Momentum Leech (5e Class)

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Momentum Leech

Rory rested his sword atop his shoulder as he stared down the magic-fueled construct. The thing's feet crunched upon the dirt and stone beneath it as it approached. He had heard it was designed for speed, and that it ravaged cities and small towns alike as it sprinted across the land. But its path of destruction would end here. The metal creature charged at the leather armored warrior, and Rory touched its chest, sapping away all its movement. The construct was frozen in place, its sharp claws inches away from the man's hazel and blue eyes. Using the energy he gained from this unwilling benefactor, he swung his weapon in a blur of motion, too fast for most mortals to keep track of, and decapitated the construct with one single strike.

Momentum Leeches, or "Leeches", are known for their ability to steal others' speed and convert it into raw power to use in conjunction with devastating attacks. Close combat and striking opponents as they lunge to strike is how they typically do things, though some have the ability to imbue it into their projectiles. Races meant for muscle, such as goliaths, orcs, or dwarves, are well suited to this class, though other races have been able to become Leeches given enough time and training.

Creating a Momentum Leech

How did you gain your ability to steal others' speed? Was it taught to you by a fellow Leech, did you learn it yourself, or did you receive it from something or someone else?

Quick Build

You can make a Momentum Leech quickly by following these suggestions. First, Constitution should be your highest ability score for your Leeching ability, followed by Strength or Dexterity based on your subclass. Second, choose the Soldier background.

Class Features

As a Momentum Leech you gain the following class features.

Hit Points

Hit Dice: 1d10 per Momentum Leech level
Hit Points at 1st Level: 1d10 + Constitution modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d10 (or 6) + Constitution modifier per Momentum Leech level after 1st

Proficiencies

Armor: light armor, medium armor, shields
Weapons: simple weapons, martial weapons
Tools: one tool of your choice
Saving Throws: Strength, Constitution
Skills: Athletics and one other skill of your choice

Equipment

You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your background:

• (a) a martial weapon and a shield or (b) two martial weapons
• (a) chain shirt or (b) studded leather armor
• (a) explorer's pack or (b) dungeoneer's pack
• If you are using starting wealth, you have 4d6x10 in funds.

Table: The Momentum Leech

Level	Proficiency Bonus	Features	Max Leeched Momentum
1st	+2	Leeching	10
2nd	+2	Momentum Burst	20
3rd	+2	Leecher Archetype	25
4th	+2	Ability Score Improvement	30
5th	+3	Extra Attack (x1)	35
6th	+3	Zone of Languor (x1)	45
7th	+3	Leecher Archetype feature	50
8th	+3	Ability Score Improvement	55
9th	+4	—	60
10th	+4	Leecher Archetype feature	65
11th	+4	Extra Attack (x2)	75
12th	+4	Ability Score Improvement	85
13th	+5	—	95
14th	+5	Zone of Languor (x2)	100
15th	+5	Leecher Archetype feature	110
16th	+5	Ability Score Improvement	120
17th	+6	—	130
18th	+6	Leecher Archetype feature	140
19th	+6	Ability Score Improvement	155
20th	+6	Extra Attack (x3)	170

Leeching

The core technique of the Momentum Leech is to steal his opponent's speed using Leeching. When you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack, the target's speed is reduced by a your Constitution modifier (minimum 1) x 5 feet, until the end of that creature's next turn. Your movement speed is increased by the same amount until the end of your next turn.

The amount you can Leech from any target increases to (10 x your Constitution modifier) feet at 6th level, (15 x your Constitution modifier) feet at 11th level, and (25 x your Constitution modifier) feet at 17th level. You can only store up to (Max Leeched Momentum + [5 x your Constitution modifier]) Leeched speed, and it increases as shown on the table above.

Momentum Burst

At 2nd level, you learn a few ways to use your speed to enhance your effectiveness in combat. You gain the following features. You can only use these abilities if you have the requisite amount of movement to use them.

Swift Strike

You can spend 30 feet of movement to make a melee weapon attack as a bonus action.

Quick Step

You can spend 15 feet of movement to Disengage or 30 feet of movement to Dodge as a bonus action.

Divide

When you hit a creature, you can spend up to (15 x your Constitution modifier) feet of movement. For every 15 feet of movement spent, you deal 1 extra damage to your target.

Leecher Archetype

At 3rd level, you choose a Leecher Archetype. Choose between Blaster, Compactor, or Dasher, all detailed at the end of the class description. Your choice grants you features at 3rd and again at 7th, 10th, 15th, and 18th level.

Ability Score Improvement

When you reach 4th level, and again at 8th, 12th, 16th and 19th level, you can increase one ability score of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1. As normal, you can't increase an ability score above 20 using this feature.

Extra Attack

Beginning at 5th level, you can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.

The number of attacks increases to three when you reach 11th level in this class and to four when you reach 20th level in this class.

Zone of Languor

At 6th level, you gain the ability to leech momentum from multiple creatures at once. As an action, you can use your Leeching ability on any enemy creatures within a 20-foot radius of you. A target is unaffected by Zone of Languor on a successful Constitution save (DC = 8 + proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier). Once you use this feature, you must finish a long rest before you can use it again. At 14th level, you can use this feature twice before a rest, but only once on the same turn.

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Blaster

Blasters, rather than liking to get up close and personal, choose to use their Leeched speed to improve the effectiveness of their projectiles, and they can Leech their enemies from afar.

Lengthy Leeching

Starting at 3rd level, you can use your Leeching ability with both melee and ranged attacks. In addition, you can use Swift Strike to make either a melee or ranged attack as a bonus action. Lastly, you can use your Dexterity modifier when determining how much movement you can spend on Divide.

Precision Shot

At 7th level, you can spend 20 x (your Dexterity modifier) movement to add 1 to your attack bonus to your next ranged attack, to a maximum of your proficiency bonus.

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Dasher

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Multiclassing

Prerequisites. To qualify for multiclassing into the Momentum Leecher class, you must meet these prerequisites: Con 13, Str 13

Proficiencies. When you multiclass into the Momentum Leecher class, you gain the following proficiencies: Athletics, one martial weapon

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