The Warrior grants their shield's Defense modifier to a companion of their choice standing right next to them (they keep this bonus for themselves as well).

On their turn, the Warrior takes only an attack or movement action. Afterward, at any time before their next turn, the Warrior may make a melee attack roll opposed to a successful melee or ranged attack roll from an opponent. On a success, the opposing attack is blocked by the shield.

The Knight is immune to fear attacks and grants a bonus of [2 + Charisma modifier] to all allies against this type of effect.

Once per turn, the Knight can take a hit meant for an adjacent ally. They use their own Defense instead of the original target's, and subtract their rank in this path from the damage.

While wearing heavy armor (half-plate or heavier), the Knight reduces damage taken from ranged attacks by an amount equal to their rank in this path.

By taking this ability, the Warrior gains 3 extra hit points at Rank 1, then 3 more hit points at Rank 3 of this path, and finally 3 hit points at Rank 5.

The Warrior has hardened their body. They gain a +2 bonus to Defense. This bonus increases to +4 when they reach rank 4 of the path.