Path of the Fool

Throughout the multiverse many a being has been enraptured by the performative arts; the beauty, the intense emotion, and even the rampant antics. Some are so enthralled that they swear that such acts must hold some supernatural power that can profoundly influence people. Though among these performances none is more unpredictable as the one known as The Fool. As folk of hardy stock and stout constitution, barbarians are especially proficient to handle this wild, maddeningly, physical performance. Some even dedicating their life to the act; these comedically-suffused barbarians walk the Path of the Fool. Barbarians that often seek this path are eager to manifest the otherworldly comedy of the fore-bearers who pioneered such a profession.

A Fool's Talent

3rd-level Path of the Fool feature

Those who follow the Fool spend their years honing their bodies to twist with how the situation bends; as well as employ the use of one's surroundings. Gain proficiency in Acrobatics, Performance, and the use of Improvised Weapons.

Foolish Antics

3rd-level Path of the Fool feature

Followers of the Fool know that a good performance requires a few good antics, and that the best antics are a surprise even to you. When you enter your rage, roll on the Foolish Antics table to determine the magical effect produced.

If the effect requires a saving throw, the DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier.

Foolish Antics

Bolstering Resolve

6th-level Path of the Fool feature

You can harness your mystical confidence to bolster yourself or a companion. As an action, you can touch one creature (which can be yourself) and confer one of the following benefits of your choice to that creature:

• For 10 minutes, the creature can roll a d4 whenever making an attack roll or an ability check and add the number rolled to the d20 roll.
• Roll a d4. The creature regains one expended spell slot, the level of which equals the number rolled or lower (the creature’s choice). Once a creature receives this benefit, that creature can’t receive it again until after a long rest.

You can take this action a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Roll with the Punches

10th-level Path of the Fool feature

When you are imperiled during your rage, the performative instinct within you can lash out; immediately after you take damage or fail a saving throw while raging, you can use your reaction to roll on the Foolish Antics table and immediately produce the effect rolled. This effect replaces your current Foolish Antics effect.

Reckless Foolishness

10th-level Path of the Fool feature

Sometimes a Fool can get so carried away while performing that injuries can occur, however the show must go on and the audience must be reassured that it is all in good fun. Once per turn when you use your Reckless Attack feature and hit a target with a weapon attack, you can expend a Hit Die and regain hit points equal to the number rolled on the die plus your Constitution modifier.

You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Know Your Audience

14th-level Path of the Fool feature

Whenever you roll on the Foolish Antics table, you can roll the die twice and choose which of the two effects to unleash. If you roll the same number on both dice, you can ignore the number and choose any effect on the table.

Fool's Luck

14th-level Path of the Fool feature

Some train hard to hone their skills, or study for years to become an expert; others are just plain lucky. Starting at 14th level your weapon attacks score a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20.