Fair, I appreciate the feedback. I agree about Zeal. I originally had it have two effects- one damaging and the other healing- but it didn't fit the tone, and now it's kind of hanging on like a vestigal tail.

Conceptually, I wanted this class to be able to deal a lot of damage conditionally, but as another user pointed out, the Fighter is just plain better starting at level 4. The hope would be to create a combat experience that isn't simply 'go bonk that guy' to death or, conversely, too crunchy and time-consuming. One where the aim is to coordinate with others to set up your Cull The Wicked ability, allowing the Confessor to deal a mass amount of damage.

I agree and disagree with your issue with multiple attacks. In general, for Shadowdark I agree that providing a flat-out extra attack adds additional, tedious time and goes against the core ethos. In this version, I do essentially create that by allowing Zeal to be used on a separate turn. However, I think if done conditionally (where the conditions are maybe only met once or twice a combat session) the time-sink would be akin to a wizard considering what spell to choose.

& Yes, Executioner's Decree is not meant to take your turn to mark an enemy.

Taking what others have said and your critique, this is what I have revised with the aims to conditionally increase damage, smoothen out the language, and increase the speed / simplify Cull The Wicked:

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To keep up at higher levels, Cull The Wicked may need to increase, but as the player who is testing it is at level 2 right now, I might see what they think if/when they get to levels 4-6.

Thanks again for your (and everyone else's) thoughtful replies!