Demon Hunter (4e Theme)
Demon Hunter
Building
The tradition of the demon hunter arises from night elf history, and almost all demon hunters are night elves. A few blood elves make the pledge as well, seeking revenge for the destruction of their home. Other races can become demon hunters, but such individuals are unheard of. Any member of another race who is willing to make the sacrifices necessary to join the fight against the demonic invaders must find a night elf or blood elf demon hunter to assist him in the initiation ceremonies.
- Class Prerequisites
Illidari. The only know Demon Hunters are members of the Illidari, or have since abandoned the Illidari.
- Race Prerequisites
Elf. The Illidari comprise of the elves that Illidan has trained.
Background
Demon hunters, disciples of Illidan Stormrage, uphold a dark legacy, one that frightens their allies and enemies alike. The Illidari embrace fel and chaotic magics—energies that have long threatened the world of Azeroth—believing them necessary to challenge the Burning Legion. Wielding the powers of demons they’ve slain, they develop demonic features that incite revulsion and dread in fellow elves. Demon hunters ritually blind themselves in exchange for spectral sight that enables them to better sense their prey. This enhanced awareness, together with their great agility and magical prowess, makes demon hunters unpredictable adversaries. An Illidari’s quarry has much to fear.Forgoing heavy armor, demon hunters capitalize on speed, closing the distance quickly to sever enemies with one-handed weapons. However, Illidari must also use their agility defensively to ensure that battles end favorably.
Associated Skill: Perception and Arcana
Starting Feature
Demon Hunters are known to surround themselves in a fel embrace of fire, scorching foes who tread too close.
- Benefit
You gain the Immolation Aura Power
Additional Features
Level 5 Feature
Demon Hunters are immensely gifted in their ability to sense foes and magic, due to the rituals they undertake to become one.
- Benefit
You gain a +2 power bonus to Perception and Arcana.
Level 10 Feature
Demon Hunters are known for their mobility in combat using their Fel Rush technique, which can put them into range of their hunt even quicker.
- Benefit
When you roll initiative, as a free action, you can immediately shift up to half your move speed.
Optional Powers
| Immolation Aura | Demon Hunter Utility 1 |
| Surrounding yourself in green flame, you punish over-eager foes for their hubris by an inferno of fury. | |
Encounter  Arcane, Personal
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| Minor Action | Close Burst 1 |
| Effect: You wreathe yourself in green flame, until the end of your next turn, any enemy who starts their turn within the burst or enters the burst takes 5 Fire damage. An enemy can only take this damage once per turn. | |
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