Pact of Ambivalence

Pact of Ambivalence

The Pact of Ambivalence warlock subclass delves into the realms of uncertainty, where both great success and disastrous failure await. As a warlock who embraces this enigmatic path, you are attuned to the capricious nature of fate, harnessing its power to manipulate outcomes and take calculated risks. Through a pact with an entity that embodies the essence of reward and chance, you gain abilities that can lead to extraordinary triumphs or dire consequences.

Fickle Fate (1st Level)

At 1st level, you gain proficiency in the Insight skill, representing your ability to read and understand the ever-changing tides of fate. Additionally, you can use your bonus action to roll a d20. On a result of 11-20, you gain advantage on your next ability check, attack roll, or saving throw. On a result of 1-10, you gain disadvantage on your next ability check, attack roll, or saving throw. Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Twisted Fortune (6th Level)

Your connection to the chaotic forces of destiny allows you to manipulate outcomes in unexpected ways. Once per short rest, when you make an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw, you can choose to roll an additional d20 and use the result instead of the original roll. However, if both dice show the same number, the result is an automatic critical success or critical failure, depending on the original intention of the roll.

Perilous Gambit (10th Level)

You can tap into the dangerous potential of your pact, taking risks that can yield remarkable rewards. As an action, you can choose to make a perilous gambit. Roll a d20 and consult the following table to determine the outcome:

• Roll Result:
  • 1: Fateful Misfortune - The gambit ends in disastrous failure.
  • 2-4: Catastrophic Backfire - The gambit goes horribly wrong.
  • 5-10: Moderate Failure - The gambit doesn't go as planned.
  • 11-15: Moderate Success - The gambit succeeds, granting enhanced spellcasting.
  • 16-19: Triumph - The gambit pays off handsomely, imbuing you with incredible power.
  • 20: Epic Triumph - The gambit surpasses all expectations, leading to an extraordinary outcome.

Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you finish a long rest.

Capricious Boon (14th Level)

At 18th level, your pact grants you an unpredictable boon. Once per long rest, you can roll a d20 to determine the effect. The capricious nature of fate may bless you with extraordinary power or subject you to unforeseen challenges. Embrace the unpredictable and embrace the possibilities that lie within the uncertain realms of the Pact of Ambivalence.

The Pact of Ambivalence warlock subclass immerses you in the realms of uncertainty and risk, allowing you to manipulate fate to your advantage. Embrace the ever-changing nature of fortune as you navigate through challenges and battles, relying on your ability to twist destiny in your favor. Exercise caution when making momentous gambles, as the outcome can range from devastating failure to extraordinary success. Choose your actions wisely, for the path of ambivalence lies before you.

Fickle Fate

At 1st level, you gain proficiency in the Insight skill, representing your ability to read and understand the ever-changing tides of fate. Additionally, you can use your bonus action to roll a d20. On a result of 11-20, you gain advantage on your next ability check, attack roll, or saving throw. On a result of 1-10, you gain disadvantage on your next ability check, attack roll, or saving throw. Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Twisted Fortune

Your connection to the chaotic forces of destiny allows you to manipulate outcomes in unexpected ways. Once per short rest, when you make an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw, you can choose to roll an additional d20 and use the result instead of the original roll. However, if both dice show the same number, the result is an automatic critical success or critical failure, depending on the original intention of the roll.

Perilous Gambit

You gain slightly more control over your fate, and may now add an extra d4 to your fickle fate.

 

• You can tap into the dangerous potential of your pact, taking risks that can yield remarkable rewards. As an action, you can choose to unleash your full power by making a perilous gambit. Roll a d20 and consult the following table to determine the outcome:

• Roll Result:

  • 1: Fateful Misfortune - The gambit ends in disastrous failure. You suffer severe consequences, and your connection to luck is temporarily severed. For the next minute, you cannot benefit from your Pact of Ambivalence features, and your spellcasting ability is reduced by 4. Additionally, you gain a level of exhaustion.
  • 2-4: Catastrophic Backfire - The gambit goes horribly wrong, and you suffer dire consequences. You take damage equal to your warlock level. In addition, your spellcasting ability is reduced by 2 for 1 minute. During this time, your spell attack rolls and spell save DC are reduced by 2.
  • 5-10: Moderate Failure - The gambit doesn't go as planned, resulting in a setback. For the next minute, your spell attacks deal reduced damage, and you have disadvantage on spell saving throws. Your spell damage is reduced by your Charisma modifier.
  • 11-15: Moderate Success - The gambit succeeds, granting you enhanced spellcasting. For the next minute, your spell attacks deal additional damage equal to your Charisma modifier, and you have advantage on spell saving throws.
  • 16-19: Triumph - The gambit pays off handsomely, imbuing you with incredible power. For the next minute, you gain the following benefits:
    • Your spell attacks deal additional damage equal to twice your Charisma modifier.
    • Whenever you roll damage for a spell, you can roll an additional damage die and add the result to the total.
    • You have advantage on all saving throws.
  • 20: Epic Triumph - The gambit surpasses all expectations, leading to an extraordinary outcome. For the next minute, you gain the following benefits:
    • Your spell attacks deal additional damage equal to three times your Charisma modifier.
    • Whenever you roll damage for a spell, you can roll an additional two damage dice and add the results to the total.
    • You have advantage on all saving throws, and any creature that successfully saves against your spells takes half damage instead of the usual effect on a successful save.

• Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you finish a long rest.

Capricious Boon

Capricious Boon:

At 14th level, you gain the ability to call upon the capricious forces of fate to grant you a powerful boon. As an action, you roll a d20 and consult the following table to determine the outcome:

Positive Effects:

1-3: Fickle Resurgence - You regain a number of expended spell slots equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of one). Additionally, you gain temporary hit points equal to twice your warlock level.

4-6: Elusive Veil - You become invisible for a duration of 1 minute. During this time, attacks against you have disadvantage, and you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks.

7-8: Fortuitous Evasion - You gain resistance to all damage types for a duration of 1 minute. Additionally, you have advantage on Dexterity saving throws.

9: Ephemeral Power - Your next spell or eldritch invocation that deals damage ignores resistance and treats immunity as resistance for a duration of 1 minute. Additionally, you roll an additional damage die for each damage roll made by that spell or invocation.

10: Lucky Surge - Once during the duration of 1 minute, you can reroll any ability check, attack roll, or saving throw and choose the preferred result.

Negative Effects:

11-13: Cursed Resurgence - You suffer a penalty to your maximum hit points equal to your warlock level until you finish a long rest. However, you regain a number of expended spell slots equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of one).

14-16: Unstable Veil - You become visible and emit dim light in a 10-foot radius for a duration of 1 minute. During this time, attacks against you have advantage, and you have disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks.

17-18: Disastrous Evasion - You gain vulnerability to all damage types for a duration of 1 minute. Additionally, you have disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws.

19: Cursed Power - Your next spell or eldritch invocation that deals damage affects you as well. You suffer the same damage and effects as your target(s) for a duration of 1 minute.

20: Twisted Hex - Your next spell or eldritch invocation that requires concentration becomes twisted by chaotic energies. While concentrating on the spell or invocation, you suffer disadvantage on all ability checks and saving throws. Additionally, if you take damage, you must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or lose concentration.