Counter Attacker

The Counter Attackers of the world see its imperfections and exploits them, giving them the upper hand in every situation. A Counter Attacker knows nothing is unwinnable, which can make them unstoppable.

Bonus Proficiency

When you choose this archetype at 3rd level, you gain proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Acrobatics, Athletics, Insight, Sleight of Hand, or Survival.

Acrobatics

Gain proficiency in Acrobatics.

Athletics

Gain proficiency in Athletics.

Insight

Gain proficiency in Insight.

Sleight of Hand

Gain proficiency in Sleight of Hand.

Survival

Gain proficiency in Survival.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Starting at 3rd level, you can change a bad situation into a more favourable one. When you roll at disadvantage, you can take the higher number rolled instead. You can use this feature after you have rolled, but before the DM announces the outcome.

You can use this feature once per short rest.

Parry

At 7th level, you learn the power of a great defence. As a reaction, you can add 1d4 to your AC against one melee attack that would hit you. To do so, you must be able to see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

Malediction

At 10th level, your analysis of a creature’s fighting patterns are unparalleled. As an action, you can make a Wisdom (Insight) check contested by a target’s Dexterity saving throw. If you are successful, any dice the creature rolls for damage against you becomes a d4.

You can use this feature once per long rest.

Power Counter

Starting at 15th level, you can use the movement and weight of a creature against itself. If a creature within 5 feet misses an attack against you, you can use your reaction to make a Dexterity check against the creature’s AC. On a success, they are stunned until your next turn.

Art of Battle

At 18th level, you become a master of mind games, effortlessly weaving past an enemy's attack. When a creature misses an attack against you due to your Parry feature, you gain another use of your Malediction feature. These extra uses expire after taking a long rest.