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--- en:class-changes:blackguard [2025/01/19 15:59] – add recent paladin and blackguard changes miscm
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 ====== Blackguard ======
-  * gets additional Smite Good use at each 5th level
-  * Blackguard gained new feat at level 3 - Aura of Despair: -2 saving throws to nearby enemies;
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-  * has spellbook, spell selection is similar to paladin, needs wisdom 10+spell level to cast spells
-  * feat Epic Fiendish Servant removed from game, now the summon from this feat will be gained automatically at lvl 15 of blackguard
+Blackguards are evil divine warriors with smites, dark blessings, fiendish servants, sneak attacks, and a divine spellbook.
-  * all blackguard summons now get these traits:
-    - Improved Evasion
+**Class Type**: Prestige class.
-    - Spell sharing (see Wizard class changes above)
+**Hit Die**: d10.
-    - get Blood Bond feat at character level 16+ - +2ab, saves and skills anytime the master is in combat
+**Proficiencies**: Simple weapons, martial weapons, all armor, and shields.
-    - get SR equal to master's BG level+5 at character level 19+
+**Skill Points**: 2 + Int Modifier.
-    - All BG summons now gain extra (uncapped) stats according to the table at: https://www.d20srd.org/srd/prestigeClasses/blackguard.htm + the informations at Epic Blackguard page
+**Class Skills**: Concentration, Discipline, Heal, Intimidate, Lore, Parry, Persuade, Ride, Taunt.
-    - the level scaling will now bring Epic Vrock to the same level as is master's BG level (in vanilla it has -4 adjustment for some reason)
+**Primary Saving throw(s)**: Fortitude.
-  * A paladin that takes any blackguard levels becomes a fallen paladin. As such:
+**Base Attack Bonus**: +1/level.
-    * can no longer level up as paladin
+**Primary Ability**: Wisdom.
-    * loses access to the smite evil feat
+**Maximum Level**: None.
-    * loses access to the paladin spellbook
+**Spellcasting**: Divine spellcasting; casting ability WIS; spell table Blackguard.
-  * Paladin and blackguard levels stack for the following:
-    * //divine grace// and //dark blessing// saves bonus
+----
-    * //lay on hands// heal
-    * //smite good// uses
+===== Requirements =====
-    * //fiendish servant// level
-    * caster level of blackguard spells
+**Alignment**: Evil.
-    * //sneak attack// damage
+**Base Attack Bonus**: +6.
-  * The saving throw bonus from //dark blessing// is limited by blackguard (and paladin) class levels.
+**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 |
+| 3rd | +3 | +3 | +1 | +1 | Turn Undead, Aura of Despair |
+| 4th | +4 | +4 | +1 | +1 | Sneak Attack +1d6 |
+| 5th | +5 | +4 | +1 | +1 | Fiend |
+| 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 |
+===== Class Features =====
+^ Feature ^ Description ^
+| Smite Good | Adds Charisma bonus to the attack roll and class level to damage against a good target. __Blackguard gains an additional Smite Good use at each 5th Blackguard level.__ Use: Selected. |
+| Dark Blessing | A Blackguard adds his Charisma bonus (up to value of his class level) to all saving throws. Use: Automatic. |
+| Summon Fiend | Summons a fiendish servant. __Epic Fiendish Servant was removed; the epic summon is gained automatically at Blackguard 15.__ Use: Selected. |
+| Turn Undead | Allows the character to turn or destroy undead creatures. Use: Selected. |
+| Sneak Attack | Deals extra damage when the target is vulnerable to sneak attacks. The damage increases with class levels. Use: Automatic. |
+| Poison Use | Allows the character to use poison without risking accidental self-poisoning. |
+| 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. |
+===== Arkhalia Changes =====
+  * __Blackguard has a Wisdom-based spellbook and needs Wisdom 10 + spell level to cast spells.__
+  * __A paladin who takes Blackguard levels can no longer level as Paladin and loses Smite Evil and the Paladin spellbook.__
+  * __Paladin and Blackguard levels stack for Divine Grace/Dark Blessing save bonus, Lay on Hands healing, Smite Good uses, fiendish servant level, Blackguard caster level, and sneak attack damage.__
+  * __The saving throw bonus from Dark Blessing is limited by Blackguard plus Paladin class levels.__
+  * __Blackguard summons gain Improved Evasion, spell sharing, Blood Bond at character level 16+ (+2 attack bonus, saves, and skills while the master is in combat), spell resistance equal to master's Blackguard level + 5 at character level 19+, uncapped stat scaling, and Epic Vrock scaling to the master's 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.
+**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.