Build guide
Fighter tank (Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition)
Fighters are the most versatile martial class, skilled with every weapon and armor. They learn specialized fighting styles and gain more ability score improvements than any other class. Whether wielding a greatsword, a bow, or sword and shield, Fighters are reliable and effective combatants. Fighter characters are straightforward and powerful. Action Surge gives them an additional action once per rest, and Extra Attack (up to 4 attacks at level 20) makes them devastating in sustained combat. The Champion subclass (SRD) enhances critical hits and athletics, rewarding consistent fighting.
The starting sheet
Every number this build starts with. Take it as your own and change anything, nothing here is locked.
Character identity
Basics
- Race
- Human
- Class
- Fighter
- Level
- 1
- Background
- Acolyte
- Alignment
- Lawful Neutral
Ability scores
Scores
- STR
- 15
- DEX
- 13
- CON
- 14
- INT
- 8
- WIS
- 12
- CHA
- 10
Recommended choices
Class
Race (common fit)
Core Abilities
Priorities
- Maximize AC: heavy armor + shield + Defense fighting style.
- Take feats that improve survivability (Sentinel, Shield Master, Tough).
- Use Second Wind and Action Surge to stay in the fight when it matters most.
Play tips
- Position between enemies and your squishier allies.
- Save Action Surge for critical moments, not routine turns.
- Fighter's extra ASIs let you pick up utility feats other classes can't afford.