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Archmage
The highest art is magic, often referred to as *the* Art. Its most advanced practitioners are frequently Archmages, bending spells in ways unavailable to other spellcasters.
Class Type: Prestige class.
Hit Die: d4.
Proficiencies: An Archmage does not gain any additional weapon or armor proficiencies.
Skill Points: 2 + Int Modifier.
Class Skills: Concentration, Lore, Search, Spellcraft.
Primary Saving Throw(s): Will.
Base Attack Bonus: +1/2 levels.
Primary Ability: Intelligence.
Maximum Level: 5.
Spellcasting: Advances existing spellcasting or invocations as described in Class Features.
Requirements
(PRESTIGE CLASS)
Arcane Spellcasting: Able to cast 7th-level spells.
Feats: Skill Focus (Spellcraft), Any Spell Focus.
Skills: Spellcraft 15 ranks, Lore 15 ranks.
Special: a book of Archmage is required to unlock the class.
Level Progression
| Level | Base Attack Bonus | Fort Save | Ref Save | Will Save | Class Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +0 | +0 | +0 | +2 | High Arcana choice |
| 2 | +1 | +0 | +0 | +3 | High Arcana choice |
| 3 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +3 | High Arcana choice |
| 4 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +4 | High Arcana choice |
| 5 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +4 | High Arcana choice |
Class Features
| Feature | Level(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| High Arcana | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | At each Archmage level, choose one High Arcana option from the list in Special Mechanics. Use: Selected. |
High Arcana Choices
At each Archmage level, choose one High Arcana option. Options that explicitly allow repeated selection stack as described.
| High Arcana | Effect |
|---|---|
| Arcane Fire | Converts a prepared arcane spell into a long-range ranged-touch bolt that deals 1d6 damage per Archmage level plus 1d6 per level of the expended spell. |
| Mastery of Elements | Changes an eligible acid, cold, fire, electricity, or sonic spell to another eligible energy type. |
| Mastery of Shaping | Creates protected spaces inside eligible area-of-effect spells, allowing allies to be excluded. |
| Spell-Like Ability | Permanently prepares one arcane spell as a spell-like ability usable twice per day. |
| Spell Power | Increases effective caster level by +1 for level-dependent variables and caster-level checks; this option may be selected repeatedly. |
| Spell Aptitude | Increases spell Difficulty Class by +1; this option may be selected repeatedly. |