Dungeons & Dragons Bandit Fighter Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Bandit Fighter.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

In Dungeons & Dragons, a bandit fighter is not an official class or archetype, but rather a narrative or roleplaying concept that blends the idea of the fighter class with the lifestyle and tactics of a bandit. Fighters are among the most versatile martial characters in the game, defined by their mastery of weapons, physical training, and adaptability in combat. When this foundation is given the flavor of a bandit, the result is a character who relies not only on martial skill but also on cunning, ambush tactics, and a life of lawlessness. Bandits in the game are typically presented as common enemies in low-level encounters, operating in groups along trade routes or on the edges of civilization. They rely on hit-and-run tactics, intimidation, and ambushes, which align naturally with certain fighter abilities. A player who chooses to create a bandit fighter is essentially taking the robust mechanics of the fighter and shaping them around a story of brigandage, survival, and outlaw life.

This concept can be expressed in many ways depending on the fighter subclass. A Champion bandit fighter might be a straightforward thug, focusing on raw strength and durability, the kind of highwayman who survives skirmishes through toughness and brute skill. A Battle Master bandit fighter, on the other hand, could embody a cunning raider captain, using maneuvers to control the battlefield and intimidate foes into submission. An Echo Knight might fit the theme of a feared raider whose presence seems supernatural, spreading fear through uncanny martial tricks. Regardless of subclass, the identity of a bandit fighter comes from how they use their martial training in support of a life outside the law.

The archetype offers roleplaying opportunities as well as mechanical flexibility. Such a character may be a ruthless mercenary, a desperate outlaw forced into crime, or even a reformed highwayman seeking redemption. In a party, a bandit fighter can bring not only combat strength but also a perspective shaped by survival on the fringes of society. They might know the hidden paths through wilderness, the signs of an impending ambush, or the rules of the criminal underworld. Ultimately, a bandit fighter is a marriage of fighter mechanics and outlaw narrative, producing a character who embodies the grit and danger of a life lived by the sword and outside the reach of law.

37.23mm tall at 32mm scale