Rift Trooper Vanguard

As a Rift Vanguard, you are the spearhead of every engagement, using the energy of the rifts to enhance your mobility and your impact in battle. Whether standing firm to protect your allies or leading an unyielding charge, you embody the frontline defense against chaos.

Benefits:

1. Unstoppable Advance:

   • When you move at least 20 feet in a straight line toward a creature before making a melee attack, you can deal an additional 1d8 force damage on a hit.
   • The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Strength modifier) or be knocked prone.

2. Shield of the Rift:

   • As a reaction, when an ally within 10 feet of you is hit by an attack, you can interpose your shield or body to grant them +2 AC against the triggering attack. If the attack still hits, you take half the damage dealt to the ally.

3. Vanguard's Aura:

   • Creatures of your choice within 10 feet of you gain resistance to force damage and advantage on saving throws against being pushed or knocked prone.

4. Rift-Infused Momentum:

   • Once per short rest, you can surge forward, moving up to 30 feet as a bonus action without provoking opportunity attacks. Your next melee attack deals an extra 1d6 radiant damage and stuns the target until the end of your next turn on a failed Constitution saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Strength modifier).

Rolls and Effects:

• Charging Strike: Roll Athletics (DC 14) when using Unstoppable Advance. On a success, you double the additional force damage to 2d8 and increase the save DC to resist being knocked prone by 2.
• Shield Reaction: Roll a Constitution saving throw (DC 12). On a success, you reduce the damage you take when using Shield of the Rift by half.
• Momentum Surge: Roll Dexterity (Acrobatics) or Strength (Athletics) (DC 15) when using Rift-Infused Momentum. On a success, you can extend the movement range by 10 feet and gain temporary hit points equal to your Strength modifier.

Flavor:
The Rift Vanguard charges fearlessly into danger, harnessing the chaotic energy of the rifts to amplify their strength and resilience. Their presence on the battlefield inspires confidence in allies and sows terror in their enemies. Whether breaking through enemy lines or standing as an unyielding bulwark, they epitomize the unrelenting spirit of the Rift Troopers.