Heroes of Battle: The Battlefield Handbook (3e)
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Great conflicts erupt between rival nations and threaten to sweep across entire continents. As armies clash in epic battles¸ the actions of a handful of bold heroes can turn the tide of war. Whether in the thick of combat or on a secret mission of dire importance¸ brave champions have an impact that echoes across the battlefield and resounds through the ages.
"This supplement for the D&D game reveals the pivotal roles characters can play in the midst of great battles. With rules and options for creating or playing adventures on and around battlefields¸ Heroes of Battle plunges characters into wartime situations and challenges them with climactic battles of epic proportions.
The essential handbook integrating war and battlefield action into D&D play. Battlefield Adventures provides everything one needs to know to play a battle-oriented D&D campaign. You can build military characters with new feats¸ spells¸ uses for traditional spells¸ and prestige classes. Information is given on tools specific to the battlefield¸ including siege engines¸ weapons¸ magic items¸ steeds¸ and other exotic mounts. Battlefield terrain aspects are discussed with plenty of illustrative maps and new rules. Specific types of battlefield encounters are discussed in detail¸ and the book provides specific detail on designing battlefields.
Great conflicts erupt between rival nations and threaten to sweep across entire continents. As armies clash in epic battles¸ the actions of a handful of bold heroes can turn the tide of war. Whether in the thick of combat or on a secret mission of dire importance¸ brave champions have an impact that echoes across the battlefield and resounds through the ages. This supplement for the D&D game reveals the pivotal roles characters can play in the midst of great battles. With rules and options for creating or playing adventures on and around battlefields¸ Heroes of Battle plunges characters into wartime situations and challenges them with climactic battles of epic proportions. To use this supplement¸ a Dungeon Master also needs the Player's Handbook and Dungeon Master's Guide. A player needs only the Player's Handbook. Heroes of Battle provides everything one needs to know to play a battle-oriented D&D campaign. You can build military characters with new feats¸ spells¸ uses for traditional spells¸ and prestige classes. Information is given on tools specific to the battlefield¸ including siege engines¸ weapons¸ magic items¸ steeds¸ and other exotic mounts. Battlefield terrain aspects are discussed with plenty of illustrative maps and new rules. Specific types of battlefield encounters are discussed in detail¸ and the book provides specific detail on designing battlefields.