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Duelist
The Duelist is a nimble, intelligent fighter trained in making precise attacks with light weapons, such as the rapier. Also known as the swashbuckler, the Duelist always takes full advantage of his quick reflexes and wits in a fight. Rather than wearing bulky armor, Duelists feel that the best way to protect themselves is to not get hit at all.
Hit Die: d10.
Proficiencies: A Duelist is proficient with all simple and martial weapons, but does not gain any armor or shield proficiencies.
Skill Points: 4 + Int Modifier.
Class Skills: Discipline, Listen, Parry, Perform, Spot, Tumble, Bluff
Primary Saving throw(s): reflex.
Base Attack Bonus: +1/level.
Requirements:
Base Attack Bonus: +6
Skills: Tumble 5 ranks. Parry 3 ranks.
Feats: Dodge, Weapon Finesse, Mobility.
Special: a book of Duelist is required to unlock the class.
| Level | Base Attack Bonus | Fort Save | Ref Save | Will Save | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | +1 | +0 | +2 | +0 | Canny Defense |
| 2nd | +2 | +0 | +3 | +0 | Improved Reaction |
| 3rd | +3 | +1 | +3 | +1 | Spring Attack |
| 4th | +4 | +1 | +4 | +1 | Grace |
| 5th | +5 | +1 | +4 | +1 | Precise Strike +1d6 |
| 6th | +6 | +2 | +5 | +2 | |
| 7th | +7 | +2 | +5 | +2 | Elaborate Parry |
| 8th | +8 | +2 | +6 | +2 | Improved Reaction +4 |
| 9th | +9 | +3 | +6 | +3 | Deflect Arrows |
| 10th | +10 | +3 | +7 | +3 | Precise Strike +2d6 |
Class Features:
Canny Defense: When not wearing armor or using a shield, a duelist adds 1 point of Intelligence bonus (if any) per duelist class level to her Dexterity bonus to modify Armor Class while wielding a melee weapon. If a duelist is caught flat-footed or otherwise denied her Dexterity bonus, she also loses this bonus.
Improved Reaction: +2 bonus to initiative
Grace: Bonus to reflex saves.
Precise Strike: The Duelist adds +1d6 bonus damage per 5 class levels to any light or one-handed piercing weapon wielded in the main hand. Duelist cannot wield a weapon in his other hand or use a shield to gain this benefit.
Elaborate Parry: Defensive combat mode, - 4 attack bonus, +2+class level to armor class(dodge AC bonus)
Note: Duelist loses Canny Defense, Precise Strike, and Grace while wearing any armor or shield.
Epic Duelist
You have become the epitome of graceful, precise lethality. In your hands, a light piercing weapon transforms into a glittering blur of razor sharp steel able to turn any blow and strike past any defense.
Hit Die: d10
Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 4 + Int modifier
Precise Strike: Every five levels above 10th, the extra damage inflicted by the epic duelist’s precise strike increases by +1d6.
Bonus Feats: The epic duelist gains a bonus feat every three levels after 10th.
Epic Duelist Bonus Feats List:
Blinding Speed, Epic Prowess, Epic Reflexes, Epic Reputation, Epic Skill Focus, Epic Weapon Focus (rapier, shortsword, dagger), Great Dexterity, Improved Whirlwind Attack, Infinite Deflection, Perfect Two-Weapon Fighting, Superior Initiative.