Red Dragon Disciple
Red Dragon Disciples awaken draconic heritage through ability increases, armor, claws, breath weapon, and dragon-themed epic progression.
Class Type: Prestige class.
Hit Die: d6 at levels 1-3, d8 at levels 4-5, and d10 from level 6.
Proficiencies: A Red Dragon Disciple does not gain any additional weapon or armor proficiencies.
Skill Points: 2 + Int Modifier.
Class Skills: Concentration, Discipline, Heal, Listen, Lore, Parry, Persuade, Search, Spellcraft, Spot.
Primary Saving throw(s): Fortitude, Will.
Base Attack Bonus: +3/4 levels.
Primary Ability: Strength.
Maximum Level: None.
Spellcasting: None.
Requirements
Class: Bard, Sorcerer, or Assassin.
Skills: Lore 8 ranks.
Level Progression
| Level | Base Attack Bonus | Fort Save | Ref Save | Will Save | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | +0 | +2 | +0 | +2 | Dragon Armor: +1 natural AC, Dragon Hit Die Increase (d6) |
| 2nd | +1 | +3 | +0 | +3 | Dragon Abilities: Strength +2 |
| 3rd | +2 | +3 | +1 | +3 | Dragon Breath: 2d10, once per minute |
| 4th | +3 | +4 | +1 | +4 | Dragon Hit Die Increase (d8), Dragon Abilities: Strength +2 |
| 5th | +3 | +4 | +1 | +4 | Dragon Armor: +2 natural AC |
| 6th | +4 | +5 | +2 | +5 | Dragon Hit Die Increase (d10) |
| 7th | +5 | +5 | +2 | +5 | Dragon Breath: 4d10, Dragon Abilities: Constitution +2 |
| 8th | +6 | +6 | +2 | +6 | Dragon Armor: +3 natural AC |
| 9th | +6 | +6 | +3 | +6 | Wings, Dragon Abilities: Intelligence +2 |
| 10th | +7 | +7 | +3 | +7 | Immunity to Paralysis, Immunity to Fire, Immunity to Sleep, Darkvision, Dragon Breath: 6d10, Dragon Armor: +4 natural AC, Dragon Abilities: Strength +4, Charisma +2 |
Class Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Dragon Armor | Natural AC increases to +1 at level 1, +2 at level 5, +3 at level 8, and +4 at level 10. Above level 10, it increases by +1 every 3 Red Dragon Disciple levels instead of every 5 levels. Use: Automatic. |
| Dragon Abilities | Grants Strength +2 at levels 2 and 4, Constitution +2 at level 7, Intelligence +2 at level 9, and Strength +4 and Charisma +2 at level 10. Use: Automatic. |
| Immunity to Paralysis | Grants immunity to paralysis. Use: Automatic. |
| Immunity to Fire | Grants immunity to fire damage. Use: Automatic. |
| Dragon Breath | Breathes a cone of fire. Damage is 2d10 at level 3, 4d10 at level 7, and 6d10 at level 10; damage and save DC continue to scale with Red Dragon Disciple levels, and the ability can be used once per minute. Use: Selected. |
| Immunity to Sleep | Grants immunity to magical sleep. Use: Automatic. |
| Darkvision | Allows the character to see in darkness. Use: Automatic. |
| Dragon Hit Die Increase | Increases the Red Dragon Disciple's hit die as draconic heritage develops: d6, then d8, then d10. Use: Automatic. |
Epic Red Dragon Disciple
Hit Die: d10.
Skill Points: 2 + Int Modifier.
Dragon Armor: Above level 10, the AC bonus increases by +1 every 3 Red Dragon Disciple levels, at levels 13, 16, 19, and so on.
Dragon Breath: Damage and save DC continue to scale with Red Dragon Disciple levels above level 10.
Epic Bonus Feats: one bonus feat every 4 class levels after level 10.
Epic Red Dragon Disciple Bonus Feats List:
Greater Spell Focus, Epic Spell Focus, Epic Automatic Quicken, Epic Automatic Silent Spell, Epic Automatic Still Spell, Epic Armor Skin, Epic Spell Penetration, Epic Improved Combat Casting, Epic Damage Reduction, Epic Toughness, Epic Prowess, Epic Reputation, Epic Improved Spell Resistance, Epic Great Charisma, Epic Great Strength, Epic Great Constitution.