Class Psion

Psions weave magic and extraordinary powers through the power of their minds. They develop their minds as fonts of power that manifest spells and grow stronger over the course of their adventuring careers. You can find everything you need to play one of these psionic powerhouses in the next few sections. Core Psion Traits Primary Ability Intelligence Hit Point Die D6 per Psion level Saving Throw Proficiencies Intelligence and Wisdom Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, Insight, Intimidation, Investigation, Medicine, Perception, or Persuasion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 2 Daggers, Light Crossbow, 20 Bolts, Case, Dungeoneer’s Pack, and 6 GP; or (B) 50 GP Becoming a Psion … As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Psion Traits table. Gain the Psion’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Psion Features table. As a Multiclass Character Gain the Hit Point Die from the Core Psion Traits table. Gain the Psion’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Psion Features table. See the multiclassing rules in the Player’s Handbook to determine your available spell slots, adding all your Psion levels. Psion Class Features As a Psion, you gain the following class features when you reach the specified Psion levels. These features are listed on the Psion Features table. Psion Features (Part A) Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Energy Die Number of Dice 1 +2 Spellcasting, Psionic Power, Subtle Telekinesis D6 4 2 +2 Psionic Discipline, Psionic Modes D6 4 3 +2 Psion Subclass D6 4 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement D6 4 5 +3 Psionic Restoration D8 6 6 +3 Subclass Feature D8 6 7 +3 Psionic Surge D8 6 8 +3 Ability Score Improvement D8 6 9 +4 - D8 8 10 +4 Psionic Discipline, Subclass Feature D8 8 11 +4 - D10 8 12 +4 Ability Score Improvement D10 8 13 +5 - D10 10 14 +5 Subclass Feature D10 10 15 +5 - D10 10 16 +5 Ability Score Improvement D10 10 17 +6 Psionic Discipline D12 12 18 +6 - D12 12 19 +6 Epic Boon D12 12 20 +6 Enkindled Lifeforce D12 12 Psion Features (Part B) Level Cantrips Prepared Spells 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th7 1 2 4 2 - - - - - - - - 2 2 5 3 - - - - - - - - 3 2 6 4 2 - - - - - - - 4 2 7 4 3 - - - - - - - 5 2 9 4 3 2 - - - - - - 6 2 10 4 3 3 - - - - - - 7 2 11 4 3 3 1 - - - - - 8 2 12 4 3 3 2 - - - - - 9 2 14 4 3 3 3 1 - - - - 10 3 15 4 3 3 3 2 - - - - 11 3 16 4 3 3 3 2 1 - - - 12 3 16 4 3 3 3 2 1 - - - 13 3 17 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 - - 14 4 17 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 - - 15 4 18 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 - 16 4 18 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 - 17 4 19 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 18 4 20 4 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 19 4 21 4 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 19 4 22 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 Level 1: Spellcasting You have learned how to channel magical energy using the power of your mind. See the Player’s Handbook for the rules on spellcasting. The information below details how you use those rules with Psion spells, which appear in the Psion spell list later in the class’s description. Cantrips. You know two Psion cantrips of your choice. Minor Illusion and Telekinetic Fling are recommended. Whenever you gain a Psion level, you can replace one of your cantrips from this feature with another Psion cantrip of your choice. When you reach Psion levels 10 and 14, you learn another Psion cantrip of your choice, as shown in the Cantrips column of the Psion Features table. Spell Slots. The Psion Features table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your level 1+ spells. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a Long Rest. Prepared Spells of Level 1+. You prepare the list of level 1+ spells that are available for you to cast with this feature. To start, choose four level 1 Psion spells. Charm Person, Command, Dissonant Whispers, and Mage Armor are recommended. The number of spells on your list increases as you gain Psion levels, as shown in the Prepared Spells column of the Psion Features table. Whenever that number increases, choose additional Psion spells until the number of spells on your list matches the number in the table. The chosen spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. For example, if you’re a level 3 Psion, your list of prepared spells can include six Psion spells of levels 1 and 2 in any combination. If another Psion feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those don’t count against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Psion spells for you. Changing Your Prepared Spells. Whenever you gain a Psion level, you can replace one spell on your list with another Psion spell of an eligible level. Spellcasting Ability . Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for your Psion spells. Psionic Spellcasting. When you cast a Psion spell, that spell doesn’t require a Verbal or Material component, even if the spell includes “V” or “M” in its "Components” entry, except Material components that are consumed by the spell or have a cost specified in the spell. Level 1: Psionic Power You harbor a wellspring of psionic energy within yourself. This energy is represented by your Psionic Energy Dice. Your Psion level determines the die size and number of Psionic Energy Dice you have, as shown in the Energy Die and Number of Dice columns of the Psion Features table. Your Psionic Energy Dice are used to enhance or fuel certain Psion features. You start with two such features: Telekinetic Propel and Telepathic Connection, each of which is detailed below. Some of your powers expend the Psionic Energy Dice, as specified in a power’s description, and you can’t use a power if it requires you to use a die when all your Psionic Energy Dice are expended. You regain one expended Psionic Energy Die when you finish a Short Rest, and you regain all of them when you finish a Long Rest. Some features that use Psionic Energy Dice require your target to make a saving throw. The save DC equals the spell save DC from this class’s Spellcasting feature. Telekinetic Propel. As a Bonus Action, choose one Large or smaller creature other than you that you can see within 30 feet of yourself, and then roll one Psionic Energy Die. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be pushed or pulled (your choice) up to a number of feet straight away from yourself equal to 5 times the number rolled. The die is expended only if the target fails the saving throw. Telepathic Connection. You have telepathy with a range of 5 feet. As a Bonus Action, you can expend one Psionic Energy Die and roll it. For a number of minutes equal to your Psion level, the range of your telepathy increases by a number of feet equal to 10 times the number rolled. Level 1: Subtle Telekinesis You know the Mage Hand cantrip. You can cast it without Somatic components, and you can make the spectral hand Invisible when you cast it. Level 2: Psionic Discipline You learn further psionic techniques that are fueled by your Psionic Energy Dice. You gain two disciplines of your choice, such as Expanded Awareness and Id Insinuation. Disciplines are described in Psionic Disciplines (UA5) You can use only one Discipline each turn and only once per turn unless otherwise noted in one of those options. Whenever you gain a Psion level, you can replace one of your Psionic Discipline options with one you don’t know. You gain two more options at Psion level 10 and two more at Psion level 17. Level 2: Psionic Modes You have honed your psionic powers to act as both a shield and a weapon in battle. As a Bonus Action, you can choose one of the following modes, granting you certain benefits for 1 minute or until you use this feature again: Attack Mode. Damage from your weapon attacks, Psion spells, and Psion features ignores Resistance to Psychic damage. In addition, when you roll damage for a spell, you can expend one Psionic Energy Die to reroll a number of damage dice up to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of one), and you must use the new rolls. Defense Mode. You have Resistance to Psychic damage. In addition, when you fail an Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma saving throw, you can take a Reaction to expend one Psionic Energy Die; roll the Psionic Energy Die and add the number rolled to the saving throw, potentially turning a failure into a success. You can use this feature twice, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest. Level 3: Psion Subclass You gain a Psion subclass of your choice. The Metamorph, Psi Warper, Psykinetic, and Telepath subclasses are detailed after this class’s description. A subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Psion levels. For the rest of your career, you gain each of your subclass’s features that are of your Psion level or lower. Level 4: Ability Score Improvement You gain the Ability Score Improvement feat or another feat of your choice for which you qualify. You gain this feature again at Psion levels 8, 12, and 16. Level 5: Psionic Restoration When you finish a Short Rest, you can regain expended Psionic Energy Dice, but no more than a number equal to half your number of dice (round down). Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until you finish a Long Rest. Level 7: Psionic Surge When you roll Initiative, you can expend one of your Hit Point Dice and regain one expended use of Psionic Modes. In addition, after you roll one or more Psionic Energy Dice, you can expend one of your Hit Point Dice and treat any roll of 1, 2, or 3 on those Psionic Energy Dice as a 4. Level 19: Epic Boon You gain an Epic Boon feat or another feat of your choice for which you qualify. Boon of Energy Resistance is recommended. Level 20: Enkindled Lifeforce Once per turn, when you expend one Psionic Energy Die and roll it for a Psion feature or Psionic Discipline, you can expend two of your Hit Point Dice to roll two additional Psionic Energy Dice and add the numbers rolled to the total.