Psychic Dragon Slayer

Psychic Dragon Slayers are the rarest and most feared of their kind, born not from the conquest of flesh, but from dominion over thought itself. Their origins are whispered in half-truths—of ancient dragons whose power lay not in flame or claw, but in their ability to unravel minds, bend perception, and command reality through sheer will. Those who sought to slay such creatures could not rely on strength alone; they had to understand them. Through dangerous rituals and prolonged exposure to draconic consciousness, these slayers learned to consume not the body of the dragon, but its mind—absorbing fragments of memory, instinct, and power. In doing so, they became something profoundly altered, their thoughts no longer entirely their own.

In Izarth, Psychic Dragon Slayers are often met with unease, for their presence is rarely loud or obvious, yet always deeply felt. Conversations falter around them, instincts sharpen, and even the strongest wills feel subtly tested. Some are said to hear echoes—whispers of ancient dragons, or perhaps something far older, lingering just beyond the veil of thought. Many believe they are uniquely attuned to forces like the Cult of Shar, capable of sensing manipulation, illusion, and hidden influence where others would see nothing at all. But this power comes at a cost, for the deeper they delve into the minds of others, the more fragile their own sense of self becomes. In time, a Psychic Dragon Slayer must confront a terrifying question: where do their own thoughts end, and the dragon’s begin?

Psychic Dragon Mind Fist

At 3rd level, your unarmed strikes deal 1d10 + strength modifier plus 1d6 psychic damage. This increases to 2d6 at level 5, 3d6 at level 11, and 4d6 at level 17.

Dragon Resistance

At 3rd level, your draconic nature grants you resistance to psychic damage. Additionally as a reaction, you can absorb an attack or spell that deals psychic damage to you and heal for the amount of damage dealt to you. 

Psychic Affinity

At 7th level, you learn to seep into the minds of others and read their thoughts. You can cast Command, Dissonant Whispers, Identify, Detect Thoughts for a total of three times per day. 

Dragon's Resolve

You take on the strength and pride of a dragon. You are immune to being frightened and gain proficiency in intelligence saves.

Psychic Dragon King

At 10th level, your psychic powers have grown much stronger, allowing you to learn three new abilities. For abilities that require a saving throw, the DC is equal to 8 plus your proficiency bonus plus your intelligence modifier. You can use these abilities as many times equal to your proficiency modifier. 

Psychic Dragon King Mind Rend. Using your action, you attempt to scrabble the target's mind. The target makes an intelligence saving throw and on a fail they take 5d6 psychic damage and are stunned until the start of your next turn. On a success, they take half damage and are not stunned.

Psychic Dragon King Control Override. Using your action, you attempt to take full control of a creature. The target makes an intelligence saving throw, on a fail the creature is fully under control of the caster. The creature will not respond to tasks that are impossible such as flying if they have no way to fly or lifting too large of boulders.

Psychic Dragon King Roar. Using your action, you use your dragon lungs to unleash a breath attack. You exhales fire in a 30-foot line. Each creature in that area must make an Intelligence saving throw, taking 56 (16d6) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Additionally, your psychic damage is no longer affected by resistance. 

Overwhelming Mind

At 15th level, you have strengthened your mind and have become immune to psychic damage. You can also cast Modify Memory once per day.

Psychic Dragon God

At 18th level, your psychic powers have grown much stronger, allowing you to learn three new abilities. For abilities that require a saving throw, the DC is equal to 8 plus your proficiency bonus plus your intelligence modifier. You can use these abilities as many times equal to your proficiency modifier. 

Psychic Dragon King Mind Rend. Using your action, you attempt to scrabble the target's mind. The target makes an intelligence saving throw and on a fail they take 10d6 psychic damage and are stunned until the start of your next turn. On a success, they take half damage and are not stunned.

Psychic Dragon King Control Override. Using your action, you attempt to take full control of up to three creatures. The target makes an intelligence saving throw, on a fail the creature is fully under control of the caster. The creature will not respond to tasks that are impossible such as flying if they have no way to fly or lifting too large of boulders.

Psychic Dragon King Roar. Using your action, you use your dragon lungs to unleash a breath attack. You exhales fire in a 30-foot line. Each creature in that area must make an Intelligence saving throw, taking 91 (26d6) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Additionally, your psychic damage treats immunity as resistance.