Path of the Predator

The Path of the Predator leads a Barbarian to develop a Beastly Ferocity, relying on the own physical abilities and deepest primal urges in combat. This path is sought out most common by certain animal races like Tabaxi or Lizardfolk, though there are also Goblins and even some Humans known to throw themselves onto their foes like predators.

 

Hold Prey

At 3rd level, whenever you deal damage to a creature with a melee attack, you may use a Bonus action to attempt to grapple that creature. Furthermore, as long as you hold a creature grappled, you can use a bonus action to attack the target with your Bite attack. If you do not already have a Bite attack, you gain a Bite attack that deals damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier.

 

Razor Teeth

At 6th level your teeth and jaw have grown stronger and bigger. You natural Bite attacks now deal damage equal to 2d6 + your Strength modifier.

Ambush Fighter

You have advantage on initiative rolls. In addition, the first time you attempt to grapple or attack a creature whose initiative is lower than yours during the first round of combat, you may do so with advantage.

 

Strong Hide

At 10th Level, through years of hard physical struggle, your skin has grown thick and impenetrable. You now have a Natural armor that equals 15 + your Dexterity modifier.

Fierce Grasp

You gain the ability to hold on to creatures of size Huge or Gargantuan with a Grapple check. This does not hinder the movement of such a creature and that creature may still use it's turn as normal. If the creature moves, you move with it.

Deadly Bite

At 14th level, whenever you make a Bite attack against a creature you are grappling, you score a critical hit on a roll of 18-20.

Feeding Frenzy (Lizardfolk Only)

Your hunger has grown. You can now use your Hungry Jaws ability a number of times equal to your Constitution Modifier before you have to finish a short or long rest. In addition, the life points you regain from this ability are no longer temporary.