Most people's favorite of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, played by the wonderfully handsome Chris Evans, Captain America is the champion of our hearts. He is everything America is supposed to be, truly standing for freedom, justice, mercy, and biceps.
So how does Captain America stack up as a D&D character? How would you make one that fits the shield throwing hero of the 40's? Well, I'm pretty sure he is a fighter, and a battlemaster fighter at that. He can inspire, and he can do some cool maneuvers, so I think that fits best. Background? Soldier. Duh. And we'll make a new magic item for the vibranium shield.
Ricochet Shield
Shield, uncommon; +1, rare; +2 very rare (requires attunement)
This round shield is made of a light metal alloy which looks simple, though it is anything but. The shield can be wielded as a weapon that deals 1d6 points of bludgeoning damage on a hit. The shield can also be removed and thrown with a range of 30 feet as an Attack action, returning to the owners hand after the attack is resolved. The shield can be reequipped after being thrown as a bonus action. If the user receives more than one attack, each subsequent attack, when throwing the shield, gains a 30 foot range from its last target. If the shield has an enchantment bonus, it applies it to the attack and damage as well as to armor class.
In addition to its weapon properties, a ricochet shield can be activated as an immediate action to receiving bludgeoning, thunder, or force damage to negate all damage from that attack. This ability can be used again after a short or long rest.
This seems cool. The vibranium collects powerful energies sound (thunder), bludgeoning, and other force. It also can be thrown and return, which is necessary for our Cap to be iconic.
I feel like Cap also needs a feat, but I can't decide between making his fists effective weapons with Tavern Brawler or making him a Shield Master. The Shield Master seems obvious, based on the name, but its more for the pusher than the acrobat. Now lets build him.
Steven "Steve" Rogers
Level 1 Variant Human Fighter
Background: Soldier
Str 16 (+3), Dex 14 (+2), Con 14 (+2)
Int 10 (+0), Wis 10 (+0), Cha 10 (+0)
HP 12, AC 18, HD 1d10
Saves: Str +5, Dex +4, Con +4
Speed: 30 feet
Languages: Common, Elvish
Proficiencies: Gaming Set (Playing Cards), Vehicles (Land)
Skills: Acrobatics +4, Athletics +5, Insight +2, Intimidation +2, Persuasion +2
Ricochet Shield +5, 1d6+3 bludgeoning, 30 feet
Hand Crossbow +4, 1d5 +2 piercing, 30/120 feet, loading
Feat: Shield Master
Fighting Style: Protection
Second Wind
Gear: Army insignia, a lost friend's insignia, a deck of cards, a set of common clothes, chain mail, ricochet shield, hand crossbow, 20 bolts, explorer's pack
Leveling Steve
Steve should throw his ability score bonuses into Str, Con, and Dex. I can also see him doing some Charisma. If you go for feats, go for ones that increase his potency with his shield like Savage Attacker, or set him up above others like Athlete. Take the Battle Master archetype and grab some fun tricks to use with the shield like Disarming Attack, Distracting Strike, Maneuvering Attack, and Trip Attack. You could also throw in Commander's Strike and Rally if you want to go for the leader of the Avenger's feel in mechanics.
So how does Captain America stack up as a D&D character? How would you make one that fits the shield throwing hero of the 40's? Well, I'm pretty sure he is a fighter, and a battlemaster fighter at that. He can inspire, and he can do some cool maneuvers, so I think that fits best. Background? Soldier. Duh. And we'll make a new magic item for the vibranium shield.
Ricochet ShieldShield, uncommon; +1, rare; +2 very rare (requires attunement)
This round shield is made of a light metal alloy which looks simple, though it is anything but. The shield can be wielded as a weapon that deals 1d6 points of bludgeoning damage on a hit. The shield can also be removed and thrown with a range of 30 feet as an Attack action, returning to the owners hand after the attack is resolved. The shield can be reequipped after being thrown as a bonus action. If the user receives more than one attack, each subsequent attack, when throwing the shield, gains a 30 foot range from its last target. If the shield has an enchantment bonus, it applies it to the attack and damage as well as to armor class.
In addition to its weapon properties, a ricochet shield can be activated as an immediate action to receiving bludgeoning, thunder, or force damage to negate all damage from that attack. This ability can be used again after a short or long rest.
This seems cool. The vibranium collects powerful energies sound (thunder), bludgeoning, and other force. It also can be thrown and return, which is necessary for our Cap to be iconic.
I feel like Cap also needs a feat, but I can't decide between making his fists effective weapons with Tavern Brawler or making him a Shield Master. The Shield Master seems obvious, based on the name, but its more for the pusher than the acrobat. Now lets build him.
Steven "Steve" Rogers
Level 1 Variant Human FighterBackground: Soldier
Str 16 (+3), Dex 14 (+2), Con 14 (+2)
Int 10 (+0), Wis 10 (+0), Cha 10 (+0)
HP 12, AC 18, HD 1d10
Saves: Str +5, Dex +4, Con +4
Speed: 30 feet
Languages: Common, Elvish
Proficiencies: Gaming Set (Playing Cards), Vehicles (Land)
Skills: Acrobatics +4, Athletics +5, Insight +2, Intimidation +2, Persuasion +2
Ricochet Shield +5, 1d6+3 bludgeoning, 30 feet
Hand Crossbow +4, 1d5 +2 piercing, 30/120 feet, loading
Feat: Shield Master
Fighting Style: Protection
Second Wind
Gear: Army insignia, a lost friend's insignia, a deck of cards, a set of common clothes, chain mail, ricochet shield, hand crossbow, 20 bolts, explorer's pack
Leveling Steve
Steve should throw his ability score bonuses into Str, Con, and Dex. I can also see him doing some Charisma. If you go for feats, go for ones that increase his potency with his shield like Savage Attacker, or set him up above others like Athlete. Take the Battle Master archetype and grab some fun tricks to use with the shield like Disarming Attack, Distracting Strike, Maneuvering Attack, and Trip Attack. You could also throw in Commander's Strike and Rally if you want to go for the leader of the Avenger's feel in mechanics.
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