Mako Knight

In the coastal realms and maritime kingdoms, there exists an order of warriors known as Mako Knights. These elite fighters draw inspiration from the Mako Shark, embodying its speed, precision, and relentless predatory nature. The Mako Knight is a specialized order, mastering the art of swift and devastating attacks both on land and underwater.

Becoming a Mako Knight: Aspiring Mako Knights undergo rigorous training that intertwines combat prowess with a deep understanding of aquatic environments. Initiated as squires, they learn to move through the water with the grace of the Mako Shark and master techniques that allow them to strike swiftly and lethally. The final step in their initiation involves a trial by combat against a seasoned Mako Knight, demonstrating their ability to harness the ferocity of the Mako.

Knighthood Ceremony: The knighting of a Mako Knight is a solemn and majestic ceremony conducted near the ocean's edge. After years of training and proving their mettle, a squire is called to the waterside, where the order's elders and the Mako Knight who mentored them await. The initiate kneels before the mentor, who, with a ceremonial trident, gently taps each shoulder, signifying the embrace of the Mako's essence. The ceremony concludes with the initiate plunging into the sea, symbolizing their connection to the aquatic realm and the eternal spirit of the Mako Shark.

Role in the World: Mako Knights are often tasked with guarding coastal territories, navigating the treacherous waters, and repelling any threats that emerge from the sea. They are champions of maritime realms, equally adept at protecting their kingdoms from both naval invasions and underwater menaces. Beyond their martial duties, Mako Knights are revered as symbols of honor and guardianship, exemplifying the unwavering dedication to duty and the indomitable spirit of the Mako Shark.

Razorfin Assault

At 3rd level, channeling the speed and precision of a Mako Shark, you can unleash a devastating Razorfin Assault during combat. As a bonus action, make an additional melee weapon attack.

You can use this feature a number of times equal to your strength modifier, and regain all expended uses after finishing a long rest.

Aquatic Mastery

At 7th level, your connection to the Mako Shark's aquatic prowess becomes more pronounced. Gain a swimming speed equal to your walking speed, and can breath underwater for 1 hour. Additionally, you have advantage on Strength and Dexterity saving throws while submerged in a body of water.

Rending Surge

At 10th level, your strikes become even more devastating, capable of tearing through armor and defenses. When you score a critical hit with a melee weapon attack, the target suffers a -2 penalty to its Armor Class until the start of your next turn.

Predator's Frenzy

At 15th level, emulating the predatory fervor of a Mako Shark, your precision in combat reaches new heights. When you make a melee weapon attack against a creature that has equal to or less than its hit point maximum, your melee weapon attacks deal an additional 1d8 damage.

Wrath of the Mako

At 18th level, harnessing the predatory fervor of a Mako Shark, you can enter Mako's Frenzy as a bonus action. For the next 30 seconds, you have advantage on all melee weapon attack rolls. When you hit a creature while in a frenzy, the target must succeed a wisdom saving throw (DC8 + proficiency + strength modifier). On a failed save, the target is frightened of you until the end of its next turn. Once the frenzy ends, you gain one level of exhaustion.

This feature can only be used once per long rest.