Ekar can surge into motion, moving up to half his Speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks when he uses Second Wind as a Bonus Action.

On a hit, Ekar deals weapon damage and may apply his weapon mastery property. With Tactical Master, he can swap the property on the fly to Push, Sap, or Slow for that attack.

When Ekar misses a weapon attack, he gains Advantage on his next weapon attack against that creature before the end of his next turn.

Ekar can reroll a failed saving throw and add 20 to the reroll, giving him a near-legendary refusal to fall.

Choose one Fighting Style feat. Ekar favors Defense, granting a steady +1 bonus to AC while wearing armor.

Ekar can use a burst of hard-earned stamina to regain hit points. He has 5 uses between Long Rests, and regains one use after a Short Rest. At this level, Second Wind also supports Tactical Shift later in his career.

Choose three weapons to master. Ekar has mastered longsword, spear, and shortbow. He can use their mastery properties and swap mastered weapons after a Long Rest.

When Ekar fails an ability check, he can expend a use of Second Wind to add 1d10 to the roll. If he still fails, the use is not spent.

Ekar chooses the Champion subclass, becoming a relentless front-line combatant whose strength lies in consistency, endurance, and punishing momentum.

Ekar gains an Origin feat from his background. He chose Savage Attacker, which lets him roll damage with greater force and choose the better result.

Ekar has trained in the Soldier background, gaining practical battlefield discipline, Athletics and Intimidation training, and proficiency with one Gaming Set.

At the start of each of Ekar's turns in combat, if he lacks Heroic Inspiration, he gains it. His confidence is self-renewing under pressure.

When Ekar scores a Critical Hit, he can move up to half his Speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks.

At 7th level, Ekar gains an additional Fighting Style feat. He chooses Interception, allowing him to protect an ally by reducing damage from a nearby hit.

When Ekar fails a saving throw, he can reroll it and add a bonus equal to his Fighter level to the new roll.

When Ekar attacks with a weapon he has mastered, he can replace that weapon's mastery property with Push, Sap, or Slow for that attack.

If Ekar misses a weapon attack against a creature, he gains Advantage on his next weapon attack against that creature before the end of his next turn.

At 18th level, Ekar gains the Champion's improved survival instincts. He has Advantage on Death Saving Throws, and rolling an 18 to 20 on a Death Save counts as rolling a 20.

At 20th level, Ekar can attack four times whenever he takes the Attack action.

At levels 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, and 19, Ekar gains feats instead of ability score increases. Chosen feats: Sentinel, Tough, Shield Master, Alert, Great Weapon Master, Mobile, and Epic Boon of Fortitude.

Military Rank. Ekar can invoke the respect and expectations that come with long service, allowing him to secure basic military courtesy, information, and practical assistance from lawful armed organizations and veterans who recognize his experience.