WhatDungeons & Dragonsplayer would refuse to play a Fighter sharing the same stylishness as Dante (Devil May Cry), the ruthlessness of Kratos (God of War), or the unique attacks of Mega Man (Mega Man)? Gamers who loveD&Dcan actually find a way to translate these action legends into functional Fighters in their party.
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To top it off, the right approach can actually help players bring these legends to life inD&Dwithout using homebrew resources as much as possible. That’s right – players can get away with a character that’s just as stylish as Dante but still works with campaigns that only allow official resources. How would this concept work with these characters?
10Mega Man: Arcane Archer
Just because gaming’s super fighting robot uses a Mega Buster doesn’t make him any less of a fighter.Mega Manfans can transform the Blue Bomber into an Arcane Archer, with its Arcane Shot variations too much of a temptation to resist being considered as Mega Man’s special buster shots in aD&Dgame.
9Link: Cavalier
Having defended Hyrule from disaster after disaster, Link is perhaps one of the greatest defenders to have existed. This silent protagonist fromThe Legend of Zeldacan wield the iconic Master Sword and Hylian Shield as aCavalier, trained precisely to defend his allies.
8Master Chief: Battle Master
Years of combat experience ensure Master Chief has all the resources he needs to turn desperate battlefields into stunning victories. As fans ofHaloknow, Master Chief’s mastery of combat strategies easily makes him aBattle MasterforD&Dplayers.
7Geralt Of Rivia: Rune Knight
InThe Witcher,Geralt of Rivia specializes in hunting various supernatural threats through martial training, physical augmentations, and a bit of magic on the side. Flavor-wise, Geralt could work as a Monster Hunter. However, players who want to stick to a Geralt dishing out Witcher Signs might want him as aRune Knight.
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6Alucard: Eldritch Knight
Unlike the Belmonts who use sheer combat prowess, Alucard inherited Dracula’s casting capabilities. Alongside his prowess with the blade, Alucard ofCastlevaniaeasily fits theEldritch KnightMartial Archetype. Augmented with the Spellcasting of a Wizard, Eldritch Knight Alucard can best foes with either might or magic.
5Dante: Gunslinger
Dante ofDevil May Crymay use Rebellion to hack his way through demons, but his marksmanship excels when using Ebony and Ivory. Despite hisfighting prowess, fans ofDMCcan showcase Dante’s gunplay skills as aGunslingerMartial Archetype.
4Vergil: Echo Knight
Vergil ofDevil May Crypossesses a calm and stoic nature opposite Dante’s explosive personality. A half-demon like his twin, Vergil’s special powerset fits the abilities of theEcho KnightMartial Archetype. As an Echo Knight, Vergil relies on Echoes or temporal duplicates to help him in combat.
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3Kratos: Champion
At first glance, one might assume Kratos ofGod of Warfits the Barbarian Class due to his inclination for reckless violence. However, fans who look at Kratos as an immediate Barbarian might forget his experience in combining battle tactics and physical prowess as a Spartan General. These characteristics reflect theChampionMartial Archetype more than a Barbarian.
2Jin Sakai: Samurai
Depending on one’s playthrough, Jin Sakai ofGhost of Tsushimaeasily becomes a dueling Samurai or a Ghostoperating in the shadows. Taking into account his original training, Jin Sakai fits theSamuraias a character build, with a focus on making precision strikes.
1Commander Shepard: Psi Warrior
Versions of Commander Shepard who became an Adept can tap into the biotics of theMass Effectfranchise. Shepard can then manipulate mass around them, generating psychokinetic effects. This powerset easily ties into thePsi WarriorMartial Archetype.
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