Dwarven Defender
Defensive Stance
Defensive Stance has been completely overhauled. It scales along two axes: Dwarven Defender class levels (which determine your tier) and your CON modifier (which extends duration).
Duration: (CON modifier + 4 + character level) × 2 rounds, minimum 2 rounds.
Effects While Active
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| AC bonus | 1 + tier |
| CON bonus | +4 |
| Knockdown immunity | Yes |
| Movement speed | −25% |
Attack bonus (based on Dwarven Defender level):
| Dwarven Defender Level | AB bonus |
|---|---|
| 1–19 | — |
| 20–24 | +2 |
| 25–29 | +3 |
| 30+ | +4 |
Damage Reduction: 2 + (tier × 2), bypassed only by +20 or better weapons.
Regeneration: tier HP per 6 seconds.
Level 30+: Adds a 2d10 bludgeoning damage shield (retaliates when struck in melee).
Visual: A visual effect plays on the defender while the stance is active. (Effect TBD.)
Tier Reference
Tier is determined by Dwarven Defender class levels (not total character level):
| Dwarven Defender Level | Tier |
|---|---|
| 1–4 | 1 |
| 5–9 | 2 |
| 10–14 | 3 |
| 15–19 | 4 |
| 20–24 | 5 |
| 25–29 | 6 |
| 30+ | 7+ |
Notes
- Activating the stance while it is already active cancels it immediately — the stance can be toggled off at any time before the duration expires.
- Uses per day are consumed on activation only (cancelling early does not refund a use).
- If all uses are exhausted, the stance cannot be activated.