Base Class: Rogue
Eldritch Investigators are a unique class of skilled individuals who combine the roles of investigators, inquisitors, and swashbucklers, with a singular purpose: to expose and confront the mysterious and eerie entities that lurk in the shadows. Their relentless pursuit leads them to investigate and track down otherworldly and supernatural threats, which can include the undead, inter-dimensional intrusions from fiends or fey, aberrations, and all manner of monstrous creatures.
With a keen eye for the uncanny and the arcane, these investigators delve into the enigmatic and unexplored, uncovering the secrets of the supernatural that lie hidden from the world. Armed with their astute intellect, they gather clues, study ancient texts, and consult with mystical experts to unravel the puzzles of the paranormal.
Hunter-Sleuth
At 3rd level you have been training and studying for years to investigate and hunt down threats from the unknown and otherworldly.
You gain proficiency and expertise in Investigation, Arcana, Perception, and Insight.
Peerless Acuity
At 3rd Level, your extensive training and years of studying have sharpened your mind to swiftly identify patterns in your opponents' defenses. As a bonus action, you can make an Intelligence (Investigation) check against a creature you can see, provided it is not incapacitated. This check is contested by the target's Charisma (Deception) check. If you succeed, you gain advantage on all attacks against that target. Additionally, on succeeding rounds you can choose to make either melee or ranged attacks against the target as a bonus action.
This benefit lasts for 1 minute or until you use this feature successfully against a different target.
Preternatural Awareness
At 9th level, your situational awareness reaches supernatural levels, granting you the ability to perceive what others cannot. You receive a +5 bonus on Initiative rolls, as well as a +5 bonus to your Passive Investigation and Perception scores.
Moreover, you gain advantage on all Intelligence and Wisdom Saving Throws and Ability Checks.
This heightened awareness allows you to excel in critical moments and navigate through challenges with enhanced perception and cognitive prowess.
Deductive Recognition
At 13th Level it is as if you can predict your foes' actions. When a creature moves within 5 feet of you during it's turn, you can use your reaction to make one a weapon attack and whether you hit or miss the target, you can use up to half your speed to move away from the creature.
Kill Shot
At 17th level, your proficiency in uncovering your enemies' weaknesses has reached virtuoso levels. As a result, your weapon attacks now score a critical hit on a natural roll of 19 or 20.
Furthermore, whenever you successfully land a critical hit on a creature, you deal an additional 8d8 damage of your weapon's type. This increased damage allows you to exploit your foes' vulnerabilities with devastating precision, making you a formidable force on the battlefield.