Lumiel Gallaeth, elven bladesinger
Originating among elves, this wizardly tradition blends swordplay and dance in an elegant and deadly package. Originally a secret art only taught to elves, it has gained some traction among members of other races, who honor and expand on the elven ways. A Bladesinger uses precise maneuvers to outwit their opponent, combined with magical wards to keep them safe while they unleash their magic for both attack and defense. A Bladesinger in action is a sublime display of elegance and beauty, accompanied by a singing blade. This is an update of the 2014 Bladesinger from TCoE.
The greatest Bladesinger who ever lived was Aerilwyn Nilteril, who wielded Nilisnebar, the Amber Xiphos when she commanded the Bladesinger Guard, an elite force of Bladesingers in the service of the Teccan Empire.
Level 3: Training in War and Song
You become trained in light armor, and you gain proficiency with simple and martial melee weapons that have the Finesse property.
Additionally, you gain proficiency in the Performance skill.
Level 3: Bladesong
You can invoke an elven magic called the Bladesong, provided that you aren't wearing medium or heavy armor or using a shield. It graces you with supernatural speed, agility, and focus.
You can use a bonus action to start the Bladesong, which lasts for 1 minute. It ends early if you are Incapacitated, if you don medium or heavy armor or a shield, or if you attack with a weapon that does not have the Finesse property. You can also dismiss the Bladesong at any time (no action required).
While your Bladesong is active, you gain the following benefits:
- You gain a bonus to your AC equal to your Intelligence modifier
- Your walking speed increases by 10 feet
- You have advantage on Acrobatics checks
- You can add your Intelligence modifier to all Constitution saving throws you make to maintain your concentration on a spell
You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
Level 6: Extra Attack
When you take the Attack action on your turn, you can make two attacks. You can also cast one of your cantrips in place of one of those attacks. The cantrip must have a casting time of 1 Action.
Level 10: Song of Defense
You can direct your magic to absorb damage while your Bladesong is active. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to expend one spell slot and reduce that damage to you by an amount equal to five times the spell slot's level.
Level 14: Song of Victory
While Bladesong is active, you add your Intelligence modifier to the damage of your melee attacks.