You ever look at your sword, then at the wizard's spellbook, and think "wait a minute, why does their magic missile hit harder than my greatsword?" Well, friends, today we fix that. We're diving deep into the art of the Fighter: the tank, the tactician, the unsung hero of every adventuring party. Sharpen your blades, tighten your greaves, and prepare to discover why hitting things really, truly is an art form.

Show Notes

In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the crew dives head-first into one of tabletop RPGs' most versatile and beloved classes: the Fighter. From mastering combat maneuvers to optimizing subclasses like Champion, Battlemaster, and Eldritch Knight, Tyler, Randall, and Ash break down what makes Fighters the cornerstone of Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder 2e alike.

They cover how to build effective martial characters, balance offense vs. defense, and add flavor to roleplay beyond just swinging a sword. Whether you're a new player building your first character or a veteran min-maxer chasing the perfect attack roll, this episode will help you unleash your inner warrior and make every round of combat feel legendary.

Key Takeaways

• Fighters are deceptively complex — easy to start, endlessly deep to master.
• Subclass choice defines flavor and playstyle, from the straightforward Champion to the tactical Battlemaster or arcane Eldritch Knight.
• Action economy is king — Fighters excel at leveraging extra attacks and bonus actions effectively.
• Feat selection matters — learn when to go Great Weapon Master, Sharpshooter, or Dual Wielder.
• Roleplay opportunities abound — even "simple" Fighters can have rich motivations and heroic depth.
• Pathfinder 2e Fighters get strong defensive options and customizable feats that reward strategic planning.
• Optimization tip: balance Strength/Dexterity investment with survivability; raw numbers aren't everything.
• Team synergy makes Fighters shine—working with spellcasters and support characters amplifies their battlefield control.

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Meet the Hosts

• Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix.

• Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme.

• Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy.

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Ash Ely

• Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games
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• @Lzr_illuminati