Path of the Tactical Tinkerer

Path of the Tactical Tinkerer

Gnomes have a natural inclination for tinkering and invention, a trait that some carry into their barbarian rage. These gnomes, known as Tactical Tinkerers, combine their innate ingenuity with their barbarian ferocity, becoming cunning warriors who use their knowledge and gadgets to outmaneuver and outsmart their foes. They are masters of assessing situations, exploiting weaknesses, and turning the tide of battle with their quick wit and resourcefulness.

While other barbarians rely on brute strength and primal fury, Tactical Tinkerers channel their rage into a focused frenzy, enhancing their tactical minds and allowing them to make precise and calculated strikes. They are adept at using the terrain to their advantage, setting traps, and creating diversions, always staying one step ahead of their enemies.

Their inventions and gadgets are not just tools of destruction, but extensions of their tactical minds. From smoke bombs and grappling hooks to hidden blades and spring-loaded boots, their creations give them an edge in combat, allowing them to adapt to any situation and exploit their opponent's vulnerabilities.

Whether they're disarming traps, leading ambushes, or escaping perilous situations, Tactical Tinkerers prove that brains and brawn are a potent combination on the battlefield.

Level 3: Battle Tactics

While in your Focused Frenzy, you gain one of the following benefits of your choice:

• Targeted Attacks: Once per turn, you can add your Wisdom modifier to a melee attack roll.
• Strategic Retreat: When you take the Disengage action, your movement speed is doubled until the end of your turn.
• Keen Eye: When making a ranged attack with a thrown weapon, you do not suffer disadvantage from being within 5 feet of a hostile creature.

Combat Analysis

ou can now choose two benefits from your Battle Tactics feature.

Level 6: Combat Analysis

You can now choose two benefits from your Battle Tactics feature.

Level 10: Battlefield Awareness

You gain advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and initiative rolls while in your Focused Frenzy.

Level 14: Master Strategist

You can now choose all three benefits from your Battle Tactics feature.