Spartan

The Spartan is a powerful fighter trained in the city-

state of Sparta. While highly efficient with the sword
and spear, the Spartan is particularly potent in combat
with his Aspis (Spartan shield), which is often used to
block the mighty blows of his opponents (and bash
them to their senses).

Spartans only come from one place: the city-state of

Sparta. They are elite warriors who train at a very young
age. It is said that Spartan boys are thrown together in
and arena with weapons against a grizzly bear as a rite
of passage. Spartans can only be human.

Class Features
As a Spartan, you gain the following features.

Hit Points
Hit Die: 1d10 per Spartan Level (+con modifier)
Proficiencies
Armor: Light armor, Aspis
Weapons: Simple weapons, martial weapons, Dory,
Xiphos
Tools: None
Saving Throws: Strength, Constitution
Skills: Any 2 from the standard Fighter’s list.
Equipment
The Spartan starts with the following equipment:
• Dory (spear), Xiphos (short sword), and Aspis (Spartan
Shield)
• Leather armor
• Explorer’s pack
Weapons Specialty
While Spartans always carry a Dory and Xiphos (spear
and sword), they tend to specialize their combat in one
or the other. Spartans can choose from 2 specific
weapons specializations, focusing either on the spear or
the sword. When creating your Spartan, you must
choose one (and only one) of the following weapon
specials.
Homoioi Specialty (short sword)
The Homoioi specialty focuses on using the Xiphos
(short sword) in combat. You gain a +1 bonus to all
attack rolls and damage rolls when using this weapon.
In addition, when in melee combat, if your opponent
misses an attack by a dice roll of 5 or more, your
Homoioi bonus is tripled for your next attack against
that opponent.
Hoplite Specialty (spear)
Specializing in the Dory (spear), the Spartan can focus
his attacks on critical areas to harm his opponent. You
gain a +1 bonus to AC when using an Aspis (shield) and
Dory in combat. Furthermore, whenever you are in
melee combat, if your opponent misses an attack
against you by a roll of 5 or more, then your next attack
against that opponent will generate a critical hit on a
natural roll of 17-20.
Heroic Presence
At 1st level, the Spartan gives off an aura of heroism,
lifting up the spirits of his brothers in arms. When in
combat, any ally within a range of 10 feet of you
receives a +1 bonus to all melee attack rolls (this also
applies to you, but only if you have at least one ally
within the range).
Fight in the Shade
At 2nd level, the Spartan is so adept at shield combat
that he is able block nearly any ranged attack by a
physical weapon (arrow, spear, etc). Whenever a
successful ranged attack is made against you, you can
respond by making a Dexterity save (DC 10). On a
successful save the ranged attack against you is
completely deflected and does no damage. You must be
holding a shield to use this ability. If you are using a
shield other than an Aspis, the DC increases by 3.
Shield Bash
It was common to see a Spartan knock back an
opponent with their shield and follow up with a fatal
attack with their sword or spear.
At 3rd level, you begin to use your Aspis (Spartan shield)
offensively in combat. Whenever in melee combat,
when an opponent misses an attack roll against you by
5 or more, you can immediately react by making an
attack with your shield to deal 1d6 damage + your STR
modifier (bludgeoning); this attack does not generate a
critical hit. For this attack, the Spartan’s attack bonus is
maxed at +2.
This damage is reduced to 1d4 is the Spartan is using a
shield other than an Aspis.
Press The Attack
At 5th level the Spartan can concentrate all his might on
the opponents around him. You get a second melee
attack, which can only be made if you move less than 5
feet after your first attack.
If this second attack results in kill, you are allowed one
additional 5-foot step and a third melee attack as a
bonus action. For this third attack, your attack bonus is
reduced by one-half.
Legendary Presence
At 5th level, the Spartan has become a local legend,
with word of his exploits even reaching his home of city
of Sparta. Your Heroic Presence bonus and range is now
doubled.

The Spartan’s Shield Bash does work in conjunction with The Spartan Progression Chart
the Homoioi Weapon Specialty and/or Hoplite Weapon Proficiency
Specialty. Level Bonus Features
1st +2 Weapon Specialty, Heroic Presence
Phalanx Spirit 2nd +2 Fight in the Shade
At 4th level, the Phalanx can give out a powerful shout 3rd +2 Shield Bash
(as a bonus action) to summon the spirits of ancient 4th +2 Phalanx Spirit
5th +2 Press The Attack, Legendary
Sparta; this shout grants you a +2 bonus to AC when
Presence
using your shield, and it lasts a number of rounds equal
to 2 + your Spartan level. You can use this ability again
after a short rest. If you are using a shield other than an
Aspis, this bonus is halved.

Equipment Chart
Weapon Name Cost Damage Weight Properties
Xiphos (short sword) 15 gp 1d6 Piercing 2 lb Weapon Finesse, Light
(Martial Melee)
Dory (spear) 5 gp 1d6 Piercing 2 lb Thrown (30 feet / 120 feet)*
(Simple Melee) 2H (1d8)

Armor Name Cost Armor Class (AC) Weight Special

Aspis (Spartan Shield) 20 gp +3 30 lb Must have a strength of 15 or more, or else
it reduces the wielder’s speed by 10 feet.
•Light: A light weapon can be used with two-weapon fighting
•Weapon Finesse: You may use your Dexterity or Strength modifier on attack rolls.
•2H: This is the amount of damage the weapon deals when using it with 2 hands for melee attacks.
*Optimal Range / Max Range