The Alchemic Soul Class for Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Fifth Edition (5e)

Base Class: Sorcerer

Alchemy: the science of understanding, deconstructing, and reconstructing matter. However, it is not an all-powerful art. It is impossible to create something out of nothing. If one wishes to obtain something, something of equal value must be given. This is the law of equivalent exchange; the basis of all alchemy. In accordance with this law, there is a taboo among alchemists. Human transmutation is strictly forbidden. For what could equal the value of a human soul?

Born to wield the power of transmutation in your hands, you can shift matter from one form to the next with a touch. Alchemic Souls can be a handful to say the least, fashioning weapons, traps, tools, and other such implements from the terrain to control it and the flow of battle. Souls such as these are rare, being born from another of their kind or the power being forced upon them by accidents of great magical potential. Every race has the spark, but few ever manage to light the flame.

Builder and Destroyer

Your powers of Alchemy allow you to manipulate the battlefield and repair your gear on the fly. You can cast Mold Earth and Mending at will, and they do not count towards your known spells. In addition, the range for Mold Earth is doubled.

Earthbound

Your control over the terrain around you allows you to save yourself and hinder others during tremors and attacks. When you are subjected to an effect that would take your footing or knock you prone on a failed save, you can add your proficiency bonus to the roll.

As a reaction, when a creature you can see is subjected to an effect that would take their footing or knock them prone on a failed save, you can force them to remove 1d4 from the roll. This increases to 1d6 at 8th level, and 1d10 at 16th level.

In addition, your Constitution increases by 1.

Matter Manipulation

You learn additional spells when you reach certain levels in this class, as shown on the table below. Each of these spells counts as a sorcerer spell for you, but it doesn’t count against the number of sorcerer spells you know.

Matter Spells

SORCERER LEVEL	SPELLS
2nd	Earth Tremor, Maximilian's Earthen Grasp
5th	Meld Into Stone, Erupting Earth, Fabricate
9th	Stone Shape, Wall of Stone, Transmute Rock
12th	Move Earth, Bones of the Earth

From Ordinary to Ordnance

At 6th level, your control over the matter around you has grown to allow you to form brutal weapons from the battlefield. You can use 1 sorcery point to create a melee weapon from any nonmagical materials you choose, unless they are currently being worn or carried. You must touch the materials for this to take effect. The weapon will take on the properties of whatever similar materials it has the most of. Creating a weapon costs 1 action. The weapon is not magical unless stated otherwise. Forming a weapon doesn't make you proficient with it. Forming a weapon uses different amounts depending on your choice of arms, so consult with your DM to understand what you can and can't craft with the amounts at your disposal. Your crafted weapon lasts for 12 hours, after which time it will crumble to a pile of equivalent materials. You can spend 1 sorcery point to reinforce your weapon, resetting the 12 hour limit. You can have up to 6 formed at any given time, and creating another will cause the oldest to crumble. Different materials will have different properties, consult the table below for reference.

Wood

Your weapon is fragile, but jagged. This weapon deals 1 additional damage die of Piercing. on a Nat 1 for an attack roll with this weapon, you must make a DC 10 Sleight of Hand check, or the weapon will become damaged. When damaged, the weapon will deal half of any damage rolled, rounded down. If the weapon becomes damaged again, it crumbles to it's original form. If you take Fire damage or it comes into contact with Fire the additional damage die of Piercing will be replaced with Fire damage. After two rounds, the weapon will become damaged, unless it is put out. After 4 rounds, it will crumble back to it's original form. You can spend 1 sorcery point to repair the weapon fully, with this resetting the 12 hour timer also. In addition, it gains the Light and Thrown properties if it did not have either previously.

Stone

Your weapon is cumbersome, but brutal. This weapon deals 1 additional damage die of bludgeoning, and can knock enemies back. If thrown at a target, They must make a DC 12 Strength save, or be pushed back 10ft and fall Prone. In addition, it gains the Heavy property if it did not have it previously.

Ice

Your weapon is fragile, but freezing. This weapon deals 1 additional damage die of Cold. on a Nat 1 for an attack roll with this weapon, you must make a DC 10 Sleight of Hand check, or the weapon will become damaged. When damaged, the weapon will deal an additional damage die of Piercing, but lose the Reach property. If you take Fire damage or it comes into contact with Fire the weapon will automatically become damaged. After two rounds, unless it is repaired, it will melt into it's original liquid. You can spend 1 sorcery point to repair the weapon fully, with this resetting the 12 hour timer also. In addition, it gains the Thrown and Reach properties if it did not have either previously.

Crystal

Your weapon is fragile, but splintering. This weapon deals 2 additional damage die of Piercing. on a Nat 1 for an attack roll with this weapon, you must make a DC 10 Sleight of Hand check, or the weapon will become damaged. When damaged, the weapon will snap and burst crystal shards within 10ft of itself, and lose the Reach property. Everyone, including the wielder, must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity save or take 2d6 Piercing damage. If used for a ranged attack, the weapon will burst on contact with the target. You can spend 1 sorcery point to repair the weapon fully, with this resetting the 12 hour timer also. In addition, it gains the Light and Reach properties if it did not have either previously.

Iron/Lower Quality Metals

Your weapon is standard, but reliable. This weapon has the standard damage and properties of it's usual creation.

Steel

Your weapon is sharp, and effective. This weapon deals 1 additional damage die.

Brass/Bronze/Zinc

Your weapon is firm, and sturdy. This weapon deals 1 additional damage die of Thunder, due to the concussive sound it rings with when struck. It is immune to rust and corrosion, even by a Rust Monster. This does not make it immune to disintegration.

Platinum/Lead

Your weapon is heavy, but toxic. This weapon deals 1 additional damage die of Bludgeoning, and 1 of Poison. If thrown at a target, They must make a DC 16 Strength save, or be pushed back 10ft and fall Prone. In addition, it gains the Heavy property if it did not have it previously.

Copper/Silver/Electrum/Gold

Your weapon is honed, and deflective. This weapon deals 1 additional damage die of Lightning. When you take Lightning damage, the next strike you make with this weapon will deal 3 additional damage die of Lightning damage. This weapon is considered magical.

Mithral

Your weapon is elegant, and deadly. This weapon deals 1 additional damage die, and 1 of Radiant. As a bonus action it can shed bright light in a 20ft radius, and dim light for an additional 20ft. This weapon is considered magical. In addition, it gains the Light and Finesse properties if it did not have either previously.

Adamantine

Your weapon is incredible, and destructive. This weapon deals 2 additional damage die, and will achieve a critical strike on an 18 or above. This weapon is considered magical.

Combat Strategist

At 14th level, your control has strengthened to the point that you can set traps across the battlefield, lying in wait for your enemy. Starting with 3, you gain an additional trap for every two levels gained.

Binding of Earth

Using 1 sorcery point and an action, you can form coils of stone that will attempt to ensnare your foes. You designate a 5ft space on the floor, wall or ceiling within 60ft of you to be trapped, and choose which creatures can pass through it unharmed. The trap is not considered magical, and neither is it's damage. Discerning the space is trapped requires a DC 16 Investigation check. When a creature steps into the space, it must make a Dexterity save against your spell save DC, on a success they pass through the square unaffected and the trap is ruined. On a fail, they will be Restrained and take 3d6 Bludgeoning damage. To escape the restraints, the target must make an Athletics or Acrobatics check, the DC being 8 + your Charisma modifier.