# Academy of Ferocity *[warlord](warlord.md): Academy of War* *Source: Warlord p. 7* > [!tldr] Class and Feature Progression > > <table class="class-progression"> > <thead> > <tr><th colspan='3'></th></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><th class"level">Level</th><th class"pb">PB</th><th class"feature">Features</th></tr> > </thead><tbody> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">1st</td><td class"pb">+2</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">2nd</td><td class"pb">+2</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">3rd</td><td class"pb">+2</td><td class"feature"><a href='#Academy of Ferocity (Level 3)' class='internal-link'>Academy of Ferocity</a></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">4th</td><td class"pb">+2</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">5th</td><td class"pb">+3</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">6th</td><td class"pb">+3</td><td class"feature"><a href='#Primal Ambush (Level 6)' class='internal-link'>Primal Ambush</a></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">7th</td><td class"pb">+3</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">8th</td><td class"pb">+3</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">9th</td><td class"pb">+4</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">10th</td><td class"pb">+4</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">11th</td><td class"pb">+4</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">12th</td><td class"pb">+4</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">13th</td><td class"pb">+5</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">14th</td><td class"pb">+5</td><td class"feature"><a href='#Thrill of the Hunt (Level 14)' class='internal-link'>Thrill of the Hunt</a></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">15th</td><td class"pb">+5</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">16th</td><td class"pb">+5</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">17th</td><td class"pb">+6</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">18th</td><td class"pb">+6</td><td class"feature"><a href='#Apex Predator (Level 18)' class='internal-link'>Apex Predator</a></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">19th</td><td class"pb">+6</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > <tr class="class-progression"><td class"level">20th</td><td class"pb">+6</td><td class"feature"></td></tr> > </tbody></table> ^class-progression ## Class Features ### Academy of Ferocity (Level 3) Warlords who hail from this Academy rarely study at formal schools of war. In place of using military theory, their tactics are based on the instincts of wild predators. These leaders are famous for their ruthless treatment of their foes, though they would lay down their life for any member of their pack. ### Ferocious Exploits (Level 3) You learn certain Exploits at the Warlord levels noted in the table below. They don't count against your total number of Exploits Known and can't be switched upon gaining a level. | Warlord Level | Exploit | |---------------|---------| | 3rd | cunning instinct, maneuvering order | | 5th | crescendo of violence, wild charge | | 9th | pack tactics | ^warlord-level-exploit ### Bestial Instincts (Level 3) You learn to track and hunt as well as the great predators of the wilds. You gain proficiency with martial weapons and in your choice of either Perception or Survival. In addition, whenever you make a Wisdom (Survival) or a Wisdom (Perception) check based on your sense of smell or hearing, you can treat a roll of 7 or lower on the d20 as an 8. ### Packleader (Level 3) You lead your allies in the hunt. As a bonus action, you can mark one creature you can see within 30 feet as your Prey. Any creature you target with an Inspiring Word or a Tactical Exploit has advantage on the first attack it makes against your Prey before the beginning of your next turn. The mark ends early if your Prey is reduced to 0 hit points, if you mark another creature, or if you are incapacitated.ies in the hunt. As a bonus action, you can mark one creature you can see within 30 feet as your Prey. Any creature you target with an Inspiring Word or a Tactical Exploit has advantage on the first attack it makes against your Prey before the beginning of your next turn. Once you mark a creature as Prey, you must finish a short or long rest before you can mark another. If you have no uses left, you can expend an Exploit Die to mark another creature. ### Primal Ambush (Level 6) Under your leadership, your pack moves and hunts as one. You and creatures of your choice within 30 feet of your have advantage on your Dexterity (Stealth) checks and can travel stealthily while moving at a normal pace. Also, while you have a creature marked as your Prey, you can issue a maneuvering order as a bonus action. ### Thrill of the Hunt (Level 14) A successful hunt stokes your blood lust. When your Prey is reduced to 0 hit points you can use your reaction to mark another creature, and you gain one of the following benefits: - You gain temporary hit points equal to your Warlord level. - You regain one expended use of Inspiring Word. - You regain one expended Exploit Die. ### Apex Predator (Level 18) Your primal bearing invigorates your pack mates. Your speed increases by 10 feet, and your weapon attacks against your Prey deal bonus damage equal to a roll of your Exploit Die. Moreover, any creature you target with an Inspiring Word, Rallying Cry, or one of your Tactical Exploits also gains the benefits above until the beginning of your next turn.