Fighting Style (5e)

Fighting Style exists in other D&D editions see:

Fighting Style (disambiguation).

Fighting Style is a feature of the Fighter, Paladin, and Ranger classes. The choices vary by class.

Archery

Also see Archery (disambiguation)

You gain +2 bonus to attack rolls you make with ranged weapons.
This style is used by: Fighters, Rangers

Blessed Warrior

optional fighting style
Bonus cantrips.^{(unofficial summation)}
This style is used by: Paladins

Blind Fighting

optional fighting style
Gain short range blindsight.^{(unofficial summation)}
This style is used by: Fighters, Paladins, Rangers

Close Quarters Shooter

UA

You are trained in making ranged attacks at close quarters...

This style is used by: Fighters, Paladins, Rangers

Defense

Also see Defense (disambiguation)

While you are wearing armor, you gain a +1 bonus to AC.

This style is used by: Fighters, Paladins, Rangers

Druidic Warrior

optional fighting style
Bonus cantrips.^{(unofficial summation)}
This style is used by: Rangers

Dueling

Also see Dueling (disambiguation)

When you are wielding a melee weapon in one hand and no other weapons, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls with that weapon.

This style is used by: Fighters, Paladins, Rangers

Interception

optional fighting style
Lessen damage taken, by a nearby ally, from an attack.^{(unofficial summation)}
This style is used by: Fighters, Paladins

Great Weapon Fighting

Also see Archery (disambiguation)

When you roll a 1 or 2 on a damage die for an attack you make with a melee weapon that you are wielding with two hands, you can reroll the die and must use the new roll even if the new roll is a 1 or a 2. The weapon must have the two-handed or versatile property for you to gain this benefit.

This style is used by: Fighters, Paladins

Mariner

UA

...Mariners can defend themselves without relying on heavy armor or bulky shields.

This style is used by: Fighters, Paladins, Rangers

Protection

Also see Archery (disambiguation)

When a creature you can see attacks a target other than you that is within 5 feet of you, you can use your reaction to impose disadvantage on the attack roll. You must be wielding a shield.

This style is used by: Fighters, Paladins

Tunnel Fighter

UA

You excel at defending narrow passages, doorways, and other tight spaces...

This style is used by: Fighters, Paladins, Rangers

Superior Technique

optional fighting style
Gain a maneuver. Gain one Superiority Die (see Battle Master).^{(unofficial summation)}
This style is used by: Fighters

Thrown Weapon Fighting

optional fighting style
Can draw and attack with a thrown weapon as part of the same action. Gain bonus to damage with weapon when thrown.^{(unofficial summation)}
This style is used by: Fighters, Rangers

Two-Weapon Fighting

Also see Archery (disambiguation)

When you engage in two-weapon fighting, you can add your ability modifier to the damage of the second attack.

This style is used by: Fighters, Rangers

Unarmed Fighting

optional fighting style
Greater damage with unarmed strike. Deal damage to creature you grapple.^{(unofficial summation)}
This style is used by: Fighters

Sources and Notes

^UA: Unearthed Arcana Rules are "DM optional" and not permitted in Adventure League play.

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