Beyond Death |
Subclass Features
Divine Fury
3rd Feature
Summary: While Raging, the first creature you hit with an attack (weapon or an Unarmed Strike) does bonus Necrotic or Radiant damage.
Warrior of the Gods
3rd Feature
Summary: When healed by a spell or magic item, you regain extra Hit Points (limited number of times per Long Rest).
Also, the Raise Dead spell interacts with you with slight differences.
Fanatical Focus
6th Feature
Summary: Once per Rage, you can reroll a failed saving throw.
Zealous Presence
10th Feature
Summary: As a Bonus Action, cry a battle cry that buffs a number of allies on attack rolls and saving throws. You can do this once per Long Rest, but may exchange a use of Rage to use this feature again instead.
Rage Beyond Death
14th Feature
Summary: Once per Long Rest, your Relentless Rage transforms you into a "spectral warrior" for a limited time with the following benefits:
- Can Fly and hover; as well as pass through other creatures and objects.
- Can use a Reaction in response to being hit by an attack roll to cause it to miss.
Sources and Notes[edit]
- ↑ Jeremy Crawford, WotC RPG Team (September 2023). UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 7. (Dungeons and Dragons One D&D) Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause).
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