Philosopher
The Power of Pontification
The Philosopher is a class that is skilled in the art of contemplation and introspection, using their wisdom and understanding to navigate the complexities of the world and gain insight into the nature of reality. They are often found in libraries, universities, and other centers of learning, seeking to understand the world through logic and reason.
Class Features
Level 1
Contemplation
You are skilled in the art of contemplation and introspection. As an action, you can enter a state of contemplation, gaining advantage on Wisdom checks for a number of minutes equal to your Philosopher level. This can be used a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier and is regained after a long rest.
Level 2
Persuasive Argument
You are skilled at presenting logical arguments and persuading others to your point of view. When you make a Persuasion check, you can add twice your Philosopher level to the result.
Level 3
Schools of Thought
You choose a specialization that reflects your philosophical interests and abilities. Choose a School of Thought.
Level 4
Ability Score Improvement
At 4th, 8th, 12th and 16th level you may improve an ability score by 1.
Level 5
Rational Mind
You have honed the ability to analyze and understand complex ideas. When you make an Intelligence (Investigation) check, you can add your Philosopher level to the result.
Level 9
Enlightened Mind
You have achieved a state of enlightenment. You gain immunity to the blinded and deafened conditions.
Level 10
Analytical Mind
Your analytical abilities become even more powerful. When you make an Intelligence (Investigation) check, you can add twice your Philosopher level to the result.
Level 11
Mystic Insight
You may choose one of the following spells to cast at will: Identify, Detect Thoughts, Comprehend Languages, or Detect Magic.
Level 13
Perceive Illusions
Your ability to see through deception becomes almost absolute. Any roll made to discern an illusion and any saving throw provoked by an illusion spell is made at advantage.
Level 15
Overwhelming Debate
You are nearly impossible to defeat in debates and arguments. When you make a Persuasion check, your target rolls at disadvantage.
Level 17
Pierce Illusions
Your insight becomes absolute. You can discern any illusion automatically and without a check.
Level 19
Absolute Truth
You have reached a level of understanding that allows you to see the world in a different way. You gain truesight with a range of 60 feet.
Level 20
Transcendence
You have reached a state of enlightenment and understanding that allows you to transcend the physical world. You gain the ability to use the etherealness spell at will and are immune to all physical damage.
Subclasses
Empiricist
Empiricists believe that all knowledge comes from sensory experience and observation of the world.
Idealist
Idealists believe that reality is fundamentally mental or spiritual in nature.
Skeptic
Skeptics question all claims to knowledge and truth, seeking to expose assumptions and biases.
Stoic
Stoics practice emotional resilience and acceptance of what cannot be changed.