Phalanx Warrior (4e Paragon Path)

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Phalanx Warrior

“

Do not fear, friends! Nothing will get past me!

”

Prerequisite:

A powerful Warrior who focuses on protecting allies using reach weapons and shields. For whatever reason, you have adopted the Phalanx way of fighting. Perhaps you were once a soldier,trained for war. Maybe you enjoyed the reach of the spear, but was not willing to give up the shield. Whatever the reason, whatever the path, you are now a Phalanx warrior; you plant yourself in the middle of battle, keeping all foes within reach of you. You don't let anyone past, and if they get too far, you lunge across the battle field making sure none escapes.

When you pick up a spear, reality seems to just skew slightly...

Phalanx Warrior Path Features

Spear Proficiency (11th level): You gain a +1 bonus to attack roles with all spear type weapons. In addition, your reach increases by 1 whenever you use a spear type weapon.

When you make your move, you make sure you leave a mark...

Containing Reaction (11th level): When you spend an action point to spend an extra action, you can also mark 2 targets within 5 squares of you as a free action.

Extraordinary Phalanx Fighting (16th level): When using a spear, you can make opportunity attacks against targets who are 2 squares away from you instead of one. In addition, whenever you make any kind of attack with a spear type weapon, you can choose to spend an minor action to either...

• Take a -2 penalty to the attack roll. You can reach an extra one square for this attack.
• Mark a target within 2 squares of the target you just attacked.

Phalanx Warrior Path Powers

Spear Fury Phalanx Warrior Attack 11
In a controlled frenzy, you spin around, giving minor wounds to some, and grievous ones to others.
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Standard Action	Close Burst 1
Requirement: You must be wielding a one handed weapon.
Primary Target: Each marked target in burst you can see.
Attack: Strength vs. Armor Class
Hit: 1[W]+strength modifier, target is slowed until the end of your next turn
Weapon: If you are wielding a spear type weapon, you use the reach of your weapon as the burst range instead of what is listed.
Secondary Target: Each enemy in burst you can see
Secondary Attack: Strength Modifier vs. AC
Hit: 1[W] damage

Shield And Spear Phalanx Warrior Utility 12
You set yourself into a stance of defense, making sure that none can get past.
Daily ✦ Martial, Stance
Minor Action	Personal
Requirement: Must be wielding a shield and a spear.
Effect: Until the stance ends, you gain a +2 bonus to your reflex and AC. In addition, whenever you hit an enemy with an attack they are knocked prone and are slowed until the end of your next turn.

Spear Finale Phalanx Warrior Attack 20
You save the best moves for last.
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon
Standard Action	Weapon
Requirement: You must be wielding a spear and shield type weapon.
Primary Target: One creature
Attack: Strength vs. Ac
Hit: 3[W]+Strength Modifier Damage, make one more attack
Secondary Target: One creature you just attacked
Secondary Attack: Strength vs. Fortitude
Hit: 1[W]+strength modifier, and the target is stunned(save ends)
Special: Target takes a penalty equal to your wisdom modifier to resist being stunned.

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