Homebrew Dark-Touched Species Details
Dark-Touched individuals carry the blood of ancient, shadow-wielding ancestors who forged a connection with dark powers, granting them extraordinary abilities beyond mortal means. Though their origins can be traced to a race long forgotten by most, they are known for their unearthly strength and their ability to manipulate the very fabric of the shadows. These beings have four arms, allowing them to fight with unmatched precision, using the power of the dark vortexes that flow within them to devastate enemies in combat. They are formidable fighters who balance their martial prowess with an aura of terror, making them rulers of both the battlefield and the minds of their foes.
Dark-Touched Traits
Dark-Touched have a range of supernatural abilities.Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Size
Your size is Medium. Though you share a humanoid form, your four arms and imposing nature make you larger than most humans.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Four Arms
You have four arms, allowing you to wield and manipulate multiple objects or weapons. When wielding weapons, you can hold up to four, but only two of your arms can be used to make attacks unless a feature or ability specifically allows otherwise. These extra arms also allow you to carry more items or weapons with ease.
Dark Resilience
You have resistance to necrotic damage, a gift from your dark heritage.
Dark Tempest
As an action, you can summon a swirling vortex of dark energy around you. All creatures within a 10-foot radius of you must make a Dexterity saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Strength or Dexterity modifier).
- On a failed save, a creature takes 1d8 + your Strength or Dexterity modifier bludgeoning damage plus an additional 1d8 per your proficiency bonus.
- On a successful save, they take half damage and are not pushed.
You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. All expended uses are regained after you finish a long rest.
Darkvision
Your connection to the shadow realms allows you to see in dim light within 60 feet of you as though it were bright light, and in darkness as though it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Language
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
Feat of the Dark-Touched
Choose a feat.
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