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Blackguard
Blackguards are evil divine warriors with smites, dark blessings, fiendish servants, sneak attacks, and a divine spellbook.
Class Type: Prestige class.
Hit Die: d10.
Proficiencies: Simple weapons, martial weapons, all armor, and shields.
Skill Points: 2 + Int Modifier.
Class Skills: Concentration, Discipline, Heal, Intimidate, Lore, Parry, Persuade, Ride, Taunt.
Primary Saving throw(s): Fortitude.
Base Attack Bonus: +1/level.
Primary Ability: Wisdom.
Maximum Level: None.
Spellcasting: Divine, Wisdom-based; Wisdom 10 + spell level is required to cast.
Requirements
Alignment: Evil.
Base Attack Bonus: +6.
Skills: Hide 5 ranks.
Feats: Cleave.
Level Progression
| Level | Base Attack Bonus | Fort Save | Ref Save | Will Save | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | +1 | +2 | +0 | +0 | Poison Use |
| 2nd | +2 | +3 | +0 | +0 | Smite Good, Dark Blessing: combined Paladin/Blackguard cap |
| 3rd | +3 | +3 | +1 | +1 | Turn Undead, Aura of Despair |
| 4th | +4 | +4 | +1 | +1 | Sneak Attack +1d6 |
| 5th | +5 | +4 | +1 | +1 | Fiend, Smite Good use +1 |
| 6th | +6 | +5 | +2 | +2 | |
| 7th | +7 | +5 | +2 | +2 | Sneak Attack +2d6 |
| 8th | +8 | +6 | +2 | +2 | |
| 9th | +9 | +6 | +3 | +3 | |
| 10th | +10 | +7 | +3 | +3 | Sneak Attack +3d6, Smite Good use +1 |
Base Spells Per Day
| Class level | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2nd | 1 | - | - | - |
| 3rd | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| 4th | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| 5th | 1 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 6th | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 7th | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 8th | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 9th | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 10th | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
These are base spell slots before bonus spell slots from ability scores or items. A value of 0 means the class can cast that spell level only with a bonus spell slot.
Class Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Smite Good | Adds Charisma bonus to the attack roll and class level to damage against a good target. The Blackguard gains one additional use at every 5th Blackguard level. Use: Selected. |
| Dark Blessing | Adds a positive Charisma modifier to all saving throws. The bonus is capped by the character's combined Blackguard and Paladin levels. Use: Automatic. |
| Fiend | Summons a Succubus from Blackguard level 5 and a Vrock from level 9. At Blackguard level 15 the summon automatically upgrades to its epic version. Use: Selected. |
| Turn Undead | Usable 3 + Charisma modifier times per day. Undead are turned according to the character's effective turning level and Charisma; undead with no more than half that effective level are destroyed. Use: Selected. |
| Sneak Attack | Deals +1d6 damage at Blackguard level 4 and an additional +1d6 every 3 Blackguard levels thereafter when the target is vulnerable to sneak attacks. This damage is not multiplied on a critical hit; creatures immune to critical hits are immune. Use: Automatic. |
| Poison Use | The Blackguard can apply poison to a weapon without risking accidental self-poisoning. Use: Automatic. |
| Aura of Despair | Beginning at 3rd level, the Blackguard radiates a malign aura that causes enemies within 10 feet to take a -2 penalty on all saving throws. Use: Automatic. |
Paladin and Blackguard
- Taking a Blackguard level makes the character a fallen Paladin: the character cannot gain further Paladin levels and loses Smite Evil and the Paladin spellbook.
- Paladin and Blackguard levels combine for Divine Grace and Dark Blessing, Lay on Hands healing, Smite Good uses, fiendish servant level, Blackguard caster level, and sneak attack damage.
Fiendish Servant
The servant gains Improved Evasion and shares spells with its master. At character level 16 it gains Blood Bond, providing +2 attack, saving throws, and skills while the master is in combat. At character level 19 it gains spell resistance equal to Blackguard level + 5. Its ability scores continue scaling without a cap, and an Epic Vrock scales to the master's full Blackguard level.
Blackguard Spell List
Spellcasting ability: Wisdom.
| Spell level | Spells |
|---|---|
| 1st | Bane, Corrupt Weapon, Cure Light Wounds, Divine Favor, Doom, Inflict Light Wounds, Magic Weapon, Summon Undead I |
| 2nd | Bull's Strength, Cure Moderate Wounds, Darkness, Eagle's Splendor, Inflict Moderate Wounds, Summon Undead II, Ultravision |
| 3rd | Contagion, Cure Serious Wounds, Greater Magic Weapon, Inflict Serious Wounds, Mass Ultravision, Poison, Protection from Elements, Summon Undead III |
| 4th | Cure Critical Wounds, Fear, Freedom of Movement, Inflict Critical Wounds, Summon Undead IV, Unholy Sword |
Epic Blackguard
Hit Die: d10.
Skill Points: 2 + Int Modifier.
Level 15: Summon Fiend automatically upgrades to the epic servant.
Smite Good: Gains another use at level 15 and every 5 Blackguard levels thereafter.
Epic Bonus Feats: one bonus feat every 3 class levels after level 10.
Epic Blackguard Bonus Feats List:
Epic Armor Skin, Devastating Critical, Epic Prowess, Epic Reputation, Epic Weapon Focus, Epic Improved Combat Casting, Overwhelming Critical, Epic Perfect Health, Epic Toughness, Epic Great Smiting, Epic Improved Sneak Attack, Epic Planar Turning, Improved Aura of Despair, Unholy Strike, Epic Divine Might, Epic Divine Shield, Disciple of the Sun, Lingering Damage, Vile Strike.