Derro Axe Fighter

Availability by Moon Phase

Full Moon: Available, can choose two special abilities
Regular Moon: Available, can choose one special ability
New Moon: Not available

Basic Information

Size: Small
Movement: 20 feet
Space and Reach: 5 feet

Size-Adjusted Statistics

Base Strength 16 becomes 14 (+2) due to Small size (-2):
- Melee attacks: +2 to hit and damage
- Climb and Swim checks: +2
Base Dexterity 17 becomes 19 (+4) due to Small size (+2):
- Ranged attacks: +4 to hit
- AC: +4 from Dexterity
- Reflex saves: +4
Constitution 16 (+3):
- Fortitude saves: +3
- Temporary HP: +10 (2 points higher than your normal Con for 5 levels)

Physical Boost

After these adjustments, you may add +2 to either Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution. This will increase all related bonuses by 1. If you boost Constitution, you gain an additional 5 temporary hit points.

Combat Information

Natural Armor: +3 to AC
Size modifier: +1 to AC and attack rolls
Weapon Proficiency: Dwarven waraxe

Special Ability Options

Darkvision:
- Can see perfectly in the dark up to 60 feet
- Black and white vision only
- Cannot see in magical darkness
Immunity to Confusion:
- Complete immunity to all confusion effects
- Includes spells like Confusion and Chaos Hammer
- Also immune to abilities that cause confusion
- Does not protect against other mind-affecting effects
Sneak Attack:
- Extra 2d6 damage when flanking
- Also works against flat-footed targets
- Requires using a weapon that can sneak attack
- Does not work against undead, constructs, or creatures immune to critical hits
- Must be able to see the target clearly (no concealment)
Dwarven Waraxe Proficiency:
- Can use dwarven waraxe without penalty
- Weapon deals 1d8 damage (small size)
- Critical: x3
- Can be used one-handed
- Counts as martial weapon proficiency

Tactical Use

Excellent for urban infiltration and combat situations requiring weapon proficiency. Small size helps with stealth while maintaining combat effectiveness. Best used when you can position for sneak attacks. During full moon, combine sneak attack with weapon proficiency for maximum damage potential.