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{{#set:Summary=A caster with a small spell list (decided by spheres and domains) and spell slots that replenish by attacking. |Length=12 |Minimum Level=1 |Base Attack Bonus Progression=Poor |Fortitude Save Progression=Poor |Reflex Save Progression=Good |Will Save Progression=Good |Class Ability=Spontaneous Spellcasting |Class Ability Progression=Full }} {{#set:Allowed Alignments=Lawful Good}} {{#set:Allowed Alignments=Lawful Neutral}} {{#set:Allowed Alignments=Lawful Evil}} {{#set:Allowed Alignments=Neutral Good}} {{#set:Allowed Alignments=Neutral}} {{#set:Allowed Alignments=Neutral Evil}} {{#set:Allowed Alignments=Chaotic Good}} {{#set:Allowed Alignments=Chaotic Neutral}} {{#set:Allowed Alignments=Chaotic Evil}}

Battlecaster

Battlecasters have a small spell list and very few spells, but can use them indefinitely, provided they recharge their spell slots with attacks.

Making a Battlecaster

Battlecasters can fulfill many roles for a party, depending on their selected spheres and domains. Their poor BAB makes recharging difficult, however, and they can be useless for more than a couple rounds in combat.

Abilities: Battlecasters favor their mental stat (you get to pick it), and also favor one to-hit stat (either strength or dexterity). Constitution is always nice.

Races: Any race that has to deal with conflict and combat (read: all races) is suitable to become a battlecaster. Preferrably ones with a bonus to a mental stat.

Alignment: Any.

Starting Gold: As PHB Sorcerer

Starting Age: Moderate

Table: The Battlecaster

Hit Die: d6

Level Base
Attack Bonus 		Saving Throws Special Spells per Day
Fort Ref Will 0 1st 3nd 5rd 7th 9th 11th 13th 15th 17th 19th
1st +0 +0 +2 +2 First Sphere, Armored Caster 1 — — — — — — — — — —
2nd +1 +0 +3 +3 Sphere Ability, Something 1 — — — — — — — — — —
3rd + + + + First Domain 1 1 — — — — — — — — —
4th + + + + Domain Ability, Bonus Feat 2 1 — — — — — — — — —
5th + + + + Second Sphere 2 1 1 — — — — — — — —
6th + + + + Sphere Ability, Extra Spell 2 2 1 — — — — — — — —
7th + + + + Second Domain 2 2 1 1 — — — — — — —
8th + + + + Domain Ability 3 2 2 1 — — — — — — —
9th + + + + Third Sphere 3 2 2 1 1 — — — — — —
10th + + + + Sphere Ability, Bonus Feat 3 3 2 2 1 — — — — — —
11th + + + + Third Domain 3 3 2 2 1 1 — — — — —
12th + + + + Domain Ability, Extra Spell W* 3 3 2 2 1 — — — — —
13th + + + + W 3 3 2 2 1 1 — — — —
14th + + + + W W 3 3 2 2 1 — — — —
15th + + + + < W W 3 3 2 2 1 1 — — —
16th + + + + W W W 3 3 2 2 1 — — —
17th + + + + W W W 3 3 2 2 1 1 — —
18th + + + + W W W W 3 3 2 2 1 — —
19th + + + + W W W W W 3 2 2 1 1 —
20th + + + + W W W W W 3 3 2 2 1 —

Class Skills (Skill Points::4 + Int modifier per level, ×4 at 1st level)
Balance (Dex), Bluff (Cha), Climb (Str), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Escape Artist (Dex), Forgery (Int), Gather Information (Cha), Heal (Wis), Jump (Str), Knowledge (Arcana) (Int), Listen (Wis) Profession (Wis), Search (Int), Sense Motive (Wis), Speak Language (None), Spellcraft (Int), Spot (Wis), Survival (Wis), Swim (Str), Tumble (Dex).

  • A "W" instead of a number of spells/day for spells of a certain minimum access level means that spells of the indicated minimum access level can be cast at-will.

Class Features

All of the following are class features of the battlecaster.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Battlecasters are proficient with all simple weapons and light armor. They are not proficient with any type of shield. Armor and shields interfere with a battlecaster's movements, which cause his spells with somatic compoments to fail occasionally.

Spells:A battlecaster casts arcane spells which are drawn primarily from a spell list created by his chosen spheres and domains. He can cast any spell he knows without preparing it ahead of time, the way a wizard or a cleric must (see below).

To learn or cast a spell, a battlecaster must have a score for one of his mental ability scores (Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma: Pick one and stick with it) equal to at least 10 + the spell level. The Difficulty Class for a saving throw against a sorcerer’s spell is 10 + (the first level a battlecaster gains access to his spell + 1)/2 + the modifier for the battlecaster's chosen mental ability score. Battlecasters do not gain extra spells per day for having a high mental ability score.

A battlecaster's selection of spells is extremely limited. He begins knowing one 0th-level spells and all the spells from one Sphere that he chooses. At every level, a battlecaster learns one more 0th-level spell. Upon reaching 3rd level, 7th level, and 11th level, a battlecaster may choose a domain and add all the spells of that domain to his spell list. The minimum access level of a domain spell is its (spell level x 2) + 1. Upon reaching 5th level and 10th level, a battlecaster may choose a sphere and add the spells of that sphere to his spell list at their normal minimum access levels.

Unlike a wizard or cleric, a battlecaster need not prepare his spells in advance. He can cast any spell he knows at any time, provided he has not used his his spell slots per day for that spell level. He does not have to decide ahead of time which spells he will cast.

A battlecaster can replenish his spell slots by making a successful attack. During a battlecaster's turn in which he does not use any spells, and makes an attack roll that deals at least 1 point of lethal damage, he can spend a swift action to end the durations of all spells he has cast that are still in effect and replenish three of his spell slots. These spell slots are usable after the end of the battlecaster's turn.

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Gear: <-Starting armor and other equipment outside of weapons.->.

Gold: <-Starting gold using this package.->.




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