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Purple Dragon Knight
Purple Dragon Knights are battlefield commanders whose class features improve party support through rallying, inspiration, oaths, and final-stand effects.
Class Type: Prestige class.
Hit Die: d10.
Proficiencies: Simple weapons, martial weapons, all armor, and shields.
Skill Points: 2 + Int Modifier.
Class Skills: Discipline, Intimidate, Lore, Perform, Persuade, Ride.
Primary Saving throw(s): Fortitude.
Base Attack Bonus: +1/level.
Primary Ability: Strength.
Maximum Level: 5.
Spellcasting: None.
Requirements
Alignment: Any non-evil and non-chaotic.
Base Attack Bonus: +4.
Skills: Intimidate 1 rank, Listen 2 ranks, Persuade 1 rank, Ride 2 ranks, Spot 2 ranks.
Feats: Mounted Combat.
Level Progression
| Level | Base Attack Bonus | Fort Save | Ref Save | Will Save | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | +1 | +2 | +0 | +0 | Rallying Cry, Heroic Shield |
| 2nd | +2 | +3 | +0 | +0 | Inspire Courage |
| 3rd | +3 | +3 | +1 | +1 | Bonus Feat |
| 4th | +4 | +4 | +1 | +1 | Oath of Wrath |
| 5th | +5 | +4 | +1 | +1 | Final Stand |
Class Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Rallying Cry | Three times per day, grants all allies +1 attack and +20% movement speed for one hour. Use: Selected. |
| Heroic Shield | Bard Song grants all allies except the Purple Dragon Knight an additional +2 Armor Class. Use: Automatic. |
| Inspire Courage | Bard Song grants affected allies +1 attack, +1 damage, and +2 on saving throws against mind-affecting effects; it shares Bard Song uses and duration. Use: Selected. |
| Oath of Wrath | Grants +2 attack, damage, saving throws, and skills against one selected opponent; it shares Bard Song uses and duration. Use: Selected. |
| Final Stand | Bard Song grants all allies 50 temporary hit points. Use: Automatic. |
| Bonus Feat | At 3rd level, choose one of: Extra Music, Curse Song, Lingering Song, Mounted Archery, Battle Caster, Lasting Inspiration, or Ranged Inspiration. Use: Automatic. |
Bard Song
Purple Dragon Knight levels increase Bard Song uses and count toward the bonuses Bard Song can provide.
Purple Dragon Knight does not increase the Bard Song level requirement for feats such as Lasting Inspiration.