Class Automation Series D&D 5e (2024) / 5.5e

D&D 5e (2024) / 5.5e Class Automation Series - Complete Collection

Welcome to the D&D 5e (2024) / 5.5e Class Automation Project

To keep our games fast, fluid, and error-free with the D&D 5e (2024) / 5.5e rules, automation is essential. This Megathread serves as the central hub and master index for my series of extensions, designed to automate class features, spells, specific mechanics, and traits for Fantasy Grounds Unity.

Goal of this project
To provide clean, efficient, and easy-to-use extensions that handle the 2024 / 5.5e ruleset. This thread covers the automation for the 13 base classes, general utility mechanics, and will serve as the gateway to request the automation for subclass and new class expansions as they are released.

How to Navigate this Thread
To keep everything organized and easy to read, I have reserved the first few posts below:

• Number 1 to 13: Dedicated to the 13 Core Classes (Artificer to Wizard). I will update these individual posts with Forge links, patch notes, instructions, and feature lists as each class goes live.
• Number 14: Reserved for Miscellaneous & Utilities. This will hold general 2024 mechanics or core rule tweaks that don't belong to a specific class.
• Number 15: The Subclasses & Future Classes Index. To avoid cluttering this main hub, future subclass automations or entirely new classes from upcoming manuals will get their own dedicated sub-threads. They will all be linked and indexed in Number 15 for easy access.

Release Schedule & Expectations
Please keep in mind that the timeline for releasing new class automations, subclasses, or fulfilling specific feature requests will vary based on my real-life availability. This is a passion project I work on in my free time to automate things at my table, so I greatly appreciate your patience and understanding!

Compatibility
Designed specifically for Fantasy Grounds Unity (FGU) running the D&D 5e (2024) / 5.5e Ruleset.

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Please feel free to subscribe to this thread to get notified of new releases, report bugs, or suggest improvements! Once an extension is live, its reserved post will be updated with all the necessary details.

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What should I automate next?
Have your say on the next class or subclass release!

Hello everyone!

With the Fighter, Rogue, Barbarian, and Sorcerer automations now live and running smoothly, it's time to look ahead to the next project.

I initially prioritized those four specific classes simply because they are the ones my own players chose for our current campaign! But now that my table is fully automated, I want to turn it over to the community.

I want to hear directly from you: what are you currently playing at your tables, and what do you need automated the most?

Let me know what you want to see:
You can request either of the following:

• A New Base Class: Tell me which of the remaining core 5.5e (2024) classes you want me to tackle next.
• A Subclass/Subclasses: If you want a subclass for a base class that is already published (Fighter, Rogue, Barbarian, or Sorcerer), let me know which one! If you want a subclass for a base class that hasn't been automated yet, feel free to request it and I will evaluate it on a case-by-case basis!

Just drop a reply in this thread with your vote or request. I will use your feedback to decide what gets priority in my free time development schedule.*

Thank you all for the amazing support so far! ✨

1. Artificer

Status: Work in Progress

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This post is reserved for the Artificer class automation extension.
Once released, you will find the download link, instructions, and a detailed list of automated features here.

2. Barbarian

Status: Released

⚔️ 5E - Barbarian 2024 Automations
Unleash the true power of the 5e 2024 Barbarian!
This extension brings the new 5.5E rules to life with comprehensive automation for Rage, Brutal Strikes, and more. No more manual tracking of Rage dice or complex saving throws, everything is handled dynamically to keep your combat fast and visceral.

>>> Get the Barbarian Class Automation on the Forge <<<
Watch the Showcase Video on YouTube

✨ Automated Features Included:

• Level 1: Rage
  
  • Automatic Scaling: The extension automatically calculates and updates your maximum Rage uses on your character sheet as you level up.
  • Smart Damage: It detects the "[HRAGEDMG]" tag in your effects and automatically applies the correct bonus (+2, +3, or +4) based on your Barbarian level.
  
  
• Level 2: Danger Sense
  
  • Auto-Advantage: Automatically detects Dexterity saving throws and applies Advantage. The extension is smart enough to disable this if you are Incapacitated, Stunned, Paralyzed, or Petrified.
  
  
• Level 7: Feral Instinct & Instinctive Pounce
  
  • Initiative Mastery: Automatically applies Advantage to your Initiative rolls.
  • Movement Reminder: When you enter Rage, a chat reminder notifies you that you can move up to half your speed as part of that Bonus Action.
  
  
• Level 9+: Brutal Strike
  
  • Interactive UI Pop-up: When you use Reckless Attack, the extension allows you to forego Advantage to deal extra damage (1d10, increasing to 2d10 at Level 17).
  • Tactical Riders: A sleek popup window lets you choose your Brutal Strike effect (Forceful, Hamstring, Staggering, or Sundering Blow). The extension handles the mechanical resolution of these effects automatically!
  • Sundering Blow Automation: If you choose Sundering Blow, the extension tracks the effect and automatically applies the +5 bonus to the next ally who attacks that target.
  
  
• Level 11: Relentless Rage
  
  • Automated Survival: When you drop to 0 HP while Raging, the extension automatically triggers the Constitution saving throw.
  • DC Tracking: It tracks the increasing DC (starting at 10, +5 per success) and resets it automatically on a Short or Long Rest. On success, it automatically sets your HP and clears the Unconscious/Prone conditions.
  
  
• Level 15: Persistent Rage
  
  • Rage Recovery: When you roll Initiative, if you have expended Rage uses, a popup asks if you'd like to regain all uses (once per Long Rest).
  
  
• Level 18: Indomitable Might
  
  • Minimum Result Floor: Automatically ensures that any Strength-based check, skill, or save result is at least equal to your Strength score. If you roll lower, the extension adds the difference natively to reach your score.

Current Version: v1.0.1 (Initial Release)
Status: Active & Available

v1.0 Notice & Bug Reporting
Since this is the initial v1.0 release under this new framework, there might be some edge cases or interactions I haven't caught yet. If you encounter any errors or features not triggering correctly, please drop a comment in this thread!
When reporting a bug, please include a brief description of what happened and what other extensions you are running.

Known Issues / Limitations

• None so far! Let me know if you find any.

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Changelog:

• v1.0.1: Compatibility Fix: Fixed compatibility issue with other extensions.
• v1.0: Initial release covering core 2024 Barbarian features, fully compatible with the 2026-04 FGU update.

3. Bard

Status: Work in Progress

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This post is reserved for the Bard class automation extension.
Once released, you will find the download link, instructions, and a detailed list of automated features here.

4. Cleric

Status: Work in Progress

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This post is reserved for the Cleric class automation extension.
Once released, you will find the download link, instructions, and a detailed list of automated features here.

5. Druid

Status: Work in Progress

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This post is reserved for the Druid class automation extension.
Once released, you will find the download link, instructions, and a detailed list of automated features here.

6. Fighter

Status: Released

⚔️ 5E - Fighter 2024 Automations (Tactical Master & QoL)

Take your D&D 5E (2024 Rules) Fighter to the next level!
This extension introduces comprehensive automation and massive Quality of Life (QoL) improvements for the Fighter class. The module dynamically tracks, calculates, and prompts the most active features of the new Fighter, saving your table from constant manual tracking, on-the-fly math, and forgotten abilities!

>>> Download on the Forge <<<

✨ Features Included:

• Level 2: Tactical Mind
  
  • Smart Prompts: Whenever the Fighter fails an Ability Check or Skill Check, the extension checks their sheet. If they have uses of "Second Wind" remaining, it automatically sends a chat reminder that they can expend one to add 1d10 to the roll (and reminds them that the use is not expended if the check still fails!).
• Level 5: Tactical Shift
  
  • Action Interception: When the player clicks the Heal button for "Second Wind", the extension generates a visual chat message reminding everyone that the Fighter can immediately move up to half their speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks.
  
  
• Level 9: Indomitable
  
  • Dynamic Calculation: If the Fighter fails a Saving Throw, the extension verifies they have "Indomitable" uses left. If they do, it instantly calculates their exact Fighter class level and outputs a chat prompt reminding that they can reroll with the exact bonus (+X) to add to the die.
  
  
• Level 9: Tactical Master (Requires Weapon Automation 5E 2024 Extension by Henix)
  
  • Interactive UI Pop-up: When you attack with a mastery weapon, the extension dynamically opens a sleek pop-up window allowing you to replace the weapon's base mastery with Push, Sap, or Slow.
  • Smart Resolution: The pop-up will ONLY trigger if you hit the target (or if you miss with a Graze weapon), ensuring gameplay isn't slowed down by unnecessary windows on missed attacks.
  
  
• Level 13: Studied Attacks
  
  • 100% Automated Advantage: If the Fighter misses an attack, the extension automatically applies a unique "Studied Target" marker on the enemy and a custom Advantage effect on the Fighter.
  • Target-Specific & Asynchronous: The advantage is strictly bound to the missed creature. You can miss Goblin A, attack Goblin B normally, and still have your Advantage waiting for you when you return to Goblin A. Once you hit the correct target, the extension silently auto-cleans the Combat Tracker!

Current Version: v1.1
Status: Active & Available

Notice & Bug Reporting
There might be some edge cases, bugs, or interactions I haven't caught yet. If you encounter any errors or features not triggering correctly, please drop a comment in this thread!
When reporting a bug, please include a brief description of what happened and what other extensions generate compatibility errors.

Known Issues / Limitations

• None so far!

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Changelog:

• v1.1 - Compatibility Update and UI - Compatibility update for the the big FGU 2026-04 ruleset update. Made some improvements to the pop-up UI.
• v1.0.2 - Compatibility Fix - Fixed compatibility issue with other extensions.
• v1.0.1 - Minor Bug Fix - Bug fix for the theme matching in the Tactical Master popup window.
• v1.0: Initial release covering core 2024 Fighter features: Tactical Mind (Lv2), Tactical Shift (Lv5), Indomitable/Tactical Master (Lv9) and Studied Attacks (Lv13).

7. Monk

Status: Work in Progress

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This post is reserved for the Monk class automation extension.
Once released, you will find the download link, instructions, and a detailed list of automated features here.

8. Paladin

Status: Work in Progress

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This post is reserved for the Paladin class automation extension.
Once released, you will find the download link, instructions, and a detailed list of automated features here.

9. Ranger

Status: Work in Progress

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This post is reserved for the Ranger class automation extension.
Once released, you will find the download link, instructions, and a detailed list of automated features here.