Waterbending

Waterbending is focused on channeling the energies of water. It allows waterbenders to control water in all of its various forms, making them quite flexible. Waterbenders tend to be fluid and graceful, always adapting to the opponent. Following the path of waterbending usually involves less about strength and more about turning the opponent's own strength against them. Utilizing defensive strategies, which can later turn into offensive counterattacks, is a key aspect of being a good waterbender. They feel the energies of rivers, oceans, and the very essence of liquid life.
The moveset of waterbending requires water, similar with how Earthbending requires earth. Unlike earthbending, its moves are generally more stamina-efficient, although in return, its moves are relatively low in damage. Consider spending a few level up points in increasing damage in order to deal a threatening portion of the opponent's HP.
Winter is the season for water. Many water-based cultures and spirits celebrate during this season.

Level 1

At level 1, you have access to the basic waterbender moveset.
You can bend up to 5 feet of water with ease. Bending this amount of water using an action, without intent for damage, does not consume stamina. Bonus actions cost 1 stamina and are limited to up to 5 feet of water.
Using an action with intent for damage costs stamina. If you wish to bend more than 5 feet of water, you must roll a DC check. The DC is dependent on how much water you wish to bend.

Table of Values

Amount of Water (ft in all dimensions)	DC	Damage Roll	Range	Stamina Cost
0 to 5 ft (no damage)	0	0 dmg	30 ft	0
0 to 5 ft (bonus action)	0	0 dmg	30 ft	1
0 to 5 ft (damage)	0	3d6 dmg	30 ft	1
>5 ft	Depends with DM	4d6 dmg or more	30 ft	2 or more

In addition, you may choose to upgrade each action with specific buffs. Each upgrade will cost a certain amount of stamina. You cannot upgrade bonus actions. You also cannot upgrade multiple of the same effect (unless specified otherwise).

Upgrades

Effect	Stamina Cost	Additional Details
Use as a Reaction	+1 stamina	Move is executed as a reaction
Increase Range	+1 stamina	Increase range by 10 feet
Increase Damage	+1 stamina	Add d6 to damage

Level 2

At level 2, you now can handle water up to 10 feet. You also have access to sub-bending proficiencies.

Sub-bending Proficiencies

Choose one of the following waterbender sub-bending proficiencies:

Freezing/Ice

You can apply freeze to the water you are bending using your bonus action. Enemies that are frozen cannot move, unless they spend an action or bonus action to break free. This costs 1 stamina.

Cloud/Mist/Condensation/Steam

You can use a bonus action to turn water into mist/clouds and vice-versa. Range of view can be limited when looking through mist/clouds. You can reposition mist/clouds using your bonus action. This costs 1 stamina.

Plantbending

You can now manipulate plants that contain water inside as if they were water. You can also collect certain amounts of water from any plant life, dependent on the size of the plant. When using plants for an attack or a skill check, increases your dice roll by +1. This costs 1 stamina.

Healing

You can now heal a single target using an action. This target recovers 2d6 HP if they are conscious. If the target is unconscious, then instead make the target conscious, though they are still unable to fight. This costs 1 stamina. Using a reaction, the target heals d6 HP if they are conscious or gives the target 2 successful death saves if unconscious.
Additionally, when healing a target, the target recovers 2 stamina. This does not apply if the target is the user.

Table of Values

Amount of Water (ft in all dimensions)	DC	Damage Roll	Range	Stamina Cost
0 to 5 ft (no damage)	0	0 dmg	30 ft	0
0 to 5 ft (bonus action)	0	0 dmg	30 ft	1
0 to 5 ft (damage)	0	3d6 dmg	30 ft	1
>5 to 10 ft	0	4d6 dmg	30 ft	2
>10 ft	Depends with DM	5d6 dmg or more	30 ft	3 or more

At level 2, you get access to new upgrades for your actions. Additionally, some effects can now be used more than once in a single action.

Upgrades

Effect	Stamina Cost	Additional Details
Use as a Reaction	+1 stamina	Move is executed as a reaction
Increase Range (max 2 uses per move)	+1 stamina	Increase range by 10 feet
Increase Damage	+1 stamina	Add d6 to damage
Increase Accuracy (max 2 uses per move)	+1 stamina	Increase +1 roll to hit

Level 3

At level 3, you now can handle water up to 20 feet. Your waterbending range is now increased by 5 feet. Your commitment to waterbending also gives you stat bonuses for waterbending moves.

Stat Buffs

Obtain the following buffs:

Increase roll to hit by +1 for waterbending moves

Increase damage roll by +2 dmg for waterbending moves

Gain 2 waterbender sub-bending proficiencies instead of just 1

Table of Values

Amount of Water (ft in all dimensions)	DC	Damage Roll	Range	Stamina Cost
0 to 5 ft (no damage)	0	0 dmg	35 ft	0
0 to 5 ft (bonus action)	0	0 dmg	35 ft	1
0 to 5 ft (damage)	0	3d8 dmg	35 ft	1
>5 to 10 ft	0	4d6 dmg	35 ft	2
>10 to 20 ft	0	5d6 dmg	35 ft	3
>20 ft	Depends with DM	6d6 dmg or more	35 ft	4 or more

Reactions can now use up to 10 feet of water.

Upgrades

Effect	Stamina Cost	Additional Details
Use as a Reaction	+1 stamina	Move is executed as a reaction
Increase Range (max 2 uses per move)	+1 stamina	Increase range by 10 feet
Increase Damage	+1 stamina	Add d6 to damage
Increase Accuracy (max 2 uses per move)	+1 stamina	Increase +1 roll to hit

Level 4

At level 4, you now can handle water up to 30 feet. Stamina costs under the Table of Values have been decreased by 1. Your waterbending range is now increased by another 5 feet. Your dedication to the arts also gives you more stat bonuses.

Stat Buffs

Replace your level 3 buffs with the following:

Increase roll to hit by +2 for waterbending moves

Increase damage roll by +5 dmg for waterbending moves

Gain 3 waterbender sub-bending proficiencies instead of just 1

Table of Values

Amount of Water (ft in all dimensions)	DC	Damage Roll	Range	Stamina Cost
0 to 5 ft (no damage)	0	0 dmg	40 ft	0
0 to 5 ft (bonus action)	0	0 dmg	40 ft	0
0 to 5 ft (damage)	0	3d6 dmg	40 ft	0
>5 to 10 ft	0	4d6 dmg	40 ft	1
>10 to 20 ft	0	5d6 dmg	40 ft	2
>20 to 30 ft	0	6d6 dmg	35 ft	3
>30 ft	Depends with DM	7d6 dmg or more	40 ft	4 or more

Each upgrade effect (besides the reaction effect) can now be used twice per move if you wish to dedicate the stamina for it.

Upgrades

Effect	Stamina Cost	Additional Details
Use as a Reaction	+1 stamina	Move is executed as a reaction
Increase Range (max 2 uses per move)	+1 stamina	Increase range by 10 feet
Increase Damage (max 2 uses per move)	+1 stamina	Add d6 to damage
Increase Accuracy (max 2 uses per move)	+1 stamina	Increase +1 roll to hit

by Ollie Mori

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