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=== Weapon and Armor Proficiency === | === Weapon and Armor Proficiency === | ||
A shadow is proficient with ???. | A shadow is proficient with ???. | ||
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=== Stealthy === | === Stealthy === | ||
- | A | + | A shadow gains [[Stealthy]] as a bonus feat. |
=== Sneak Attack === | === Sneak Attack === | ||
- | If a | + | If a shadow can catch an opponent when he is unable to defend himself effectively from his attack, he can strike a vital spot for extra damage. The shadow’s attack deals extra damage any time his target would be denied a Dexterity bonus to AC (whether the target actually has a Dexterity bonus or not), or when the shadow flanks his target. This extra damage is 1d6 at 1st level, and it increases by 1d6 every three shadow levels thereafter. Should the shadow score a critical hit with a sneak attack, this extra damage is not multiplied. |
Ranged attacks can count as sneak attacks only if the target is within 30 feet. | Ranged attacks can count as sneak attacks only if the target is within 30 feet. | ||
- | With a sap (blackjack) or an unarmed strike, a | + | With a sap (blackjack) or an unarmed strike, a shadow can make a sneak attack that deals nonlethal damage instead of lethal damage. He cannot use a weapon that deals lethal damage to deal nonlethal damage in a sneak attack, not even with the usual -4 penalty. |
- | A | + | A shadow can sneak attack only living creatures with discernible anatomies. Non-living, non-biological or incorporeal creatures lack vital areas to attack. Any creature that is immune to critical hits is not vulnerable to sneak attacks. The shadow must be able to see the target well enough to pick out a vital spot and must be able to reach such a spot. A shadow cannot sneak attack while striking a creature with concealment or striking the limbs of a creature whose vitals are beyond reach. |
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=== Trapfinding === | === Trapfinding === | ||
- | At | + | At 2nd level shadows can use the [[Search]] skill to locate traps when the task has a Difficulty Class higher than 20. Finding a trap has a DC of at least 20, or higher if it is well hidden. Shadows can use the [[Disable device]] skill to disarm traps. A shadow who beats a trap’s DC by 10 or more with a Disable Device check can study a trap, figure out how it works, and bypass it (with his party) without disarming it. |
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+ | === Poison Use === | ||
+ | asdf | ||
=== Trap Sense === | === Trap Sense === | ||
- | At | + | At 3rd level, a scout gains an intuitive sense that alerts him to danger from traps, giving him a +1 bonus on Reflex saves made to avoid traps and a +1 dodge bonus to AC against attacks made by traps. These bonuses rise to +2 when the scout reaches 6th level, to +3 when she reaches 9th level, to +4 when she reaches 12th level, to +5 at 15th, and to +6 at 18th level. Trap sense bonuses gained from multiple classes stack. |
=== Evasion === | === Evasion === | ||
- | At | + | At 2nd level and higher, a shadow can avoid certain special attacks with great agility. If he makes a successful Reflex saving throw against an attack that normally deals half damage on a successful save, he instead takes no damage. Evasion can be used only if the shadow is wearing light armor or no armor. A helpless scout does not gain the benefit of evasion. |
=== Uncanny Dodge === | === Uncanny Dodge === | ||
- | Starting at | + | Starting at 4th level, a shadow can react to danger before his senses would normally allow him to do so. He retains his Dexterity bonus to AC (if any) even if he is caught flat-footed or struck by an invisible attacker. However, he still loses her Dexterity bonus to AC if immobilized. If a shadow already has uncanny dodge from a different class he automatically gains improved uncanny dodge instead. |
- | === | + | === Sweep === |
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- | === | + | === Without a Trace === |
- | + | asdf | |
- | === | + | === Death Attack === |
- | + | asdf | |
=== Improved Uncanny Dodge === | === Improved Uncanny Dodge === | ||
- | A | + | A shadow of 8th level or higher can no longer be flanked. This defense denies another creature the ability to sneak attack the character by flanking him, unless the attacker has at least four more class levels in the class giving him the sneak attack ability than the target does. |
If a character already has uncanny dodge from a second class, the character automatically gains improved uncanny dodge instead, and the levels from the classes that grant uncanny dodge stack to determine the minimum class level required to flank the character. | If a character already has uncanny dodge from a second class, the character automatically gains improved uncanny dodge instead, and the levels from the classes that grant uncanny dodge stack to determine the minimum class level required to flank the character. | ||
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+ | === Defensive Roll === | ||
+ | asdf | ||
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+ | === Winning Smile === | ||
+ | asdf | ||
=== Improved Evasion === | === Improved Evasion === | ||
- | This ability works like evasion, except that while the | + | This ability works like evasion, except that while the shadow still takes no damage on a successful Reflex saving throw against attacks henceforth he takes only half damage on a failed save. A helpless shadow does not gain the benefit of improved evasion. |
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+ | === Improved Sweep === | ||
+ | asdf | ||
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+ | === Slippery Mind === | ||
+ | asdf | ||
=== Hide in Plain Sight === | === Hide in Plain Sight === | ||
- | While in any sort of natural terrain, a | + | While in any sort of natural terrain, a shadow of 14th level or higher can use the Hide skill even while being observed. |
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+ | === Improved Sniping === | ||
+ | asdf | ||
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+ | === Sow Distrust === | ||
+ | asdf | ||
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+ | === Perfect Sniping === | ||
+ | asdf | ||
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Revision as of 11:33, 6 March 2007
The shadow is a master of stealth and deception. He can fill a variety of roles and fit a number of generic types. Thief, spy, rogue and assassin are some of the most common.
Role
The shadow uses his wit, charm, stealth and guile to complete his goals. He can gain entry to secure areas, through deception or furtiveness. He can manipulate people to part with vital information, or using disguise to mask his own true appearance and identity. If need be, the shadow can kill, silently. In an adventuring group, the shadow can function as a party spokesperson and supportive fighter.
Abilities
Dexterity and Charisma are the shadow's most important abilities. His Dexterity is the source of his stealth, his ability to strike silently, and when he carries light or no armor, it adds vital bonuses to his armor class. His Charisma powers his social skills; his ability to befriend, decieve, bluff, manipulate and gain information from the people around him. His Intelligence is also important, as several of his skills are based on that ability score.
Game Rules
Hit Die
d6
Class Skills
The scout’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are:
- Appraise (Int)
- Balance (Dex)
- Bluff (Cha)
- Climb (Str)
- Computer Use (Int)
- Demolitions (Int)
- Diplomacy (Cha)
- Disable Device (Int)
- Disguise (Cha)
- Escape Artist (Dex)
- Forgery (Int)
- Gamble (Wis)
- Gather Information (Cha)
- Hide (Dex)
- Intimidate (Cha)
- Jump (Str)
- Knowledge (?) (Int)
- Listen (Wis)
- Move Silently (Dex)
- Open Lock (Dex)
- Search (Int)
- Slight of Hand (Dex)
- Speak Language (none)
- Spot (Wis)
- Tumble (Dex)
- Use Rope (Dex)
Skill Points
- First level: (8 + Int. modifier) x4.
- Additional levels: 8 + Int. modifier.
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the shadow.
Weapon and Armor Proficiency
A shadow is proficient with ???.
Stealthy
A shadow gains Stealthy as a bonus feat.
Sneak Attack
If a shadow can catch an opponent when he is unable to defend himself effectively from his attack, he can strike a vital spot for extra damage. The shadow’s attack deals extra damage any time his target would be denied a Dexterity bonus to AC (whether the target actually has a Dexterity bonus or not), or when the shadow flanks his target. This extra damage is 1d6 at 1st level, and it increases by 1d6 every three shadow levels thereafter. Should the shadow score a critical hit with a sneak attack, this extra damage is not multiplied.
Ranged attacks can count as sneak attacks only if the target is within 30 feet.
With a sap (blackjack) or an unarmed strike, a shadow can make a sneak attack that deals nonlethal damage instead of lethal damage. He cannot use a weapon that deals lethal damage to deal nonlethal damage in a sneak attack, not even with the usual -4 penalty.
A shadow can sneak attack only living creatures with discernible anatomies. Non-living, non-biological or incorporeal creatures lack vital areas to attack. Any creature that is immune to critical hits is not vulnerable to sneak attacks. The shadow must be able to see the target well enough to pick out a vital spot and must be able to reach such a spot. A shadow cannot sneak attack while striking a creature with concealment or striking the limbs of a creature whose vitals are beyond reach.
Trapfinding
At 2nd level shadows can use the Search skill to locate traps when the task has a Difficulty Class higher than 20. Finding a trap has a DC of at least 20, or higher if it is well hidden. Shadows can use the Disable device skill to disarm traps. A shadow who beats a trap’s DC by 10 or more with a Disable Device check can study a trap, figure out how it works, and bypass it (with his party) without disarming it.
Poison Use
asdf
Trap Sense
At 3rd level, a scout gains an intuitive sense that alerts him to danger from traps, giving him a +1 bonus on Reflex saves made to avoid traps and a +1 dodge bonus to AC against attacks made by traps. These bonuses rise to +2 when the scout reaches 6th level, to +3 when she reaches 9th level, to +4 when she reaches 12th level, to +5 at 15th, and to +6 at 18th level. Trap sense bonuses gained from multiple classes stack.
Evasion
At 2nd level and higher, a shadow can avoid certain special attacks with great agility. If he makes a successful Reflex saving throw against an attack that normally deals half damage on a successful save, he instead takes no damage. Evasion can be used only if the shadow is wearing light armor or no armor. A helpless scout does not gain the benefit of evasion.
Uncanny Dodge
Starting at 4th level, a shadow can react to danger before his senses would normally allow him to do so. He retains his Dexterity bonus to AC (if any) even if he is caught flat-footed or struck by an invisible attacker. However, he still loses her Dexterity bonus to AC if immobilized. If a shadow already has uncanny dodge from a different class he automatically gains improved uncanny dodge instead.
Sweep
asdf
Without a Trace
asdf
Death Attack
asdf
Improved Uncanny Dodge
A shadow of 8th level or higher can no longer be flanked. This defense denies another creature the ability to sneak attack the character by flanking him, unless the attacker has at least four more class levels in the class giving him the sneak attack ability than the target does.
If a character already has uncanny dodge from a second class, the character automatically gains improved uncanny dodge instead, and the levels from the classes that grant uncanny dodge stack to determine the minimum class level required to flank the character.
Defensive Roll
asdf
Winning Smile
asdf
Improved Evasion
This ability works like evasion, except that while the shadow still takes no damage on a successful Reflex saving throw against attacks henceforth he takes only half damage on a failed save. A helpless shadow does not gain the benefit of improved evasion.
Improved Sweep
asdf
Slippery Mind
asdf
Hide in Plain Sight
While in any sort of natural terrain, a shadow of 14th level or higher can use the Hide skill even while being observed.
Improved Sniping
asdf
Sow Distrust
asdf
Perfect Sniping
asdf
Level | Base Attack Bonus | Fort Save | Ref Save | Will Save | Special | Defense Modifier |
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1 | +0 | +0 | +2 | +2 | Stealthy, Sneak Attack +1d6 | +1 |
2 | +1 | +0 | +3 | +3 | Evasion, Trapfinding | +2 |
3 | +2 | +1 | +3 | +3 | Poison Use, Trap Sense +1 | +3 |
4 | +3 | +1 | +4 | +4 | Sneak Attack +2d6, Uncanny Dodge | +4 |
5 | +3 | +1 | +4 | +4 | Sweep, Without a Trace | +5 |
6 | +4 | +2 | +5 | +5 | Trap Sense +2, Death Attack | +6 |
7 | +5 | +2 | +5 | +5 | Sneak Attack +3d6 | +7 |
8 | +6/+1 | +2 | +6 | +6 | Improved Uncanny Dodge | +8 |
9 | +6/+1 | +3 | +6 | +6 | Trap Sense +3, Defensive Roll | +9 |
10 | +7/+2 | +3 | +7 | +7 | Sneak Attack +4d6, Winning Smile | +10 |
11 | +8/+3 | +3 | +7 | +7 | Improved Evasion, Improved Sweep | +11 |
12 | +9/+4 | +4 | +8 | +8 | Slippery Mind, Trap Sense +4 | +12 |
13 | +9/+4 | +4 | +8 | +8 | Sneak Attack +5d6 | +13 |
14 | +10/+5 | +4 | +9 | +9 | Hide in Plain Sight | +14 |
15 | +11/+6/+1 | +5 | +9 | +9 | Trap Sense +5, Improved Sniping | +15 |
16 | +12/+7/+2 | +5 | +10 | +10 | Sneak Attack +6d6 | +16 |
17 | +12/+7/+2 | +5 | +10 | +10 | Sow Distrust | +17 |
18 | +13/+8/+3 | +6 | +11 | +11 | Trap Sense +6 | +18 |
19 | +14/+9/+4 | +6 | +11 | +11 | Sneak Attack +7d6 | +19 |
20 | +15/+10/+5 | +6 | +12 | +12 | Perfect Sniping | +20 |