Base Class: Fighter
The pikeman is a specialized soldier trained in the use of the pike or polearm. These specialized fighters are as adept at close range fighting with their weapon as they are at long range fighting; in the hands of a pikeman, a polearm becomes a versatile and especially deadly weapon. But the pikeman is doubly lethal, because his tactical expertise directs his companions to make the most of their own weapons, even extending their reach. The city of Wyvernia has long been famous for its deadly pikemen.
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Polearm Mastery
When you choose this archetype at 3rd level, you gain the polearm master feat.
Break their Line
Starting at 7th level, you gain the Break their Line ability; while wielding a polearm, you can use a bonus action to inspire allies you can see to push back against their foes. Until the end of your next turn, every time you and each ally within sight hit with a melee attack, the person who successfully hits with the melee attack can push the target 5 feet. You cannot use Break their Line again until you complete a short or long rest.
Strike Early
At 10th level, you gain the Strike Early ability. When you use an action surge to make an attack, you deal an additional 1d8 damage with your pike and all allies you can see gain the reach property with their melee weapons. Both effects last until the end of your next turn.
Hedge of Pikes
At 15th level, you gain the ability to ward off enemies by keeping them at a distance with your threatening pike. When you use an action surge to make an attack with a polearm, you gain a +4 to AC and all allies within 10 feet of you gain a +2 to AC until the end of your next turn.
Strike as One
At 18th level, you gain the Strike as One ability. While wielding a polearm, when you hit an enemy with a melee attack, you can choose up to 3 allies you can see to make melee attacks against targets of your choice as a free action. You cannot Strike as One again until you have completed a short or long rest.
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