Ribbon Dancer (Virtuoso Subclass)

“
 I once saw a Ribbon Dancer take on a horde of goblins, and those little green rascals didn't stand a chance against the mesmerizing twirls and entangling tricks.
It's like they were caught in a dance they couldn't resist! If you ever cross paths with a Ribbon Dancer, prepare to be enchanted and bewildered by their graceful chaos!

”
—  a Shalanesese Farmer

## Ribbon Dancer Overview

The Ribbon Dancer is a mesmerizing subclass of the Virtuoso that wields War Ribbons with unparalleled grace and skill. Inspired by the elegant dances of the Shalanese Empire, Ribbon Dancers are fluid and agile combatants, using their ribbons to control the battlefield and entangle foes in a mesmerizing display of martial finesse.

## Equipment

Ribbon Dancers require War Ribbons (Weapon) to perform their abilities.

## 3rd Level: Ribbon Techniques

At 3rd level, the Virtuoso gains the ability to use their War Ribbons to entangle a target. As a bonus action after landing a successful attack with the War Ribbons, the Virtuoso can attempt to entangle the target. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw against your Virtuoso DC or be restrained by the ribbons until the end of the Virtuoso's next turn.

## 7th Level: Graceful Maneuver

At 7th level, the Virtuoso gains a +2 bonus to AC while in the "Dance of the Ribbons" stance. You can now use the “Dance of the Ribbons” stance a second time per short or long rest.

## 10th Level: Slicing Dance

At 10th level, when a Virtuoso moves 40ft in one movement they may make an attack against an enemy they pass by as a free action. They can do a second free attack if they move 50ft and an additional attack for every 10 additional feet moved in a single movement after that.

## 14th Level: Elegance Unbound

Upon reaching 14th level, the Virtuoso's Dance of the Ribbons becomes a mesmerizing display of Elegance Unbound. While in the "Dance of the Ribbons" stance, the Virtuoso gains the following benefits:

* The Virtuoso's movement speed increases by 10 feet, reflecting their enhanced agility and grace.
* The Virtuoso's attacks with War Ribbons now deal quadruple damage on a critical hit.
* When an enemy within 5 feet of the Virtuoso hits them with a melee attack, the Virtuoso can use their reaction to gracefully dodge the attack. The enemy's attack misses, and the Virtuoso can move up to half their movement speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

You can now use the “Dance of the Ribbons” stance a third time per short or long rest.

## 17th Level: Evasive Ribbon Dance

At 17th level, the Virtuoso's Ribbon Dance reaches its pinnacle of evasion and grace. While in the "Dance of the Ribbons" stance, the Virtuoso gains the following additional benefits:

* **Evasion Mastery**
The Virtuoso can take the Evasion action, which allows them to gracefully evade attacks and move freely through the battlefield. When they use the Evasion action, all attacks made against them miss until the start of their next turn. They also avoid any and all damage from effects that would prompt a dexterity saving throw.

* **Ribbon Whirlwind**
As part of the same bonus action used to enter the "Dance of the Ribbons" stance, the Virtuoso can perform a Ribbon Whirlwind. The Virtuoso whirls and spins, lashing out with their War Ribbons at all creatures within a 10-foot radius centered on themselves. Each creature in that area must make a Dexterity saving throw against the Virtuoso's proficiency DC, taking 6d6 slashing damage and be restrained as per Ribbon Techniques on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.