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Table Of Contents
TableOfContents..................................1 DecipherScript(Int;TrainedOnly) BrewPotion[ItemCreation]..........93

TheBasics.............................................2 ......................................................64 Cleave[General]............................94
TheCoreMechanic..........................2 Diplomacy(Cha)............................64 CombatCasting[General]..............94
Dice..................................................2 DisableDevice(Int;TrainedOnly).65 CombatExpertise[General]...........94
RoundingFractions..........................2 Disguise(Cha)...............................66 CombatReflexes[General]............94
Multiplying.......................................3 EscapeArtist(Dex;ArmorCheck CraftMagicArmsAndArmor[Item
CharacterCreation................................3 Penalty).........................................67 Creation]........................................94
StepbyStep.....................................3 Forgery(Int)..................................68 CraftRod[ItemCreation]..............95
RecordKeeping................................4 GatherInformation(Cha)..............69 CraftStaff[ItemCreation].............95
CharacterAdvancement........................5 HandleAnimal(Cha;TrainedOnly) CraftWand[ItemCreation]...........95
EarningExperience..........................5 ......................................................69 CraftWondrousItem[ItemCreation]
ExperienceRequiredbyCharacter Heal(Wis).....................................71 ......................................................95
Level................................................6 Hide(Dex;ArmorCheckPenalty). .72 Deceitful[General]........................96
ApplyingtheEffectsofExperience. ..6 Intimidate(Cha)............................73 DeflectArrows[General]...............96
AbilityScores........................................8 Jump(Str;ArmorCheckPenalty). .73 DeftHands[General].....................96
AbilityModifiers...............................8 Knowledge(Int;TrainedOnly)......75 Diehard[General]..........................96
AbilitiesandSpellcasters..................9 Listen(Wis)...................................76 Diligent[General]..........................96
TheAbilities.....................................9 MoveSilently(Dex;ArmorCheck Dodge[General]............................96
ChangingAbilityScores..................11 Penalty).........................................77 EmpowerSpell[Metamagic]..........97
Races...................................................11 OpenLock(Dex;TrainedOnly).....77 Endurance[General]......................97
FavoredClass.................................11 Perform(Cha)................................77 EnlargeSpell[Metamagic].............97
RaceandLanguages.......................11 Profession(Wis;TrainedOnly)......78 EschewMaterials[General]...........97
SmallCharacters............................11 Ride(Dex).....................................79 ExoticWeaponProficiency[General]
Humans..........................................11 Search(Int)...................................80 ......................................................97
Dwarves.........................................12 SenseMotive(Wis)........................81 ExtendSpell[Metamagic]..............98
Elves..............................................12 SleightOfHand(Dex;TrainedOnly; ExtraTurning[General].................98
Gnomes..........................................13 ArmorCheckPenalty)....................81 FarShot[General].........................98
HalfElves.......................................13 SpeakLanguage(None;Trained ForgeRing[ItemCreation]............98
HalfOrcs........................................14 Only).............................................82 GreatCleave[General]..................99
Halflings.........................................14 Spellcraft(Int;TrainedOnly).........83 GreatFortitude[General]..............99
Classes................................................14 Spot(Wis).....................................84 GreaterSpellFocus[General]........99
Barbarian.......................................14 Survival(Wis)................................85 GreaterSpellPenetration[General]
Bard...............................................17 Swim(Str;ArmorCheckPenalty). .85 ......................................................99
Cleric..............................................21 Tumble(Dex;TrainedOnly;Armor GreaterTwoWeaponFighting
Druid..............................................24 CheckPenalty)...............................86 [General].......................................99
Fighter...........................................29 UseMagicDevice(Cha;Trained GreaterWeaponFocus[General]. . .99
Monk..............................................30 Only).............................................87 GreaterWeaponSpecialization
Paladin...........................................34 UseRope(Dex)..............................89 [General].....................................100
Ranger...........................................38 Feats...................................................89 HeightenSpell[Metamagic].........100
Rogue.............................................41 Prerequisites..................................89 ImprovedBullRush[General]......100
Sorcerer.........................................43 TypesOfFeats................................89 ImprovedCounterspell[General].100
Wizard...........................................45 FeatDescriptions...........................91 ImprovedCritical[General].........100
Description..........................................50 Acrobatic[General].......................92 ImprovedDisarm[General].........101
Alignment......................................50 Agile[General]..............................92 ImprovedFamiliar[General]........101
VitalStatistics.................................53 Alertness[General]........................92 ImprovedFeint[General].............102
Skills...................................................54 AnimalAffinity[General]..............92 ImprovedGrapple[General]........102
SkillsSummary..............................54 ArmorProficiency(Heavy)[General] ImprovedInitiative[General].......102
SkillDescriptions............................56 ......................................................92 ImprovedOverrun[General].......102
Appraise(Int).................................57 ArmorProficiency(Light)[General] ImprovedPreciseShot[General] .103
Balance(Dex;ArmorCheckPenalty) ......................................................92 ImprovedShieldBash[General]. .103
......................................................58 ArmorProficiency(Medium) ImprovedSunder[General].........103
Bluff(Cha).....................................59 [General].......................................92 ImprovedTrip[General]..............103
Climb(Str;ArmorCheckPenalty). .60 Athletic[General]..........................93 ImprovedTurning[General]........104
Concentration(Con)......................61 AugmentSummoning[General]....93 ImprovedTwoWeaponFighting
Craft(Int)......................................62 BlindFight[General].....................93 [General].....................................104
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ImprovedUnarmedStrike[General] SelfSufficient[General]..............111 Equipment.........................................117
....................................................104 ShieldProficiency[General]........111 WealthandMoney.......................117
Investigator[General]..................105 ShotOnTheRun[General].........111 Weapons.......................................118
IronWill[General].......................105 SilentSpell[Metamagic]..............111 Armor...........................................123
Leadership[General]...................105 SimpleWeaponProficiency[General] GoodsandServices......................125
LightningReflexes[General]........106 ....................................................112 Combat.............................................133
MagicalAptitude[General]..........106 SkillFocus[General]....................112 HowCombatWorks.....................133
Manyshot[General].....................106 SnatchArrows[General].............112 CombatStatistics..........................133
MartialWeaponProficiency SpellFocus[General]...................112 ActionsinCombat........................137
[General].....................................107 SpellMastery[Special]................112 InjuryAndDeath..........................145
MaximizeSpell[Metamagic]........107 SpellPenetration[General].........113 Movement,Position,AndDistance
Mobility[General].......................107 SpiritedCharge[General]............113 ....................................................147
MountedArchery[General].........108 SpringAttack[General]...............113 CombatModifiers.........................150
MountedCombat[General].........108 Stealthy[General].......................113 Cover...........................................150
NaturalSpell[General]................108 StillSpell[Metamagic]................113 Concealment................................151
Negotiator[General]....................108 StunningFist[General]...............113 Flanking.......................................152
NimbleFingers[General].............108 Toughness[General]....................114 HelplessDefenders.......................152
Persuasive[General]....................108 TowerShieldProficiency[General] SpecialAttacks.............................152
PointBlankShot[General]..........108 ....................................................114 SpecialInitiativeActions..............162
PowerAttack[General]................109 Track[General]...........................114 SpecialAbilitiesandConditions........163
PreciseShot[General].................109 Trample[General].......................115 SpecialAbilityTypes.....................163
QuickDraw[General]..................109 TwoWeaponDefense[General]...115 SpecialAbilities............................163
QuickenSpell[Metamagic]..........109 TwoWeaponFighting[General]. .116 Conditions....................................176
RapidReload[General]................110 WeaponFinesse[General]...........116 SpellCasting.....................................180
RapidShot[General]...................110 WeaponFocus[General]..............116 SpellList......................................180
RideByAttack[General].............110 WeaponSpecialization[General].116 Spells...........................................218
Run[General]..............................110 WhirlwindAttack[General].........117
ScribeScroll[ItemCreation]........111 WidenSpell[Metamagic]............117
The Basics
TheCoreMechanic
Wheneveryouattemptanactionthathassomechanceoffailure,yourollatwentysideddie(d20).Todetermineifyour
charactersucceedsatataskyoudothis:
Rollad20.
Addanyrelevantmodifiers.
Comparetheresulttoatargetnumber.
Iftheresultequalsorexceedsthetargetnumber,yourcharactersucceeds.Iftheresultislowerthanthetargetnumber,you
fail.
Dice
Dicerollsaredescribedwithexpressionssuchas3d4+3,whichmeansrollthreefoursideddiceandadd3(resultingin
anumberbetween6and15).Thefirstnumbertellsyouhowmanydicetoroll(addingtheresultstogether).Thenumber
immediatelyafterthedtellsyouthetypeofdietouse.Anynumberafterthatindicatesaquantitythatisaddedor
subtractedfromtheresult.
d%:Percentilediceworkalittledifferently.Yougenerateanumberbetween1and100byrollingtwodifferenttensided
dice.One(designatedbeforeyouroll)isthetensdigit.Theotheristheonesdigit.Two0srepresent100.
RoundingFractions
Ingeneral,ifyouwindupwithafraction,rounddown,evenifthefractionisonehalforlarger.
Exception:Certainrolls,suchasdamageandhitpoints,haveaminimumof1.
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Multiplying
Sometimesarulemakesyoumultiplyanumberoradieroll.Aslongasyoureapplyingasinglemultiplier,multiplythe
numbernormally.Whentwoormoremultipliersapplytoanyabstractvalue(suchasamodifieroradieroll),however,
combinethemintoasinglemultiple,witheachextramultipleadding1lessthanitsvaluetothefirstmultiple.Thus,a
double(2)andadouble(2)appliedtothesamenumberresultsinatriple(3,because2+1=3).
Whenapplyingmultiplierstorealworldvalues(suchasweightordistance),normalrulesofmathapplyinstead.Acreature
whosesizedoubles(thusmultiplyingitsweightby8)andthenisturnedtostone(whichwouldmultiplyitsweightbya
factorofroughly3)nowweighsabout24timesnormal,not10timesnormal.Similarly,ablindedcreatureattemptingto
negotiatedifficultterrainwouldcounteachsquareas4squares(doublingthecosttwice,foratotalmultiplierof4),
ratherthanas3squares(adding100%twice).
Character Creation
StepbyStep
Thereareseveralstepstocreatinganewcharacter.ThemostimportantistodiscussyourcharacterwiththeGameMaster
beforeyoubegin.Theymayhavespecialrulesorrestrictionsyouwillneedtofollowinadditiontothestepsoutlinedhere.
TheGMalwayshasthefinalwordonhowcharactersarecreatedwithinaparticulargame.Charactercreationmeansthe
processofassigninginitialscorestoabilities,selectingarace,selectingastartingclass,assigninginitialskillpoints,
selectinginitialfeats,andpickinganinitialalignment.Ifthecharacterisaspellcaster,theyshouldchoosetheirSpellsat
thispoint.ThenbuysomeEquipmentandfleshoutyourcharacterabitwithanameandafewdetailsabouttheirpersonal
appearanceheight,weight,hairandeyecolor,andperhapsabriefdescriptionoftheirpersonalityandbackground.More
detailedguidelinesforeachofthesetasksareoutlinedbelow.
AssigningAbilityScores
Thereareseveralmethodsforassigningabilityscores.Thesimplistmethodistoroll3d6foreachofthesixstats,inorder.
Whilethiscreatesabilityscoresintheproperhumanrange,itoftenresultsinacharacterthatispoorlysuitedfora
particularClass,orpoorlysuitedtoadventuringingeneral.Severalothermethodsexistwhichwillresultincharactersthat
aremuchmorelikelytosucceedinthegame.Twoofthemostpopularmethodsarelistedbelow:
Roll3d6twelvetimes,keepingthebest6rollsandassigningtheminanyordertheplayerwishes.
Roll4d6sixtimes,discardingthelowestdiefromeachrollandassigningtheminanyordertheplayerwishes.
BothofthesemethodswillcreatesacharacterwellsuitedtowhicheverClassyouchoose,who'sabilityscoresareslightly
aboveaverageperfectforaheroorheroine.Othermethodsarecertainlypossible,andplayersareencouragedto
experimentwiththeirownmethods.Playersshouldagreeonthemethodtheywilluseaheadoftime,andallplayersina
particulargameshouldcreatetheircharactersusingthesamemethod.
OnceeachAbilityScorehasbeenassignedyoushouldnotethemodifierassociatedwitheachscoreandkeepthesehandy
throughoutthecharactercreationprocess.SeetheAbilityScoressectionformoreinformationaboutAbilityScore
modifiers.
SelectingaRace
LookoverthevariousracesacceptableforplayercharactersintheRacessectionandchooseone,keepinginmindthesort
ofthingsyou'dlikeyourcharactertoplay.Certainraceshaveanaturalaffinityforcertainclasses,knowasthatrace's
FavoredClass.Thoughitisnotrequiredthatacharacterofagivenracechoosetheirrace'sFavoredClassatthebeginning
oftheircareer,mostcharacterswillchoosetopickupalevelortwooftheirrace'sFavoredClassatsomepointintheir
career.Payattentiontotherace'sspecialabilities,makingsurethattheyareconsistentwiththesortofcharacteryouwould
liketoplay.
Onceyouhaveexaminedallyouroptions,choosearaceforyourcharacter.NotetheRace'sPreferredClassandanyspecial
abilitiestheymighthave.AlsoapplyanyRacialadjustmentsthatneedtobemadetothecharacter'sabilityscores.
SelectingaClass
Nowit'stimetochooseastartingClassforyourcharacter.Aclassisakindofpackageofskillsandspecialtalentsavailable
tothecharacter.Overtimeacharactermaychoosetoadvanceinmoreoneormoreadditionalclasses,butinthebeginning
theymayonlystartwithone.LookoverthelistofBasicCharacterClassesandchooseonethatseemstofitthekindsof
skillsandabilitiesyou'dlikeyourcharactertohave.Certainclassesmayhavespecialrequirements,besureyoumeetthose
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requirementsbeforechoosingoneofthoseclasses.
OnceyouhavechosenyourinitialClass,notetheClass'srestrictions,hitdice,skills,andanyspecialabilitiesitmighthave.
CharactersbeginthegamewiththemaximumnumberofhitpointspossiblefortheirClassasadjustedbytheirConsitution
modifier.
SelectingSkills
OnceaClassischosenitistimetopickthecharacter'sskills.ConsulttheStartingSkillPointstableintheSkillssectionto
seehowmanyskillpointsthecharacterreceivesatfirstlevel.Besuretoincludeanybonusesorpenaltiesforthecharacter's
Intelligencescore.Skillpointsarespentbuyingskillranks.Dependingonacharacters'raceandclass,someskillsare
considered"class"skills,someskillsareconsidered"crossclass"skills,andsomeareconsidered"restricted"skills.Classskills
cost1skillpointperrank,crossclassskillsrequire2skillpointsperrank,andrestrictedskillsareunavailabletothe
character.Regardlessofwhetheraskillisaclassskilloracrossclassskill,acharactermayonlyspendanumberofskill
pointsonagivenskillisequaltotheircharacterlevel+3.Besuretospendallofyourskillpointsanyskillpointsnot
spentarelost.Itispossibletospendanoddnumberofskillpointsonacrossclassskills,resultinginanextra"halfrank"in
thatskill.These"halfranks"shouldbenotedforrecordkeepingandskilladvancementpurposes,buthavenoothereffect
ongameplay.Treatthemasiftheydidnotexistforpurposesofallskillchecks.
SelectingFeats
EverycharacterbeginsthegamewithatleastoneFeat.Dependingonthecharacter'sRaceandClass,theymaybeentitled
tomore.SomeFeatshaveprerequisites,whichmustbemetbeforethatFeatcanbechosen.CertainClasseshavespecial
abilitiesthatduplicatetheeffectsofFeatsthesespecialabilitiescanbeusedtosatisfytheseprerequisitesifnecessary.Look
overthelistoffeatsintheFeatssection,andchoosetheonesthatseemtofityourideaofthecharacter.Ifyoudonotmeet
theprerequisitesforaparticularfeatrightnow,workbackwardstodeterminewhichfeatorfeatsyouwillneedtotakenow
sothatyoumightbeabletotakethatfeatatsomepointinthefuture.Beawarethatmostcharactersneverearnmorethan
6featsbeforetheyretire(thoughsomeclassesmayearnconsiderablymore).
Onceyouhavechosenyourfeats,noteanyeffectstheymighthaveongameplaysuchasskillmodifiers,combatmodifiers,
orspecialabilitiestheygrant.
PickinganAlignment
Acharacter'sethosandmoralsarerepresentedingametermsbytheirAlignment.SeethesectiononAlignmentfora
discussionofGoodvs.Evil,andLawvs.Chaos.CertainClasseshavealignmentrestrictionsplacedonthem,whichmustbe
observed.Everycharactermustchooseoneoftheninealignments.
BuyingEquipment
CharactersbeginthegamewithanamountofgoldindicatedbytheirClass.Playersmayeitherrollrandomlytodetermine
theamountofgoldtheystartwithortheymaypickthedefaultamountfortheirClass.Playerscanthenbuyclothing,
weapons,armor,andotherequipmentfromthetablesintheEquipmentsection.CheckwiththeGameMastertoseeifany
oftheequipmentlistedonthosetablesareprohibitedtofirstlevelcharacters.Notethatcharactersdonotactuallybegin
thegamewithapileofgold,butrathertheybeginwithgoodstheyhaveacquiredofequivalentvalue.Charactersmaynot
keepmorethan10%oftheirstartinggoldanyleftunspentoverthisamountislost.
BackgroundInformation
Nowthatthegamestatisticsareoutoftheway,it'stimetofleshoutthecharacter.Chooseanameforyourcharacter,as
wellasgender,heightandweight,skin,eye,andhaircolor,andanyotherinformationthatmighthelptodefinethe
personalityofthecharacter.Someplayersliketodevelopdetailedbackgroundsfortheircharacters,whileotherspaylittle
attentiontothepastandfocusinsteadonthecharacter'sfuture.
RecordKeeping
Nowitistimetorecordallofthisinformationonacharacterrecordsheet.Makeanoteofallofthecharacter'scombat
modifiers,feats,specialabilities,gear,weightcarried,armorclass,hitpoints,skillmodifiers,andanyotherinformationyou
mightneedduringplay.AstandardCharacterRecordSheetisquiteusefulinhelpingyoudeterminewhichvalueswillbe
usefultoknowtokeepthegamerunningsmoothly.
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Character Advancement
EarningExperience
AscharactersembarkonadventuresandovercomethechallengesplacedintheirpathbytheGameMaster,theywilllearn
fromtheirsuccesses(andsometimesfromtheirmistakes).ThisisreflectedingametermsthroughtheawardofExperience
Points.Thenumberofexperiencepointsthecharactersearndependsonthedifficultyofthesituationstheyface.Ingame
terms,thisdifficultyfactoriscalledtheChallengeRatingoftheencounter.TheGMassignstheChallengeRatingofa
situationbasedonseveralfactorsincludingrisktothecharactersandtheoddsofovercomingthechallenge.Asageneral
guide,apartyof4charactersshouldbeabletoovercomeachallengeofaratingequaltotheiraveragelevelbyexpending
approximately20%oftheirresources.
Certainsituationsmayhaveoneormorespecialcircumstancesthatwilltransformarelativelydifficultencounterintoa
relativelyeasyone.Ifthesecircumstancesarecharacterdriven,meaningthatifthecharactersplaytheencounteracertain
way,thenthecharactersshouldearnexperiencebasedonthefullChallengeRatingoftheencounterregardlessofwhether
itwasovercometheeasywayorthehardway.Ifthecircumstancesareessentiallybeyondthecharacter'scontrolthenthey
shouldonlyearnexperiencebasedonthedifficultyofthechallengetheyactuallyfaced.
Todeterminethenumberofexperiencepointsthatshouldbeawardedtoacharacterafterovercomingachallenge,theGM
mustfirstdeterminetheaveragelevelofthepartythatfacedthechallenge.Thisisdonebysimplyaddingupthetotalparty
levelsanddividingbythenumberofcharacters,roundingtowardsthenearestlevel.Theaveragepartylevelisthencross
indexedtotheChallengeRatingusingtheChallengeRatingvsCharacterLevelTable.Theresultingnumberistheamount
ofexperiencepointsawardedtotheentirepartyforthatparticularencounter.Generallytheplayerswillsplitthese
experiencepointsevenlybetweentheircharacters,butinextraordinarycircumstancestheGMmaychoosetodistributethe
pointsinanunevenfashion.
Thetableisdesignedsothatapartyoffourcharactersshouldearnanewexperiencelevelroughlyonceevery131/3
encounters.IftheGMfeelsthatthecharactersareadvancingtooslowlyortooquickly,hemaychoosetoincreaseor
decreasetheamountofexperiencepointsawardedforeachchallenge.Bewarnedthatthiscanhaveatremendouseffecton
theoverallqualityofthegame,andtheGMshouldbewaryofbeingtoogenerousortoostingy.Bothwillresultin
unsatisfyinggameplay.
Thetablewascalculatedusingoneofthreedifferentformulas:
WhereCR=CL,xp=CR*300
WhereCR>CL,xp=CR*300*(1.25^abs(CRCL))
WhereCR<CL,xp=CR*300*(.75^abs(CRCL))
Theresultsofthoseformulaewereroundedtothenearest25.Noexperiencepointsareawardedifthedifferencebetween
theCRandtheCLisgreaterthan7.
Table:ChallengeRatingvs.CharacterLevel(CR1CR10)
CL CR1 CR2 CR3 CR4 CR5 CR6 CR7 CR8 CR9 CR10
1 300 750 1400 2350 3650 5500 8000 11450 0 0
2 225 600 1125 1875 2925 4400 6400 9150 12875 0
3 175 450 900 1500 2350 3525 5125 7325 10300 14300
4 125 350 675 1200 1875 2825 4100 5850 8250 11450
5 100 250 500 900 1500 2250 3275 4700 6600 9150
6 75 200 375 675 1125 1800 2625 3750 5275 7325
7 50 150 275 500 850 1350 2100 3000 4225 5850
8 50 100 225 375 625 1025 1575 2400 3375 4700
9 0 75 150 275 475 750 1175 1800 2700 3750
10 0 0 125 225 350 575 875 1350 2025 3000
11 0 0 0 150 275 425 675 1025 1525 2250
12 0 0 0 0 200 325 500 750 1150 1700
13 0 0 0 0 0 250 375 575 850 1275
14 0 0 0 0 0 0 275 425 650 950
15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 325 475 700
16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 350 525
17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 400
18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Table:ChallengeRatingvs.CharacterLevel(CR11CR20)
CL CR11 CR12 CR13 CR14 CR15 CR16 CR17 CR18 CR19 CR20
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 15725 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 12600 17175 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 10075 13725 18600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 8050 10975 14875 20025 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 6450 8800 11900 16025 21450 0 0 0 0 0
9 5150 7025 9525 12825 17175 22900 0 0 0 0
10 4125 5625 7625 10250 13725 18300 24325 0 0 0
11 3300 4500 6100 8200 10975 14650 19450 25750 0 0
12 2475 3600 4875 6575 8800 11725 15575 20600 27175 0
13 1850 2700 3900 5250 7025 9375 12450 16475 21750 28600
14 1400 2025 2925 4200 5625 7500 9950 13175 17400 22900
15 1050 1525 2200 3150 4500 6000 7975 10550 13925 18300
16 775 1150 1650 2375 3375 4800 6375 8450 11125 14650
17 575 850 1225 1775 2525 3600 5100 6750 8900 11725
18 450 650 925 1325 1900 2700 3825 5400 7125 9375
19 0 475 700 1000 1425 2025 2875 4050 5700 7500
20 0 0 525 750 1075 1525 2150 3050 4275 6000
ExperienceRequiredbyCharacterLevel
Toearnanewexperiencelevel,acharactermustearnanumberofexperiencepointsequalto1000timestheircurrent
level.Thiscanalsobeexpressedthroughthefollowingformula:xp=(500*CL^2)(500*CL).
TheExperienceRequiredbyCharacterLevelTabledeterminestheexperiencepointsrequiredtoearnanewcharacterlevel.
Table:ExperienceRequiredbyCharacterLevel
CHARACTERLEVEL REQUIREDEXPERIENCE
1 0
2 1000
3 3000
4 6000
5 10000
6 15000
7 21000
8 28000
9 36000
10 45000
11 55000
12 66000
13 78000
14 91000
15 105000
16 120000
17 136000
18 153000
19 171000
20 190000
ApplyingtheEffectsofExperience
EachtimeacharacterearnsadditionalexperiencepointstheyshouldcomparetheirnewexperiencepointtotaltotheLevel
Advancementchartbelow.Iftheirpointtotalexceedstheminimumrequiredforthenextlevelthenthecharacterhas
earnedanewlevel.Thisisdonebyeitherincrementingthecharacterlevelofacharacterbyincrementingaclasslevelby
onerankorbyaddinganewclassatfirstlevel.Theprocessofeitherincrementinganexistingclassoraddinganew1st
levelclassiscollectivelycalled'takingalevel'inthatclass.
TakingaLevelinanExistingClass
Whenaplayertakesalevelinanexistingclass,thatcharacterisentitledtoallocatenewskillpoints,andmayalsobeable
toselectnewfeatsorgainnewclasslevellinkedabilities.Thenumberofskillpointsacharacterearnsisbasedontheclass
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taken;seethesectiononcharacterclassestodeterminehowmanynewskillpointsyoumayallocate.Skillpointsmaybe
allocatedtoneworexistingskills,buttheplayermayneverspendanumberofskillpointsmorethan3plustheirCharacter
Levelinanygivenskill.Consultthechartofleveldependentabilitiesfortheirnewclassleveltodetermineifthecharacter
earnsanynewfeatsorgainsanynewspecialabilities.
TakingaLevelinaNewClass
Whenaplayertakesalevelinanewclassisverysimilartotakingalevelinanexistingclass.Thecharactergainsanumber
ofskillpointsbasedontheirnewclass,andmaygainanadditionalfeatorcertainclassleveldependentspecialabilities.
ThecharacterdoesNOTgainthebonusfeatorbonusskillpointsnormallyawardedtocharacterswhentheytaketheirfirst
levelintheirinitialclass,nordoesthecharacterautomaticallygainthemaximumnumberofhitpointspossibleforthat
class.AcharacterwithmorethanoneclassiscalledaMultiClasscharacter,andusespecialrulesforcombiningtheabilities
ofthecharacter'svariousclasses.SeethesectiononMulticlassCharactersfordetailsontheserules.
GeneralRulesforTakingaLevel
Regardlessofwhethertheplayerchoosestotakealevelinanexistingclassorinanewclass,thecharactermayalsoearn
additionalfeatsortheopportunitytoincrementoneofthecharacter'sabilityscores.Acharacterearnsanewfeatevery
threelevelsat3rd,6th,9th,12th,15th,and18thlevel.Thiscanbeanyfeatforwhichthecharactermeetsthe
prerequisites.Acharactermayincrementoneabilityscorebyonepointeveryfourlevels,at4th,8th,12th,16th,and20th
level.Abilityscoresraisedinthismannermayexceedthenormalmaximumvaluesfortheirrace.Notethatacharacter
earnsthesenewabilitiesbasedontheirCharacterLevelandnottheirClassLevel.SeethesectiononMulticlasscharacters
formoreinformationaboutCharacterLevel.
MulticlassCharacters
Acharactermayaddnewclassesasheorsheprogressesinlevel,thusbecomingamulticlasscharacter.Theclassabilities
fromacharactersdifferentclassescombinetodetermineamulticlasscharactersoverallabilities.Multiclassingimprovesa
charactersversatilityattheexpenseoffocus.
MulticlassFeaturesException
Acharacterthatacquiresthebarbarianclassdoesnotbecomeilliterate.
Theabilitiesofamulticlasscharacterarethesumoftheabilitiesofeachofthecharacter'sclasses.
Level
Characterlevelisacharacterstotalnumberoflevels.Itisusedtodeterminewhenfeatsandabilityscoreboostsare
gained.
Classlevelisacharacterslevelinaparticularclass.Foracharacterwhoselevelsareallinthesameclass,characterlevel
andclasslevelarethesame.
HitDice
Acharactergainshitdicefromeachclassashisorherclasslevelincreases,addingthenewhitpointsgainedtothe
previoustotal.
BaseAttackBonus
Addthebaseattackbonusesforeachclasstogetthecharacter'sbaseattackbonus.Ifthecharacter'sBaseAttackBonusis
+6orhigher,thecharactergetsmultipleattacks.Findthebaseattackvaluetoseehowmanyadditionalattacksthe
charactergetsandatwhatbonuses.
SavingThrows
Addthebasesavebonusesforeachclasstogether.
Skills
Thecharacterretainsandcanaccessskillsfromallhisorherclasses.Ifacharacterhasspentskillpointsonaparticularskill
inmorethanoneclass,thoseranksareaddedtogether.Thisisirrespectiveofwhetherthoserankswereearnedasclassor
crossclassskills.Forexample,acharacterwith3levelsinRogueand2levelsinFighterhasspent6skillpointsinHideasa
Rogue,givinghim6ranks,and2skillpointsinHideasaFighter,givinghimonemorerank(becauseHideisacrossclass
skillforFighters).Thismeansthatalthoughthecharacterhasspentatotalof8skillpointsontheirHideskill,theyhave
onlyearned7ranksinthatskill.
Ifaskillisaclassskillforanyofamulticlasscharactersclasses,thencharacterleveldeterminesaskillsmaximumrank.
(Themaximumrankforaclassskillis3+characterlevel.)
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Ifaskillisnotaclassskillforanyofamulticlasscharactersclasses,themaximumrankforthatskillisonehalfthe
maximumforaclassskill.
ClassFeatures
Amulticlasscharactergetsalltheclassfeaturesofallhisorherclassesbutmustalsosuffertheconsequencesofthespecial
restrictionsofallhisorherclasses.(Exception:Acharacterwhoacquiresthebarbarianclassdoesnotbecomeilliterate.)
Inthespecialcaseofturningundead,bothclericsandexperiencedpaladinshavethesameability.Ifthecharacterspaladin
levelis4thorhigher,hereffectiveturninglevelisherclericlevelplusherpaladinlevelminus3.
Inthespecialcaseofuncannydodge,bothexperiencedbarbariansandexperiencedrogueshavethesameability.Whena
barbarian/roguewouldgainuncannydodgeasecondtime(forhersecondclass),sheinsteadgainsimproveduncanny
dodge,ifshedoesnotalreadyhaveit.Herbarbarianandroguelevelsstacktodeterminetheroguelevelanattackerneeds
toflankher.
Inthespecialcaseofobtainingafamiliar,bothwizardsandsorcerershavethesameability.Asorcerer/wizardstackshis
sorcererandwizardlevelstodeterminethefamiliarsnaturalarmor,Intelligencescore,andspecialabilities.
Feats
Amulticlasscharactergainsfeatsbasedoncharacterlevels,regardlessofindividualclasslevel
AbilityIncreases
Amulticlasscharactergainsabilityscoreincreasesbasedoncharacterlevel,regardlessofindividualclasslevel.
Spells
Thecharactergainsspellsfromallofhisorherspellcastingclassesandkeepsaseparatespelllistforeachclass.Ifaspells
effectisbasedontheclasslevelofthecaster,theplayermustkeeptrackofwhichclasssspelllistthecharacteriscasting
thespellfrom.
FavoredClass
AracewithaFavoredMulticlassofAnytreatstheirhighestlevelclassastheirFavoredClass.
Ability Scores
AbilityModifiers
Eachability,afterchangesmadebecauseofrace,hasamodifierrangingfrom5to+5.Table:AbilityModifiersshowsthe
modifierforeachscore.Table:BonusSpellsshowsbonusspells,whichyoullneedtoknowaboutifyourcharacterisa
spellcaster.
Themodifieristhenumberyouapplytothedierollwhenyourcharactertriestodosomethingrelatedtothatability.You
alsousethemodifierwithsomenumbersthatarentdierolls.Apositivemodifieriscalledabonus,andanegativemodifier
iscalledapenalty.
Table:AbilityModifiers
SCORE MODIFIER
1 5
23 4
45 3
67 2
89 1
1011 0
1213 +1
1415 +2
1617 +3
1819 +4
2021 +5
2223 +6
2425 +7
2627 +8
2829 +9
3031 +10
3233 +11
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SCORE MODIFIER
3435 +12
3637 +13
3839 +14
4041 +15
4243 +16
4445 +17
etc...
Table:BonusSpells
SCORE 0 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH 9TH
1 Cantcastspellstiedtothisability
1011
1213 1
1415 1 1
1617 1 1 1
1819 1 1 1 1
2021 2 1 1 1 1
2223 2 2 1 1 1 1
2425 2 2 2 1 1 1 1
2627 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1
2829 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1
3031 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1
3233 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1
3435 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1
3637 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2
3839 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2
4041 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2
4243 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2
4445 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3
etc...
AbilitiesandSpellcasters
Theabilitythatgovernsbonusspellsdependsonwhattypeofspellcasteryourcharacteris:Intelligenceforwizards;
Wisdomforclerics,druids,paladins,andrangers;orCharismaforsorcerersandbards.Inadditiontohavingahighability
score,aspellcastermustbeofhighenoughclassleveltobeabletocastspellsofagivenspelllevel.(Seetheclass
descriptionsfordetails.)
TheAbilities
Eachabilitypartiallydescribesyourcharacterandaffectssomeofhisorheractions.
Strength(STR)
Strengthmeasuresyourcharactersmuscleandphysicalpower.Thisabilityisespeciallyimportantforfighters,barbarians,
paladins,rangers,andmonksbecauseithelpsthemprevailincombat.Strengthalsolimitstheamountofequipmentyour
charactercancarry.
YouapplyyourcharactersStrengthmodifierto:
Meleeattackrolls.
Damagerollswhenusingameleeweaponorathrownweapon(includingasling).(Exceptions:Offhandattacksreceive
onlyonehalfthecharactersStrengthbonus,whiletwohandedattacksreceiveoneandahalftimestheStrengthbonus.
AStrengthpenalty,butnotabonus,appliestoattacksmadewithabowthatisnotacompositebow.)
Climb,Jump,andSwimchecks.ThesearetheskillsthathaveStrengthastheirkeyability.
Strengthchecks(forbreakingdowndoorsandthelike).
Dexterity(DEX)
Dexteritymeasureshandeyecoordination,agility,reflexes,andbalance.Thisabilityisthemostimportantoneforrogues,
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butitsalsohighonthelistforcharacterswhotypicallywearlightormediumarmor(rangersandbarbarians)ornoarmor
atall(monks,wizards,andsorcerers),andforanyonewhowantstobeaskilledarcher.
YouapplyyourcharactersDexteritymodifierto:
Rangedattackrolls,includingthoseforattacksmadewithbows,crossbows,throwingaxes,andotherrangedweapons.
ArmorClass(AC),providedthatthecharactercanreacttotheattack.
Reflexsavingthrows,foravoidingfireballsandotherattacksthatyoucanescapebymovingquickly.
Balance,EscapeArtist,Hide,MoveSilently,OpenLock,Ride,SleightofHand,Tumble,andUseRopechecks.Theseare
theskillsthathaveDexterityastheirkeyability.
Constitution(CON)
Constitutionrepresentsyourcharactershealthandstamina.AConstitutionbonusincreasesacharactershitpoints,sothe
abilityisimportantforallclasses.
YouapplyyourcharactersConstitutionmodifierto:
EachrollofaHitDie(thoughapenaltycanneverdroparesultbelow1thatis,acharacteralwaysgainsatleast1hit
pointeachtimeheorsheadvancesinlevel).
Fortitudesavingthrows,forresistingpoisonandsimilarthreats.
Concentrationchecks.Concentrationisaskill,importanttospellcasters,thathasConstitutionasitskeyability.
IfacharactersConstitutionscorechangesenoughtoalterhisorherConstitutionmodifier,thecharactershitpointsalso
increaseordecreaseaccordingly.
Intelligence(INT)
Intelligencedetermineshowwellyourcharacterlearnsandreasons.Thisabilityisimportantforwizardsbecauseitaffects
howmanyspellstheycancast,howhardtheirspellsaretoresist,andhowpowerfultheirspellscanbe.Itsalsoimportant
foranycharacterwhowantstohaveawideassortmentofskills.
YouapplyyourcharactersIntelligencemodifierto:
Thenumberoflanguagesyourcharacterknowsatthestartofthegame.
Thenumberofskillpointsgainedeachlevel.(Butyourcharacteralwaysgetsatleast1skillpointperlevel.)
Appraise,Craft,DecipherScript,DisableDevice,Forgery,Knowledge,Search,andSpellcraftchecks.Thesearetheskills
thathaveIntelligenceastheirkeyability.
AwizardgainsbonusspellsbasedonherIntelligencescore.TheminimumIntelligencescoreneededtocastawizardspell
is10+thespellslevel.
AnanimalhasanIntelligencescoreof1or2.Acreatureofhumanlikeintelligencehasascoreofatleast3.
Wisdom(WIS)
Wisdomdescribesacharacterswillpower,commonsense,perception,andintuition.WhileIntelligencerepresentsones
abilitytoanalyzeinformation,Wisdomrepresentsbeingintunewithandawareofonessurroundings.Wisdomisthemost
importantabilityforclericsanddruids,anditisalsoimportantforpaladinsandrangers.Ifyouwantyourcharactertohave
acutesenses,putahighscoreinWisdom.EverycreaturehasaWisdomscore.
YouapplyyourcharactersWisdommodifierto:
Willsavingthrows(fornegatingtheeffectofcharmpersonandotherspells).
Heal,Listen,Profession,SenseMotive,Spot,andSurvivalchecks.ThesearetheskillsthathaveWisdomastheirkey
ability.
Clerics,druids,paladins,andrangersgetbonusspellsbasedontheirWisdomscores.TheminimumWisdomscoreneeded
tocastacleric,druid,paladin,orrangerspellis10+thespellslevel.
Charisma(CHA)
Charismameasuresacharactersforceofpersonality,persuasiveness,personalmagnetism,abilitytolead,andphysical
attractiveness.Thisabilityrepresentsactualstrengthofpersonality,notmerelyhowoneisperceivedbyothersinasocial
setting.Charismaismostimportantforpaladins,sorcerers,andbards.Itisalsoimportantforclerics,sinceitaffectstheir
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abilitytoturnundead.EverycreaturehasaCharismascore.
YouapplyyourcharactersCharismamodifierto:
Bluff,Diplomacy,Disguise,GatherInformation,HandleAnimal,Intimidate,Perform,andUseMagicDevicechecks.
ThesearetheskillsthathaveCharismaastheirkeyability.
Checksthatrepresentattemptstoinfluenceothers.
Turningchecksforclericsandpaladinsattemptingtoturnzombies,vampires,andotherundead.
SorcerersandbardsgetbonusspellsbasedontheirCharismascores.TheminimumCharismascoreneededtocasta
sorcererorbardspellis10+thespellslevel.
ChangingAbilityScores
Whenanabilityscorechanges,allattributesassociatedwiththatscorechangeaccordingly.Acharacterdoesnot
retroactivelygetadditionalskillpointsforpreviouslevelsifsheincreasesherintelligence.
Races
FavoredClass
Acharactersfavoredclassdoesntcountagainsthimorherwhendeterminingexperiencepointpenaltiesformulticlassing.
RaceandLanguages
AllcharactersknowhowtospeakCommon.Adwarf,elf,gnome,halfelf,halforc,orhalflingalsospeaksaraciallanguage,
asappropriate.AcharacterwhohasanIntelligencebonusat1stlevelspeaksotherlanguagesaswell,oneextralanguage
perpointofIntelligencebonusasastartingcharacter.
Literacy
Anycharacterexceptabarbariancanreadandwriteallthelanguagesheorshespeaks.
ClassRelatedLanguages
Clerics,druids,andwizardscanchoosecertainlanguagesasbonuslanguageseveniftheyrenotonthelistsfoundinthe
racedescriptions.Theseclassrelatedlanguagesareasfollows:
Cleric
Abyssal,Celestial,Infernal.
Druid
Sylvan.
Wizard
Draconic.
SmallCharacters
ASmallcharactergetsa+1sizebonustoArmorClass,a+1sizebonusonattackrolls,anda+4sizebonusonHide
checks.ASmallcharacterscarryingcapacityisthreequartersofthatofaMediumcharacter.
ASmallcharactergenerallymovesabouttwothirdsasfastasaMediumcharacter.
ASmallcharactermustusesmallerweaponsthanaMediumcharacter.
Humans
Medium:AsMediumcreatures,humanshavenospecialbonusesorpenaltiesduetotheirsize.
Humanbaselandspeedis30feet.
1extrafeatat1stlevel.
4extraskillpointsat1stleveland1extraskillpointateachadditionallevel.
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AutomaticLanguage:Common.BonusLanguages:Any(otherthansecretlanguages,suchasDruidic).SeetheSpeak
Languageskill.
FavoredClass:Any.Whendeterminingwhetheramulticlasshumantakesanexperiencepointpenalty,hisorherhighest
levelclassdoesnotcount.
Dwarves
+2Constitution,2Charisma.
Medium:AsMediumcreatures,dwarveshavenospecialbonusesorpenaltiesduetotheirsize.
Dwarfbaselandspeedis20feet.However,dwarvescanmoveatthisspeedevenwhenwearingmediumorheavyarmor
orwhencarryingamediumorheavyload(unlikeothercreatures,whosespeedisreducedinsuchsituations).
Darkvision:Dwarvescanseeinthedarkupto60feet.Darkvisionisblackandwhiteonly,butitisotherwiselikenormal
sight,anddwarvescanfunctionjustfinewithnolightatall.
Stonecunning:Thisabilitygrantsadwarfa+2racialbonusonSearchcheckstonoticeunusualstonework,suchas
slidingwalls,stoneworktraps,newconstruction(evenwhenbuilttomatchtheold),unsafestonesurfaces,shakystone
ceilings,andthelike.Somethingthatisntstonebutthatisdisguisedasstonealsocountsasunusualstonework.Adwarf
whomerelycomeswithin10feetofunusualstoneworkcanmakeaSearchcheckasifhewereactivelysearching,anda
dwarfcanusetheSearchskilltofindstoneworktrapsasaroguecan.Adwarfcanalsointuitdepth,sensinghis
approximatedepthundergroundasnaturallyasahumancansensewhichwayisup.
WeaponFamiliarity:Dwarvesmaytreatdwarvenwaraxesanddwarvenurgroshesasmartialweapons,ratherthanexotic
weapons.
Stability:Adwarfgainsa+4bonusonabilitychecksmadetoresistbeingbullrushedortrippedwhenstandingonthe
ground(butnotwhenclimbing,flying,riding,orotherwisenotstandingfirmlyontheground).
+2racialbonusonsavingthrowsagainstpoison.
+2racialbonusonsavingthrowsagainstspellsandspelllikeeffects.
+1racialbonusonattackrollsagainstorcsandgoblinoids.
+4dodgebonustoArmorClassagainstmonstersofthegianttype.AnytimeacreaturelosesitsDexteritybonus(ifany)
toArmorClass,suchaswhenitscaughtflatfooted,itlosesitsdodgebonus,too.
+2racialbonusonAppraisechecksthatarerelatedtostoneormetalitems.
+2racialbonusonCraftchecksthatarerelatedtostoneormetal.
AutomaticLanguages:CommonandDwarven.BonusLanguages:Giant,Gnome,Goblin,Orc,Terran,and
Undercommon.
FavoredClass:Fighter.Amulticlassdwarfsfighterclassdoesnotcountwhendeterminingwhetherhetakesan
experiencepointpenaltyformulticlassing
Elves
+2Dexterity,2Constitution.
Medium:AsMediumcreatures,elveshavenospecialbonusesorpenaltiesduetotheirsize.
Elfbaselandspeedis30feet.
Immunitytomagicsleepeffects,anda+2racialsavingthrowbonusagainstenchantmentspellsoreffects.
LowLightVision:Anelfcanseetwiceasfarasahumaninstarlight,moonlight,torchlight,andsimilarconditionsof
poorillumination.Sheretainstheabilitytodistinguishcoloranddetailundertheseconditions.
WeaponProficiency:ElvesreceivetheMartialWeaponProficiencyfeatsforthelongsword,rapier,longbow(including
compositelongbow),andshortbow(includingcompositeshortbow)asbonusfeats.
+2racialbonusonListen,Search,andSpotchecks.Anelfwhomerelypasseswithin5feetofasecretorconcealeddoor
isentitledtoaSearchchecktonoticeitasifshewereactivelylookingforit.
AutomaticLanguages:CommonandElven.BonusLanguages:Draconic,Gnoll,Gnome,Goblin,Orc,andSylvan.
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FavoredClass:Wizard.Amulticlasselfswizardclassdoesnotcountwhendeterminingwhethershetakesanexperience
pointpenaltyformulticlassing.
Gnomes
+2Constitution,2Strength.
Small:AsaSmallcreature,agnomegainsa+1sizebonustoArmorClass,a+1sizebonusonattackrolls,anda+4
sizebonusonHidechecks,butheusessmallerweaponsthanhumansuse,andhisliftingandcarryinglimitsarethree
quartersofthoseofaMediumcharacter.
Gnomebaselandspeedis20feet.
LowLightVision:Agnomecanseetwiceasfarasahumaninstarlight,moonlight,torchlight,andsimilarconditionsof
poorillumination.Heretainstheabilitytodistinguishcoloranddetailundertheseconditions.
WeaponFamiliarity:Gnomesmaytreatgnomehookedhammersasmartialweaponsratherthanexoticweapons.
+2racialbonusonsavingthrowsagainstillusions.
Add+1totheDifficultyClassforallsavingthrowsagainstillusionspellscastbygnomes.Thisadjustmentstackswith
thosefromsimilareffects.
+1racialbonusonattackrollsagainstkoboldsandgoblinoids.
+4dodgebonustoArmorClassagainstmonstersofthegianttype.AnytimeacreaturelosesitsDexteritybonus(ifany)
toArmorClass,suchaswhenitscaughtflatfooted,itlosesitsdodgebonus,too.
+2racialbonusonListenchecks.
+2racialbonusonCraft(alchemy)checks.
AutomaticLanguages:CommonandGnome.BonusLanguages:Draconic,Dwarven,Elven,Giant,Goblin,andOrc.In
addition,agnomecanspeakwithaburrowingmammal(abadger,fox,rabbit,orthelike,seebelow).Thisabilityis
innatetognomes.Seethespeakwithanimalsspelldescription.
SpellLikeAbilities:1/dayspeakwithanimals(burrowingmammalonly,duration1minute).AgnomewithaCharisma
scoreofatleast10alsohasthefollowingspelllikeabilities:1/daydancinglights,ghostsound,prestidigitation.Caster
level1st;saveDC10+gnomesChamodifier+spelllevel.
FavoredClass:Bard.Amulticlassgnomesbardclassdoesnotcountwhendeterminingwhetherhetakesanexperience
pointpenalty.
HalfElves
Medium:AsMediumcreatures,halfelveshavenospecialbonusesorpenaltiesduetotheirsize.
Halfelfbaselandspeedis30feet.
Immunitytosleepspellsandsimilarmagicaleffects,anda+2racialbonusonsavingthrowsagainstenchantmentspells
oreffects.
LowLightVision:Ahalfelfcanseetwiceasfarasahumaninstarlight,moonlight,torchlight,andsimilarconditionsof
poorillumination.Sheretainstheabilitytodistinguishcoloranddetailundertheseconditions.
+1racialbonusonListen,Search,andSpotchecks.
+2racialbonusonDiplomacyandGatherInformationchecks.
ElvenBlood:Foralleffectsrelatedtorace,ahalfelfisconsideredanelf.
AutomaticLanguages:CommonandElven.BonusLanguages:Any(otherthansecretlanguages,suchasDruidic).
FavoredClass:Any.Whendeterminingwhetheramulticlasshalfelftakesanexperiencepointpenalty,herhighestlevel
classdoesnotcount.
HalfOrcs
+2Strength,2Intelligence,2Charisma.AhalforcsstartingIntelligencescoreisalwaysatleast3.Ifthisadjustment
wouldlowerthecharactersscoreto1or2,hisscoreisnevertheless3.
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Medium:AsMediumcreatures,halforcshavenospecialbonusesorpenaltiesduetotheirsize.
Halforcbaselandspeedis30feet.
Darkvision:Halforcs(andorcs)canseeinthedarkupto60feet.Darkvisionisblackandwhiteonly,butitisotherwise
likenormalsight,andhalforcscanfunctionjustfinewithnolightatall.
OrcBlood:Foralleffectsrelatedtorace,ahalforcisconsideredanorc.
AutomaticLanguages:CommonandOrc.BonusLanguages:Draconic,Giant,Gnoll,Goblin,andAbyssal.
FavoredClass:Barbarian.Amulticlasshalforcsbarbarianclassdoesnotcountwhendeterminingwhetherhetakesan
experiencepointpenalty.
Halflings
+2Dexterity,2Strength.
Small:AsaSmallcreature,ahalflinggainsa+1sizebonustoArmorClass,a+1sizebonusonattackrolls,anda+4
sizebonusonHidechecks,butsheusessmallerweaponsthanhumansuse,andherliftingandcarryinglimitsarethree
quartersofthoseofaMediumcharacter.
Halflingbaselandspeedis20feet.
+2racialbonusonClimb,Jump,andMoveSilentlychecks.
+1racialbonusonallsavingthrows.
+2moralebonusonsavingthrowsagainstfear:Thisbonusstackswiththehalflings+1bonusonsavingthrowsin
general.
+1racialbonusonattackrollswiththrownweaponsandslings.
+2racialbonusonListenchecks.
AutomaticLanguages:CommonandHalfling.BonusLanguages:Dwarven,Elven,Gnome,Goblin,andOrc.
FavoredClass:Rogue.Amulticlasshalflingsrogueclassdoesnotcountwhendeterminingwhethershetakesan
experiencepointpenaltyformulticlassing.
Classes
Barbarian
Alignment
Anynonlawful.
HitDie
d12.
ClassSkills
Thebarbariansclassskills(andthekeyabilityforeachskill)areClimb(Str),Craft(Int),HandleAnimal(Cha),Intimidate
(Cha),Jump(Str),Listen(Wis),Ride(Dex),Survival(Wis),andSwim(Str).
SkillPointsat1stLevel
(4+Intmodifier)x4.

SkillPointsatEachAdditionalLevel
4+Intmodifier.
Table:TheBarbarian
LEVEL BASEATTACKBONUS FORTSAVE REFSAVE WILLSAVE SPECIAL
1st +1 +2 +0 +0 Fastmovement(10'),illiteracy,rage1/day
2nd +2 +3 +0 +0 Uncannydodge
3rd +3 +3 +1 +1 Trapsense+1
4th +4 +4 +1 +1 Rage2/day
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5th +5 +4 +1 +1 Improveduncannydodge
6th +6/+1 +5 +2 +2 Trapsense+2
7th +7/+2 +5 +2 +2 Damagereduction1/
8th +8/+3 +6 +2 +2 Rage3/day
9th +9/+4 +6 +3 +3 Trapsense+3
10th +10/+5 +7 +3 +3 Damagereduction2/
11th +11/+6/+1 +7 +3 +3 Greaterrage
12th +12/+7/+2 +8 +4 +4 Rage4/day,trapsense+4
13th +13/+8/+3 +8 +4 +4 Damagereduction3/
14th +14/+9/+4 +9 +4 +4 Indomitablewill
15th +15/+10/+5 +9 +5 +5 Trapsense+5
16th +16/+11/+6/+1 +10 +5 +5 Damagereduction4/,rage5/day
17th +17/+12/+7/+2 +10 +5 +5 Tirelessrage
18th +18/+13/+8/+3 +11 +6 +6 Trapsense+6
19th +19/+14/+9/+4 +11 +6 +6 Damagereduction5/
20th +20/+15/+10/+5 +12 +6 +6 Mightyrage,rage6/day
ClassFeatures
Allofthefollowingareclassfeaturesofthebarbarian.
WeaponandArmorProficiency
Abarbarianisproficientwithallsimpleandmartialweapons,lightarmor,mediumarmor,andshields(excepttower
shields).
FastMovement(Ex)
Abarbarianslandspeedisfasterthanthenormforhisraceby+10feet.Thisbenefitappliesonlywhenheiswearingno
armor,lightarmor,ormediumarmorandnotcarryingaheavyload.Applythisbonusbeforemodifyingthebarbarians
speedbecauseofanyloadcarriedorarmorworn.
Illiteracy
Barbariansaretheonlycharacterswhodonotautomaticallyknowhowtoreadandwrite.Abarbarianmayspend2skill
pointstogaintheabilitytoreadandwritealllanguagesheisabletospeak.
Abarbarianwhogainsalevelinanyotherclassautomaticallygainsliteracy.Anyothercharacterwhogainsabarbarian
leveldoesnotlosetheliteracyheorshealreadyhad.
Rage(Ex)
Abarbariancanflyintoarageacertainnumberoftimesperday.Inarage,abarbariantemporarilygainsa+4bonusto
Strength,a+4bonustoConstitution,anda+2moralebonusonWillsaves,buthetakesa2penaltytoArmorClass.The
increaseinConstitutionincreasesthebarbarianshitpointsby2pointsperlevel,butthesehitpointsgoawayattheendof
theragewhenhisConstitutionscoredropsbacktonormal.(Theseextrahitpointsarenotlostfirstthewaytemporaryhit
pointsare.)Whileraging,abarbariancannotuseanyCharisma,Dexterity,orIntelligencebasedskills(exceptforBalance,
EscapeArtist,Intimidate,andRide),theConcentrationskill,oranyabilitiesthatrequirepatienceorconcentration,norcan
hecastspellsoractivatemagicitemsthatrequireacommandword,aspelltrigger(suchasawand),orspellcompletion
(suchasascroll)tofunction.HecanuseanyfeathehasexceptCombatExpertise,itemcreationfeats,andmetamagic
feats.Afitofragelastsforanumberofroundsequalto3+thecharacters(newlyimproved)Constitutionmodifier.A
barbarianmayprematurelyendhisrage.Attheendoftherage,thebarbarianlosestheragemodifiersandrestrictionsand
becomesfatigued(2penaltytoStrength,2penaltytoDexterity,cantchargeorrun)forthedurationofthecurrent
encounter(unlessheisa17thlevelbarbarian,atwhichpointthislimitationnolongerapplies;seebelow).
Abarbariancanflyintoarageonlyonceperencounter.At1stlevelhecanusehisrageabilityonceperday.At4thleveland
everyfourlevelsthereafter,hecanuseitoneadditionaltimeperday(toamaximumofsixtimesperdayat20thlevel).
Enteringaragetakesnotimeitself,butabarbariancandoitonlyduringhisaction,notinresponsetosomeoneelses
action.
UncannyDodge(Ex)
At2ndlevel,abarbarianretainshisDexteritybonustoAC(ifany)evenifheiscaughtflatfootedorstruckbyaninvisible
attacker.However,hestillloseshisDexteritybonustoACifimmobilized.Ifabarbarianalreadyhasuncannydodgefroma
differentclass,heautomaticallygainsimproveduncannydodge(seebelow)instead.
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TrapSense(Ex)
Startingat3rdlevel,abarbariangainsa+1bonusonReflexsavesmadetoavoidtrapsanda+1dodgebonustoACagainst
attacksmadebytraps.Thesebonusesriseby+1everythreebarbarianlevelsthereafter(6th,9th,12th,15th,and18thlevel).
Trapsensebonusesgainedfrommultipleclassesstack.
ImprovedUncannyDodge(Ex)
At5thlevelandhigher,abarbariancannolongerbeflanked.Thisdefensedeniesaroguetheabilitytosneakattackthe
barbarianbyflankinghim,unlesstheattackerhasatleastfourmoreroguelevelsthanthetargethasbarbarianlevels.Ifa
characteralreadyhasuncannydodge(seeabove)fromasecondclass,thecharacterautomaticallygainsimproveduncanny
dodgeinstead,andthelevelsfromtheclassesthatgrantuncannydodgestacktodeterminetheminimumlevelarogue
mustbetoflankthecharacter.
DamageReduction(Ex)
At7thlevel,abarbariangainsDamageReduction.Subtract1fromthedamagethebarbariantakeseachtimeheisdealt
damagefromaweaponoranaturalattack.At10thlevel,andeverythreebarbarianlevelsthereafter(13th,16th,and19th
level),thisdamagereductionrisesby1point.Damagereductioncanreducedamageto0butnotbelow0.
GreaterRage(Ex)
At11thlevel,abarbariansbonusestoStrengthandConstitutionduringhisrageeachincreaseto+6,andhismoralebonus
onWillsavesincreasesto+3.ThepenaltytoACremainsat2.
IndomitableWill(Ex)
Whileinarage,abarbarianof14thlevelorhighergainsa+4bonusonWillsavestoresistenchantmentspells.Thisbonus
stackswithallothermodifiers,includingthemoralebonusonWillsaveshealsoreceivesduringhisrage.
TirelessRage(Ex)
At17thlevelandhigher,abarbariannolongerbecomesfatiguedattheendofhisrage.
MightyRage(Ex)
At20thlevel,abarbariansbonusestoStrengthandConstitutionduringhisrageeachincreaseto+8,andhismoralebonus
onWillsavesincreasesto+4.ThepenaltytoACremainsat2.
ExBarbarians
Abarbarianwhobecomeslawfullosestheabilitytorageandcannotgainmorelevelsasabarbarian.Heretainsallthe
otherbenefitsoftheclass(damagereduction,fastmovement,trapsense,anduncannydodge).
Bard
Alignment
Anynonlawful.
HitDie
d6.
ClassSkills
Thebardsclassskills(andthekeyabilityforeachskill)areAppraise(Int),Balance(Dex),Bluff(Cha),Climb(Str),
Concentration(Con),Craft(Int),DecipherScript(Int),Diplomacy(Cha),Disguise(Cha),EscapeArtist(Dex),Gather
Information(Cha),Hide(Dex),Jump(Str),Knowledge(allskills,takenindividually)(Int),Listen(Wis),MoveSilently
(Dex),Perform(Cha),Profession(Wis),SenseMotive(Wis),SleightofHand(Dex),SpeakLanguage(n/a),Spellcraft(Int),
Swim(Str),Tumble(Dex),andUseMagicDevice(Cha).
(6+Intmodifier)x4.
6+Intmodifier.
Table:TheBard
1st +0 +0 +2 +2 Bardicmusic,bardicknowledge,countersong,fascinate,inspirecourage+1
2nd +1 +0 +3 +3
3rd +2 +1 +3 +3 Inspirecompetence
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4th +3 +1 +4 +4
5th +3 +1 +4 +4
6th +4 +2 +5 +5 Suggestion
7th +5 +2 +5 +5
8th +6/+1 +2 +6 +6 Inspirecourage+2
9th +6/+1 +3 +6 +6 Inspiregreatness
10th +7/+2 +3 +7 +7
11th +8/+3 +3 +7 +7
12th +9/+4 +4 +8 +8 Songoffreedom
13th +9/+4 +4 +8 +8
14th +10/+5 +4 +9 +9 Inspirecourage+3
15th +11/+6/+1 +5 +9 +9 Inspireheroics
16th +12/+7/+2 +5 +10 +10
17th +12/+7/+2 +5 +10 +10
18th +13/+8/+3 +6 +11 +11 Masssuggestion
19th +14/+9/+4 +6 +11 +11
20th +15/+10/+5 +6 +12 +12 Inspirecourage+4
Table:BardicSpellsPerDay
LEVEL 0 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH
1st 2
2nd 3 0
3rd 3 1
4th 3 2 0
5th 3 3 1
6th 3 3 2
7th 3 3 2 0
8th 3 3 3 1
9th 3 3 3 2
10th 3 3 3 2 0
11th 3 3 3 3 1
12th 3 3 3 3 2
13th 3 3 3 3 2 0
14th 4 3 3 3 3 1
15th 4 4 3 3 3 2
16th 4 4 4 3 3 2 0
17th 4 4 4 4 3 3 1
18th 4 4 4 4 4 3 2
19th 4 4 4 4 4 4 3
20th 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Table:BardicSpellsKnown
LEVEL 0 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH
1st 4
2nd 5 21
3rd 6 3
4th 6 3 21
5th 6 4 3
6th 6 4 3
7th 6 4 4 21
8th 6 4 4 3
9th 6 4 4 3
10th 6 4 4 4 21
11th 6 4 4 4 3
12th 6 4 4 4 3
13th 6 4 4 4 4 21
14th 6 4 4 4 4 3
15th 6 4 4 4 4 3
16th 6 5 4 4 4 4 21
17th 6 5 5 4 4 4 3
18th 6 5 5 5 4 4 3
19th 6 5 5 5 5 4 4
20th 6 5 5 5 5 5 4
1
ProvidedthebardhasahighenoughCharismascoretohaveabonusspellofthislevel.
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ClassFeatures
Allofthefollowingareclassfeaturesofthebard.
Abardisproficientwithallsimpleweapons,plusthelongsword,rapier,sap,shortsword,shortbow,andwhip.Bardsare
proficientwithlightarmorandshields(excepttowershields).Abardcancastbardspellswhilewearinglightarmor
withoutincurringthenormalarcanespellfailurechance.However,likeanyotherarcanespellcaster,abardwearing
mediumorheavyarmororusingashieldincursachanceofarcanespellfailureifthespellinquestionhasasomatic
component(mostdo).Amulticlassbardstillincursthenormalarcanespellfailurechanceforarcanespellsreceivedfrom
otherclasses.
Spells
Abardcastsarcanespells,whicharedrawnfromthebardspelllist.Hecancastanyspellheknowswithoutpreparingit
aheadoftime.Everybardspellhasaverbalcomponent(singing,reciting,ormusic).Tolearnorcastaspell,abardmust
haveaCharismascoreequaltoatleast10+thespell.TheDifficultyClassforasavingthrowagainstabardsspellis10+
thespelllevel+thebardsCharismamodifier.
Likeotherspellcasters,abardcancastonlyacertainnumberofspellsofeachspelllevelperday.Hisbasedailyspell
allotmentisgivenonTable:TheBard.Inaddition,hereceivesbonusspellsperdayifhehasahighCharismascore.When
Table:BardSpellsKnownindicatesthatthebardgets0spellsperdayofagivenspelllevel,hegainsonlythebonusspells
hewouldbeentitledtobasedonhisCharismascoreforthatspelllevel.
Thebardsselectionofspellsisextremelylimited.Abardbeginsplayknowingfour0levelspellsofyourchoice.Atmost
newbardlevels,hegainsoneormorenewspells,asindicatedonTable:BardSpellsKnown.(Unlikespellsperday,the
numberofspellsabardknowsisnotaffectedbyhisCharismascore;thenumbersonTable:BardSpellsKnownarefixed.)
Uponreaching5thlevel,andateverythirdbardlevelafterthat(8th,11th,andsoon),abardcanchoosetolearnanew
spellinplaceofonehealreadyknows.Ineffect,thebardlosestheoldspellinexchangeforthenewone.Thenewspells
levelmustbethesameasthatofthespellbeingexchanged,anditmustbeatleasttwolevelslowerthanthehighestlevel
bardspellthebardcancast.Abardmayswaponlyasinglespellatanygivenlevel,andmustchoosewhetherornotto
swapthespellatthesametimethathegainsnewspellsknownforthelevel.
Asnotedabove,abardneednotpreparehisspellsinadvance.Hecancastanyspellheknowsatanytime,assuminghehas
notyetuseduphisallotmentofspellsperdayforthespellslevel.
BardicKnowledge
Abardmaymakeaspecialbardicknowledgecheckwithabonusequaltohisbardlevel+hisIntelligencemodifiertosee
whetherheknowssomerelevantinformationaboutlocalnotablepeople,legendaryitems,ornoteworthyplaces.(Ifthe
bardhas5ormoreranksinKnowledge(history),hegainsa+2bonusonthischeck.)
Asuccessfulbardicknowledgecheckwillnotrevealthepowersofamagicitembutmaygiveahintastoitsgeneral
function.Abardmaynottake10ortake20onthischeck;thissortofknowledgeisessentiallyrandom.
Table:BardicKnowledgeDCs
DC TYPEOFKNOWLEDGE
10 Common,knownbyatleastasubstantialminoritydrinking;commonlegendsofthelocalpopulation.
20 Uncommonbutavailable,knownbyonlyafewpeoplelegends.
25 Obscure,knownbyfew,hardtocomeby.
30 Extremelyobscure,knownbyveryfew,possiblyforgottenbymostwhoonceknewit,possiblyknownonlybythosewhodont
understandthesignificanceoftheknowledge.
BardicMusic
Onceperdayperbardlevel,abardcanusehissongorpoeticstoproducemagicaleffectsonthosearoundhim(usually
includinghimself,ifdesired).Whiletheseabilitiesfallunderthecategoryofbardicmusicandthedescriptionsdiscuss
singingorplayinginstruments,theycanallbeactivatedbyrecitingpoetry,chanting,singinglyricalsongs,singingmelodies,
whistling,playinganinstrument,orplayinganinstrumentincombinationwithsomespokenperformance.Eachability
requiresbothaminimumbardlevelandaminimumnumberofranksinthePerformskilltoqualify;ifabarddoesnothave
therequirednumberofranksinatleastonePerformskill,hedoesnotgainthebardicmusicabilityuntilheacquiresthe
neededranks.
Startingabardicmusiceffectisastandardaction.Somebardicmusicabilitiesrequireconcentration,whichmeansthebard
musttakeastandardactioneachroundtomaintaintheability.Evenwhileusingbardicmusicthatdoesntrequire
concentration,abardcannotcastspells,activatemagicitemsbyspellcompletion(suchasscrolls),oractivatemagicitems
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bymagicword(suchaswands).Justasforcastingaspellwithaverbalcomponent,adeafbardhasa20%chancetofail
whenattemptingtousebardicmusic.Ifhefails,theattemptstillcountsagainsthisdailylimit.
Countersong(Su)
Abardwith3ormoreranksinaPerformskillcanusehismusicorpoeticstocountermagicaleffectsthatdependonsound
(butnotspellsthatsimplyhaveverbalcomponents).Eachroundofthecountersong,hemakesaPerformcheck.Any
creaturewithin30feetofthebard(includingthebardhimself)thatisaffectedbyasonicorlanguagedependentmagical
attackmayusethebardsPerformcheckresultinplaceofitssavingthrowif,afterthesavingthrowisrolled,thePerform
checkresultprovestobehigher.Ifacreaturewithinrangeofthecountersongisalreadyundertheeffectofa
noninstantaneoussonicorlanguagedependentmagicalattack,itgainsanothersavingthrowagainsttheeffecteachround
ithearsthecountersong,butitmustusethebardsPerformcheckresultforthesave.Countersonghasnoeffectagainst
effectsthatdontallowsaves.Thebardmaykeepupthecountersongfor10rounds.
Fascinate(Sp)
Abardwith3ormoreranksinaPerformskillcanusehismusicorpoeticstocauseoneormorecreaturestobecome
fascinatedwithhim.Eachcreaturetobefascinatedmustbewithin90feet,abletoseeandhearthebard,andabletopay
attentiontohim.Thebardmustalsobeabletoseethecreature.Thedistractionofanearbycombatorotherdangers
preventstheabilityfromworking.Foreverythreelevelsabardattainsbeyond1st,hecantargetoneadditionalcreature
withasingleuseofthisability.
Tousetheability,abardmakesaPerformcheck.HischeckresultistheDCforeachaffectedcreaturesWillsaveagainstthe
effect.Ifacreaturessavingthrowsucceeds,thebardcannotattempttofascinatethatcreatureagainfor24hours.Ifits
savingthrowfails,thecreaturesitsquietlyandlistenstothesong,takingnootheractions,foraslongasthebardcontinues
toplayandconcentrate(uptoamaximumof1roundperbardlevel).Whilefascinated,atargettakesa4penaltyonskill
checksmadeasreactions,suchasListenandSpotchecks.AnypotentialthreatrequiresthebardtomakeanotherPerform
checkandallowsthecreatureanewsavingthrowagainstaDCequaltothenewPerformcheckresult.
Anyobviousthreat,suchassomeonedrawingaweapon,castingaspell,oraimingarangedweaponatthetarget,
automaticallybreakstheeffect.Fascinateisanenchantment(compulsion),mindaffectingability.
InspireCourage(Su)
Abardwith3ormoreranksinaPerformskillcanusesongorpoeticstoinspirecourageinhisallies(includinghimself),
bolsteringthemagainstfearandimprovingtheircombatabilities.Tobeaffected,anallymustbeabletohearthebardsing.
Theeffectlastsforaslongastheallyhearsthebardsingandfor5roundsthereafter.Anaffectedallyreceivesa+1morale
bonusonsavingthrowsagainstcharmandfeareffectsanda+1moralebonusonattackandweapondamagerolls.At8th
level,andeverysixbardlevelsthereafter,thisbonusincreasesby1(+2at8th,+3at14th,and+4at20th).Inspire
courageisamindaffectingability.
InspireCompetence(Su)
Abardof3rdlevelorhigherwith6ormoreranksinaPerformskillcanusehismusicorpoeticstohelpanallysucceedata
task.Theallymustbewithin30feetandabletoseeandhearthebard.Thebardmustalsobeabletoseetheally.
Theallygetsa+2competencebonusonskillcheckswithaparticularskillaslongasheorshecontinuestohearthebards
music.Certainusesofthisabilityareinfeasible.Theeffectlastsaslongasthebardconcentrates,uptoamaximumof2
minutes.Abardcantinspirecompetenceinhimself.Inspirecompetenceisamindaffectingability.
Suggestion(Sp)
Abardof6thlevelorhigherwith9ormoreranksinaPerformskillcanmakeasuggestion(asthespell)toacreaturethat
hehasalreadyfascinated(seeabove).Usingthisabilitydoesnotbreakthebardsconcentrationonthefascinateeffect,nor
doesitallowasecondsavingthrowagainstthefascinateeffect.
Makingasuggestiondoesntcountagainstabardsdailylimitonbardicmusicperformances.AWillsavingthrow(DC10+
1/2bardslevel+bardsChamodifier)negatestheeffect.Thisabilityaffectsonlyasinglecreature(butseemass
suggestion,below).Suggestionisanenchantment(compulsion),mindaffecting,languagedependentability.
InspireGreatness(Su)
Abardof9thlevelorhigherwith12ormoreranksinaPerformskillcanusemusicorpoeticstoinspiregreatnessin
himselforasinglewillingallywithin30feet,grantinghimorherextrafightingcapability.Foreverythreelevelsabard
attainsbeyond9th,hecantargetoneadditionalallywithasingleuseofthisability(twoat12thlevel,threeat15th,fourat
18th).Toinspiregreatness,abardmustsingandanallymusthearhimsing.Theeffectlastsforaslongastheallyhearsthe
bardsingandfor5roundsthereafter.Acreatureinspiredwithgreatnessgains2bonusHitDice(d10s),thecommensurate
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numberoftemporaryhitpoints(applythetargetsConstitutionmodifier,ifany,tothesebonusHitDice),a+2competence
bonusonattackrolls,anda+1competencebonusonFortitudesaves.ThebonusHitDicecountasregularHitDicefor
determiningtheeffectofspellsthatareHitDicedependant.Inspiregreatnessisamindaffectingability.
SongofFreedom(Sp)
Abardof12thlevelorhigherwith15ormoreranksinaPerformskillcanusemusicorpoeticstocreateaneffect
equivalenttothebreakenchantmentspell(casterlevelequalsthecharactersbardlevel).Usingthisabilityrequires1
minuteofuninterruptedconcentrationandmusic,anditfunctionsonasingletargetwithin30feet.Abardcantusesongof
freedomonhimself.
InspireHeroics(Su)
Abardof15thlevelorhigherwith18ormoreranksinaPerformskillcanusemusicorpoeticstoinspiretremendous
heroisminhimselforasinglewillingallywithin30feet.Foreverythreebardlevelsthecharacterattainsbeyond15th,he
caninspireheroicsinoneadditionalcreature.Toinspireheroics,abardmustsingandanallymusthearthebardsingfora
fullround.Acreaturesoinspiredgainsa+4moralebonusonsavingthrowsanda+4dodgebonustoAC.Theeffectlasts
foraslongastheallyhearsthebardsingandforupto5roundsthereafter.Inspireheroicsisamindaffectingability.
MassSuggestion(Sp)
Thisabilityfunctionslikesuggestion,above,exceptthatabardof18thlevelorhigherwith21ormoreranksinaPerform
skillcanmakethesuggestionsimultaneouslytoanynumberofcreaturesthathehasalreadyfascinated(seeabove).Mass
suggestionisanenchantment(compulsion),mindaffecting,languagedependentability.
ExBards
Abardwhobecomeslawfulinalignmentcannotprogressinlevelsasabard,thoughheretainsallhisbardabilities.
Cleric
Alignment
Aclericsalignmentmustbewithinonestepofhisdeitys(thatis,itmaybeonestepawayoneitherthelawfulchaoticaxis
orthegoodevilaxis,butnotboth).Aclericmaynotbeneutralunlesshisdeitysalignmentisalsoneutral.
HitDie
d8.
ClassSkills
Theclericsclassskills(andthekeyabilityforeachskill)areConcentration(Con),Craft(Int),Diplomacy(Cha),Heal
(Wis),Knowledge(arcana)(Int),Knowledge(history)(Int),Knowledge(religion)(Int),Knowledge(theplanes)(Int),
Profession(Wis),andSpellcraft(Int).
DomainsandClassSkills
AclericwhochoosestheAnimalorPlantdomainaddsKnowledge(nature)(Int)totheclericclassskillslistedabove.A
clericwhochoosestheKnowledgedomainaddsallKnowledge(Int)skillstothelist.AclericwhochoosestheTravel
domainaddsSurvival(Wis)tothelist.AclericwhochoosestheTrickerydomainaddsBluff(Cha),Disguise(Cha),and
Hide(Dex)tothelist.SeeDeity,Domains,andDomainSpells,below,formoreinformation.
(2+Intmodifier)x4.

2+Intmodifier.
Table:TheCleric
1st +0 +2 +0 +2 Turnorrebukeundead
2nd +1 +3 +0 +3
3rd +2 +3 +1 +3
4th +3 +4 +1 +4
5th +3 +4 +1 +4
6th +4 +5 +2 +5
7th +5 +5 +2 +5
8th +6/+1 +6 +2 +6
9th +6/+1 +6 +3 +6
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10th +7/+2 +7 +3 +7
11th +8/+3 +7 +3 +7
12th +9/+4 +8 +4 +8
13th +9/+4 +8 +4 +8
14th +10/+5 +9 +4 +9
15th +11/+6/+1 +9 +5 +9
16th +12/+7/+2 +10 +5 +10
17th +12/+7/+2 +10 +5 +10
18th +13/+8/+3 +11 +6 +11
19th +14/+9/+4 +11 +6 +11
20th +15/+10/+5 +12 +6 +12
Table:ClericalSpellsPerDay
LEVEL 0 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH 9TH
1st 3 1+1
2nd 4 2+1
3rd 4 2+1 1+1
4th 5 3+1 2+1
5th 5 3+1 2+1 1+1
6th 5 3+1 3+1 2+1
7th 6 4+1 3+1 2+1 1+1
8th 6 4+1 3+1 3+1 2+1
9th 6 4+1 4+1 3+1 2+1 1+1
10th 6 4+1 4+1 3+1 3+1 2+1
11th 6 5+1 4+1 4+1 3+1 2+1 1+1
12th 6 5+1 4+1 4+1 3+1 3+1 2+1
13th 6 5+1 5+1 4+1 4+1 3+1 2+1 1+1
14th 6 5+1 5+1 4+1 4+1 3+1 3+1 2+1
15th 6 5+1 5+1 5+1 4+1 4+1 3+1 2+1 1+1
16th 6 5+1 5+1 5+1 4+1 4+1 3+1 3+1 2+1
17th 6 5+1 5+1 5+1 5+1 4+1 4+1 3+1 2+1 1+1
18th 6 5+1 5+1 5+1 5+1 4+1 4+1 3+1 3+1 2+1
19th 6 5+1 5+1 5+1 5+1 5+1 4+1 4+1 3+1 3+1
20th 6 5+1 5+1 5+1 5+1 5+1 4+1 4+1 4+1 4+1
1
Inadditiontothestatednumberofspellsperdayfor1stthrough9thlevelspells,aclericgetsadomainspellforeachspelllevel,
startingat1st.
The+1intheentriesonthistablerepresentsthatspell.Domainspellsareinadditiontoanybonusspellstheclericmayreceivefor
havingahighWisdomscore.
ClassFeatures
Allofthefollowingareclassfeaturesofthecleric.
Clericsareproficientwithallsimpleweapons,withalltypesofarmor(light,medium,andheavy),andwithshields(except
towershields).
AclericwhochoosestheWardomainreceivestheWeaponFocusfeatrelatedtohisdeitysweaponasabonusfeat.Healso
receivestheappropriateMartialWeaponProficiencyfeatasabonusfeat,iftheweaponfallsintothatcategory.
Aura(Ex)
Aclericofachaotic,evil,good,orlawfuldeityhasaparticularlypowerfulauracorrespondingtothedeitysalignment(see
thedetectevilspellfordetails).ClericswhodontworshipaspecificdeitybutchoosetheChaotic,Evil,Good,orLawful
domainhaveasimilarlypowerfulauraofthecorrespondingalignment.
Spells
Aclericcastsdivinespells,whicharedrawnfromtheclericspelllist.However,hisalignmentmayrestricthimfromcasting
certainspellsopposedtohismoralorethicalbeliefs;seeChaotic,Evil,Good,andLawfulSpells,below.Aclericmustchoose
andpreparehisspellsinadvance(seebelow).
Toprepareorcastaspell,aclericmusthaveaWisdomscoreequaltoatleast10+thespelllevel.TheDifficultyClassfora
savingthrowagainstaclericsspellis10+thespelllevel+theclericsWisdommodifier.
Likeotherspellcasters,aclericcancastonlyacertainnumberofspellsofeachspelllevelperday.Hisbasedailyspell
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allotmentisgivenonTable:TheCleric.Inaddition,hereceivesbonusspellsperdayifhehasahighWisdomscore.Acleric
alsogetsonedomainspellofeachspelllevelhecancast,startingat1stlevel.Whenaclericpreparesaspellinadomain
spellslot,itmustcomefromoneofhistwodomains(seeDeities,Domains,andDomainSpells,below).
Clericsmeditateorprayfortheirspells.Eachclericmustchooseatimeatwhichhemustspend1houreachdayinquiet
contemplationorsupplicationtoregainhisdailyallotmentofspells.Timespentrestinghasnoeffectonwhetheracleric
canpreparespells.Aclericmayprepareandcastanyspellontheclericspelllist,providedthathecancastspellsofthat
level,buthemustchoosewhichspellstoprepareduringhisdailymeditation.
Deity,Domains,andDomainSpells:Aclericsdeityinfluenceshisalignment,whatmagichecanperform,hisvalues,and
howothersseehim.Aclericchoosestwodomainsfromamongthosebelongingtohisdeity.Aclericcanselectanalignment
domain(Chaos,Evil,Good,orLaw)onlyifhisalignmentmatchesthatdomain.
Ifaclericisnotdevotedtoaparticulardeity,hestillselectstwodomainstorepresenthisspiritualinclinationsandabilities.
Therestrictiononalignmentdomainsstillapplies.
Eachdomaingivestheclericaccesstoadomainspellateachspelllevelhecancast,from1stonup,aswellasagranted
power.Theclericgetsthegrantedpowersofboththedomainsselected.
Withaccesstotwodomainspellsatagivenspelllevel,aclericpreparesoneortheothereachdayinhisdomainspellslot.
Ifadomainspellisnotontheclericspelllist,aclericcanprepareitonlyinhisdomainspellslot.
SpontaneousCasting
Agoodcleric(oraneutralclericofagooddeity)canchannelstoredspellenergyintohealingspellsthattheclericdidnot
prepareaheadoftime.Theclericcanloseanypreparedspellthatisnotadomainspellinordertocastanycurespellof
thesamespelllevelorlower(acurespellisanyspellwithcureinitsname).
Anevilcleric(oraneutralclericofanevildeity),cantconvertpreparedspellstocurespellsbutcanconvertthemtoinflict
spells(aninflictspellisonewithinflictinitsname).
Aclericwhoisneithergoodnorevilandwhosedeityisneithergoodnorevilcanconvertspellstoeithercurespellsor
inflictspells(playerschoice).Oncetheplayermakesthischoice,itcannotbereversed.Thischoicealsodetermines
whethertheclericturnsorcommandsundead(seebelow).
Chaotic,Evil,Good,andLawfulSpells:Aclericcantcastspellsofanalignmentopposedtohisownorhisdeitys(ifhehas
one).Spellsassociatedwithparticularalignmentsareindicatedbythechaos,evil,good,andlawdescriptorsintheirspell
descriptions.
TurnorRebukeUndead(Su)
Anycleric,regardlessofalignment,hasthepowertoaffectundeadcreaturesbychannelingthepowerofhisfaiththrough
hisholy(orunholy)symbol(seeTurnorRebukeUndead).
Agoodcleric(oraneutralclericwhoworshipsagooddeity)canturnordestroyundeadcreatures.Anevilcleric(ora
neutralclericwhoworshipsanevildeity)insteadrebukesorcommandssuchcreatures.Aneutralclericofaneutraldeity
mustchoosewhetherhisturningabilityfunctionsasthatofagoodclericoranevilcleric.Oncethischoiceismade,it
cannotbereversed.Thisdecisionalsodetermineswhethertheclericcancastspontaneouscureorinflictspells(seeabove).
Aclericmayattempttoturnundeadanumberoftimesperdayequalto3+hisCharismamodifier.Aclericwith5ormore
ranksinKnowledge(religion)getsa+2bonusonturningchecksagainstundead.
BonusLanguages
AclericsbonuslanguageoptionsincludeCelestial,Abyssal,andInfernal(thelanguagesofgood,chaoticevil,andlawful
eviloutsiders,respectively).Thesechoicesareinadditiontothebonuslanguagesavailabletothecharacterbecauseofhis
race.
ExClerics
Aclericwhogrosslyviolatesthecodeofconductrequiredbyhisgodlosesallspellsandclassfeatures,exceptforarmorand
shieldproficienciesandproficiencywithsimpleweapons.Hecannotthereaftergainlevelsasaclericofthatgoduntilhe
atones(seetheatonementspelldescription).
Druid
Alignment
Neutralgood,lawfulneutral,neutral,chaoticneutral,orneutralevil.
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HitDie
d8.
ClassSkills
Thedruidsclassskills(andthekeyabilityforeachskill)areConcentration(Con),Craft(Int),Diplomacy(Cha),Handle
Animal(Cha),Heal(Wis),Knowledge(nature)(Int),Listen(Wis),Profession(Wis),Ride(Dex),Spellcraft(Int),Spot
(Wis),Survival(Wis),andSwim(Str).
(4+Intmodifier)x4.

4+Intmodifier.
Table:TheDruid
1st +0 +2 +0 +2 Animalcompanion,naturesense,wildempathy
2nd +1 +3 +0 +3 Woodlandstride
3rd +2 +3 +1 +3 Tracklessstep
4th +3 +4 +1 +4 Resistnatureslure
5th +3 +4 +1 +4 Wildshape(1/day)
8th +6/+1 +6 +2 +6 Wildshape(Large)
9th +6/+1 +6 +3 +6 Venomimmunity
10th +7/+2 +7 +3 +7 Wildshape(4/day)
11th +8/+3 +7 +3 +7 Wildshape(Tiny)
12th +9/+4 +8 +4 +8 Wildshape(plant)
13th +9/+4 +8 +4 +8 Athousandfaces
14th +10/+5 +9 +4 +9 Wildshape(5/day)
15th +11/+6/+1 +9 +5 +9 Timelessbody,wildshape(Huge)
16th +12/+7/+2 +10 +5 +10 Wildshape(elemental1/day)
17th +12/+7/+2 +10 +5 +10
18th +13/+8/+3 +11 +6 +11 Wildshape(6/day,elemental2/day)
19th +14/+9/+4 +11 +6 +11
20th +15/+10/+5 +12 +6 +12 Wildshape(elemental3/day,Hugeelemental)
Table:DruidicSpellsPerDay
1st 3 1
2nd 4 2
3rd 4 2 1
4th 5 3 2
5th 5 3 2 1
6th 5 3 3 2
7th 6 4 3 2 1
8th 6 4 3 3 2
9th 6 4 4 3 2 1
10th 6 4 4 3 3 2
11th 6 5 4 4 3 2 1
12th 6 5 4 4 3 3 2
13th 6 5 5 4 4 3 2 1
14th 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2
15th 6 5 5 5 4 4 3 2 1
16th 6 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 2
17th 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 2 1
18th 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 2
19th 6 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 3
20th 6 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4
ClassFeatures
Allofthefollowingareclassfeaturesofthedruid.
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Druidsareproficientwiththefollowingweapons:club,dagger,dart,quarterstaff,scimitar,sickle,shortspear,sling,and
spear.Theyarealsoproficientwithallnaturalattacks(claw,bite,andsoforth)ofanyformtheyassumewithwildshape
(seebelow).
Druidsareproficientwithlightandmediumarmorbutareprohibitedfromwearingmetalarmor;thus,theymaywearonly
padded,leather,orhidearmor.(Adruidmayalsowearwoodenarmorthathasbeenalteredbytheironwoodspellsothatit
functionsasthoughitweresteel.Seetheironwoodspelldescription)Druidsareproficientwithshields(excepttower
shields)butmustuseonlywoodenones.
Adruidwhowearsprohibitedarmororcarriesaprohibitedshieldisunabletocastdruidspellsoruseanyofher
supernaturalorspelllikeclassabilitieswhiledoingsoandfor24hoursthereafter.
Spells
Adruidcastsdivinespells,whicharedrawnfromthedruidspelllist.Heralignmentmayrestrictherfromcastingcertain
spellsopposedtohermoralorethicalbeliefs;seeChaotic,Evil,Good,andLawfulSpells,below.Adruidmustchooseand
prepareherspellsinadvance(seebelow).
Toprepareorcastaspell,thedruidmusthaveaWisdomscoreequaltoatleast10+thespelllevel.TheDifficultyClassfor
asavingthrowagainstadruidsspellis10+thespelllevel+thedruidsWisdommodifier.
Likeotherspellcasters,adruidcancastonlyacertainnumberofspellsofeachspelllevelperday.Herbasedailyspell
allotmentisgivenonTable:TheDruid.Inaddition,shereceivesbonusspellsperdayifshehasahighWisdomscore.She
doesnothaveaccesstoanydomainspellsorgrantedpowers,asaclericdoes.
Adruidpreparesandcastsspellsthewayaclericdoes,thoughshecannotloseapreparedspelltocastacurespellinits
place(butseeSpontaneousCasting,below).Adruidmayprepareandcastanyspellonthedruidspelllist,providedthat
shecancastspellsofthatlevel,butshemustchoosewhichspellstoprepareduringherdailymeditation.
SpontaneousCasting
Adruidcanchannelstoredspellenergyintosummoningspellsthatshehasntpreparedaheadoftime.Shecanlosea
preparedspellinordertocastanysummonnaturesallyspellofthesamelevelorlower.Chaotic,Evil,Good,andLawful
Spells:Adruidcantcastspellsofanalignmentopposedtoherownorherdeitys(ifshehasone).Spellsassociatedwith
particularalignmentsareindicatedbythechaos,evil,good,andlawdescriptorsintheirspelldescriptions.
BonusLanguages
AdruidsbonuslanguageoptionsincludeSylvan,thelanguageofwoodlandcreatures.Thischoiceisinadditiontothe
bonuslanguagesavailabletothecharacterbecauseofherrace.
AdruidalsoknowsDruidic,asecretlanguageknownonlytodruids,whichshelearnsuponbecominga1stleveldruid.
Druidicisafreelanguageforadruid;thatis,sheknowsitinadditiontoherregularallotmentoflanguagesanditdoesnt
takeupalanguageslot.Druidsareforbiddentoteachthislanguagetonondruids.
Druidichasitsownalphabet.
AnimalCompanion(Ex)
Adruidmaybeginplaywithananimalcompanionselectedfromthefollowinglist:badger,camel,direrat,dog,ridingdog,
eagle,hawk,horse(lightorheavy),owl,pony,snake(SmallorMediumviper),orwolf.Ifthecampaigntakesplacewholly
orpartlyinanaquaticenvironment,thefollowingcreaturesarealsoavailable:crocodile,porpoise,Mediumshark,and
squid.Thisanimalisaloyalcompanionthataccompaniesthedruidonheradventuresasappropriateforitskind.
A1stleveldruidscompanioniscompletelytypicalforitskindexceptasnotedbelow.Asadruidadvancesinlevel,the
animalspowerincreasesasshownonthetable.Ifadruidreleaseshercompanionfromservice,shemaygainanewoneby
performingaceremonyrequiring24uninterruptedhoursofprayer.Thisceremonycanalsoreplaceananimalcompanion
thathasperished.
Adruidof4thlevelorhighermayselectfromalternativelistsofanimals(seebelow).Shouldsheselectananimal
companionfromoneofthesealternativelists,thecreaturegainsabilitiesasifthecharactersdruidlevelwerelowerthanit
actuallyis.Subtractthevalueindicatedintheappropriatelistheaderfromthecharactersdruidlevelandcomparethe
resultwiththedruidlevelentryonthetabletodeterminetheanimalcompanionspowers.(Ifthisadjustmentwouldreduce
thedruidseffectivelevelto0orlower,shecanthavethatanimalasacompanion.)
NatureSense(Ex)
Adruidgainsa+2bonusonKnowledge(nature)andSurvivalchecks.
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WildEmpathy(Ex)
Adruidcanimprovetheattitudeofananimal.ThisabilityfunctionsjustlikeaDiplomacycheckmadetoimprovethe
attitudeofaperson.Thedruidrolls1d20andaddsherdruidlevelandherCharismamodifiertodeterminethewild
empathycheckresult.
Thetypicaldomesticanimalhasastartingattitudeofindifferent,whilewildanimalsareusuallyunfriendly.
Tousewildempathy,thedruidandtheanimalmustbeabletostudyeachother,whichmeansthattheymustbewithin30
feetofoneanotherundernormalconditions.Generally,influencingananimalinthiswaytakes1minutebut,aswith
influencingpeople,itmighttakemoreorlesstime.
AdruidcanalsousethisabilitytoinfluenceamagicalbeastwithanIntelligencescoreof1or2,butshetakesa4penalty
onthecheck.
WoodlandStride(Ex)
Startingat2ndlevel,adruidmaymovethroughanysortofundergrowth(suchasnaturalthorns,briars,overgrownareas,
andsimilarterrain)athernormalspeedandwithouttakingdamageorsufferinganyotherimpairment.However,thorns,
briars,andovergrownareasthathavebeenmagicallymanipulatedtoimpedemotionstillaffecther.
TracklessStep(Ex)
Startingat3rdlevel,adruidleavesnotrailinnaturalsurroundingsandcannotbetracked.Shemaychoosetoleaveatrail
ifsodesired.
ResistNaturesLure(Ex)
Startingat4thlevel,adruidgainsa+4bonusonsavingthrowsagainstthespelllikeabilitiesoffey.
WildShape(Su)
At5thlevel,adruidgainstheabilitytoturnherselfintoanySmallorMediumanimalandbackagainonceperday.Her
optionsfornewformsincludeallcreatureswiththeanimaltype.Thisabilityfunctionslikethepolymorphspell,exceptas
notedhere.Theeffectlastsfor1hourperdruidlevel,oruntilshechangesback.Changingform(toanimalorback)isa
standardactionanddoesntprovokeanattackofopportunity.
Theformchosenmustbethatofananimalthedruidisfamiliarwith.
Adruidlosesherabilitytospeakwhileinanimalformbecausesheislimitedtothesoundsthatanormal,untrainedanimal
canmake,butshecancommunicatenormallywithotheranimalsofthesamegeneralgroupingashernewform.(The
normalsoundawildparrotmakesisasquawk,sochangingtothisformdoesnotpermitspeech.)
Adruidcanusethisabilitymoretimesperdayat6th,7th,10th,14th,and18thlevel,asnotedonTable:TheDruid.In
addition,shegainstheabilitytotaketheshapeofaLargeanimalat8thlevel,aTinyanimalat11thlevel,andaHuge
animalat15thlevel.
ThenewformsHitDicecantexceedthecharactersdruidlevel.
At12thlevel,adruidbecomesabletousewildshapetochangeintoaplantcreaturewiththesamesizerestrictionsasfor
animalforms.(Adruidcantusethisabilitytotaketheformofaplantthatisntacreature.)
At16thlevel,adruidbecomesabletousewildshapetochangeintoaSmall,Medium,orLargeelemental(air,earth,fire,
orwater)onceperday.Theseelementalformsareinadditiontohernormalwildshapeusage.Inadditiontothenormal
effectsofwildshape,thedruidgainsalltheelementalsextraordinary,supernatural,andspelllikeabilities.Shealsogains
theelementalsfeatsforaslongasshemaintainsthewildshape,butsheretainsherowncreaturetype.
At18thlevel,adruidbecomesabletoassumeelementalformtwiceperday,andat20thlevelshecandosothreetimesper
day.At20thlevel,adruidmayusethiswildshapeabilitytochangeintoaHugeelemental.
VenomImmunity(Ex)
At9thlevel,adruidgainsimmunitytoallpoisons.
AThousandFaces(Su)
At13thlevel,adruidgainstheabilitytochangeherappearanceatwill,asifusingthealterselfspell,butonlywhileinher
normalform.
TimelessBody(Ex)
Afterattaining15thlevel,adruidnolongertakesabilityscorepenaltiesforagingandcannotbemagicallyaged.Any
penaltiesshemayhavealreadyincurred,however,remaininplace.
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Bonusesstillaccrue,andthedruidstilldiesofoldagewhenhertimeisup.
ExDruids
Adruidwhoceasestoreverenature,changestoaprohibitedalignment,orteachestheDruidiclanguagetoanondruid
losesallspellsanddruidabilities(includingheranimalcompanion,butnotincludingweapon,armor,andshield
proficiencies).Shecannotthereaftergainlevelsasadruiduntilsheatones(seetheatonementspelldescription).
TheDruidsAnimalCompanion
Adruidsanimalcompanionisdifferentfromanormalanimalofitskindinmanyways.Thecompanionistreatedasa
magicalbeast,notananimal,forthepurposeofalleffectsthatdependonitstype(thoughitretainsananimalsHD,base
attackbonus,saves,skillpoints,andfeats).Itissuperiortoanormalanimalofitskindandhasspecialpowers,asdescribed
below.
Table:DruidicAnimalCompanion
CLASSLEVEL BONUSHD NATURALARMORADJ. STR/DEXADJ. BONUSTRICKS SPECIAL
1st2nd +0 +0 +0 1 Link,sharespells
3rd5th +2 +2 +1 2 Evasion
6th8th +4 +4 +2 3 Devotion
9th11th +6 +6 +3 4 Multiattack
12th14th +8 +8 +4 5
15th17th +10 +10 +5 6 Improvedevasion
18th20th +12 +12 +6 7
ClassLevel
Thecharactersdruidlevel.Thedruidsclasslevelsstackwithlevelsofanyotherclassesthatareentitledtoananimal
companionforthepurposeofdeterminingthecompanionsabilitiesandthealternativelistsavailabletothecharacter.
BonusHD
Extraeightsided(d8)HitDice,eachofwhichgainsaConstitutionmodifier,asnormal.RememberthatextraHitDice
improvetheanimalcompanionsbaseattackandbasesavebonuses.Ananimalcompanionsbaseattackbonusisthesame
asthatofadruidofalevelequaltotheanimalsHD.AnanimalcompanionhasgoodFortitudeandReflexsaves(treatitas
acharacterwhoselevelequalstheanimalsHD).AnanimalcompaniongainsadditionalskillpointsandfeatsforbonusHD
asnormalforadvancingamonstersHitDice.
NaturalArmorAdj.
Thenumbernotedhereisanimprovementtotheanimalcompanionsexistingnaturalarmorbonus.
Str/DexAdj.
AddthisvaluetotheanimalcompanionsStrengthandDexterityscores.
BonusTricks
Thevaluegiveninthiscolumnisthetotalnumberofbonustricksthattheanimalknowsinadditiontoanythatthedruid
mightchoosetoteachit(seetheHandleAnimalskill).ThesebonustricksdontrequireanytrainingtimeorHandleAnimal
checks,andtheydontcountagainstthenormallimitoftricksknownbytheanimal.Thedruidselectsthesebonustricks,
andonceselected,theycantbechanged.
Link(Ex)
Adruidcanhandleheranimalcompanionasafreeaction,orpushitasamoveaction,evenifshedoesnthaveanyranksin
theHandleAnimalskill.Thedruidgainsa+4circumstancebonusonallwildempathychecksandHandleAnimalchecks
maderegardingananimalcompanion.
ShareSpells(Ex)
Atthedruidsoption,shemayhaveanyspell(butnotanyspelllikeability)shecastsuponherselfalsoaffectheranimal
companion.Theanimalcompanionmustbewithin5feetofheratthetimeofcastingtoreceivethebenefit.Ifthespellor
effecthasadurationotherthaninstantaneous,itstopsaffectingtheanimalcompanionifthecompanionmovesfarther
than5feetawayandwillnotaffecttheanimalagain,evenifitreturnstothedruidbeforethedurationexpires.
Additionally,thedruidmaycastaspellwithatargetofYouonheranimalcompanion(asatouchrangespell)insteadof
onherself.Adruidandheranimalcompanioncansharespellsevenifthespellsnormallydonotaffectcreaturesofthe
companionstype(animal).
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Evasion(Ex)
IfananimalcompanionissubjectedtoanattackthatnormallyallowsaReflexsavingthrowforhalfdamage,ittakesno
damageifitmakesasuccessfulsavingthrow.
Devotion(Ex)
Ananimalcompaniongainsa+4moralebonusonWillsavesagainstenchantmentspellsandeffects.
Multiattack
AnanimalcompaniongainsMultiattackasabonusfeatifithasthreeormorenaturalattacksanddoesnotalreadyhave
thatfeat.Ifitdoesnothavetherequisitethreeormorenaturalattacks,theanimalcompanioninsteadgainsasecondattack
withitsprimarynaturalweapon,albeitata5penalty.
ImprovedEvasion(Ex)
WhensubjectedtoanattackthatnormallyallowsaReflexsavingthrowforhalfdamage,ananimalcompaniontakesno
damageifitmakesasuccessfulsavingthrowandonlyhalfdamageifthesavingthrowfails.
AlternativeAnimalCompanions
Adruidofsufficientlyhighlevelcanselectheranimalcompanionfromoneofthefollowinglists,applyingtheindicated
adjustmenttothedruidslevel(inparentheses)forpurposesofdeterminingthecompanionscharacteristicsandspecial
abilities.
4thLevelorHigher(Level3)
Ape(animal)
Bear,black(animal)
Bison(animal)
Boar(animal)
Cheetah(animal)
Crocodile(animal)1
Direbadger
Direbat
Direweasel
Leopard(animal)
Lizard,monitor(animal)
Shark,Large1(animal)
Snake,constrictor(animal)
Snake,Largeviper(animal)
Wolverine(animal)
Bear,brown(animal)
Direwolverine
Crocodile,giant(animal)
Deinonychus(dinosaur)
Direape
Direboar
Direwolf
Elasmosaurus1(dinosaur)
Lion(animal)
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Rhinoceros(animal)
Snake,Hugeviper(animal)
Tiger(animal)
Bear,polar(animal)
Direlion
Megaraptor(dinosaur)
Shark,Huge1(animal)
Snake,giantconstrictor(animal)
Whale,orca1(animal)
Direbear
Elephant(animal)
Octopus,giant1(animal)
Direshark1
Diretiger
Squid,giant1(animal)
Triceratops(dinosaur)
Tyrannosaurus(dinosaur)
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Availableonlyinanaquaticenvironment.
Fighter
Alignment
Any.
HitDie
d10.
ClassSkills
Thefightersclassskills(andthekeyabilityforeachskill)areClimb(Str),Craft(Int),HandleAnimal(Cha),Intimidate
(Cha),Jump(Str),Ride(Dex),andSwim(Str).
(2+Intmodifier)x4.

2+Intmodifier.
Table:TheFighter
1st +1 +2 +0 +0 Bonusfeat
2nd +2 +3 +0 +0 Bonusfeat
3rd +3 +3 +1 +1
4th +4 +4 +1 +1 Bonusfeat
5th +5 +4 +1 +1
6th +6/+1 +5 +2 +2 Bonusfeat
7th +7/+2 +5 +2 +2
8th +8/+3 +6 +2 +2 Bonusfeat
9th +9/+4 +6 +3 +3
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10th +10/+5 +7 +3 +3 Bonusfeat
11th +11/+6/+1 +7 +3 +3
12th +12/+7/+2 +8 +4 +4 Bonusfeat
13th +13/+8/+3 +8 +4 +4
14th +14/+9/+4 +9 +4 +4 Bonusfeat
15th +15/+10/+5 +9 +5 +5
16th +16/+11/+6/+1 +10 +5 +5 Bonusfeat
17th +17/+12/+7/+2 +10 +5 +5
18th +18/+13/+8/+3 +11 +6 +6 Bonusfeat
19th +19/+14/+9/+4 +11 +6 +6
20th +20/+15/+10/+5 +12 +6 +6 Bonusfeat
ClassFeatures
Allofthefollowingareclassfeaturesofthefighter.
Afighterisproficientwithallsimpleandmartialweaponsandwithallarmor(heavy,medium,andlight)andshields
(includingtowershields).
BonusFeats
At1stlevel,afightergetsabonuscombatorientedfeatinadditiontothefeatthatany1stlevelcharactergetsandthe
bonusfeatgrantedtoahumancharacter.Thefightergainsanadditionalbonusfeatat2ndlevelandeverytwofighter
levelsthereafter(4th,6th,8th,10th,12th,14th,16th,18th,and20th).Thesebonusfeatsmustbedrawnfromthefeats
notedasfighterbonusfeats.Afightermuststillmeetallprerequisitesforabonusfeat,includingabilityscoreandbase
attackbonusminimums.
Thesebonusfeatsareinadditiontothefeatthatacharacterofanyclassgetsfromadvancinglevels.Afighterisnotlimited
tothelistoffighterbonusfeatswhenchoosingthesefeats.
Monk
Alignment
Anylawful.
HitDie
d8.
ClassSkills
Themonksclassskills(andthekeyabilityforeachskill)areBalance(Dex),Climb(Str),Concentration(Con),Craft(Int),
Diplomacy(Cha),EscapeArtist(Dex),Hide(Dex),Jump(Str),Knowledge(arcana)(Int),Knowledge(religion)(Int),
Listen(Wis),MoveSilently(Dex),Perform(Cha),Profession(Wis),SenseMotive(Wis),Spot(Wis),Swim(Str),and
Tumble(Dex).
(4+Intmodifier)x4.

4+Intmodifier.
Table:TheMonk
1st +0 +2 +2 +2 Bonusfeat,Flurryofblows,Unarmedstrike
2nd +1 +3 +3 +3 Bonusfeat,evasion
3rd +2 +3 +3 +3 Stillmind
4th +3 +4 +4 +4 Kistrike(magic),Slowfall20ft.
5th +3 +4 +4 +4 Purityofbody
6th +4 +5 +5 +5 Bonusfeat,Slowfall30ft.
7th +5 +5 +5 +5 Wholenessofbody
8th +6/+1 +6 +6 +6 Slowfall40ft.
9th +6/+1 +6 +6 +6 Improvedevasion
10th +7/+2 +7 +7 +7 Kistrike(lawful),Slowfall50ft.
11th +8/+3 +7 +7 +7 Diamondbody,Greaterflurry
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12th +9/+4 +8 +8 +8 Abundantstep,Slowfall60ft.
13th +9/+4 +8 +8 +8 Diamondsoul
14th +10/+5 +9 +9 +9 Slowfall70ft.
15th +11/+6/+1 +9 +9 +9 Quiveringpalm
16th +12/+7/+2 +10 +10 +10 Kistrike(adamantine),Slowfall80ft.
17th +12/+7/+2 +10 +10 +10 Timelessbody,Tongueofthesunandmoon
18th +13/+8/+3 +11 +11 +11 Slowfall90ft.
19th +14/+9/+4 +11 +11 +11 Emptybody
20th +15/+10/+5 +12 +12 +12 Perfectself,Slowfallanydistance
Table:MonkUnarmedCombat
LEVEL FLURRYOFBLOWSATTACKBONUS UNARMEDDAMAGE1 ACBONUS UNARMOREDSPEEDBONUS
1st 2/2 1d6 +0 +0ft.
2nd 1/1 1d6 +0 +0ft.
3rd +0/+0 1d6 +0 +10ft.
4th +1/+1 1d8 +0 +10ft.
5th +2/+2 1d8 +1 +10ft.
6th +3/+3 1d8 +1 +20ft.
7th +4/+4 1d8 +1 +20ft.
8th +5/+5/+0 1d10 +1 +20ft.
9th +6/+6/+1 1d10 +1 +30ft.
10th +7/+7/+2 1d10 +2 +30ft.
11th +8/+8/+8/+3 1d10 +2 +30ft.
12th +9/+9/+9/+4 2d6 +2 +40ft.
13th +9/+9/+9/+4 2d6 +2 +40ft.
14th +10/+10/+10/+5 2d6 +2 +40ft.
15th +11/+11/+11/+6/+1 2d6 +3 +50ft.
16th +12/+12/+12/+7/+2 2d8 +3 +50ft.
17th +12/+12/+12/+7/+2 2d8 +3 +50ft.
18th +13/+13/+13/+8/+3 2d8 +3 +60ft.
19th +14/+14/+14/+9/+4 2d8 +3 +60ft.
20th +15/+15/+15/+10/+5 2d10 +4 +60ft.
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ThevalueshownisforMediummonks.SeeTable:SmallorLargeMonkUnarmedDamageforSmallorLargemonks.
ClassFeatures
Allofthefollowingareclassfeaturesofthemonk.
Monksareproficientwithclub,crossbow(lightorheavy),dagger,handaxe,javelin,kama,nunchaku,quarterstaff,sai,
shuriken,siangham,andsling.
Monksarenotproficientwithanyarmororshields
Whenwearingarmor,usingashield,orcarryingamediumorheavyload,amonklosesherACbonus,aswellasherfast
movementandflurryofblowsabilities.
ACBonus(Ex)
Whenunarmoredandunencumbered,themonkaddsherWisdombonus(ifany)toherAC.Inaddition,amonkgainsa+1
bonustoACat5thlevel.Thisbonusincreasesby1foreveryfivemonklevelsthereafter(+2at10th,+3at15th,and+4at
20thlevel).
ThesebonusestoACapplyevenagainsttouchattacksorwhenthemonkisflatfooted.Shelosesthesebonuseswhensheis
immobilizedorhelpless,whenshewearsanyarmor,whenshecarriesashield,orwhenshecarriesamediumorheavy
load.
FlurryofBlows(Ex)
Whenunarmored,amonkmaystrikewithaflurryofblowsattheexpenseofaccuracy.Whendoingso,shemaymakeone
extraattackinaroundatherhighestbaseattackbonus,butthisattacktakesa2penalty,asdoeseachotherattackmade
thatround.TheresultingmodifiedbaseattackbonusesareshownintheFlurryofBlowsAttackBonuscolumnonTable:
TheMonk.Thispenaltyappliesfor1round,soitalsoaffectsattacksofopportunitythemonkmightmakebeforehernext
action.Whenamonkreaches5thlevel,thepenaltylessensto1,andat9thlevelitdisappears.Amonkmustuseafull
attackactiontostrikewithaflurryofblows.
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Whenusingflurryofblows,amonkmayattackonlywithunarmedstrikesorwithspecialmonkweapons(kama,nunchaku,
quarterstaff,sai,shuriken,andsiangham).Shemayattackwithunarmedstrikesandspecialmonkweaponsinterchangeably
asdesired.Whenusingweaponsaspartofaflurryofblows,amonkappliesherStrengthbonus(notStrbonusx11/2orx

1/2)toherdamagerollsforallsuccessfulattacks,whethershewieldsaweaponinoneorbothhands.Themonkcantuse
anyweaponotherthanaspecialmonkweaponaspartofaflurryofblows.
Inthecaseofthequarterstaff,eachendcountsasaseparateweaponforthepurposeofusingtheflurryofblowsability.
Eventhoughthequarterstaffrequirestwohandstouse,amonkmaystillintersperseunarmedstrikeswithquarterstaff
strikes,assumingthatshehasenoughattacksinherflurryofblowsroutinetodoso.
Whenamonkreaches11thlevel,herflurryofblowsabilityimproves.Inadditiontothestandardsingleextraattackshe
getsfromflurryofblows,shegetsasecondextraattackatherfullbaseattackbonus.
UnarmedStrike
At1stlevel,amonkgainsImprovedUnarmedStrikeasabonusfeat.Amonksattacksmaybewitheitherfist
interchangeablyorevenfromelbows,knees,andfeet.Thismeansthatamonkmayevenmakeunarmedstrikeswithher
handsfull.Thereisnosuchthingasanoffhandattackforamonkstrikingunarmed.Amonkmaythusapplyherfull
Strengthbonusondamagerollsforallherunarmedstrikes.
Usuallyamonksunarmedstrikesdeallethaldamage,butshecanchoosetodealnonlethaldamageinsteadwithnopenalty
onherattackroll.Shehasthesamechoicetodeallethalornonlethaldamagewhilegrappling.
Amonksunarmedstrikeistreatedbothasamanufacturedweaponandanaturalweaponforthepurposeofspellsand
effectsthatenhanceorimproveeithermanufacturedweaponsornaturalweapons.
Amonkalsodealsmoredamagewithherunarmedstrikesthananormalpersonwould,asshownonTable:TheMonk.The
unarmeddamageonTable:TheMonkisforMediummonks.ASmallmonkdealslessdamagethantheamountgiventhere
withherunarmedattacks,whileaLargemonkdealsmoredamage;seetheSmallorLargeMonkUnarmedDamagetable.
Table:SmallorLargeMonkUnarmedDamage
LEVEL DAMAGE(SMALLMONK) DAMAGE(LARGEMONK)
1st3rd 1d4 1d8
4th7th 1d6 2d6
8th11th 1d8 2d8
12th15th 1d10 3d6
16th19th 2d6 3d8
20th 2d8 4d8
BonusFeat
At1stlevel,amonkmayselecteitherImprovedGrappleorStunningFistasabonusfeat.At2ndlevel,shemayselecteither
CombatReflexesorDeflectArrowsasabonusfeat.At6thlevel,shemayselecteitherImprovedDisarmorImprovedTripas
abonusfeat.Amonkneednothaveanyoftheprerequisitesnormallyrequiredforthesefeatstoselectthem.
Evasion(Ex)
At2ndlevelorhigherifamonkmakesasuccessfulReflexsavingthrowagainstanattackthatnormallydealshalfdamage
onasuccessfulsave,sheinsteadtakesnodamage.Evasioncanbeusedonlyifamonkiswearinglightarmorornoarmor.A
helplessmonkdoesnotgainthebenefitofevasion.
FastMovement(Ex)
At3rdlevel,amonkgainsanenhancementbonustoherspeed,asshownonTable:TheMonk.Amonkinarmororcarrying
amediumorheavyloadlosesthisextraspeed.
StillMind(Ex)
Amonkof3rdlevelorhighergainsa+2bonusonsavingthrowsagainstspellsandeffectsfromtheschoolofenchantment.
KiStrike(Su)
At4thlevel,amonksunarmedattacksareempoweredwithki.Herunarmedattacksaretreatedasmagicweaponsforthe
purposeofdealingdamagetocreatureswithdamagereduction.Kistrikeimproveswiththecharactersmonklevel.At10th
level,herunarmedattacksarealsotreatedaslawfulweaponsforthepurposeofdealingdamagetocreatureswithdamage
reduction.At16thlevel,herunarmedattacksaretreatedasadamantineweaponsforthepurposeofdealingdamageto
creatureswithdamagereductionandbypassinghardness.
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SlowFall(Ex)
At4thlevelorhigher,amonkwithinarmsreachofawallcanuseittoslowherdescent.Whenfirstusingthisability,she
takesdamageasifthefallwere20feetshorterthanitactuallyis.Themonksabilitytoslowherfall(thatis,toreducethe
effectivedistanceofthefallwhennexttoawall)improveswithhermonkleveluntilat20thlevelshecanuseanearbywall
toslowherdescentandfallanydistancewithoutharm.
PurityofBody(Ex)
At5thlevel,amonkgainsimmunitytoalldiseasesexceptforsupernaturalandmagicaldiseases.
WholenessofBody(Su)
At7thlevelorhigher,amonkcanhealherownwounds.Shecanhealanumberofhitpointsofdamageequaltotwiceher
currentmonkleveleachday,andshecanspreadthishealingoutamongseveraluses.
ImprovedEvasion(Ex)
At9thlevel,amonksevasionabilityimproves.ShestilltakesnodamageonasuccessfulReflexsavingthrowagainst
attacks,buthenceforthshetakesonlyhalfdamageonafailedsave.Ahelplessmonkdoesnotgainthebenefitofimproved
evasion.
DiamondBody(Su)
At11thlevel,amonkgainsimmunitytopoisonsofallkinds.
AbundantStep(Su)
At12thlevelorhigher,amonkcanslipmagicallybetweenspaces,asifusingthespelldimensiondoor,onceperday.Her
casterlevelforthiseffectisonehalfhermonklevel(roundeddown).
DiamondSoul(Ex)
At13thlevel,amonkgainsspellresistanceequaltohercurrentmonklevel+10.Inordertoaffectthemonkwithaspell,a
spellcastermustgetaresultonacasterlevelcheck(1d20+casterlevel)thatequalsorexceedsthemonksspellresistance.
QuiveringPalm(Su)
Startingat15thlevel,amonkcansetupvibrationswithinthebodyofanothercreaturethatcanthereafterbefatalifthe
monksodesires.Shecanusethisquiveringpalmattackonceaweek,andshemustannounceherintentbeforemakingher
attackroll.Constructs,oozes,plants,undead,incorporealcreatures,andcreaturesimmunetocriticalhitscannotbe
affected.Otherwise,ifthemonkstrikessuccessfullyandthetargettakesdamagefromtheblow,thequiveringpalmattack
succeeds.Thereafterthemonkcantrytoslaythevictimatanylatertime,aslongastheattemptismadewithinanumber
ofdaysequaltohermonklevel.Tomakesuchanattempt,themonkmerelywillsthetargettodie(afreeaction),and
unlessthetargetmakesaFortitudesavingthrow(DC10+1/2themonkslevel+themonksWismodifier),itdies.Ifthe
savingthrowissuccessful,thetargetisnolongerindangerfromthatparticularquiveringpalmattack,butitmaystillbe
affectedbyanotheroneatalatertime.
TimelessBody(Ex)
Uponattaining17thlevel,amonknolongertakespenaltiestoherabilityscoresforagingandcannotbemagicallyaged.
Anysuchpenaltiesthatshehasalreadytaken,however,remaininplace.Bonusesstillaccrue,andthemonkstilldiesofold
agewhenhertimeisup.
TongueoftheSunandMoon(Ex)
Amonkof17thlevelorhighercanspeakwithanylivingcreature.
EmptyBody(Su)
At19thlevel,amonkgainstheabilitytoassumeanetherealstatefor1roundpermonklevelperday,asthoughusingthe
spelletherealness.Shemaygoetherealonanumberofdifferentoccasionsduringanysingleday,aslongasthetotal
numberofroundsspentinanetherealstatedoesnotexceedhermonklevel.
PerfectSelf
At20thlevel,amonkbecomesamagicalcreature.Sheisforevermoretreatedasanoutsiderratherthanasahumanoid(or
whateverthemonkscreaturetypewas)forthepurposeofspellsandmagicaleffects.Additionally,themonkgainsdamage
reduction10/magic,whichallowshertoignorethefirst10pointsofdamagefromanyattackmadebyanonmagical
weaponorbyanynaturalattackmadebyacreaturethatdoesnthavesimilardamagereduction.Unlikeotheroutsiders,the
monkcanstillbebroughtbackfromthedeadasifshewereamemberofherpreviouscreaturetype.
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ExMonks
Amonkwhobecomesnonlawfulcannotgainnewlevelsasamonkbutretainsallmonkabilities.
Likeamemberofanyotherclass,amonkmaybeamulticlasscharacter,butmulticlassmonksfaceaspecialrestriction.A
monkwhogainsanewclassor(ifalreadymulticlass)raisesanotherclassbyalevelmayneveragainraisehermonklevel,
thoughsheretainsallhermonkabilities.
Paladin
Alignment
Lawfulgood.
HitDie
d10.
ClassSkills
Thepaladinsclassskills(andthekeyabilityforeachskill)areConcentration(Con),Craft(Int),Diplomacy(Cha),Handle
Animal(Cha),Heal(Wis),Knowledge(nobilityandroyalty)(Int),Knowledge(religion)(Int),Profession(Wis),Ride(Dex),
andSenseMotive(Wis).
(2+Intmodifier)x4.
2+Intmodifier.
Table:ThePaladin
1st +1 +2 +0 +0 Auraofgood,Detectevil,Smiteevil1/day
2nd +2 +3 +0 +0 Divinegrace,Layonhands
3rd +3 +3 +1 +1 Auraofcourage,Divinehealth
4th +4 +4 +1 +1 Turnundead
5th +5 +4 +1 +1 Smiteevil2/day,Specialmount
6th +6/+1 +5 +2 +2 Removedisease1/week
7th +7/+2 +5 +2 +2
8th +8/+3 +6 +2 +2
9th +9/+4 +6 +3 +3 Removedisease2/week
10th +10/+5 +7 +3 +3 Smiteevil3/day
11th +11/+6/+1 +7 +3 +3
12th +12/+7/+2 +8 +4 +4 Removedisease3/week
13th +13/+8/+3 +8 +4 +4
14th +14/+9/+4 +9 +4 +4
15th +15/+10/+5 +9 +5 +5 Removedisease4/week,Smiteevil4/day
16th +16/+11/+6/+1 +10 +5 +5
17th +17/+12/+7/+2 +10 +5 +5
18th +18/+13/+8/+3 +11 +6 +6 Removedisease5/week
19th +19/+14/+9/+4 +11 +6 +6
20th +20/+15/+10/+5 +12 +6 +6 Smiteevil5/day
Table:PaladinSpellsPerDay
LEVEL 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
1st
2nd
3rd
4th 0
5th 0
6th 1
7th 1
8th 1 0
9th 1 0
10th 1 1
11th 1 1 0
12th 1 1 1
13th 1 1 1
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14th 2 1 1 0
15th 2 1 1 1
16th 2 2 1 1
17th 2 2 2 1
18th 3 2 2 1
19th 3 3 3 2
20th 3 3 3 3
ClassFeatures
Allofthefollowingareclassfeaturesofthepaladin.
Paladinsareproficientwithallsimpleandmartialweapons,withalltypesofarmor(heavy,medium,andlight),andwith
shields(excepttowershields).
AuraofGood(Ex)
Thepowerofapaladinsauraofgood(seethedetectgoodspell)isequaltoherpaladinlevel.
DetectEvil(Sp)
Atwill,apaladincanusedetectevil,asthespell.
SmiteEvil(Su)
Onceperday,apaladinmayattempttosmiteevilwithonenormalmeleeattack.SheaddsherCharismabonus(ifany)to
herattackrollanddeals1extrapointofdamageperpaladinlevel.Ifthepaladinaccidentallysmitesacreaturethatisnot
evil,thesmitehasnoeffect,buttheabilityisstillusedupforthatday.
At5thlevel,andateveryfivelevelsthereafter,thepaladinmaysmiteeviloneadditionaltimeperday,asindicatedon
Table:ThePaladin,toamaximumoffivetimesperdayat20thlevel.
DivineGrace(Su)
At2ndlevel,apaladingainsabonusequaltoherCharismabonus(ifany)onallsavingthrows.
LayonHands(Su)
Beginningat2ndlevel,apaladinwithaCharismascoreof12orhighercanhealwounds(herownorthoseofothers)by
touch.EachdayshecanhealatotalnumberofhitpointsofdamageequaltoherpaladinlevelxherCharismabonus.A
paladinmaychoosetodivideherhealingamongmultiplerecipients,andshedoesnthavetouseitallatonce.Usinglayon
handsisastandardaction.
Alternatively,apaladincanuseanyorallofthishealingpowertodealdamagetoundeadcreatures.Usinglayonhandsin
thiswayrequiresasuccessfulmeleetouchattackanddoesntprovokeanattackofopportunity.Thepaladindecideshow
manyofherdailyallotmentofpointstouseasdamageaftersuccessfullytouchinganundeadcreature.
AuraofCourage(Su)
Beginningat3rdlevel,apaladinisimmunetofear(magicalorotherwise).Eachallywithin10feetofhergainsa+4
moralebonusonsavingthrowsagainstfeareffects.
Thisabilityfunctionswhilethepaladinisconscious,butnotifsheisunconsciousordead.
DivineHealth(Ex)
At3rdlevel,apaladingainsimmunitytoalldiseases,includingsupernaturalandmagicaldiseases.
TurnUndead(Su)
Whenapaladinreaches4thlevel,shegainsthesupernaturalabilitytoturnundead.Shemayusethisabilityanumberof
timesperdayequalto3+herCharismamodifier.Sheturnsundeadasaclericofthreelevelslowerwould.
Spells
Beginningat4thlevel,apaladingainstheabilitytocastasmallnumberofdivinespells,whicharedrawnfromthepaladin
spelllist.Apaladinmustchooseandprepareherspellsinadvance.
Toprepareorcastaspell,apaladinmusthaveaWisdomscoreequaltoatleast10+thespelllevel.TheDifficultyClassfor
asavingthrowagainstapaladinsspellis10+thespelllevel+thepaladinsWisdommodifier.
Likeotherspellcasters,apaladincancastonlyacertainnumberofspellsofeachspelllevelperday.Herbasedailyspell
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allotmentisgivenonTable:ThePaladin.Inaddition,shereceivesbonusspellsperdayifshehasahighWisdomscore.
WhenTable:ThePaladinindicatesthatthepaladingets0spellsperdayofagivenspelllevel,shegainsonlythebonus
spellsshewouldbeentitledtobasedonherWisdomscoreforthatspelllevelThepaladindoesnothaveaccesstoany
domainspellsorgrantedpowers,asaclericdoes.
Apaladinpreparesandcastsspellsthewayaclericdoes,thoughshecannotloseapreparedspelltospontaneouslycasta
curespellinitsplace.Apaladinmayprepareandcastanyspellonthepaladinspelllist,providedthatshecancastspellsof
thatlevel,butshemustchoosewhichspellstoprepareduringherdailymeditation.
Through3rdlevel,apaladinhasnocasterlevel.At4thlevelandhigher,hercasterlevelisonehalfherpaladinlevel.
SpecialMount(Sp)
Uponreaching5thlevel,apaladingainstheserviceofanunusuallyintelligent,strong,andloyalsteedtoserveherinher
crusadeagainstevil(seebelow).Thismountisusuallyaheavywarhorse(foraMediumpaladin)orawarpony(foraSmall
paladin).
Onceperday,asafullroundaction,apaladinmaymagicallycallhermountfromthecelestialrealmsinwhichitresides.
Themountimmediatelyappearsadjacenttothepaladinandremainsfor2hoursperpaladinlevel;itmaybedismissedat
anytimeasafreeaction.Themountisthesamecreatureeachtimeitissummoned,thoughthepaladinmayreleasea
particularmountfromservice.
Eachtimethemountiscalled,itappearsinfullhealth,regardlessofanydamageitmayhavetakenpreviously.Themount
alsoappearswearingorcarryinganygearithadwhenitwaslastdismissed.Callingamountisaconjuration(calling)
effect.
Shouldthepaladinsmountdie,itimmediatelydisappears,leavingbehindanyequipmentitwascarrying.Thepaladinmay
notsummonanothermountforthirtydaysoruntilshegainsapaladinlevel,whichevercomesfirst,evenifthemountis
somehowreturnedfromthedead.Duringthisthirtydayperiod,thepaladintakesa1penaltyonattackandweapon
damagerolls.
RemoveDisease(Sp)
At6thlevel,apaladincanproducearemovediseaseeffect,asthespell,onceperweek.Shecanusethisabilityone
additionaltimeperweekforeverythreelevelsafter6th(twiceperweekat9th,threetimesat12th,andsoforth).
CodeofConduct
Apaladinmustbeoflawfulgoodalignmentandlosesallclassabilitiesifsheeverwillinglycommitsanevilact.
Additionally,apaladinscoderequiresthatsherespectlegitimateauthority,actwithhonor(notlying,notcheating,not
usingpoison,andsoforth),helpthoseinneed(providedtheydonotusethehelpforevilorchaoticends),andpunish
thosewhoharmorthreateninnocents.
Associates
Whileshemayadventurewithcharactersofanygoodorneutralalignment,apaladinwillneverknowinglyassociatewith
evilcharacters,norwillshecontinueanassociationwithsomeonewhoconsistentlyoffendshermoralcode.Apaladinmay
acceptonlyhenchmen,followers,orcohortswhoarelawfulgood.
ExPaladins
Apaladinwhoceasestobelawfulgood,whowillfullycommitsanevilact,orwhogrosslyviolatesthecodeofconductloses
allpaladinspellsandabilities(includingtheserviceofthepaladinsmount,butnotweapon,armor,andshield
proficiencies).Shemaynotprogressanyfartherinlevelsasapaladin.Sheregainsherabilitiesandadvancementpotential
ifsheatonesforherviolations(seetheatonementspelldescription),asappropriate.
Likeamemberofanyotherclass,apaladinmaybeamulticlasscharacter,butmulticlasspaladinsfaceaspecialrestriction.
Apaladinwhogainsalevelinanyclassotherthanpaladinmayneveragainraiseherpaladinlevel,thoughsheretainsall
herpaladinabilities.
ThePaladinsMount
Thepaladinsmountissuperiortoanormalmountofitskindandhasspecialpowers,asdescribedbelow.Thestandard
mountforaMediumpaladinisaheavywarhorse,andthestandardmountforaSmallpaladinisawarpony.Anotherkind
ofmount,suchasaridingdog(forahalflingpaladin)oraLargeshark(forapaladininanaquaticcampaign)maybe
allowedaswell.
Apaladinsmountistreatedasamagicalbeast,notananimal,forthepurposeofalleffectsthatdependonitstype(though
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itretainsananimalsHD,baseattackbonus,saves,skillpoints,andfeats).
Table:ThePaladin'sMount
PALADINLEVEL BONUSHD NATURALARMORADJ. STRADJ. INT SPECIAL
5th7th +2 +4 +1 6 Empathiclink,improvedevasion,sharespells,sharesavingthrows
8th10th +4 +6 +2 7 Improvedspeed
11th14th +6 +8 +3 8 Commandcreaturesofitskind
15th20th +8 +10 +4 9 Spellresistance
BonusHD
Extraeightsided(d8)HitDice,eachofwhichgainsaConstitutionmodifier,asnormal.ExtraHitDiceimprovethemounts
baseattackandbasesavebonuses.Aspecialmountsbaseattackbonusisequaltothatofaclericofalevelequaltothe
mountsHD.AmounthasgoodFortitudeandReflexsaves(treatitasacharacterwhoselevelequalstheanimalsHD).The
mountgainsadditionalskillpointsorfeatsforbonusHDasnormalforadvancingamonstersHitDice.
NaturalArmorAdj.
Thenumberonthetableisanimprovementtothemountsexistingnaturalarmorbonus.
StrAdj.
AddthisfiguretothemountsStrengthscore.
Int
ThemountsIntelligencescore.
EmpathicLink(Su)
Thepaladinhasanempathiclinkwithhermountouttoadistanceofupto1mile.Thepaladincannotseethroughthe
mountseyes,buttheycancommunicateempathically.
Notethatevenintelligentmountsseetheworlddifferentlyfromhumans,somisunderstandingsarealwayspossible.
Becauseofthisempathiclink,thepaladinhasthesameconnectiontoanitemorplacethathermountdoes,justaswitha
masterandhisfamiliar(seeFamiliars).
ImprovedEvasion(Ex)
WhensubjectedtoanattackthatnormallyallowsaReflexsavingthrowforhalfdamage,amounttakesnodamageifit
makesasuccessfulsavingthrowandhalfdamageifthesavingthrowfails.
ShareSpells
Atthepaladinsoption,shemayhaveanyspell(butnotanyspelllikeability)shecastsonherselfalsoaffecthermount.
Themountmustbewithin5feetatthetimeofcastingtoreceivethebenefit.Ifthespelloreffecthasadurationotherthan
instantaneous,itstopsaffectingthemountifitmovesfartherthan5feetawayandwillnotaffectthemountagainevenifit
returnstothepaladinbeforethedurationexpires.Additionally,thepaladinmaycastaspellwithatargetofYouonher
mount(asatouchrangespell)insteadofonherself.Apaladinandhermountcansharespellsevenifthespellsnormally
donotaffectcreaturesofthemountstype(magicalbeast).
ShareSavingThrows
Foreachofitssavingthrows,themountusesitsownbasesavebonusorthepaladins,whicheverishigher.Themount
appliesitsownabilitymodifierstosaves,anditdoesntshareanyotherbonusesonsavesthatthemastermighthave.
ImprovedSpeed(Ex)
Themountsspeedincreasesby10feet.
Command(Sp):Onceperdaypertwopaladinlevelsofitsmaster,amountcanusethisabilitytocommandotherany
normalanimalofapproximatelythesamekindasitself(forwarhorsesandwarponies,thiscategoryincludesdonkeys,
mules,andponies),aslongasthetargetcreaturehasfewerHitDicethanthemount.Thisabilityfunctionslikethe
commandspell,butthemountmustmakeaDC21Concentrationchecktosucceedifitsbeingriddenatthetime.Ifthe
checkfails,theabilitydoesnotworkthattime,butitstillcountsagainstthemountsdailyuses.Eachtargetmayattempta
Willsave(DC10+1/2paladinslevel+paladinsChamodifier)tonegatetheeffect.
SpellResistance(Ex)
Amountsspellresistanceequalsitsmasterspaladinlevel+5.Toaffectthemountwithaspell,aspellcastermustgeta
resultonacasterlevelcheck(1d20+casterlevel)thatequalsorexceedsthemountsspellresistance.
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Ranger
Alignment
Any.
HitDie
d8.
ClassSkills
Therangersclassskills(andthekeyabilityforeachskill)areClimb(Str),Concentration(Con),Craft(Int),HandleAnimal
(Cha),Heal(Wis),Hide(Dex),Jump(Str),Knowledge(dungeoneering)(Int),Knowledge(geography)(Int),Knowledge
(nature)(Int),Listen(Wis),MoveSilently(Dex),Profession(Wis),Ride(Dex),Search(Int),Spot(Wis),Survival(Wis),
Swim(Str),andUseRope(Dex).
(6+Intmodifier)x4.

6+Intmodifier.
Table:TheRanger
1st +1 +2 +2 +0 1stfavoredenemy,Track,wildempathy
2nd +2 +3 +3 +0 Combatstyle
3rd +3 +3 +3 +1 Endurance
4th +4 +4 +4 +1 Animalcompanion
5th +5 +4 +4 +1 2ndfavoredenemy
6th +6/+1 +5 +5 +2 Improvedcombatstyle
7th +7/+2 +5 +5 +2 Woodlandstride
8th +8/+3 +6 +6 +2 Swifttracker
9th +9/+4 +6 +6 +3 Evasion
10th +10/+5 +7 +7 +3 3rdfavoredenemy
11th +11/+6/+1 +7 +7 +3 Combatstylemastery
12th +12/+7/+2 +8 +8 +4
13th +13/+8/+3 +8 +8 +4 Camouflage
14th +14/+9/+4 +9 +9 +4
15th +15/+10/+5 +9 +9 +5 4thfavoredenemy
16th +16/+11/+6/+1 +10 +10 +5
17th +17/+12/+7/+2 +10 +10 +5 Hideinplainsight
18th +18/+13/+8/+3 +11 +11 +6
19th +19/+14/+9/+4 +11 +11 +6
20th +20/+15/+10/+5 +12 +12 +6 5thfavoredenemy
Table:RangerSpellsperDay
1st
2nd
3rd
4th 0
5th 0
6th 1
7th 1
8th 1 0
9th 1 0
10th 1 1
11th 1 1 0
12th 1 1 1
13th 1 1 1
14th 2 1 1 0
15th 2 1 1 1
16th 2 2 1 1
17th 2 2 2 1
18th 3 2 2 1
19th 3 3 3 2
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20th 3 3 3 3
ClassFeatures
Allofthefollowingareclassfeaturesoftheranger.
Arangerisproficientwithallsimpleandmartialweapons,andwithlightarmorandshields(excepttowershields).
FavoredEnemy(Ex)
At1stlevel,arangermayselectatypeofcreaturefromamongthosegivenonTable:RangerFavoredEnemies.Theranger
gainsa+2bonusonBluff,Listen,SenseMotive,Spot,andSurvivalcheckswhenusingtheseskillsagainstcreaturesofthis
type.Likewise,hegetsa+2bonusonweapondamagerollsagainstsuchcreatures.
At5thlevelandeveryfivelevelsthereafter(10th,15th,and20thlevel),therangermayselectanadditionalfavoredenemy
fromthosegivenonthetable.Inaddition,ateachsuchinterval,thebonusagainstanyonefavoredenemy(includingthe
onejustselected,ifsodesired)increasesby2.
Iftherangerchooseshumanoidsoroutsidersasafavoredenemy,hemustalsochooseanassociatedsubtype,asindicated
onthetable.Ifaspecificcreaturefallsintomorethanonecategoryoffavoredenemy,therangersbonusesdonotstack;he
simplyuseswhicheverbonusishigher.
Table:RangerFavoredEnemies
TYPE(SUBTYPE) TYPE(SUBTYPE)
Aberration Humanoid(reptilian)
Animal Magicalbeast
Construct Monstroushumanoid
Dragon Ooze
Elemental Outsider(air)
Fey Outsider(chaotic)
Giant Outsider(earth)
Humanoid(aquatic) Outsider(evil)
Humanoid(dwarf) Outsider(fire)
Humanoid(elf) Outsider(good)
Humanoid(goblinoid) Outsider(lawful)
Humanoid(gnoll) Outsider(native)
Humanoid(gnome) Outsider(water)
Humanoid(halfling) Plant
Humanoid(human) Undead
Humanoid(orc) Vermin
Track
ArangergainsTrackasabonusfeat.
WildEmpathy(Ex)
Arangercanimprovetheattitudeofananimal.ThisabilityfunctionsjustlikeaDiplomacychecktoimprovetheattitudeof
aperson.Therangerrolls1d20andaddshisrangerlevelandhisCharismabonustodeterminethewildempathycheck
result.Thetypicaldomesticanimalhasastartingattitudeofindifferent,whilewildanimalsareusuallyunfriendly.
Tousewildempathy,therangerandtheanimalmustbeabletostudyeachother,whichmeansthattheymustbewithin30
feetofoneanotherundernormalvisibilityconditions.Generally,influencingananimalinthiswaytakes1minute,but,as
withinfluencingpeople,itmighttakemoreorlesstime.
TherangercanalsousethisabilitytoinfluenceamagicalbeastwithanIntelligencescoreof1or2,buthetakesa4
penaltyonthecheck.
CombatStyle(Ex)
At2ndlevel,arangermustselectoneoftwocombatstylestopursue:archeryortwoweaponcombat.Thischoiceaffects
thecharactersclassfeaturesbutdoesnotrestricthisselectionoffeatsorspecialabilitiesinanyway.
Iftherangerselectsarchery,heistreatedashavingtheRapidShotfeat,evenifhedoesnothavethenormalprerequisites
forthatfeat.
Iftherangerselectstwoweaponcombat,heistreatedashavingtheTwoWeaponFightingfeat,evenifhedoesnothave
thenormalprerequisitesforthatfeat.
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Thebenefitsoftherangerschosenstyleapplyonlywhenhewearslightornoarmor.Helosesallbenefitsofhiscombat
stylewhenwearingmediumorheavyarmor.
Endurance
ArangergainsEnduranceasabonusfeatat3rdlevel.
AnimalCompanion(Ex)
At4thlevel,arangergainsananimalcompanionselectedfromthefollowinglist:badger,camel,direrat,dog,ridingdog,
eagle,hawk,horse(lightorheavy),owl,pony,snake(SmallorMediumviper),orwolf.Ifthecampaigntakesplacewholly
orpartlyinanaquaticenvironment,thefollowingcreaturesmaybeaddedtotherangerslistofoptions:crocodile,
porpoise,Mediumshark,andsquid.Thisanimalisaloyalcompanionthataccompaniestherangeronhisadventuresas
appropriateforitskind.
Thisabilityfunctionslikethedruidabilityofthesamename,exceptthattherangerseffectivedruidlevelisonehalfhis
rangerlevel.Arangermayselectfromthealternativelistsofanimalcompanionsjustasadruidcan,thoughagainhis
effectivedruidlevelishalfhisrangerlevel.Likeadruid,arangercannotselectanalternativeanimalifthechoicewould
reducehiseffectivedruidlevelbelow1st.
Spells
Beginningat4thlevel,arangergainstheabilitytocastasmallnumberofdivinespells,whicharedrawnfromtheranger
spelllist.Arangermustchooseandpreparehisspellsinadvance(seebelow).
Toprepareorcastaspell,arangermusthaveaWisdomscoreequaltoatleast10+thespelllevel.TheDifficultyClassfor
asavingthrowagainstarangersspellis10+thespelllevel+therangersWisdommodifier.
Likeotherspellcasters,arangercancastonlyacertainnumberofspellsofeachspelllevelperday.Hisbasedailyspell
allotmentisgivenonTable:TheRanger.Inaddition,hereceivesbonusspellsperdayifhehasahighWisdomscore.When
Table:TheRangerindicatesthattherangergets0spellsperdayofagivenspelllevel,hegainsonlythebonusspellshe
wouldbeentitledtobasedonhisWisdomscoreforthatspelllevel.Therangerdoesnothaveaccesstoanydomainspellsor
grantedpowers,asaclericdoes.
Arangerpreparesandcastsspellsthewayaclericdoes,thoughhecannotloseapreparedspelltocastacurespellinits
place.Arangermayprepareandcastanyspellontherangerspelllist,providedthathecancastspellsofthatlevel,buthe
mustchoosewhichspellstoprepareduringhisdailymeditation.
Through3rdlevel,arangerhasnocasterlevel.At4thlevelandhigher,hiscasterlevelisonehalfhisrangerlevel.
ImprovedCombatStyle(Ex)
At6thlevel,arangersaptitudeinhischosencombatstyle(archeryortwoweaponcombat)improves.Ifheselected
archeryat2ndlevel,heistreatedashavingtheManyshotfeat,evenifhedoesnothavethenormalprerequisitesforthat
feat.
Iftherangerselectedtwoweaponcombatat2ndlevel,heistreatedashavingtheImprovedTwoWeaponFightingfeat,
evenifhedoesnothavethenormalprerequisitesforthatfeat.
Asbefore,thebenefitsoftherangerschosenstyleapplyonlywhenhewearslightornoarmor.Helosesallbenefitsofhis
combatstylewhenwearingmediumorheavyarmor.
WoodlandStride(Ex)
Startingat7thlevel,arangermaymovethroughanysortofundergrowth(suchasnaturalthorns,briars,overgrownareas,
andsimilarterrain)athisnormalspeedandwithouttakingdamageorsufferinganyotherimpairment.
However,thorns,briars,andovergrownareasthatareenchantedormagicallymanipulatedtoimpedemotionstillaffect
him.
SwiftTracker(Ex)
Beginningat8thlevel,arangercanmoveathisnormalspeedwhilefollowingtrackswithouttakingthenormal5penalty.
Hetakesonlya10penalty(insteadofthenormal20)whenmovingatuptotwicenormalspeedwhiletracking.
Evasion(Ex)
At9thlevel,arangercanavoidevenmagicalandunusualattackswithgreatagility.IfhemakesasuccessfulReflexsaving
throwagainstanattackthatnormallydealshalfdamageonasuccessfulsave,heinsteadtakesnodamage.Evasioncanbe
usedonlyiftherangeriswearinglightarmorornoarmor.Ahelplessrangerdoesnotgainthebenefitofevasion.
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CombatStyleMastery(Ex)
At11thlevel,arangersaptitudeinhischosencombatstyle(archeryortwoweaponcombat)improvesagain.Ifheselected
archeryat2ndlevel,heistreatedashavingtheImprovedPreciseShotfeat,evenifhedoesnothavethenormal
prerequisitesforthatfeat.
Iftherangerselectedtwoweaponcombatat2ndlevel,heistreatedashavingtheGreaterTwoWeaponFightingfeat,even
ifhedoesnothavethenormalprerequisitesforthatfeat.
Asbefore,thebenefitsoftherangerschosenstyleapplyonlywhenhewearslightornoarmor.Helosesallbenefitsofhis
combatstylewhenwearingmediumorheavyarmor.
Camouflage(Ex)
Arangerof13thlevelorhighercanusetheHideskillinanysortofnaturalterrain,eveniftheterraindoesntgrantcover
orconcealment.
HideinPlainSight(Ex)
Whileinanysortofnaturalterrain,arangerof17thlevelorhighercanusetheHideskillevenwhilebeingobserved.
Rogue
Alignment
Any.
HitDie
d6.
ClassSkills
Theroguesclassskills(andthekeyabilityforeachskill)areAppraise(Int),Balance(Dex),Bluff(Cha),Climb(Str),Craft
(Int),DecipherScript(Int),Diplomacy(Cha),DisableDevice(Int),Disguise(Cha),EscapeArtist(Dex),Forgery(Int),
GatherInformation(Cha),Hide(Dex),Intimidate(Cha),Jump(Str),Knowledge(local)(Int),Listen(Wis),MoveSilently
(Dex),OpenLock(Dex),Perform(Cha),Profession(Wis),Search(Int),SenseMotive(Wis),SleightofHand(Dex),Spot
(Wis),Swim(Str),Tumble(Dex),UseMagicDevice(Cha),andUseRope(Dex).
(8+Intmodifier)x4.

8+Intmodifier.
Table:TheRogue
1st +0 +0 +2 +0 Sneakattack+1d6,trapfinding
2nd +1 +0 +3 +0 Evasion
3rd +2 +1 +3 +1 Sneakattack+2d6,trapsense+1
4th +3 +1 +4 +1 Uncannydodge
5th +3 +1 +4 +1 Sneakattack+3d6
6th +4 +2 +5 +2 Trapsense+2
7th +5 +2 +5 +2 Sneakattack+4d6
8th +6/+1 +2 +6 +2 Improveduncannydodge
9th +6/+1 +3 +6 +3 Sneakattack+5d6,trapsense+3
10th +7/+2 +3 +7 +3 Specialability
11th +8/+3 +3 +7 +3 Sneakattack+6d6
12th +9/+4 +4 +8 +4 Trapsense+4
13th +9/+4 +4 +8 +4 Sneakattack+7d6,specialability
14th +10/+5 +4 +9 +4
15th +11/+6/+1 +5 +9 +5 Sneakattack+8d6,trapsense+5
16th +12/+7/+2 +5 +10 +5 Specialability
17th +12/+7/+2 +5 +10 +5 Sneakattack+9d6
18th +13/+8/+3 +6 +11 +6 Trapsense+6
19th +14/+9/+4 +6 +11 +6 Sneakattack+10d6,specialability
20th +15/+10/+5 +6 +12 +6
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ClassFeatures
Allofthefollowingareclassfeaturesoftherogue.
Roguesareproficientwithallsimpleweapons,plusthehandcrossbow,rapier,shortbow,andshortsword.Roguesare
proficientwithlightarmor,butnotwithshields.
SneakAttack
Ifaroguecancatchanopponentwhenheisunabletodefendhimselfeffectivelyfromherattack,shecanstrikeavitalspot
forextradamage.
TheroguesattackdealsextradamageanytimehertargetwouldbedeniedaDexteritybonustoAC(whetherthetarget
actuallyhasaDexteritybonusornot),orwhentherogueflankshertarget.Thisextradamageis1d6at1stlevel,andit
increasesby1d6everytworoguelevelsthereafter.Shouldtheroguescoreacriticalhitwithasneakattack,thisextra
damageisnotmultiplied.
Rangedattackscancountassneakattacksonlyifthetargetiswithin30feet.
Withasap(blackjack)oranunarmedstrike,aroguecanmakeasneakattackthatdealsnonlethaldamageinsteadoflethal
damage.Shecannotuseaweaponthatdealslethaldamagetodealnonlethaldamageinasneakattack,notevenwiththe
usual4penalty.
Aroguecansneakattackonlylivingcreatureswithdiscernibleanatomiesundead,constructs,oozes,plants,and
incorporealcreatureslackvitalareastoattack.Anycreaturethatisimmunetocriticalhitsisnotvulnerabletosneak
attacks.Theroguemustbeabletoseethetargetwellenoughtopickoutavitalspotandmustbeabletoreachsuchaspot.
Aroguecannotsneakattackwhilestrikingacreaturewithconcealmentorstrikingthelimbsofacreaturewhosevitalsare
beyondreach.
Trapfinding
Rogues(andonlyrogues)canusetheSearchskilltolocatetrapswhenthetaskhasaDifficultyClasshigherthan20.
FindinganonmagicaltraphasaDCofatleast20,orhigherifitiswellhidden.FindingamagictraphasaDCof25+the
levelofthespellusedtocreateit.
Rogues(andonlyrogues)canusetheDisableDeviceskilltodisarmmagictraps.AmagictrapgenerallyhasaDCof25+
thelevelofthespellusedtocreateit.
AroguewhobeatsatrapsDCby10ormorewithaDisableDevicecheckcanstudyatrap,figureouthowitworks,and
bypassit(withherparty)withoutdisarmingit.
Evasion(Ex)
At2ndlevelandhigher,aroguecanavoidevenmagicalandunusualattackswithgreatagility.Ifshemakesasuccessful
Reflexsavingthrowagainstanattackthatnormallydealshalfdamageonasuccessfulsave,sheinsteadtakesnodamage.
Evasioncanbeusedonlyiftherogueiswearinglightarmorornoarmor.Ahelplessroguedoesnotgainthebenefitof
evasion.
TrapSense(Ex)
At3rdlevel,aroguegainsanintuitivesensethatalertshertodangerfromtraps,givinghera+1bonusonReflexsaves
madetoavoidtrapsanda+1dodgebonustoACagainstattacksmadebytraps.Thesebonusesriseto+2whentherogue
reaches6thlevel,to+3whenshereaches9thlevel,to+4whenshereaches12thlevel,to+5at15th,andto+6at18th
level.
Trapsensebonusesgainedfrommultipleclassesstack.
UncannyDodge(Ex)
Startingat4thlevel,aroguecanreacttodangerbeforehersenseswouldnormallyallowhertodoso.Sheretainsher
DexteritybonustoAC(ifany)evenifsheiscaughtflatfootedorstruckbyaninvisibleattacker.However,shestilllosesher
DexteritybonustoACifimmobilized.
Ifaroguealreadyhasuncannydodgefromadifferentclasssheautomaticallygainsimproveduncannydodge(seebelow)
instead.
ImprovedUncannyDodge(Ex)
Arogueof8thlevelorhighercannolongerbeflanked.
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Thisdefensedeniesanotherroguetheabilitytosneakattackthecharacterbyflankingher,unlesstheattackerhasatleast
fourmoreroguelevelsthanthetargetdoes.
Ifacharacteralreadyhasuncannydodge(seeabove)fromasecondclass,thecharacterautomaticallygainsimproved
uncannydodgeinstead,andthelevelsfromtheclassesthatgrantuncannydodgestacktodeterminetheminimumrogue
levelrequiredtoflankthecharacter.
SpecialAbilities
Onattaining10thlevel,andateverythreelevelsthereafter(13th,16th,and19th),aroguegainsaspecialabilityofher
choicefromamongthefollowingoptions.
CripplingStrike(Ex):Aroguewiththisabilitycansneakattackopponentswithsuchprecisionthatherblowsweakenand
hamperthem.Anopponentdamagedbyoneofhersneakattacksalsotakes2pointsofStrengthdamage.Abilitypointslost
todamagereturnontheirownattherateof1pointperdayforeachdamagedability.
DefensiveRoll(Ex):Theroguecanrollwithapotentiallylethalblowtotakelessdamagefromitthansheotherwisewould.
Onceperday,whenshewouldbereducedto0orfewerhitpointsbydamageincombat(fromaweaponorotherblow,not
aspellorspecialability),theroguecanattempttorollwiththedamage.Tousethisability,theroguemustattemptaReflex
savingthrow(DC=damagedealt).Ifthesavesucceeds,shetakesonlyhalfdamagefromtheblow;ifitfails,shetakesfull
damage.Shemustbeawareoftheattackandabletoreacttoitinordertoexecuteherdefensiverollifsheisdeniedher
DexteritybonustoAC,shecantusethisability.SincethiseffectwouldnotnormallyallowacharactertomakeaReflex
saveforhalfdamage,theroguesevasionabilitydoesnotapplytothedefensiveroll.
ImprovedEvasion(Ex):Thisabilityworkslikeevasion,exceptthatwhiletheroguestilltakesnodamageonasuccessful
Reflexsavingthrowagainstattackshenceforthshehenceforthtakesonlyhalfdamageonafailedsave.Ahelplessrogue
doesnotgainthebenefitofimprovedevasion.
Opportunist(Ex):Onceperround,theroguecanmakeanattackofopportunityagainstanopponentwhohasjustbeen
struckfordamageinmeleebyanothercharacter.Thisattackcountsastheroguesattackofopportunityforthatround.
EvenaroguewiththeCombatReflexesfeatcantusetheopportunistabilitymorethanonceperround.
SkillMastery:Theroguebecomessocertainintheuseofcertainskillsthatshecanusethemreliablyevenunderadverse
conditions.Upongainingthisability,sheselectsanumberofskillsequalto3+herIntelligencemodifier.Whenmakinga
skillcheckwithoneoftheseskills,shemaytake10evenifstressanddistractionswouldnormallypreventherfromdoing
so.Aroguemaygainthisspecialabilitymultipletimes,selectingadditionalskillsforittoapplytoeachtime.
SlipperyMind(Ex):Thisabilityrepresentstheroguesabilitytowrigglefreefrommagicaleffectsthatwouldotherwise
controlorcompelher.Ifaroguewithslipperymindisaffectedbyanenchantmentspelloreffectandfailshersavingthrow,
shecanattemptitagain1roundlateratthesameDC.Shegetsonlythisoneextrachancetosucceedonhersavingthrow.
Feat:Aroguemaygainabonusfeatinplaceofaspecialability.
Sorcerer
Alignment
Any.
HitDie
d4.
ClassSkills
Thesorcerersclassskills(andthekeyabilityforeachskill)areBluff(Cha),Concentration(Con),Craft(Int),Knowledge
(arcana)(Int),Profession(Wis),andSpellcraft(Int).
(2+Intmodifier)x4.
2+Intmodifier.
Table:TheSorcerer
1st +0 +0 +0 +2 Summonfamiliar
2nd +1 +0 +0 +3
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3rd +1 +1 +1 +3
4th +2 +1 +1 +4
5th +2 +1 +1 +4
6th +3 +2 +2 +5
7th +3 +2 +2 +5
8th +4 +2 +2 +6
9th +4 +3 +3 +6
10th +5 +3 +3 +7
11th +5 +3 +3 +7
12th +6/+1 +4 +4 +8
13th +6/+1 +4 +4 +8
14th +7/+2 +4 +4 +9
15th +7/+2 +5 +5 +9
16th +8/+3 +5 +5 +10
17th +8/+3 +5 +5 +10
18th +9/+4 +6 +6 +11
19th +9/+4 +6 +6 +11
20th +10/+5 +6 +6 +12
Table:SorcererSpellsPerDay
1st 5 3
2nd 6 4
3rd 6 5
4th 6 6 3
5th 6 6 4
6th 6 6 5 3
7th 6 6 6 4
8th 6 6 6 5 3
9th 6 6 6 6 4
10th 6 6 6 6 5 3
11th 6 6 6 6 6 4
12th 6 6 6 6 6 5 3
13th 6 6 6 6 6 6 4
14th 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 3
15th 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4
16th 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 3
17th 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4
18th 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 3
19th 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4
20th 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Table:SorcererSpellsKnown
1st 4 2
2nd 5 2
3rd 5 3
4th 6 3 1
5th 6 4 2
6th 7 4 2 1
7th 7 5 3 2
8th 8 5 3 2 1
9th 8 5 4 3 2
10th 9 5 4 3 2 1
11th 9 5 5 4 3 2
12th 9 5 5 4 3 2 1
13th 9 5 5 4 4 3 2
14th 9 5 5 4 4 3 2 1
15th 9 5 5 4 4 4 3 2
16th 9 5 5 4 4 4 3 2 1
17th 9 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 2
18th 9 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 2 1
19th 9 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 2
20th 9 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3
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ClassFeatures
Allofthefollowingareclassfeaturesofthesorcerer.
Sorcerersareproficientwithallsimpleweapons.Theyarenotproficientwithanytypeofarmororshield.Armorofany
typeinterfereswithasorcerersgestures,whichcancausehisspellswithsomaticcomponentstofail.
Spells
Asorcerercastsarcanespellswhicharedrawnprimarilyfromthesorcerer/wizardspelllist.Hecancastanyspellheknows
withoutpreparingitaheadoftime,thewayawizardoraclericmust(seebelow).
Tolearnorcastaspell,asorcerermusthaveaCharismascoreequaltoatleast10+thespelllevel.TheDifficultyClassfor
asavingthrowagainstasorcerersspellis10+thespelllevel+thesorcerersCharismamodifier.
Likeotherspellcasters,asorcerercancastonlyacertainnumberofspellsofeachspelllevelperday.Hisbasedailyspell
allotmentisgivenonTable:TheSorcerer.Inaddition,hereceivesbonusspellsperdayifhehasahighCharismascore.
Asorcerersselectionofspellsisextremelylimited.Asorcererbeginsplayknowingfour0levelspellsandtwo1stlevel
spellsofyourchoice.Ateachnewsorcererlevel,hegainsoneormorenewspells,asindicatedonTable:SorcererSpells
Known.(Unlikespellsperday,thenumberofspellsasorcererknowsisnotaffectedbyhisCharismascore;thenumberson
Table:SorcererSpellsKnownarefixed.)Thesenewspellscanbecommonspellschosenfromthesorcerer/wizardspelllist,
ortheycanbeunusualspellsthatthesorcererhasgainedsomeunderstandingofbystudy.Thesorcerercantusethis
methodofspellacquisitiontolearnspellsatafasterrate,however.
Uponreaching4thlevel,andateveryevennumberedsorcererlevelafterthat(6th,8th,andsoon),asorcerercanchoose
tolearnanewspellinplaceofonehealreadyknows.Ineffect,thesorcererlosestheoldspellinexchangeforthenew
one.Thenewspellslevelmustbethesameasthatofthespellbeingexchanged,anditmustbeatleasttwolevelslower
thanthehighestlevelsorcererspellthesorcerercancast.Asorcerermayswaponlyasinglespellatanygivenlevel,and
mustchoosewhetherornottoswapthespellatthesametimethathegainsnewspellsknownforthelevel.
Unlikeawizardoracleric,asorcererneednotpreparehisspellsinadvance.Hecancastanyspellheknowsatanytime,
assuminghehasnotyetuseduphisspellsperdayforthatspelllevel.Hedoesnothavetodecideaheadoftimewhich
spellshellcast.
Familiar
Asorcerercanobtainafamiliar(seebelow).Doingsotakes24hoursandusesupmagicalmaterialsthatcost100gp.A
familiarisamagicalbeastthatresemblesasmallanimalandisunusuallytoughandintelligent.Thecreatureservesasa
companionandservant.
Thesorcererchoosesthekindoffamiliarhegets.Asthesorcereradvancesinlevel,hisfamiliaralsoincreasesinpower.
Ifthefamiliardiesorisdismissedbythesorcerer,thesorcerermustattemptaDC15Fortitudesavingthrow.Failuremeans
heloses200experiencepointspersorcererlevel;successreducesthelosstoonehalfthatamount.However,asorcerers
experiencepointtotalcannevergobelow0astheresultofafamiliarsdemiseordismissal.Aslainordismissedfamiliar
cannotbereplacedforayearandday.Aslainfamiliarcanberaisedfromthedeadjustasacharactercanbe,anditdoes
notlosealeveloraConstitutionpointwhenthishappyeventoccurs.
Acharacterwithmorethanoneclassthatgrantsafamiliarmayhaveonlyonefamiliaratatime.
Wizard
Alignment
Any.
HitDie
d4.
ClassSkills
Thewizardsclassskills(andthekeyabilityforeachskill)areConcentration(Con),Craft(Int),DecipherScript(Int),
Knowledge(allskills,takenindividually)(Int),Profession(Wis),andSpellcraft(Int).SeeChapter4:Skillsforskill
descriptions.
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(2+Intmodifier)x4.
2+Intmodifier.
Table:TheWizard
1st +0 +0 +0 +2 Summonfamiliar,ScribeScroll
2nd +1 +0 +0 +3
3rd +1 +1 +1 +3
4th +2 +1 +1 +4
6th +3 +2 +2 +5
7th +3 +2 +2 +5
8th +4 +2 +2 +6
9th +4 +3 +3 +6
11th +5 +3 +3 +7
12th +6/+1 +4 +4 +8
13th +6/+1 +4 +4 +8
14th +7/+2 +4 +4 +9
15th +7/+2 +5 +5 +9 Bonusfeat
16th +8/+3 +5 +5 +10
17th +8/+3 +5 +5 +10
18th +9/+4 +6 +6 +11
19th +9/+4 +6 +6 +11
20th +10/+5 +6 +6 +12 Bonusfeat
Table:WizardSpellsPerDay
1st 3 1
2nd 4 2
3rd 4 2 1
4th 4 3 2
5th 4 3 2 1
6th 4 3 3 2
7th 4 4 3 2 1
8th 4 4 3 3 2
9th 4 4 4 3 2 1
10th 4 4 4 3 3 2
11th 4 4 4 4 3 2 1
12th 4 4 4 4 3 3 2
13th 4 4 4 4 4 3 2 1
14th 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 2
15th 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 2 1
16th 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 2
17th 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 2 1
18th 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 2
19th 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3
20th 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
ClassFeatures
Allofthefollowingareclassfeaturesofthewizard.
Wizardsareproficientwiththeclub,dagger,heavycrossbow,lightcrossbow,andquarterstaff,butnotwithanytypeof
armororshield.Armorofanytypeinterfereswithawizardsmovements,whichcancauseherspellswithsomatic
componentstofail.
Spells
Awizardcastsarcanespellswhicharedrawnfromthesorcerer/wizardspelllist.Awizardmustchooseandprepareher
spellsaheadoftime(seebelow).
Tolearn,prepare,orcastaspell,thewizardmusthaveanIntelligencescoreequaltoatleast10+thespelllevel.The
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DifficultyClassforasavingthrowagainstawizardsspellis10+thespelllevel+thewizardsIntelligencemodifier.
Likeotherspellcasters,awizardcancastonlyacertainnumberofspellsofeachspelllevelperday.Herbasedailyspell
allotmentisgivenonTable:TheWizard.Inaddition,shereceivesbonusspellsperdayifshehasahighIntelligencescore.
Unlikeabardorsorcerer,awizardmayknowanynumberofspells.Shemustchooseandprepareherspellsaheadoftime
bygettingagoodnightssleepandspending1hourstudyingherspellbook.Whilestudying,thewizarddecideswhichspells
toprepare.
BonusLanguages
AwizardmaysubstituteDraconicforoneofthebonuslanguagesavailabletothecharacterbecauseofherrace.
Familiar
Awizardcanobtainafamiliarinexactlythesamemannerasasorcerercan.Seethesorcererdescriptionandthe
informationonFamiliarsbelowfordetails.
ScribeScroll
At1stlevel,awizardgainsScribeScrollasabonusfeat.
BonusFeats
At5th,10th,15th,and20thlevel,awizardgainsabonusfeat.Ateachsuchopportunity,shecanchooseametamagicfeat,
anitemcreationfeat,orSpellMastery.Thewizardmuststillmeetallprerequisitesforabonusfeat,includingcasterlevel
minimums.
Thesebonusfeatsareinadditiontothefeatthatacharacterofanyclassgetsfromadvancinglevels.Thewizardisnot
limitedtothecategoriesofitemcreationfeats,metamagicfeats,orSpellMasterywhenchoosingthesefeats.
Spellbooks
Awizardmuststudyherspellbookeachdaytoprepareherspells.Shecannotprepareanyspellnotrecordedinher
spellbook,exceptforreadmagic,whichallwizardscanpreparefrommemory.
Awizardbeginsplaywithaspellbookcontainingall0levelwizardspells(exceptthosefromherprohibitedschoolor
schools,ifany;seeSchoolSpecialization,below)plusthree1stlevelspellsofyourchoice.ForeachpointofIntelligence
bonusthewizardhas,thespellbookholdsoneadditional1stlevelspellofyourchoice.Ateachnewwizardlevel,shegains
twonewspellsofanyspelllevelorlevelsthatshecancast(basedonhernewwizardlevel)forherspellbook.Atanytime,a
wizardcanalsoaddspellsfoundinotherwizardsspellbookstoherown.
SchoolSpecialization
Aschoolisoneofeightgroupingsofspells,eachdefinedbyacommontheme.Ifdesired,awizardmayspecializeinone
schoolofmagic(seebelow).Specializationallowsawizardtocastextraspellsfromherchosenschool,butshethennever
learnstocastspellsfromsomeotherschools.
Aspecialistwizardcanprepareoneadditionalspellofherspecialtyschoolperspellleveleachday.Shealsogainsa+2
bonusonSpellcraftcheckstolearnthespellsofherchosenschool.
Thewizardmustchoosewhethertospecializeand,ifshedoesso,chooseherspecialtyat1stlevel.Atthistime,shemust
alsogiveuptwootherschoolsofmagic(unlessshechoosestospecializeindivination;seebelow),whichbecomeher
prohibitedschools.
Awizardcannevergiveupdivinationtofulfillthisrequirement.
Spellsoftheprohibitedschoolorschoolsarenotavailabletothewizard,andshecantevencastsuchspellsfromscrollsor
firethemfromwands.Shemaynotchangeeitherherspecializationorherprohibitedschoolslater.
Theeightschoolsofarcanemagicareabjuration,conjuration,divination,enchantment,evocation,illusion,necromancy,
andtransmutation.
Spellsthatdonotfallintoanyoftheseschoolsarecalleduniversalspells.
Abjuration
Spellsthatprotect,block,orbanish.Anabjurationspecialistiscalledanabjurer.
Conjuration
Spellsthatbringcreaturesormaterialstothecaster.Aconjurationspecialistiscalledaconjurer.
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Divination
Spellsthatrevealinformation.Adivinationspecialistiscalledadiviner.Unliketheotherspecialists,adivinermustgiveup
onlyoneotherschool.
Enchantment
Spellsthatimbuetherecipientwithsomepropertyorgrantthecasterpoweroveranotherbeing.Anenchantmentspecialist
iscalledanenchanter.
Evocation
Spellsthatmanipulateenergyorcreatesomethingfromnothing.Anevocationspecialistiscalledanevoker.
Illusion
Spellsthatalterperceptionorcreatefalseimages.Anillusionspecialistiscalledanillusionist.
Necromancy
Spellsthatmanipulate,create,ordestroylifeorlifeforce.Anecromancyspecialistiscalledanecromancer.
Transmutation
Spellsthattransformtherecipientphysicallyorchangeitspropertiesinamoresubtleway.Atransmutationspecialistis
calledatransmuter.
Universal
Notaschool,butacategoryforspellsthatallwizardscanlearn.Awizardcannotselectuniversalasaspecialtyschooloras
aprohibitedschool.Onlyalimitednumberofspellsfallintothiscategory.
Familiars
Afamiliarisanormalanimalthatgainsnewpowersandbecomesamagicalbeastwhensummonedtoservicebyasorcerer
orwizard.Itretainstheappearance,HitDice,baseattackbonus,basesavebonuses,skills,andfeatsofthenormalanimalit
oncewas,butitistreatedasamagicalbeastinsteadofananimalforthepurposeofanyeffectthatdependsonitstype.
Onlyanormal,unmodifiedanimalmaybecomeafamiliar.Ananimalcompanioncannotalsofunctionasafamiliar.
Afamiliaralsograntsspecialabilitiestoitsmaster(asorcererorwizard),asgivenonthetablebelow.Thesespecialabilities
applyonlywhenthemasterandfamiliararewithin1mileofeachother.
Levelsofdifferentclassesthatareentitledtofamiliarsstackforthepurposeofdetermininganyfamiliarabilitiesthat
dependonthemasterslevel.
Table:TheWizard'sFamiliarList
FAMILIAR SPECIAL
Bat Mastergainsa+3bonusonListenchecks
Cat Mastergainsa+3bonusonMoveSilentlychecks
Hawk Mastergainsa+3bonusonSpotchecksinbrightlight
Lizard Mastergainsa+3bonusonClimbchecks
Owl Mastergainsa+3bonusonSpotchecksinshadows
Rat Mastergainsa+2bonusonFortitudesaves
Raven1 Mastergainsa+3bonusonAppraisechecks
Snake2 Mastergainsa+3bonusonBluffchecks
Toad Mastergains+3hitpoints
Weasel Mastergainsa+2bonusonReflexsaves
1
Aravenfamiliarcanspeakonelanguageofitsmasterschoiceasasupernaturalability.
2
Tinyviper.
Table:TheWizard'sFamiliar
MASTERCLASSLEVEL NATURALARMORADJ. INT SPECIAL
1st2nd +1 6 Alertness,improvedevasion,sharespells,empathiclink
3rd4th +2 7 Delivertouchspells
5th6th +3 8 Speakwithmaster
7th8th +4 9 Speakwithanimalsofitskind
9th10th +5 10
11th12th +6 11 Spellresistance
13th14th +7 12 Scryonfamiliar
15th16th +8 13
17th18th +9 14
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MASTERCLASSLEVEL NATURALARMORADJ. INT SPECIAL
19th20th +10 15
HitDice
ForthepurposeofeffectsrelatedtonumberofHitDice,usethemasterscharacterlevelorthefamiliarsnormalHDtotal,
whicheverishigher.
HitPoints
Thefamiliarhasonehalfthemasterstotalhitpoints(notincludingtemporaryhitpoints),roundeddown,regardlessofits
actualHitDice.
Attacks
Usethemastersbaseattackbonus,ascalculatedfromallhisclasses.UsethefamiliarsDexterityorStrengthmodifier,
whicheverisgreater,togetthefamiliarsmeleeattackbonuswithnaturalweapons.
Damageequalsthatofanormalcreatureofthefamiliarskind.
SavingThrows
Foreachsavingthrow,useeitherthefamiliarsbasesavebonus(Fortitude+2,Reflex+2,Will+0)orthemasters(as
calculatedfromallhisclasses),whicheverisbetter.Thefamiliarusesitsownabilitymodifierstosaves,anditdoesntshare
anyoftheotherbonusesthatthemastermighthaveonsaves.
Skills
Foreachskillinwhicheitherthemasterorthefamiliarhasranks,useeitherthenormalskillranksforananimalofthat
typeorthemastersskillranks,whicheverarebetter.Ineithercase,thefamiliarusesitsownabilitymodifiers.Regardlessof
afamiliarstotalskillmodifiers,someskillsmayremainbeyondthefamiliarsabilitytouse.
FamiliarAbilityDescriptions
Allfamiliarshavespecialabilities(orimpartabilitiestotheirmasters)dependingonthemasterscombinedlevelinclasses
thatgrantfamiliars,asshownonthetablebelow.Theabilitiesgivenonthetablearecumulative.
NaturalArmorAdj.
Thenumbernotedhereisanimprovementtothefamiliarsexistingnaturalarmorbonus.
Int
ThefamiliarsIntelligencescore.
Alertness(Ex)
Whileafamiliariswithinarmsreach,themastergainstheAlertnessfeat.
ImprovedEvasion(Ex)
WhensubjectedtoanattackthatnormallyallowsaReflexsavingthrowforhalfdamage,afamiliartakesnodamageifit
makesasuccessfulsavingthrowandhalfdamageevenifthesavingthrowfails.
ShareSpells
Atthemastersoption,hemayhaveanyspell(butnotanyspelllikeability)hecastsonhimselfalsoaffecthisfamiliar.The
familiarmustbewithin5feetatthetimeofcastingtoreceivethebenefit.
Ifthespelloreffecthasadurationotherthaninstantaneous,itstopsaffectingthefamiliarifitmovesfartherthan5feet
awayandwillnotaffectthefamiliaragainevenifitreturnstothemasterbeforethedurationexpires.Additionally,the
mastermaycastaspellwithatargetofYouonhisfamiliar(asatouchrangespell)insteadofonhimself.
Amasterandhisfamiliarcansharespellsevenifthespellsnormallydonotaffectcreaturesofthefamiliarstype(magical
beast).
EmpathicLink(Su)
Themasterhasanempathiclinkwithhisfamiliarouttoadistanceofupto1mile.Themastercannotseethroughthe
familiarseyes,buttheycancommunicateempathically.Becauseofthelimitednatureofthelink,onlygeneralemotional
contentcanbecommunicated.
Becauseofthisempathiclink,themasterhasthesameconnectiontoanitemorplacethathisfamiliardoes.
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DeliverTouchSpells(Su)
Ifthemasteris3rdlevelorhigher,afamiliarcandelivertouchspellsforhim.Ifthemasterandthefamiliarareincontact
atthetimethemastercastsatouchspell,hecandesignatehisfamiliarasthetoucher.Thefamiliarcanthendeliverthe
touchspelljustasthemastercould.Asusual,ifthemastercastsanotherspellbeforethetouchisdelivered,thetouchspell
dissipates.
SpeakwithMaster(Ex)
Ifthemasteris5thlevelorhigher,afamiliarandthemastercancommunicateverballyasiftheywereusingacommon
language.Othercreaturesdonotunderstandthecommunicationwithoutmagicalhelp.
SpeakwithAnimalsofItsKind(Ex)
Ifthemasteris7thlevelorhigher,afamiliarcancommunicatewithanimalsofapproximatelythesamekindasitself
(includingdirevarieties):batswithbats,ratswithrodents,catswithfelines,hawksandowlsandravenswithbirds,lizards
andsnakeswithreptiles,toadswithamphibians,weaselswithsimilarcreatures(weasels,minks,polecats,ermines,skunks,
wolverines,andbadgers).Suchcommunicationislimitedbytheintelligenceoftheconversingcreatures.
SpellResistance(Ex)
Ifthemasteris11thlevelorhigher,afamiliargainsspellresistanceequaltothemasterslevel+5.Toaffectthefamiliar
withaspell,anotherspellcastermustgetaresultonacasterlevelcheck(1d20+casterlevel)thatequalsorexceedsthe
familiarsspellresistance.
ScryonFamiliar(Sp)
Ifthemasteris13thlevelorhigher,hemayscryonhisfamiliar(asifcastingthescryingspell)onceperday.
ArcaneSpellsAndArmor
Wizardsandsorcerersdonotknowhowtoweararmoreffectively.
Ifdesired,theycanweararmoranyway(thoughtheyllbeclumsyinit),ortheycangaintrainingintheproperuseof
armor(withthevariousArmorProficiencyfeatslight,medium,andheavyandtheShieldProficiencyfeat),ortheycan
multiclasstoaddaclassthatgrantsthemarmorproficiency.Evenifawizardorsorcereriswearingarmorwithwhichheor
sheisproficient,however,itmightstillinterferewithspellcasting.
Armorrestrictsthecomplicatedgesturesthatawizardsorsorcerermustmakewhilecastinganyspellthathasasomatic
component(mostdo).Thearmorandshielddescriptionslistthearcanespellfailurechancefordifferentarmorsand
shields.
Bycontrast,bardsnotonlyknowhowtowearlightarmoreffectively,buttheycanalsoignorethearcanespellfailure
chanceforsucharmor.Abardwearingarmorheavierthanlightorusinganytypeofshieldincursthenormalarcanespell
failurechance,evenifhebecomesproficientwiththatarmor.
Ifaspelldoesnthaveasomaticcomponent,anarcanespellcastercancastitwithnoproblemwhilewearingarmor.Such
spellscanalsobecastevenifthecastershandsareboundorifheorsheisgrappling(althoughConcentrationchecksstill
applynormally).Also,themetamagicfeatStillSpellallowsaspellcastertoprepareorcastaspellatonespelllevelhigher
thannormalwithoutthesomaticcomponent.Thisalsoprovidesawaytocastaspellwhilewearingarmorwithoutrisking
arcanespellfailure.
Description
Alignment
Acreaturesgeneralmoralandpersonalattitudesarerepresentedbyitsalignment:lawfulgood,neutralgood,chaoticgood,
lawfulneutral,neutral,chaoticneutral,lawfulevil,neutralevil,orchaoticevil.
Alignmentisatoolfordevelopingyourcharactersidentity.Itisnotastraitjacketforrestrictingyourcharacter.Each
alignmentrepresentsabroadrangeofpersonalitytypesorpersonalphilosophies,sotwocharactersofthesamealignment
canstillbequitedifferentfromeachother.Inaddition,fewpeoplearecompletelyconsistent.
GoodVs.Evil
Goodcharactersandcreaturesprotectinnocentlife.Evilcharactersandcreaturesdebaseordestroyinnocentlife,whether
forfunorprofit.
Goodimpliesaltruism,respectforlife,andaconcernforthedignityofsentientbeings.Goodcharactersmakepersonal
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sacrificestohelpothers.
Evilimplieshurting,oppressing,andkillingothers.Someevilcreaturessimplyhavenocompassionforothersandkill
withoutqualmsifdoingsoisconvenient.Othersactivelypursueevil,killingforsportoroutofdutytosomeevildeityor
master.
Peoplewhoareneutralwithrespecttogoodandevilhavecompunctionsagainstkillingtheinnocentbutlackthe
commitmenttomakesacrificestoprotectorhelpothers.Neutralpeoplearecommittedtoothersbypersonalrelationships.
Beinggoodorevilcanbeaconsciouschoice.Formostpeople,though,beinggoodorevilisanattitudethatonerecognizes
butdoesnotchoose.Beingneutralonthegoodevilaxisusuallyrepresentsalackofcommitmentonewayortheother,but
forsomeitrepresentsapositivecommitmenttoabalancedview.Whileacknowledgingthatgoodandevilareobjective
states,notjustopinions,thesefolkmaintainthatabalancebetweenthetwoistheproperplaceforpeople,oratleastfor
them.
Animalsandothercreaturesincapableofmoralactionareneutralratherthangoodorevil.Evendeadlyvipersandtigers
thateatpeopleareneutralbecausetheylackthecapacityformorallyrightorwrongbehavior.
LawVs.Chaos
Lawfulcharacterstellthetruth,keeptheirword,respectauthority,honortradition,andjudgethosewhofallshortoftheir
duties.
Chaoticcharactersfollowtheirconsciences,resentbeingtoldwhattodo,favornewideasovertradition,anddowhatthey
promiseiftheyfeellikeit.
Lawimplieshonor,trustworthiness,obediencetoauthority,andreliability.Onthedownside,lawfulnesscanincludeclose
mindedness,reactionaryadherencetotradition,judgmentalness,andalackofadaptability.Thosewhoconsciouslypromote
lawfulnesssaythatonlylawfulbehaviorcreatesasocietyinwhichpeoplecandependoneachotherandmaketheright
decisionsinfullconfidencethatotherswillactastheyshould.
Chaosimpliesfreedom,adaptability,andflexibility.Onthedownside,chaoscanincluderecklessness,resentmenttoward
legitimateauthority,arbitraryactions,andirresponsibility.Thosewhopromotechaoticbehaviorsaythatonlyunfettered
personalfreedomallowspeopletoexpressthemselvesfullyandletssocietybenefitfromthepotentialthatitsindividuals
havewithinthem.
Someonewhoisneutralwithrespecttolawandchaoshasanormalrespectforauthorityandfeelsneitheracompulsionto
obeynoracompulsiontorebel.Sheishonestbutcanbetemptedintolyingordeceivingothers.
Devotiontolaworchaosmaybeaconsciouschoice,butmoreoftenitisapersonalitytraitthatisrecognizedratherthan
beingchosen.Neutralityonthelawfulchaoticaxisisusuallysimplyamiddlestate,astateofnotfeelingcompelledtoward
onesideortheother.Somefewsuchneutrals,however,espouseneutralityassuperiortolaworchaos,regardingeachas
anextremewithitsownblindspotsanddrawbacks.
Animalsandothercreaturesincapableofmoralactionareneutral.Dogsmaybeobedientandcatsfreespirited,buttheydo
nothavethemoralcapacitytobetrulylawfulorchaotic.
TheNineAlignments
Ninedistinctalignmentsdefineallthepossiblecombinationsofthelawfulchaoticaxiswiththegoodevilaxis.Each
alignmentdescriptionbelowdepictsatypicalcharacterofthatalignment.Rememberthatindividualsvaryfromthisnorm,
andthatagivencharactermayactmoreorlessinaccordwithhisorheralignmentfromdaytoday.Usethesedescriptions
asguidelines,notasscripts.
Thefirstsixalignments,lawfulgoodthroughchaoticneutral,arethestandardalignmentsforplayercharacters.Thethree
evilalignmentsareformonstersandvillains.
LawfulGood,Crusader
Alawfulgoodcharacteractsasagoodpersonisexpectedorrequiredtoact.Shecombinesacommitmenttoopposeevil
withthedisciplinetofightrelentlessly.Shetellsthetruth,keepsherword,helpsthoseinneed,andspeaksoutagainst
injustice.Alawfulgoodcharacterhatestoseetheguiltygounpunished.
Lawfulgoodisthebestalignmentyoucanbebecauseitcombineshonorandcompassion.
NeutralGood,Benefactor
Aneutralgoodcharacterdoesthebestthatagoodpersoncando.Heisdevotedtohelpingothers.Heworkswithkingsand
magistratesbutdoesnotfeelbeholdentothem..
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Neutralgoodisthebestalignmentyoucanbebecauseitmeansdoingwhatisgoodwithoutbiasfororagainstorder.
ChaoticGood,Rebel
Achaoticgoodcharacteractsashisconsciencedirectshimwithlittleregardforwhatothersexpectofhim.Hemakeshis
ownway,butheskindandbenevolent.Hebelievesingoodnessandrightbuthaslittleuseforlawsandregulations.He
hatesitwhenpeopletrytointimidateothersandtellthemwhattodo.Hefollowshisownmoralcompass,which,although
good,maynotagreewiththatofsociety.
Chaoticgoodisthebestalignmentyoucanbebecauseitcombinesagoodheartwithafreespirit.
LawfulNeutral,Judge
Alawfulneutralcharacteractsaslaw,tradition,orapersonalcodedirectsher.Orderandorganizationareparamountto
her.Shemaybelieveinpersonalorderandlivebyacodeorstandard,orshemaybelieveinorderforallandfavorastrong,
organizedgovernment.
Lawfulneutralisthebestalignmentyoucanbebecauseitmeansyouarereliableandhonorablewithoutbeingazealot.
Neutral,Undecided
Aneutralcharacterdoeswhatseemstobeagoodidea.Shedoesntfeelstronglyonewayortheotherwhenitcomesto
goodvs.evilorlawvs.chaos.Mostneutralcharactersexhibitalackofconvictionorbiasratherthanacommitmentto
neutrality.Suchacharacterthinksofgoodasbetterthanevilafterall,shewouldratherhavegoodneighborsandrulers
thanevilones.Still,shesnotpersonallycommittedtoupholdinggoodinanyabstractoruniversalway.
Someneutralcharacters,ontheotherhand,committhemselvesphilosophicallytoneutrality.Theyseegood,evil,law,and
chaosasprejudicesanddangerousextremes.Theyadvocatethemiddlewayofneutralityasthebest,mostbalancedroadin
thelongrun.
Neutralisthebestalignmentyoucanbebecauseitmeansyouactnaturally,withoutprejudiceorcompulsion.
ChaoticNeutral,FreeSpirit
Achaoticneutralcharacterfollowshiswhims.Heisanindividualistfirstandlast.Hevalueshisownlibertybutdoesnt
strivetoprotectothersfreedom.Heavoidsauthority,resentsrestrictions,andchallengestraditions.Achaoticneutral
characterdoesnotintentionallydisruptorganizationsaspartofacampaignofanarchy.Todoso,hewouldhavetobe
motivatedeitherbygood(andadesiretoliberateothers)orevil(andadesiretomakethosedifferentfromhimselfsuffer).
Achaoticneutralcharactermaybeunpredictable,buthisbehaviorisnottotallyrandom.Heisnotaslikelytojumpoffa
bridgeastocrossit.
Chaoticneutralisthebestalignmentyoucanbebecauseitrepresentstruefreedomfrombothsocietysrestrictionsanda
dogooderszeal.
LawfulEvil,Dominator
Alawfulevilvillainmethodicallytakeswhathewantswithinthelimitsofhiscodeofconductwithoutregardforwhomit
hurts.Hecaresabouttradition,loyalty,andorderbutnotaboutfreedom,dignity,orlife.Heplaysbytherulesbutwithout
mercyorcompassion.Heiscomfortableinahierarchyandwouldliketorule,butiswillingtoserve.Hecondemnsothers
notaccordingtotheiractionsbutaccordingtorace,religion,homeland,orsocialrank.Heisloathtobreaklawsor
promises.
Thisreluctancecomespartlyfromhisnatureandpartlybecausehedependsonordertoprotecthimselffromthosewho
opposehimonmoralgrounds.Somelawfulevilvillainshaveparticulartaboos,suchasnotkillingincoldblood(buthaving
underlingsdoit)ornotlettingchildrencometoharm(ifitcanbehelped).Theyimaginethatthesecompunctionsputthem
aboveunprincipledvillains.
Somelawfulevilpeopleandcreaturescommitthemselvestoevilwithazeallikethatofacrusadercommittedtogood.
Beyondbeingwillingtohurtothersfortheirownends,theytakepleasureinspreadingevilasanenduntoitself.Theymay
alsoseedoingevilaspartofadutytoanevildeityormaster.
Lawfulevilissometimescalleddiabolical,becausedevilsaretheepitomeoflawfulevil.
Lawfulevilisthemostdangerousalignmentbecauseitrepresentsmethodical,intentional,andfrequentlysuccessfulevil.
NeutralEvil,Malefactor
Aneutralevilvillaindoeswhatevershecangetawaywith.Sheisoutforherself,pureandsimple.Sheshedsnotearsfor
thoseshekills,whetherforprofit,sport,orconvenience.Shehasnoloveoforderandholdsnoillusionthatfollowinglaws,
traditions,orcodeswouldmakeheranybetterormorenoble.Ontheotherhand,shedoesnthavetherestlessnatureor
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loveofconflictthatachaoticevilvillainhas.
Someneutralevilvillainsholdupevilasanideal,committingevilforitsownsake.Mostoften,suchvillainsaredevotedto
evildeitiesorsecretsocieties.
Neutralevilisthemostdangerousalignmentbecauseitrepresentspureevilwithouthonorandwithoutvariation.
ChaoticEvil,Destroyer
Achaoticevilcharacterdoeswhateverhisgreed,hatred,andlustfordestructiondrivehimtodo.Heishottempered,
vicious,arbitrarilyviolent,andunpredictable.Ifheissimplyoutforwhateverhecanget,heisruthlessandbrutal.Ifheis
committedtothespreadofevilandchaos,heisevenworse.Thankfully,hisplansarehaphazard,andanygroupshejoins
orformsarepoorlyorganized.Typically,chaoticevilpeoplecanbemadetoworktogetheronlybyforce,andtheirleader
lastsonlyaslongashecanthwartattemptstotoppleorassassinatehim.
Chaoticevilissometimescalleddemonicbecausedemonsaretheepitomeofchaoticevil.
Chaoticevilisthemostdangerousalignmentbecauseitrepresentsthedestructionnotonlyofbeautyandlifebutalsoof
theorderonwhichbeautyandlifedepend.
VitalStatistics
Age
Youcanchooseorrandomlygenerateyourcharactersage.Ifyouchooseit,itmustbeatleasttheminimumageforthe
charactersraceandclass(seeTable:RandomStartingAges).Yourcharactersminimumstartingageistheadulthoodageof
hisorherraceplusthenumberofdiceindicatedintheentrycorrespondingtothecharactersraceandclassonTable:
RandomStartingAges.
Alternatively,refertoTable:RandomStartingAgesandrolldicetodeterminehowoldyourcharacteris.
Table:RandomStartingAges
RACE ADULTHOOD BARBARIAN,ROGUE,SORCERER BARD,FIGHTER,PALADIN,RANGER CLERIC,DRUID,MONK,WIZARD
Human 15years +1d4 +1d6 +2d6
Dwarf 40years +3d6 +5d6 +7d6
Elf 110years +4d6 +6d6 +10d6
Gnome 40years +4d6 +6d6 +9d6
Halfelf 20years +1d6 +2d6 +3d6
Halforc 14years +1d4 +1d6 +2d6
Halfling 20years +2d4 +3d6 +4d6
Withage,acharactersphysicalabilityscoresdecreaseandhisorhermentalabilityscoresincrease(seeTable:Aging
Effects).Theeffectsofeachagingsteparecumulative.However,noneofacharactersabilityscorescanbereducedbelow1
inthisway.
Whenacharacterreachesvenerableage,secretlyrollhisorhermaximumage,whichisthenumberfromtheVenerable
columnonTable:AgingEffectsplustheresultofthedicerollindicatedontheMaximumAgecolumnonthattable,and
recordstheresult,whichtheplayerdoesnotknow.Acharacterwhoreacheshisorhermaximumagediesofoldageat
sometimeduringthefollowingyear.
Themaximumagesareforplayercharacters.Mostpeopleintheworldatlargediefrompestilence,accidents,infections,or
violencebeforegettingtovenerableage.
Table:AgingEffects
RACE MIDDLEAGE1 OLD2 VENERABLE3 MAXIMUMAGE
Human 35years 53years 70years +2d20years
Dwarf 125years 188years 250years +2d%years
Elf 175years 263years 350years +4d%years
Gnome 100years 150years 200years +3d%years
Halfelf 62years 93years 125years +3d20years
Halforc 30years 45years 60years +2d10years
Halfling 50years 75years 100years +5d20years
1
Atmiddleage,1toStr,Dex,andCon;+1toInt,Wis,andCha.
2
Atoldage,2toStr,Dex,andCon;+1toInt,Wis,andCha.
3
Atvenerableage,3toStr,Dex,andCon;+1toInt,Wis,andCha.
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HeightAndWeight
ThedicerollgivenintheHeightModifiercolumndeterminesthecharactersextraheightbeyondthebaseheight.That
samenumbermultipliedbythedicerollorquantitygivenintheWeightModifiercolumndeterminesthecharactersextra
weightbeyondthebaseweight.
Table:RandomHeightandWeight
RACE BASEHEIGHT HEIGHTMODIFIER BASEWEIGHT WEIGHTMODIFIER
Human,male 410 +2d10 120lb. (2d4)lb.
Human,female 45 +2d10 85lb. (2d4)lb.
Dwarf,male 39 +2d4 130lb. (2d6)lb.
Dwarf,female 37 +2d4 100lb. (2d6)lb.
Elf,male 45 +2d6 85lb. (1d6)lb.
Elf,female 45 +2d6 80lb. (1d6)lb.
Gnome,male 30 +2d4 40lb. 1lb.
Gnome,female 210 +2d4 35lb. 1lb.
Halfelf,male 47 +2d8 100lb. (2d4)lb.
Halfelf,female 45 +2d8 80lb. (2d4)lb.
Halforc,male 410 +2d12 150lb. (2d6)lb.
Halforc,female 45 +2d12 110lb. (2d6)lb.
Halfling,male 28 +2d4 30lb. 1lb.
Halfling,female 26 +2d4 25lb. 1lb.
Skills
SkillsSummary
GettingSkills
Eachskillpointyouspendonaclassskillgetsyou1rankinthatskill.Classskillsaretheskillsfoundonyourcharacters
classskilllist.Eachskillpointyouspendonacrossclassskillgetsyourcharacter1/2rankinthatskill.Crossclassskillsare
skillsnotfoundonyourcharactersclassskilllist.(Halfranksdonotimproveyourskillcheck,buttwo1/2ranksmake1
rank.)Youcantsaveskillpointstospendlater.
Themaximumrankinaclassskillisthecharacterslevel+3.Ifitsacrossclassskill,themaximumrankishalfofthat
number(donotroundupordown).
Regardlessofwhetheraskillispurchasedasaclassskilloracrossclassskill,ifitisaclassskillforanyofyourclasses,your
maximumrankequalsyourtotalcharacterlevel+3.
UsingSkills
Tomakeaskillcheck,roll:1d20+skillmodifier(Skillmodifier=skillrank+abilitymodifier+miscellaneousmodifiers)
Whenyourcharacterusesaskill,youmakeaskillchecktoseehowwellheorshedoes.Thehighertheresultoftheskill
check,thebetter.Basedonthecircumstances,yourresultmustmatchorbeataparticularnumber(aDCortheresultofan
opposedskillcheck)forthechecktobesuccessful.Theharderthetask,thehigherthenumberyouneedtoroll.
Circumstancescanaffectyourcheck.Acharacterwhoisfreetoworkwithoutdistractionscanmakeacarefulattemptand
avoidsimplemistakes.Acharacterwhohaslotsoftimecantryoverandoveragain,therebyassuringthebestoutcome.If
othershelp,thecharactermaysucceedwhereotherwiseheorshewouldfail.
DifficultyClass
SomechecksaremadeagainstaDifficultyClass(DC).TheDCisanumber(setusingtheskillrulesasaguideline)thatyou
mustscoreasaresultonyourskillcheckinordertosucceed.
Table:DifficultyClassExamples
DIFFICULTY(DC) SKILLUSEDINEXAMPLE EXAMPLE
Veryeasy(0) Spot Noticesomethinglargeinplainsight
Easy(5) Climb Climbaknottedrope
Average(10) Listen Hearanapproachingguard
Tough(15) DisableDevice Rigawagonwheeltofalloff
Challenging(20) Swim Swiminstormywater
Formidable(25) OpenLock Openanaveragelock
Heroic(30) Jump Leapacrossa30footchasm
Nearlyimpossible(40) Survival Trackasquadoforcsacrosshardgroundafter24hoursofrainfall
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OpposedChecks
Anopposedcheckisacheckwhosesuccessorfailureisdeterminedbycomparingthecheckresulttoanothercharacters
checkresult.Inanopposedcheck,thehigherresultsucceeds,whilethelowerresultfails.Incaseofatie,thehigherskill
modifierwins.Ifthesescoresarethesame,rollagaintobreakthetie.
Table:ExampleOpposedChecks
TASK SKILL(KEYABILITY) OPPOSINGSKILL(KEYABILITY)
Consomeone Bluff(Cha) SenseMotive(Wis)
Pretendtobesomeoneelse Disguise(Cha) Spot(Wis)
Createafalsemap Forgery(Int) Forgery(Int)
Hidefromsomeone Hide(Dex) Spot(Wis)
Makeabullybackdown Intimidate(Cha) Special1
Sneakuponsomeone MoveSilently(Dex) Listen(Wis)
Stealacoinpouch SleightofHand(Dex) Spot(Wis)
Tieaprisonersecurely UseRope(Dex) EscapeArtist(Dex)
1
AnIntimidatecheckisopposedbythetargetslevelcheck,notaskillcheck.SeetheIntimidateskilldescriptionformoreinformation.
TryingAgain
Ingeneral,youcantryaskillcheckagainifyoufail,andyoucankeeptryingindefinitely.Someskills,however,have
consequencesoffailurethatmustbetakenintoaccount.Afewskillsarevirtuallyuselessonceacheckhasfailedonan
attempttoaccomplishaparticulartask.Formostskills,whenacharacterhassucceededonceatagiventask,additional
successesaremeaningless.
UntrainedSkillChecks
Generally,ifyourcharacterattemptstouseaskillheorshedoesnotpossess,youmakeaskillcheckasnormal.Theskill
modifierdoesnthaveaskillrankaddedinbecausethecharacterhasnoranksintheskill.Anyotherapplicablemodifiers,
suchasthemodifierfortheskillskeyability,areappliedtothecheck.
Manyskillscanbeusedonlybysomeonewhoistrainedinthem.
FavorableandUnfavorableConditions
Somesituationsmaymakeaskilleasierorhardertouse,resultinginabonusorpenaltytotheskillmodifierforaskill
checkorachangetotheDCoftheskillcheck.
Thechanceofsuccesscanbealteredinfourwaystotakeintoaccountexceptionalcircumstances.
1. Givetheskillusera+2circumstancebonustorepresentconditionsthatimproveperformance,suchashavingthe
perfecttoolforthejob,gettinghelpfromanothercharacter(seeCombiningSkillAttempts),orpossessingunusually
accurateinformation.
2. Givetheskillusera2circumstancepenaltytorepresentconditionsthathamperperformance,suchasbeingforcedto
useimprovisedtoolsorhavingmisleadinginformation.
3. ReducetheDCby2torepresentcircumstancesthatmakethetaskeasier,suchashavingafriendlyaudienceordoing
workthatcanbesubpar.
4. IncreasetheDCby2torepresentcircumstancesthatmakethetaskharder,suchashavinganuncooperativeaudienceor
doingworkthatmustbeflawless.
Conditionsthataffectyourcharactersabilitytoperformtheskillchangetheskillmodifier.Conditionsthatmodifyhowwell
thecharacterhastoperformtheskilltosucceedchangetheDC.Abonustotheskillmodifierandareductioninthechecks
DChavethesameresult:Theycreateabetterchanceofsuccess.Buttheyrepresentdifferentcircumstances,andsometimes
thatdifferenceisimportant.
TimeandSkillChecks
Usingaskillmighttakearound,takenotime,ortakeseveralroundsorevenlonger.Mostskillusesarestandardactions,
moveactions,orfullroundactions.Typesofactionsdefinehowlongactivitiestaketoperformwithintheframeworkofa
combatround(6seconds)andhowmovementistreatedwithrespecttotheactivity.Someskillchecksareinstantand
representreactionstoanevent,orareincludedaspartofanaction.
Theseskillchecksarenotactions.Otherskillchecksrepresentpartofmovement.
CheckswithoutRolls
Askillcheckrepresentsanattempttoaccomplishsomegoal,usuallywhileundersomesortoftimepressureordistraction.
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Sometimes,though,acharactercanuseaskillundermorefavorableconditionsandeliminatetheluckfactor.
Taking10
Whenyourcharacterisnotbeingthreatenedordistracted,youmaychoosetotake10.Insteadofrolling1d20fortheskill
check,calculateyourresultasifyouhadrolleda10.Formanyroutinetasks,taking10makesthemautomatically
successful.Distractionsorthreats(suchascombat)makeitimpossibleforacharactertotake10.Inmostcases,taking10is
purelyasafetymeasureyouknow(orexpect)thatanaveragerollwillsucceedbutfearthatapoorrollmightfail,soyou
electtosettlefortheaverageroll(a10).Taking10isespeciallyusefulinsituationswhereaparticularlyhighrollwouldnt
help.
Taking20
Whenyouhaveplentyoftime(generally2minutesforaskillthatcannormallybecheckedin1round,onefullround
action,oronestandardaction),youarefacedwithnothreatsordistractions,andtheskillbeingattemptedcarriesno
penaltiesforfailure,youcantake20.Inotherwords,eventuallyyouwillgeta20on1d20ifyourollenoughtimes.Instead
ofrolling1d20fortheskillcheck,justcalculateyourresultasifyouhadrolleda20.
Taking20meansyouaretryinguntilyougetitright,anditassumesthatyoufailmanytimesbeforesucceeding.Taking20
takestwentytimesaslongasmakingasinglecheckwouldtake.
Sincetaking20assumesthatthecharacterwillfailmanytimesbeforesucceeding,ifyoudidattempttotake20onaskill
thatcarriespenaltiesforfailure,yourcharacterwouldautomaticallyincurthosepenaltiesbeforeheorshecouldcomplete
thetask.Commontake20skillsincludeEscapeArtist,OpenLock,andSearch.
CombiningSkillAttempts
Whenmorethanonecharactertriesthesameskillatthesametimeandforthesamepurpose,theireffortsmayoverlap.
IndividualEvents
Often,severalcharactersattemptsomeactionandeachsucceedsorfailsindependently.TheresultofonecharactersClimb
checkdoesnotinfluencetheresultsofothercharactersClimbcheck.
AidAnother
Youcanhelpanothercharacterachievesuccessonhisorherskillcheckbymakingthesamekindofskillcheckina
cooperativeeffort.Ifyourolla10orhigheronyourcheck,thecharacteryouarehelpinggetsa+2bonustohisorher
check,aspertheruleforfavorableconditions.(Youcanttake10onaskillchecktoaidanother.)Inmanycases,a
charactershelpwontbebeneficial,oronlyalimitednumberofcharacterscanhelpatonce.
Incaseswheretheskillrestrictswhocanachievecertainresultsyoucantaidanothertograntabonustoataskthatyour
charactercouldntachievealone.
SkillSynergy
Itspossibleforacharactertohavetwoskillsthatworkwelltogether.Ingeneral,having5ormoreranksinoneskillgives
thecharactera+2bonusonskillcheckswitheachofitssynergisticskills,asnotedintheskilldescription.Insomecases,
thisbonusappliesonlytospecificusesoftheskillinquestion,andnottoallchecks.Someskillsprovidebenefitsonother
checksmadebyacharacter,suchasthosechecksrequiredtousecertainclassfeatures.
AbilityChecks
Sometimesacharactertriestodosomethingtowhichnospecificskillreallyapplies.Inthesecases,youmakeanability
check.Anabilitycheckisarollof1d20plustheappropriateabilitymodifier.Essentially,youremakinganuntrainedskill
check.
Insomecases,anactionisastraighttestofonesabilitywithnoluckinvolved.Justasyouwouldntmakeaheightcheckto
seewhoistaller,youdontmakeaStrengthchecktoseewhoisstronger.
Thenormaltake10andtake20rulesapplyforabilitychecks.
SkillDescriptions
Thissectiondescribeseachskill,includingcommonusesandtypicalmodifiers.Characterscansometimesuseskillsfor
purposesotherthanthosenotedhere.
Hereistheformatforskilldescriptions.
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SkillName
Theskillnamelineincludes(inadditiontothenameoftheskill)thefollowinginformation.
KeyAbility
Theabbreviationoftheabilitywhosemodifierappliestotheskillcheck.Exception:SpeakLanguagehasNoneasitskey
abilitybecausetheuseofthisskilldoesnotrequireacheck.
TrainedOnly
Ifthisnotationisincludedintheskillnameline,youmusthaveatleast1rankintheskilltouseit.Ifitisomitted,theskill
canbeuseduntrained(witharankof0).Ifanyspecialnotesapplytotrainedoruntraineduse,theyarecoveredinthe
Untrainedsection(seebelow).
ArmorCheckPenalty
Ifthisnotationisincludedintheskillnameline,anarmorcheckpenaltyapplies(whenappropriate)tochecksusingthis
skill.Ifthisentryisabsent,anarmorcheckpenaltydoesnotapply.
Check
Whatacharacter(youintheskilldescription)candowithasuccessfulskillcheckandthecheck'sDC.
Action
Thetypeofactionusingtheskillrequires,ortheamountoftimerequiredforacheck.
TryAgain
Anyconditionsthatapplytosuccessiveattemptstousetheskillsuccessfully.Iftheskilldoesn'tallowyoutoattemptthe
sametaskmorethanonce,oriffailurecarriesaninherentpenalty(suchaswiththeClimbskill),youcan'ttake20.Ifthis
paragraphisomitted,theskillcanberetriedwithoutanyinherentpenalty,otherthantheadditionaltimerequired.
Special
Anyextrafactsthatapplytotheskill,suchasspecialeffectsderivingfromitsuseorbonusesthatcertaincharactersreceive
becauseofclass,featchoices,orrace.
Synergy
Someskillsgrantabonustotheuseofoneormoreotherskillsbecauseofasynergisticeffect.Thisentry,whenpresent,
indicateswhatbonusesthisskillmaygrantorreceivebecauseofsuchsynergies.SeeTable4\x{2013}5foracompletelist
ofbonusesgrantedbysynergybetweenskills(orbetweenaskillandaclassfeature).
Restriction
Thefullutilityofcertainskillsisrestrictedtocharactersofcertainclassesorcharacterswhopossesscertainfeats.Thisentry
indicateswhetheranysuchrestrictionsexistfortheskill.
Untrained
Thisentryindicateswhatacharacterwithoutatleast1rankintheskillcandowithit.Ifthisentrydoesn'tappear,itmeans
thattheskillfunctionsnormallyforuntrainedcharacters(ifitcanbeuseduntrained)orthatanuntrainedcharactercan't
attemptcheckswiththisskill(forskillsthataredesignatedasTrainedOnly).
Appraise(Int)
Check
YoucanappraisecommonorwellknownobjectswithaDC12Appraisecheck.Failuremeansthatyouestimatethevalueat
50%to150%(2d6+3times10%,)ofitsactualvalue.
AppraisingarareorexoticitemrequiresasuccessfulcheckagainstDC15,20,orhigher.Ifthecheckissuccessful,you
estimatethevaluecorrectly;failuremeansyoucannotestimatetheitemsvalue.
Amagnifyingglassgivesyoua+2circumstancebonusonAppraisechecksinvolvinganyitemthatissmallorhighly
detailed,suchasagem.Amerchantsscalegivesyoua+2circumstancebonusonAppraisechecksinvolvinganyitemsthat
arevaluedbyweight,includinganythingmadeofpreciousmetals.
Thesebonusesstack.
Action
Appraisinganitemtakes1minute(tenconsecutivefullroundactions).
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TryAgain
No.Youcannottryagainonthesameobject,regardlessofsuccess.
Special
Adwarfgetsa+2racialbonusonAppraisechecksthatarerelatedtostoneormetalitemsbecausedwarvesarefamiliar
withvaluableitemsofallkinds(especiallythosemadeofstoneormetal).
Themasterofaravenfamiliargainsa+3bonusonAppraisechecks.
AcharacterwiththeDiligentfeatgetsa+2bonusonAppraisechecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ranksinanyCraftskill,yougaina+2bonusonAppraisechecksrelatedtoitemsmadewiththatCraftskill.
Untrained
Forcommonitems,failureonanuntrainedcheckmeansnoestimate.Forrareitems,successmeansanestimateof50%to
150%(2d6+3times10%).
Balance(Dex;ArmorCheckPenalty)
Check
Youcanwalkonaprecarioussurface.Asuccessfulcheckletsyoumoveathalfyourspeedalongthesurfacefor1round.A
failureby4orlessmeansyoucantmovefor1round.Afailureby5ormoremeansyoufall.Thedifficultyvarieswiththe
surface,asfollows:
Table:BalanceDCs
NARROWSURFACE BALANCEDC1 DIFFICULTSURFACE BALANCEDC1
712incheswide 10 Unevenflagstone 102
26incheswide 15 Hewnstonefloor 102
Lessthan2incheswide 20 Slopedorangledfloor 102
1
AddmodifiersfromNarrowSurfaceModifiers,below,asappropriate.
2
Onlyifrunningorcharging.Failureby4orlessmeansthecharactercantrunorcharge,butmayotherwiseactnormally.
Table:NarrowSurfaceModifiers
SURFACE DCMODIFIER1
Lightlyobstructed +2
Severelyobstructed +5
Lightlyslippery +2
Severelyslippery +5
Slopedorangled +2
1
AddtheappropriatemodifiertotheBalanceDCofanarrowsurface.Thesemodifiersstack.
BeingAttackedwhileBalancing
Youareconsideredflatfootedwhilebalancing,sinceyoucantmovetoavoidablow,andthusyouloseyourDexterity
bonustoAC(ifany).Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinBalance,youarentconsideredflatfootedwhilebalancing.Ifyoutake
damagewhilebalancing,youmustmakeanotherBalancecheckagainstthesameDCtoremainstanding.
AcceleratedMovement
Youcantrytowalkacrossaprecarioussurfacemorequicklythannormal.Ifyouaccepta5penalty,youcanmoveyourfull
speedasamoveaction.(MovingtwiceyourspeedinaroundrequirestwoBalancechecks,oneforeachmoveactionused.)
Youmayalsoacceptthispenaltyinordertochargeacrossaprecarioussurface;chargingrequiresoneBalancecheckfor
eachmultipleofyourspeed(orfractionthereof)thatyoucharge.
Action
None.ABalancecheckdoesntrequireanaction;itismadeaspartofanotheractionorasareactiontoasituation.
Special
IfyouhavetheAgilefeat,yougeta+2bonusonBalancechecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinTumble,yougeta+2bonusonBalancechecks.
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Bluff(Cha)
Check
ABluffcheckisopposedbythetargetsSenseMotivecheck.Seetheaccompanyingtableforexamplesofdifferentkindsof
bluffsandthemodifiertothetargetsSenseMotivecheckforeachone.
Favorableandunfavorablecircumstancesweighheavilyontheoutcomeofabluff.Twocircumstancescanweighagainst
you:Thebluffishardtobelieve,ortheactionthatthetargetisaskedtotakegoesagainstitsselfinterest,nature,
personality,orders,orthelike.Ifitsimportant,youcandistinguishbetweenabluffthatfailsbecausethetargetdoesnt
believeitandonethatfailsbecauseitjustaskstoomuchofthetarget.Forinstance,ifthetargetgetsa+10bonusonits
SenseMotivecheckbecausethebluffdemandssomethingrisky,andtheSenseMotivechecksucceedsby10orless,then
thetargetdidntsomuchseethroughthebluffasprovereluctanttogoalongwithit.Atargetthatsucceedsby11ormore
hasseenthroughthebluff.
AsuccessfulBluffcheckindicatesthatthetargetreactsasyouwish,atleastforashorttime(usually1roundorless)or
believessomethingthatyouwantittobelieve.Bluff,however,isnotasuggestionspell.
Abluffrequiresinteractionbetweenyouandthetarget.Creaturesunawareofyoucannotbebluffed.
FeintinginCombat
YoucanalsouseBlufftomisleadanopponentinmeleecombat(sothatitcantdodgeyournextattackeffectively).Tofeint,
makeaBluffcheckopposedbyyourtargetsSenseMotivecheck,butinthiscase,thetargetmayadditsbaseattackbonus
totherollalongwithanyotherapplicablemodifiers.
IfyourBluffcheckresultexceedsthisspecialSenseMotivecheckresult,yourtargetisdenieditsDexteritybonustoAC(if
any)forthenextmeleeattackyoumakeagainstit.Thisattackmustbemadeonorbeforeyournextturn.
Feintinginthiswayagainstanonhumanoidisdifficultbecauseitshardertoreadastrangecreaturesbodylanguage;you
takea4penaltyonyourBluffcheck.AgainstacreatureofanimalIntelligence(1or2)itsevenharder;youtakea8
penalty.Againstanonintelligentcreature,itsimpossible.
Feintingincombatdoesnotprovokeanattackofopportunity.
CreatingaDiversiontoHide
YoucanusetheBluffskilltohelpyouhide.AsuccessfulBluffcheckgivesyouthemomentarydiversionyouneedtoattempt
aHidecheckwhilepeopleareawareofyou.Thisusagedoesnotprovokeanattackofopportunity.
DeliveringaSecretMessage
YoucanuseBlufftogetamessageacrosstoanothercharacterwithoutothersunderstandingit.TheDCis15forsimple
messages,or20forcomplexmessages,especiallythosethatrelyongettingacrossnewinformation.Failureby4orless
meansyoucantgetthemessageacross.Failureby5ormoremeansthatsomefalseinformationhasbeenimpliedor
inferred.AnyonelisteningtotheexchangecanmakeaSenseMotivecheckopposedbytheBluffcheckyoumadeto
transmitinordertointerceptyourmessage(seeSenseMotive).
Action
Varies.ABluffcheckmadeaspartofgeneralinteractionalwaystakesatleast1round(andisatleastafullroundaction),
butitcantakemuchlongerifyoutrysomethingelaborate.ABluffcheckmadetofeintincombatorcreateadiversionto
hideisastandardaction.ABluffcheckmadetodeliverasecretmessagedoesnttakeanaction;itispartofnormal
communication.
TryAgain
Varies.Generally,afailedBluffcheckinsocialinteractionmakesthetargettoosuspiciousforyoutotryagaininthesame
circumstances,butyoumayretryfreelyonBluffchecksmadetofeintincombat.Retriesarealsoallowedwhenyouare
tryingtosendamessage,butyoumayattemptsucharetryonlyonceperround.
Eachretrycarriesthesamechanceofmiscommunication.
Special
ArangergainsabonusonBluffcheckswhenusingthisskillagainstafavoredenemy.
Themasterofasnakefamiliargainsa+3bonusonBluffchecks.
IfyouhavethePersuasivefeat,yougeta+2bonusonBluffchecks.
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Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinBluff,yougeta+2bonusonDiplomacy,Intimidate,andSleightofHandchecks,aswellas
onDisguisechecksmadewhenyouknowyourebeingobservedandyoutrytoactincharacter.
Table:BluffExamples
EXAMPLECIRCUMSTANCES SENSEMOTIVEMODIFIER
Thetargetwantstobelieveyou. 5
Thebluffisbelievableanddoesntaffectthetargetmuch. +0
Thebluffisalittlehardtobelieveorputsthetargetatsomerisk. +5
Thebluffishardtobelieveorputsthetargetatsignificantrisk. +10
Thebluffiswayoutthere,almosttooincredibletoconsider. +20
Climb(Str;ArmorCheckPenalty)
Check
WithasuccessfulClimbcheck,youcanadvanceup,down,oracrossaslope,awall,orsomeothersteepincline(orevena
ceilingwithhandholds)atonequarteryournormalspeed.Aslopeisconsideredtobeanyinclineatananglemeasuring
lessthan60degrees;awallisanyinclineatananglemeasuring60degreesormore.
AClimbcheckthatfailsby4orlessmeansthatyoumakenoprogress,andonethatfailsby5ormoremeansthatyoufall
fromwhateverheightyouhavealreadyattained.
Aclimberskitgivesyoua+2circumstancebonusonClimbchecks.
TheDCofthecheckdependsontheconditionsoftheclimb.Comparethetaskwiththoseonthefollowingtableto
determineanappropriateDC.
Table:ClimbDCs
EXAMPLESURFACEORACTIVITY CLIMBDC
Aslopetoosteeptowalkup,oraknottedropewithawalltobraceagainst. 0
Aropewithawalltobraceagainst,oraknottedrope,oraropeaffectedbytheropetrickspell. 5
Asurfacewithledgestoholdontoandstandon,suchasaveryroughwallorashipsrigging. 10
Anysurfacewithadequatehandholdsandfootholds(naturalorartificial),suchasaveryroughnaturalrocksurface15
oratree,oranunknottedrope,orpullingyourselfupwhendanglingbyyourhands.
Anunevensurfacewithsomenarrowhandholdsandfootholds,suchasatypicalwallinadungeonorruins. 20
Aroughsurface,suchasanaturalrockwallorabrickwall. 25
Anoverhangorceilingwithhandholdsbutnofootholds. 25
Aperfectlysmooth,flat,verticalsurfacecannotbeclimbed.
Table:ClimbDCModifiers
EXAMPLESURFACEORACTIVITY CLIMBDCMODIFIER1
Climbingachimney(artificialornatural)orotherlocationwhereyoucanbraceagainsttwooppositewalls 10
(reducesDCby10).
Climbingacornerwhereyoucanbraceagainstperpendicularwalls(reducesDCby5). 5
Surfaceisslippery(increasesDCby5). +5
1
Thesemodifiersarecumulative;useanythatapply.
Youneedbothhandsfreetoclimb,butyoumayclingtoawallwithonehandwhileyoucastaspellortakesomeother
actionthatrequiresonlyonehand.Whileclimbing,youcantmovetoavoidablow,soyouloseyourDexteritybonustoAC
(ifany).Youalsocantuseashieldwhileclimbing.
Anytimeyoutakedamagewhileclimbing,makeaClimbcheckagainsttheDCoftheslopeorwall.Failuremeansyoufall
fromyourcurrentheightandsustaintheappropriatefallingdamage.
AcceleratedClimbing
Youtrytoclimbmorequicklythannormal.Byacceptinga5penalty,youcanmovehalfyourspeed(insteadofonequarter
yourspeed).
MakingYourOwnHandholdsandFootholds
Youcanmakeyourownhandholdsandfootholdsbypoundingpitonsintoawall.Doingsotakes1minuteperpiton,and
onepitonisneededper3feetofdistance.Aswithanysurfacethatoffershandholdsandfootholds,awallwithpitonsinit
hasaDCof15.Inthesameway,aclimberwithahandaxeorsimilarimplementcancuthandholdsinanicewall.
CatchingYourselfWhenFalling
Itspracticallyimpossibletocatchyourselfonawallwhilefalling.MakeaClimbcheck(DC=wallsDC+20)todoso.Its
mucheasiertocatchyourselfonaslope(DC=slopesDC+10).
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CatchingaFallingCharacterWhileClimbing
Ifsomeoneclimbingaboveyouoradjacenttoyoufalls,youcanattempttocatchthefallingcharacterifheorsheiswithin
yourreach.Doingsorequiresasuccessfulmeleetouchattackagainstthefallingcharacter(thoughheorshecanvoluntarily
foregoanyDexteritybonustoACifdesired).Ifyouhit,youmustimmediatelyattemptaClimbcheck(DC=wallsDC+
10).Successindicatesthatyoucatchthefallingcharacter,buthisorhertotalweight,includingequipment,cannotexceed
yourheavyloadlimitoryouautomaticallyfall.IfyoufailyourClimbcheckby4orless,youfailtostopthecharactersfall
butdontloseyourgriponthewall.Ifyoufailby5ormore,youfailtostopthecharactersfallandbeginfallingaswell.
Action
Climbingispartofmovement,soitsgenerallypartofamoveaction(andmaybecombinedwithothertypesofmovement
inamoveaction).EachmoveactionthatincludesanyclimbingrequiresaseparateClimbcheck.Catchingyourselfor
anotherfallingcharacterdoesnttakeanaction.
Special
Youcanusearopetohaulacharacterupward(orloweracharacter)throughsheerstrength.Youcanliftdoubleyour
maximumloadinthismanner.
Ahalflinghasa+2racialbonusonClimbchecksbecausehalflingsareagileandsurefooted.
Themasterofalizardfamiliargainsa+3bonusonClimbchecks.
IfyouhavetheAthleticfeat,yougeta+2bonusonClimbchecks.
Acreaturewithaclimbspeedhasa+8racialbonusonallClimbchecks.ThecreaturemustmakeaClimbchecktoclimb
anywallorslopewithaDChigherthan0,butitalwayscanchoosetotake10,evenifrushedorthreatenedwhileclimbing.
Ifacreaturewithaclimbspeedchoosesanacceleratedclimb(seeabove),itmovesatdoubleitsclimbspeed(oratitsland
speed,whicheverisslower)andmakesasingleClimbcheckata5penalty.SuchacreatureretainsitsDexteritybonusto
ArmorClass(ifany)whileclimbing,andopponentsgetnospecialbonustotheirattacksagainstit.Itcannot,however,use
therunactionwhileclimbing.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinUseRope,yougeta+2bonusonClimbchecksmadetoclimbarope,aknottedrope,ora
ropeandwallcombination.
Concentration(Con)
Check
YoumustmakeaConcentrationcheckwheneveryoumightpotentiallybedistracted(bytakingdamage,byharshweather,
andsoon)whileengagedinsomeactionthatrequiresyourfullattention.Suchactionsincludecastingaspell,
concentratingonanactivespell,directingaspell,usingaspelllikeability,orusingaskillthatwouldprovokeanattackof
opportunity.Ingeneral,ifanactionwouldntnormallyprovokeanattackofopportunity,youneednotmakea
Concentrationchecktoavoidbeingdistracted.
IftheConcentrationchecksucceeds,youmaycontinuewiththeactionasnormal.Ifthecheckfails,theactionautomatically
failsandiswasted.Ifyouwereintheprocessofcastingaspell,thespellislost.Ifyouwereconcentratingonanactive
spell,thespellendsasifyouhadceasedconcentratingonit.Ifyouweredirectingaspell,thedirectionfailsbutthespell
remainsactive.Ifyouwereusingaspelllikeability,thatuseoftheabilityislost.Askillusealsofails,andinsomecasesa
failedskillcheckmayhaveotherramificationsaswell.
ThetablebelowsummarizesvarioustypesofdistractionsthatcauseyoutomakeaConcentrationcheck.Ifthedistraction
occurswhileyouaretryingtocastaspell,youmustaddthelevelofthespellyouaretryingtocasttotheappropriate
ConcentrationDC.Ifmorethanonetypeofdistractionispresent,makeacheckforeachone;anyfailedConcentration
checkindicatesthatthetaskisnotcompleted.
Table:ConcentrationDCs
DISTRACTION CONCENTRATIONDC1
Damagedduringtheaction.2 10+damagedealt
Takingcontinuousdamageduringthedamagelastdealtaction.3 10+halfofcontinuous
Distractedbynondamagingspell.4 DistractingspellssaveDC
Vigorousmotion(onamovingmount,takingabouncywagonride,inasmallboatinroughwater, 10
belowdecksinastormtossedship).
Violentmotion(onagallopinghorse,takingaveryroughwagonride,inasmallboatinrapids,onthe 15
deckofastormtossedship).
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DISTRACTION CONCENTRATIONDC1
Extraordinarilyviolentmotion(earthquake). 20
Entangled. 15
Grapplingorpinned.(Youcancastonlyspellswithoutsomaticcomponentsforwhichyouhaveany 20
requiredmaterialcomponentinhand.)
Weatherisahighwindcarryingblindingrainorsleet. 5
Weatheriswinddrivenhail,dust,ordebris. 10
Weathercausedbyaspell,suchasstormofvengeance.4 DistractingspellssaveDC
1
Ifyouaretryingtocast,concentrateon,ordirectaspellwhenthedistractionoccurs,addthelevelofthespelltotheindicatedDC.
2
Suchasduringthecastingofaspellwithacastingtimeof1roundormore,ortheexecutionofanactivitythattakesmorethana
singlefullroundaction(suchasDisableDevice).Also,damagestemmingfromanattackofopportunityorreadiedattackmadein
responsetothespellbeingcast(forspellswithacastingtimeof1action)ortheactionbeingtaken(foractivitiesrequiringnomorethan
afullroundaction).(SeealsoDistractingSpellcasters,page160.)
3
Suchasfromacidarrow.
4
Ifthespellallowsnosave,usethesaveDCitwouldhaveifitdidallowasave.
Action
None.MakingaConcentrationcheckdoesnttakeanaction;itiseitherafreeaction(whenattemptedreactively)orpartof
anotheraction(whenattemptedactively).
TryAgain
Yes,thoughasuccessdoesntcanceltheeffectofapreviousfailure,suchasthelossofaspellyouwerecastingorthe
disruptionofaspellyouwereconcentratingon.
Special
YoucanuseConcentrationtocastaspell,useaspelllikeability,oruseaskilldefensively,soastoavoidattacksof
opportunityaltogether.Thisdoesntapplytootheractionsthatmightprovokeattacksofopportunity.
TheDCofthecheckis15(plusthespellslevel,ifcastingaspellorusingaspelllikeabilitydefensively).Ifthe
Concentrationchecksucceeds,youmayattempttheactionnormallywithoutprovokinganyattacksofopportunity.A
successfulConcentrationcheckstilldoesntallowyoutotake10onanothercheckifyouareinastressfulsituation;you
mustmakethechecknormally.IftheConcentrationcheckfails,therelatedactionalsoautomaticallyfails(withany
appropriateramifications),andtheactioniswasted,justasifyourconcentrationhadbeendisruptedbyadistraction.
AcharacterwiththeCombatCastingfeatgetsa+4bonusonConcentrationchecksmadetocastaspelloruseaspelllike
abilitywhileonthedefensiveorwhilegrapplingorpinned.
Craft(Int)
LikeKnowledge,Perform,andProfession,Craftisactuallyanumberofseparateskills.YoucouldhaveseveralCraftskills,
eachwithitsownranks,eachpurchasedasaseparateskill.
ACraftskillisspecificallyfocusedoncreatingsomething.Ifnothingiscreatedbytheendeavor,itprobablyfallsunderthe
headingofaProfessionskill.
Check
Youcanpracticeyourtradeandmakeadecentliving,earningabouthalfyourcheckresultingoldpiecesperweekof
dedicatedwork.Youknowhowtousethetoolsofyourtrade,howtoperformthecraftsdailytasks,howtosupervise
untrainedhelpers,andhowtohandlecommonproblems.(Untrainedlaborersandassistantsearnanaverageof1silver
pieceperday.)
ThebasicfunctionoftheCraftskill,however,istoallowyoutomakeanitemoftheappropriatetype.TheDCdependson
thecomplexityoftheitemtobecreated.TheDC,yourcheckresults,andthepriceoftheitemdeterminehowlongittakes
tomakeaparticularitem.Theitemsfinishedpricealsodeterminesthecostofrawmaterials.
Insomecases,thefabricatespellcanbeusedtoachievetheresultsofaCraftcheckwithnoactualcheckinvolved.
However,youmustmakeanappropriateCraftcheckwhenusingthespelltomakearticlesrequiringahighdegreeof
craftsmanship.
AsuccessfulCraftcheckrelatedtowoodworkinginconjunctionwiththecastingoftheironwoodspellenablesyoutomake
woodenitemsthathavethestrengthofsteel.
Whencastingthespellminorcreation,youmustsucceedonanappropriateCraftchecktomakeacomplexitem.
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Allcraftsrequireartisanstoolstogivethebestchanceofsuccess.Ifimprovisedtoolsareused,thecheckismadewitha2
circumstancepenalty.Ontheotherhand,masterworkartisanstoolsprovidea+2circumstancebonusonthecheck.
Todeterminehowmuchtimeandmoneyittakestomakeanitem,followthesesteps.
1. Findtheitemsprice.Putthepriceinsilverpieces(1gp=10sp).
2. FindtheDCfromthetablebelow.
3. Payonethirdoftheitemspriceforthecostofrawmaterials.
4. MakeanappropriateCraftcheckrepresentingoneweekswork.Ifthechecksucceeds,multiplyyourcheckresultbythe
DC.IftheresulttheDCequalsthepriceoftheiteminsp,thenyouhavecompletedtheitem.(IftheresulttheDC
equalsdoubleortriplethepriceoftheiteminsilverpieces,thenyouvecompletedthetaskinonehalforonethirdof
thetime.OthermultiplesoftheDCreducethetimeinthesamemanner.)IftheresulttheDCdoesntequaltheprice,
thenitrepresentstheprogressyouvemadethisweek.RecordtheresultandmakeanewCraftcheckforthenextweek.
Eachweek,youmakemoreprogressuntilyourtotalreachesthepriceoftheiteminsilverpieces.
Ifyoufailacheckby4orless,youmakenoprogressthisweek.
Ifyoufailby5ormore,youruinhalftherawmaterialsandhavetopayhalftheoriginalrawmaterialcostagain.
ProgressbytheDay
Youcanmakechecksbythedayinsteadofbytheweek.Inthiscaseyourprogress(checkresultDC)isincopperpieces
insteadofsilverpieces.
CreatingMasterworkItems
Youcanmakeamasterworkitemaweapon,suitofarmor,shield,ortoolthatconveysabonusonitsusethroughits
exceptionalcraftsmanship,notthroughbeingmagical.Tocreateamasterworkitem,youcreatethemasterworkcomponent
asifitwereaseparateiteminadditiontothestandarditem.Themasterworkcomponenthasitsownprice(300gpfora
weaponor150gpforasuitofarmororashield)andaCraftDCof20.Onceboththestandardcomponentandthe
masterworkcomponentarecompleted,themasterworkitemisfinished.Note:Thecostyoupayforthemasterwork
componentisonethirdofthegivenamount,justasitisforthecostinrawmaterials.
RepairingItems
Generally,youcanrepairanitembymakingchecksagainstthesameDCthatittooktomaketheiteminthefirstplace.The
costofrepairinganitemisonefifthoftheitemsprice.
WhenyouusetheCraftskilltomakeaparticularsortofitem,theDCforchecksinvolvingthecreationofthatitemare
typicallyasgivenonthefollowingtable.
ITEM CRAFTSKILL CRAFTDC
Acid Alchemy1 15
Alchemistsfire,smokestick,ortindertwig Alchemy1 20
Antitoxin,sunrod,tanglefootbag,orthunderstone Alchemy1 25
Armororshield Armorsmithing 10+ACbonus
Longboworshortbow Bowmaking 12
Compositelongboworcompositeshortbow Bowmaking 15
Compositelongboworcompositeshortbowwithhighstrengthrating Bowmaking 15+(2rating)
Crossbow Weaponsmithing 15
Simplemeleeorthrownweapon Weaponsmithing 12
Martialmeleeorthrownweapon Weaponsmithing 15
Exoticmeleeorthrownweapon Weaponsmithing 18
Mechanicaltrap Trapmaking Varies2
Verysimpleitem(woodenspoon) Varies 5
Typicalitem(ironpot) Varies 10
Highqualityitem(bell) Varies 15
Complexorsuperioritem(lock) Varies 20
1
Youmustbeaspellcastertocraftanyoftheseitems.
2
Trapshavetheirownrulesforconstruction.
Action
Doesnotapply.Craftchecksaremadebythedayorweek(seeabove).
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TryAgain
Yes,buteachtimeyoumissby5ormore,youruinhalftherawmaterialsandhavetopayhalftheoriginalrawmaterial
costagain.
Special
Adwarfhasa+2racialbonusonCraftchecksthatarerelatedtostoneormetal,becausedwarvesareespeciallycapable
withstoneworkandmetalwork.
Agnomehasa+2racialbonusonCraft(alchemy)checksbecausegnomeshavesensitivenoses.
Youmayvoluntarilyadd+10totheindicatedDCtocraftanitem.Thisallowsyoutocreatetheitemmorequickly(since
youllbemultiplyingthishigherDCbyyourCraftcheckresulttodetermineprogress).Youmustdecidewhethertoincrease
theDCbeforeyoumakeeachweeklyordailycheck.
TomakeanitemusingCraft(alchemy),youmusthavealchemicalequipmentandbeaspellcaster.Ifyouareworkingina
city,youcanbuywhatyouneedaspartoftherawmaterialscosttomaketheitem,butalchemicalequipmentisdifficultor
impossibletocomebyinsomeplaces.Purchasingandmaintaininganalchemistslabgrantsa+2circumstancebonuson
Craft(alchemy)checksbecauseyouhavetheperfecttoolsforthejob,butitdoesnotaffectthecostofanyitemsmade
usingtheskill.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ranksinaCraftskill,yougeta+2bonusonAppraisechecksrelatedtoitemsmadewiththatCraftskill.
DecipherScript(Int;TrainedOnly)
Check
Youcandecipherwritinginanunfamiliarlanguageoramessagewritteninanincompleteorarchaicform.ThebaseDCis
20forthesimplestmessages,25forstandardtexts,and30orhigherforintricate,exotic,orveryoldwriting.
Ifthechecksucceeds,youunderstandthegeneralcontentofapieceofwritingaboutonepagelong(ortheequivalent).If
thecheckfails,makeaDC5Wisdomchecktoseeifyouavoiddrawingafalseconclusionaboutthetext.(Successmeans
thatyoudonotdrawafalseconclusion;failuremeansthatyoudo.)
BoththeDecipherScriptcheckand(ifnecessary)theWisdomcheckaremadesecretly,sothatyoucanttellwhetherthe
conclusionyoudrawistrueorfalse.
Action
Decipheringtheequivalentofasinglepageofscripttakes1minute(tenconsecutivefullroundactions).
TryAgain
No.
Special
AcharacterwiththeDiligentfeatgetsa+2bonusonDecipherScriptchecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinDecipherScript,yougeta+2bonusonUseMagicDevicechecksinvolvingscrolls.
Diplomacy(Cha)
Check
Youcanchangetheattitudesofothers(nonplayercharacters)withasuccessfulDiplomacycheck;seetheInfluencingNPC
Attitudessidebar,below,forbasicDCs.Innegotiations,participantsrollopposedDiplomacychecks,andthewinnergains
theadvantage.Opposedchecksalsoresolvesituationswhentwoadvocatesordiplomatspleadoppositecasesinahearing
beforeathirdparty.
InfluencingNPCAttitudes
UsethetablebelowtodeterminetheeffectivenessofDiplomacychecks(orCharismachecks)madetoinfluencethe
attitudeofanonplayercharacter,orwildempathychecksmadetoinfluencetheattitudeofananimalormagicalbeast.
Table:InfluencingNPCAttitudes
INITIALATTITUDE NEWATTITUDE(DCTOACHIEVE)
HOSTILE UNFRIENDLY INDIFFERENT FRIENDLY HELPFUL
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INITIALATTITUDE NEWATTITUDE(DCTOACHIEVE)
Hostile Lessthan20 20 25 35 50
Unfriendly Lessthan5 5 15 25 40
Indifferent Lessthan1 1 15 30
Friendly Lessthan1 1 20
Helpful Lessthan1 1
Table:ReactionsbyAttitude
ATTITUDE MEANS POSSIBLEACTIONS
Hostile Willtakeriskstohurtyou Attack,interfere,berate,flee
Unfriendly Wishesyouill Mislead,gossip,avoid,watchsuspiciously,insult
Indifferent Doesntmuchcare Sociallyexpectedinteraction
Friendly Wishesyouwell Chat,advise,offerlimitedhelp,advocate
Helpful Willtakeriskstohelpyou Protect,backup,heal,aid
Action
ChangingothersattitudeswithDiplomacygenerallytakesatleast1fullminute(10consecutivefullroundactions).In
somesituations,thistimerequirementmaygreatlyincrease.ArushedDiplomacycheckcanbemadeasafullroundaction,
butyoutakea10penaltyonthecheck.
TryAgain
Optional,butnotrecommendedbecauseretriesusuallydonotwork.EveniftheinitialDiplomacychecksucceeds,theother
charactercanbepersuadedonlysofar,andaretrymaydomoreharmthangood.Iftheinitialcheckfails,theother
characterhasprobablybecomemorefirmlycommittedtohisposition,andaretryisfutile.
Special
Ahalfelfhasa+2racialbonusonDiplomacychecks.
IfyouhavetheNegotiatorfeat,yougeta+2bonusonDiplomacychecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinBluff,Knowledge(nobilityandroyalty),orSenseMotive,yougeta+2bonusonDiplomacy
checks.
DisableDevice(Int;TrainedOnly)
Check
TheDisableDevicecheckismadesecretly,sothatyoudontnecessarilyknowwhetheryouvesucceeded.
TheDCdependsonhowtrickythedeviceis.Disabling(orriggingorjamming)afairlysimpledevicehasaDCof10;more
intricateandcomplexdeviceshavehigherDCs.
Ifthechecksucceeds,youdisablethedevice.Ifitfailsby4orless,youhavefailedbutcantryagain.Ifyoufailby5or
more,somethinggoeswrong.Ifthedeviceisatrap,youspringit.Ifyoureattemptingsomesortofsabotage,youthinkthe
deviceisdisabled,butitstillworksnormally.
Youalsocanrigsimpledevicessuchassaddlesorwagonwheelstoworknormallyforawhileandthenfailorfalloffsome
timelater(usuallyafter1d4roundsorminutesofuse).
Table:DisableDeviceDCs
DEVICE TIME DISABLEDEVICEDC1 EXAMPLE
Simple 1round 10 Jamalock
Tricky 1d4rounds 15 Sabotageawagonwheel
Difficult 2d4rounds 20 Disarmatrap,resetatrap
Wicked 2d4rounds 25 Disarmacomplextrap,cleverlysabotageaclockworkdevice
1
Ifyouattempttoleavebehindnotraceofyourtampering,add5totheDC.
ItspossibletoruinmanytrapswithoutmakingaDisableDevicecheck.
RangedAttackTraps
Onceatrapslocationisknown,theobviouswaytoruinitistosmashthemechanismassumingthemechanismcanbe
accessed.Failingthat,itspossibletopluguptheholesfromwhichtheprojectilesemerge.Doingthispreventsthetrapfrom
firingunlessitsammunitiondoesenoughdamagetobreakthroughtheplugs.
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MeleeAttackTraps
Thesedevicescanbethwartedbysmashingthemechanismorblockingtheweapons,asnotedabove.Alternatively,ifa
characterstudiesthetrapasittriggers,hemightbeabletotimehisdodgesjustrighttoavoiddamage.Acharacterwhois
doingnothingbutstudyingatrapwhenitfirstgoesoffgainsa+4dodgebonusagainstitsattacksifitistriggeredagain
withinthenextminute.
Pits
Disablingapittrapgenerallyruinsonlythetrapdoor,makingitanuncoveredpit.Fillinginthepitorbuildingamakeshift
bridgeacrossitisanapplicationofmanuallabor,nottheDisableDeviceskill.Characterscouldneutralizeanyspikesatthe
bottomofapitbyattackingthemtheybreakjustasdaggersdo.
Action
TheamountoftimeneededtomakeaDisableDevicecheckdependsonthetask,asnotedabove.Disablingasimpledevice
takes1roundandisafullroundaction.Anintricateorcomplexdevicerequires1d4or2d4rounds.
TryAgain
Varies.Youcanretryifyouhavemissedthecheckby4orless,thoughyoumustbeawarethatyouhavefailedinorderto
tryagain.
Special
IfyouhavetheNimbleFingersfeat,yougeta+2bonusonDisableDevicechecks.
AroguewhobeatsatrapsDCby10ormorecanstudythetrap,figureouthowitworks,andbypassit(alongwithher
companions)withoutdisarmingit.
Restriction
Rogues(andothercharacterswiththetrapfindingclassfeature)candisarmmagictraps.AmagictrapgenerallyhasaDCof
25+thespelllevelofthemagicusedtocreateit.
Thespellsfiretrap,glyphofwarding,symbol,andteleportationcirclealsocreatetrapsthataroguecandisarmwitha
successfulDisableDevicecheck.Spikegrowthandspikestones,however,createmagictrapsagainstwhichDisableDevice
checksdonotsucceed.Seetheindividualspelldescriptionsfordetails.
Disguise(Cha)
Check
YourDisguisecheckresultdetermineshowgoodthedisguiseis,anditisopposedbyothersSpotcheckresults.Ifyoudont
drawanyattentiontoyourself,othersdonotgettomakeSpotchecks.Ifyoucometotheattentionofpeoplewhoare
suspicious(suchasaguardwhoiswatchingcommonerswalkingthroughacitygate),itcanbeassumedthatsuch
observersaretaking10ontheirSpotchecks.
YougetonlyoneDisguisecheckperuseoftheskill,evenifseveralpeoplearemakingSpotchecksagainstit.TheDisguise
checkismadesecretly,sothatyoucantbesurehowgoodtheresultis.
Theeffectivenessofyourdisguisedependsinpartonhowmuchyoureattemptingtochangeyourappearance.
Table:DisguiseCheckModifiers
DISGUISE DISGUISECHECKMODIFIER
Minordetailsonly +5
Disguisedasdifferentgender1 2
Disguisedasdifferentrace1 2
Disguisedasdifferentagecategory1 22
1
Thesemodifiersarecumulative;useanythatapply.
2
Perstepofdifferencebetweenyouractualagecategoryandyourdisguisedagecategory.Thestepsare:young(youngerthan
adulthood),adulthood,middleage,old,andvenerable.
Ifyouareimpersonatingaparticularindividual,thosewhoknowwhatthatpersonlookslikegetabonusontheirSpot
checksaccordingtothetablebelow.Furthermore,theyareautomaticallyconsideredtobesuspiciousofyou,soopposed
checksarealwayscalledfor.
Table:ViewerSpotCheckBonus
FAMILIARITY VIEWERSSPOTCHECKBONUS
Recognizesonsight +4
Friendsorassociates +6
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FAMILIARITY VIEWERSSPOTCHECKBONUS
Closefriends +8
Intimate +10
Usually,anindividualmakesaSpotchecktoseethroughyourdisguiseimmediatelyuponmeetingyouandeachhour
thereafter.Ifyoucasuallymeetmanydifferentcreatures,eachforashorttime,checkonceperdayorhour,usingan
averageSpotmodifierforthegroup.
Action
Creatingadisguiserequires1d310minutesofwork.
TryAgain
Yes.Youmaytrytoredoafaileddisguise,butonceothersknowthatadisguisewasattempted,theyllbemoresuspicious.
Special
Magicthataltersyourform,suchasalterself,disguiseself,polymorph,orshapechange,grantsyoua+10bonuson
Disguisechecks(seetheindividualspelldescriptions).YoumustsucceedonaDisguisecheckwitha+10bonustoduplicate
theappearanceofaspecificindividualusingtheveilspell.Divinationmagicthatallowspeopletoseethroughillusions
(suchastrueseeing)doesnotpenetrateamundanedisguise,butitcannegatethemagicalcomponentofamagically
enhancedone.
YoumustmakeaDisguisecheckwhenyoucastasimulacrumspelltodeterminehowgoodthelikenessis.
IfyouhavetheDeceptivefeat,yougeta+2bonusonDisguisechecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinBluff,yougeta+2bonusonDisguisecheckswhenyouknowthatyourebeingobservedand
youtrytoactincharacter.
EscapeArtist(Dex;ArmorCheckPenalty)
Check
ThetablebelowgivestheDCstoescapevariousformsofrestraints.
Ropes
YourEscapeArtistcheckisopposedbythebindersUseRopecheck.Sinceitseasiertotiesomeoneupthantoescapefrom
beingtiedup,thebindergetsa+10bonusonhisorhercheck.
ManaclesandMasterworkManacles
TheDCformanaclesissetbytheirconstruction.
TightSpace
TheDCnotedonthetableisforgettingthroughaspacewhereyourheadfitsbutyourshouldersdont.Ifthespaceislong
youmayneedtomakemultiplechecks.Youcantgetthroughaspacethatyourheaddoesnotfitthrough.
Grappler
YoucanmakeanEscapeArtistcheckopposedbyyourenemysgrapplechecktogetoutofagrappleoroutofapinned
condition(sothatyoureonlygrappling).
Table:EscapeArtistDCs
RESTRAINT ESCAPEARTISTDC
RopesBinders UseRopecheckat+10
Net,animateropespell,commandplantsspell,controlplantsspell,orentanglespell 20
Snarespell 23
Manacles 30
Tightspace 30
Masterworkmanacles 35
Grappler Grapplersgrapplecheckresult
Action
MakinganEscapeArtistchecktoescapefromropebindings,manacles,orotherrestraints(exceptagrappler)requires1
minuteofwork.Escapingfromanetorananimaterope,commandplants,controlplants,orentanglespellisafullround
action.Escapingfromagrappleorpinisastandardaction.Squeezingthroughatightspacetakesatleast1minute,maybe
longer,dependingonhowlongthespaceis.
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TryAgain
Varies.Youcanmakeanothercheckafterafailedcheckifyouresqueezingyourwaythroughatightspace,makingmultiple
checks.Ifthesituationpermits,youcanmakeadditionalchecks,oreventake20,aslongasyourenotbeingactively
opposed.
Special
IfyouhavetheAgilefeat,yougeta+2bonusonEscapeArtistchecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinEscapeArtist,yougeta+2bonusonUseRopecheckstobindsomeone.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinUseRope,yougeta+2bonusonEscapeArtistcheckswhenescapingfromropebonds.
Forgery(Int)
Check
Forgeryrequireswritingmaterialsappropriatetothedocumentbeingforged,enoughlightorsufficientvisualacuitytosee
thedetailsofwhatyourewriting,waxforseals(ifappropriate),andsometime.Toforgeadocumentonwhichthe
handwritingisnotspecifictoaperson(militaryorders,agovernmentdecree,abusinessledger,orthelike),youneedonly
tohaveseenasimilardocumentbefore,andyougaina+8bonusonyourcheck.Toforgeasignature,youneedan
autographofthatpersontocopy,andyougaina+4bonusonthecheck.Toforgealongerdocumentwritteninthehandof
someparticularperson,alargesampleofthatpersonshandwritingisneeded.
TheForgerycheckismadesecretly,sothatyourenotsurehowgoodyourforgeryis.AswithDisguise,youdontevenneed
tomakeacheckuntilsomeoneexaminesthework.YourForgerycheckisopposedbytheForgerycheckofthepersonwho
examinesthedocumenttocheckitsauthenticity.Theexaminergainsmodifiersonhisorhercheckifanyoftheconditions
onthetablebelowexist.
Table:ForgeryCheckModifiers
CONDITION READERSFORGERYCHECKMODIFIER
Typeofdocumentunknowntoreader 2
Typeofdocumentsomewhatknowntoreader +0
Typeofdocumentwellknowntoreader +2
Handwritingnotknowntoreader 2
Handwritingsomewhatknowntoreader +0
Handwritingintimatelyknowntoreader +2
Readeronlycasuallyreviewsthedocument 2
Adocumentthatcontradictsprocedure,orders,orpreviousknowledge,oronethatrequiressacrificeonthepartofthe
personcheckingthedocumentcanincreasethatcharacterssuspicion(andthuscreatefavorablecircumstancesforthe
checkersopposingForgerycheck).
Action
Forgingaveryshortandsimpledocumenttakesabout1minute.Alongerormorecomplexdocumenttakes1d4minutes
perpage.
TryAgain
Usually,no.Aretryisneverpossibleafteraparticularreaderdetectsaparticularforgery.Butthedocumentcreatedbythe
forgermightstillfoolsomeoneelse.TheresultofaForgerycheckforaparticulardocumentmustbeusedforeveryinstance
ofadifferentreaderexaminingthedocument.Noreadercanattempttodetectaparticularforgerymorethanonce;ifthat
oneopposedcheckgoesinfavoroftheforger,thenthereadercanttryusinghisownskillagain,evenifhessuspicious
aboutthedocument.
Special
IfyouhavetheDeceitfulfeat,yougeta+2bonusonForgerychecks.
Restriction
Forgeryislanguagedependent;thus,toforgedocumentsanddetectforgeries,youmustbeabletoreadandwritethe
languageinquestion.AbarbariancantlearntheForgeryskillunlesshehaslearnedtoreadandwrite.
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GatherInformation(Cha)
Check
Aneveningstime,afewgoldpiecesforbuyingdrinksandmakingfriends,andaDC10GatherInformationcheckgetyoua
generalideaofacitysmajornewsitems,assumingtherearenoobviousreasonswhytheinformationwouldbewithheld.
Thehigheryourcheckresult,thebettertheinformation.
Ifyouwanttofindoutaboutaspecificrumor,oraspecificitem,orobtainamap,ordosomethingelsealongthoselines,
theDCforthecheckis15to25,orevenhigher.
Action
AtypicalGatherInformationchecktakes1d4+1hours.
TryAgain
Yes,butittakestimeforeachcheck.Furthermore,youmaydrawattentiontoyourselfifyourepeatedlypursueacertain
typeofinformation.
Special
IfyouhavetheInvestigatorfeat,yougeta+2bonusonGatherInformationchecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(local),yougeta+2bonusonGatherInformationchecks.
HandleAnimal(Cha;TrainedOnly)
Check
TheDCdependsonwhatyouaretryingtodo.
Table:HandleAnimalDCs
TASK HANDLEANIMALDC
Handleananimal 10
Pushananimal 25
Teachananimalatrick 15or201
Trainananimalforageneralpurpose 15or201
Rearawildanimal 15+HDofanimal
1
Seethespecifictrickorpurposebelow
Table:TrickorPurposeDCs
GENERALPURPOSE DC
Combatriding 20
Fighting 20
Guarding 20
Heavylabor 15
Hunting 20
Performance 15
Riding 15
HandleanAnimal
Thistaskinvolvescommandingananimaltoperformataskortrickthatitknows.Iftheanimaliswoundedorhastaken
anynonlethaldamageorabilityscoredamage,theDCincreasesby2.Ifyourchecksucceeds,theanimalperformsthetask
ortrickonitsnextaction.
PushanAnimal
Topushananimalmeanstogetittoperformataskortrickthatitdoesntknowbutisphysicallycapableofperforming.
Thiscategoryalsocoversmakingananimalperformaforcedmarchorforcingittohustleformorethan1hourbetween
sleepcycles.Iftheanimaliswoundedorhastakenanynonlethaldamageorabilityscoredamage,theDCincreasesby2.If
yourchecksucceeds,theanimalperformsthetaskortrickonitsnextaction.
TeachanAnimalaTrick
YoucanteachananimalaspecifictrickwithoneweekofworkandasuccessfulHandleAnimalcheckagainsttheindicated
DC.AnanimalwithanIntelligencescoreof1canlearnamaximumofthreetricks,whileananimalwithanIntelligence
scoreof2canlearnamaximumofsixtricks.Possibletricks(andtheirassociatedDCs)include,butarenotnecessarily
limitedto,thefollowing.
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Attack(DC20):Theanimalattacksapparentenemies.Youmaypointtoaparticularcreaturethatyouwishtheanimalto
attack,anditwillcomplyifable.Normally,ananimalwillattackonlyhumanoids,monstroushumanoids,giants,orother
animals.Teachingananimaltoattackallcreatures(includingsuchunnaturalcreaturesasundeadandaberrations)counts
astwotricks.
Come(DC15):Theanimalcomestoyou,evenifitnormallywouldnotdoso.
Defend(DC20):Theanimaldefendsyou(orisreadytodefendyouifnothreatispresent),evenwithoutanycommand
beinggiven.Alternatively,youcancommandtheanimaltodefendaspecificothercharacter.
Down(DC15):Theanimalbreaksofffromcombatorotherwisebacksdown.Ananimalthatdoesntknowthistrick
continuestofightuntilitmustflee(duetoinjury,afeareffect,orthelike)oritsopponentisdefeated.
Fetch(DC15):Theanimalgoesandgetssomething.Ifyoudonotpointoutaspecificitem,theanimalfetchessome
randomobject.
Guard(DC20):Theanimalstaysinplaceandpreventsothersfromapproaching.
Heel(DC15):Theanimalfollowsyouclosely,eventoplaceswhereitnormallywouldntgo.
Perform(DC15):Theanimalperformsavarietyofsimpletricks,suchassittingup,rollingover,roaringorbarking,andso
on.
Seek(DC15):Theanimalmovesintoanareaandlooksaroundforanythingthatisobviouslyaliveoranimate.
Stay(DC15):Theanimalstaysinplace,waitingforyoutoreturn.Itdoesnotchallengeothercreaturesthatcomeby,
thoughitstilldefendsitselfifitneedsto.
Track(DC20):Theanimaltracksthescentpresentedtoit.(Thisrequirestheanimaltohavethescentability)
Work(DC15):Theanimalpullsorpushesamediumorheavyload.
TrainanAnimalforaPurpose
Ratherthanteachingananimalindividualtricks,youcansimplytrainitforageneralpurpose.Essentially,ananimals
purposerepresentsapreselectedsetofknowntricksthatfitintoacommonscheme,suchasguardingorheavylabor.The
animalmustmeetallthenormalprerequisitesforalltricksincludedinthetrainingpackage.Ifthepackageincludesmore
thanthreetricks,theanimalmusthaveanIntelligencescoreof2.
Ananimalcanbetrainedforonlyonegeneralpurpose,thoughifthecreatureiscapableoflearningadditionaltricks(above
andbeyondthoseincludedinitsgeneralpurpose),itmaydoso.Trainingananimalforapurposerequiresfewerchecks
thanteachingindividualtricksdoes,butnolesstime.
CombatRiding(DC20):Ananimaltrainedtobearariderintocombatknowsthetricksattack,come,defend,down,guard,
andheel.Trainingananimalforcombatridingtakessixweeks.Youmayalsoupgradeananimaltrainedforridingtoone
trainedforcombatridingbyspendingthreeweeksandmakingasuccessfulDC20HandleAnimalcheck.Thenewgeneral
purposeandtrickscompletelyreplacetheanimalspreviouspurposeandanytricksitonceknew.Warhorsesandridingdogs
arealreadytrainedtobearridersintocombat,andtheydontrequireanyadditionaltrainingforthispurpose.
Fighting(DC20):Ananimaltrainedtoengageincombatknowsthetricksattack,down,andstay.Trainingananimalfor
fightingtakesthreeweeks.
Guarding(DC20):Ananimaltrainedtoguardknowsthetricksattack,defend,down,andguard.Trainingananimalfor
guardingtakesfourweeks.
HeavyLabor(DC15):Ananimaltrainedforheavylaborknowsthetrickscomeandwork.Trainingananimalforheavy
labortakestwoweeks.
Hunting(DC20):Ananimaltrainedforhuntingknowsthetricksattack,down,fetch,heel,seek,andtrack.Trainingan
animalforhuntingtakessixweeks.
Performance(DC15):Ananimaltrainedforperformanceknowsthetrickscome,fetch,heel,perform,andstay.Trainingan
animalforperformancetakesfiveweeks.
Riding(DC15):Ananimaltrainedtobearariderknowsthetrickscome,heel,andstay.Trainingananimalforridingtakes
threeweeks.
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RearaWildAnimal
Torearananimalmeanstoraiseawildcreaturefrominfancysothatitbecomesdomesticated.Ahandlercanrearasmany
asthreecreaturesofthesamekindatonce.
Asuccessfullydomesticatedanimalcanbetaughttricksatthesametimeitsbeingraised,oritcanbetaughtasa
domesticatedanimallater.
Action
Varies.Handlingananimalisamoveaction,whilepushingananimalisafullroundaction.(Adruidorrangercanhandle
heranimalcompanionasafreeactionorpushitasamoveaction.)Fortaskswithspecifictimeframesnotedabove,you
mustspendhalfthistime(attherateof3hoursperdayperanimalbeinghandled)workingtowardcompletionofthetask
beforeyouattempttheHandleAnimalcheck.Ifthecheckfails,yourattempttoteach,rear,ortraintheanimalfailsandyou
neednotcompletetheteaching,rearing,ortrainingtime.Ifthechecksucceeds,youmustinvesttheremainderofthetime
tocompletetheteaching,rearing,ortraining.Ifthetimeisinterruptedorthetaskisnotfollowedthroughtocompletion,
theattempttoteach,rear,ortraintheanimalautomaticallyfails.
TryAgain
Yes,exceptforrearingananimal.
Special
YoucanusethisskillonacreaturewithanIntelligencescoreof1or2thatisnotananimal,buttheDCofanysuchcheck
increasesby5.Suchcreatureshavethesamelimitontricksknownasanimalsdo.
Adruidorrangergainsa+4circumstancebonusonHandleAnimalchecksinvolvingheranimalcompanion.
Inaddition,adruidsorrangersanimalcompanionknowsoneormorebonustricks,whichdontcountagainstthenormal
limitontricksknownanddontrequireanytrainingtimeorHandleAnimalcheckstoteach.
IfyouhavetheAnimalAffinityfeat,yougeta+2bonusonHandleAnimalchecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinHandleAnimal,yougeta+2bonusonRidechecksandwildempathychecks.
Untrained
IfyouhavenoranksinHandleAnimal,youcanuseaCharismachecktohandleandpushdomesticanimals,butyoucant
teach,rear,ortrainanimals.AdruidorrangerwithnoranksinHandleAnimalcanuseaCharismachecktohandleand
pushheranimalcompanion,butshecantteach,rear,ortrainothernondomesticanimals.
Heal(Wis)
Check
TheDCandeffectdependonthetaskyouattempt.
Table:HealDCs
TASKHEAL DC
Firstaid 15
Longtermcare 15
Treatwoundfromcaltrop,spikegrowth,orspikestones 15
Treatpoison PoisonssaveDC
Treatdisease DiseasessaveDC
FirstAid
Youusuallyusefirstaidtosaveadyingcharacter.Ifacharacterhasnegativehitpointsandislosinghitpoints(attherate
of1perround,1perhour,or1perday),youcanmakehimorherstable.Astablecharacterregainsnohitpointsbutstops
losingthem.
LongTermCare
Providinglongtermcaremeanstreatingawoundedpersonforadayormore.IfyourHealcheckissuccessful,thepatient
recovershitpointsorabilityscorepoints(losttoabilitydamage)attwicethenormalrate:2hitpointsperlevelforafull8
hoursofrestinaday,or4hitpointsperlevelforeachfulldayofcompleterest;2abilityscorepointsforafull8hoursof
restinaday,or4abilityscorepointsforeachfulldayofcompleterest.
Youcantendasmanyassixpatientsatatime.Youneedafewitemsandsupplies(bandages,salves,andsoon)thatare
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easytocomebyinsettledlands.Givinglongtermcarecountsaslightactivityforthehealer.Youcannotgivelongtermcare
toyourself.
TreatWoundfromCaltrop,SpikeGrowth,orSpikeStones
Acreaturewoundedbysteppingonacaltropmovesatonehalfnormalspeed.AsuccessfulHealcheckremovesthis
movementpenalty.
AcreaturewoundedbyaspikegrowthorspikestonesspellmustsucceedonaReflexsaveortakeinjuriesthatreducehis
speedbyonethird.Anothercharactercanremovethispenaltybytaking10minutestodressthevictimsinjuriesand
succeedingonaHealcheckagainstthespellssaveDC.
TreatPoison
Totreatpoisonmeanstotendasinglecharacterwhohasbeenpoisonedandwhoisgoingtotakemoredamagefromthe
poison(orsuffersomeothereffect).Everytimethepoisonedcharactermakesasavingthrowagainstthepoison,youmake
aHealcheck.Thepoisonedcharacterusesyourcheckresultorhisorhersavingthrow,whicheverishigher.
TreatDisease
Totreatadiseasemeanstotendasinglediseasedcharacter.Everytimeheorshemakesasavingthrowagainstdisease
effects,youmakeaHealcheck.Thediseasedcharacterusesyourcheckresultorhisorhersavingthrow,whicheveris
higher.
Action
Providingfirstaid,treatingawound,ortreatingpoisonisastandardaction.Treatingadiseaseortendingacreature
woundedbyaspikegrowthorspikestonesspelltakes10minutesofwork.Providinglongtermcarerequires8hoursof
lightactivity.
TryAgain
Varies.Generallyspeaking,youcanttryaHealcheckagainwithoutproofoftheoriginalchecksfailure.Youcanalways
retryachecktoprovidefirstaid,assumingthetargetofthepreviousattemptisstillalive.
Special
AcharacterwiththeSelfSufficientfeatgetsa+2bonusonHealchecks.
Ahealerskitgivesyoua+2circumstancebonusonHealchecks.
Hide(Dex;ArmorCheckPenalty)
Check
YourHidecheckisopposedbytheSpotcheckofanyonewhomightseeyou.Youcanmoveuptoonehalfyournormal
speedandhideatnopenalty.Whenmovingataspeedgreaterthanonehalfbutlessthanyournormalspeed,youtakea5
penalty.Itspracticallyimpossible(20penalty)tohidewhileattacking,runningorcharging.
AcreaturelargerorsmallerthanMediumtakesasizebonusorpenaltyonHidechecksdependingonitssizecategory:Fine
+16,Diminutive+12,Tiny+8,Small+4,Large4,Huge8,Gargantuan12,Colossal16.
YouneedcoverorconcealmentinordertoattemptaHidecheck.Totalcoverortotalconcealmentusually(butnotalways;
seeSpecial,below)obviatestheneedforaHidecheck,sincenothingcanseeyouanyway.
Ifpeopleareobservingyou,evencasually,youcanthide.Youcanrunaroundacornerorbehindcoversothatyoureoutof
sightandthenhide,buttheothersthenknowatleastwhereyouwent.
Ifyourobserversaremomentarilydistracted(suchasbyaBluffcheck;seebelow),though,youcanattempttohide.While
theothersturntheirattentionfromyou,youcanattemptaHidecheckifyoucangettoahidingplaceofsomekind.(Asa
generalguideline,thehidingplacehastobewithin1footperrankyouhaveinHide.)Thischeck,however,ismadeata
10penaltybecauseyouhavetomovefast.
Sniping
Ifyouvealreadysuccessfullyhiddenatleast10feetfromyourtarget,youcanmakeonerangedattack,thenimmediately
hideagain.Youtakea20penaltyonyourHidechecktoconcealyourselfaftertheshot.
CreatingaDiversiontoHide
YoucanuseBlufftohelpyouhide.AsuccessfulBluffcheckcangiveyouthemomentarydiversionyouneedtoattempta
Hidecheckwhilepeopleareawareofyou.
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Action
Usuallynone.Normally,youmakeaHidecheckaspartofmovement,soitdoesnttakeaseparateaction.However,hiding
immediatelyafterarangedattack(seeSniping,above)isamoveaction.
Special
Ifyouareinvisible,yougaina+40bonusonHidechecksifyouareimmobile,ora+20bonusonHidechecksifyoure
moving.
IfyouhavetheStealthyfeat,yougeta+2bonusonHidechecks.
Intimidate(Cha)
Check
Youcanchangeanothersbehaviorwithasuccessfulcheck.YourIntimidatecheckisopposedbythetargetsmodifiedlevel
check(1d20+characterlevelorHitDice+targetsWisdombonus[ifany]+targetsmodifiersonsavesagainstfear).If
youbeatyourtargetscheckresult,youmaytreatthetargetasfriendly,butonlyforthepurposeofactionstakenwhileit
remainsintimidated.(Thatis,thetargetretainsitsnormalattitude,butwillchat,advise,offerlimitedhelp,oradvocateon
yourbehalfwhileintimidated.SeetheDiplomacyskill,above,foradditionaldetails.)Theeffectlastsaslongasthetarget
remainsinyourpresence,andfor1d610minutesafterward.Afterthistime,thetargetsdefaultattitudetowardyoushifts
tounfriendly(or,ifnormallyunfriendly,tohostile).
Ifyoufailthecheckby5ormore,thetargetprovidesyouwithincorrectoruselessinformation,orotherwisefrustrates
yourefforts.
DemoralizeOpponent
YoucanalsouseIntimidatetoweakenanopponentsresolveincombat.Todoso,makeanIntimidatecheckopposedbythe
targetsmodifiedlevelcheck(seeabove).Ifyouwin,thetargetbecomesshakenfor1round.Ashakencharactertakesa2
penaltyonattackrolls,abilitychecks,andsavingthrows.Youcanintimidateonlyanopponentthatyouthreateninmelee
combatandthatcanseeyou.
Action
Varies.Changinganothersbehaviorrequires1minuteofinteraction.Intimidatinganopponentincombatisastandard
action.
TryAgain
Optional,butnotrecommendedbecauseretriesusuallydonotwork.Eveniftheinitialchecksucceeds,theothercharacter
canbeintimidatedonlysofar,andaretrydoesnthelp.Iftheinitialcheckfails,theothercharacterhasprobablybecome
morefirmlyresolvedtoresisttheintimidator,andaretryisfutile.
Special
Yougaina+4bonusonyourIntimidatecheckforeverysizecategorythatyouarelargerthanyourtarget.Conversely,you
takea4penaltyonyourIntimidatecheckforeverysizecategorythatyouaresmallerthanyourtarget.
Acharacterimmunetofearcantbeintimidated,norcannonintelligentcreatures.
IfyouhavethePersuasivefeat,yougeta+2bonusonIntimidatechecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinBluff,yougeta+2bonusonIntimidatechecks.
Jump(Str;ArmorCheckPenalty)
Check
TheDCandthedistanceyoucancovervaryaccordingtothetypeofjumpyouareattempting(seebelow).
YourJumpcheckismodifiedbyyourspeed.Ifyourspeedis30feetthennomodifierbasedonspeedappliestothecheck.If
yourspeedislessthan30feet,youtakea6penaltyforevery10feetofspeedlessthan30feet.Ifyourspeedisgreater
than30feet,yougaina+4bonusforevery10feetbeyond30feet.
AllJumpDCsgivenhereassumethatyougetarunningstart,whichrequiresthatyoumoveatleast20feetinastraightline
beforeattemptingthejump.Ifyoudonotgetarunningstart,theDCforthejumpisdoubled.
Distancemovedbyjumpingiscountedagainstyournormalmaximummovementinaround.
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IfyouhaveranksinJumpandyousucceedonaJumpcheck,youlandonyourfeet(whenappropriate).Ifyouattempta
Jumpcheckuntrained,youlandproneunlessyoubeattheDCby5ormore.
LongJump
Alongjumpisahorizontaljump,madeacrossagaplikeachasmorstream.Atthemidpointofthejump,youattaina
verticalheightequaltoonequarterofthehorizontaldistance.TheDCforthejumpisequaltothedistancejumped(in
feet).
Ifyourchecksucceeds,youlandonyourfeetatthefarend.Ifyoufailthecheckbylessthan5,youdontclearthedistance,
butyoucanmakeaDC15Reflexsavetograbthefaredgeofthegap.Youendyourmovementgraspingthefaredge.If
thatleavesyoudanglingoverachasmorgap,gettinguprequiresamoveactionandaDC15Climbcheck.
Table:LongJumpDCs
LONGJUMPDISTANCE JUMPDC1
5feet 5
10feet 10
15feet 15
20feet 20
25feet 25
30feet 30
1
Requiresa20footrunningstart.Withoutarunningstart,doubletheDC.
HighJump
Ahighjumpisaverticalleapmadetoreachaledgehighaboveortograspsomethingoverhead.TheDCisequalto4times
thedistancetobecleared.
Ifyoujumpeduptograbsomething,asuccessfulcheckindicatesthatyoureachedthedesiredheight.Ifyouwishtopull
yourselfup,youcandosowithamoveactionandaDC15Climbcheck.IfyoufailtheJumpcheck,youdonotreachthe
height,andyoulandonyourfeetinthesamespotfromwhichyoujumped.Aswithalongjump,theDCisdoubledifyou
donotgetarunningstartofatleast20feet.
Table:HighJumpDCs
HIGHJUMPDISTANCE1 JUMPDC2
1foot 4
2feet 8
3feet 12
4feet 16
5feet 20
6feet 24
7feet 28
8feet 32
1
Notincludingverticalreach;seebelow.
2
Requiresa20footrunningstart.Withoutarunningstart,doubletheDC.
Obviously,thedifficultyofreachingagivenheightvariesaccordingtothesizeofthecharacterorcreature.Themaximum
verticalreach(heightthecreaturecanreachwithoutjumping)foranaveragecreatureofagivensizeisshownonthetable
below.(AsaMediumcreature,atypicalhumancanreach8feetwithoutjumping.)
Table:VerticalReach
CREATURESIZE VERTICALREACH
Colossal 128ft.
Gargantuan 64ft.
Huge 32ft.
Large 16ft.
Medium 8ft.
Small 4ft.
Tiny 2ft.
Diminutive 1ft.
Fine 1/2ft.
HopUp
Youcanjumpupontoanobjectastallasyourwaist,suchasatableorsmallboulder,withaDC10Jumpcheck.Doingso
countsas10feetofmovement,soifyourspeedis30feet,youcouldmove20feet,thenhopupontoacounter.Youdonot
needtogetarunningstarttohopup,sotheDCisnotdoubledifyoudonotgetarunningstart.
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JumpingDown
Ifyouintentionallyjumpfromaheight,youtakelessdamagethanyouwouldifyoujustfell.TheDCtojumpdownfroma
heightis15.Youdonothavetogetarunningstarttojumpdown,sotheDCisnotdoubledifyoudonotgetarunning
start.
Ifyousucceedonthecheck,youtakefallingdamageasifyouhaddropped10fewerfeetthanyouactuallydid.
Action
None.AJumpcheckisincludedinyourmovement,soitispartofamoveaction.Ifyourunoutofmovementmidjump,
yournextaction(eitheronthisturnor,ifnecessary,onyournextturn)mustbeamoveactiontocompletethejump.
Special
Effectsthatincreaseyourmovementalsoincreaseyourjumpingdistance,sinceyourcheckismodifiedbyyourspeed.
Ahalflinghasa+2racialbonusonJumpchecksbecausehalflingsareagileandathletic.
IfyouhavetheRunfeat,yougeta+4bonusonJumpchecksforanyjumpsmadeafterarunningstart.
IfyouhavetheAcrobaticfeat,yougeta+2bonusonJumpchecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinTumble,yougeta+2bonusonJumpchecks.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinJump,yougeta+2bonusonTumblechecks.
Knowledge(Int;TrainedOnly)
LiketheCraftandProfessionskills,Knowledgeactuallyencompassesanumberofunrelatedskills.Knowledgerepresentsa
studyofsomebodyoflore,possiblyanacademicorevenscientificdiscipline.
Belowarelistedtypicalfieldsofstudy.
Arcana(ancientmysteries,magictraditions,arcanesymbols,crypticphrases,constructs,dragons,magicalbeasts)
Architectureandengineering(buildings,aqueducts,bridges,fortifications)
Dungeoneering(aberrations,caverns,oozes,spelunking)
Geography(lands,terrain,climate,people)
History(royalty,wars,colonies,migrations,foundingofcities)
Local(legends,personalities,inhabitants,laws,customs,traditions,humanoids)
Nature(animals,fey,giants,monstroushumanoids,plants,seasonsandcycles,weather,vermin)
Nobilityandroyalty(lineages,heraldry,familytrees,mottoes,personalities)
Religion(godsandgoddesses,mythichistory,ecclesiastictradition,holysymbols,undead)
Theplanes(theInnerPlanes,theOuterPlanes,theAstralPlane,theEtherealPlane,outsiders,elementals,magicrelated
totheplanes)
Check
AnsweringaquestionwithinyourfieldofstudyhasaDCof10(forreallyeasyquestions),15(forbasicquestions),or20to
30(forreallytoughquestions).
Inmanycases,youcanusethisskilltoidentifymonstersandtheirspecialpowersorvulnerabilities.Ingeneral,theDCof
suchacheckequals10+themonstersHD.Asuccessfulcheckallowsyoutorememberabitofusefulinformationabout
thatmonster.
Forevery5pointsbywhichyourcheckresultexceedstheDC,yourecallanotherpieceofusefulinformation.
Action
Usuallynone.Inmostcases,makingaKnowledgecheckdoesnttakeanactionyousimplyknowtheansweroryoudont.
TryAgain
No.Thecheckrepresentswhatyouknow,andthinkingaboutatopicasecondtimedoesntletyouknowsomethingthat
youneverlearnedinthefirstplace.
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Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(arcana),yougeta+2bonusonSpellcraftchecks.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(architectureandengineering),yougeta+2bonusonSearchchecksmadeto
findsecretdoorsorhiddencompartments.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(geography),yougeta+2bonusonSurvivalchecksmadetokeepfromgetting
lostortoavoidnaturalhazards.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(history),yougeta+2bonusonbardicknowledgechecks.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(local),yougeta+2bonusonGatherInformationchecks.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(nature),yougeta+2bonusonSurvivalchecksmadeinabovegroundnatural
environments(aquatic,desert,forest,hill,marsh,mountains,orplains).
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(nobilityandroyalty),yougeta+2bonusonDiplomacychecks.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(religion),yougeta+2bonusonturningchecksagainstundead.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(theplanes),yougeta+2bonusonSurvivalchecksmadewhileonotherplanes.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(dungeoneering),yougeta+2bonusonSurvivalchecksmadewhile
underground.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinSurvival,yougeta+2bonusonKnowledge(nature)checks.
Untrained
AnuntrainedKnowledgecheckissimplyanIntelligencecheck.Withoutactualtraining,youknowonlycommonknowledge
(DC10orlower).
Listen(Wis)
Check
YourListencheckiseithermadeagainstaDCthatreflectshowquietthenoiseisthatyoumighthear,oritisopposedby
yourtargetsMoveSilentlycheck.
Table:ListenDCs
SOUND LISTENDC
Abattle 10
Peopletalking1 0
Apersoninmediumarmorwalkingataslowpace(10ft./round)tryingnottomakeanynoise. 5
Anunarmoredpersonwalkingataslowpace(15ft./round)tryingnottomakeanynoise 10
A1stlevelrogueusingMoveSilentlytosneakpastthelistener 15
Peoplewhispering1 15
Acatstalking 19
Anowlglidinginforakill 30
1
IfyoubeattheDCby10ormore,youcanmakeoutwhatsbeingsaid,assumingthatyouunderstandthelanguage.
Table:ListenDCModifiers
CONDITION LISTENDCMODIFIER
Throughadoor +5
Throughastonewall +15
Per10feetofdistance 1
Listenerdistracted 5
Inthecaseofpeopletryingtobequiet,theDCsgivenonthetablecouldbereplacedbyMoveSilentlychecks,inwhichcase
theindicatedDCwouldbetheiraveragecheckresult.
Action
Varies.Everytimeyouhaveachancetohearsomethinginareactivemanner(suchaswhensomeonemakesanoiseoryou
moveintoanewarea),youcanmakeaListencheckwithoutusinganaction.Tryingtohearsomethingyoufailedtohear
previouslyisamoveaction.
TryAgain
Yes.Youcantrytohearsomethingthatyoufailedtohearpreviouslywithnopenalty.
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Special
Whenseveralcharactersarelisteningtothesamething,asingle1d20rollcanbeusedforalltheindividualsListenchecks.
Afascinatedcreaturetakesa4penaltyonListenchecksmadeasreactions.
IfyouhavetheAlertnessfeat,yougeta+2bonusonListenchecks.
AsleepingcharactermaymakeListenchecksata10penalty.Asuccessfulcheckawakensthesleeper.
MoveSilently(Dex;ArmorCheckPenalty)
Check
YourMoveSilentlycheckisopposedbytheListencheckofanyonewhomighthearyou.Youcanmoveuptoonehalfyour
normalspeedatnopenalty.Whenmovingataspeedgreaterthanonehalfbutlessthanyourfullspeed,youtakea5
penalty.Itspracticallyimpossible(20penalty)tomovesilentlywhilerunningorcharging.
Noisysurfaces,suchasbogsorundergrowth,aretoughtomovesilentlyacross.Whenyoutrytosneakacrosssucha
surface,youtakeapenaltyonyourMoveSilentlycheckasindicatedbelow.
Table:MoveSilentlyDCModifiers
SURFACE CHECKMODIFIER
Noisy(scree,shallowordeepbog,undergrowth,denserubble) 2
Verynoisy(denseundergrowth,deepsnow) 5
Action
None.AMoveSilentlycheckisincludedinyourmovementorotheractivity,soitispartofanotheraction.
Special
IfyouhavetheStealthyfeat,yougeta+2bonusonMoveSilentlychecks.
OpenLock(Dex;TrainedOnly)
AttemptinganOpenLockcheckwithoutasetofthievestoolsimposesa2circumstancepenaltyonthecheck,evenifa
simpletoolisemployed.Ifyouusemasterworkthievestools,yougaina+2circumstancebonusonthecheck.
Check
TheDCforopeningalockvariesfrom20to40,dependingonthequalityofthelock,asgivenonthetablebelow.
Table:OpenLockDCs
LOCK DC
Verysimplelock 20
Averagelock 25
Goodlock 30
Amazinglock 40
Action
Openingalockisafullroundaction.
Special
IfyouhavetheNimbleFingersfeat,yougeta+2bonusonOpenLockchecks.
Untrained
Youcannotpicklocksuntrained,butyoumightsuccessfullyforcethemopen.
Perform(Cha)
LikeCraft,Knowledge,andProfession,Performisactuallyanumberofseparateskills.
YoucouldhaveseveralPerformskills,eachwithitsownranks,eachpurchasedasaseparateskill.
EachoftheninecategoriesofthePerformskillincludesavarietyofmethods,instruments,ortechniques,asmalllistof
whichisprovidedforeachcategorybelow.
Act(comedy,drama,mime)
Comedy(buffoonery,limericks,joketelling)
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Dance(ballet,waltz,jig)
Keyboardinstruments(harpsichord,piano,pipeorgan)
Oratory(epic,ode,storytelling)
Percussioninstruments(bells,chimes,drums,gong)
Stringinstruments(fiddle,harp,lute,mandolin)
Windinstruments(flute,panpipes,recorder,shawm,trumpet)
Sing(ballad,chant,melody)
Check
Youcanimpressaudienceswithyourtalentandskill.
PERFORMDC PERFORMANCE
10 Routineperformance.Tryingtoearnmoneybyplayinginpublicisessentiallybegging.Youcanearn1d10cp/day.
15 Enjoyableperformance.Inaprosperouscity,youcanearn1d10sp/day.
20 Greatperformance.Inaprosperouscity,youcanearn3d10sp/day.Intime,youmaybeinvitedtojoinaprofessional
troupeandmaydeveloparegionalreputation.
25 Memorableperformance.Inaprosperouscity,youcanearn1d6gp/day.Intime,youmaycometotheattentionofnoble
patronsanddevelopanationalreputation.
30 Extraordinaryperformance.Inaprosperouscity,youcanearn3d6gp/day.Intime,youmaydrawattentionfromdistant
potentialpatrons,orevenfromextraplanarbeings.
Amasterworkmusicalinstrumentgivesyoua+2circumstancebonusonPerformchecksthatinvolveitsuse.
Action
Varies.Tryingtoearnmoneybyplayinginpublicrequiresanywherefromaneveningsworktoafulldaysperformance.
ThebardsspecialPerformbasedabilitiesaredescribedinthatclasssdescription.
TryAgain
Yes.Retriesareallowed,buttheydontnegatepreviousfailures,andanaudiencethathasbeenunimpressedinthepastis
likelytobeprejudicedagainstfutureperformances.(IncreasetheDCby2foreachpreviousfailure.)
Special
Abardmusthaveatleast3ranksinaPerformskilltoinspirecourageinhisallies,ortousehiscountersongorhisfascinate
ability.Abardneeds6ranksinaPerformskilltoinspirecompetence,9rankstousehissuggestionability,12ranksto
inspiregreatness,15rankstousehissongoffreedomability,18rankstoinspireheroics,and21rankstousehismass
suggestionability.SeeBardicMusicinthebardclassdescription.
InadditiontousingthePerformskill,youcanentertainpeoplewithsleightofhand,tumbling,tightropewalking,andspells
(especiallyillusions).
Profession(Wis;TrainedOnly)
LikeCraft,Knowledge,andPerform,Professionisactuallyanumberofseparateskills.YoucouldhaveseveralProfession
skills,eachwithitsownranks,eachpurchasedasaseparateskill.WhileaCraftskillrepresentsabilityincreatingormaking
anitem,aProfessionskillrepresentsanaptitudeinavocationrequiringabroaderrangeoflessspecificknowledge.
Check
Youcanpracticeyourtradeandmakeadecentliving,earningabouthalfyourProfessioncheckresultingoldpiecesper
weekofdedicatedwork.Youknowhowtousethetoolsofyourtrade,howtoperformtheprofessionsdailytasks,howto
supervisehelpers,andhowtohandlecommonproblems.
Action
Notapplicable.Asinglecheckgenerallyrepresentsaweekofwork.
TryAgain
Varies.AnattempttouseaProfessionskilltoearnanincomecannotberetried.Youarestuckwithwhateverweeklywage
yourcheckresultbroughtyou.Anothercheckmaybemadeafteraweektodetermineanewincomeforthenextperiodof
time.Anattempttoaccomplishsomespecifictaskcanusuallyberetried.
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Untrained
Untrainedlaborersandassistants(thatis,characterswithoutanyranksinProfession)earnanaverageof1silverpieceper
day.
Ride(Dex)
Ifyouattempttorideacreaturethatisillsuitedasamount,youtakea5penaltyonyourRidechecks.
Check
Typicalridingactionsdontrequirechecks.Youcansaddle,mount,ride,anddismountfromamountwithoutaproblem.
Thefollowingtasksdorequirechecks.
Table:RideDCs
TASK RIDEDC
Guidewithknees 5
Stayinsaddle 5
Fightwithwarhorse 10
Cover 15
Softfall 15
Leap 15
Spurmount 15
Controlmountinbattle 20
Fastmountordismount 201
1
Armorcheckpenaltyapplies.
GuidewithKnees
Youcanreactinstantlytoguideyourmountwithyourkneessothatyoucanusebothhandsincombat.MakeyourRide
checkatthestartofyourturn.Ifyoufail,youcanuseonlyonehandthisroundbecauseyouneedtousetheotherto
controlyourmount.
StayinSaddle
Youcanreactinstantlytotrytoavoidfallingwhenyourmountrearsorboltsunexpectedlyorwhenyoutakedamage.This
usagedoesnottakeanaction.
FightwithWarhorse
Ifyoudirectyourwartrainedmounttoattackinbattle,youcanstillmakeyourownattackorattacksnormally.Thisusage
isafreeaction.
Cover
Youcanreactinstantlytodropdownandhangalongsideyourmount,usingitascover.Youcantattackorcastspellswhile
usingyourmountascover.IfyoufailyourRidecheck,youdontgetthecoverbenefit.Thisusagedoesnottakeanaction.
SoftFall
Youcanreactinstantlytotrytotakenodamagewhenyoufalloffamountwhenitiskilledorwhenitfalls,forexample.
IfyoufailyourRidecheck,youtake1d6pointsoffallingdamage.Thisusagedoesnottakeanaction.
Leap
Youcangetyourmounttoleapobstaclesaspartofitsmovement.UseyourRidemodifierorthemountsJumpmodifier,
whicheverislower,toseehowfarthecreaturecanjump.IfyoufailyourRidecheck,youfalloffthemountwhenitleaps
andtaketheappropriatefallingdamage(atleast1d6points).Thisusagedoesnottakeanaction,butispartofthemounts
movement.
SpurMount
Youcanspuryourmounttogreaterspeedwithamoveaction.AsuccessfulRidecheckincreasesthemountsspeedby10
feetfor1roundbutdeals1pointofdamagetothecreature.Youcanusethisabilityeveryround,buteachconsecutive
roundofadditionalspeeddealstwiceasmuchdamagetothemountasthepreviousround(2points,4points,8points,and
soon).
ControlMountinBattle
Asamoveaction,youcanattempttocontrolalighthorse,pony,heavyhorse,orothermountnottrainedforcombatriding
whileinbattle.IfyoufailtheRidecheck,youcandonothingelseinthatround.Youdonotneedtorollforwarhorsesor
warponies.
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FastMountorDismount
Youcanattempttomountordismountfromamountofuptoonesizecategorylargerthanyourselfasafreeaction,
providedthatyoustillhaveamoveactionavailablethatround.IfyoufailtheRidecheck,mountingordismountingisa
moveaction.Youcantusefastmountordismountonamountmorethanonesizecategorylargerthanyourself.
Action
Varies.Mountingordismountingnormallyisamoveaction.Otherchecksareamoveaction,afreeaction,ornoactionat
all,asnotedabove.
Special
Ifyouareridingbareback,youtakea5penaltyonRidechecks.
Ifyourmounthasamilitarysaddleyougeta+2circumstancebonusonRidechecksrelatedtostayinginthesaddle.
TheRideskillisaprerequisiteforthefeatsMountedArchery,MountedCombat,RideByAttack,SpiritedCharge,Trample.
IfyouhavetheAnimalAffinityfeat,yougeta+2bonusonRidechecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinHandleAnimal,yougeta+2bonusonRidechecks.
Search(Int)
Check
Yougenerallymustbewithin10feetoftheobjectorsurfacetobesearched.ThetablebelowgivesDCsfortypicaltasks
involvingtheSearchskill.
Table:SearchDCs
TASK SEARCHDC
Ransackachestfullofjunktofindacertainitem 10
Noticeatypicalsecretdoororasimpletrap 20
Findadifficultnonmagicaltrap(rogueonly)1 21orhigher
Findamagictrap(rogueonly)1 25+levelofspellusedtocreatetrap
Noticeawellhiddensecretdoor 30
Findafootprint Varies2
1
Dwarves(eveniftheyarenotrogues)canuseSearchtofindtrapsbuiltintooroutofstone.
2
AsuccessfulSearchcheckcanfindafootprintorsimilarsignofacreaturespassage,butitwontletyoufindorfollowatrail.Seethe
TrackfeatfortheappropriateDC.
Action
Ittakesafullroundactiontosearcha5footby5footareaoravolumeofgoods5feetonaside.
Special
Anelfhasa+2racialbonusonSearchchecks,andahalfelfhasa+1racialbonus.Anelf(butnotahalfelf)whosimply
passeswithin5feetofasecretorconcealeddoorcanmakeaSearchchecktofindthatdoor.
IfyouhavetheInvestigatorfeat,yougeta+2bonusonSearchchecks.
Thespellsexplosiverunes,firetrap,glyphofwarding,symbol,andteleportationcirclecreatemagictrapsthataroguecan
findbymakingasuccessfulSearchcheckandthencanattempttodisarmbyusingDisableDevice.Identifyingthelocation
ofasnarespellhasaDCof23.SpikegrowthandspikestonescreatemagictrapsthatcanbefoundusingSearch,but
againstwhichDisableDevicechecksdonotsucceed.Seetheindividualspelldescriptionsfordetails.
Activeabjurationspellswithin10feetofeachotherfor24hoursormorecreatebarelyvisibleenergyfluctuations.These
fluctuationsgiveyoua+4bonusonSearchcheckstolocatesuchabjurationspells.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinSearch,yougeta+2bonusonSurvivalcheckstofindorfollowtracks.
Restriction
WhileanyonecanuseSearchtofindatrapwhoseDCis20orlower,onlyaroguecanuseSearchtolocatetrapswithhigher
DCs.(Exception:ThespellfindtrapstemporarilyenablesaclerictousetheSearchskillasifhewerearogue.)
Adwarf,evenonewhoisnotarogue,canusetheSearchskilltofindadifficulttrap(onewithaDChigherthan20)ifthe
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trapisbuiltintooroutofstone.Hegainsa+2racialbonusontheSearchcheckfromhisstonecunningability.
SenseMotive(Wis)
Check
Asuccessfulcheckletsyouavoidbeingbluffed(seetheBluffskill).Youcanalsousethisskilltodeterminewhen
somethingisup(thatis,somethingoddisgoingon)ortoassesssomeonestrustworthiness.
Table:SenseMotiveDCs
TASK SENSEMOTIVEDC
Hunch 20
Senseenchantment 25or15
Discernsecretmessage Varies
Hunch
Thisuseoftheskillinvolvesmakingagutassessmentofthesocialsituation.Youcangetthefeelingfromanothersbehavior
thatsomethingiswrong,suchaswhenyouretalkingtoanimpostor.Alternatively,youcangetthefeelingthatsomeoneis
trustworthy.
SenseEnchantment
Youcantellthatsomeonesbehaviorisbeinginfluencedbyanenchantmenteffect(bydefinition,amindaffectingeffect),
evenifthatpersonisntawareofit.TheusualDCis25,butifthetargetisdominated(seedominateperson),theDCisonly
15becauseofthelimitedrangeofthetargetsactivities.
DiscernSecretMessage
YoumayuseSenseMotivetodetectthatahiddenmessageisbeingtransmittedviatheBluffskill.Inthiscase,yourSense
MotivecheckisopposedbytheBluffcheckofthecharactertransmittingthemessage.Foreachpieceofinformationrelating
tothemessagethatyouaremissing,youtakea2penaltyonyourSenseMotivecheck.Ifyousucceedby4orless,you
knowthatsomethinghiddenisbeingcommunicated,butyoucantlearnanythingspecificaboutitscontent.Ifyoubeatthe
DCby5ormore,youinterceptandunderstandthemessage.Ifyoufailby4orless,youdontdetectanyhidden
communication.Ifyoufailby5ormore,youinfersomefalseinformation.
Action
TryingtogaininformationwithSenseMotivegenerallytakesatleast1minute,andyoucouldspendawholeeveningtrying
togetasenseofthepeoplearoundyou.
TryAgain
No,thoughyoumaymakeaSenseMotivecheckforeachBluffcheckmadeagainstyou.
Special
ArangergainsabonusonSenseMotivecheckswhenusingthisskillagainstafavoredenemy.
IfyouhavetheNegotiatorfeat,yougeta+2bonusonSenseMotivechecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinSenseMotive,yougeta+2bonusonDiplomacychecks.
SleightOfHand(Dex;TrainedOnly;ArmorCheckPenalty)
Check
ADC10SleightofHandcheckletsyoupalmacoinsized,unattendedobject.Performingaminorfeatoflegerdemain,such
asmakingacoindisappear,alsohasaDCof10unlessanobserverisdeterminedtonotewheretheitemwent.
Whenyouusethisskillundercloseobservation,yourskillcheckisopposedbytheobserversSpotcheck.Theobservers
successdoesntpreventyoufromperformingtheaction,justfromdoingitunnoticed.
Youcanhideasmallobject(includingalightweaponoraneasilyconcealedrangedweapon,suchasadart,sling,orhand
crossbow)onyourbody.YourSleightofHandcheckisopposedbytheSpotcheckofanyoneobservingyouortheSearch
checkofanyonefriskingyou.Inthelattercase,thesearchergainsa+4bonusontheSearchcheck,sinceitsgenerally
easiertofindsuchanobjectthantohideit.Adaggeriseasiertohidethanmostlightweapons,andgrantsyoua+2bonus
onyourSleightofHandchecktoconcealit.Anextraordinarilysmallobject,suchasacoin,shuriken,orring,grantsyoua
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+4bonusonyourSleightofHandchecktoconcealit,andheavyorbaggyclothing(suchasacloak)grantsyoua+2bonus
onthecheck.
Drawingahiddenweaponisastandardactionanddoesntprovokeanattackofopportunity.
Ifyoutrytotakesomethingfromanothercreature,youmustmakeaDC20SleightofHandchecktoobtainit.The
opponentmakesaSpotchecktodetecttheattempt,opposedbythesameSleightofHandcheckresultyouachievedwhen
youtriedtograbtheitem.Anopponentwhosucceedsonthischecknoticestheattempt,regardlessofwhetheryougotthe
item.
YoucanalsouseSleightofHandtoentertainanaudienceasthoughyouwereusingthePerformskill.Insuchacase,your
actencompasseselementsoflegerdemain,juggling,andthelike.
Table:SleightofHandDCs
SLEIGHTOFHANDDC TASK
10 Palmacoinsizedobject,makeacoindisappear
20 Liftasmallobjectfromaperson
Action
AnySleightofHandchecknormallyisastandardaction.However,youmayperformaSleightofHandcheckasafree
actionbytakinga20penaltyonthecheck.
TryAgain
Yes,butafteraninitialfailure,asecondSleightofHandattemptagainstthesametarget(orwhileyouarebeingwatched
bythesameobserverwhonoticedyourpreviousattempt)increasestheDCforthetaskby10.
Special
IfyouhavetheDeftHandsfeat,yougeta+2bonusonSleightofHandchecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinBluff,yougeta+2bonusonSleightofHandchecks.
Untrained
AnuntrainedSleightofHandcheckissimplyaDexteritycheck.Withoutactualtraining,youcantsucceedonanySleightof
HandcheckwithaDChigherthan10,exceptforhidinganobjectonyourbody.
SpeakLanguage(None;TrainedOnly)
Table:CommonLanguagesandTheirAlphabets
LANGUAGE TYPICALSPEAKERS ALPHABET
Abyssal Demons,chaoticeviloutsiders Infernal
Aquan Waterbasedcreatures Elven
Auran Airbasedcreatures Draconic
Celestial Goodoutsiders Celestial
Common Humans,halflings,halfelves,halforcs Common
Draconic Kobolds,troglodytes,lizardfolk,dragons Draconic
Druidic Druids(only) Druidic
Dwarven Dwarves Dwarven
Elven Elves Elven
Giant Ogres,giants Dwarven
Gnome Gnomes Dwarven
Goblin Goblins,hobgoblins,bugbears Dwarven
Gnoll Gnolls Common
Halfling Halflings Common
Ignan Firebasedcreatures Draconic
Infernal Devils,lawfuleviloutsiders Infernal
Orc Orcs Dwarven
Sylvan Dryads,brownies,leprechauns Elven
Terran Xornsandotherearthbasedcreatures Dwarven
Undercommon Drow Elven
Action
Notapplicable.
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TryAgain
Notapplicable.TherearenoSpeakLanguagecheckstofail.
TheSpeakLanguageskilldoesntworklikeotherskills.Languagesworkasfollows.
Youstartat1stlevelknowingoneortwolanguages(basedonyourrace),plusanadditionalnumberoflanguagesequal
toyourstartingIntelligencebonus.
YoucanpurchaseSpeakLanguagejustlikeanyotherskill,butinsteadofbuyingarankinit,youchooseanewlanguage
thatyoucanspeak.
YoudontmakeSpeakLanguagechecks.Youeitherknowalanguageoryoudont.
Aliteratecharacter(anyonebutabarbarianwhohasnotspentskillpointstobecomeliterate)canreadandwriteany
languagehespeaks.Eachlanguagehasanalphabet,thoughsometimesseveralspokenlanguagesshareasingle
alphabet.
Spellcraft(Int;TrainedOnly)
Usethisskilltoidentifyspellsastheyarecastorspellsalreadyinplace.
Table:SpellcraftDCs
SPELLCRAFTDC TASK
13 Whenusingreadmagic,identifyaglyphofwarding.Noactionrequired.
15+spelllevel Identifyaspellbeingcast.(Youmustseeorhearthespellsverbalorsomaticcomponents.)Noactionrequired.No
retry.
15+spelllevel Learnaspellfromaspellbookorscroll(wizardonly).Noretryforthatspelluntilyougainatleast1rankin
Spellcraft(evenifyoufindanothersourcetotrytolearnthespellfrom).Requires8hours.
15+spelllevel Prepareaspellfromaborrowedspellbook(wizardonly).Onetryperday.Noextratimerequired.
15+spelllevel Whencastingdetectmagic,determinetheschoolofmagicinvolvedintheauraofasingleitemorcreatureyoucan
see.(Iftheauraisnotaspelleffect,theDCis15+onehalfcasterlevel.)Noactionrequired.
19 Whenusingreadmagic,identifyasymbol.Noactionrequired.
20+spelllevel Identifyaspellthatsalreadyinplaceandineffect.Youmustbeabletoseeordetecttheeffectsofthespell.No
actionrequired.Noretry.
20+spelllevel Identifymaterialscreatedorshapedbymagic,suchasnotingthatanironwallistheresultofawallofironspell.
Noactionrequired.Noretry.
20+spelllevel Decipherawrittenspell(suchasascroll)withoutusingreadmagic.Onetryperday.Requiresafullroundaction.
25+spelllevel Afterrollingasavingthrowagainstaspelltargetedonyou,determinewhatthatspellwas.Noactionrequired.No
retry.
25 Identifyapotion.Requires1minute.Noretry.
20 Drawadiagramtoallowdimensionalanchortobecastonamagiccirclespell.Requires10minutes.Noretry.This
checkismadesecretlysoyoudonotknowtheresult.
30orhigher Understandastrangeoruniquemagicaleffect,suchastheeffectsofamagicstream.Timerequiredvaries.Noretry.
Check
Youcanidentifyspellsandmagiceffects.TheDCsforSpellcraftchecksrelatingtovarioustasksaresummarizedonthe
tableabove.
Action
Varies,asnotedabove.
TryAgain
Seeabove.
Special
Ifyouareaspecialistwizard,yougeta+2bonusonSpellcraftcheckswhendealingwithaspelloreffectfromyour
specialtyschool.Youtakea5penaltywhendealingwithaspelloreffectfromaprohibitedschool(andsometasks,suchas
learningaprohibitedspell,arejustimpossible).
IfyouhavetheMagicalAptitudefeat,yougeta+2bonusonSpellcraftchecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(arcana),yougeta+2bonusonSpellcraftchecks.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinUseMagicDevice,yougeta+2bonusonSpellcraftcheckstodecipherspellsonscrolls.
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Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinSpellcraft,yougeta+2bonusonUseMagicDevicechecksrelatedtoscrolls.
Additionally,certainspellsallowyoutogaininformationaboutmagic,providedthatyoumakeasuccessfulSpellcraftcheck
asdetailedinthespelldescription.
Spot(Wis)
Check
TheSpotskillisusedprimarilytodetectcharactersorcreatureswhoarehiding.Typically,yourSpotcheckisopposedby
theHidecheckofthecreaturetryingnottobeseen.Sometimesacreatureisntintentionallyhidingbutisstilldifficultto
see,soasuccessfulSpotcheckisnecessarytonoticeit.
ASpotcheckresulthigherthan20generallyletsyoubecomeawareofaninvisiblecreaturenearyou,thoughyoucant
actuallyseeit.
Spotisalsousedtodetectsomeoneindisguise(seetheDisguiseskill),andtoreadlipswhenyoucanthearorunderstand
whatsomeoneissaying.
Spotchecksmaybecalledfortodeterminethedistanceatwhichanencounterbegins.Apenaltyappliesonsuchchecks,
dependingonthedistancebetweenthetwoindividualsorgroups,andanadditionalpenaltymayapplyifthecharacter
makingtheSpotcheckisdistracted(notconcentratingonbeingobservant).
Table:SpotModifiers
CONDITION PENALTY
Per10feetofdistance 1
Spotterdistracted 5
ReadLips
Tounderstandwhatsomeoneissayingbyreadinglips,youmustbewithin30feetofthespeaker,beabletoseehimorher
speak,andunderstandthespeakerslanguage.(Thisuseoftheskillislanguagedependent.)ThebaseDCis15,butit
increasesforcomplexspeechoraninarticulatespeaker.Youmustmaintainalineofsighttothelipsbeingread.
IfyourSpotchecksucceeds,youcanunderstandthegeneralcontentofaminutesworthofspeaking,butyouusuallystill
misscertaindetails.Ifthecheckfailsby4orless,youcantreadthespeakerslips.Ifthecheckfailsby5ormore,youdraw
someincorrectconclusionaboutthespeech.Thecheckisrolledsecretlyinthiscase,sothatyoudontknowwhetheryou
succeededormissedby5.
Action
Varies.EverytimeyouhaveachancetospotsomethinginareactivemanneryoucanmakeaSpotcheckwithoutusingan
action.Tryingtospotsomethingyoufailedtoseepreviouslyisamoveaction.Toreadlips,youmustconcentrateforafull
minutebeforemakingaSpotcheck,andyoucantperformanyotheraction(otherthanmovingatuptohalfspeed)during
thisminute.
TryAgain
Yes.Youcantrytospotsomethingthatyoufailedtoseepreviouslyatnopenalty.Youcanattempttoreadlipsonceper
minute.
Special
Afascinatedcreaturetakesa4penaltyonSpotchecksmadeasreactions.
IfyouhavetheAlertnessfeat,yougeta+2bonusonSpotchecks.
ArangergainsabonusonSpotcheckswhenusingthisskillagainstafavoredenemy.
Anelfhasa+2racialbonusonSpotchecks.
Ahalfelfhasa+1racialbonusonSpotchecks.
Themasterofahawkfamiliargainsa+3bonusonSpotchecksindaylightorotherlightedareas.
Themasterofanowlfamiliargainsa+3bonusonSpotchecksinshadowyorotherdarkenedareas.
Survival(Wis)
Check
Youcankeepyourselfandotherssafeandfedinthewild.ThetablebelowgivestheDCsforvarioustasksthatrequire
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Survivalchecks.
SurvivaldoesnotallowyoutofollowdifficulttracksunlessyouarearangerorhavetheTrackfeat(seetheRestriction
sectionbelow).
Table:SurvivalDCs
TASK SURVIVALDC
Getalonginthewild.Moveuptoonehalfyouroverlandspeedwhilehuntingandforaging(nofoodorwatersupplies 10
needed).Youcanprovidefoodandwaterforoneotherpersonforevery2pointsbywhichyourcheckresultexceeds10.
Gaina+2bonusonallFortitudesavesagainstsevereweatherwhilemovinguptoonehalfyouroverlandspeed,orgaina 15
+4bonusifyouremainstationary.Youmaygrantthesamebonustooneothercharacterforevery1pointbywhichyour
Survivalcheckresultexceeds15.
Keepfromgettinglostoravoidnaturalhazards,suchasquicksand. 15
Predicttheweatherupto24hoursinadvance.Forevery5pointsbywhichyourSurvivalcheckresultexceeds15,youcan 15
predicttheweatherforoneadditionaldayinadvance.
Followtracks(seetheTrackfeat). Varies
Action
Varies.AsingleSurvivalcheckmayrepresentactivityoverthecourseofhoursorafullday.ASurvivalcheckmadetofind
tracksisatleastafullroundaction,anditmaytakeevenlonger.
TryAgain
Varies.ForgettingalonginthewildorforgainingtheFortitudesavebonusnotedinthetableabove,youmakeaSurvival
checkonceevery24hours.Theresultofthatcheckappliesuntilthenextcheckismade.Toavoidgettinglostoravoid
naturalhazards,youmakeaSurvivalcheckwheneverthesituationcallsforone.Retriestoavoidgettinglostinaspecific
situationortoavoidaspecificnaturalhazardarenotallowed.Forfindingtracks,youcanretryafailedcheckafter1hour
(outdoors)or10minutes(indoors)ofsearching.
Restriction
WhileanyonecanuseSurvivaltofindtracks(regardlessoftheDC),ortofollowtrackswhentheDCforthetaskis10or
lower,onlyaranger(oracharacterwiththeTrackfeat)canuseSurvivaltofollowtrackswhenthetaskhasahigherDC.
Special
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinSurvival,youcanautomaticallydeterminewheretruenorthliesinrelationtoyourself.
ArangergainsabonusonSurvivalcheckswhenusingthisskilltofindorfollowthetracksofafavoredenemy.
IfyouhavetheSelfSufficientfeat,yougeta+2bonusonSurvivalchecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinSurvival,yougeta+2bonusonKnowledge(nature)checks.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(dungeoneering),yougeta+2bonusonSurvivalchecksmadewhile
underground.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(nature),yougeta+2bonusonSurvivalchecksinabovegroundnatural
environments(aquatic,desert,forest,hill,marsh,mountains,andplains).
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(geography),yougeta+2bonusonSurvivalchecksmadetokeepfromgetting
lostortoavoidnaturalhazards.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinKnowledge(theplanes),yougeta+2bonusonSurvivalchecksmadewhileonotherplanes.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinSearch,yougeta+2bonusonSurvivalcheckstofindorfollowtracks.
Swim(Str;ArmorCheckPenalty)
Check
MakeaSwimcheckonceperroundwhileyouareinthewater.Successmeansyoumayswimatuptoonehalfyourspeed
(asafullroundaction)oratonequarteryourspeed(asamoveaction).Ifyoufailby4orless,youmakenoprogress
throughthewater.Ifyoufailby5ormore,yougounderwater.
Ifyouareunderwater,eitherbecauseyoufailedaSwimcheckorbecauseyouareswimmingunderwaterintentionally,you
mustholdyourbreath.YoucanholdyourbreathforanumberofroundsequaltoyourConstitutionscore,butonlyifyou
donothingotherthantakemoveactionsorfreeactions.Ifyoutakeastandardactionorafullroundaction(suchas
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makinganattack),theremainderofthedurationforwhichyoucanholdyourbreathisreducedby1round.(Effectively,a
characterincombatcanholdhisorherbreathonlyhalfaslongasnormal.)Afterthatperiodoftime,youmustmakeaDC
10Constitutioncheckeveryroundtocontinueholdingyourbreath.Eachround,theDCforthatcheckincreasesby1.Ifyou
failtheConstitutioncheck,youbegintodrown.
TheDCfortheSwimcheckdependsonthewater,asgivenonthetablebelow.
Table:SwimDCs
WATER SWIMDC
Calmwater 10
Roughwater 15
Stormywater 201
1
Youcanttake10onaSwimcheckinstormywater,evenifyouarentotherwisebeingthreatenedordistracted.
Eachhourthatyouswim,youmustmakeaDC20Swimcheckortake1d6pointsofnonlethaldamagefromfatigue.
Action
AsuccessfulSwimcheckallowsyoutoswimonequarterofyourspeedasamoveactionoronehalfyourspeedasafull
roundaction.
Special
Swimchecksaresubjecttodoublethenormalarmorcheckpenaltyandencumbrancepenalty.
IfyouhavetheAthleticfeat,yougeta+2bonusonSwimchecks.
IfyouhavetheEndurancefeat,yougeta+4bonusonSwimchecksmadetoavoidtakingnonlethaldamagefromfatigue.
AcreaturewithaswimspeedcanmovethroughwateratitsindicatedspeedwithoutmakingSwimchecks.Itgainsa+8
racialbonusonanySwimchecktoperformaspecialactionoravoidahazard.Thecreaturealwayscanchoosetotake10
onaSwimcheck,evenifdistractedorendangeredwhenswimming.Suchacreaturecanusetherunactionwhile
swimming,providedthatitswimsinastraightline.
Tumble(Dex;TrainedOnly;ArmorCheckPenalty)
Youcantusethisskillifyourspeedhasbeenreducedbyarmor,excessequipment,orloot.
Check
Youcanlandsoftlywhenyoufallortumblepastopponents.Youcanalsotumbletoentertainanaudience(asthoughusing
thePerformskill).TheDCsforvarioustasksinvolvingtheTumbleskillaregivenonthetablebelow.
Table:TumbleDCs
TASK TUMBLEDC
Treatafallasifitwere10feetshorterthanitreallyiswhendeterminingdamage. 15
Tumbleatonehalfspeedaspartofnormalmovement,provokingnoattacksofopportunitywhiledoingso.Failuremeans 15
youprovokeattacksofopportunitynormally.Checkseparatelyforeachopponentyoumovepast,intheorderinwhichyou
passthem(playerschoiceoforderincaseofatie).Eachadditionalenemyafterthefirstadds+2totheTumbleDC.
Tumbleatonehalfspeedthroughanareaoccupiedbyanenemy(over,under,oraroundtheopponent)aspartofnormal 25
movement,provokingnoattacksofopportunitywhiledoingso.Failuremeansyoustopbeforeenteringtheenemyoccupied
areaandprovokeanattackofopportunityfromthatenemy.Checkseparatelyforeachopponent.Eachadditionalenemy
afterthefirstadds+2totheTumbleDC.
Obstructedorotherwisetreacheroussurfaces,suchasnaturalcavernfloorsorundergrowth,aretoughtotumblethrough.
TheDCforanyTumblecheckmadetotumbleintosuchasquareismodifiedasindicatedbelow.
Table:TumbleDCModifiers
SURFACEIS... DCMODIFIER
Lightlyobstructed(scree,lightrubble,shallowbog1,undergrowth) +2
Severelyobstructed(naturalcavernfloor,denserubble,denseundergrowth) +5
Lightlyslippery(wetfloor) +2
Severelyslippery(icesheet) +5
Slopedorangled +2
1
Tumblingisimpossibleinadeepbog.
AcceleratedTumbling
Youtrytotumblepastorthroughenemiesmorequicklythannormal.Byacceptinga10penaltyonyourTumblechecks,
youcanmoveatyourfullspeedinsteadofonehalfyourspeed.
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Action
Notapplicable.Tumblingispartofmovement,soaTumblecheckispartofamoveaction.
TryAgain
Usuallyno.Anaudience,onceithasjudgedatumblerasanuninterestingperformer,isnotreceptivetorepeat
performances.
Youcantrytoreducedamagefromafallasaninstantreactiononlyonceperfall.
Special
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinTumble,yougaina+3dodgebonustoACwhenfightingdefensivelyinsteadoftheusual+2
dodgebonustoAC.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinTumble,yougaina+6dodgebonustoACwhenexecutingthetotaldefensestandardaction
insteadoftheusual+4dodgebonustoAC.
IfyouhavetheAcrobaticfeat,yougeta+2bonusonTumblechecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinTumble,yougeta+2bonusonBalanceandJumpchecks.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinJump,yougeta+2bonusonTumblechecks.
UseMagicDevice(Cha;TrainedOnly)
Usethisskilltoactivatemagic
Check
Youcanusethisskilltoreadaspellortoactivateamagicitem.UseMagicDeviceletsyouuseamagicitemasifyouhad
thespellabilityorclassfeaturesofanotherclass,asifyouwereadifferentrace,orasifyouwereofadifferentalignment.
YoumakeaUseMagicDevicecheckeachtimeyouactivateadevicesuchasawand.Ifyouareusingthechecktoemulate
analignmentorsomeotherqualityinanongoingmanner,youneedtomaketherelevantUseMagicDevicecheckonceper
hour.
Youmustconsciouslychoosewhichrequirementtoemulate.Thatis,youmustknowwhatyouaretryingtoemulatewhen
youmakeaUseMagicDevicecheckforthatpurpose.TheDCsforvarioustasksinvolvingUseMagicDevicechecksare
summarizedonthetablebelow.
Table:UseMagicDeviceDCs
TASK USEMAGICDEVICEDC
Activateblindly 25
Decipherawrittenspell 25+spelllevel
Useascroll 20+casterlevel
Useawand 20
Emulateaclassfeature 20
Emulateanabilityscore Seetext
Emulatearace 25
Emulateanalignment 30
ActivateBlindly
Somemagicitemsareactivatedbyspecialwords,thoughts,oractions.Youcanactivatesuchanitemasifyouwereusing
theactivationword,thought,oraction,evenwhenyourenotandevenifyoudontknowit.Youdohavetoperformsome
equivalentactivityinordertomakethecheck.Thatis,youmustspeak,wavetheitemaround,orotherwiseattempttoget
ittoactivate.Yougetaspecial+2bonusonyourUseMagicDevicecheckifyouveactivatedtheiteminquestionatleast
oncebefore.Ifyoufailby9orless,youcantactivatethedevice.Ifyoufailby10ormore,yousufferamishap.Amishap
meansthatmagicalenergygetsreleasedbutitdoesntdowhatyouwantedittodo.Thedefaultmishapsarethattheitem
affectsthewrongtargetorthatuncontrolledmagicalenergyisreleased,dealing2d6pointsofdamagetoyou.Thismishap
isinadditiontothechanceforamishapthatyounormallyrunwhenyoucastaspellfromascrollthatyoucouldnot
otherwisecastyourself.
DecipheraWrittenSpell
ThisusageworksjustlikedecipheringawrittenspellwiththeSpellcraftskill,exceptthattheDCis5pointshigher.
Decipheringawrittenspellrequires1minuteofconcentration.
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EmulateanAbilityScore
Tocastaspellfromascroll,youneedahighscoreintheappropriateability(Intelligenceforwizardspells,Wisdomfor
divinespells,orCharismaforsorcererorbardspells).Youreffectiveabilityscore(appropriatetotheclassyoureemulating
whenyoutrytocastthespellfromthescroll)isyourUseMagicDevicecheckresultminus15.Ifyoualreadyhaveahigh
enoughscoreintheappropriateability,youdontneedtomakethischeck.
EmulateanAlignment
Somemagicitemshavepositiveornegativeeffectsbasedontheusersalignment.UseMagicDeviceletsyouusethese
itemsasifyouwereofanalignmentofyourchoice.Youcanemulateonlyonealignmentatatime.
EmulateaClassFeature
Sometimesyouneedtouseaclassfeaturetoactivateamagicitem.Inthiscase,youreffectivelevelintheemulatedclass
equalsyourUseMagicDevicecheckresultminus20.Thisskilldoesnotletyouactuallyusetheclassfeatureofanother
class.Itjustletsyouactivateitemsasifyouhadthatclassfeature.Iftheclasswhosefeatureyouareemulatinghasan
alignmentrequirement,youmustmeetit,eitherhonestlyorbyemulatinganappropriatealignmentwithaseparateUse
MagicDevicecheck(seeabove).
EmulateaRace
Somemagicitemsworkonlyformembersofcertainraces,orworkbetterformembersofthoseraces.Youcanusesuchan
itemasifyouwerearaceofyourchoice.Youcanemulateonlyoneraceatatime.
UseaScroll
Ifyouarecastingaspellfromascroll,youhavetodecipheritfirst.Normally,tocastaspellfromascroll,youmusthave
thescrollsspellonyourclassspelllist.UseMagicDeviceallowsyoutouseascrollasifyouhadaparticularspellonyour
classspelllist.TheDCisequalto20+thecasterlevelofthespellyouaretryingtocastfromthescroll.Inaddition,casting
aspellfromascrollrequiresaminimumscore(10+spelllevel)intheappropriateability.Ifyoudonthaveasufficient
scoreinthatability,youmustemulatetheabilityscorewithaseparateUseMagicDevicecheck(seeabove).
Thisuseoftheskillalsoappliestootherspellcompletionmagicitems.
UseaWand
Normally,touseawand,youmusthavethewandsspellonyourclassspelllist.Thisuseoftheskillallowsyoutousea
wandasifyouhadaparticularspellonyourclassspelllist.Thisuseoftheskillalsoappliestootherspelltriggermagic
items,suchasstaffs.
Action
None.TheUseMagicDevicecheckismadeaspartoftheaction(ifany)requiredtoactivatethemagicitem.
TryAgain
Yes,butifyoueverrollanatural1whileattemptingtoactivateanitemandyoufail,thenyoucanttrytoactivatethatitem
againfor24hours.
Special
Youcannottake10withthisskill.
YoucantaidanotheronUseMagicDevicechecks.Onlytheuseroftheitemmayattemptsuchacheck.
IfyouhavetheMagicalAptitudefeat,yougeta+2bonusonUseMagicDevicechecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinSpellcraft,yougeta+2bonusonUseMagicDevicechecksrelatedtoscrolls.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinDecipherScript,yougeta+2bonusonUseMagicDevicechecksrelatedtoscrolls.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinUseMagicDevice,yougeta+2bonustoSpellcraftchecksmadetodecipherspellson
scrolls.
UseRope(Dex)
Check
Mosttaskswitharopearerelativelysimple.TheDCsforvarioustasksutilizingthisskillaresummarizedonthetablebelow.
Table:UseRopeDCs
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USEROPEDC TASK
10 Tieafirmknot
101 Secureagrapplinghook
15 Tieaspecialknot,suchasonethatslips,slidesslowly,orloosenswithatug
15 Tiearopearoundyourselfonehanded
15 Splicetworopestogether
Varies Bindacharacter
1
Add2totheDCforevery10feetthehookisthrown;seebelow.
SecureaGrapplingHook
SecuringagrapplinghookrequiresaUseRopecheck(DC10,+2forevery10feetofdistancethegrapplinghookis
thrown,toamaximumDCof20at50feet).Failureby4orlessindicatesthatthehookfailstocatchandfalls,allowingyou
totryagain.Failureby5ormoreindicatesthatthegrapplinghookinitiallyholds,butcomeslooseafter1d4roundsof
supportingweight.Thischeckismadesecretly,sothatyoudontknowwhethertheropewillholdyourweight.
BindaCharacter
Whenyoubindanothercharacterwitharope,anyEscapeArtistcheckthattheboundcharactermakesisopposedbyyour
UseRopecheck.
Yougeta+10bonusonthischeckbecauseitiseasiertobindsomeonethantoescapefrombonds.Youdontevenmake
yourUseRopecheckuntilsomeonetriestoescape.
Action
Varies.Throwingagrapplinghookisastandardactionthatprovokesanattackofopportunity.Tyingaknot,tyingaspecial
knot,ortyingaropearoundyourselfonehandedisafullroundactionthatprovokesanattackofopportunity.Splicingtwo
ropestogethertakes5minutes.Bindingacharactertakes1minute.
Special
Asilkropegivesyoua+2circumstancebonusonUseRopechecks.Ifyoucastananimateropespellonarope,yougeta
+2circumstancebonusonanyUseRopechecksyoumakewhenusingthatrope.
Thesebonusesstack.
IfyouhavetheDeftHandsfeat,yougeta+2bonusonUseRopechecks.
Synergy
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinUseRope,yougeta+2bonusonClimbchecksmadetoclimbarope,aknottedrope,ora
ropeandwallcombination.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinUseRope,yougeta+2bonusonEscapeArtistcheckswhenescapingfromropebonds.
Ifyouhave5ormoreranksinEscapeArtist,yougeta+2bonusonchecksmadetobindsomeone.
Feats
Prerequisites
Somefeatshaveprerequisites.Yourcharactermusthavetheindicatedabilityscore,classfeature,feat,skill,baseattack
bonus,orotherqualitydesignatedinordertoselectorusethatfeat.Acharactercangainafeatatthesamelevelatwhich
heorhegainstheprerequisite.
Acharactercantuseafeatifheorhehaslostaprerequisite.
TypesOfFeats
Somefeatsaregeneral,meaningthatnospecialrulesgovernthemasagroup.Othersareitemcreationfeats,whichallow
spellcasterstocreatemagicitemsofallsorts.Ametamagicfeatletsaspellcasterprepareandcastaspellwithgreatereffect,
albeitasifthespellwereahigherspelllevelthanitactuallyis.
FighterBonusFeats
Anyfeatdesignatedasafighterfeatcanbeselectedasafightersbonusfeat.Thisdesignationdoesnotrestrictcharactersof
otherclassesfromselectingthesefeats,assumingthattheymeetanyprerequisites.
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ItemCreationFeats
Anitemcreationfeatletsaspellcastercreateamagicitemofacertaintype.Regardlessofthetypeofitemstheyinvolve,
thevariousitemcreationfeatsallhavecertainfeaturesincommon.
XPCost
Experiencethatthespellcasterwouldnormallykeepisexpendedwhenmakingamagicitem.TheXPcostequals1/25of
thecostoftheitemingoldpieces.AcharactercannotspendsomuchXPonanitemthatheorshelosesalevel.However,
upongainingenoughXPtoattainanewlevel,heorshecanimmediatelyexpendXPoncreatinganitemratherthan
keepingtheXPtoadvancealevel.
RawMaterialsCost
Thecostofcreatingamagicitemequalsonehalfthesalecostoftheitem.
Usinganitemcreationfeatalsorequiresaccesstoalaboratoryormagicalworkshop,specialtools,andsoon.Acharacter
generallyhasaccesstowhatheorsheneedsunlessunusualcircumstancesapply.
Time
Thetimetocreateamagicitemdependsonthefeatandthecostoftheitem.Theminimumtimeisoneday.
ItemCost
BrewPotion,CraftWand,andScribeScrollcreateitemsthatdirectlyreproducespelleffects,andthepoweroftheseitems
dependsontheircasterlevelthatis,aspellfromsuchanitemhasthepoweritwouldhaveifcastbyaspellcasterofthat
level.Thepriceoftheseitems(andthustheXPcostandthecostoftherawmaterials)alsodependsonthecasterlevel.The
casterlevelmustbehighenoughthatthespellcastercreatingtheitemcancastthespellatthatlevel.Tofindthefinalprice
ineachcase,multiplythecasterlevelbythespelllevel,thenmultiplytheresultbyaconstant,asshownbelow:
Scrolls:Baseprice=spelllevelxcasterlevelx25gp.

Potions:Baseprice=spelllevelxcasterlevelx50gp.

Wands:Baseprice=spelllevelxcasterlevelx750gp.

A0levelspellisconsideredtohaveaspelllevelof1/2forthepurposeofthiscalculation.
ExtraCosts
Anypotion,scroll,orwandthatstoresaspellwithacostlymaterialcomponentoranXPcostalsocarriesacommensurate
cost.Forpotionsandscrolls,thecreatormustexpendthematerialcomponentorpaytheXPcostwhencreatingtheitem.
Forawand,thecreatormustexpendfiftycopiesofthematerialcomponentorpayfiftytimestheXPcost.
SomemagicitemssimilarlyincurextracostsinmaterialcomponentsorXP,asnotedintheirdescriptions.
MetamagicFeats
Asaspellcastersknowledgeofmagicgrows,shecanlearntocastspellsinwaysslightlydifferentfromthewaysinwhich
thespellswereoriginallydesignedorlearned.Preparingandcastingaspellinsuchawayisharderthannormalbut,thanks
tometamagicfeats,atleastitispossible.Spellsmodifiedbyametamagicfeatuseaspellslothigherthannormal.This
doesnotchangethelevelofthespell,sotheDCforsavingthrowsagainstitdoesnotgoup.
WizardsandDivineSpellcasters
Wizardsanddivinespellcastersmustpreparetheirspellsinadvance.Duringpreparation,thecharacterchooseswhichspells
topreparewithmetamagicfeats(andthuswhichonestakeuphigherlevelspellslotsthannormal).
SorcerersandBards
Sorcerersandbardschoosespellsastheycastthem.Theycanchoosewhentheycasttheirspellswhethertoapplytheir
metamagicfeatstoimprovethem.Aswithotherspellcasters,theimprovedspellusesupahigherlevelspellslot.But
becausethesorcererorbardhasnotpreparedthespellinametamagicforminadvance,hemustapplythemetamagicfeat
onthespot.Therefore,suchacharactermustalsotakemoretimetocastametamagicspell(oneenhancedbyametamagic
feat)thanhedoestocastaregularspell.Ifthespellsnormalcastingtimeis1action,castingametamagicversionisafull
roundactionforasorcererorbard.(Thisisntthesameasa1roundcastingtime.)
Foraspellwithalongercastingtime,ittakesanextrafullroundactiontocastthespell.
SpontaneousCastingandMetamagicFeats
Aclericspontaneouslycastingacureorinflictspellcancastametamagicversionofitinstead.Extratimeisalsorequiredin
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thiscase.Castinga1actionmetamagicspellspontaneouslyisafullroundaction,andaspellwithalongercastingtime
takesanextrafullroundactiontocast.
EffectsofMetamagicFeatsonaSpell
Inallways,ametamagicspelloperatesatitsoriginalspelllevel,eventhoughitispreparedandcastasahigherlevelspell.
Savingthrowmodificationsarenotchangedunlessstatedotherwiseinthefeatdescription.
Themodificationsmadebythesefeatsonlyapplytospellscastdirectlybythefeatuser.Aspellcastercantuseametamagic
feattoalteraspellbeingcastfromawand,scroll,orotherdevice.
Metamagicfeatsthateliminatecomponentsofaspelldonteliminatetheattackofopportunityprovokedbycastingaspell
whilethreatened.However,castingaspellmodifiedbyQuickenSpelldoesnotprovokeanattackofopportunity.
Metamagicfeatscannotbeusedwithallspells.Seethespecificfeatdescriptionsforthespellsthataparticularfeatcant
modify.
MultipleMetamagicFeatsonaSpell
Aspellcastercanapplymultiplemetamagicfeatstoasinglespell.Changestoitslevelarecumulative.Youcantapplythe
samemetamagicfeatmorethanoncetoasinglespell.
MagicItemsandMetamagicSpells
Withtherightitemcreationfeat,youcanstoreametamagicversionofaspellinascroll,potion,orwand.Levellimitsfor
potionsandwandsapplytothespellshigherspelllevel(aftertheapplicationofthemetamagicfeat).Acharacterdoesnt
needthemetamagicfeattoactivateanitemstoringametamagicversionofaspell.
CounterspellingMetamagicSpells
Whetherornotaspellhasbeenenhancedbyametamagicfeatdoesnotaffectitsvulnerabilitytocounterspellingorits
abilitytocounterspellanotherspell.
FeatDescriptions
Hereistheformatforfeatdescriptions.
FeatName
ThenameoftheFeat.
Prerequisite
Aminimumabilityscore,anotherfeatorfeats,aminimumbaseattackbonus,aminimumnumberofranksinoneormore
skills,oraclasslevelthatacharactermusthaveinordertoacquirethisfeat.Thisentryisabsentifafeathasno
prerequisite.Afeatmayhavemorethanoneprerequisite.
Benefit
Whatthefeatenablesthecharacter(youinthefeatdescription)todo.Ifacharacterhasthesamefeatmorethanonce,
itsbenefitsdonotstackunlessindicatedotherwiseinthedescription.
Ingeneral,havingafeattwiceisthesameashavingitonce.
Normal
Whatacharacterwhodoesnothavethisfeatislimitedtoorrestrictedfromdoing.Ifnothavingthefeatcausesno
particulardrawback,thisentryisabsent.
Special
Additionalfactsaboutthefeatthatmaybehelpfulwhenyoudecidewhethertoacquirethefeat.
Acrobatic[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallJumpchecksandTumblechecks.
Agile[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallBalancechecksandEscapeArtistchecks.
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Alertness[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallListenchecksandSpotchecks.
Special
ThemasterofafamiliargainsthebenefitoftheAlertnessfeatwheneverthefamiliariswithinarmsreach.
AnimalAffinity[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallHandleAnimalchecksandRidechecks.
ArmorProficiency(Heavy)[General]
Prerequisites
ArmorProficiency(light),ArmorProficiency(medium).
Benefit
SeeArmorProficiency(light).
Normal
Special
Fighters,paladins,andclericsautomaticallyhaveArmorProficiency(heavy)asabonusfeat.Theyneednotselectit.
ArmorProficiency(Light)[General]
Benefit
Whenyouwearatypeofarmorwithwhichyouareproficient,thearmorcheckpenaltyforthatarmorappliesonlyto
Balance,Climb,EscapeArtist,Hide,Jump,MoveSilently,PickPocket,andTumblechecks.
Normal
Acharacterwhoiswearingarmorwithwhichsheisnotproficientappliesitsarmorcheckpenaltytoattackrollsandtoall
skillchecksthatinvolvemoving,includingRide.
Special
Allcharactersexceptwizards,sorcerers,andmonksautomaticallyhaveArmorProficiency(light)asabonusfeat.Theyneed
notselectit.
ArmorProficiency(Medium)[General]
Prerequisite
ArmorProficiency(light).
Benefit
Normal
Special
Fighters,barbarians,paladins,clerics,druids,andbardsautomaticallyhaveArmorProficiency(medium)asabonusfeat.
Theyneednotselectit.
Athletic[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallClimbchecksandSwimchecks.
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AugmentSummoning[General]
Prerequisite
SpellFocus(conjuration).
Benefit
Eachcreatureyouconjurewithanysummonspellgainsa+4enhancementbonustoStrengthandConstitutionforthe
durationofthespellthatsummonedit.
BlindFight[General]
Benefit
Inmelee,everytimeyoumissbecauseofconcealment,youcanrerollyourmisschancepercentilerollonetimetoseeifyou
actuallyhit.
Aninvisibleattackergetsnoadvantagesrelatedtohittingyouinmelee.Thatis,youdontloseyourDexteritybonusto
ArmorClass,andtheattackerdoesntgettheusual+2bonusforbeinginvisible.Theinvisibleattackersbonusesdostill
applyforrangedattacks,however.
Youtakeonlyhalftheusualpenaltytospeedforbeingunabletosee.Darknessandpoorvisibilityingeneralreducesyour
speedtothreequartersnormal,insteadofonehalf.
Normal
Regularattackrollmodifiersforinvisibleattackerstryingtohityouapply,andyouloseyourDexteritybonustoAC.The
speedreductionfordarknessandpoorvisibilityalsoapplies.
Special
TheBlindFightfeatisofnouseagainstacharacterwhoisthesubjectofablinkspell.
AfightermayselectBlindFightasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
BrewPotion[ItemCreation]
Prerequisite
Casterlevel3rd.
Benefit
Youcancreateapotionofany3rdlevelorlowerspellthatyouknowandthattargetsoneormorecreatures.Brewinga
potiontakesoneday.Whenyoucreateapotion,yousetthecasterlevel,whichmustbesufficienttocastthespellin
questionandnohigherthanyourownlevel.Thebasepriceofapotionisitsspelllevelxitscasterlevelx50gp.Tobrewa

potion,youmustspend1/25ofthisbasepriceinXPanduseuprawmaterialscostingonehalfthisbaseprice.
Whenyoucreateapotion,youmakeanychoicesthatyouwouldnormallymakewhencastingthespell.Whoeverdrinksthe
potionisthetargetofthespell.
AnypotionthatstoresaspellwithacostlymaterialcomponentoranXPcostalsocarriesacommensuratecost.Inaddition
tothecostsderivedfromthebaseprice,youmustexpendthematerialcomponentorpaytheXPwhencreatingthepotion.
Cleave[General]
Prerequisites
Str13,PowerAttack.
Benefit
Ifyoudealacreatureenoughdamagetomakeitdrop(typicallybydroppingittobelow0hitpointsorkillingit),youget
animmediate,extrameleeattackagainstanothercreaturewithinreach.Youcannottakea5footstepbeforemakingthis
extraattack.Theextraattackiswiththesameweaponandatthesamebonusastheattackthatdroppedtheprevious
creature.Youcanusethisabilityonceperround.
Special
AfightermayselectCleaveasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
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CombatCasting[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+4bonusonConcentrationchecksmadetocastaspelloruseaspelllikeabilitywhileonthedefensiveorwhile
youaregrapplingorpinned.
CombatExpertise[General]
Prerequisite
Int13.
Benefit
Whenyouusetheattackactionorthefullattackactioninmelee,youcantakeapenaltyofasmuchas5onyourattack
rollandaddthesamenumber(+5orless)asadodgebonustoyourArmorClass.Thisnumbermaynotexceedyourbase
attackbonus.ThechangestoattackrollsandArmorClasslastuntilyournextaction.
Normal
AcharacterwithouttheCombatExpertisefeatcanfightdefensivelywhileusingtheattackorfullattackactiontotakea4
penaltyonattackrollsandgaina+2dodgebonustoArmorClass.
Special
AfightermayselectCombatExpertiseasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
CombatReflexes[General]
Benefit
YoumaymakeanumberofadditionalattacksofopportunityequaltoyourDexteritybonus.
Withthisfeat,youmayalsomakeattacksofopportunitywhileflatfooted.
Normal
Acharacterwithoutthisfeatcanmakeonlyoneattackofopportunityperroundandcantmakeattacksofopportunity
whileflatfooted.
Special
TheCombatReflexesfeatdoesnotallowaroguetouseheropportunistabilitymorethanonceperround.
AfightermayselectCombatReflexesasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
AmonkmayselectCombatReflexesasabonusfeatat2ndlevel.
CraftMagicArmsAndArmor[ItemCreation]
Prerequisite
Casterlevel5th.
Benefit
Youcancreateanymagicweapon,armor,orshieldwhoseprerequisitesyoumeet.Enhancingaweapon,suitofarmor,or
shieldtakesonedayforeach1,000gpinthepriceofitsmagicalfeatures.Toenhanceaweapon,suitofarmor,orshield,
youmustspend1/25ofitsfeaturestotalpriceinXPanduseuprawmaterialscostingonehalfofthistotalprice.
Theweapon,armor,orshieldtobeenhancedmustbeamasterworkitemthatyouprovide.Itscostisnotincludedinthe
abovecost.
Youcanalsomendabrokenmagicweapon,suitofarmor,orshieldifitisonethatyoucouldmake.Doingsocostshalfthe
XP,halftherawmaterials,andhalfthetimeitwouldtaketocraftthatiteminthefirstplace.
CraftRod[ItemCreation]
Prerequisite
Casterlevel9th.
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Benefit
Youcancreateanyrodwhoseprerequisitesyoumeet.Craftingarodtakesonedayforeach1,000gpinitsbaseprice.To
craftarod,youmustspend1/25ofitsbasepriceinXPanduseuprawmaterialscostingonehalfofitsbaseprice.
SomerodsincurextracostsinmaterialcomponentsorXP,asnotedintheirdescriptions.Thesecostsareinadditiontothose
derivedfromtherodsbaseprice.
CraftStaff[ItemCreation]
Prerequisite
Casterlevel12th.
Benefit
Youcancreateanystaffwhoseprerequisitesyoumeet.
Craftingastafftakesonedayforeach1,000gpinitsbaseprice.Tocraftastaff,youmustspend1/25ofitsbasepriceinXP
anduseuprawmaterialscostingonehalfofitsbaseprice.Anewlycreatedstaffhas50charges.
SomestaffsincurextracostsinmaterialcomponentsorXP,asnotedintheirdescriptions.Thesecostsareinadditionto
thosederivedfromthestaffsbaseprice.
CraftWand[ItemCreation]
Prerequisite
Casterlevel5th.
Benefit
Youcancreateawandofany4thlevelorlowerspellthatyouknow.Craftingawandtakesonedayforeach1,000gpinits
baseprice.Thebasepriceofawandisitscasterlevelxthespelllevelx750gp.Tocraftawand,youmustspend1/25of

thisbasepriceinXPanduseuprawmaterialscostingonehalfofthisbaseprice.Anewlycreatedwandhas50charges.
AnywandthatstoresaspellwithacostlymaterialcomponentoranXPcostalsocarriesacommensuratecost.Inaddition
tothecostderivedfromthebaseprice,youmustexpendfiftycopiesofthematerialcomponentorpayfiftytimestheXP
cost.
CraftWondrousItem[ItemCreation]
Prerequisite
Casterlevel3rd.
Benefit
Youcancreateanywondrousitemwhoseprerequisitesyoumeet.Enchantingawondrousitemtakesonedayforeach
1,000gpinitsprice.Toenchantawondrousitem,youmustspend1/25oftheitemspriceinXPanduseuprawmaterials
costinghalfofthisprice.
Youcanalsomendabrokenwondrousitemifitisonethatyoucouldmake.DoingsocostshalftheXP,halftheraw
materials,andhalfthetimeitwouldtaketocraftthatiteminthefirstplace.
SomewondrousitemsincurextracostsinmaterialcomponentsorXP,asnotedintheirdescriptions.Thesecostsarein
additiontothosederivedfromtheitemsbaseprice.Youmustpaysuchacosttocreateanitemortomendabrokenone.
Deceitful[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallDisguisechecksandForgerychecks.
DeflectArrows[General]
Prerequisites
Dex13,ImprovedUnarmedStrike.
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Benefit
Youmusthaveatleastonehandfree(holdingnothing)tousethisfeat.Onceperroundwhenyouwouldnormallybehit
witharangedweapon,youmaydeflectitsothatyoutakenodamagefromit.Youmustbeawareoftheattackandnot
flatfooted.
Attemptingtodeflectarangedweapondoesntcountasanaction.Unusuallymassiverangedweaponsandrangedattacks
generatedbyspelleffectscantbedeflected.
Special
AmonkmayselectDeflectArrowsasabonusfeatat2ndlevel,evenifshedoesnotmeettheprerequisites.
AfightermayselectDeflectArrowsasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
DeftHands[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallSleightofHandchecksandUseRopechecks.
Diehard[General]
Prerequisite
Endurance.
Benefit
Whenreducedtobetween1and9hitpoints,youautomaticallybecomestable.Youdonthavetorolld%toseeifyou
lose1hitpointeachround.
Whenreducedtonegativehitpoints,youmaychoosetoactasifyouweredisabled,ratherthandying.Youmustmakethis
decisionassoonasyouarereducedtonegativehitpoints(evenifitisntyourturn).Ifyoudonotchoosetoactasifyou
weredisabled,youimmediatelyfallunconscious.
Whenusingthisfeat,youcantakeeitherasinglemoveorstandardactioneachturn,butnotboth,andyoucannottakea
fullroundaction.Youcantakeamoveactionwithoutfurtherinjuringyourself,butifyouperformanystandardaction(or
anyotheractiondeemedasstrenuous,includingsomefreeactions,suchascastingaquickenedspell)youtake1pointof
damageaftercompletingtheact.Ifyoureach10hitpoints,youimmediatelydie.
Normal
Acharacterwithoutthisfeatwhoisreducedtobetween1and9hitpointsisunconsciousanddying.
Diligent[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallAppraisechecksandDecipherScriptchecks.
Dodge[General]
Prerequisite
Dex13.
Benefit
Duringyouraction,youdesignateanopponentandreceivea+1dodgebonustoArmorClassagainstattacksfromthat
opponent.Youcanselectanewopponentonanyaction.
AconditionthatmakesyouloseyourDexteritybonustoArmorClass(ifany)alsomakesyoulosedodgebonuses.Also,
dodgebonusesstackwitheachother,unlikemostothertypesofbonuses.
Special
AfightermayselectDodgeasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
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EmpowerSpell[Metamagic]
Benefit
Allvariable,numericeffectsofanempoweredspellareincreasedbyonehalf.
Savingthrowsandopposedrollsarenotaffected,norarespellswithoutrandomvariables.Anempoweredspellusesupa
spellslottwolevelshigherthanthespellsactuallevel.
Endurance[General]
Benefit
Yougaina+4bonusonthefollowingchecksandsaves:Swimchecksmadetoresistnonlethaldamage,Constitutionchecks
madetocontinuerunning,Constitutionchecksmadetoavoidnonlethaldamagefromaforcedmarch,Constitutionchecks
madetoholdyourbreath,Constitutionchecksmadetoavoidnonlethaldamagefromstarvationorthirst,Fortitudesaves
madetoavoidnonlethaldamagefromhotorcoldenvironments,andFortitudesavesmadetoresistdamagefrom
suffocation.Also,youmaysleepinlightormediumarmorwithoutbecomingfatigued.
Normal
Acharacterwithoutthisfeatwhosleepsinmediumorheavierarmorisautomaticallyfatiguedthenextday.
Special
ArangerautomaticallygainsEnduranceasabonusfeatat3rdlevel.Heneednotselectit.
EnlargeSpell[Metamagic]
Benefit
Youcanalteraspellwitharangeofclose,medium,orlongtoincreaseitsrangeby100%.Anenlargedspellwitharangeof
closenowhasarangeof50ft.+5ft./level,whilemediumrangespellshavearangeof200ft.+20ft./levelandlong
rangespellshavearangeof800ft.+80ft./level.Anenlargedspellusesupaspellslotonelevelhigherthanthespells
actuallevel.
Spellswhoserangesarenotdefinedbydistance,aswellasspellswhoserangesarenotclose,medium,orlong,donothave
increasedranges.
EschewMaterials[General]
Benefit
Youcancastanyspellthathasamaterialcomponentcosting1gporlesswithoutneedingthatcomponent.(Thecastingof
thespellstillprovokesattacksofopportunityasnormal.)Ifthespellrequiresamaterialcomponentthatcostsmorethan1
gp,youmusthavethematerialcomponentathandtocastthespell,justasnormal.
ExoticWeaponProficiency[General]
Chooseatypeofexoticweapon.Youunderstandhowtousethattypeofexoticweaponincombat.
Prerequisite
Baseattackbonus+1(plusStr13forbastardswordordwarvenwaraxe).
Benefit
Youmakeattackrollswiththeweaponnormally.
Normal
Acharacterwhousesaweaponwithwhichheorsheisnotproficienttakesa4penaltyonattackrolls.
Special
YoucangainExoticWeaponProficiencymultipletimes.Eachtimeyoutakethefeat,itappliestoanewtypeofexotic
weapon.ProficiencywiththebastardswordorthedwarvenwaraxehasanadditionalprerequisiteofStr13.
AfightermayselectExoticWeaponProficiencyasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
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ExtendSpell[Metamagic]
Benefit
Anextendedspelllaststwiceaslongasnormal.Aspellwithadurationofconcentration,instantaneous,orpermanentis
notaffectedbythisfeat.Anextendedspellusesupaspellslotonelevelhigherthanthespellsactuallevel.
ExtraTurning[General]
Prerequisite
Abilitytoturnorrebukecreatures.
Benefit
Eachtimeyoutakethisfeat,youcanuseyourabilitytoturnorrebukecreaturesfourmoretimesperdaythannormal.
Ifyouhavetheabilitytoturnorrebukemorethanonekindofcreatureeachofyourturningorrebukingabilitiesgainsfour
additionalusesperday.
Normal
Withoutthisfeat,acharactercantypicallyturnorrebukeundead(orothercreatures)anumberoftimesperdayequalto3
+hisorherCharismamodifier.
Special
YoucangainExtraTurningmultipletimes.Itseffectsstack.Eachtimeyoutakethefeat,youcanuseeachofyourturningor
rebukingabilitiesfouradditionaltimesperday.
FarShot[General]
Prerequisite
PointBlankShot.
Benefit
Whenyouuseaprojectileweapon,suchasabow,itsrangeincrementincreasesbyonehalf(multiplyby11/2).Whenyou
useathrownweapon,itsrangeincrementisdoubled.
Special
AfightermayselectFarShotasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
ForgeRing[ItemCreation]
Prerequisite
Casterlevel12th.
Benefit
Youcancreateanyringwhoseprerequisitesyoumeet.Craftingaringtakesonedayforeach1,000gpinitsbaseprice.To
craftaring,youmustspend1/25ofitsbasepriceinXPanduseuprawmaterialscostingonehalfofitsbaseprice.
Youcanalsomendabrokenringifitisonethatyoucouldmake.DoingsocostshalftheXP,halftherawmaterials,andhalf
thetimeitwouldtaketoforgethatringinthefirstplace.
SomemagicringsincurextracostsinmaterialcomponentsorXP,asnotedintheirdescriptions.Youmustpaysuchacostto
forgesucharingortomendabrokenone.
GreatCleave[General]
Prerequisites
Str13,Cleave,PowerAttack,baseattackbonus+4.
Benefit
ThisfeatworkslikeCleave,exceptthatthereisnolimittothenumberoftimesyoucanuseitperround.
Special
AfightermayselectGreatCleaveasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
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GreatFortitude[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallFortitudesavingthrows.
GreaterSpellFocus[General]
ChooseaschoolofmagictowhichyoualreadyhaveappliedtheSpellFocusfeat.
Benefit
Add+1totheDifficultyClassforallsavingthrowsagainstspellsfromtheschoolofmagicyouselect.Thisbonusstacks
withthebonusfromSpellFocus.
Special
Youcangainthisfeatmultipletimes.Itseffectsdonotstack.Eachtimeyoutakethefeat,itappliestoanewschoolof
magictowhichyoualreadyhaveappliedtheSpellFocusfeat.
GreaterSpellPenetration[General]
Prerequisite
SpellPenetration.
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusoncasterlevelchecks(1d20+casterlevel)madetoovercomeacreaturesspellresistance.Thisbonus
stackswiththeonefromSpellPenetration.
GreaterTwoWeaponFighting[General]
Prerequisites
Dex19,ImprovedTwoWeaponFighting,TwoWeaponFighting,baseattackbonus+11.
Benefit
Yougetathirdattackwithyouroffhandweapon,albeitata10penalty.
Special
AfightermayselectGreaterTwoWeaponFightingasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
An11thlevelrangerwhohaschosenthetwoweaponcombatstyleistreatedashavingGreaterTwoWeaponFighting,even
ifhedoesnothavetheprerequisitesforit,butonlywhenheiswearinglightornoarmor.
GreaterWeaponFocus[General]
ChooseonetypeofweaponforwhichyouhavealreadyselectedWeaponFocus.Youcanalsochooseunarmedstrikeor
grappleasyourweaponforpurposesofthisfeat.
Prerequisites
Proficiencywithselectedweapon,WeaponFocuswithselectedweapon,fighterlevel8th.
Benefit
Yougaina+1bonusonallattackrollsyoumakeusingtheselectedweapon.Thisbonusstackswithotherbonuseson
attackrolls,includingtheonefromWeaponFocus(seebelow).
Special
YoucangainGreaterWeaponFocusmultipletimes.Itseffectsdonotstack.Eachtimeyoutakethefeat,itappliestoanew
typeofweapon.
AfightermusthaveGreaterWeaponFocuswithagivenweapontogaintheGreaterWeaponSpecializationfeatforthat
weapon.
AfightermayselectGreaterWeaponFocusasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
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GreaterWeaponSpecialization[General]
ChooseonetypeofweaponforwhichyouhavealreadyselectedWeaponSpecialization.Youcanalsochooseunarmed
strikeorgrappleasyourweaponforpurposesofthisfeat.
Prerequisites
Proficiencywithselectedweapon,GreaterWeaponFocuswithselectedweapon,WeaponFocuswithselectedweapon,
WeaponSpecializationwithselectedweapon,fighterlevel12th.
Benefit
Yougaina+2bonusonalldamagerollsyoumakeusingtheselectedweapon.Thisbonusstackswithotherbonuseson
damagerolls,includingtheonefromWeaponSpecialization(seebelow).
Special
YoucangainGreaterWeaponSpecializationmultipletimes.Itseffectsdonotstack.Eachtimeyoutakethefeat,itapplies
toanewtypeofweapon.
AfightermayselectGreaterWeaponSpecializationasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
HeightenSpell[Metamagic]
Benefit
Aheightenedspellhasahigherspelllevelthannormal(uptoamaximumof9thlevel).Unlikeothermetamagicfeats,
HeightenSpellactuallyincreasestheeffectivelevelofthespellthatitmodifies.Alleffectsdependentonspelllevel(suchas
savingthrowDCsandabilitytopenetratealesserglobeofinvulnerability)arecalculatedaccordingtotheheightenedlevel.
Theheightenedspellisasdifficulttoprepareandcastasaspellofitseffectivelevel.
ImprovedBullRush[General]
Prerequisites
Str13,PowerAttack.
Benefit
Whenyouperformabullrushyoudonotprovokeanattackofopportunityfromthedefender.Youalsogaina+4bonuson
theopposedStrengthcheckyoumaketopushbackthedefender.
Special
AfightermayselectImprovedBullRushasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
ImprovedCounterspell[General]
Benefit
Whencounterspelling,youmayuseaspellofthesameschoolthatisoneormorespelllevelshigherthanthetargetspell.
Normal
Withoutthisfeat,youmaycounteraspellonlywiththesamespellorwithaspellspecificallydesignatedascounteringthe
targetspell.
ImprovedCritical[General]
Chooseonetypeofweapon.
Prerequisite
Proficientwithweapon,baseattackbonus+8.
Benefit
Whenusingtheweaponyouselected,yourthreatrangeisdoubled.
Special
YoucangainImprovedCriticalmultipletimes.Theeffectsdonotstack.Eachtimeyoutakethefeat,itappliestoanewtype
ofweapon.
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Thiseffectdoesntstackwithanyothereffectthatexpandsthethreatrangeofaweapon.
AfightermayselectImprovedCriticalasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
ImprovedDisarm[General]
Prerequisites
Int13,CombatExpertise.
Benefit
Youdonotprovokeanattackofopportunitywhenyouattempttodisarmanopponent,nordoestheopponenthavea
chancetodisarmyou.Youalsogaina+4bonusontheopposedattackrollyoumaketodisarmyouropponent.
Normal
Seethenormaldisarmrules.
Special
AfightermayselectImprovedDisarmasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
AmonkmayselectImprovedDisarmasabonusfeatat6thlevel,evenifshedoesnotmeettheprerequisites.
ImprovedFamiliar[General]
Thisfeatallowsspellcasterstoacquireanewfamiliarfromanonstandardlist,butonlywhentheycouldnormallyacquirea
newfamiliar.
Prerequisites
Abilitytoacquireanewfamiliar,compatiblealignment,sufficientlyhighlevel(seebelow).
Benefit
Whenchoosingafamiliar,thecreatureslistedbelowarealsoavailabletothespellcaster.Thespellcastermaychoosea
familiarwithanalignmentuptoonestepawayoneachofthealignmentaxes(lawfulthroughchaotic,goodthroughevil).
Table:ImprovedFamiliarByAlignment
FAMILIAR ALIGNMENT ARCANESPELLCASTERLEVEL
Shockerlizard Neutral 5th
Stirge Neutral 5th
Formianworker Lawfulneutral 7th
Imp Lawfulevil 7th
Pseudodragon Neutralgood 7th
Quasit Chaoticevil 7th
Improvedfamiliarsotherwiseusetherulesforregularfamiliars,withtwoexceptions:Ifthecreaturestypeissomething
otherthananimal,itstypedoesnotchange;andimprovedfamiliarsdonotgaintheabilitytospeakwithothercreaturesof
theirkind(althoughmanyofthemalreadyhavetheabilitytocommunicate).
Thelistinthetableabovepresentsonlyafewpossibleimprovedfamiliars.Almostanycreatureofthesamegeneralsize
andpowerasthoseonthelistmakesasuitablefamiliar.Noristhemastersalignmenttheonlypossiblecategorization.For
instance,improvedfamiliarscouldbeassignedbythemasterscreaturetypeorsubtype,asshownontheImprovedFamiliar
ByCharacterTypeorSubTypetable.
Table:ImprovedFamiliarByCharacterTypeorSubType
FAMILIAR TYPE/SUBTYPE ARCANESPELLCASTERLEVEL
Celestialhawk1 Good 3rd
FiendishTinyvipersnake2 Evil 3rd
Airelemental,Small Air 5th
Earthelemental,Small Earth 5th
Fireelemental,Small Fire 5th
Shockerlizard Electricity 5th
Waterelemental,Small Water 5th
Homunculus3 Undead 7th
Icemephit Cold 7th
1
Orothercelestialanimalfromthestandardfamiliarlist.
2
Orotherfiendishanimalfromthestandardfamiliarlist.
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3
Themastermustfirstcreatethehomunculus,substitutingichororanotherpartofthemastersbodyforbloodifnecessary.
ImprovedFeint[General]
Prerequisites
Benefit
YoucanmakeaBluffchecktofeintincombatasamoveaction.
Normal
Feintingincombatisastandardaction.
AfightermayselectImprovedFeintasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
ImprovedGrapple[General]
Prerequisites
Dex13,ImprovedUnarmedStrike.
Benefit
Youdonotprovokeanattackofopportunitywhenyoumakeatouchattacktostartagrapple.Youalsogaina+4bonuson
allgrapplechecks,regardlessofwhetheryoustartedthegrapple.
Normal
Withoutthisfeat,youprovokeanattackofopportunitywhenyoumakeatouchattacktostartagrapple.
Special
AfightermayselectImprovedGrappleasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
AmonkmayselectImprovedGrappleasabonusfeatat1stlevel,evenifshedoesnotmeettheprerequisites.
ImprovedInitiative[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+4bonusoninitiativechecks.
Special
AfightermayselectImprovedInitiativeasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
ImprovedOverrun[General]
Prerequisites
Str13,PowerAttack.
Benefit
Whenyouattempttooverrunanopponent,thetargetmaynotchoosetoavoidyou.Youalsogaina+4bonusonyour
Strengthchecktoknockdownyouropponent.
Normal
Withoutthisfeat,thetargetofanoverruncanchoosetoavoidyouortoblockyou.
Special
AfightermayselectImprovedOverrunasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
ImprovedPreciseShot[General]
Prerequisites
Dex19,PointBlankShot,PreciseShot,baseattackbonus+11.
Benefit
YourrangedattacksignoretheACbonusgrantedtotargetsbyanythinglessthantotalcover,andthemisschancegranted
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totargetsbyanythinglessthantotalconcealment.Totalcoverandtotalconcealmentprovidetheirnormalbenefitsagainst
yourrangedattacks.
Inaddition,whenyoushootorthrowrangedweaponsatagrapplingopponent,youautomaticallystrikeattheopponent
youhavechosen.
Normal
Seethenormalrulesontheeffectsofcoverandconcealment.Withoutthisfeat,acharacterwhoshootsorthrowsaranged
weaponatatargetinvolvedinagrapplemustrollrandomlytoseewhichgrapplingcombatanttheattackstrikes.
Special
AfightermayselectImprovedPreciseShotasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
An11thlevelrangerwhohaschosenthearcherycombatstyleistreatedashavingImprovedPreciseShot,evenifhedoes
nothavetheprerequisitesforit,butonlywhenheiswearinglightornoarmor.
ImprovedShieldBash[General]
Prerequisite
ShieldProficiency.
Benefit
Whenyouperformashieldbash,youmaystillapplytheshieldsshieldbonustoyourAC.
Normal
Withoutthisfeat,acharacterwhoperformsashieldbashlosestheshieldsshieldbonustoACuntilhisorhernextturn.
Special
AfightermayselectImprovedShieldBashasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
ImprovedSunder[General]
Prerequisites
Str13,PowerAttack.
Benefit
Whenyoustrikeatanobjectheldorcarriedbyanopponent(suchasaweaponorshield),youdonotprovokeanattackof
opportunity(seeSunder,page158).
Youalsogaina+4bonusonanyattackrollmadetoattackanobjectheldorcarriedbyanothercharacter.
Normal
Withoutthisfeat,youprovokeanattackofopportunitywhenyoustrikeatanobjectheldorcarriedbyanothercharacter.
Special
AfightermayselectImprovedSunderasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats(seepage38).
ImprovedTrip[General]
Prerequisites
Benefit
Youdonotprovokeanattackofopportunitywhenyouattempttotripanopponentwhileyouareunarmed.Youalsogaina
+4bonusonyourStrengthchecktotripyouropponent.
Ifyoutripanopponentinmeleecombat,youimmediatelygetameleeattackagainstthatopponentasifyouhadntused
yourattackforthetripattempt.
Normal
Withoutthisfeat,youprovokeanattackofopportunitywhenyouattempttotripanopponentwhileyouareunarmed.
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Special
At6thlevel,amonkmayselectImprovedTripasabonusfeat,evenifshedoesnothavetheprerequisites.
AfightermayselectImprovedTripasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
ImprovedTurning[General]
Prerequisite
Abilitytoturnorrebukecreatures.
Benefit
Youturnorrebukecreaturesasifyouwereonelevelhigherthanyouareintheclassthatgrantsyoutheability.
ImprovedTwoWeaponFighting[General]
Prerequisites
Dex17,TwoWeaponFighting,baseattackbonus+6.
Benefit
Inadditiontothestandardsingleextraattackyougetwithanoffhandweapon,yougetasecondattackwithit,albeitata
5penalty.
Normal
Withoutthisfeat,youcanonlygetasingleextraattackwithanoffhandweapon.
Special
AfightermayselectImprovedTwoWeaponFightingasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
A6thlevelrangerwhohaschosenthetwoweaponcombatstyleistreatedashavingImprovedTwoWeaponFighting,even
ifhedoesnothavetheprerequisitesforit,butonlywhenheiswearinglightornoarmor.
ImprovedUnarmedStrike[General]
Benefit
Youareconsideredtobearmedevenwhenunarmedthatis,youdonotprovokeattacksoropportunityfromarmed
opponentswhenyouattackthemwhileunarmed.However,youstillgetanattackofopportunityagainstanyopponentwho
makesanunarmedattackonyou.
Inaddition,yourunarmedstrikescandeallethalornonlethaldamage,atyouroption.
Normal
Withoutthisfeat,youareconsideredunarmedwhenattackingwithanunarmedstrike,andyoucandealonlynonlethal
damagewithsuchanattack.
Special
AmonkautomaticallygainsImprovedUnarmedStrikeasabonusfeatat1stlevel.Sheneednotselectit.
AfightermayselectImprovedUnarmedStrikeasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
Investigator[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallGatherInformationchecksandSearchchecks.
IronWill[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallWillsavingthrows.
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Leadership[General]
Prerequisite
Characterlevel6th.
Benefits
Havingthisfeatenablesthecharactertoattractloyalcompanionsanddevotedfollowers,subordinateswhoassisther.See
thetablebelowforwhatsortofcohortandhowmanyfollowersthecharactercanrecruit.
LeadershipModifiers:SeveralfactorscanaffectacharactersLeadershipscore,causingittovaryfromthebasescore
(characterlevel+Chamodifier).Acharactersreputation(fromthepointofviewofthecohortorfollowerheistryingto
attract)raisesorlowershisLeadershipscore:
Table:LeadershipReputationModifiers
LEADERSREPUTATION MODIFIER
Greatrenown +2
Fairnessandgenerosity +1
Specialpower +1
Failure 1
Aloofness 1
Cruelty 2
Othermodifiersmayapplywhenthecharactertriestoattractacohort:
Table:AttractingaCohortModifiers
THELEADER... MODIFIER
Hasafamiliar,specialmount,oranimalcompanion 2
Recruitsacohortofadifferentalignment 1
Causedthedeathofacohort 21
1
Cumulativepercohortkilled.
Followershavedifferentprioritiesfromcohorts.Whenthecharactertriestoattractanewfollower,useanyofthefollowing
modifiersthatapply.
Table:AttractingFollowersModifiers
THELEADER... MODIFIER
Hasastronghold,baseofoperations,guildhouse,orthelike +2
Movesaroundalot 1
Causedthedeathofotherfollowers 1
Table:FollowersbyLevel
LEADERSHIPSCORE COHORTLEVEL NUMBEROFFOLLOWERSBYLEVEL
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH
1orlower
2 1st
3 2nd
4 3rd
5 3rd
6 4th
7 5th
8 5th
9 6th
10 7th 5
11 7th 6
12 8th 8
13 9th 10 1
14 10th 15 1
15 10th 20 2 1
16 11th 25 2 1
17 12th 30 3 1 1
18 12th 35 3 1 1
19 13th 40 4 2 1 1
20 14th 50 5 3 2 1
21 15th 60 6 3 2 1 1
22 15th 75 7 4 2 2 1
23 16th 90 9 5 3 2 1
24 17th 110 11 6 3 2 1
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LEADERSHIPSCORE COHORTLEVEL NUMBEROFFOLLOWERSBYLEVEL
25orhigher 17th 135 13 7 4 2 2
LeadershipScore
AcharactersbaseLeadershipscoreequalshislevelplusanyCharismamodifier.Inordertotakeintoaccountnegative
Charismamodifiers,thistableallowsforverylowLeadershipscores,butthecharactermuststillbe6thlevelorhigherin
ordertogaintheLeadershipfeat.OutsidefactorscanaffectacharactersLeadershipscore,asdetailedabove.
CohortLevel
Thecharactercanattractacohortofuptothislevel.RegardlessofacharactersLeadershipscore,hecanonlyrecruita
cohortwhoistwoormorelevelslowerthanhimself.Thecohortshouldbeequippedwithgearappropriateforitslevel.A
charactercantrytoattractacohortofaparticularrace,class,andalignment.Thecohortsalignmentmaynotbeopposed
totheleadersalignmentoneitherthelawvschaosorgoodvsevilaxis,andtheleadertakesaLeadershippenaltyifhe
recruitsacohortofanalignmentdifferentfromhisown.
CohortsearningXP
ThecohortdoesnotcountasapartymemberwhendeterminingthepartysXP.
DividethecohortslevelbythelevelofthePCwithwhomheorheisassociated(thecharacterwiththeLeadershipfeat
whoattractedthecohort).
MultiplythisresultbythetotalXPawardedtothePCandaddthatnumberofexperiencepointstothecohortstotal.
IfacohortgainsenoughXPtobringittoalevelonelowerthantheassociatedPCscharacterlevel,thecohortdoesnotgain
thenewlevelitsnewXPtotalis1lessthantheamountneededattainthenextlevel.
NumberofFollowersbyLevel
Thecharactercanleaduptotheindicatednumberofcharactersofeachlevel.Followersaresimilartocohorts,except
theyregenerallylowlevelNPCs.Becausetheyregenerallyfiveormorelevelsbehindthecharactertheyfollow,theyre
rarelyeffectiveincombat.
Followersdontearnexperienceandthusdontgainlevels.However,whenacharacterwithLeadershipattainsanewlevel,
theplayerconsultsthetableabovetodetermineifhehasacquiredmorefollowers,someofwhichmaybehigherlevelthan
theexistingfollowers.(Youdontconsultthetabletoseeifyourcohortgainslevels,however,becausecohortsearn
experienceontheirown.)
LightningReflexes[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallReflexsavingthrows.
MagicalAptitude[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallSpellcraftchecksandUseMagicDevicechecks.
Manyshot[General]
Prerequisites
Dex17,PointBlankShot,RapidShot,baseattackbonus+6
Benefit
Asastandardaction,youmayfiretwoarrowsatasingleopponentwithin30feet.Botharrowsusethesameattackroll
(witha4penalty)todeterminesuccessanddealdamagenormally(butseeSpecial).
Foreveryfivepointsofbaseattackbonusyouhaveabove+6,youmayaddoneadditionalarrowtothisattack,toa
maximumoffourarrowsatabaseattackbonusof+16.However,eacharrowafterthesecondaddsacumulative2
penaltyontheattackroll(foratotalpenaltyof6forthreearrowsand8forfour).
Damagereductionandotherresistancesapplyseparatelyagainsteacharrowfired.
Special
Regardlessofthenumberofarrowsyoufire,youapplyprecisionbaseddamageonlyonce.Ifyouscoreacriticalhit,only
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thefirstarrowfireddealscriticaldamage;allothersdealregulardamage.
AfightermayselectManyshotasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
A6thlevelrangerwhohaschosenthearcherycombatstyleistreatedashavingManyshotevenifhedoesnothavethe
prerequisitesforit,butonlywhenheiswearinglightornoarmor.
MartialWeaponProficiency[General]
Chooseatypeofmartialweapon.Youunderstandhowtousethattypeofmartialweaponincombat.
Benefit
Youmakeattackrollswiththeselectedweaponnormally.
Normal
Whenusingaweaponwithwhichyouarenotproficient,youtakea4penaltyonattackrolls.
Special
Barbarians,fighters,paladins,andrangersareproficientwithallmartialweapons.Theyneednotselectthisfeat.
YoucangainMartialWeaponProficiencymultipletimes.Eachtimeyoutakethefeat,itappliestoanewtypeofweapon.
AclericwhochoosestheWardomainautomaticallygainstheMartialWeaponProficiencyfeatrelatedtohisdeitysfavored
weaponasabonusfeat,iftheweaponisamartialone.Heneednotselectit.
MaximizeSpell[Metamagic]
Benefit
Allvariable,numericeffectsofaspellmodifiedbythisfeataremaximized.Savingthrowsandopposedrollsarenot
affected,norarespellswithoutrandomvariables.Amaximizedspellusesupaspellslotthreelevelshigherthanthespells
actuallevel.
Anempowered,maximizedspellgainstheseparatebenefitsofeachfeat:themaximumresultplusonehalfthenormally
rolledresult.
Mobility[General]
Prerequisites
Dex13,Dodge.
Benefit
Yougeta+4dodgebonustoArmorClassagainstattacksofopportunitycausedwhenyoumoveoutoforwithina
threatenedarea.AconditionthatmakesyouloseyourDexteritybonustoArmorClass(ifany)alsomakesyoulosedodge
bonuses.
Dodgebonusesstackwitheachother,unlikemosttypesofbonuses.
Special
AfightermayselectMobilityasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
MountedArchery[General]
Prerequisites
Ride1rank,MountedCombat.
Benefit
Thepenaltyyoutakewhenusingarangedweaponwhilemountedishalved:2insteadof4ifyourmountistakinga
doublemove,and4insteadof8ifyourmountisrunning.
Special
AfightermayselectMountedArcheryasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
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MountedCombat[General]
Prerequisite
Ride1rank.
Benefit
Onceperroundwhenyourmountishitincombat,youmayattemptaRidecheck(asareaction)tonegatethehit.Thehit
isnegatedifyourRidecheckresultisgreaterthantheopponentsattackroll.(Essentially,theRidecheckresultbecomesthe
mountsArmorClassifitshigherthanthemountsregularAC.)
Special
AfightermayselectMountedCombatasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
NaturalSpell[General]
Prerequisites
Wis13,wildshapeability.
Benefit
Youcancompletetheverbalandsomaticcomponentsofspellswhileinawildshape.Yousubstitutevariousnoisesand
gesturesforthenormalverbalandsomaticcomponentsofaspell.
Youcanalsouseanymaterialcomponentsorfocusesyoupossess,evenifsuchitemsaremeldedwithinyourcurrentform.
Thisfeatdoesnotpermittheuseofmagicitemswhileyouareinaformthatcouldnotordinarilyusethem,andyoudonot
gaintheabilitytospeakwhileinawildshape.
Negotiator[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallDiplomacychecksandSenseMotivechecks.
NimbleFingers[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallDisableDevicechecksandOpenLockchecks.
Persuasive[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallBluffchecksandIntimidatechecks.
PointBlankShot[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+1bonusonattackanddamagerollswithrangedweaponsatrangesofupto30feet.
Special
AfightermayselectPointBlankShotasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
PowerAttack[General]
Prerequisite
Str13.
Benefit
Onyouraction,beforemakingattackrollsforaround,youmaychoosetosubtractanumberfromallmeleeattackrollsand
addthesamenumbertoallmeleedamagerolls.Thisnumbermaynotexceedyourbaseattackbonus.Thepenaltyon
attacksandbonusondamageapplyuntilyournextturn.
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Special
Ifyouattackwithatwohandedweapon,orwithaonehandedweaponwieldedintwohands,insteadaddtwicethe
numbersubtractedfromyourattackrolls.YoucantaddthebonusfromPowerAttacktothedamagedealtwithalight
weapon(exceptwithunarmedstrikesornaturalweaponattacks),eventhoughthepenaltyonattackrollsstillapplies.
(Normally,youtreatadoubleweaponasaonehandedweaponandalightweapon.Ifyouchoosetouseadoubleweapon
likeatwohandedweapon,attackingwithonlyoneendofitinaround,youtreatitasatwohandedweapon.)
AfightermayselectPowerAttackasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
PreciseShot[General]
Prerequisite
PointBlankShot.
Benefit
Youcanshootorthrowrangedweaponsatanopponentengagedinmeleewithouttakingthestandard4penaltyonyour
attackroll.
Special
AfightermayselectPreciseShotasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
QuickDraw[General]
Prerequisite
Baseattackbonus+1.
Benefit
Youcandrawaweaponasafreeactioninsteadofasamoveaction.Youcandrawahiddenweapon(seetheSleightof
Handskill)asamoveaction.
Acharacterwhohasselectedthisfeatmaythrowweaponsathisfullnormalrateofattacks(muchlikeacharacterwitha
bow).
Normal
Withoutthisfeat,youmaydrawaweaponasamoveaction,or(ifyourbaseattackbonusis+1orhigher)asafreeaction
aspartofmovement.Withoutthisfeat,youcandrawahiddenweaponasastandardaction.
Special
AfightermayselectQuickDrawasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
QuickenSpell[Metamagic]
Benefit
Castingaquickenedspellisafreeaction.Youcanperformanotheraction,evencastinganotherspell,inthesameroundas
youcastaquickenedspell.Youmaycastonlyonequickenedspellperround.Aspellwhosecastingtimeismorethan1full
roundactioncannotbequickened.Aquickenedspellusesupaspellslotfourlevelshigherthanthespellsactuallevel.
Castingaquickenedspelldoesntprovokeanattackofopportunity.
Special
Thisfeatcantbeappliedtoanyspellcastspontaneously(includingsorcererspells,bardspells,andclericordruidspells
castspontaneously),sinceapplyingametamagicfeattoaspontaneouslycastspellautomaticallyincreasesthecastingtime
toafullroundaction.
RapidReload[General]
Chooseatypeofcrossbow(hand,light,orheavy).
Prerequisite
WeaponProficiency(crossbowtypechosen).
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Benefit
Thetimerequiredforyoutoreloadyourchosentypeofcrossbowisreducedtoafreeaction(forahandorlightcrossbow)
oramoveaction(foraheavycrossbow).Reloadingacrossbowstillprovokesanattackofopportunity.
Ifyouhaveselectedthisfeatforhandcrossboworlightcrossbow,youmayfirethatweaponasmanytimesinafullattack
actionasyoucouldattackifyouwereusingabow.
Normal
Acharacterwithoutthisfeatneedsamoveactiontoreloadahandorlightcrossbow,orafullroundactiontoreloada
heavycrossbow.
Special
YoucangainRapidReloadmultipletimes.Eachtimeyoutakethefeat,itappliestoanewtypeofcrossbow.
AfightermayselectRapidReloadasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
RapidShot[General]
Prerequisites
Dex13,PointBlankShot.
Benefit
Youcangetoneextraattackperroundwitharangedweapon.Theattackisatyourhighestbaseattackbonus,buteach
attackyoumakeinthatround(theextraoneandthenormalones)takesa2penalty.Youmustusethefullattackactionto
usethisfeat.
Special
AfightermayselectRapidShotasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
A2ndlevelrangerwhohaschosenthearcherycombatstyleistreatedashavingRapidShot,evenifhedoesnothavethe
prerequisitesforit,butonlywhenheiswearinglightornoarmor.
RideByAttack[General]
Prerequisites
Benefit
Whenyouaremountedandusethechargeaction,youmaymoveandattackasifwithastandardchargeandthenmove
again(continuingthestraightlineofthecharge).Yourtotalmovementfortheroundcantexceeddoubleyourmounted
speed.Youandyourmountdonotprovokeanattackofopportunityfromtheopponentthatyouattack.
Special
AfightermayselectRideByAttackasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
Run[General]
Benefit
Whenrunning,youmovefivetimesyournormalspeed(ifwearinglightornoarmorandcarryingnomorethanalight
load)orfourtimesyourspeed(ifwearingmediumorheavyarmororcarryingamediumorheavyload).Ifyoumakea
jumpafterarunningstart(seetheJumpskilldescription),yougaina+4bonusonyourJumpcheck.Whilerunning,you
retainyourDexteritybonustoAC.
Normal
Youmovefourtimesyourspeedwhilerunning(ifwearinglightornoarmorandcarryingnomorethanalightload)or
threetimesyourspeed(ifwearingmediumorheavyarmororcarryingamediumorheavyload),andyouloseyour
DexteritybonustoAC.
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ScribeScroll[ItemCreation]
Prerequisite
Casterlevel1st.
Benefit
Youcancreateascrollofanyspellthatyouknow.Scribingascrolltakesonedayforeach1,000gpinitsbaseprice.The
basepriceofascrollisitsspelllevelxitscasterlevelx25gp.Toscribeascroll,youmustspend1/25ofthisbasepricein

XPanduseuprawmaterialscostingonehalfofthisbaseprice.
AnyscrollthatstoresaspellwithacostlymaterialcomponentoranXPcostalsocarriesacommensuratecost.Inaddition
tothecostsderivedfromthebaseprice,youmustexpendthematerialcomponentorpaytheXPwhenscribingthescroll.
SelfSufficient[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallHealchecksandSurvivalchecks.
ShieldProficiency[General]
Benefit
Youcanuseashieldandtakeonlythestandardpenalties.
Normal
Whenyouareusingashieldwithwhichyouarenotproficient,youtaketheshieldsarmorcheckpenaltyonattackrolls
andonallskillchecksthatinvolvemoving,includingRidechecks.
Special
Barbarians,bards,clerics,druids,fighters,paladins,andrangersautomaticallyhaveShieldProficiencyasabonusfeat.They
neednotselectit.
ShotOnTheRun[General]
Prerequisites
Dex13,Dodge,Mobility,PointBlankShot,baseattackbonus+4.
Benefit
Whenusingtheattackactionwitharangedweapon,youcanmovebothbeforeandaftertheattack,providedthatyour
totaldistancemovedisnotgreaterthanyourspeed.
Special
AfightermayselectShotontheRunasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
SilentSpell[Metamagic]
Benefit
Asilentspellcanbecastwithnoverbalcomponents.Spellswithoutverbalcomponentsarenotaffected.Asilentspelluses
upaspellslotonelevelhigherthanthespellsactuallevel.
Special
Bardspellscannotbeenhancedbythismetamagicfeat.
SimpleWeaponProficiency[General]
Benefit
Youmakeattackrollswithsimpleweaponsnormally.
Normal
Whenusingaweaponwithwhichyouarenotproficient,youtakea4penaltyonattackrolls.
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Special
Allcharactersexceptfordruids,monks,rogues,andwizardsareautomaticallyproficientwithallsimpleweapons.They
neednotselectthisfeat.
SkillFocus[General]
Chooseaskill.
Benefit
Yougeta+3bonusonallchecksinvolvingthatskill.
Special
Youcangainthisfeatmultipletimes.Itseffectsdonotstack.Eachtimeyoutakethefeat,itappliestoanewskill.
SnatchArrows[General]
Prerequisites
Dex15,DeflectArrows,ImprovedUnarmedStrike.
Benefit
WhenusingtheDeflectArrowsfeatyoumaycatchtheweaponinsteadofjustdeflectingit.Thrownweaponscan
immediatelybethrownbackattheoriginalattacker(eventhoughitisntyourturn)orkeptforlateruse.
Youmusthaveatleastonehandfree(holdingnothing)tousethisfeat.
Special
AfightermayselectSnatchArrowsasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
SpellFocus[General]
Chooseaschoolofmagic.
Benefit
Add+1totheDifficultyClassforallsavingthrowsagainstspellsfromtheschoolofmagicyouselect.
Special
Youcangainthisfeatmultipletimes.Itseffectsdonotstack.Eachtimeyoutakethefeat,itappliestoanewschoolof
magic.
SpellMastery[Special]
Prerequisite
Wizardlevel1st.
Benefit
Eachtimeyoutakethisfeat,chooseanumberofspellsequaltoyourIntelligencemodifierthatyoualreadyknow.From
thatpointon,youcanpreparethesespellswithoutreferringtoaspellbook.
Normal
Withoutthisfeat,youmustuseaspellbooktoprepareallyourspells,exceptreadmagic.
SpellPenetration[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusoncasterlevelchecks(1d20+casterlevel)madetoovercomeacreaturesspellresistance.
SpiritedCharge[General]
Prerequisites
Ride1rank,MountedCombat,RideByAttack.
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Benefit
Whenmountedandusingthechargeaction,youdealdoubledamagewithameleeweapon(ortripledamagewithalance).
Special
AfightermayselectSpiritedChargeasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
SpringAttack[General]
Prerequisites
Dex13,Dodge,Mobility,baseattackbonus+4.
Benefit
Whenusingtheattackactionwithameleeweapon,youcanmovebothbeforeandaftertheattack,providedthatyourtotal
distancemovedisnotgreaterthanyourspeed.Movinginthiswaydoesnotprovokeanattackofopportunityfromthe
defenderyouattack,thoughitmightprovokeattacksofopportunityfromothercreatures,ifappropriate.Youcantusethis
featifyouarewearingheavyarmor.
Youmustmoveatleast5feetbothbeforeandafteryoumakeyourattackinordertoutilizethebenefitsofSpringAttack.
Special
AfightermayselectSpringAttackasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
Stealthy[General]
Benefit
Yougeta+2bonusonallHidechecksandMoveSilentlychecks.
StillSpell[Metamagic]
Benefit
Astilledspellcanbecastwithnosomaticcomponents.
Spellswithoutsomaticcomponentsarenotaffected.Astilledspellusesupaspellslotonelevelhigherthanthespells
actuallevel.
StunningFist[General]
Prerequisites
Dex13,Wis13,ImprovedUnarmedStrike,baseattackbonus+8.
Benefit
Youmustdeclarethatyouareusingthisfeatbeforeyoumakeyourattackroll(thus,afailedattackrollruinstheattempt).
StunningFistforcesafoedamagedbyyourunarmedattacktomakeaFortitudesavingthrow(DC10+1/2yourcharacter
level+yourWismodifier),inadditiontodealingdamagenormally.Adefenderwhofailsthissavingthrowisstunnedfor1
round(untiljustbeforeyournextaction).Astunnedcharactercantact,losesanyDexteritybonustoAC,andtakesa2
penaltytoAC.Youmayattemptastunningattackonceperdayforeveryfourlevelsyouhaveattained(butseeSpecial),
andnomorethanonceperround.Constructs,oozes,plants,undead,incorporealcreatures,andcreaturesimmuneto
criticalhitscannotbestunned.
Special
AmonkmayselectStunningFistasabonusfeatat1stlevel,evenifshedoesnotmeettheprerequisites.Amonkwho
selectsthisfeatmayattemptastunningattackanumberoftimesperdayequaltohermonklevel,plusonemoretimeper
dayforeveryfourlevelsshehasinclassesotherthanmonk.
AfightermayselectStunningFistasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
Toughness[General]
Benefit
Yougain+3hitpoints.
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Special
Acharactermaygainthisfeatmultipletimes.Itseffectsstack.
TowerShieldProficiency[General]
Prerequisite
ShieldProficiency.
Benefit
Youcanuseatowershieldandsufferonlythestandardpenalties.
Normal
Acharacterwhoisusingashieldwithwhichheorsheisnotproficienttakestheshieldsarmorcheckpenaltyonattack
rollsandonallskillchecksthatinvolvemoving,includingRide.
Special
FightersautomaticallyhaveTowerShieldProficiencyasabonusfeat.Theyneednotselectit.
Track[General]
Benefit
Tofindtracksortofollowthemfor1milerequiresasuccessfulSurvivalcheck.YoumustmakeanotherSurvivalcheck
everytimethetracksbecomedifficulttofollow.
Youmoveathalfyournormalspeed(oratyournormalspeedwitha5penaltyonthecheck,oratuptotwiceyournormal
speedwitha20penaltyonthecheck).TheDCdependsonthesurfaceandtheprevailingconditions,asgivenonthe
TrackingSurfaceDCstable.
Table:TrackingSurfaceDCs
SURFACE DC SURFACE DC
Verysoftground 5 Firmground 15
Softground 10 Hardground 20
VerySoftGround
Anysurface(freshsnow,thickdust,wetmud)thatholdsdeep,clearimpressionsoffootprints.
SoftGround
Anysurfacesoftenoughtoyieldtopressure,butfirmerthanwetmudorfreshsnow,inwhichacreatureleavesfrequent
butshallowfootprints.
FirmGround
Mostnormaloutdoorsurfaces(suchaslawns,fields,woods,andthelike)orexceptionallysoftordirtyindoorsurfaces
(thickrugsandverydirtyordustyfloors).Thecreaturemightleavesometraces(brokenbranchesortuftsofhair),butit
leavesonlyoccasionalorpartialfootprints.
HardGround
Anysurfacethatdoesntholdfootprintsatall,suchasbarerockoranindoorfloor.Moststreambedsfallintothiscategory,
sinceanyfootprintsleftbehindareobscuredorwashedaway.Thecreatureleavesonlytraces(scuffmarksordisplaced
pebbles).
SeveralmodifiersmayapplytotheSurvivalcheck,asgivenontheTrackingConditionDCModifierstable.
Table:TrackingConditionDCModifiers
CONDITION DCMODIFIER
Everythreecreaturesinthegroupbeingtracked 1
SIZEOFCREATUREORCREATURESBEINGTRACKED:1
Fine +8
Diminutive +4
Tiny +2
Small +1
Medium +0
Large 1
Huge 2
Gargantuan 4
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CONDITION DCMODIFIER
Colossal 8
Every24hourssincethetrailwasmade +1
Everyhourofrainsincethetrailwasmade +1
Freshsnowcoversincethetrailwasmade +10
POORVISIBILITY:2
Overcastormoonlessnight +6
Moonlight +3
Fogorprecipitation +3
Trackedpartyhidestrail(andmovesathalfspeed) +5
1
Foragroupofmixedsizes,applyonlythemodifierforthelargestsizecategory.
2
Applyonlythelargestmodifierfromthiscategory.
IfyoufailaSurvivalcheck,youcanretryafter1hour(outdoors)or10minutes(indoors)ofsearching.
Normal
Withoutthisfeat,youcanusetheSurvivalskilltofindtracks,butyoucanfollowthemonlyiftheDCforthetaskis10or
lower.Alternatively,youcanusetheSearchskilltofindafootprintorsimilarsignofacreaturespassageusingtheDCs
givenabove,butyoucantuseSearchtofollowtracks,evenifsomeoneelsehasalreadyfoundthem.
Special
ArangerautomaticallyhasTrackasabonusfeat.Heneednotselectit.
Thisfeatdoesnotallowyoutofindorfollowthetracksmadebyasubjectofapasswithouttracespell.
Trample[General]
Prerequisites
Benefit
Whenyouattempttooverrunanopponentwhilemounted,yourtargetmaynotchoosetoavoidyou.Yourmountmay
makeonehoofattackagainstanytargetyouknockdown,gainingthestandard+4bonusonattackrollsagainstprone
targets.
Special
AfightermayselectTrampleasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
TwoWeaponDefense[General]
Prerequisites
Dex15,TwoWeaponFighting.
Benefit
Whenwieldingadoubleweaponortwoweapons(notincludingnaturalweaponsorunarmedstrikes),yougaina+1shield
bonustoyourAC.
Whenyouarefightingdefensivelyorusingthetotaldefenseaction,thisshieldbonusincreasesto+2.
Special
AfightermayselectTwoWeaponDefenseasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
TwoWeaponFighting[General]
Youcanfightwithaweaponineachhand.Youcanmakeoneextraattackeachroundwiththesecondweapon.
Prerequisite
Dex15.
Benefit
Yourpenaltiesonattackrollsforfightingwithtwoweaponsarereduced.Thepenaltyforyourprimaryhandlessensby2
andtheoneforyouroffhandlessensby6.
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Normal
Ifyouwieldasecondweaponinyouroffhand,youcangetoneextraattackperroundwiththatweapon.Whenfightingin
thiswayyousuffera6penaltywithyourregularattackorattackswithyourprimaryhandanda10penaltytotheattack
withyouroffhand.Ifyouroffhandweaponislightthepenaltiesarereducedby2each.(Anunarmedstrikeisalways
consideredlight.)
Special
A2ndlevelrangerwhohaschosenthetwoweaponcombatstyleistreatedashavingTwoWeaponFighting,evenifhedoes
nothavetheprerequisiteforit,butonlywhenheiswearinglightornoarmor.
AfightermayselectTwoWeaponFightingasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
WeaponFinesse[General]
Prerequisite
Baseattackbonus+1.
Benefit
Withalightweapon,rapier,whip,orspikedchainmadeforacreatureofyoursizecategory,youmayuseyourDexterity
modifierinsteadofyourStrengthmodifieronattackrolls.Ifyoucarryashield,itsarmorcheckpenaltyappliestoyour
attackrolls.
Special
AfightermayselectWeaponFinesseasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
Naturalweaponsarealwaysconsideredlightweapons.
WeaponFocus[General]
Chooseonetypeofweapon.Youcanalsochooseunarmedstrikeorgrapple(orray,ifyouareaspellcaster)asyourweapon
forpurposesofthisfeat.
Prerequisites
Proficiencywithselectedweapon,baseattackbonus+1.
Benefit
Yougaina+1bonusonallattackrollsyoumakeusingtheselectedweapon.
Special
Youcangainthisfeatmultipletimes.Itseffectsdonotstack.Eachtimeyoutakethefeat,itappliestoanewtypeof
weapon.
AfightermayselectWeaponFocusasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.HemusthaveWeaponFocuswithaweapontogainthe
WeaponSpecializationfeatforthatweapon.
WeaponSpecialization[General]
ChooseonetypeofweaponforwhichyouhavealreadyselectedtheWeaponFocusfeat.Youcanalsochooseunarmed
strikeorgrappleasyourweaponforpurposesofthisfeat.Youdealextradamagewhenusingthisweapon.
Prerequisites
Proficiencywithselectedweapon,WeaponFocuswithselectedweapon,fighterlevel4th.
Benefit
Yougaina+2bonusonalldamagerollsyoumakeusingtheselectedweapon.
Special
Youcangainthisfeatmultipletimes.Itseffectsdonotstack.Eachtimeyoutakethefeat,itappliestoanewtypeof
weapon.
AfightermayselectWeaponSpecializationasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
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WhirlwindAttack[General]
Prerequisites
Dex13,Int13,CombatExpertise,Dodge,Mobility,SpringAttack,baseattackbonus+4.
Benefit
Whenyouusethefullattackaction,youcangiveupyourregularattacksandinsteadmakeonemeleeattackatyourfull
baseattackbonusagainsteachopponentwithinreach.
WhenyouusetheWhirlwindAttackfeat,youalsoforfeitanybonusorextraattacksgrantedbyotherfeats,spells,or
abilities.
Special
AfightermayselectWhirlwindAttackasoneofhisfighterbonusfeats.
WidenSpell[Metamagic]
Benefit
Youcanalteraburst,emanation,line,orspreadshapedspelltoincreaseitsarea.Anynumericmeasurementsofthespells
areaincreaseby100%.Awidenedspellusesupaspellslotthreelevelshigherthanthespellsactuallevel.
Spellsthatdonothaveanareaofoneofthesefoursortsarenotaffectedbythisfeat.
Equipment
Assumeacharacterownsatleastoneoutfitofnormalclothes.Pickanyoneofthefollowingclothingoutfits:artisansoutfit,
entertainersoutfit,explorersoutfit,monksoutfit,peasantsoutfit,scholarsoutfit,ortravelersoutfit.
WealthandMoney
Coins
Themostcommoncoinisthegoldpiece(gp).Agoldpieceisworth10silverpieces.Eachsilverpieceisworth10copper
pieces(cp).Inadditiontocopper,silver,andgoldcoins,therearealsoplatinumpieces(pp),whichareeachworth10gp.
Thestandardcoinweighsaboutathirdofanounce(fiftytothepound).
Table:Coins
EXCHANGEVALUE
CP SP GP PP
Copperpiece(cp)= 1 1/10 1/100 1/1,000
Silverpiece(sp)= 10 1 1/10 1/100
Goldpiece(gp)= 100 10 1 1/10
Platinumpiece(pp)= 1,000 100 10 1
WealthOtherThanCoins
Merchantscommonlyexchangetradegoodswithoutusingcurrency.Asameansofcomparison,sometradegoodsare
detailedbelow.
Table:TradeGoods
COST ITEM
1cp Onepoundofwheat
2cp Onepoundofflour,oronechicken
1sp Onepoundofiron
5sp Onepoundoftobaccoorcopper
1gp Onepoundofcinnamon,oronegoat
2gp Onepoundofgingerorpepper,oronesheep
3gp Onepig
4gp Onesquareyardoflinen
5gp Onepoundofsaltorsilver
10gp Onesquareyardofsilk,oronecow
15gp Onepoundofsaffronorcloves,oroneox
SellingLoot
Ingeneral,acharactercansellsomethingforhalfitslistedprice.
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Tradegoodsaretheexceptiontothehalfpricerule.Atradegood,inthissense,isavaluablegoodthatcanbeeasily
exchangedalmostasifitwerecashitself.
Weapons
WeaponCategories
Weaponsaregroupedintoseveralinterlockingsetsofcategories.
Thesecategoriespertaintowhattrainingisneededtobecomeproficientinaweaponsuse(simple,martial,orexotic),the
weaponsusefulnesseitherinclosecombat(melee)oratadistance(ranged,whichincludesboththrownandprojectile
weapons),itsrelativeencumbrance(light,onehanded,ortwohanded),anditssize(Small,Medium,orLarge).
Simple,Martial,andExoticWeapons
Anybodybutadruid,monk,rogue,orwizardisproficientwithallsimpleweapons.Barbarians,fighters,paladins,and
rangersareproficientwithallsimpleandallmartialweapons.Charactersofotherclassesareproficientwithanassortment
ofmainlysimpleweaponsandpossiblyalsosomemartialorevenexoticweapons.Acharacterwhousesaweaponwith
whichheorsheisnotproficienttakesa4penaltyonattackrolls.
MeleeandRangedWeapons
Meleeweaponsareusedformakingmeleeattacks,thoughsomeofthemcanbethrownaswell.Rangedweaponsare
thrownweaponsorprojectileweaponsthatarenoteffectiveinmelee.
ReachWeapons
Glaives,guisarmes,lances,longspears,ranseurs,spikedchains,andwhipsarereachweapons.Areachweaponisamelee
weaponthatallowsitswieldertostrikeattargetsthatarentadjacenttohimorher.Mostreachdoublethewieldersnatural
reach,meaningthatatypicalSmallorMediumwielderofsuchaweaponcanattackacreature10feetaway,butnota
creatureinanadjacentsquare.AtypicalLargecharacterwieldingareachweaponoftheappropriatesizecanattacka
creature15or20feetaway,butnotadjacentcreaturesorcreaturesupto10feetaway.
DoubleWeapons
Direflails,dwarvenurgroshes,gnomehookedhammers,orcdoubleaxes,quarterstaffs,andtwobladedswordsaredouble
weapons.Acharactercanfightwithbothendsofadoubleweaponasiffightingwithtwoweapons,butheorsheincursall
thenormalattackpenaltiesassociatedwithtwoweaponcombat,justasthoughthecharacterwerewieldingaonehanded
weaponandalightweapon.
Thecharactercanalsochoosetouseadoubleweapontwohanded,attackingwithonlyoneendofit.Acreaturewieldinga
doubleweaponinonehandcantuseitasadoubleweapononlyoneendoftheweaponcanbeusedinanygivenround.
ThrownWeapons
Daggers,clubs,shortspears,spears,darts,javelins,throwingaxes,lighthammers,tridents,shuriken,andnetsarethrown
weapons.ThewielderapplieshisorherStrengthmodifiertodamagedealtbythrownweapons(exceptforsplash
weapons).Itispossibletothrowaweaponthatisntdesignedtobethrown(thatis,ameleeweaponthatdoesnthavea
numericentryintheRangeIncrementcolumnonTable:Weapons),butacharacterwhodoessotakesa4penaltyonthe
attackroll.Throwingalightoronehandedweaponisastandardaction,whilethrowingatwohandedweaponisafull
roundaction.Regardlessofthetypeofweapon,suchanattackscoresathreatonlyonanaturalrollof20anddealsdouble
damageonacriticalhit.Suchaweaponhasarangeincrementof10feet.
ProjectileWeapons
Lightcrossbows,slings,heavycrossbows,shortbows,compositeshortbows,longbows,compositelongbows,hand
crossbows,andrepeatingcrossbowsareprojectileweapons.Mostprojectileweaponsrequiretwohandstouse(seespecific
weapondescriptions).AcharactergetsnoStrengthbonusondamagerollswithaprojectileweaponunlessitsaspecially
builtcompositeshortbow,speciallybuiltcompositelongbow,orsling.IfthecharacterhasapenaltyforlowStrength,apply
ittodamagerollswhenheorsheusesaboworasling.
Ammunition
Projectileweaponsuseammunition:arrows(forbows),bolts(forcrossbows),orslingbullets(forslings).Whenusinga
bow,acharactercandrawammunitionasafreeaction;crossbowsandslingsrequireanactionforreloading.Generally
speaking,ammunitionthathitsitstargetisdestroyedorrendereduseless,whilenormalammunitionthatmisseshasa50%
chanceofbeingdestroyedorlost.
Althoughtheyarethrownweapons,shurikenaretreatedasammunitionforthepurposesofdrawingthem,crafting
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masterworkorotherwisespecialversionsofthem(seeMasterworkWeapons),andwhathappenstothemaftertheyare
thrown.
Light,OneHanded,andTwoHandedMeleeWeapons
Thisdesignationisameasureofhowmucheffortittakestowieldaweaponincombat.Itindicateswhetheramelee
weapon,whenwieldedbyacharacteroftheweaponssizecategory,isconsideredalightweapon,aonehandedweapon,or
atwohandedweapon.
Light
Alightweaponiseasiertouseinonesoffhandthanaonehandedweaponis,anditcanbeusedwhilegrappling.Alight
weaponisusedinonehand.AddthewieldersStrengthbonus(ifany)todamagerollsformeleeattackswithalight
weaponifitsusedintheprimaryhand,oronehalfthewieldersStrengthbonusifitsusedintheoffhand.Usingtwo
handstowieldalightweapongivesnoadvantageondamage;theStrengthbonusappliesasthoughtheweaponwereheld
inthewieldersprimaryhandonly.
Anunarmedstrikeisalwaysconsideredalightweapon.
OneHanded
Aonehandedweaponcanbeusedineithertheprimaryhandortheoffhand.AddthewieldersStrengthbonustodamage
rollsformeleeattackswithaonehandedweaponifitsusedintheprimaryhand,or1/2hisorherStrengthbonusifits
usedintheoffhand.Ifaonehandedweaponiswieldedwithtwohandsduringmeleecombat,add11/2timesthe
charactersStrengthbonustodamagerolls.
TwoHanded
Twohandsarerequiredtouseatwohandedmeleeweaponeffectively.Apply11/2timesthecharactersStrengthbonusto
damagerollsformeleeattackswithsuchaweapon.
WeaponSize
Everyweaponhasasizecategory.Thisdesignationindicatesthesizeofthecreatureforwhichtheweaponwasdesigned.
Aweaponssizecategoryisntthesameasitssizeasanobject.Instead,aweaponssizecategoryiskeyedtothesizeofthe
intendedwielder.Ingeneral,alightweaponisanobjecttwosizecategoriessmallerthanthewielder,aonehandedweapon
isanobjectonesizecategorysmallerthanthewielder,andatwohandedweaponisanobjectofthesamesizecategoryas
thewielder.
InappropriatelySizedWeapons:Acreaturecantmakeoptimumuseofaweaponthatisntproperlysizedforit.A
cumulative2penaltyappliesonattackrollsforeachsizecategoryofdifferencebetweenthesizeofitsintendedwielder
andthesizeofitsactualwielder.Ifthecreatureisntproficientwiththeweapona4nonproficiencypenaltyalsoapplies.
Themeasureofhowmucheffortittakestouseaweapon(whethertheweaponisdesignatedasalight,onehanded,or
twohandedweaponforaparticularwielder)isalteredbyonestepforeachsizecategoryofdifferencebetweenthe
wielderssizeandthesizeofthecreatureforwhichtheweaponwasdesigned.Ifaweaponsdesignationwouldbechanged
tosomethingotherthanlight,onehanded,ortwohandedbythisalteration,thecreaturecantwieldtheweaponatall.
ImprovisedWeapons
Sometimesobjectsnotcraftedtobeweaponsnonethelessseeuseincombat.Becausesuchobjectsarenotdesignedforthis
use,anycreaturethatusesoneincombatisconsideredtobenonproficientwithitandtakesa4penaltyonattackrolls
madewiththatobject.Todeterminethesizecategoryandappropriatedamageforanimprovisedweapon,compareits
relativesizeanddamagepotentialtotheweaponlisttofindareasonablematch.Animprovisedweaponscoresathreaton
anaturalrollof20anddealsdoubledamageonacriticalhit.Animprovisedthrownweaponhasarangeincrementof10
feet.
WeaponQualities
Hereistheformatforweaponentries(givenascolumnheadingsonTable:Weapons,below).
Cost
Thisvalueistheweaponscostingoldpieces(gp)orsilverpieces(sp).Thecostincludesmiscellaneousgearthatgoeswith
theweapon.
ThiscostisthesameforaSmallorMediumversionoftheweapon.ALargeversioncoststwicethelistedprice.
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Damage
TheDamagecolumnsgivethedamagedealtbytheweapononasuccessfulhit.ThecolumnlabeledDmg(S)isforSmall
weapons.ThecolumnlabeledDmg(M)isforMediumweapons.Iftwodamagerangesaregiventhentheweaponisa
doubleweapon.Usetheseconddamagefiguregivenforthedoubleweaponsextraattack.
Critical
Theentryinthiscolumnnoteshowtheweaponisusedwiththerulesforcriticalhits.Whenyourcharacterscoresacritical
hit,rollthedamagetwo,three,orfourtimes,asindicatedbyitscriticalmultiplier(usingallapplicablemodifiersoneach
roll),andaddalltheresultstogether.
Exception:Extradamageoverandaboveaweaponsnormaldamageisnotmultipliedwhenyouscoreacriticalhit.
X2:Theweapondealsdoubledamageonacriticalhit.
X3:Theweapondealstripledamageonacriticalhit.
X3/X4:Oneheadofthisdoubleweapondealstripledamageonacriticalhit.Theotherheaddealsquadrupledamageona
criticalhit.
X4:Theweapondealsquadrupledamageonacriticalhit.
1920/x2:Theweaponscoresathreatonanaturalrollof19or20(insteadofjust20)anddealsdoubledamageona
criticalhit.(Theweaponhasathreatrangeof1920.)
1820/x2:Theweaponscoresathreatonanaturalrollof18,19,or20(insteadofjust20)anddealsdoubledamageona
criticalhit.(Theweaponhasathreatrangeof1820.)
RangeIncrement
Anyattackatlessthanthisdistanceisnotpenalizedforrange.However,eachfullrangeincrementimposesacumulative2
penaltyontheattackroll.Athrownweaponhasamaximumrangeoffiverangeincrements.Aprojectileweaponcanshoot
outtotenrangeincrements.
Weight
ThiscolumngivestheweightofaMediumversionoftheweapon.HalvethisnumberforSmallweaponsanddoubleitfor
Largeweapons.
Type
Weaponsareclassifiedaccordingtothetypeofdamagetheydeal:bludgeoning,piercing,orslashing.Somemonstersmay
beresistantorimmunetoattacksfromcertaintypesofweapons.
Someweaponsdealdamageofmultipletypes.Ifaweaponisoftwotypes,thedamageitdealsisnothalfonetypeandhalf
another;allofitisbothtypes.Therefore,acreaturewouldhavetobeimmunetobothtypesofdamagetoignoreanyofthe
damagefromsuchaweapon.
Inothercases,aweaponcandealeitheroftwotypesofdamage.Inasituationwhenthedamagetypeissignificant,the
wieldercanchoosewhichtypeofdamagetodealwithsuchaweapon.
Special
Someweaponshavespecialfeatures.Seetheweapondescriptionsfordetails.
WeaponDescriptions
Table:SimpleWeapons
SIMPLEWEAPONS COST DMG(S) DMG(M) CRITICAL RANGEINCREMENT WEIGHT1 TYPE2
UnarmedAttacks
Gauntlet 2gp 1d2 1d3 x2 1lb. Bludgeoning
Unarmedstrike 1d23 1d33 x2 Bludgeoning
LIGHTMELEEWEAPONS
Dagger 2gp 1d3 1d4 1920/x2 10ft. 1lb. Piercingorslashing
Dagger,punching 2gp 1d3 1d4 x3 1lb. Piercing
Gauntlet,spiked 5gp 1d3 1d4 x2 1lb. Piercing
Mace,light 5gp 1d4 1d6 x2 4lb. Bludgeoning
Sickle 6gp 1d4 1d6 x2 2lb. Slashing
ONEHANDEDMELEEWEAPONS
Club 1d4 1d6 x2 10ft. 3lb. Bludgeoning
Mace,heavy 12gp 1d6 1d8 x2 8lb. Bludgeoning
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SIMPLEWEAPONS COST DMG(S) DMG(M) CRITICAL RANGEINCREMENT WEIGHT1 TYPE2
Morningstar 8gp 1d6 1d8 x2 6lb. Bludgeoningandpiercing
Shortspear 1gp 1d4 1d6 x2 20ft. 3lb. Piercing
TWOHANDEDMELEEWEAPONS
Longspear4 5gp 1d6 1d8 x3 9lb. Piercing
Quarterstaff5 1d4/1d4 1d6/1d6 x2 4lb. Bludgeoning
Spear 2gp 1d6 1d8 x3 20ft. 6lb. Piercing
RANGEDWEAPONS
Crossbow,heavy 50gp 1d8 1d10 1920/x2 120ft. 8lb. Piercing
Bolts,crossbow(10) 1gp 1lb.
Crossbow,light 35gp 1d6 1d8 1920/x2 80ft. 4lb. Piercing
Bolts,crossbow(10) 1gp 1lb.
Dart 5sp 1d3 1d4 x2 20ft. 1/2lb. Piercing
Javelin 1gp 1d4 1d6 x2 30ft. 2lb. Piercing
Sling 1d3 1d4 x2 50ft. 0lb. Bludgeoning
Bullets,sling(10) 1sp 5lb.
Table:MartialWeapons
MARTIALWEAPONS COST DMG(S) DMG(M) CRITICAL RANGEINCREMENT WEIGHT1 TYPE2
LIGHTMELEEWEAPONS
Axe,throwing 8gp 1d4 1d6 x2 10ft. 2lb. Slashing
Hammer,light 1gp 1d3 1d4 x2 20ft. 2lb. Bludgeoning
Handaxe 6gp 1d4 1d6 x3 3lb. Slashing
Kukri 8gp 1d3 1d4 1820/x2 2lb. Slashing
Pick,light 4gp 1d3 1d4 x4 3lb. Piercing
Sap 1gp 1d43 1d63 x2 2lb. Bludgeoning
Shield,light special 1d2 1d3 x2 special Bludgeoning
Spikedarmor special 1d4 1d6 x2 special Piercing
Spikedshield,light special 1d3 1d4 x2 special Piercing
Sword,short 10gp 1d4 1d6 1920/x2 2lb. Piercing
Battleaxe 10gp 1d6 1d8 x3 6lb. Slashing
Flail 8gp 1d6 1d8 x2 5lb. Bludgeoning
Longsword 15gp 1d6 1d8 1920/x2 4lb. Slashing
Pick,heavy 8gp 1d4 1d6 x4 6lb. Piercing
Rapier 20gp 1d4 1d6 1820/x2 2lb. Piercing
Scimitar 15gp 1d4 1d6 1820/x2 4lb. Slashing
Shield,heavy special 1d3 1d4 x2 special Bludgeoning
Spikedshield,heavy special 1d4 1d6 x2 special Piercing
Trident 15gp 1d6 1d8 x2 10ft. 4lb. Piercing
Warhammer 12gp 1d6 1d8 x3 5lb. Bludgeoning
Falchion 75gp 1d6 2d4 1820/x2 8lb. Slashing
Glaive4 8gp 1d8 1d10 x3 10lb. Slashing
Greataxe 20gp 1d10 1d12 x3 12lb. Slashing
Greatclub 5gp 1d8 1d10 x2 8lb. Bludgeoning
Flail,heavy 15gp 1d8 1d10 1920/x2 10lb. Bludgeoning
Greatsword 50gp 1d10 2d6 1920/x2 8lb. Slashing
Guisarme4 9gp 1d6 2d4 x3 12lb. Slashing
Halberd 10gp 1d8 1d10 x3 12lb. Piercingorslashing
Lance4 10gp 1d6 1d8 x3 10lb. Piercing
Ranseur4 10gp 1d6 2d4 x3 12lb. Piercing
Scythe 18gp 1d6 2d4 x4 10lb. Piercingorslashing
RANGEDWEAPONS
Longbow 75gp 1d6 1d8 x3 100ft. 3lb. Piercing
Arrows(20) 1gp 3lb.
Longbow,composite 100gp 1d6 1d8 x3 110ft. 3lb. Piercing
Arrows(20) 1gp 3lb.
Shortbow 30gp 1d4 1d6 x3 60ft. 2lb. Piercing
Arrows(20) 1gp 3lb.
Shortbow,composite 75gp 1d4 1d6 x3 70ft. 2lb. Piercing
Arrows(20) 1gp 3lb.
Table:ExoticWeapons
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EXOTICWEAPONS COST DMG(S) DMG(M) CRITICAL RANGEINCREMENT WEIGHT1 TYPE2
LIGHTMELEEWEAPONS
Kama 2gp 1d4 1d6 x2 2lb. Slashing
Nunchaku 2gp 1d4 1d6 x2 2lb. Bludgeoning
Sai 1gp 1d3 1d4 x2 10ft. 1lb. Bludgeoning
Siangham 3gp 1d4 1d6 x2 1lb. Piercing
Sword,bastard 35gp 1d8 1d10 1920/x2 6lb. Slashing
Waraxe,dwarven 30gp 1d8 1d10 x3 8lb. Slashing
Whip4 1gp 1d23 1d33 x2 2lb. Slashing
Axe,orcdouble5 60gp 1d6/1d6 1d8/1d8 x3 15lb. Slashing
Chain,spiked4 25gp 1d6 2d4 x2 10lb. Piercing
Flail,dire5 90gp 1d6/1d6 1d8/1d8 x2 10lb. Bludgeoning
Hammer,gnomehooked5 20gp 1d6/1d4 1d8/1d6 x3/x4 6lb. Bludgeoningandpiercing
Sword,twobladed5 100gp 1d6/1d6 1d8/1d8 1920/x2 10lb. Slashing
Urgrosh,dwarven5 50gp 1d6/1d4 1d8/1d6 x3 12lb. Slashingorpiercing
RANGEDWEAPONS
Bolas 5gp 1d33 1d43 x2 10ft. 2lb. Bludgeoning
Crossbow,hand 100gp 1d3 1d4 1920/x2 30ft. 2lb. Piercing
Bolts(10) 1gp 1lb.
Crossbow,repeatingheavy 400gp 1d8 1d10 1920/x2 120ft. 12lb. Piercing
Bolts(5) 1gp 1lb.
Crossbow,repeatinglight 250gp 1d6 1d8 1920/x2 80ft. 6lb. Piercing
Bolts(5) 1gp 1lb.
Net 20gp 10ft. 6lb.
Shuriken(5) 1gp 1 1d2 x2 10ft. 1/2lb. Piercing
1
WeightfiguresareforMediumweapons.ASmallweaponweighshalfasmuch,andaLargeweaponweighstwiceasmuch.
2
Whentwotypesaregiven,theweaponisbothtypesiftheentryspecifiesand,oreithertype(playerschoiceattimeofattack)ifthe
entryspecifiesor.
3
Theweapondealsnonlethaldamageratherthanlethaldamage.
4
Reachweapon.
5
Doubleweapon.
MasterworkWeapons
Amasterworkweaponisafinelycraftedversionofanormalweapon.Wieldingitprovidesa+1enhancementbonuson
attackrolls.
Youcantaddthemasterworkqualitytoaweaponafteritiscreated;itmustbecraftedasamasterworkweapon(seethe
Craftskill).Themasterworkqualityadds300gptothecostofanormalweapon(or6gptothecostofasingleunitof
ammunition).Addingthemasterworkqualitytoadoubleweaponcoststwicethenormalincrease(+600gp).
Masterworkammunitionisdamaged(effectivelydestroyed)whenused.Theenhancementbonusofmasterwork
ammunitiondoesnotstackwithanyenhancementbonusoftheprojectileweaponfiringit.
Allmagicweaponsareautomaticallyconsideredtobeofmasterworkquality.Theenhancementbonusgrantedbythe
masterworkqualitydoesntstackwiththeenhancementbonusprovidedbytheweaponsmagic.
Eventhoughsometypesofarmorandshieldscanbeusedasweapons,youcantcreateamasterworkversionofsuchan
itemthatconfersanenhancementbonusonattackrolls.Instead,masterworkarmorandshieldshavelessenedarmorcheck
penalties.
Armor
ArmorQualities
Towearheavierarmoreffectively,acharactercanselecttheArmorProficiencyfeats,butmostclassesareautomatically
proficientwiththearmorsthatworkbestforthem.
Armorandshieldscantakedamagefromsometypesofattacks.
Hereistheformatforarmorentries(givenascolumnheadingsonTable:ArmorandShields,below).
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Cost
ThecostofthearmorforSmallorMediumhumanoidcreatures.SeeArmorforUnusualCreatures,below,forarmorprices
forothercreatures.
Armor/ShieldBonus
EacharmorgrantsanarmorbonustoAC,whileshieldsgrantashieldbonustoAC.Thearmorbonusfromasuitofarmor
doesntstackwithothereffectsoritemsthatgrantanarmorbonus.Similarly,theshieldbonusfromashielddoesntstack
withothereffectsthatgrantashieldbonus.
MaximumDexBonus
ThisnumberisthemaximumDexteritybonustoACthatthistypeofarmorallows.Heavierarmorslimitmobility,reducing
thewearersabilitytododgeblows.ThisrestrictiondoesntaffectanyotherDexterityrelatedabilities.
EvenifacharactersDexteritybonustoACdropsto0becauseofarmor,thissituationdoesnotcountaslosingaDexterity
bonustoAC.
Yourcharactersencumbrance(theamountofgearheorshecarries)mayalsorestrictthemaximumDexteritybonusthat
canbeappliedtohisorherArmorClass.
Shields:ShieldsdonotaffectacharactersmaximumDexteritybonus.
ArmorCheckPenalty
Anyarmorheavierthanleatherhurtsacharactersabilitytousesomeskills.Anarmorcheckpenaltynumberisthepenalty
thatappliestoBalance,Climb,EscapeArtist,Hide,Jump,MoveSilently,SleightofHand,andTumblechecksbyacharacter
wearingacertainkindofarmor.DoublethenormalarmorcheckpenaltyisappliedtoSwimchecks.Acharacters
encumbrance(theamountofgearcarried,includingarmor)mayalsoapplyanarmorcheckpenalty.
Shields:Ifacharacteriswearingarmorandusingashield,botharmorcheckpenaltiesapply.
NonproficientwithArmorWorn:Acharacterwhowearsarmorand/orusesashieldwithwhichheorsheisnotproficient
takesthearmors(and/orshields)armorcheckpenaltyonattackrollsandonallStrengthbasedandDexteritybased
abilityandskillchecks.Thepenaltyfornonproficiencywitharmorstackswiththepenaltyfornonproficiencywithshields.
Speed
Mediumorheavyarmorslowsthewearerdown.ThenumberonTable:ArmorandShieldsisthecharactersspeedwhile
wearingthearmor.Humans,elves,halfelves,andhalforcshaveanunencumberedspeedof30feet.Shieldsdonotaffecta
charactersspeed.
Weight
ThiscolumngivestheweightofthearmorsizedforaMediumwearer.ArmorfittedforSmallcharactersweighshalfas
much,andarmorforLargecharactersweighstwiceasmuch.
ArmorDescriptions
Table:LightArmor
ARMOR COST ACBONUS MAXDEXBONUS CHECKPENALTY SPEED WEIGHT1
Padded 5gp +1 +8 0 30ft. 10lb.
Leather 10gp +2 +6 0 30ft. 15lb.
Studdedleather 25gp +3 +5 1 30ft. 20lb.
Chainshirt 100gp +4 +4 2 30ft. 25lb.
Table:MediumArmor
Hide 15gp +3 +4 3 20ft. 25lb.
Scalemail 50gp +4 +3 4 20ft. 30lb.
Chainmail 150gp +5 +2 5 20ft. 40lb.
Breastplate 200gp +5 +3 4 20ft. 30lb.
Table:HeavyArmor
Splintmail 200gp +6 +0 7 20ft.2 45lb.
Bandedmail 250gp +6 +1 6 20ft.2 35lb.
Halfplate 600gp +7 +0 7 20ft.2 50lb.
Fullplate 1,500gp +8 +1 6 20ft.2 50lb.
Table:Shields
SHIELD COST ACBONUS MAXDEXBONUS CHECKPENALTY SPEED WEIGHT1
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Buckler 15gp +1 1 5lb.
Shield,lightwooden 3gp +1 1 5lb.
Shield,lightsteel 9gp +1 1 6lb.
Shield,heavywooden 7gp +2 2 10lb.
Shield,heavysteel 20gp +2 2 15lb.
Shield,tower 30gp +43 +2 10 45lb.
Table:ArmorandShieldExtras
EXTRA COST ACBONUS MAXDEXBONUS CHECKPENALTY SPEED WEIGHT1
Armorspikes +50gp +10lb.
Gauntlet,locked 8gp Special +5lb.
Shieldspikes +10gp +5lb.
1
WeightfiguresareforarmorsizedtofitMediumcharacters.
2
Whenrunninginheavyarmor,youmoveonlytripleyourspeed,notquadruple.
3
Atowershieldcaninsteadgrantyoucover.Seethedescription.
MasterworkArmor
Justaswithweapons,youcanpurchaseorcraftmasterworkversionsofarmororshields.Suchawellmadeitemfunctions
likethenormalversion,exceptthatitsarmorcheckpenaltyislessenedby1.
Amasterworksuitofarmororshieldcostsanextra150gpoverandabovethenormalcostforthattypeofarmororshield.
Themasterworkqualityofasuitofarmororshieldneverprovidesabonusonattackordamagerolls,evenifthearmoror
shieldisusedasaweapon.
Allmagicarmorsandshieldsareautomaticallyconsideredtobeofmasterworkquality.
Youcantaddthemasterworkqualitytoarmororashieldafteritiscreated;itmustbecraftedasamasterworkitem.
SleepinginArmor
Acharacterwhosleepsinmediumorheavyarmorisautomaticallyfatiguedthenextday.Heorshetakesa2penaltyon
StrengthandDexterityandcantchargeorrun.Sleepinginlightarmordoesnotcausefatigue.
GettingIntoandOutofArmor
Thetimerequiredtodonarmordependsonitstype;seeTable:DonningArmor.
Don
Thiscolumntellshowlongittakesacharactertoputthearmoron.(Oneminuteis10rounds.)Readying(strappingon)a
shieldisonlyamoveaction.
DonHastily
Thiscolumntellshowlongittakestoputthearmoroninahurry.Thearmorcheckpenaltyandarmorbonusforhastily
donnedarmorareeach1pointworsethannormal.
Remove
Thiscolumntellshowlongittakestogetthearmoroff.Loosingashield(removingitfromthearmanddroppingit)isonly
amoveaction.
Table:DonningArmor
ARMORTYPE DON DONHASTILY REMOVE
Shield(any) 1moveaction n/a 1moveaction
Padded,leather,hide,studdedleather,orchainshirt 1minute 5rounds 1minute1
Breastplate,scalemail,chainmail,bandedmail,orsplintmail 4minutes1 1minute 1minute1
Halfplateorfullplate 4minutes2 4minutes1 1d4+1minutes1
1
Ifthecharacterhassomehelp,cutthistimeinhalf.Asinglecharacterdoingnothingelsecanhelponeortwoadjacentcharacters.Two
characterscanthelpeachotherdonarmoratthesametime.
2
Thewearermusthavehelptodonthisarmor.Withouthelp,itcanbedonnedonlyhastily.
GoodsandServices
AdventuringGear
Table:AdventuringGear
ITEM COST WEIGHT ITEM COST WEIGHT
Backpack(empty) 2gp 2lb.1 Lock,Good 80gp 1lb.
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Barrel(empty) 2gp 30lb. Lock,Amazing 150gp 1lb.
Basket(empty) 4sp 1lb. Manacles 15gp 2lb.
Bedroll 1sp 5lb.1 Manacles,masterwork 50gp 2lb.
Bell 1gp Mirror,smallsteel 10gp 1/2lb.
Blanket,winter 5sp 3lb.1 Mug/Tankard,clay 2cp 1lb.
Blockandtackle 5gp 5lb. Oil(1pintflask) 1sp 1lb.
Bottle,wine,glass 2gp Paper(sheet) 4sp
Bucket(empty) 5sp 2lb. Parchment(sheet) 2sp
Caltrops 1gp 2lb. Pick,miners 3gp 10lb.
Candle 1cp Pitcher,clay 2cp 5lb.
Canvas(sq.yd.) 1sp 1lb. Piton 1sp 1/2lb.
Case,maporscroll 1gp 1/2lb. Pole,10foot 2sp 8lb.
Chain(10ft.) 30gp 2lb. Pot,iron 5sp 10lb.
Chalk,1piece 1cp Pouch,belt(empty) 1gp 1/2lb.1
Chest(empty) 2gp 25lb. Ram,portable 10gp 20lb.
Crowbar 2gp 5lb. Rations,trail(perday) 5sp 1lb.1
Firewood(perday) 1cp 20lb. Rope,hempen(50ft.) 1gp 10lb.
Fishhook 1sp Rope,silk(50ft.) 10gp 5lb.
Fishingnet,25sq.ft. 4gp 5lb. Sack(empty) 1sp 1/2lb.1
Flask(empty) 3cp 11/2lb. Sealingwax 1gp 1lb.
Flintandsteel 1gp Sewingneedle 5sp
Grapplinghook 1gp 4lb. Signalwhistle 8sp
Hammer 5sp 2lb. Signetring 5gp
Ink(1oz.vial) 8gp Sledge 1gp 10lb.
Inkpen 1sp Soap(perlb.) 5sp 1lb.
Jug,clay 3cp 9lb. Spadeorshovel 2gp 8lb.
Ladder,10foot 5cp 20lb. Spyglass 1,000gp 1lb.
Lamp,common 1sp 1lb. Tent 10gp 20lb.1
Lantern,bullseye 12gp 3lb. Torch 1cp 1lb.
Lantern,hooded 7gp 2lb. Vial,inkorpotion 1gp 1/10lb.
Lock,Verysimple 20gp 1lb. Waterskin 1gp 4lb.1
Lock,Average 40gp 1lb. Whetstone 2cp 1lb.
Noweight,ornoweightworthnoting.
1
TheseitemsweighonequarterthisamountwhenmadeforSmallcharacters.ContainersforSmallcharactersalsocarryonequarterthe
normalamount.
2
Seespelldescriptionforadditionalcosts.Iftheadditionalcostsputthespellstotalcostabove3,000gp,thatspellisnotgenerally
available.
Afewofthepiecesofadventuringgearfoundontheabovetablearedescribedbelow,alongwithanyspecialbenefitsthey
conferontheuser(you).
Caltrops:Acaltropisafourprongedironspikecraftedsothatoneprongfacesupnomatterhowthecaltropcomestorest.
Youscattercaltropsonthegroundinthehopethatyourenemiessteponthemorareatleastforcedtoslowdowntoavoid
them.One2poundbagofcaltropscoversanarea5feetsquare.
Eachtimeacreaturemovesintoanareacoveredbycaltrops(orspendsaroundfightingwhilestandinginsuchanarea),it
mightsteponone.Thecaltropsmakeanattackroll(baseattackbonus+0)againstthecreature.Forthisattack,the
creaturesshield,armor,anddeflectionbonusesdonotcount.Ifthecreatureiswearingshoesorotherfootwear,itgetsa
+2armorbonustoAC.Ifthecaltropssucceedontheattack,thecreaturehassteppedonone.Thecaltropdeals1pointof
damage,andthecreaturesspeedisreducedbyonehalfbecauseitsfootiswounded.Thismovementpenaltylastsfor24
hours,oruntilthecreatureissuccessfullytreatedwithaDC15Healcheck,oruntilitreceivesatleast1pointofmagical
curing.Achargingorrunningcreaturemustimmediatelystopifitstepsonacaltrop.Anycreaturemovingathalfspeedor
slowercanpickitswaythroughabedofcaltropswithnotrouble.
Caltropsmaynotbeeffectiveagainstunusualopponents.
Candle:Acandledimlyilluminatesa5footradiusandburnsfor1hour.
Chain:Chainhashardness10and5hitpoints.ItcanbeburstwithaDC26Strengthcheck.
Crowbar:Acrowbaritgrantsa+2circumstancebonusonStrengthchecksmadeforsuchpurposes.Ifusedincombat,treat
acrowbarasaonehandedimprovisedweaponthatdealsbludgeoningdamageequaltothatofaclubofitssize.
FlintandSteel:Lightingatorchwithflintandsteelisafullroundaction,andlightinganyotherfirewiththemtakesat
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leastthatlong.
GrapplingHook:ThrowingagrapplinghooksuccessfullyrequiresaUseRopecheck(DC10,+2per10feetofdistance
thrown).
Hammer:Ifahammerisusedincombat,treatitasaonehandedimprovisedweaponthatdealsbludgeoningdamageequal
tothatofaspikedgauntletofitssize.
Ink:Thisisblackink.Youcanbuyinkinothercolors,butitcoststwiceasmuch.
Jug,Clay:Thisbasicceramicjugisfittedwithastopperandholds1gallonofliquid.
Lamp,Common:Alampclearlyilluminatesa15footradius,providesshadowyilluminationouttoa30footradius,and
burnsfor6hoursonapintofoil.Youcancarryalampinonehand.
Lantern,Bullseye:Abullseyelanternprovidesclearilluminationina60footconeandshadowyilluminationina120foot
cone.Itburnsfor6hoursonapintofoil.Youcancarryabullseyelanterninonehand.
Lantern,Hooded:Ahoodedlanternclearlyilluminatesa30footradiusandprovidesshadowyilluminationina60foot
radius.Itburnsfor6hoursonapintofoil.Youcancarryahoodedlanterninonehand.
Lock:TheDCtoopenalockwiththeOpenLockskilldependsonthelocksquality:simple(DC20),average(DC25),good
(DC30),orsuperior(DC40).
ManaclesandManacles,Masterwork:ManaclescanbindaMediumcreature.AmanacledcreaturecanusetheEscapeArtist
skilltoslipfree(DC30,orDC35formasterworkmanacles).BreakingthemanaclesrequiresaStrengthcheck(DC26,or
DC28formasterworkmanacles).Manacleshavehardness10and10hitpoints.
Mostmanacleshavelocks;addthecostofthelockyouwanttothecostofthemanacles.
Forthesamecost,youcanbuymanaclesforaSmallcreature.
ForaLargecreature,manaclescosttentimestheindicatedamount,andforaHugecreature,onehundredtimesthis
amount.Gargantuan,Colossal,Tiny,Diminutive,andFinecreaturescanbeheldonlybyspeciallymademanacles.
Oil:Apintofoilburnsfor6hoursinalantern.Youcanuseaflaskofoilasasplashweapon.Usetherulesforalchemists
fire,exceptthatittakesafullroundactiontoprepareaflaskwithafuse.Onceitisthrown,thereisa50%chanceofthe
flaskignitingsuccessfully.
Youcanpourapintofoilonthegroundtocoveranarea5feetsquare,providedthatthesurfaceissmooth.Iflit,theoil
burnsfor2roundsanddeals1d3pointsoffiredamagetoeachcreatureinthearea.
Ram,Portable:Thisironshodwoodenbeamgivesyoua+2circumstancebonusonStrengthchecksmadetobreakopena
dooranditallowsasecondpersontohelpyouwithouthavingtoroll,increasingyourbonusby2.
Rope,Hempen:Thisropehas2hitpointsandcanbeburstwithaDC23Strengthcheck.
Rope,Silk:Thisropehas4hitpointsandcanbeburstwithaDC24Strengthcheck.Itissosupplethatitprovidesa+2
circumstancebonusonUseRopechecks.
Spyglass:Objectsviewedthroughaspyglassaremagnifiedtotwicetheirsize.
Torch:Torchburnsfor1hour,clearlyilluminatinga20footradiusandprovidingshadowyilluminationouttoa40foot
radius.Ifatorchisusedincombat,treatitasaonehandedimprovisedweaponthatdealsbludgeoningdamageequalto
thatofagauntletofitssize,plus1pointoffiredamage.
Vial:Vialholds1ounceofliquid.Thestopperedcontainerusuallyisnomorethan1inchwideand3incheshigh.
SpecialSubstancesandItems
Table:SpecialSubstancesandItems
Acid(flask) 10gp 1lb. Smokestick 20gp 1/2lb.
Alchemistsfire(flask) 20gp 1lb. Sunrod 2gp 1lb.
Antitoxin(vial) 50gp Tanglefootbag 50gp 4lb.
Everburningtorch 110gp 1lb. Thunderstone 30gp 1lb.
Holywater(flask) 25gp 1lb. Tindertwig 1gp
1
normalamount.
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2
available.
AnyofthesesubstancesexceptfortheeverburningtorchandholywatercanbemadebyacharacterwiththeCraft
(alchemy)skill.
Acid:Youcanthrowaflaskofacidasasplashweapon.Treatthisattackasarangedtouchattackwitharangeincrementof
10feet.Adirecthitdeals1d6pointsofaciddamage.Everycreaturewithin5feetofthepointwheretheacidhitstakes1
pointofaciddamagefromthesplash.
AlchemistsFire:Youcanthrowaflaskofalchemistsfireasasplashweapon.Treatthisattackasarangedtouchattackwith
arangeincrementof10feet.
Adirecthitdeals1d6pointsoffiredamage.Everycreaturewithin5feetofthepointwheretheflaskhitstakes1pointof
firedamagefromthesplash.Ontheroundfollowingadirecthit,thetargettakesanadditional1d6pointsofdamage.If
desired,thetargetcanuseafullroundactiontoattempttoextinguishtheflamesbeforetakingthisadditionaldamage.
ExtinguishingtheflamesrequiresaDC15Reflexsave.Rollingonthegroundprovidesthetargeta+2bonusonthesave.
Leapingintoalakeormagicallyextinguishingtheflamesautomaticallysmothersthefire.
Antitoxin:Ifyoudrinkantitoxin,yougeta+5alchemicalbonusonFortitudesavingthrowsagainstpoisonfor1hour.
EverburningTorch:Thisotherwisenormaltorchhasacontinualflamespellcastuponit.Aneverburningtorchclearly
illuminatesa20footradiusandprovidesshadowyilluminationouttoa40footradius.
HolyWater:Holywaterdamagesundeadcreaturesandeviloutsidersalmostasifitwereacid.Aflaskofholywatercanbe
thrownasasplashweapon.
Treatthisattackasarangedtouchattackwitharangeincrementof10feet.Aflaskbreaksifthrownagainstthebodyofa
corporealcreature,buttouseitagainstanincorporealcreature,youmustopentheflaskandpourtheholywateroutonto
thetarget.Thus,youcandouseanincorporealcreaturewithholywateronlyifyouareadjacenttoit.Doingsoisaranged
touchattackthatdoesnotprovokeattacksofopportunity.
Adirecthitbyaflaskofholywaterdeals2d4pointsofdamagetoanundeadcreatureoraneviloutsider.Eachsuch
creaturewithin5feetofthepointwheretheflaskhitstakes1pointofdamagefromthesplash.
Templestogooddeitiessellholywateratcost(makingnoprofit).
Smokestick:Thisalchemicallytreatedwoodenstickinstantlycreatesthick,opaquesmokewhenignited.Thesmokefillsa
10footcube(treattheeffectasafogcloudspell,exceptthatamoderateorstrongerwinddissipatesthesmokein1
round).Thestickisconsumedafter1round,andthesmokedissipatesnaturally.
Sunrod:This1footlong,goldtipped,ironrodglowsbrightlywhenstruck.Itclearlyilluminatesa30footradiusand
providesshadowyilluminationina60footradius.Itglowsfor6hours,afterwhichthegoldtipisburnedoutand
worthless.
TanglefootBag:Whenyouthrowatanglefootbagatacreature(asarangedtouchattackwitharangeincrementof10
feet),thebagcomesapartandthegooburstsout,entanglingthetargetandthenbecomingtoughandresilientupon
exposuretoair.Anentangledcreaturetakesa2penaltyonattackrollsanda4penaltytoDexterityandmustmakeaDC
15Reflexsaveorbegluedtothefloor,unabletomove.Evenonasuccessfulsave,itcanmoveonlyathalfspeed.Hugeor
largercreaturesareunaffectedbyatanglefootbag.Aflyingcreatureisnotstucktothefloor,butitmustmakeaDC15
Reflexsaveorbeunabletofly(assumingitusesitswingstofly)andfalltotheground.Atanglefootbagdoesnotfunction
underwater.
Acreaturethatisgluedtothefloor(orunabletofly)canbreakfreebymakingaDC17Strengthcheckorbydealing15
pointsofdamagetothegoowithaslashingweapon.Acreaturetryingtoscrapegoooffitself,oranothercreatureassisting,
doesnotneedtomakeanattackroll;hittingthegooisautomatic,afterwhichthecreaturethathitmakesadamagerollto
seehowmuchofthegoowasscrapedoff.Oncefree,thecreaturecanmove(includingflying)athalfspeed.Acharacter
capableofspellcastingwhoisboundbythegoomustmakeaDC15Concentrationchecktocastaspell.Thegoobecomes
brittleandfragileafter2d4rounds,crackingapartandlosingitseffectiveness.Anapplicationofuniversalsolventtoastuck
creaturedissolvesthealchemicalgooimmediately.
Thunderstone:Youcanthrowthisstoneasarangedattackwitharangeincrementof20feet.Whenitstrikesahardsurface
(orisstruckhard),itcreatesadeafeningbangthatistreatedasasonicattack.Eachcreaturewithina10footradiusspread
mustmakeaDC15Fortitudesaveorbedeafenedfor1hour.Adeafenedcreature,inadditiontotheobviouseffects,takes
a4penaltyoninitiativeandhasa20%chancetomiscastandloseanyspellwithaverbalcomponentthatittriestocast.
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Sinceyoudontneedtohitaspecifictarget,youcansimplyaimataparticular5footsquare.TreatthetargetsquareasAC
5.
Tindertwig:Thealchemicalsubstanceontheendofthissmall,woodenstickigniteswhenstruckagainstaroughsurface.
Creatingaflamewithatindertwigismuchfasterthancreatingaflamewithflintandsteel(oramagnifyingglass)and
tinder.Lightingatorchwithatindertwigisastandardaction(ratherthanafullroundaction),andlightinganyotherfire
withoneisatleastastandardaction.
ToolsAndSkillKits
Table:ToolsandSkillKits
Alchemistslab 500gp 40lb. Magnifyingglass 100gp
Artisanstools 5gp 5lb. Musicalinstrument,common 5gp 3lb.1
Artisanstools,masterwork 55gp 5lb. Musicalinstrument,masterwork 100gp 3lb.1
Climberskit 80gp 5lb.1 Scale,merchants 2gp 1lb.
Disguisekit 50gp 8lb.1 Spellcomponentpouch 5gp 2lb.
Healerskit 50gp 1lb. Spellbook,wizards(blank) 15gp 3lb.
Hollyandmistletoe Thievestools 30gp 1lb.
Holysymbol,wooden 1gp Thievestools,masterwork 100gp 2lb.
Holysymbol,silver 25gp 1lb. Tool,masterwork 50gp 1lb.
Hourglass 25gp 1lb. Waterclock 1,000gp 200lb.
1
normalamount.
2
available.
AlchemistsLab:Analchemistslabalwayshastheperfecttoolformakingalchemicalitems,soitprovidesa+2
circumstancebonusonCraft(alchemy)checks.IthasnobearingonthecostsrelatedtotheCraft(alchemy)skill.Without
thislab,acharacterwiththeCraft(alchemy)skillisassumedtohaveenoughtoolstousetheskillbutnotenoughtogetthe
+2bonusthatthelabprovides.
ArtisansTools:Thesespecialtoolsincludetheitemsneededtopursueanycraft.Withoutthem,youhavetouseimprovised
tools(2penaltyonCraftchecks),ifyoucandothejobatall.
ArtisansTools,Masterwork:Thesetoolsservethesamepurposeasartisanstools(above),butmasterworkartisanstools
aretheperfecttoolsforthejob,soyougeta+2circumstancebonusonCraftchecksmadewiththem.
ClimbersKit:Thisistheperfecttoolforclimbingandgivesyoua+2circumstancebonusonClimbchecks.
DisguiseKit:Thekitistheperfecttoolfordisguiseandprovidesa+2circumstancebonusonDisguisechecks.Adisguisekit
isexhaustedaftertenuses.
HealersKit:Itistheperfecttoolforhealingandprovidesa+2circumstancebonusonHealchecks.Ahealerskitis
exhaustedaftertenuses.
HolySymbol,SilverorWooden:Aholysymbolfocusespositiveenergy.Aclericorpaladinusesitasthefocusforhisspells
andasatoolforturningundead.Eachreligionhasitsownholysymbol.
UnholySymbols:Anunholysymbolislikeaholysymbolexceptthatitfocusesnegativeenergyandisusedbyevilclerics
(orbyneutralclericswhowanttocastevilspellsorcommandundead).
MagnifyingGlass:Thissimplelensallowsacloserlookatsmallobjects.Itisalsousefulasasubstituteforflintandsteel
whenstartingfires.Lightingafirewithamagnifyingglassrequireslightasbrightassunlighttofocus,tindertoignite,and
atleastafullroundaction.Amagnifyingglassgrantsa+2circumstancebonusonAppraisechecksinvolvinganyitemthat
issmallorhighlydetailed.
MusicalInstrument,CommonorMasterwork:Amasterworkinstrumentgrantsa+2circumstancebonusonPerformchecks
involvingitsuse.
Scale,Merchants:Ascalegrantsa+2circumstancebonusonAppraisechecksinvolvingitemsthatarevaluedbyweight,
includinganythingmadeofpreciousmetals.
SpellComponentPouch:Aspellcasterwithaspellcomponentpouchisassumedtohaveallthematerialcomponentsand
focusesneededforspellcasting,exceptforthosecomponentsthathaveaspecificcost,divinefocuses,andfocusesthat
wouldntfitinapouch.
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Spellbook,Wizards(Blank):Aspellbookhas100pagesofparchment,andeachspelltakesuponepageperspelllevel(one
pageeachfor0levelspells).
ThievesTools:ThiskitcontainsthetoolsyouneedtousetheDisableDeviceandOpenLockskills.Withoutthesetools,you
mustimprovisetools,andyoutakea2circumstancepenaltyonDisableDeviceandOpenLockschecks.
ThievesTools,Masterwork:Thiskitcontainsextratoolsandtoolsofbettermake,whichgranta+2circumstancebonuson
DisableDeviceandOpenLockchecks.
Tool,Masterwork:Thiswellmadeitemistheperfecttoolforthejob.Itgrantsa+2circumstancebonusonarelatedskill
check(ifany).Bonusesprovidedbymultiplemasterworkitemsusedtowardthesameskillcheckdonotstack.
WaterClock:Thislarge,bulkycontrivancegivesthetimeaccuratetowithinhalfanhourperdaysinceitwaslastset.It
requiresasourceofwater,anditmustbekeptstillbecauseitmarkstimebytheregulatedflowofdropletsofwater.
Clothing
Table:Clothing
Artisansoutfit 1gp 4lb.1 Monksoutfit 5gp 2lb.1
Clericsvestments 5gp 6lb.1 Noblesoutfit 75gp 10lb.1
Coldweatheroutfit 8gp 7lb.1 Peasantsoutfit 1sp 2lb.1
Courtiersoutfit 30gp 6lb.1 Royaloutfit 200gp 15lb.1
Entertainersoutfit 3gp 4lb.1 Scholarsoutfit 5gp 6lb.1
Explorersoutfit 10gp 8lb.1 Travelersoutfit 1gp 5lb.1
1
normalamount.
2
available.
ArtisansOutfit:Thisoutfitincludesashirtwithbuttons,askirtorpantswithadrawstring,shoes,andperhapsacaporhat.
Itmayalsoincludeabeltoraleatherorclothapronforcarryingtools.
ClericsVestments:Theseecclesiasticalclothesareforperformingpriestlyfunctions,notforadventuring.
ColdWeatherOutfit:Acoldweatheroutfitincludesawoolcoat,linenshirt,woolcap,heavycloak,thickpantsorskirt,and
boots.Thisoutfitgrantsa+5circumstancebonusonFortitudesavingthrowsagainstexposuretocoldweather.
CourtiersOutfit:Thisoutfitincludesfancy,tailoredclothesinwhateverfashionhappenstobethecurrentstyleinthe
courtsofthenobles.Anyonetryingtoinfluencenoblesorcourtierswhilewearingstreetdresswillhaveahardtimeofit(2
penaltyonCharismabasedskillcheckstoinfluencesuchindividuals).Ifyouwearthisoutfitwithoutjewelry(costingan
additional50gp),youlooklikeanoutofplacecommoner.
EntertainersOutfit:Thissetofflashy,perhapsevengaudy,clothesisforentertaining.Whiletheoutfitlookswhimsical,its
practicaldesignletsyoutumble,dance,walkatightrope,orjustrun(iftheaudienceturnsugly).
ExplorersOutfit:Thisisafullsetofclothesforsomeonewhoneverknowswhattoexpect.Itincludessturdyboots,leather
breechesoraskirt,abelt,ashirt(perhapswithavestorjacket),gloves,andacloak.Ratherthanaleatherskirt,aleather
overtunicmaybewornoveraclothskirt.Theclotheshaveplentyofpockets(especiallythecloak).Theoutfitalsoincludes
anyextraitemsyoumightneed,suchasascarforawidebrimmedhat.
MonksOutfit:Thissimpleoutfitincludessandals,loosebreeches,andalooseshirt,andisallboundtogetherwithsashes.
Theoutfitisdesignedtogiveyoumaximummobility,anditsmadeofhighqualityfabric.Youcanhidesmallweaponsin
pocketshiddeninthefolds,andthesashesarestrongenoughtoserveasshortropes.
NoblesOutfit:Thissetofclothesisdesignedspecificallytobeexpensiveandtoshowit.Preciousmetalsandgemsare
workedintotheclothing.Tofitintothenoblecrowd,everywouldbenoblealsoneedsasignetring(seeAdventuringGear,
above)andjewelry(worthatleast100gp).
PeasantsOutfit:Thissetofclothesconsistsofalooseshirtandbaggybreeches,oralooseshirtandskirtoroverdress.Cloth
wrappingsareusedforshoes.
RoyalOutfit:Thisisjusttheclothing,nottheroyalscepter,crown,ring,andotheraccoutrements.Royalclothesare
ostentatious,withgems,gold,silk,andfurinabundance.
ScholarsOutfit:Perfectforascholar,thisoutfitincludesarobe,abelt,acap,softshoes,andpossiblyacloak.
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TravelersOutfit:Thissetofclothesconsistsofboots,awoolskirtorbreeches,asturdybelt,ashirt(perhapswithavestor
jacket),andanamplecloakwithahood.
Table:Food,Drink,andLodging
Ale,Gallon 2sp 8lb. Meals(perday),
Ale,Mug 4cp 1lb. Meals(perday),Good 5sp
Banquet(perperson) 10gp Meals(perday),Common 3sp
Bread,perloaf 2cp 1/2lb. Meals(perday),Poor 1sp
Cheese,hunkof 1sp 1/2lb. Meat,chunkof 3sp 1/2lb.
Innstay(perday),Good 2gp Wine,Common(pitcher) 2sp 6lb.
Innstay(perday),Common 5sp Wine,Fine(bottle) 10gp 11/2lb.
Innstay(perday),Poor 2sp
1
normalamount.
2
available.
Inn:Pooraccommodationsataninnamounttoaplaceonthefloornearthehearth.Commonaccommodationsconsistofa
placeonaraised,heatedfloor,theuseofablanketandapillow.Goodaccommodationsconsistofasmall,privateroom
withonebed,someamenities,andacoveredchamberpotinthecorner.
Meals:Poormealsmightbecomposedofbread,bakedturnips,onions,andwater.Commonmealsmightconsistofbread,
chickenstew,carrots,andwatereddownaleorwine.Goodmealsmightbecomposedofbreadandpastries,beef,peas,and
aleorwine.
MountsandRelatedGear
Table:MountsandRelatedGear
Barding,Mediumcreature x2 x1 Warhorse,light 150gp
Barding,Largecreature x4 x2 Warpony 100gp
Bitandbridle 2gp 1lb. Saddle,Military 20gp 30lb.
Dog,guard 25gp Saddle,Pack 5gp 15lb.
Dog,riding 150gp Saddle,Riding 10gp 25lb.
Donkeyormule 8gp Saddle,ExoticMilitary 60gp 40lb.
Feed(perday) 5cp 10lb. Saddle,ExoticPack 15gp 20lb.
Horse,heavy 200gp Saddle,ExoticRiding 30gp 30lb.
Horse,light 75gp Saddlebags 4gp 8lb.
Pony 30gp Stabling(perday) 5sp
Warhorse,heavy 400gp
1
normalamount.
2
available.
Barding,MediumCreatureandLargeCreature:Bardingisatypeofarmorthatcoversthehead,neck,chest,body,and
possiblylegsofahorseorothermount.Bardingmadeofmediumorheavyarmorprovidesbetterprotectionthanlight
barding,butattheexpenseofspeed.BardingcanbemadeofanyofthearmortypesfoundonTable:ArmorandShields.
Armorforahorse(aLargenonhumanoidcreature)costsfourtimesasmuchasarmorforahuman(aMediumhumanoid
creature)andalsoweighstwiceasmuchasthearmorfoundonTable:ArmorandShields(seeArmorforUnusual
Creatures).IfthebardingisforaponyorotherMediummount,thecostisonlydouble,andtheweightisthesameasfor
Mediumarmorwornbyahumanoid.Mediumorheavybardingslowsamountthatwearsit,asshownonthetablebelow.
Table:MountSpeedinBarding
BASESPEED
BARDING (40FT.) (50FT.) (60FT.)
Medium 30ft. 35ft. 40ft.
Heavy 30ft.1 35ft.1 40ft.1
1
Amountwearingheavyarmormovesatonlytripleitsnormalspeedwhenrunninginsteadofquadruple.
Flyingmountscantflyinmediumorheavybarding.
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RemovingandfittingbardingtakesfivetimesaslongasthefiguresgivenonTable:DonningArmor.Abardedanimal
cannotbeusedtocarryanyloadotherthantheriderandnormalsaddlebags.
Dog,Riding:ThisMediumdogisspeciallytrainedtocarryaSmallhumanoidrider.Itisbraveincombatlikeawarhorse.
Youtakenodamagewhenyoufallfromaridingdog.
DonkeyorMule:Donkeysandmulesarestolidinthefaceofdanger,hardy,surefooted,andcapableofcarryingheavyloads
overvastdistances.Unlikeahorse,adonkeyoramuleiswilling(thoughnoteager)toenterdungeonsandotherstrangeor
threateningplaces.
Feed:Horses,donkeys,mules,andponiescangrazetosustainthemselves,butprovidingfeedforthemismuchbetter.If
youhavearidingdog,youhavetofeeditatleastsomemeat.
Horse:Ahorse(otherthanapony)issuitableasamountforahuman,dwarf,elf,halfelf,orhalforc.Aponyissmaller
thanahorseandisasuitablemountforagnomeorhalfling.
Warhorsesandwarponiescanberiddeneasilyintocombat.Lighthorses,ponies,andheavyhorsesarehardtocontrolin
combat.
Saddle,Exotic:Anexoticsaddleislikeanormalsaddleofthesamesortexceptthatitisdesignedforanunusualmount.
Exoticsaddlescomeinmilitary,pack,andridingstyles.
Saddle,Military:Amilitarysaddlebracestherider,providinga+2circumstancebonusonRidechecksrelatedtostayingin
thesaddle.Ifyoureknockedunconsciouswhileinamilitarysaddle,youhavea75%chancetostayinthesaddle
(comparedto50%foraridingsaddle).
Saddle,Pack:Apacksaddleholdsgearandsupplies,butnotarider.Itholdsasmuchgearasthemountcancarry.
Saddle,Riding:Thestandardridingsaddlesupportsarider.
Table:Transport
Carriage 100gp 600lb. Oar 2gp 10lb.
Cart 15gp 200lb. Sailingship 10,000gp
Galley 30,000gp Sled 20gp 300lb.
Keelboat 3,000gp Wagon 35gp 400lb.
Longship 10,000gp Warship 25,000gp
Rowboat 50gp 100lb.
1
normalamount.
2
available.
Carriage:Thisfourwheeledvehiclecantransportasmanyasfourpeoplewithinanenclosedcab,plustwodrivers.In
general,twohorses(orotherbeastsofburden)drawit.Acarriagecomeswiththeharnessneededtopullit.
Cart:Thistwowheeledvehiclecanbedrawnbyasinglehorse(orotherbeastofburden).Itcomeswithaharness.
Galley:Thisthreemastedshiphasseventyoarsoneithersideandrequiresatotalcrewof200.Agalleyis130feetlongand
20feetwide,anditcancarry150tonsofcargoor250soldiers.For8,000gpmore,itcanbefittedwitharamandcastles
withfiringplatformsfore,aft,andamidships.Thisshipcannotmakeseavoyagesandstickstothecoast.Itmovesabout4
milesperhourwhenbeingrowedorundersail.
Keelboat:This50to75footlongshipis15to20feetwideandhasafewoarstosupplementitssinglemastwithasquare
sail.Ithasacrewofeighttofifteenandcancarry40to50tonsofcargoor100soldiers.Itcanmakeseavoyages,aswellas
saildownrivers(thankstoitsflatbottom).Itmovesabout1mileperhour.
Longship:This75footlongshipwithfortyoarsrequiresatotalcrewof50.Ithasasinglemastandasquaresail,anditcan
carry50tonsofcargoor120soldiers.Alongshipcanmakeseavoyages.Itmovesabout3milesperhourwhenbeingrowed
orundersail.
Rowboat:This8to12footlongboatholdstwoorthreeMediumpassengers.Itmovesabout11/2milesperhour.
SailingShip:Thislarger,seaworthyshipis75to90feetlongand20feetwideandhasacrewof20.Itcancarry150tonsof
cargo.Ithassquaresailsonitstwomastsandcanmakeseavoyages.Itmovesabout2milesperhour.
Sled:Thisisawagononrunnersformovingthroughsnowandoverice.Ingeneral,twohorses(orotherbeastsofburden)
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drawit.Asledcomeswiththeharnessneededtopullit.
Wagon:Thisisafourwheeled,openvehiclefortransportingheavyloads.Ingeneral,twohorses(orotherbeastsof
burden)drawit.Awagoncomeswiththeharnessneededtopullit.
Warship:This100footlongshiphasasinglemast,althoughoarscanalsopropelit.Ithasacrewof60to80rowers.This
shipcancarry160soldiers,butnotforlongdistances,sincethereisntroomforsuppliestosupportthatmanypeople.The
warshipcannotmakeseavoyagesandstickstothecoast.Itisnotusedforcargo.Itmovesabout21/2milesperhourwhen
beingrowedorundersail.
Table:SpellcastingandServices
Coachcab 3cp/mile 600lb. Spell,2ndlevel lvlx20
10lb.
gp2
Hireling,trained 3sp/day 200lb. Spell,3rdlevel lvlx30

gp2
Hireling,untrained 1sp/day Spell,4thlevel lvlx40 300lb.
gp2
Messenger 2cp/mile Spell,5thlevel lvlx50 400lb.
gp2
Roadorgatetoll 1cp Spell,6thlevel lvlx60
gp2
Shipspassage 1sp/mile 100lb. Spell,7thlevel lvlx70
gp2
Spell,0level lvlx5gp
2
Spell,8thlevel lvlx80
gp2
Spell,1stlevel lvlx10gp
2
Spell,9thlevel lvlx90
gp2
1
normalamount.
2
available.
Sometimesthebestsolutionforaproblemistohiresomeoneelsetotakecareofit.
CoachCab:Thepricegivenisforarideinacoachthattransportspeople(andlightcargo)betweentowns.Forarideina
cabthattransportspassengerswithinacity,1copperpieceusuallytakesyouanywhereyouneedtogo.
Hireling,Trained:Theamountgivenisthetypicaldailywageformercenarywarriors,masons,craftsmen,scribes,
teamsters,andothertrainedhirelings.Thisvaluerepresentsaminimumwage;manysuchhirelingsrequiresignificantly
higherpay.
Hireling,Untrained:Theamountshownisthetypicaldailywageforlaborers,porters,cooks,maids,andothermenial
workers.
Messenger:Thisentryincludeshorseridingmessengersandrunners.Thosewillingtocarryamessagetoaplacetheywere
goinganywaymayaskforonlyhalftheindicatedamount.
RoadorGateToll:Atollissometimeschargedtocrossawelltrodden,wellkept,andwellguardedroadtopayforpatrols
onitandforitsupkeep.Occasionally,alargewalledcitychargesatolltoenterorexit(orsometimesjusttoenter).
ShipsPassage:Mostshipsdonotspecializeinpassengers,butmanyhavethecapabilitytotakeafewalongwhen
transportingcargo.DoublethegivencostforcreatureslargerthanMediumorcreaturesthatareotherwisedifficulttobring
aboardaship.
Spell:Theindicatedamountishowmuchitcoststogetaspellcastertocastaspellforyou.Thiscostassumesthatyoucan
gotothespellcasterandhavethespellcastathisorherconvenience(generallyatleast24hourslater,sothatthe
spellcasterhastimetopreparethespellinquestion).Ifyouwanttobringthespellcastersomewheretocastaspellyou
needtonegotiatewithhimorher,andthedefaultanswerisno.
ThecostgivenisforaspellwithnocostforamaterialcomponentorfocuscomponentandnoXPcost.Ifthespellincludes
amaterialcomponent,addthecostofthatcomponenttothecostofthespell.
Ifthespellhasafocuscomponent(otherthanadivinefocus),add1/10thecostofthatfocustothecostofthespell.Ifthe
spellhasanXPcost,add5gpperXPlost.
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Furthermore,ifaspellhasdangerousconsequences,thespellcasterwillcertainlyrequireproofthatyoucanandwillpayfor
dealingwithanysuchconsequences(thatis,assumingthatthespellcasterevenagreestocastsuchaspell,whichisnt
certain).Inthecaseofspellsthattransportthecasterandcharactersoveradistance,youwilllikelyhavetopayfortwo
castingsofthespell,evenifyouarentreturningwiththecaster.
Inaddition,noteverytownorvillagehasaspellcasterofsufficientleveltocastanyspell.Ingeneral,youmusttraveltoa
smalltown(orlargersettlement)tobereasonablyassuredoffindingaspellcastercapableofcasting1stlevelspells,alarge
townfor2ndlevelspells,asmallcityfor3rdor4thlevelspells,alargecityfor5thor6thlevelspells,andametropolisfor
7thor8thlevelspells.Evenametropolisisntguaranteedtohavealocalspellcasterabletocast9thlevelspells.
Combat
HowCombatWorks
Combatiscyclical;everybodyactsinturninaregularcycleofrounds.Combatfollowsthissequence:
1. Eachcombatantstartsoutflatfooted.Onceacombatantacts,heorsheisnolongerflatfooted.
2. Determinewhichcharactersareawareoftheiropponentsatthestartofthebattle.Ifsomebutnotallofthecombatants
areawareoftheiropponents,asurpriseroundhappensbeforeregularroundsofcombatbegin.Thecombatantswhoare
awareoftheopponentscanactinthesurpriseround,sotheyrollforinitiative.Ininitiativeorder(highesttolowest),
combatantswhostartedthebattleawareoftheiropponentseachtakeoneaction(eitherastandardactionoramove
action)duringthesurpriseround.Combatantswhowereunawaredonotgettoactinthesurpriseround.Ifnooneor
everyonestartsthebattleaware,thereisnosurpriseround.
3. Combatantswhohavenotyetrolledinitiativedoso.Allcombatantsarenowreadytobegintheirfirstregularroundof
combat.
4. Combatantsactininitiativeorder(highesttolowest).
5. Wheneveryonehashadaturn,thecombatantwiththehighestinitiativeactsagain,andsteps4and5repeatuntil
combatends.
CombatStatistics
Thissectionsummarizesthestatisticsthatdeterminesuccessincombat,andthendetailshowtouse
AttackRoll
Anattackrollrepresentsyourattempttostrikeyouropponentonyourturninaround.Whenyoumakeanattackroll,you
rollad20andaddyourattackbonus.(Othermodifiersmayalsoapplytothisroll.)Ifyourresultequalsorbeatsthetargets
ArmorClass,youhitanddealdamage.
AutomaticMissesandHits:Anatural1(thed20comesup1)onanattackrollisalwaysamiss.Anatural20(thed20
comesup20)isalwaysahit.Anatural20isalsoathreatapossiblecriticalhit.
AttackBonus
YourattackbonuswithameleeweaponisBaseAttackBonus+Strengthmodifier+sizemodifier
Witharangedweapon,yourattackbonusisBaseAttackBonus+Dexteritymodifier+sizemodifier+rangepenalty
Table:SizeModifiers
SIZE SIZEMODIFIER SIZE SIZEMODIFIER
Colossal 8 Small +1
Gargantuan 4 Tiny +2
Huge 2 Diminutive +4
Large 1 Fine +8
Medium +0
Damage
Whenyourattacksucceeds,youdealdamage.Thetypeofweaponuseddeterminestheamountofdamageyoudeal.Effects
thatmodifyweapondamageapplytounarmedstrikesandthenaturalphysicalattackformsofcreatures.
Damagereducesatargetscurrenthitpoints.
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MinimumDamage
Ifpenaltiesreducethedamageresulttolessthan1,ahitstilldeals1pointofdamage.
StrengthBonus
Whenyouhitwithameleeorthrownweapon,includingasling,addyourStrengthmodifiertothedamageresult.A
Strengthpenalty,butnotabonus,appliesonattacksmadewithabowthatisnotacompositebow.
OffHandWeapon
Whenyoudealdamagewithaweaponinyouroffhand,youaddonly1/2yourStrengthbonus.
WieldingaWeaponTwoHanded
Whenyoudealdamagewithaweaponthatyouarewieldingtwohanded,youadd11/2timesyourStrengthbonus.
However,youdontgetthishigherStrengthbonuswhenusingalightweaponwithtwohands.
MultiplyingDamage
Sometimesyoumultiplydamagebysomefactor,suchasonacriticalhit.Rollthedamage(withallmodifiers)multiple
timesandtotaltheresults.Note:Whenyoumultiplydamagemorethanonce,eachmultiplierworksofftheoriginal,
unmultiplieddamage.
Exception
Extradamagediceoverandaboveaweaponsnormaldamagearenevermultiplied.
AbilityDamage
Certaincreaturesandmagicaleffectscancausetemporaryabilitydamage(areductiontoanabilityscore).
ArmorClass
YourArmorClass(AC)representshowharditisforopponentstolandasolid,damagingblowonyou.Itstheattackroll
resultthatanopponentneedstoachievetohityou.YourACisequaltothefollowing:10+armorbonus+shieldbonus+
Dexteritymodifier+sizemodifier
NotethatarmorlimitsyourDexteritybonus,soifyourewearingarmor,youmightnotbeabletoapplyyourwhole
DexteritybonustoyourAC.
SometimesyoucantuseyourDexteritybonus(ifyouhaveone).Ifyoucantreacttoablow,youcantuseyourDexterity
bonustoAC.(IfyoudonthaveaDexteritybonus,nothinghappens.)
OtherModifiers
ManyotherfactorsmodifyyourAC.
EnhancementBonuses
Enhancementeffectsmakeyourarmorbetter.
DeflectionBonus
MagicaldeflectioneffectswardoffattacksandimproveyourAC.
NaturalArmor
NaturalarmorimprovesyourAC.
DodgeBonuses
SomeotherACbonusesrepresentactivelyavoidingblows.Thesebonusesarecalleddodgebonuses.Anysituationthat
deniesyouyourDexteritybonusalsodeniesyoudodgebonuses.(Wearingarmor,however,doesnotlimitthesebonusesthe
wayitlimitsaDexteritybonustoAC.)Unlikemostsortsofbonuses,dodgebonusesstackwitheachother.
TouchAttacks
Someattacksdisregardarmor,includingshieldsandnaturalarmor.Inthesecases,theattackermakesatouchattackroll
(eitherrangedormelee).Whenyouarethetargetofatouchattack,yourACdoesntincludeanyarmorbonus,shield
bonus,ornaturalarmorbonus.Allothermodifiers,suchasyoursizemodifier,Dexteritymodifier,anddeflectionbonus(if
any)applynormally.
HitPoints
Whenyourhitpointtotalreaches0,youredisabled.Whenitreaches1,youredying.Whenitgetsto10,youredead.
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Speed
Yourspeedtellsyouhowfaryoucanmoveinaroundandstilldosomething,suchasattackorcastaspell.Yourspeed
dependsmostlyonyourraceandwhatarmoryourewearing.
Dwarves,gnomes,andhalflingshaveaspeedof20feet(4squares),or15feet(3squares)whenwearingmediumorheavy
armor(exceptfordwarves,whomove20feetinanyarmor).
Humans,elves,halfelves,andhalforcshaveaspeedof30feet(6squares),or20feet(4squares)inmediumorheavy
armor.
Ifyouusetwomoveactionsinaround(sometimescalledadoublemoveaction),youcanmoveuptodoubleyourspeed.
Ifyouspendtheentireroundtorunallout,youcanmoveuptoquadrupleyourspeed(ortripleifyouareinheavyarmor).
SavingThrows
Generally,whenyouaresubjecttoanunusualormagicalattack,yougetasavingthrowtoavoidorreducetheeffect.Like
anattackroll,asavingthrowisad20rollplusabonusbasedonyourclass,level,andanabilityscore.Yoursavingthrow
modifieris:Basesavebonus+abilitymodifier
ThethreedifferentkindsofsavingthrowsareFortitude,Reflex,andWill.
Fortitude
Thesesavesmeasureyourabilitytostanduptophysicalpunishmentorattacksagainstyourvitalityandhealth.Applyyour
ConstitutionmodifiertoyourFortitudesavingthrows.
Reflex
Thesesavestestyourabilitytododgeareaattacks.ApplyyourDexteritymodifiertoyourReflexsavingthrows.
Will
Thesesavesreflectyourresistancetomentalinfluenceaswellasmanymagicaleffects.ApplyyourWisdommodifiertoyour
Willsavingthrows.
SavingThrowDifficultyClass
TheDCforasaveisdeterminedbytheattackitself.
AutomaticFailuresandSuccesses
Anatural1(thed20comesup1)onasavingthrowisalwaysafailure(andmaycausedamagetoexposeditems;seeItems
SurvivingafteraSavingThrow).Anatural20(thed20comesup20)isalwaysasuccess.
Initiative
InitiativeChecks
Atthestartofabattle,eachcombatantmakesaninitiativecheck.AninitiativecheckisaDexteritycheck.Eachcharacter
applieshisorherDexteritymodifiertotheroll.Charactersactinorder,countingdownfromhighestresulttolowest.In
everyroundthatfollows,thecharactersactinthesameorder(unlessacharactertakesanactionthatresultsinhisorher
initiativechanging;seeSpecialInitiativeActions).
Iftwoormorecombatantshavethesameinitiativecheckresult,thecombatantswhoaretiedactinorderoftotalinitiative
modifier(highestfirst).Ifthereisstillatie,thetiedcharactersshouldrollagaintodeterminewhichoneofthemgoes
beforetheother.
FlatFooted
Atthestartofabattle,beforeyouhavehadachancetoact(specifically,beforeyourfirstregularturnintheinitiative
order),youareflatfooted.YoucantuseyourDexteritybonustoAC(ifany)whileflatfooted.Barbariansandrogueshave
theuncannydodgeextraordinaryability,whichallowsthemtoavoidlosingtheirDexteritybonustoACduetobeingflat
footed.
Aflatfootedcharactercantmakeattacksofopportunity.
Inaction
Evenifyoucanttakeactions,youretainyourinitiativescoreforthedurationoftheencounter.
Surprise
Whenacombatstarts,ifyouarenotawareofyouropponentsandtheyareawareofyou,youresurprised.
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DeterminingAwareness
Sometimesallthecombatantsonasideareawareoftheiropponents,sometimesnoneare,andsometimesonlysomeof
themare.Sometimesafewcombatantsoneachsideareawareandtheothercombatantsoneachsideareunaware.
DeterminingawarenessmaycallforListenchecks,Spotchecks,orotherchecks.
TheSurpriseRound
Ifsomebutnotallofthecombatantsareawareoftheiropponents,asurpriseroundhappensbeforeregularroundsbegin.
Anycombatantsawareoftheopponentscanactinthesurpriseround,sotheyrollforinitiative.Ininitiativeorder(highest
tolowest),combatantswhostartedthebattleawareoftheiropponentseachtakeastandardactionduringthesurprise
round.Youcanalsotakefreeactionsduringthesurpriseround.Ifnooneoreveryoneissurprised,nosurpriseround
occurs.
UnawareCombatants
Combatantswhoareunawareatthestartofbattledontgettoactinthesurpriseround.Unawarecombatantsareflat
footedbecausetheyhavenotactedyet,sotheyloseanyDexteritybonustoAC.
AttacksofOpportunity
Sometimesacombatantinameleeletsherguarddown.Inthiscase,combatantsnearhercantakeadvantageofherlapse
indefensetoattackherforfree.Thesefreeattacksarecalledattacksofopportunity.
ThreatenedSquares
Youthreatenallsquaresintowhichyoucanmakeameleeattack,evenwhenitisnotyouraction.Generally,thatmeans
everythinginallsquaresadjacenttoyourspace(includingdiagonally).Anenemythattakescertainactionswhileina
threatenedsquareprovokesanattackofopportunityfromyou.Ifyoureunarmed,youdontnormallythreatenanysquares
andthuscantmakeattacksofopportunity.
ReachWeapons
MostcreaturesofMediumorsmallersizehaveareachofonly5feet.Thismeansthattheycanmakemeleeattacksonly
againstcreaturesupto5feet(1square)away.However,SmallandMediumcreatureswieldingreachweaponsthreaten
moresquaresthanatypicalcreature.Inaddition,mostcreatureslargerthanMediumhaveanaturalreachof10feetor
more.
ProvokinganAttackofOpportunity
Twokindsofactionscanprovokeattacksofopportunity:movingoutofathreatenedsquareandperforminganaction
withinathreatenedsquare.
Moving
Movingoutofathreatenedsquareusuallyprovokesanattackofopportunityfromthethreateningopponent.Therearetwo
commonmethodsofavoidingsuchanattackthe5footstepandthewithdrawaction(seebelow).
PerformingaDistractingAct
Someactions,whenperformedinathreatenedsquare,provokeattacksofopportunityasyoudivertyourattentionfromthe
battle.Table:ActionsinCombatnotesmanyoftheactionsthatprovokeattacksofopportunity.
Rememberthatevenactionsthatnormallyprovokeattacksofopportunitymayhaveexceptionstothisrule.
MakinganAttackofOpportunity
Anattackofopportunityisasinglemeleeattack,andyoucanonlymakeoneperround.Youdonthavetomakeanattack
ofopportunityifyoudontwantto.
Anexperiencedcharactergetsadditionalregularmeleeattacks(byusingthefullattackaction),butatalowerattack
bonus.Youmakeyourattackofopportunity,however,atyournormalattackbonusevenifyouvealreadyattackedinthe
round.
Anattackofopportunityinterruptsthenormalflowofactionsintheround.Ifanattackofopportunityisprovoked,
immediatelyresolvetheattackofopportunity,thencontinuewiththenextcharactersturn(orcompletethecurrentturn,if
theattackofopportunitywasprovokedinthemidstofacharactersturn).
CombatReflexesandAdditionalAttacksofOpportunity
IfyouhavetheCombatReflexesfeatyoucanaddyourDexteritymodifiertothenumberofattacksofopportunityyoucan
makeinaround.Thisfeatdoesnotletyoumakemorethanoneattackforagivenopportunity,butifthesameopponent
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provokestwoattacksofopportunityfromyou,youcouldmaketwoseparateattacksofopportunity(sinceeachone
representsadifferentopportunity).Movingoutofmorethanonesquarethreatenedbythesameopponentinthesame
rounddoesntcountasmorethanoneopportunityforthatopponent.Alltheseattacksareatyourfullnormalattackbonus.
ActionsinCombat
TheCombatRound
Eachroundrepresents6secondsinthegameworld.Aroundpresentsanopportunityforeachcharacterinvolvedina
combatsituationtotakeanaction.
Eachroundsactivitybeginswiththecharacterwiththehighestinitiativeresultandthenproceeds,inorder,fromthere.
Eachroundofacombatusesthesameinitiativeorder.Whenacharactersturncomesupintheinitiativesequence,that
characterperformshisentireroundsworthofactions.(Forexceptions,seeAttacksofOpportunityandSpecialInitiative
Actions.)
Foralmostallpurposes,thereisnorelevancetotheendofaroundorthebeginningofaround.Aroundcanbeasegment
ofgametimestartingwiththefirstcharactertoactandendingwiththelast,butitusuallymeansaspanoftimefromone
roundtothesameinitiativecountinthenextround.Effectsthatlastacertainnumberofroundsendjustbeforethesame
initiativecountthattheybeganon.
ActionTypes
Anactionstypeessentiallytellsyouhowlongtheactiontakestoperform(withintheframeworkofthe6secondcombat
round)andhowmovementistreated.Therearefourtypesofactions:standardactions,moveactions,fullroundactions,
andfreeactions.
Inanormalround,youcanperformastandardactionandamoveaction,oryoucanperformafullroundaction.Youcan
alsoperformoneormorefreeactions.Youcanalwaystakeamoveactioninplaceofastandardaction.
Insomesituations(suchasinasurpriseround),youmaybelimitedtotakingonlyasinglemoveactionorstandardaction.
StandardAction
Astandardactionallowsyoutodosomething,mostcommonlymakeanattackorcastaspell.SeeTable:ActionsinCombat
forotherstandardactions.
MoveAction
Amoveactionallowsyoutomoveyourspeedorperformanactionthattakesasimilaramountoftime.SeeTable:Actions
inCombat.
Youcantakeamoveactioninplaceofastandardaction.Ifyoumovenoactualdistanceinaround(commonlybecauseyou
haveswappedyourmoveforoneormoreequivalentactions),youcantakeone5footstepeitherbefore,during,orafter
theaction.
FullRoundAction
Afullroundactionconsumesallyoureffortduringaround.Theonlymovementyoucantakeduringafullroundactionis
a5footstepbefore,during,oraftertheaction.Youcanalsoperformfreeactions(seebelow).
Somefullroundactionsdonotallowyoutotakea5footstep.
Somefullroundactionscanbetakenasstandardactions,butonlyinsituationswhenyouarelimitedtoperformingonlya
standardactionduringyourround.Thedescriptionsofspecificactions,below,detailwhichactionsallowthisoption.
FreeAction
Freeactionsconsumeaverysmallamountoftimeandeffort.Youcanperformoneormorefreeactionswhiletaking
anotheractionnormally.However,therearereasonablelimitsonwhatyoucanreallydoforfree.
NotanAction
Someactivitiesaresominorthattheyarenotevenconsideredfreeactions.Theyliterallydonttakeanytimeatalltodo
andareconsideredaninherentpartofdoingsomethingelse.
RestrictedActivity
Insomesituations,youmaybeunabletotakeafullroundsworthofactions.Insuchcases,youarerestrictedtotakingonly
asinglestandardactionorasinglemoveaction(plusfreeactionsasnormal).Youcanttakeafullroundaction(though
youcanstartorcompleteafullroundactionbyusingastandardaction;seebelow).
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Table:StandardActions
STANDARDACTION AOO1 STANDARDACTION AOO1
Attack(melee) No Lowerspellresistance No
Attack(ranged) Yes Makeadyingfriendstable(seeHealskill) Yes
Attack(unarmed) Yes Overrun No
Activateamagicitemotherthanapotionoroil No Readascroll Yes
Aidanother Maybe2 Ready(triggersastandardaction) No
Bullrush No Sunderaweapon(attack) Yes
Castaspell(1standardactioncastingtime) Yes Sunderanobject(attack) Maybe3
Concentratetomaintainanactivespell No Totaldefense No
Dismissaspell No Turnorrebukeundead No
Drawahiddenweapon(seeSleightofHandskill) No Useextraordinaryability No
Drinkapotionorapplyanoil Yes Useskillthattakes1action Usually
Escapeagrapple No Usespelllikeability Yes
Feint No Usesupernaturalability No
Lightatorchwithatindertwig Yes
Table:MoveActions
MOVEACTION AOO1 MOVEACTION AOO1
Move Yes Moveaheavyobject Yes
Controlafrightenedmount Yes Pickupanitem Yes
Directorredirectanactivespell No Sheatheaweapon Yes
Drawaweapon4 No Standupfromprone Yes
Loadahandcrossboworlightcrossbow Yes Readyorlooseashield4 No
Openorcloseadoor No Retrieveastoreditem Yes
Mountahorseordismount No
Table:FullRoundActions
FULLROUNDACTION AOO1 FULLROUNDACTION AOO1
Fullattack No Lockorunlockweaponinlockedgauntlet Yes
Charge5 No Preparetothrowsplashweapon Yes
Delivercoupdegrace Yes Run Yes
Escapefromanet Yes Useskillthattakes1round Usually
Extinguishflames No Usetouchspellonuptosixfriends Yes
Lightatorch Yes Withdraw5 No
Loadaheavyorrepeatingcrossbow Yes
Table:FreeActions
FREEACTION AOO1 FREEACTION AOO1
Castaquickenedspell No Droptothefloor No
Ceaseconcentrationonaspell No Preparespellcomponentstocastaspell6 No
Dropanitem No Speak No
Table:NotActions
NOACTION AOO1 NOACTION AOO1
Delay No 5footstep No
Table:VariableTypeActions
VARIABLETYPEACTION AOO1 VARIABLETYPEACTION AOO1
Disarm7 Yes Tripanopponent7 No
Grapple7 Yes Usefeat8 Varies
1
Regardlessoftheaction,ifyoumoveoutofathreatenedsquare,youusuallyprovokeanattackofopportunity.Thiscolumnindicates
whethertheactionitself,notmoving,provokesanattackofopportunity.
2
Ifyouaidsomeoneperforminganactionthatwouldnormallyprovokeanattackofopportunity,thentheactofaidinganotherprovokes
anattackofopportunityaswell.
3
Iftheobjectisbeingheld,carried,orwornbyacreature,yes.Ifnot,no.
4
Ifyouhaveabaseattackbonusof+1orhigher,youcancombineoneoftheseactionswitharegularmove.IfyouhavetheTwo
WeaponFightingfeat,youcandrawtwolightoronehandedweaponsinthetimeitwouldnormallytakeyoutodrawone.
5
Maybetakenasastandardactionifyouarelimitedtotakingonlyasingleactioninaround.
6
Unlessthecomponentisanextremelylargeorawkwarditem.
7
Theseattackformssubstituteforameleeattack,notanaction.Asmeleeattacks,theycanbeusedonceinanattackorchargeaction,
oneormoretimesinafullattackaction,orevenasanattackofopportunity.
8
Thedescriptionofafeatdefinesitseffect.
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StandardActions
Attack
Makinganattackisastandardaction.
MeleeAttacks:Withanormalmeleeweapon,youcanstrikeanyopponentwithin5feet.(Opponentswithin5feetare
consideredadjacenttoyou.)Somemeleeweaponshavereach,asindicatedintheirdescriptions.Withatypicalreach
weapon,youcanstrikeopponents10feetaway,butyoucantstrikeadjacentfoes(thosewithin5feet).
UnarmedAttacks:Strikingfordamagewithpunches,kicks,andheadbuttsismuchlikeattackingwithameleeweapon,
exceptforthefollowing:
AttacksofOpportunity:Attackingunarmedprovokesanattackofopportunityfromthecharacteryouattack,providedshe
isarmed.Theattackofopportunitycomesbeforeyourattack.Anunarmedattackdoesnotprovokeattacksofopportunity
fromotherfoesnordoesitprovokeanattackofopportunityfromanunarmedfoe.
Anunarmedcharactercanttakeattacksofopportunity(butseeArmedUnarmedAttacks,below).
ArmedUnarmedAttacks:Sometimesacharactersorcreaturesunarmedattackcountsasanarmedattack.Amonk,a
characterwiththeImprovedUnarmedStrikefeat,aspellcasterdeliveringatouchattackspell,andacreaturewithnatural
physicalweaponsallcountasbeingarmed.
Notethatbeingarmedcountsforbothoffenseanddefense(thecharactercanmakeattacksofopportunity)
UnarmedStrikeDamage:AnunarmedstrikefromaMediumcharacterdeals1d3pointsofdamage(plusyourStrength
modifier,asnormal).ASmallcharactersunarmedstrikedeals1d2pointsofdamage,whileaLargecharactersunarmed
strikedeals1d4pointsofdamage.Alldamagefromunarmedstrikesisnonlethaldamage.Unarmedstrikescountaslight
weapons(forpurposesoftwoweaponattackpenaltiesandsoon).
DealingLethalDamage:Youcanspecifythatyourunarmedstrikewilldeallethaldamagebeforeyoumakeyourattackroll,
butyoutakea4penaltyonyourattackroll.IfyouhavetheImprovedUnarmedStrikefeat,youcandeallethaldamage
withanunarmedstrikewithouttakingapenaltyontheattackroll.
RangedAttacks:Witharangedweapon,youcanshootorthrowatanytargetthatiswithintheweaponsmaximumrange
andinlineofsight.Themaximumrangeforathrownweaponisfiverangeincrements.Forprojectileweapons,itisten
rangeincrements.Somerangedweaponshaveshortermaximumranges,asspecifiedintheirdescriptions.
AttackRolls:Anattackrollrepresentsyourattemptstostrikeyouropponent.
Yourattackrollis1d20+yourattackbonuswiththeweaponyoureusing.IftheresultisatleastashighasthetargetsAC,
youhitanddealdamage.
AutomaticMissesandHits:Anatural1(thed20comesup1)ontheattackrollisalwaysamiss.Anatural20(thed20
comesup20)isalwaysahit.Anatural20isalsoathreatapossiblecriticalhit.
DamageRolls:IftheattackrollresultequalsorexceedsthetargetsAC,theattackhitsandyoudealdamage.Rollthe
appropriatedamageforyourweapon.Damageisdeductedfromthetargetscurrenthitpoints.
MultipleAttacks:Acharacterwhocanmakemorethanoneattackperroundmustusethefullattackaction(seeFullRound
Actions,below)inordertogetmorethanoneattack.
ShootingorThrowingintoaMelee:Ifyoushootorthrowarangedweaponatatargetengagedinmeleewithafriendly
character,youtakea4penaltyonyourattackroll.Twocharactersareengagedinmeleeiftheyareenemiesofeachother
andeitherthreatenstheother.(Anunconsciousorotherwiseimmobilizedcharacterisnotconsideredengagedunlessheis
actuallybeingattacked.)
Ifyourtarget(orthepartofyourtargetyoureaimingat,ifitsabigtarget)isatleast10feetawayfromthenearest
friendlycharacter,youcanavoidthe4penalty,evenifthecreatureyoureaimingatisengagedinmeleewithafriendly
character.
PreciseShot:IfyouhavethePreciseShotfeatyoudonttakethispenalty.
FightingDefensivelyasaStandardAction:Youcanchoosetofightdefensivelywhenattacking.Ifyoudoso,youtakea4
penaltyonallattacksinaroundtogaina+2dodgebonustoACforthesameround.
CriticalHits:Whenyoumakeanattackrollandgetanatural20(thed20shows20),youhitregardlessofyourtargets
ArmorClass,andyouhavescoredathreat.Thehitmightbeacriticalhit(orcrit).Tofindoutifitsacriticalhit,you
immediatelymakeacriticalrollanotherattackrollwithallthesamemodifiersastheattackrollyoujustmade.Ifthe
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criticalrollalsoresultsinahitagainstthetargetsAC,youroriginalhitisacriticalhit.(Thecriticalrolljustneedstohitto
giveyouacrit.Itdoesntneedtocomeup20again.)Ifthecriticalrollisamiss,thenyourhitisjustaregularhit.
Acriticalhitmeansthatyourollyourdamagemorethanonce,withallyourusualbonuses,andaddtherollstogether.
Unlessotherwisespecified,thethreatrangeforacriticalhitonanattackrollis20,andthemultiplierisx2.
Exception:Extradamageoverandaboveaweaponsnormaldamageisnotmultipliedwhenyouscoreacriticalhit.
IncreasedThreatRange:Sometimesyourthreatrangeisgreaterthan20.Thatis,youcanscoreathreatonalowernumber.
Insuchcases,arolloflowerthan20isnotanautomatichit.Anyattackrollthatdoesntresultinahitisnotathreat.
IncreasedCriticalMultiplier:Someweaponsdealbetterthandoubledamageonacriticalhit.
SpellsandCriticalHits:Aspellthatrequiresanattackrollcanscoreacriticalhit.Aspellattackthatrequiresnoattackroll
cannotscoreacriticalhit.
CastaSpell
Mostspellsrequire1standardactiontocast.Youcancastsuchaspelleitherbeforeorafteryoutakeamoveaction.
Note:YouretainyourDexteritybonustoACwhilecasting.
SpellComponents:Tocastaspellwithaverbal(V)component,yourcharactermustspeakinafirmvoice.Ifyouregagged
orintheareaofasilencespell,youcantcastsuchaspell.Aspellcasterwhohasbeendeafenedhasa20%chancetospoil
anyspellhetriestocastifthatspellhasaverbalcomponent.
Tocastaspellwithasomatic(S)component,youmustgesturefreelywithatleastonehand.Youcantcastaspellofthis
typewhilebound,grappling,orwithbothyourhandsfulloroccupied.
Tocastaspellwithamaterial(M),focus(F),ordivinefocus(DF)component,youhavetohavethepropermaterials,as
describedbythespell.Unlessthesematerialsareelaboratepreparingthesematerialsisafreeaction.Formaterial
componentsandfocuseswhosecostsarenotlisted,youcanassumethatyouhavethemifyouhaveyourspellcomponent
pouch.
Somespellshaveanexperiencepoint(XP)componentandentailanexperiencepointcosttoyou.Nospellcanrestorethe
lostXP.YoucannotspendsomuchXPthatyoulosealevel,soyoucannotcastthespellunlessyouhaveenoughXPtospare.
However,youmay,ongainingenoughXPtoachieveanewlevel,immediatelyspendtheXPoncastingthespellratherthan
keepingittoadvancealevel.TheXPareexpendedwhenyoucastthespell,whetherornotthecastingsucceeds.
Concentration:Youmustconcentratetocastaspell.Ifyoucantconcentrateyoucantcastaspell.Ifyoustartcastingaspell
butsomethinginterfereswithyourconcentrationyoumustmakeaConcentrationcheckorlosethespell.ThechecksDC
dependsonwhatisthreateningyourconcentration(seetheConcentrationskill).Ifyoufail,thespellfizzleswithnoeffect.
Ifyoupreparespells,itislostfrompreparation.Ifyoucastatwill,itcountsagainstyourdailylimitofspellseventhough
youdidnotcastitsuccessfully.
ConcentratingtoMaintainaSpell:Somespellsrequirecontinuedconcentrationtokeepthemgoing.Concentratingto
maintainaspellisastandardactionthatdoesntprovokeanattackofopportunity.Anythingthatcouldbreakyour
concentrationwhencastingaspellcankeepyoufromconcentratingtomaintainaspell.Ifyourconcentrationbreaks,the
spellends.
CastingTime:Mostspellshaveacastingtimeof1standardaction.Aspellcastinthismannerimmediatelytakeseffect.
AttacksofOpportunity:Generally,ifyoucastaspell,youprovokeattacksofopportunityfromthreateningenemies.Ifyou
takedamagefromanattackofopportunity,youmustmakeaConcentrationcheck(DC10+pointsofdamagetaken+
spelllevel)orlosethespell.Spellsthatrequireonlyafreeactiontocastdontprovokeattacksofopportunity.
CastingontheDefensive:Castingaspellwhileonthedefensivedoesnotprovokeanattackofopportunity.Itdoes,
however,requireaConcentrationcheck(DC15+spelllevel)topulloff.Failuremeansthatyoulosethespell.
TouchSpellsinCombat:Manyspellshavearangeoftouch.Tousethesespells,youcastthespellandthentouchthe
subject,eitherinthesameroundoranytimelater.Inthesameroundthatyoucastthespell,youmayalsotouch(or
attempttotouch)thetarget.Youmaytakeyourmovebeforecastingthespell,aftertouchingthetarget,orbetweencasting
thespellandtouchingthetarget.Youcanautomaticallytouchonefriendorusethespellonyourself,buttotouchan
opponent,youmustsucceedonanattackroll.
TouchAttacks:Touchinganopponentwithatouchspellisconsideredtobeanarmedattackandthereforedoesnot
provokeattacksofopportunity.However,theactofcastingaspelldoesprovokeanattackofopportunity.Touchattacks
comeintwotypes:meleetouchattacksandrangedtouchattacks.Youcanscorecriticalhitswitheithertypeofattack.Your
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opponentsACagainstatouchattackdoesnotincludeanyarmorbonus,shieldbonus,ornaturalarmorbonus.Hissize
modifier,Dexteritymodifier,anddeflectionbonus(ifany)allapplynormally.
HoldingtheCharge:Ifyoudontdischargethespellintheroundwhenyoucastthespell,youcanholdthedischargeofthe
spell(holdthecharge)indefinitely.Youcancontinuetomaketouchattacksroundafterround.Youcantouchonefriendas
astandardactionoruptosixfriendsasafullroundaction.Ifyoutouchanythingoranyonewhileholdingacharge,even
unintentionally,thespelldischarges.Ifyoucastanotherspell,thetouchspelldissipates.Alternatively,youmaymakea
normalunarmedattack(oranattackwithanaturalweapon)whileholdingacharge.Inthiscase,youarentconsidered
armedandyouprovokeattacksofopportunityasnormalfortheattack.(Ifyourunarmedattackornaturalweaponattack
doesntprovokeattacksofopportunity,neitherdoesthisattack.)Iftheattackhits,youdealnormaldamageforyour
unarmedattackornaturalweaponandthespelldischarges.Iftheattackmisses,youarestillholdingthecharge.
DismissaSpell:Dismissinganactivespellisastandardactionthatdoesntprovokeattacksofopportunity.
ActivateMagicItem
Manymagicitemsdontneedtobeactivated.However,certainmagicitemsneedtobeactivated,especiallypotions,scrolls,
wands,rods,andstaffs.Activatingamagicitemisastandardaction(unlesstheitemdescriptionindicatesotherwise).
SpellCompletionItems:Activatingaspellcompletionitemistheequivalentofcastingaspell.Itrequiresconcentrationand
provokesattacksofopportunity.Youlosethespellifyourconcentrationisbroken,andyoucanattempttoactivatetheitem
whileonthedefensive,aswithcastingaspell.
SpellTrigger,CommandWord,orUseActivatedItems:Activatinganyofthesekindsofitemsdoesnotrequireconcentration
anddoesnotprovokeattacksofopportunity.
UseSpecialAbility
Usingaspecialabilityisusuallyastandardaction,butwhetheritisastandardaction,afullroundaction,ornotanaction
atallisdefinedbytheability.
SpellLikeAbilities:Usingaspelllikeabilityworkslikecastingaspellinthatitrequiresconcentrationandprovokesattacks
ofopportunity.Spelllikeabilitiescanbedisrupted.Ifyourconcentrationisbroken,theattempttousetheabilityfails,but
theattemptcountsasifyouhadusedtheability.Thecastingtimeofaspelllikeabilityis1standardaction,unlessthe
abilitydescriptionnotesotherwise.
UsingaSpellLikeAbilityontheDefensive:Youmayattempttouseaspelllikeabilityonthedefensive,justaswithcasting
aspell.IftheConcentrationcheck(DC15+spelllevel)fails,youcantusetheability,buttheattemptcountsasifyouhad
usedtheability.
SupernaturalAbilities:Usingasupernaturalabilityisusuallyastandardaction(unlessdefinedotherwisebytheabilitys
description).Itsusecannotbedisrupted,doesnotrequireconcentration,anddoesnotprovokeattacksofopportunity.
ExtraordinaryAbilities:Usinganextraordinaryabilityisusuallynotanactionbecausemostextraordinaryabilities
automaticallyhappeninareactivefashion.Thoseextraordinaryabilitiesthatareactionsareusuallystandardactionsthat
cannotbedisrupted,donotrequireconcentration,anddonotprovokeattacksofopportunity.
TotalDefense
Youcandefendyourselfasastandardaction.Yougeta+4dodgebonustoyourACfor1round.YourACimprovesatthe
startofthisaction.YoucantcombinetotaldefensewithfightingdefensivelyorwiththebenefitoftheCombatExpertise
feat(sincebothofthoserequireyoutodeclareanattackorfullattack).Youcantmakeattacksofopportunitywhileusing
totaldefense.
Start/CompleteFullRoundAction
Thestartfullroundactionstandardactionletsyoustartundertakingafullroundaction,whichyoucancompleteinthe
followingroundbyusinganotherstandardaction.Youcantusethisactiontostartorcompleteafullattack,charge,run,or
withdraw.
MoveActions
Withtheexceptionofspecificmovementrelatedskills,mostmoveactionsdontrequireacheck.
Move
Thesimplestmoveactionismovingyourspeed.Ifyoutakethiskindofmoveactionduringyourturn,youcantalsotakea
5footstep.
Manynonstandardmodesofmovementarecoveredunderthiscategory,includingclimbing(uptoonequarterofyour
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speed)andswimming(uptoonequarterofyourspeed).
AcceleratedClimbing:Youcanclimbonehalfyourspeedasamoveactionbyacceptinga5penaltyonyourClimbcheck.
Crawling:Youcancrawl5feetasamoveaction.Crawlingincursattacksofopportunityfromanyattackerswhothreaten
youatanypointofyourcrawl.
DraworSheatheaWeapon
Drawingaweaponsothatyoucanuseitincombat,orputtingitawaysothatyouhaveafreehand,requiresamoveaction.
Thisactionalsoappliestoweaponlikeobjectscarriedineasyreach,suchaswands.Ifyourweaponorweaponlikeobjectis
storedinapackorotherwiseoutofeasyreach,treatthisactionasretrievingastoreditem.
Ifyouhaveabaseattackbonusof+1orhigher,youmaydrawaweaponasafreeactioncombinedwitharegularmove.If
youhavetheTwoWeaponFightingfeat,youcandrawtwolightoronehandedweaponsinthetimeitwouldnormallytake
youtodrawone.
Drawingammunitionforusewitharangedweapon(suchasarrows,bolts,slingbullets,orshuriken)isafreeaction.
ReadyorLooseaShield
StrappingashieldtoyourarmtogainitsshieldbonustoyourAC,orunstrappinganddroppingashieldsoyoucanuse
yourshieldhandforanotherpurpose,requiresamoveaction.Ifyouhaveabaseattackbonusof+1orhigher,youcan
readyorlooseashieldasafreeactioncombinedwitharegularmove.
Droppingacarried(butnotworn)shieldisafreeaction.
ManipulateanItem
Inmostcases,movingormanipulatinganitemisamoveaction.
Thisincludesretrievingorputtingawayastoreditem,pickingupanitem,movingaheavyobject,andopeningadoor.
Examplesofthiskindofaction,alongwithwhethertheyincuranattackofopportunity,aregiveninTable:Actionsin
Combat.
DirectorRedirectaSpell
Somespellsallowyoutoredirecttheeffecttonewtargetsorareasafteryoucastthespell.Redirectingaspellrequiresa
moveactionanddoesnotprovokeattacksofopportunityorrequireconcentration.
StandUp
Standingupfromapronepositionrequiresamoveactionandprovokesattacksofopportunity.
Mount/DismountaSteed
Mountingordismountingfromasteedrequiresamoveaction.
FastMountorDismount:YoucanmountordismountasafreeactionwithaDC20Ridecheck(yourarmorcheckpenalty,if
any,appliestothischeck).Ifyoufailthecheck,mountingordismountingisamoveactioninstead.(Youcantattemptafast
mountorfastdismountunlessyoucanperformthemountordismountasamoveactioninthecurrentround.)
FullRoundActions
Afullroundactionrequiresanentireroundtocomplete.Thus,itcantbecoupledwithastandardoramoveaction,though
ifitdoesnotinvolvemovinganydistance,youcantakea5footstep.
FullAttack
Ifyougetmorethanoneattackperroundbecauseyourbaseattackbonusishighenough,becauseyoufightwithtwo
weaponsoradoubleweaponorforsomespecialreasonyoumustuseafullroundactiontogetyouradditionalattacks.You
donotneedtospecifythetargetsofyourattacksaheadoftime.Youcanseehowtheearlierattacksturnoutbefore
assigningthelaterones.
Theonlymovementyoucantakeduringafullattackisa5footstep.Youmaytakethestepbefore,after,orbetweenyour
attacks.
Ifyougetmultipleattacksbecauseyourbaseattackbonusishighenough,youmustmaketheattacksinorderfromhighest
bonustolowest.Ifyouareusingtwoweapons,youcanstrikewitheitherweaponfirst.Ifyouareusingadoubleweapon,
youcanstrikewitheitherpartoftheweaponfirst.
DecidingbetweenanAttackoraFullAttack:Afteryourfirstattack,youcandecidetotakeamoveactioninsteadofmaking
yourremainingattacks,dependingonhowthefirstattackturnsout.Ifyouvealreadytakena5footstep,youcantuse
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yourmoveactiontomoveanydistance,butyoucouldstilluseadifferentkindofmoveaction.
FightingDefensivelyasaFullRoundAction:Youcanchoosetofightdefensivelywhentakingafullattackaction.Ifyoudo
so,youtakea4penaltyonallattacksinaroundtogaina+2dodgebonustoACforthesameround.
Cleave:TheextraattackgrantedbytheCleavefeatorGreatCleavefeatcanbetakenwhenevertheyapply.Thisisan
exceptiontothenormallimittothenumberofattacksyoucantakewhennotusingafullattackaction.
CastaSpell
Aspellthattakes1roundtocastisafullroundaction.Itcomesintoeffectjustbeforethebeginningofyourturninthe
roundafteryoubegancastingthespell.Youthenactnormallyafterthespelliscompleted.
Aspellthattakes1minutetocastcomesintoeffectjustbeforeyourturn1minutelater(andforeachofthose10rounds,
youarecastingaspellasafullroundaction).Theseactionsmustbeconsecutiveanduninterrupted,orthespell
automaticallyfails.
Whenyoubeginaspellthattakes1roundorlongertocast,youmustcontinuetheinvocations,gestures,andconcentration
fromoneroundtojustbeforeyourturninthenextround(atleast).Ifyouloseconcentrationafterstartingthespelland
beforeitiscomplete,youlosethespell.
Youonlyprovokeattacksofopportunitywhenyoubegincastingaspell,eventhoughyoumightcontinuecastingforatleast
onefullround.Whilecastingaspell,youdontthreatenanysquaresaroundyou.
ThisactionisotherwiseidenticaltothecastaspellactiondescribedunderStandardActions.
CastingaMetamagicSpell:Sorcerersandbardsmusttakemoretimetocastametamagicspell(oneenhancedbya
metamagicfeat)thanaregularspell.Ifaspellsnormalcastingtimeis1standardaction,castingametamagicversionofthe
spellisafullroundactionforasorcererorbard.Notethatthisisntthesameasaspellwitha1roundcastingtimethe
spelltakeseffectinthesameroundthatyoubegincasting,andyouarentrequiredtocontinuetheinvocations,gestures,
andconcentrationuntilyournextturn.Forspellswithalongercastingtime,ittakesanextrafullroundactiontocastthe
metamagicspell.
Clericsmusttakemoretimetospontaneouslycastametamagicversionofacureorinflictspell.Spontaneouslycastinga
metamagicversionofaspellwithacastingtimeof1standardactionisafullroundaction,andspellswithlongercasting
timestakeanextrafullroundactiontocast.
UseSpecialAbility
Usingaspecialabilityisusuallyastandardaction,butsomemaybefullroundactions,asdefinedbytheability.
Withdraw
Withdrawingfrommeleecombatisafullroundaction.Whenyouwithdraw,youcanmoveuptodoubleyourspeed.The
squareyoustartoutinisnotconsideredthreatenedbyanyopponentyoucansee,andthereforevisibleenemiesdonotget
attacksofopportunityagainstyouwhenyoumovefromthatsquare.(Invisibleenemiesstillgetattacksofopportunity
againstyou,andyoucantwithdrawfromcombatifyoureblinded.)Youcanttakea5footstepduringthesameroundin
whichyouwithdraw.
If,duringtheprocessofwithdrawing,youmoveoutofathreatenedsquare(otherthantheoneyoustartedin),enemiesget
attacksofopportunityasnormal.
Youmaynotwithdrawusingaformofmovementforwhichyoudonthavealistedspeed.
Notethatdespitethenameofthisaction,youdontactuallyhavetoleavecombatentirely.
RestrictedWithdraw:Ifyouarelimitedtotakingonlyastandardactioneachroundyoucanwithdrawasastandardaction.
Inthiscase,youmaymoveuptoyourspeed(ratherthanuptodoubleyourspeed).
Run
Youcanrunasafullroundaction.(Ifyoudo,youdonotalsogeta5footstep.)Whenyourun,youcanmoveuptofour
timesyourspeedinastraightline(orthreetimesyourspeedifyoureinheavyarmor).YouloseanyDexteritybonustoAC
unlessyouhavetheRunfeat
YoucanrunforanumberofroundsequaltoyourConstitutionscore,butafterthatyoumustmakeaDC10Constitution
checktocontinuerunning.Youmustcheckagaineachroundinwhichyoucontinuetorun,andtheDCofthischeck
increasesby1foreachcheckyouhavemade.Whenyoufailthischeck,youmuststoprunning.Acharacterwhohasrunto
hislimitmustrestfor1minute(10rounds)beforerunningagain.Duringarestperiod,acharactercanmovenofasterthan
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anormalmoveaction.
Youcantrunacrossdifficultterrainorifyoucantseewhereyouregoing.
Arunrepresentsaspeedofabout12milesperhourforanunencumberedhuman.
Move5FeetthroughDifficultTerrain
Insomesituations,yourmovementmaybesohamperedthatyoudonthavesufficientspeedeventomove5feet(asingle
square).Insuchacase,youmayspendafullroundactiontomove5feet(1square)inanydirection,evendiagonally.Even
thoughthislookslikea5footstep,itsnot,andthusitprovokesattacksofopportunitynormally.
FreeActions
Freeactionsdonttakeanytimeatall,thoughtheremaybelimitstothenumberoffreeactionsyoucanperforminaturn.
Freeactionsrarelyincurattacksofopportunity.Somecommonfreeactionsaredescribedbelow.
DropanItem
Droppinganiteminyourspaceorintoanadjacentsquareisafreeaction.
DropProne
Droppingtoapronepositioninyourspaceisafreeaction.
Speak
Ingeneral,speakingisafreeactionthatyoucanperformevenwhenitisntyourturn.Speakingmorethanfewsentencesis
generallybeyondthelimitofafreeaction.
CeaseConcentrationonSpell
Youcanstopconcentratingonanactivespellasafreeaction.
CastaQuickenedSpell
Youcancastaquickenedspell(seetheQuickenSpellfeat)oranyspellwhosecastingtimeisdesignatedasafreeactionas
afreeaction.Onlyonesuchspellcanbecastinanyround,andsuchspellsdontcounttowardyournormallimitofone
spellperround.Castingaspellwithacastingtimeofafreeactiondoesntincuranattackofopportunity.
MiscellaneousActions
Take5FootStep
Youcanmove5feetinanyroundwhenyoudontperformanyotherkindofmovement.Takingthis5footstepnever
provokesanattackofopportunity.Youcanttakemorethanone5footstepinaround,andyoucanttakea5footstepin
thesameroundwhenyoumoveanydistance.
Youcantakea5footstepbefore,during,orafteryourotheractionsintheround.
Youcanonlytakea5footstepifyourmovementisnthamperedbydifficultterrainordarkness.Anycreaturewithaspeed
of5feetorlesscanttakea5footstep,sincemovingeven5feetrequiresamoveactionforsuchaslowcreature.
Youmaynottakea5footstepusingaformofmovementforwhichyoudonothavealistedspeed.
UseFeat
Certainfeatsletyoutakespecialactionsincombat.Otherfeatsdonotrequireactionsthemselves,buttheygiveyoua
bonuswhenattemptingsomethingyoucanalreadydo.Somefeatsarenotmeanttobeusedwithintheframeworkof
combat.Theindividualfeatdescriptionstellyouwhatyouneedtoknowaboutthem.
UseSkill
Mostskillusesarestandardactions,butsomemightbemoveactions,fullroundactions,freeactions,orsomethingelse
entirely.
Theindividualskilldescriptionstellyouwhatsortsofactionsarerequiredtoperformskills.
InjuryAndDeath
Yourhitpointsmeasurehowhardyouaretokill.Nomatterhowmanyhitpointsyoulose,yourcharacterisnthinderedin
anywayuntilyourhitpointsdropto0orlower.
LossofHitPoints
Themostcommonwaythatyourcharactergetshurtistotakelethaldamageandlosehitpoints
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WhatHitPointsRepresent
Hitpointsmeantwothingsinthegameworld:theabilitytotakephysicalpunishmentandkeepgoing,andtheabilityto
turnaseriousblowintoalessseriousone.
EffectsofHitPointDamage
Damagedoesntslowyoudownuntilyourcurrenthitpointsreach0orlower.At0hitpoints,youredisabled.
Atfrom1to9hitpoints,youredying.
At10orlower,youredead.
MassiveDamage
Ifyoueversustainasingleattackdeals50pointsofdamageormoreanditdoesntkillyououtright,youmustmakeaDC
15Fortitudesave.Ifthissavingthrowfails,youdieregardlessofyourcurrenthitpoints.Ifyoutake50pointsofdamageor
morefrommultipleattacks,nooneofwhichdealt50ormorepointsofdamageitself,themassivedamageruledoesnot
apply.
Disabled(0HitPoints)
Whenyourcurrenthitpointsdroptoexactly0,youredisabled.
Youcanonlytakeasinglemoveorstandardactioneachturn(butnotboth,norcanyoutakefullroundactions).Youcan
takemoveactionswithoutfurtherinjuringyourself,butifyouperformanystandardaction(oranyotherstrenuousaction)
youtake1pointofdamageafterthecompletingtheact.Unlessyouractivityincreasedyourhitpoints,youarenowat1
hitpoints,andyouredying.
Healingthatraisesyourhitpointsabove0makesyoufullyfunctionalagain,justasifyoudneverbeenreducedto0or
fewerhitpoints.
Youcanalsobecomedisabledwhenrecoveringfromdying.Inthiscase,itsasteptowardrecovery,andyoucanhavefewer
than0hitpoints(seeStableCharactersandRecovery,below).
Dying(1to9HitPoints)
Whenyourcharacterscurrenthitpointsdroptobetween1and9inclusive,hesdying.
Adyingcharacterimmediatelyfallsunconsciousandcantakenoactions.
Adyingcharacterloses1hitpointeveryround.Thiscontinuesuntilthecharacterdiesorbecomesstable(seebelow).
Dead(10HitPointsorLower)
Whenyourcharacterscurrenthitpointsdropto10orlower,orifhetakesmassivedamage(seeabove),hesdead.A
charactercanalsodiefromtakingabilitydamageorsufferinganabilitydrainthatreduceshisConstitutionto0.
StableCharactersAndRecovery
Onthenextturnafteracharacterisreducedtobetween1and9hitpointsandonallsubsequentturns,rolld%tosee
whetherthedyingcharacterbecomesstable.Hehasa10%chanceofbecomingstable.Ifhedoesnt,heloses1hitpoint.(A
characterwhosunconsciousordyingcantuseanyspecialactionthatchangestheinitiativecountonwhichhisaction
occurs.)
Ifthecharactershitpointsdropto10orlower,hesdead.
YoucankeepadyingcharacterfromlosinganymorehitpointsandmakehimstablewithaDC15Healcheck.
Ifanysortofhealingcuresthedyingcharacterofeven1pointofdamage,hestopslosinghitpointsandbecomesstable.
Healingthatraisesthedyingcharactershitpointsto0makeshimconsciousanddisabled.Healingthatraiseshishitpoints
to1ormoremakeshimfullyfunctionalagain,justasifhedneverbeenreducedto0orlower.Aspellcasterretainsthe
spellcastingcapabilityshehadbeforedroppingbelow0hitpoints.
Astablecharacterwhohasbeentendedbyahealerorwhohasbeenmagicallyhealedeventuallyregainsconsciousnessand
recovershitpointsnaturally.Ifthecharacterhasnoonetotendhim,however,hislifeisstillindanger,andhemayyetslip
away.
RecoveringwithHelp
Onehourafteratended,dyingcharacterbecomesstable,rolld%.Hehasa10%chanceofbecomingconscious,atwhich
pointheisdisabled(asifhehad0hitpoints).Ifheremainsunconscious,hehasthesamechancetoreviveandbecome
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disabledeveryhour.Evenifunconscious,herecovershitpointsnaturally.Heisbacktonormalwhenhishitpointsriseto1
orhigher.
RecoveringwithoutHelp
Aseverelywoundedcharacterleftaloneusuallydies.Hehasasmallchance,however,ofrecoveringonhisown.
Acharacterwhobecomesstableonhisown(bymakingthe10%rollwhiledying)andwhohasnoonetotendtohimstill
loseshitpoints,justataslowerrate.Hehasa10%chanceeachhourofbecomingconscious.Eachtimehemisseshishourly
rolltobecomeconscious,heloses1hitpoint.Healsodoesnotrecoverhitpointsthroughnaturalhealing.
Evenoncehebecomesconsciousandisdisabled,anunaidedcharacterstilldoesnotrecoverhitpointsnaturally.Instead,
eachdayhehasa10%chancetostartrecoveringhitpointsnaturally(startingwiththatday);otherwise,heloses1hit
point.
Onceanunaidedcharacterstartsrecoveringhitpointsnaturally,heisnolongerindangerofnaturallylosinghitpoints
(evenifhiscurrenthitpointtotalisnegative).
Healing
Aftertakingdamage,youcanrecoverhitpointsthroughnaturalhealingorthroughmagicalhealing.Inanycase,youcant
regainhitpointspastyourfullnormalhitpointtotal.
NaturalHealing
Withafullnightsrest(8hoursofsleepormore),yourecover1hitpointpercharacterlevel.Anysignificantinterruption
duringyourrestpreventsyoufromhealingthatnight.
Ifyouundergocompletebedrestforanentiredayandnight,yourecovertwiceyourcharacterlevelinhitpoints.
MagicalHealing
Variousabilitiesandspellscanrestorehitpoints.
HealingLimits
Youcanneverrecovermorehitpointsthanyoulost.Magicalhealingwontraiseyourcurrenthitpointshigherthanyour
fullnormalhitpointtotal.
HealingAbilityDamage
Abilitydamageistemporary,justashitpointdamageis.Abilitydamagereturnsattherateof1pointpernightofrest(8
hours)foreachaffectedabilityscore.Completebedrestrestores2pointsperday(24hours)foreachaffectedabilityscore.
TemporaryHitPoints
Certaineffectsgiveacharactertemporaryhitpoints.Whenacharactergainstemporaryhitpoints,notehiscurrenthitpoint
total.Whenthetemporaryhitpointsgoawaythecharactershitpointsdroptohiscurrenthitpointtotal.Ifthecharacters
hitpointsarebelowhiscurrenthitpointtotalatthattime,allthetemporaryhitpointshavealreadybeenlostandthe
charactershitpointtotaldoesnotdropfurther.
Whentemporaryhitpointsarelost,theycannotberestoredasrealhitpointscanbe,evenbymagic.
IncreasesinConstitutionScoreandCurrentHitPoints
AnincreaseinacharactersConstitutionscore,evenatemporaryone,cangivehermorehitpoints(aneffectivehitpoint
increase),butthesearenottemporaryhitpoints.Theycanberestoredandtheyarenotlostfirstastemporaryhitpoints
are.
NonlethalDamage
DealingNonlethalDamage
Certainattacksdealnonlethaldamage.Othereffects,suchasheatorbeingexhausted,alsodealnonlethaldamage.When
youtakenonlethaldamage,keeparunningtotalofhowmuchyouveaccumulated.Donotdeductthenonlethaldamage
numberfromyourcurrenthitpoints.Itisnotrealdamage.Instead,whenyournonlethaldamageequalsyourcurrenthit
points,yourestaggered,andwhenitexceedsyourcurrenthitpoints,youfallunconscious.Itdoesntmatterwhetherthe
nonlethaldamageequalsorexceedsyourcurrenthitpointsbecausethenonlethaldamagehasgoneuporbecauseyour
currenthitpointshavegonedown.
NonlethalDamagewithaWeaponthatDealsLethalDamage
Youcanuseameleeweaponthatdealslethaldamagetodealnonlethaldamageinstead,butyoutakea4penaltyonyour
attackroll.
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LethalDamagewithaWeaponthatDealsNonlethalDamage
Youcanuseaweaponthatdealsnonlethaldamage,includinganunarmedstrike,todeallethaldamageinstead,butyou
takea4penaltyonyourattackroll.
StaggeredandUnconscious
Whenyournonlethaldamageequalsyourcurrenthitpoints,yourestaggered.Youcanonlytakeastandardactionora
moveactionineachround.Youceasebeingstaggeredwhenyourcurrenthitpointsonceagainexceedyournonlethal
damage.
Whenyournonlethaldamageexceedsyourcurrenthitpoints,youfallunconscious.Whileunconscious,youarehelpless.
Spellcasterswhofallunconsciousretainanyspellcastingabilitytheyhadbeforegoingunconscious.
HealingNonlethalDamage
Youhealnonlethaldamageattherateof1hitpointperhourpercharacterlevel.
Whenaspelloramagicalpowercureshitpointdamage,italsoremovesanequalamountofnonlethaldamage.
Movement,Position,AndDistance
Miniaturesareonthe30mmscaleaminiaturefigureofasixfoottallhumanisapproximately30mmtall.Asquareonthe
battlegridis1inchacross,representinga5footby5footarea.Yourtacticalspeedisdeterminedbyyourraceandyour
armor(seeTable:TacticalSpeed).Yourspeedwhileunarmoredisyourbaselandspeed.
Encumbrance
Acharacterencumberedbycarryingalargeamountofgear,treasure,orfallencomradesmaymoveslowerthannormal.
HamperedMovement
Difficultterrain,obstacles,orpoorvisibilitycanhampermovement.
MovementinCombat
Generally,youcanmoveyourspeedinaroundandstilldosomething(takeamoveactionandastandardaction).
Ifyoudonothingbutmove(thatis,ifyouusebothofyouractionsinaroundtomoveyourspeed),youcanmovedouble
yourspeed.
Ifyouspendtheentireroundrunning,youcanmovequadrupleyourspeed.Ifyoudosomethingthatrequiresafullround
youcanonlytakea5footstep.
BonusestoSpeed
Abarbarianhasa+10footbonustohisspeed(unlessheswearingheavyarmor).Experiencedmonksalsohavehigher
speed(unlesstheyrewearingarmorofanysort).Inaddition,manyspellsandmagicitemscanaffectacharactersspeed.
Alwaysapplyanymodifierstoacharactersspeedbeforeadjustingthecharactersspeedbasedonarmororencumbrance,
andrememberthatmultiplebonusesofthesametypetoacharactersspeeddontstack.
Table:TacticalSpeed
RACE NOARMORORLIGHTARMOR MEDIUMORHEAVYARMOR
Human,elf,halfelf,halforc 30ft.(6squares) 20ft.(4squares)
Dwarf 20ft.(4squares) 20ft.(4squares)
Halfling,gnome 20ft.(4squares) 15ft.(3squares)
MeasuringDistance
Diagonals
Whenmeasuringdistance,thefirstdiagonalcountsas1square,thesecondcountsas2squares,thethirdcountsas1,the
fourthas2,andsoon.
Youcantmovediagonallypastacorner(evenbytakinga5footstep).Youcanmovediagonallypastacreature,evenan
opponent.
Youcanalsomovediagonallypastotherimpassableobstacles,suchaspits.
ClosestCreature
Whenitsimportanttodeterminetheclosestsquareorcreaturetoalocation,iftwosquaresorcreaturesareequallyclose,
randomlydeterminewhichonecountsasclosestbyrollingadie.
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MovingthroughaSquare
Friend
Youcanmovethroughasquareoccupiedbyafriendlycharacter,unlessyouarecharging.Whenyoumovethroughasquare
occupiedbyafriendlycharacter,thatcharacterdoesntprovideyouwithcover.
Opponent
Youcantmovethroughasquareoccupiedbyanopponent,unlesstheopponentishelpless.Youcanmovethroughasquare
occupiedbyahelplessopponentwithoutpenalty.(Somecreatures,particularlyverylargeones,maypresentanobstacle
evenwhenhelpless.Insuchcases,eachsquareyoumovethroughcountsas2squares.)
EndingYourMovement
Youcantendyourmovementinthesamesquareasanothercreatureunlessitishelpless.
Overrun
Duringyourmovementoraspartofacharge,youcanattempttomovethroughasquareoccupiedbyanopponent.
Tumbling
Atrainedcharactercanattempttotumblethroughasquareoccupiedbyanopponent(seetheTumbleskill).
VerySmallCreature
AFine,Diminutive,orTinycreaturecanmoveintoorthroughanoccupiedsquare.Thecreatureprovokesattacksof
opportunitywhendoingso.
SquareOccupiedbyCreatureThreeSizesLargerorSmaller
Anycreaturecanmovethroughasquareoccupiedbyacreaturethreesizecategorieslargerthanitis.
Abigcreaturecanmovethroughasquareoccupiedbyacreaturethreesizecategoriessmallerthanitis.
DesignatedExceptions
Somecreaturesbreaktheaboverules.Acreaturethatcompletelyfillsthesquaresitoccupiescannotbemovedpast,even
withtheTumbleskillorsimilarspecialabilities.
TerrainandObstacles
DifficultTerrain
Difficultterrainhampersmovement.Eachsquareofdifficultterraincountsas2squaresofmovement.(Eachdiagonalmove
intoadifficultterrainsquarecountsas3squares.)Youcantrunorchargeacrossdifficultterrain.
Ifyouoccupysquareswithdifferentkindsofterrain,youcanmoveonlyasfastasthemostdifficultterrainyouoccupywill
allow.
Flyingandincorporealcreaturesarenothamperedbydifficultterrain.
Obstacles
Likedifficultterrain,obstaclescanhampermovement.Ifanobstaclehampersmovementbutdoesntcompletelyblockit
eachobstructedsquareorobstaclebetweensquarescountsas2squaresofmovement.Youmustpaythiscosttocrossthe
barrier,inadditiontothecosttomoveintothesquareontheotherside.Ifyoudonthavesufficientmovementtocrossthe
barrierandmoveintothesquareontheotherside,youcantcrossthebarrier.Someobstaclesmayalsorequireaskillcheck
tocross.
Ontheotherhand,someobstaclesblockmovemententirely.Acharactercantmovethroughablockingobstacle.
Flyingandincorporealcreaturescanavoidmostobstacles
Squeezing
Insomecases,youmayhavetosqueezeintoorthroughanareathatisntaswideasthespaceyoutakeup.Youcan
squeezethroughorintoaspacethatisatleasthalfaswideasyournormalspace.Eachmoveintoorthroughanarrow
spacecountsasifitwere2squares,andwhilesqueezedinanarrowspaceyoutakea4penaltyonattackrollsanda4
penaltytoAC.
WhenaLargecreature(whichnormallytakesupfoursquares)squeezesintoaspacethatsonesquarewide,thecreatures
miniaturefigureoccupiestwosquares,centeredonthelinebetweenthetwosquares.Forabiggercreature,centerthe
creaturelikewiseintheareaitsqueezesinto.
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Acreaturecansqueezepastanopponentwhilemovingbutitcantenditsmovementinanoccupiedsquare.
Tosqueezethroughorintoaspacelessthanhalfyourspaceswidth,youmustusetheEscapeArtistskill.Youcantattack
whileusingEscapeArtisttosqueezethroughorintoanarrowspace,youtakea4penaltytoAC,andyouloseany
DexteritybonustoAC.
SpecialMovementRules
AccidentallyEndingMovementinanIllegalSpace
Sometimesacharacterendsitsmovementwhilemovingthroughaspacewhereitsnotallowedtostop.Whenthat
happens,putyourminiatureinthelastlegalpositionyouoccupied,ortheclosestlegalposition,iftheresalegalposition
thatscloser.
DoubleMovementCost
Whenyourmovementishamperedinsomeway,yourmovementusuallycostsdouble.Forexample,eachsquareof
movementthroughdifficultterraincountsas2squares,andeachdiagonalmovethroughsuchterraincountsas3squares
(justastwodiagonalmovesnormallydo).
Ifmovementcostisdoubledtwice,theneachsquarecountsas4squares(oras6squaresifmovingdiagonally).If
movementcostisdoubledthreetimes,theneachsquarecountsas8squares(12ifdiagonal)andsoon.Thisisanexception
tothegeneralrulethattwodoublingsareequivalenttoatripling.
MinimumMovement
Despitepenaltiestomovement,youcantakeafullroundactiontomove5feet(1square)inanydirection,evendiagonally.
(Thisruledoesntallowyoutomovethroughimpassableterrainortomovewhenallmovementisprohibited.)Such
movementprovokesattacksofopportunityasnormal(despitethedistancecovered,thismoveisnta5footstep).
BigandLittleCreaturesinCombat
CreaturessmallerthanSmallorlargerthanMediumhavespecialrulesrelatingtoposition.
Tiny,Diminutive,andFineCreatures
Verysmallcreaturestakeuplessthan1squareofspace.Thismeansthatmorethanonesuchcreaturecanfitintoasingle
square.ATinycreaturetypicallyoccupiesaspaceonly21/2feetacross,sofourcanfitintoasinglesquare.Twentyfive
Diminutivecreaturesor100Finecreaturescanfitintoasinglesquare.Creaturesthattakeuplessthan1squareofspace
typicallyhaveanaturalreachof0feet,meaningtheycantreachintoadjacentsquares.Theymustenteranopponents
squaretoattackinmelee.Thisprovokesanattackofopportunityfromtheopponent.Youcanattackintoyourownsquare
ifyouneedto,soyoucanattacksuchcreaturesnormally.Sincetheyhavenonaturalreach,theydonotthreatenthe
squaresaroundthem.Youcanmovepastthemwithoutprovokingattacksofopportunity.Theyalsocantflankanenemy.
Large,Huge,Gargantuan,andColossalCreatures
Verylargecreaturestakeupmorethan1square.
Creaturesthattakeupmorethan1squaretypicallyhaveanaturalreachof10feetormore,meaningthattheycanreach
targetseveniftheyarentinadjacentsquares.
Unlikewhensomeoneusesareachweapon,acreaturewithgreaterthannormalnaturalreach(morethan5feet)still
threatenssquaresadjacenttoit.Acreaturewithgreaterthannormalnaturalreachusuallygetsanattackofopportunity
againstyouifyouapproachit,becauseyoumustenterandmovewithintherangeofitsreachbeforeyoucanattackit.
(Thisattackofopportunityisnotprovokedifyoutakea5footstep.)
Largeorlargercreaturesusingreachweaponscanstrikeuptodoubletheirnaturalreachbutcantstrikeattheirnatural
reachorless.
Table:CreatureSizeandScale
CREATURESIZE SPACE1 NATURALREACH1
Fine 1/2ft. 0
Diminutive 1ft. 0
Tiny 21/2ft. 0
Small 5ft. 5ft.
Medium 5ft. 5ft.
Large(tall) 10ft. 10ft.
Large(long) 10ft. 5ft.
Huge(tall) 15ft. 15ft.
Huge(long) 15ft. 10ft.
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CREATURESIZE SPACE1 NATURALREACH1
Gargantuan(tall) 20ft. 20ft.
Gargantuan(long) 20ft. 15ft.
Colossal(tall) 30ft. 30ft.
Colossal(long) 30ft. 20ft.
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Thesevaluesaretypicalforcreaturesoftheindicatedsize.Someexceptionsexist.
CombatModifiers
FavorableandUnfavorableConditions
Table:AttackRollModifiers
ATTACKERIS... MELEE RANGED
Dazzled 1 1
Entangled 21 21
Flankingdefender +2
Invisible +22 +22
Onhigherground +1 +0
Prone 4 3
Shakenorfrightened 2 2
Squeezingthroughaspace 4 4
1
Anentangledcharacteralsotakesa4penaltytoDexterity,whichmayaffecthisattackroll.
2
ThedefenderlosesanyDexteritybonustoAC.Thisbonusdoesntapplyifthetargetisblinded.
3
Mostrangedweaponscantbeusedwhiletheattackerisprone,butyoucanuseacrossboworshurikenwhileproneatnopenalty.
Table:ArmorClassModifiers
DEFENDERIS... MELEE RANGED
Behindcover +4 +4
Blinded 21 21
Concealedorinvisible SeeConcealment
Cowering 21 21
Entangled +02 +02
Flatfooted(suchassurprised,balancing,climbing) +0 1
+01
Grappling(butattackerisnot) +0 1
+01,3
Helpless(suchasparalyzed,sleeping,orbound) 44 +04
Kneelingorsitting 2 +2
Pinned 44 +04
Prone 4 +4
Squeezingthroughaspace 4 4
Stunned 21 21
1
ThedefenderlosesanyDexteritybonustoAC.
2
Anentangledcharactertakesa4penaltytoDexterity.
3
Rollrandomlytoseewhichgrapplingcombatantyoustrike.ThatdefenderlosesanyDexteritybonustoAC.
4
TreatthedefendersDexterityas0(5modifier).Roguescansneakattackhelplessorpinneddefenders.
Cover
Todeterminewhetheryourtargethascoverfromyourrangedattack,chooseacornerofyoursquare.Ifanylinefromthis
cornertoanycornerofthetargetssquarepassesthroughasquareorborderthatblockslineofeffectorprovidescover,or
throughasquareoccupiedbyacreature,thetargethascover(+4toAC).
Whenmakingameleeattackagainstanadjacenttarget,yourtargethascoverifanylinefromyoursquaretothetargets
squaregoesthroughawall(includingalowwall).Whenmakingameleeattackagainstatargetthatisntadjacenttoyou
(suchaswithareachweapon),usetherulesfordeterminingcoverfromrangedattacks.
LowObstaclesandCover
Alowobstacle(suchasawallnohigherthanhalfyourheight)providescover,butonlytocreatureswithin30feet(6
squares)ofit.Theattackercanignorethecoverifhesclosertotheobstaclethanhistarget.
CoverandAttacksofOpportunity
Youcantexecuteanattackofopportunityagainstanopponentwithcoverrelativetoyou.
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CoverandReflexSaves
Covergrantsyoua+2bonusonReflexsavesagainstattacksthatoriginateorburstoutfromapointontheothersideof
thecoverfromyou.Notethatspreadeffectscanextendaroundcornersandthusnegatethiscoverbonus.
CoverandHideChecks
YoucanusecovertomakeaHidecheck.Withoutcover,youusuallyneedconcealment(seebelow)tomakeaHidecheck.
SoftCover
Creatures,evenyourenemies,canprovideyouwithcoveragainstmeleeattacks,givingyoua+4bonustoAC.However,
suchsoftcoverprovidesnobonusonReflexsaves,nordoessoftcoverallowyoutomakeaHidecheck.
BigCreaturesandCover
Anycreaturewithaspacelargerthan5feet(1square)determinescoveragainstmeleeattacksslightlydifferentlythan
smallercreaturesdo.Suchacreaturecanchooseanysquarethatitoccupiestodetermineifanopponenthascoveragainst
itsmeleeattacks.Similarly,whenmakingameleeattackagainstsuchacreature,youcanpickanyofthesquaresitoccupies
todetermineifithascoveragainstyou.
TotalCover
Ifyoudonthavelineofeffecttoyourtargetheisconsideredtohavetotalcoverfromyou.Youcantmakeanattackagainst
atargetthathastotalcover.
VaryingDegreesofCover
Insomecases,covermayprovideagreaterbonustoACandReflexsaves.Insuchsituationsthenormalcoverbonusesto
ACandReflexsavescanbedoubled(to+8and+4,respectively).Acreaturewiththisimprovedcovereffectivelygains
improvedevasionagainstanyattacktowhichtheReflexsavebonusapplies.Furthermore,improvedcoverprovidesa+10
bonusonHidechecks.
Concealment
Todeterminewhetheryourtargethasconcealmentfromyourrangedattack,chooseacornerofyoursquare.Ifanyline
fromthiscornertoanycornerofthetargetssquarepassesthroughasquareorborderthatprovidesconcealment,the
targethasconcealment.
Whenmakingameleeattackagainstanadjacenttarget,yourtargethasconcealmentifhisspaceisentirelywithinaneffect
thatgrantsconcealment.Whenmakingameleeattackagainstatargetthatisntadjacenttoyouusetherulesfor
determiningconcealmentfromrangedattacks.
Inaddition,somemagicaleffectsprovideconcealmentagainstallattacks,regardlessofwhetheranyintervening
concealmentexists.
ConcealmentMissChance
Concealmentgivesthesubjectofasuccessfulattacka20%chancethattheattackermissedbecauseoftheconcealment.If
theattackerhits,thedefendermustmakeamisschancepercentilerolltoavoidbeingstruck.Multipleconcealment
conditionsdonotstack.
ConcealmentandHideChecks
YoucanuseconcealmenttomakeaHidecheck.Withoutconcealment,youusuallyneedcovertomakeaHidecheck.
TotalConcealment
Ifyouhavelineofeffecttoatargetbutnotlineofsightheisconsideredtohavetotalconcealmentfromyou.Youcant
attackanopponentthathastotalconcealment,thoughyoucanattackintoasquarethatyouthinkheoccupies.Asuccessful
attackintoasquareoccupiedbyanenemywithtotalconcealmenthasa50%misschance(insteadofthenormal20%miss
chanceforanopponentwithconcealment).
Youcantexecuteanattackofopportunityagainstanopponentwithtotalconcealment,evenifyouknowwhatsquareor
squarestheopponentoccupies.
IgnoringConcealment
Concealmentisntalwayseffective.Ashadowyareaordarknessdoesntprovideanyconcealmentagainstanopponentwith
darkvision.Characterswithlowlightvisioncanseeclearlyforagreaterdistancewiththesamelightsourcethanother
characters.Althoughinvisibilityprovidestotalconcealment,sightedopponentsmaystillmakeSpotcheckstonoticethe
locationofaninvisiblecharacter.Aninvisiblecharactergainsa+20bonusonHidechecksifmoving,ora+40bonuson
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Hidecheckswhennotmoving(eventhoughopponentscantseeyou,theymightbeabletofigureoutwhereyouarefrom
othervisualclues).
VaryingDegreesofConcealment
Certainsituationsmayprovidemoreorlessthantypicalconcealment,andmodifythemisschanceaccordingly.
Flanking
Whenmakingameleeattack,yougeta+2flankingbonusifyouropponentisthreatenedbyacharacterorcreature
friendlytoyouontheopponentsoppositeborderoroppositecorner.
Whenindoubtaboutwhethertwofriendlycharactersflankanopponentinthemiddle,traceanimaginarylinebetweenthe
twofriendlycharacterscenters.Ifthelinepassesthroughoppositebordersoftheopponentsspace(includingcornersof
thoseborders),thentheopponentisflanked.Ifaflankertakesupmorethan1square,itgetstheflankingbonusifany
squareitoccupiescountsforflanking.
Onlyacreatureorcharacterthatthreatensthedefendercanhelpanattackergetaflankingbonus.
Creatureswithareachof0feetcantflankanopponent.
HelplessDefenders
Ahelplessopponentissomeonewhoisbound,sleeping,paralyzed,unconscious,orotherwiseatyourmercy.
RegularAttack
Ahelplesscharactertakesa4penaltytoACagainstmeleeattacks,butnopenaltytoACagainstrangedattacks.
AhelplessdefendercantuseanyDexteritybonustoAC.Infact,hisDexterityscoreistreatedasifitwere0andhis
DexteritymodifiertoACasifitwere5(andaroguecansneakattackhim).
CoupdeGrace
Asafullroundaction,youcanuseameleeweapontodeliveracoupdegracetoahelplessopponent.Youcanalsousea
boworcrossbow,providedyouareadjacenttothetarget.
Youautomaticallyhitandscoreacriticalhit.Ifthedefendersurvivesthedamage,hemustmakeaFortitudesave(DC10+
damagedealt)ordie.Aroguealsogetsherextrasneakattackdamageagainstahelplessopponentwhendeliveringacoup
degrace.
Deliveringacoupdegraceprovokesattacksofopportunityfromthreateningopponents.
Youcantdeliveracoupdegraceagainstacreaturethatisimmunetocriticalhits.Youcandeliveracoupdegraceagainsta
creaturewithtotalconcealment,butdoingthisrequirestwoconsecutivefullroundactions(onetofindthecreatureonce
youvedeterminedwhatsquareitsin,andonetodeliverthecoupdegrace).
SpecialAttacks
Table:SpecialAttacks
SPECIALATTACK BRIEFDESCRIPTION
Aidanother Grantanallya+2bonusonattacksorAC
Bullrush Pushanopponentback5feetormore
Charge Moveuptotwiceyourspeedandattackwith+2bonus
Disarm Knockaweaponfromyouropponentshands
Feint NegateyouropponentsDexbonustoAC
Grapple Wrestlewithanopponent
Overrun Plowpastoroveranopponentasyoumove
Sunder Strikeanopponentsweaponorshield
Throwsplashweapon Throwcontainerofdangerousliquidattarget
Trip Tripanopponent
Turn(rebuke)undead Channelpositive(ornegative)energytoturnaway(orawe)undead
Twoweaponfighting Fightwithaweaponineachhand
AidAnother
Inmeleecombat,youcanhelpafriendattackordefendbydistractingorinterferingwithanopponent.Ifyoureinposition
tomakeameleeattackonanopponentthatisengagingafriendinmeleecombat,youcanattempttoaidyourfriendasa
standardaction.YoumakeanattackrollagainstAC10.Ifyousucceed,yourfriendgainseithera+2bonusonhisnext
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attackrollagainstthatopponentora+2bonustoACagainstthatopponentsnextattack(yourchoice),aslongasthat
attackcomesbeforethebeginningofyournextturn.Multiplecharacterscanaidthesamefriend,andsimilarbonusesstack.
Youcanalsousethisstandardactiontohelpafriendinotherways,suchaswhenheisaffectedbyaspell,ortoassist
anothercharactersskillcheck.
BullRush
Youcanmakeabullrushasastandardaction(anattack)oraspartofacharge(seeCharge,below).Whenyoumakeabull
rush,youattempttopushanopponentstraightbackinsteadofdamaginghim.Youcanonlybullrushanopponentwhois
onesizecategorylargerthanyou,thesamesize,orsmaller.
InitiatingaBullRush
First,youmoveintothedefendersspace.Doingthisprovokesanattackofopportunityfromeachopponentthatthreatens
you,includingthedefender.(IfyouhavetheImprovedBullRushfeat,youdontprovokeanattackofopportunityfromthe
defender.)Anyattackofopportunitymadebyanyoneotherthanthedefenderagainstyouduringabullrushhasa25%
chanceofaccidentallytargetingthedefenderinstead,andanyattackofopportunitybyanyoneotherthanyouagainstthe
defenderlikewisehasa25%chanceofaccidentallytargetingyou.(Whensomeonemakesanattackofopportunity,make
theattackrollandthenrolltoseewhethertheattackwentastray.)
Second,youandthedefendermakeopposedStrengthchecks.Youeachadda+4bonusforeachsizecategoryyouare
largerthanMediumora4penaltyforeachsizecategoryyouaresmallerthanMedium.Yougeta+2bonusifyouare
charging.Thedefendergetsa+4bonusifhehasmorethantwolegsorisotherwiseexceptionallystable.
BullRushResults
IfyoubeatthedefendersStrengthcheckresult,youpushhimback5feet.Ifyouwishtomovewiththedefender,youcan
pushhimbackanadditional5feetforeach5pointsbywhichyourcheckresultisgreaterthanthedefenderscheckresult.
Youcant,however,exceedyournormalmovementlimit.(Note:Thedefenderprovokesattacksofopportunityifheis
moved.Sodoyou,ifyoumovewithhim.Thetwoofyoudonotprovokeattacksofopportunityfromeachother,however.)
IfyoufailtobeatthedefendersStrengthcheckresult,youmove5feetstraightbacktowhereyouwerebeforeyoumoved
intohisspace.Ifthatspaceisoccupied,youfallproneinthatspace.
Charge
Chargingisaspecialfullroundactionthatallowsyoutomoveuptotwiceyourspeedandattackduringtheaction.
However,itcarriestightrestrictionsonhowyoucanmove.
MovementDuringaCharge
Youmustmovebeforeyourattack,notafter.Youmustmoveatleast10feet(2squares)andmaymoveuptodoubleyour
speeddirectlytowardthedesignatedopponent.
Youmusthaveaclearpathtowardtheopponent,andnothingcanhinderyourmovement(suchasdifficultterrainor
obstacles).Hereswhatitmeanstohaveaclearpath.First,youmustmovetotheclosestspacefromwhichyoucanattack
theopponent.(Ifthisspaceisoccupiedorotherwiseblocked,youcantcharge.)Second,ifanylinefromyourstartingspace
totheendingspacepassesthroughasquarethatblocksmovement,slowsmovement,orcontainsacreature(evenanally),
youcantcharge.(Helplesscreaturesdontstopacharge.)
Ifyoudonthavelineofsighttotheopponentatthestartofyourturn,youcantchargethatopponent.
Youcanttakea5footstepinthesameroundasacharge.
Ifyouareabletotakeonlyastandardactionoramoveactiononyourturn,youcanstillcharge,butyouareonlyallowed
tomoveuptoyourspeed(insteadofuptodoubleyourspeed).Youcantusethisoptionunlessyouarerestrictedtotaking
onlyastandardactionormoveactiononyourturn.
AttackingonaCharge
Aftermoving,youmaymakeasinglemeleeattack.Yougeta+2bonusontheattackroll.andtakea2penaltytoyourAC
untilthestartofyournextturn.
Achargingcharactergetsa+2bonusontheStrengthcheckmadetobullrushoroverrunanopponent(seeBullRush,
above,andOverrun,below).
Evenifyouhaveextraattacks,suchasfromhavingahighenoughbaseattackbonusorfromusingmultipleweapons,you
onlygettomakeoneattackduringacharge.
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LancesandChargeAttacks
Alancedealsdoubledamageifemployedbyamountedcharacterinacharge.
WeaponsReadiedagainstaCharge
Spears,tridents,andcertainotherpiercingweaponsdealdoubledamagewhenreadied(set)andusedagainstacharging
character.
Disarm
Asameleeattack,youmayattempttodisarmyouropponent.Ifyoudosowithaweapon,youknocktheopponents
weaponoutofhishandsandtotheground.Ifyouattemptthedisarmwhileunarmed,youendupwiththeweaponinyour
hand.
Ifyoureattemptingtodisarmameleeweapon,followthestepsoutlinedhere.Iftheitemyouareattemptingtodisarmisnt
ameleeweaponthedefendermaystillopposeyouwithanattackroll,buttakesapenaltyandcantattempttodisarmyou
inreturnifyourattemptfails.
Step1:AttackofOpportunity.Youprovokeanattackofopportunityfromthetargetyouaretryingtodisarm.(Ifyouhave
theImprovedDisarmfeat,youdontincuranattackofopportunityformakingadisarmattempt.)Ifthedefendersattackof
opportunitydealsanydamage,yourdisarmattemptfails.
Step2:OpposedRolls.Youandthedefendermakeopposedattackrollswithyourrespectiveweapons.Thewielderofa
twohandedweapononadisarmattemptgetsa+4bonusonthisroll,andthewielderofalightweapontakesa4penalty.
(Anunarmedstrikeisconsideredalightweapon,soyoualwaystakeapenaltywhentryingtodisarmanopponentbyusing
anunarmedstrike.)Ifthecombatantsareofdifferentsizes,thelargercombatantgetsabonusontheattackrollof+4per
differenceinsizecategory.Ifthetargeteditemisntameleeweapon,thedefendertakesa4penaltyontheroll.
StepThree:Consequences.Ifyoubeatthedefender,thedefenderisdisarmed.Ifyouattemptedthedisarmactionunarmed,
younowhavetheweapon.Ifyouwerearmed,thedefendersweaponisonthegroundinthedefenderssquare.
Ifyoufailonthedisarmattempt,thedefendermayimmediatelyreactandattempttodisarmyouwiththesamesortof
opposedmeleeattackroll.Hisattemptdoesnotprovokeanattackofopportunityfromyou.Ifhefailshisdisarmattempt,
youdonotsubsequentlygetafreedisarmattemptagainsthim.
Note:Adefenderwearingspikedgauntletscantbedisarmed.Adefenderusingaweaponattachedtoalockedgauntletgets
a+10bonustoresistbeingdisarmed.
GrabbingItems
Youcanuseadisarmactiontosnatchanitemwornbythetarget.Ifyouwanttohavetheiteminyourhand,thedisarm
mustbemadeasanunarmedattack.
Iftheitemispoorlysecuredorotherwiseeasytosnatchorcutawaytheattackergetsa+4bonus.Unlikeonanormal
disarmattempt,failingtheattemptdoesntallowthedefendertoattempttodisarmyou.Thisotherwisefunctions
identicallytoadisarmattempt,asnotedabove.
Youcantsnatchanitemthatiswellsecuredunlessyouhavepinnedthewearer(seeGrapple).Eventhen,thedefender
gainsa+4bonusonhisrolltoresisttheattempt.
Feint
Feintingisastandardaction.Tofeint,makeaBluffcheckopposedbyaSenseMotivecheckbyyourtarget.Thetargetmay
addhisbaseattackbonustothisSenseMotivecheck.IfyourBluffcheckresultexceedsyourtargetsSenseMotivecheck
result,thenextmeleeattackyoumakeagainstthetargetdoesnotallowhimtousehisDexteritybonustoAC(ifany).This
attackmustbemadeonorbeforeyournextturn.
Whenfeintinginthiswayagainstanonhumanoidyoutakea4penalty.AgainstacreatureofanimalIntelligence(1or2),
youtakea8penalty.Againstanonintelligentcreature,itsimpossible.
Feintingincombatdoesnotprovokeattacksofopportunity.
FeintingasaMoveAction
WiththeImprovedFeintfeat,youcanattemptafeintasamoveactioninsteadofasastandardaction.
Grapple
GrappleChecks
Repeatedlyinagrapple,youneedtomakeopposedgrapplechecksagainstanopponent.Agrapplecheckislikeamelee
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attackroll.Yourattackbonusonagrapplecheckis:Baseattackbonus+Strengthmodifier+specialsizemodifier
SpecialSizeModifier:Thespecialsizemodifierforagrapplecheckisasfollows:Colossal+16,Gargantuan+12,Huge+8,
Large+4,Medium+0,Small4,Tiny8,Diminutive12,Fine16.Usethisnumberinplaceofthenormalsizemodifier
youusewhenmakinganattackroll.
StartingaGrapple
Tostartagrapple,youneedtograbandholdyourtarget.Startingagrapplerequiresasuccessfulmeleeattackroll.Ifyou
getmultipleattacks,youcanattempttostartagrapplemultipletimes(atsuccessivelylowerbaseattackbonuses).
Step1:AttackofOpportunity.Youprovokeanattackofopportunityfromthetargetyouaretryingtograpple.Iftheattack
ofopportunitydealsdamage,thegrappleattemptfails.(Certainmonstersdonotprovokeattacksofopportunitywhenthey
attempttograpple,nordocharacterswiththeImprovedGrapplefeat.)Iftheattackofopportunitymissesorfailstodeal
damage,proceedtoStep2.
Step2:Grab.Youmakeameleetouchattacktograbthetarget.Ifyoufailtohitthetarget,thegrappleattemptfails.Ifyou
succeed,proceedtoStep3.
Step3:Hold.Makeanopposedgrapplecheckasafreeaction.
Ifyousucceed,youandyourtargetarenowgrappling,andyoudealdamagetothetargetasifwithanunarmedstrike.
Ifyoulose,youfailtostartthegrapple.Youautomaticallyloseanattempttoholdifthetargetistwoormoresize
categorieslargerthanyouare.
Incaseofatie,thecombatantwiththehighergrapplecheckmodifierwins.Ifthisisatie,rollagaintobreakthetie.
Step4:MaintainGrapple.Tomaintainthegrappleforlaterrounds,youmustmoveintothetargetsspace.(Thismovement
isfreeanddoesntcountaspartofyourmovementintheround.)
Moving,asnormal,provokesattacksofopportunityfromthreateningopponents,butnotfromyourtarget.
Ifyoucantmoveintoyourtargetsspace,youcantmaintainthegrappleandmustimmediatelyletgoofthetarget.To
grappleagain,youmustbeginatStep1.
GrapplingConsequences
Whileyouregrappling,yourabilitytoattackothersanddefendyourselfislimited.
NoThreatenedSquares:Youdontthreatenanysquareswhilegrappling.
NoDexterityBonus:YouloseyourDexteritybonustoAC(ifyouhaveone)againstopponentsyouarentgrappling.(You
canstilluseitagainstopponentsyouaregrappling.)
NoMovement:Youcantmovenormallywhilegrappling.Youmay,however,makeanopposedgrapplecheck(seebelow)to
movewhilegrappling.
IfYoureGrappling
Whenyouaregrappling(regardlessofwhostartedthegrapple),youcanperformanyofthefollowingactions.Someof
theseactionstaketheplaceofanattack(ratherthanbeingastandardactionoramoveaction).Ifyourbaseattackbonus
allowsyoumultipleattacks,youcanattemptoneoftheseactionsinplaceofeachofyourattacks,butatsuccessivelylower
baseattackbonuses.
ActivateaMagicItem:Youcanactivateamagicitem,aslongastheitemdoesntrequireaspellcompletiontrigger.You
dontneedtomakeagrapplechecktoactivatetheitem.
AttackYourOpponent:Youcanmakeanattackwithanunarmedstrike,naturalweapon,orlightweaponagainstanother
characteryouaregrappling.Youtakea4penaltyonsuchattacks.Youcantattackwithtwoweaponswhilegrappling,
evenifbotharelightweapons.
CastaSpell:Youcanattempttocastaspellwhilegrapplingorevenwhilepinned(seebelow),provideditscastingtimeis
nomorethan1standardaction,ithasnosomaticcomponent,andyouhaveinhandanymaterialcomponentsorfocuses
youmightneed.Anyspellthatrequirespreciseandcarefulactionisimpossibletocastwhilegrapplingorbeingpinned.If
thespellisonethatyoucancastwhilegrappling,youmustmakeaConcentrationcheck(DC20+spelllevel)orlosethe
spell.Youdonthavetomakeasuccessfulgrapplechecktocastthespell.
DamageYourOpponent:Whilegrappling,youcandealdamagetoyouropponentequivalenttoanunarmedstrike.Makean
opposedgrapplecheckinplaceofanattack.Ifyouwin,youdealnonlethaldamageasnormalforyourunarmedstrike(1d3
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pointsforMediumattackersor1d2pointsforSmallattackers,plusStrengthmodifiers).Ifyouwanttodeallethaldamage,
youtakea4penaltyonyourgrapplecheck.
Theexceptiontothisismonks.Theydealmoredamageonanunarmedstrikethanothercharacters,andthedamageis
lethal.However,theycanchoosetodealtheirdamageasnonlethaldamagewhengrapplingwithouttakingtheusual4
penaltyforchanginglethaldamagetononlethaldamage.
DrawaLightWeapon:Youcandrawalightweaponasamoveactionwithasuccessfulgrapplecheck.
EscapefromGrapple:Youcanescapeagrapplebywinninganopposedgrapplecheckinplaceofmakinganattack.Youcan
makeanEscapeArtistcheckinplaceofyourgrapplecheckifyousodesire,butthisrequiresastandardaction.Ifmorethan
oneopponentisgrapplingyou,yourgrapplecheckresulthastobeatalltheirindividualcheckresultstoescape.(Opponents
donthavetotrytoholdyouiftheydontwantto.)Ifyouescape,youfinishtheactionbymovingintoanyspaceadjacent
toyouropponent(s).
Move:Youcanmovehalfyourspeed(bringingallothersengagedinthegrapplewithyou)bywinninganopposedgrapple
check.Thisrequiresastandardaction,andyoumustbeatalltheotherindividualcheckresultstomovethegrapple.
Note:Yougeta+4bonusonyourgrapplechecktomoveapinnedopponent,butonlyifnooneelseisinvolvedinthe
grapple.
RetrieveaSpellComponent:Youcanproduceaspellcomponentfromyourpouchwhilegrapplingbyusingafullround
action.Doingsodoesnotrequireasuccessfulgrapplecheck.
PinYourOpponent:Youcanholdyouropponentimmobilefor1roundbywinninganopposedgrapplecheck(madein
placeofanattack).Onceyouhaveanopponentpinned,youhaveafewoptionsavailabletoyou(seebelow).
BreakAnothersPin:Ifyouaregrapplinganopponentwhohasanothercharacterpinned,youcanmakeanopposed
grapplecheckinplaceofanattack.Ifyouwin,youbreaktheholdthattheopponenthasovertheothercharacter.The
characterisstillgrappling,butisnolongerpinned.
UseOpponentsWeapon:Ifyouropponentisholdingalightweapon,youcanuseittoattackhim.Makeanopposed
grapplecheck(inplaceofanattack).Ifyouwin,makeanattackrollwiththeweaponwitha4penalty(doingthisdoesnt
requireanotheraction).
Youdontgainpossessionoftheweaponbyperformingthisaction.
IfYourePinninganOpponent
Youcanattempttodamageyouropponentwithanopposedgrapplecheck,youcanattempttouseyouropponentsweapon
againsthim,oryoucanattempttomovethegrapple(alldescribedabove).Atyouroption,youcanpreventapinned
opponentfromspeaking.
Youcanuseadisarmactiontoremoveorgrabawayawellsecuredobjectwornbyapinnedopponent,buthegetsa+4
bonusonhisrolltoresistyourattempt(seeDisarm).
Youmayvoluntarilyreleaseapinnedcharacterasafreeaction;ifyoudoso,youarenolongerconsideredtobegrappling
thatcharacter(andviceversa).
Youcantdraworuseaweapon(againstthepinnedcharacteroranyothercharacter),escapeanothersgrapple,retrievea
spellcomponent,pinanothercharacter,orbreakanotherspinwhileyouarepinninganopponent.
IfYourePinnedbyanOpponent
Whenanopponenthaspinnedyou,youareheldimmobile(butnothelpless)for1round.Whileyourepinned,youtakea
4penaltytoyourACagainstopponentsotherthantheonepinningyou.Atyouropponentsoption,youmayalsobeunable
tospeak.Onyourturn,youcantrytoescapethepinbymakinganopposedgrapplecheckinplaceofanattack.Youcan
makeanEscapeArtistcheckinplaceofyourgrapplecheckifyouwant,butthisrequiresastandardaction.Ifyouwin,you
escapethepin,butyourestillgrappling.
JoiningaGrapple
Ifyourtargetisalreadygrapplingsomeoneelse,youcanuseanattacktostartagrapple,asabove,exceptthatthetarget
doesntgetanattackofopportunityagainstyou,andyourgrabautomaticallysucceeds.Youstillhavetomakeasuccessful
opposedgrapplechecktobecomepartofthegrapple.
Iftherearemultipleopponentsinvolvedinthegrapple,youpickonetomaketheopposedgrapplecheckagainst.
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MultipleGrapplers
Severalcombatantscanbeinasinglegrapple.Uptofourcombatantscangrappleasingleopponentinagivenround.
Creaturesthatareoneormoresizecategoriessmallerthanyoucountforhalf,creaturesthatareonesizecategorylarger
thanyoucountdouble,andcreaturestwoormoresizecategorieslargercountquadruple.
Whenyouaregrapplingwithmultipleopponents,youchooseoneopponenttomakeanopposedcheckagainst.The
exceptionisanattempttoescapefromthegrapple;tosuccessfullyescape,yourgrapplecheckmustbeatthecheckresults
ofeachopponent.
MountedCombat
HorsesinCombat:Warhorsesandwarponiescanservereadilyascombatsteeds.Lighthorses,ponies,andheavyhorses,
however,arefrightenedbycombat.Ifyoudontdismount,youmustmakeaDC20Ridecheckeachroundasamoveaction
tocontrolsuchahorse.Ifyousucceed,youcanperformastandardactionafterthemoveaction.Ifyoufail,themove
actionbecomesafullroundactionandyoucantdoanythingelseuntilyournextturn.
Yourmountactsonyourinitiativecountasyoudirectit.Youmoveatitsspeed,butthemountusesitsactiontomove.
Ahorse(notapony)isaLargecreatureandthustakesupaspace10feet(2squares)across.Forsimplicity,assumethat
youshareyourmountsspaceduringcombat.
CombatwhileMounted
WithaDC5Ridecheck,youcanguideyourmountwithyourkneessoastousebothhandstoattackordefendyourself.
Thisisafreeaction.
Whenyouattackacreaturesmallerthanyourmountthatisonfoot,yougetthe+1bonusonmeleeattacksforbeingon
higherground.Ifyourmountmovesmorethan5feet,youcanonlymakeasinglemeleeattack.Essentially,youhaveto
waituntilthemountgetstoyourenemybeforeattacking,soyoucantmakeafullattack.Evenatyourmountsfullspeed,
youdonttakeanypenaltyonmeleeattackswhilemounted.
Ifyourmountcharges,youalsotaketheACpenaltyassociatedwithacharge.Ifyoumakeanattackattheendofthe
charge,youreceivethebonusgainedfromthecharge.Whenchargingonhorseback,youdealdoubledamagewithalance
(seeCharge).
Youcanuserangedweaponswhileyourmountistakingadoublemove,butata4penaltyontheattackroll.Youcanuse
rangedweaponswhileyourmountisrunning(quadruplespeed),ata8penalty.Ineithercase,youmaketheattackroll
whenyourmounthascompletedhalfitsmovement.Youcanmakeafullattackwitharangedweaponwhileyourmountis
moving.Likewise,youcantakemoveactionsnormally
CastingSpellswhileMounted
Youcancastaspellnormallyifyourmountmovesuptoanormalmove(itsspeed)eitherbeforeorafteryoucast.Ifyou
haveyourmountmovebothbeforeandafteryoucastaspell,thenyourecastingthespellwhilethemountismoving,and
youhavetomakeaConcentrationcheckduetothevigorousmotion(DC10+spelllevel)orlosethespell.Ifthemountis
running(quadruplespeed),youcancastaspellwhenyourmounthasmoveduptotwiceitsspeed,butyourConcentration
checkismoredifficultduetotheviolentmotion(DC15+spelllevel).
IfYourMountFallsinBattle
Ifyourmountfalls,youhavetosucceedonaDC15Ridechecktomakeasoftfallandtakenodamage.Ifthecheckfails,
youtake1d6pointsofdamage.
IfYouAreDropped
Ifyouareknockedunconscious,youhavea50%chancetostayinthesaddle(or75%ifyoureinamilitarysaddle).
Otherwiseyoufallandtake1d6pointsofdamage.
Withoutyoutoguideit,yourmountavoidscombat.
Overrun
Youcanattemptanoverrunasastandardactiontakenduringyourmove,oraspartofacharge.(Ingeneral,youcannot
takeastandardactionduringamove;thisisanexception.)Withanoverrun,youattempttoplowpastoroveryour
opponent(andmovethroughhissquare)asyoumove.Youcanonlyoverrunanopponentwhoisonesizecategorylarger
thanyou,thesamesize,orsmaller.Youcanmakeonlyoneoverrunattemptperround.
Ifyoureattemptingtooverrunanopponent,followthesesteps.
Step1:AttackofOpportunity.Sinceyoubegintheoverrunbymovingintothedefendersspace,youprovokeanattackof
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opportunityfromthedefender.
Step2:OpponentAvoids?Thedefenderhastheoptiontosimplyavoidyou.Ifheavoidsyou,hedoesntsufferanyilleffect.
Ifyouwereattemptingtheoverrunaspartofacharge,youmaykeepmoving.(Youcanalwaysmovethroughasquare
occupiedbysomeonewholetsyouby.)Ineithercase,theoverrunattemptdoesntcountagainstyouractionsthisround
(exceptforanymovementrequiredtoentertheopponentssquare).Ifyouropponentdoesntavoidyou,movetoStep3.
Step3:OpponentBlocks?Ifyouropponentblocksyou,makeaStrengthcheckopposedbythedefendersDexterityor
Strengthcheck(whicheverabilityscorehasthehighermodifier).Acombatantgetsa+4bonusonthecheckforeverysize
categoryheislargerthanMediumora4penaltyforeverysizecategoryheissmallerthanMedium.Yougaina+2bonus
onyourStrengthcheckifyoumadetheoverrunaspartofacharge.Thedefendergetsa+4bonusonhischeckifhehas
morethantwolegsorisotherwisemorestablethananormalhumanoid.Ifyouwin,youknockthedefenderprone.Ifyou
lose,thedefendermayimmediatelyreactandmakeaStrengthcheckopposedbyyourDexterityorStrengthcheck
(includingthesizemodifiersnotedabove,butnoothermodifiers)totrytoknockyouprone.
Step4:Consequences.Ifyousucceedinknockingyouropponentprone,youcancontinueyourmovementasnormal.Ifyou
failandareknockedproneinturn,youhavetomove5feetbackthewayyoucameandfallprone,endingyourmovement
there.Ifyoufailbutarenotknockedprone,youhavetomove5feetbackthewayyoucame,endingyourmovementthere.
Ifthatsquareisoccupied,youfallproneinthatsquare.
ImprovedOverrun
IfyouhavetheImprovedOverrunfeat,yourtargetmaynotchoosetoavoidyou.
MountedOverrun(Trample)
Ifyouattemptanoverrunwhilemounted,yourmountmakestheStrengthchecktodeterminethesuccessorfailureofthe
overrunattack(andappliesitssizemodifier,ratherthanyours).IfyouhavetheTramplefeatandattemptanoverrunwhile
mounted,yourtargetmaynotchoosetoavoidyou,andifyouknockyouropponentpronewiththeoverrun,yourmount
maymakeonehoofattackagainstyouropponent.
Sunder
Youcanuseameleeattackwithaslashingorbludgeoningweapontostrikeaweaponorshieldthatyouropponentis
holding.Ifyoureattemptingtosunderaweaponorshield,followthestepsoutlinedhere.(Attackingheldobjectsother
thanweaponsorshieldsiscoveredbelow.)
Table:CommonArmor,Weapon,andShieldHardnessandHitPoints
WEAPONORSHIELD HARDNESS HP1
Lightblade 10 2
Onehandedblade 10 5
Twohandedblade 10 10
Lightmetalhaftedweapon 10 10
Onehandedmetalhaftedweapon 10 20
Lighthaftedweapon 5 2
Onehandedhaftedweapon 5 5
Twohandedhaftedweapon 5 10
Projectileweapon 5 5
Armor special2 armorbonusx5

Buckler 10 5
Lightwoodenshield 5 7
Heavywoodenshield 5 15
Lightsteelshield 10 10
Heavysteelshield 10 20
Towershield 5 20
1
ThehpvaluegivenisforMediumarmor,weapons,andshields.Divideby2foreachsizecategoryoftheitemsmallerthanMedium,or
multiplyitby2foreachsizecategorylargerthanMedium.
2
Variesbymaterial.
Step1:AttackofOpportunity.Youprovokeanattackofopportunityfromthetargetwhoseweaponorshieldyouaretrying
tosunder.(IfyouhavetheImprovedSunderfeat,youdontincuranattackofopportunityformakingtheattempt.)
Step2:OpposedRolls.Youandthedefendermakeopposedattackrollswithyourrespectiveweapons.Thewielderofa
twohandedweapononasunderattemptgetsa+4bonusonthisroll,andthewielderofalightweapontakesa4penalty.
Ifthecombatantsareofdifferentsizes,thelargercombatantgetsabonusontheattackrollof+4perdifferenceinsize
category.
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Step3:Consequences.Ifyoubeatthedefender,rolldamageanddealittotheweaponorshield.SeeTable:Common
Armor,Weapon,andShieldHardnessandHitPointstodeterminehowmuchdamageyoumustdealtodestroytheweapon
orshield.
Ifyoufailthesunderattempt,youdontdealanydamage.
SunderingaCarriedorWornObject
Youdontuseanopposedattackrolltodamageacarriedorwornobject.Instead,justmakeanattackrollagainstthe
objectsAC.AcarriedorwornobjectsACisequalto10+itssizemodifier+theDexteritymodifierofthecarryingor
wearingcharacter.Attackingacarriedorwornobjectprovokesanattackofopportunityjustasattackingaheldobjectdoes.
Toattempttosnatchawayanitemwornbyadefenderratherthandamageit,seeDisarm.Youcantsunderarmorwornby
anothercharacter.
ThrowSplashWeapon
Asplashweaponisarangedweaponthatbreaksonimpact,splashingorscatteringitscontentsoveritstargetandnearby
creaturesorobjects.Toattackwithasplashweapon,makearangedtouchattackagainstthetarget.Thrownweapons
requirenoweaponproficiency,soyoudonttakethe4nonproficiencypenalty.Ahitdealsdirecthitdamagetothetarget,
andsplashdamagetoallcreatureswithin5feetofthetarget.
Youcaninsteadtargetaspecificgridintersection.TreatthisasarangedattackagainstAC5.However,ifyoutargetagrid
intersection,creaturesinalladjacentsquaresaredealtthesplashdamage,andthedirecthitdamageisnotdealttoany
creature.(Youcanttargetagridintersectionoccupiedbyacreature,suchasaLargeorlargercreature;inthiscase,youre
aimingatthecreature.)
Ifyoumissthetarget(whetheraimingatacreatureoragridintersection),roll1d8.Thisdeterminesthemisdirectionofthe
throw,with1beingstraightbackatyouand2through8countingclockwisearoundthegridintersectionortargetcreature.
Then,countanumberofsquaresintheindicateddirectionequaltotherangeincrementofthethrow.
Afteryoudeterminewheretheweaponlanded,itdealssplashdamagetoallcreaturesinadjacentsquares.
Trip
Youcantrytotripanopponentasanunarmedmeleeattack.Youcanonlytripanopponentwhoisonesizecategorylarger
thanyou,thesamesize,orsmaller.
MakingaTripAttack
Makeanunarmedmeleetouchattackagainstyourtarget.Thisprovokesanattackofopportunityfromyourtargetas
normalforunarmedattacks.
Ifyourattacksucceeds,makeaStrengthcheckopposedbythedefendersDexterityorStrengthcheck(whicheverability
scorehasthehighermodifier).Acombatantgetsa+4bonusforeverysizecategoryheislargerthanMediumora4
penaltyforeverysizecategoryheissmallerthanMedium.Thedefendergetsa+4bonusonhischeckifhehasmorethan
twolegsorisotherwisemorestablethananormalhumanoid.Ifyouwin,youtripthedefender.Ifyoulose,thedefender
mayimmediatelyreactandmakeaStrengthcheckopposedbyyourDexterityorStrengthchecktotrytotripyou.
AvoidingAttacksofOpportunity
IfyouhavetheImprovedTripfeat,orifyouaretrippingwithaweapon(seebelow),youdontprovokeanattackof
opportunityformakingatripattack.
BeingTripped(Prone)
Atrippedcharacterisprone.Standingupisamoveaction.
TrippingaMountedOpponent
Youmaymakeatripattackagainstamountedopponent.ThedefendermaymakeaRidecheckinplaceofhisDexterityor
Strengthcheck.Ifyousucceed,youpulltheriderfromhismount.
TrippingwithaWeapon
Someweaponscanbeusedtomaketripattacks.Inthiscase,youmakeameleetouchattackwiththeweaponinsteadofan
unarmedmeleetouchattack,andyoudontprovokeanattackofopportunity.
Ifyouaretrippedduringyourowntripattempt,youcandroptheweapontoavoidbeingtripped.
TurnorRebukeUndead
Goodclericsandpaladinsandsomeneutralclericscanchannelpositiveenergy,whichcanhalt,driveoff(rout),ordestroy
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undead.
Evilclericsandsomeneutralclericscanchannelnegativeenergy,whichcanhalt,awe(rebuke),control(command),or
bolsterundead.
Regardlessoftheeffect,thegeneraltermfortheactivityisturning.Whenattemptingtoexercisetheirdivinecontrolover
thesecreatures,charactersmaketurningchecks.
Turningundeadisasupernaturalabilitythatacharactercanperformasastandardaction.Itdoesnotprovokeattacksof
opportunity.
Youmustpresentyourholysymboltoturnundead.Turningisconsideredanattack.
TimesperDay
Youmayattempttoturnundeadanumberoftimesperdayequalto3+yourCharismamodifier.Youcanincreasethis
numberbytakingtheExtraTurningfeat.
Range
Youturntheclosestturnableundeadfirst,andyoucantturnundeadthataremorethan60feetawayorthathavetotal
coverrelativetoyou.Youdontneedlineofsighttoatarget,butyoudoneedlineofeffect.
TurningCheck
Thefirstthingyoudoisrollaturningchecktoseehowpowerfulanundeadcreatureyoucanturn.ThisisaCharisma
check(1d20+yourCharismamodifier).Table:TurningUndeadgivesyoutheHitDiceofthemostpowerfulundeadyou
canaffect,relativetoyourlevel.Onagiventurningattempt,youcanturnnoundeadcreaturewhoseHitDiceexceedthe
resultonthistable.
TurningDamage
IfyourrollonTable:TurningUndeadishighenoughtoletyouturnatleastsomeoftheundeadwithin60feet,roll2d6+
yourclericlevel+yourCharismamodifierforturningdamage.ThatshowmanytotalHitDiceofundeadyoucanturn.
IfyourCharismascoreisaverageorlow,itspossibletorollfewerHitDiceofundeadturnedthanindicatedonTable:
TurningUndead.
Youmayskipoveralreadyturnedundeadthatarestillwithinrange,sothatyoudonotwasteyourturningcapacityon
them.
EffectandDurationofTurning
Turnedundeadfleefromyoubythebestandfastestmeansavailabletothem.Theyfleefor10rounds(1minute).Ifthey
cannotflee,theycower(givinganyattackrollsagainstthema+2bonus).Ifyouapproachwithin10feetofthem,however,
theyovercomebeingturnedandactnormally.(Youcanstandwithin10feetwithoutbreakingtheturningeffectyoujust
cantapproachthem.)Youcanattackthemwithrangedattacks(fromatleast10feetaway),andotherscanattackthemin
anyfashion,withoutbreakingtheturningeffect.
EvilClericsandUndead
Evilclericschannelnegativeenergytorebuke(awe)orcommand(control)undeadratherthanchannelingpositiveenergy
toturnordestroythem.Anevilclericmakestheequivalentofaturningcheck.Undeadthatwouldbeturnedarerebuked
instead,andthosethatwouldbedestroyedarecommanded.
NeutralClericsandUndead
Aclericofneutralalignmentcaneitherturnundeadbutnotrebukethem,orrebukeundeadbutnotturnthem.SeeTurnor
RebukeUndeadformoreinformation.
Evenifaclericisneutral,channelingpositiveenergyisagoodactandchannelingnegativeenergyisevil.
PaladinsandUndead
Beginningat4thlevel,paladinscanturnundeadasiftheywereclericsofthreelevelslowerthantheyactuallyare.
DestroyingUndead
Ifyouhavetwiceasmanylevels(ormore)astheundeadhaveHitDice,youdestroyanythatyouwouldnormallyturn.
Rebuked
Anevilclericmaychannelnegativeenergytorebuketheundead.Arebukedundeadcreaturecowersasifinawe(attack
rollsagainstthecreaturegeta+2bonus).Theeffectlasts10rounds.
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Commanded
Anevilclericmaychannelnegativeenergytocommandtheundead.Acommandedundeadcreatureisunderthemental
controloftheevilcleric.Theclericmusttakeastandardactiontogivementalorderstoacommandedundead.Atanyone
time,theclericmaycommandanynumberofundeadwhosetotalHitDicedonotexceedhislevel.Hemayvoluntarily
relinquishcommandonanycommandedundeadcreatureorcreaturesinordertocommandnewones.
DispellingTurning
Anevilclericmaychannelnegativeenergytodispelagoodclericsturningeffect.Theevilclericmakesaturningcheckasif
attemptingtorebuketheundead.Iftheturningcheckresultisequaltoorgreaterthantheturningcheckresultthatthe
goodclericscoredwhenturningtheundead,thentheundeadarenolongerturned.Theevilclericrollsturningdamageof
2d6+clericlevel+CharismamodifiertoseehowmanyHitDiceworthofundeadhecanaffectinthisway(asifhewere
rebukingthem).
BolsteringUndead
Anevilclericmayalsobolsterundeadcreaturesagainstturninginadvance.Hemakesaturningcheckasifattemptingto
rebuketheundead,buttheHitDiceresultonTable:TurningUndeadbecomestheundeadcreatureseffectiveHitDiceas
farasturningisconcerned(providedtheresultishigherthanthecreaturesactualHitDice).Thebolsteringlasts10
rounds.Anevilundeadclericcanbolsterhimselfinthismanner.
TurningOtherCreatures
Someclericshavetheabilitytoturncreaturesotherthanundead.
Theturningcheckresultisdeterminedasnormal.
Table:TurningUndead
TURNINGCHECKRESULT MOSTPOWERFULUNDEADAFFECTED(MAXIMUMHITDICE)
0orlower Clericslevel4
13 Clericslevel3
46 Clericslevel2
79 Clericslevel1
1012 Clericslevel
1315 Clericslevel+1
1618 Clericslevel+2
1921 Clericslevel+3
22orhigher Clericslevel+4
TwoWeaponFighting
Ifyouwieldasecondweaponinyouroffhand,youcangetoneextraattackperroundwiththatweapon.Yousuffera6
penaltywithyourregularattackorattackswithyourprimaryhandanda10penaltytotheattackwithyouroffhand
whenyoufightthisway.Youcanreducethesepenaltiesintwoways:
Ifyouroffhandweaponislight,thepenaltiesarereducedby2each.(Anunarmedstrikeisalwaysconsideredlight.)
TheTwoWeaponFightingfeatlessenstheprimaryhandpenaltyby2,andtheoffhandpenaltyby6.
Table:TwoWeaponFightingPenaltiessummarizestheinteractionofallthesefactors.
Table:TwoWeaponFightingPenalties
CIRCUMSTANCES PRIMARYHAND OFFHAND
Normalpenalties 6 10
Offhandweaponislight 4 8
TwoWeaponFightingfeat 4 4
OffhandweaponislightandTwoWeaponFightingfeat 2 2
DoubleWeapons
Youcanuseadoubleweapontomakeanextraattackwiththeoffhandendoftheweaponasifyouwerefightingwithtwo
weapons.Thepenaltiesapplyasiftheoffhandendoftheweaponwerealightweapon.
ThrownWeapons
Thesamerulesapplywhenyouthrowaweaponfromeachhand.Treatadartorshurikenasalightweaponwhenusedin
thismanner,andtreatabolas,javelin,net,orslingasaonehandedweapon.
SpecialInitiativeActions
Herearewaystochangewhenyouactduringcombatbyalteringyourplaceintheinitiativeorder.
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Delay
Bychoosingtodelay,youtakenoactionandthenactnormallyonwhateverinitiativecountyoudecidetoact.Whenyou
delay,youvoluntarilyreduceyourowninitiativeresultfortherestofthecombat.Whenyournew,lowerinitiativecount
comesuplaterinthesameround,youcanactnormally.Youcanspecifythisnewinitiativeresultorjustwaituntilsome
timelaterintheroundandactthen,thusfixingyournewinitiativecountatthatpoint.
Younevergetbackthetimeyouspendwaitingtoseewhatsgoingtohappen.Youcant,however,interruptanyoneelses
action(asyoucanwithareadiedaction).
InitiativeConsequencesofDelaying
Yourinitiativeresultbecomesthecountonwhichyoutookthedelayedaction.Ifyoucometoyournextactionandhavenot
yetperformedanaction,youdontgettotakeadelayedaction(thoughyoucandelayagain).
Ifyoutakeadelayedactioninthenextround,beforeyourregularturncomesup,yourinitiativecountrisestothatnew
pointintheorderofbattle,andyoudonotgetyourregularactionthatround.
Ready
Thereadyactionletsyoupreparetotakeanactionlater,afteryourturnisoverbutbeforeyournextonehasbegun.
Readyingisastandardaction.Itdoesnotprovokeanattackofopportunity(thoughtheactionthatyoureadymightdoso).
ReadyinganAction
Youcanreadyastandardaction,amoveaction,orafreeaction.Todoso,specifytheactionyouwilltakeandthe
conditionsunderwhichyouwilltakeit.Then,anytimebeforeyournextaction,youmaytakethereadiedactionin
responsetothatcondition.Theactionoccursjustbeforetheactionthattriggersit.Ifthetriggeredactionispartofanother
charactersactivities,youinterrupttheothercharacter.Assumingheisstillcapableofdoingso,hecontinueshisactions
onceyoucompleteyourreadiedaction.Yourinitiativeresultchanges.Fortherestoftheencounter,yourinitiativeresultis
thecountonwhichyoutookthereadiedaction,andyouactimmediatelyaheadofthecharacterwhoseactiontriggered
yourreadiedaction.
Youcantakea5footstepaspartofyourreadiedaction,butonlyifyoudontotherwisemoveanydistanceduringthe
round.
InitiativeConsequencesofReadying
Yourinitiativeresultbecomesthecountonwhichyoutookthereadiedaction.Ifyoucometoyournextactionandhavenot
yetperformedyourreadiedaction,youdontgettotakethereadiedaction(thoughyoucanreadythesameactionagain).
Ifyoutakeyourreadiedactioninthenextround,beforeyourregularturncomesup,yourinitiativecountrisestothatnew
pointintheorderofbattle,andyoudonotgetyourregularactionthatround.
DistractingSpellcasters
Youcanreadyanattackagainstaspellcasterwiththetriggerifshestartscastingaspell.Ifyoudamagethespellcaster,she
maylosethespellshewastryingtocast(asdeterminedbyherConcentrationcheckresult).
ReadyingtoCounterspell
Youmayreadyacounterspellagainstaspellcaster(oftenwiththetriggerifshestartscastingaspell).Inthiscase,when
thespellcasterstartsaspell,yougetachancetoidentifyitwithaSpellcraftcheck(DC15+spelllevel).Ifyoudo,andif
youcancastthatsamespell(areabletocastitandhaveitprepared,ifyoupreparespells),youcancastthespellasa
counterspellandautomaticallyruintheotherspellcastersspell.Counterspellingworksevenifonespellisdivineandthe
otherarcane.
Aspellcastercanusedispelmagictocounterspellanotherspellcaster,butitdoesntalwayswork.
ReadyingaWeaponagainstaCharge
Youcanreadycertainpiercingweapons,settingthemtoreceivecharges.Areadiedweaponofthistypedealsdouble
damageifyouscoreahitwithitagainstachargingcharacter.
Special Abilities and Conditions

SpecialAbilityTypes
Aspecialabilityiseitherextraordinary,spelllike,orsupernaturalinnature.
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ExtraordinaryAbilities(Ex)
Extraordinaryabilitiesarenonmagical.Theyare,however,notsomethingthatjustanyonecandoorevenlearntodo
withoutextensivetraining.Effectsorareasthatnegateordisruptmagichavenoeffectonextraordinaryabilities.
SpellLikeAbilities(Sp)
Spelllikeabilities,asthenameimplies,arespellsandmagicalabilitiesthatareverymuchlikespells.Spelllikeabilitiesare
subjecttospellresistanceanddispelmagic.Theydonotfunctioninareaswheremagicissuppressedornegated(suchasan
antimagicfield).
SupernaturalAbilities(Su)
Supernaturalabilitiesaremagicalbutnotspelllike.Supernaturalabilitiesarenotsubjecttospellresistanceanddonot
functioninareaswheremagicissuppressedornegated(suchasanantimagicfield).Asupernaturalabilityseffectcannot
bedispelledandisnotsubjecttocounterspells.Seethetablebelowforasummaryofthetypesofspecialabilities.
Table:SpecialAbilityTypes
SPECIALABILITYTYPE EXTRAORDINARY SPELLLIKE SUPERNATURAL
Dispel No Yes Yes
Spellresistance No Yes No
Antimagicfield No Yes Yes
Attackofopportunity No Yes No
Dispel:Candispelmagicandsimilarspellsdispeltheeffectsofabilitiesofthattype?
SpellResistance:Doesspellresistanceprotectacreaturefromtheseabilities?
AntimagicField:Doesanantimagicfieldorsimilarmagicsuppresstheability?
AttackofOpportunity:Doesusingtheabilityprovokeattacksofopportunitythewaythatcastingaspelldoes?
SpecialAbilities
AbilityScoreLoss
Variousattackscauseabilityscoreloss,eitherabilitydamageorabilitydrain.Pointslosttoabilitydamagereturnattherate
of1pointperday(ordoublethatifthecharactergetscompletebedrest)toeachdamagedability,andthespellslesser
restorationandrestorationoffsetabilitydamageaswell.Abilitydrain,however,ispermanent,thoughrestorationcan
restoreeventhoselostabilityscorepoints.
Whileanylossisdebilitating,losingallpointsinanabilityscorecanbedevastating.
Strength0meansthatthecharactercannotmoveatall.Helieshelplessontheground.
Dexterity0meansthatthecharactercannotmoveatall.Hestandsmotionless,rigid,andhelpless.
Constitution0meansthatthecharacterisdead.
Intelligence0meansthatthecharactercannotthinkandisunconsciousinacomalikestupor,helpless.
Wisdom0meansthatthecharacteriswithdrawnintoadeepsleepfilledwithnightmares,helpless.
Charisma0meansthatthecharacteriswithdrawnintoacatatonic,comalikestupor,helpless.
Keepingtrackofnegativeabilityscorepointsisnevernecessary.Acharactersabilityscorecantdropbelow0.
Havingascoreof0inanabilityisdifferentfromhavingnoabilityscorewhatsoever.
Somespellsorabilitiesimposeaneffectiveabilityscorereduction,whichisdifferentfromabilityscoreloss.Anysuch
reductiondisappearsattheendofthespellsorabilitysduration,andtheabilityscoreimmediatelyreturnstoitsformer
value.
IfacharactersConstitutionscoredrops,thenheloses1hitpointperHitDieforeverypointbywhichhisConstitution
modifierdrops.AhitpointscorecantbereducedbyConstitutiondamageordraintolessthan1hitpointperHitDie.
Theabilitythatsomecreatureshavetodrainabilityscoresisasupernaturalone,requiringsomesortofattack.Such
creaturesdonotdrainabilitiesfromenemieswhentheenemiesstrikethem,evenwithunarmedattacksornatural
weapons.
Antimagic
Anantimagicfieldspelloreffectcancelsmagicaltogether.Anantimagiceffecthasthefollowingpowersandcharacteristics.
Nosupernaturalability,spelllikeability,orspellworksinanareaofantimagic(butextraordinaryabilitiesstillwork).
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Antimagicdoesnotdispelmagic;itsuppressesit.Onceamagicaleffectisnolongeraffectedbytheantimagic(the
antimagicfades,thecenteroftheeffectmovesaway,andsoon),themagicreturns.Spellsthatstillhavepartoftheir
durationleftbeginfunctioningagain,magicitemsareonceagainuseful,andsoforth.
Spellareasthatincludebothanantimagicareaandanormalarea,butarenotcenteredintheantimagicarea,still
functioninthenormalarea.Ifthespellscenterisintheantimagicarea,thenthespellissuppressed.
Golemsandotherconstructs,elementals,outsiders,andcorporealundead,stillfunctioninanantimagicarea(though
theantimagicareasuppressestheirspellcastingandtheirsupernaturalandspelllikeabilitiesnormally).Ifsuch
creaturesaresummonedorconjured,however,seebelow.
Summonedorconjuredcreaturesofanytype,aswellasincorporealundead,winkoutiftheyentertheareaofan
antimagiceffect.Theyreappearinthesamespotoncethefieldgoesaway.
Magicitemswithcontinuouseffectsdonotfunctionintheareaofanantimagiceffect,buttheireffectsarenotcanceled
(sothecontentsofabagofholdingareunavailable,butneitherspilloutnordisappearforever).
Twoantimagicareasinthesameplacedonotcanceleachotherout,nordotheystack.
Wallofforce,prismaticwall,andprismaticspherearenotaffectedbyantimagic.Breakenchantment,dispelmagic,and
greaterdispelmagicspellsdonotdispelantimagic.Magesdisjunctionhasa1%chancepercasterlevelofdestroyingan
antimagicfield.Iftheantimagicfieldsurvivesthedisjunction,noitemswithinitaredisjoined.
BlindsightandBlindsense
Blindsight
Somecreatureshaveblindsight,theextraordinaryabilitytouseanonvisualsense(oracombinationofsuchsenses)to
operateeffectivelywithoutvision.Suchsensemayincludesensitivitytovibrations,acutescent,keenhearing,or
echolocation.Thisabilitymakesinvisibilityandconcealment(evenmagicaldarkness)irrelevanttothecreature(thoughit
stillcantseeetherealcreatures).Thisabilityoperatesouttoarangespecifiedinthecreaturedescription.
Blindsightneverallowsacreaturetodistinguishcolororvisualcontrast.Acreaturecannotreadwithblindsight.
Blindsightdoesnotsubjectacreaturetogazeattacks(eventhoughdarkvisiondoes).
Blindingattacksdonotpenalizecreaturesusingblindsight.
Deafeningattacksthwartblindsightifitreliesonhearing.
Blindsightworksunderwaterbutnotinavacuum.
Blindsightnegatesdisplacementandblureffects.
Blindsense
Othercreatureshaveblindsense,alesserabilitythatletsthecreaturenoticethingsitcannotsee,butwithouttheprecision
ofblindsight.ThecreaturewithblindsenseusuallydoesnotneedtomakeSpotorListencheckstonoticeandlocate
creatureswithinrangeofitsblindsenseability,providedthatithaslineofeffecttothatcreature.Anyopponentthecreature
cannotseehastotalconcealment(50%misschance)againstthecreaturewithblindsense,andtheblindsensingcreature
stillhasthenormalmisschancewhenattackingfoesthathaveconcealment.Visibilitystillaffectsthemovementofa
creaturewithblindsense.AcreaturewithblindsenseisstilldenieditsDexteritybonustoArmorClassagainstattacksfrom
creaturesitcannotsee.
BreathWeapon
Acreatureattackingwithabreathweaponisactuallyexpellingsomethingfromitsmouth(ratherthanconjuringitby
meansofaspellorsomeothermagicaleffect).Mostcreatureswithbreathweaponsarelimitedtoanumberofusesperday
orbyaminimumlengthoftimethatmustpassbetweenuses.Suchcreaturesareusuallysmartenoughtosavetheirbreath
weaponuntiltheyreallyneedit.
Usingabreathweaponistypicallyastandardaction.
Noattackrollisnecessary.Thebreathsimplyfillsitsstatedarea.
Anycharactercaughtintheareamustmaketheappropriatesavingthroworsufferthebreathweaponsfulleffect.In
manycases,acharacterwhosucceedsonhissavingthrowstilltakeshalfdamageorsomeotherreducedeffect.
Breathweaponsaresupernaturalabilitiesexceptwherenoted.
Creaturesareimmunetotheirownbreathweapons.
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Creaturesunabletobreathecanstillusebreathweapons.(Thetermissomethingofamisnomer.)
CharmandCompulsion
Manyabilitiesandspellscancloudthemindsofcharactersandmonsters,leavingthemunabletotellfriendfromfoeor
worseyet,deceivingthemintothinkingthattheirformerfriendsarenowtheirworstenemies.Twogeneraltypesof
enchantmentsaffectcharactersandcreatures:charmsandcompulsions.
Charminganothercreaturegivesthecharmingcharactertheabilitytobefriendandsuggestcoursesofactionstohisminion,
buttheservitudeisnotabsoluteormindless.Charmsofthistypeincludethevariouscharmspells.Essentially,acharmed
characterretainsfreewillbutmakeschoicesaccordingtoaskewedviewoftheworld.
Acharmedcreaturedoesntgainanymagicalabilitytounderstandhisnewfriendslanguage.
Acharmedcharacterretainshisoriginalalignmentandallegiances,generallywiththeexceptionthathenowregardsthe
charmingcreatureasadearfriendandwillgivegreatweighttohissuggestionsanddirections.
Acharmedcharacterfightshisformeralliesonlyiftheythreatenhisnewfriend,andeventhenheusestheleastlethal
meansathisdisposalaslongasthesetacticsshowanypossibilityofsuccess(justashewouldinafightbetweentwo
actualfriends).
AcharmedcharacterisentitledtoanopposedCharismacheckagainsthismasterinordertoresistinstructionsor
commandsthatwouldmakehimdosomethinghewouldntnormallydoevenforaclosefriend.Ifhesucceeds,he
decidesnottogoalongwiththatorderbutremainscharmed.
Acharmedcharacterneverobeysacommandthatisobviouslysuicidalorgrievouslyharmfultoher.
Ifthecharmingcreaturecommandshisminiontodosomethingthattheinfluencedcharacterwouldbeviolently
opposedto,thesubjectmayattemptanewsavingthrowtobreakfreeoftheinfluencealtogether.
Acharmedcharacterwhoisopenlyattackedbythecreaturewhocharmedhimorbythatcreaturesapparentalliesis
automaticallyfreedofthespelloreffect.
Compulsionisadifferentmatteraltogether.Acompulsionoverridesthesubjectsfreewillinsomewayorsimplychanges
thewaythesubjectsmindworks.Acharmmakesthesubjectafriendofthecaster;acompulsionmakesthesubjectobey
thecaster.
Regardlessofwhetheracharacterischarmedorcompelled,hewontvolunteerinformationortacticsthathismaster
doesntaskfor.
ColdImmunity
Acreaturewithcoldimmunitynevertakescolddamage.Ithasvulnerabilitytofire,whichmeansittakeshalfagainas
much(+50%)damageasnormalfromfire,regardlessofwhetherasavingthrowisallowed,orifthesaveisasuccessor
failure.
DamageReduction
Somemagiccreatureshavethesupernaturalabilitytoinstantlyhealdamagefromweaponsortoignoreblowsaltogetheras
thoughtheywereinvulnerable.
Thenumericalpartofacreaturesdamagereductionistheamountofhitpointsthecreatureignoresfromnormalattacks.
Usually,acertaintypeofweaponcanovercomethisreduction.Thisinformationisseparatedfromthedamagereduction
numberbyaslash.Damagereductionmaybeovercomebyspecialmaterials,bymagicweapons(anyweaponwitha+1or
higherenhancementbonus,notcountingtheenhancementfrommasterworkquality),certaintypesofweapons(suchas
slashingorbludgeoning),andweaponsimbuedwithanalignment.Ifadashfollowstheslashthenthedamagereductionis
effectiveagainstanyattackthatdoesnotignoredamagereduction.
Ammunitionfiredfromaprojectileweaponwithanenhancementbonusof+1orhigheristreatedasamagicweaponfor
thepurposeofovercomingdamagereduction.Similarly,ammunitionfiredfromaprojectileweaponwithanalignment
gainsthealignmentofthatprojectileweapon(inadditiontoanyalignmentitmayalreadyhave).
Wheneverdamagereductioncompletelynegatesthedamagefromanattack,italsonegatesmostspecialeffectsthat
accompanytheattack,suchasinjurytypepoison,amonksstunning,andinjurytypedisease.Damagereductiondoesnot
negatetouchattacks,energydamagedealtalongwithanattack,orenergydrains.Nordoesitaffectpoisonsordiseases
deliveredbyinhalation,ingestion,orcontact.
Attacksthatdealnodamagebecauseofthetargetsdamagereductiondonotdisruptspells.
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Spells,spelllikeabilities,andenergyattacks(evennonmagicalfire)ignoredamagereduction.
Sometimesdamagereductionisinstanthealing.Sometimesdamagereductionrepresentsthecreaturestoughhideorbody,.
Ineithercase,characterscanseethatconventionalattacksdontwork.
Ifacreaturehasdamagereductionfrommorethanonesource,thetwoformsofdamagereductiondonotstack.Instead,
thecreaturegetsthebenefitofthebestdamagereductioninagivensituation.
Darkvision
Darkvisionistheextraordinaryabilitytoseewithnolightsourceatall,outtoarangespecifiedforthecreature.Darkvision
isblackandwhiteonly(colorscannotbediscerned).Itdoesnotallowcharacterstoseeanythingthattheycouldnotsee
otherwiseinvisibleobjectsarestillinvisible,andillusionsarestillvisibleaswhattheyseemtobe.Likewise,darkvision
subjectsacreaturetogazeattacksnormally.Thepresenceoflightdoesnotspoildarkvision.
DeathAttacks
Inmostcases,adeathattackallowsthevictimaFortitudesavetoavoidtheaffect,butifthesavefails,thecharacterdies
instantly.
Raisedeaddoesntworkonsomeonekilledbyadeathattack.
Deathattacksslayinstantly.Avictimcannotbemadestableandtherebykeptalive.
Incaseitmatters,adeadcharacter,nomatterhowshedied,has10hitpoints.
Thespelldeathwardprotectsacharacteragainsttheseattacks.
Disease
Whenacharacterisinjuredbyacontaminatedattacktouchesanitemsmearedwithdiseasedmatter,orconsumesdisease
taintedfoodordrink,hemustmakeanimmediateFortitudesavingthrow.Ifhesucceeds,thediseasehasnoeffecthis
immunesystemfoughtofftheinfection.Ifhefails,hetakesdamageafteranincubationperiod.Onceperdayafterward,he
mustmakeasuccessfulFortitudesavingthrowtoavoidrepeateddamage.Twosuccessfulsavingthrowsinarowindicate
thathehasfoughtoffthediseaseandrecovers,takingnomoredamage.
TheseFortitudesavingthrowscanberolledsecretlysothattheplayerdoesntknowwhetherthediseasehastakenhold.
DiseaseDescriptions
Diseaseshavevarioussymptomsandarespreadthroughanumberofvectors.Thecharacteristicsofseveraltypicaldiseases
aresummarizedonTable:Diseasesanddefinedbelow.
Disease:Diseaseswhosenamesareprintedinitalicinthetablearesupernaturalinnature.Theothersareextraordinary.
Infection:Thediseasesmethodofdeliveryingested,inhaled,viainjury,orcontact.Keepinmindthatsomeinjurydiseases
maybetransmittedbyassmallaninjuryasafleabiteandthatmostinhaleddiseasescanalsobeingested(andviceversa).
DC:TheDifficultyClassfortheFortitudesavingthrowstopreventinfection(ifthecharacterhasbeeninfected),toprevent
eachinstanceofrepeateddamage,andtorecoverfromthedisease.
IncubationPeriod:Thetimebeforedamagebegins.
Damage:Theabilitydamagethecharactertakesafterincubationandeachdayafterward.
TypesofDiseases
Typicaldiseasesincludethefollowing:
BlindingSickness:Spreadintaintedwater.
CackleFever:Symptomsincludehighfever,disorientation,andfrequentboutsofhideouslaughter.Alsoknownasthe
shrieks.
DemonFever:Nighthagsspreadit.Cancausepermanentabilitydrain.
DevilChills:Barbazuandpitfiendsspreadit.Ittakesthree,nottwo,successfulsavesinarowtorecoverfromdevilchills.
FilthFever:Direratsandotyughsspreadit.Thoseinjuredwhileinfilthysurroundingsmightalsocatchit.
Mindfire:Feelslikeyourbrainisburning.Causesstupor.
MummyRot:Spreadbymummies.Successfulsavingthrowsdonotallowthecharactertorecover(thoughtheydoprevent
damagenormally).
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RedAche:Skinturnsred,bloated,andwarmtothetouch.
TheShakes:Causesinvoluntarytwitches,tremors,andfits.
SlimyDoom:Victimturnsintoinfectiousgoofromtheinsideout.Cancausepermanentabilitydrain.
Table:Diseases
Disease InfectionDC Incubation Damage
Blindingsickness Ingested16 1d3days 1d4Str1
Cacklefever Inhaled16 1day 1d6Wis
Demonfever Injury18 1day 1d6Con2
Devilchills3 Injury14 1d4days 1d4Str
Filthfever Injury12 1d3days 1d3Dex,1d3Con
Mindfire Inhaled12 1day 1d4Int
Mummyrot4 Contact20 1day 1d6Con
Redache Injury15 1d3days 1d6Str
Shakes Contact13 1day 1d8Dex
Slimydoom Contact14 1day 1d4Con2
1Eachtimethevictimtakes2ormoredamagefromthedisease,hemustmakeanotherFortitudesaveorbepermanentlyblinded.
2Whendamaged,charactermustsucceedonanothersavingthrowor1pointofdamageispermanentdraininstead.
3ThevictimmustmakethreesuccessfulFortitudesavingthrowsinarowtorecoverfromdevilchills.
4Successfulsavesdonotallowthecharactertorecover.Onlymagicalhealingcansavethecharacter.
HealingaDisease
UseoftheHealskillcanhelpadiseasedcharacter.Everytimeadiseasedcharactermakesasavingthrowagainstdisease
effects,thehealermakesacheck.ThediseasedcharactercanusethehealersresultinplaceofhissavingthrowiftheHeal
checkresultishigher.Thediseasedcharactermustbeinthehealerscareandmusthavespenttheprevious8hoursresting.
Charactersrecoverpointslosttoabilityscoredamageatarateof1perdayperabilitydamaged,andthisruleapplieseven
whileadiseaseisinprogress.Thatmeansthatacharacterwithaminordiseasemightbeabletowithstanditwithout
accumulatinganydamage.
EnergyDrainandNegativeLevels
Somehorriblecreatures,especiallyundeadmonsters,possessafearsomesupernaturalabilitytodrainlevelsfromthose
theystrikeincombat.Thecreaturemakinganenergydrainattackdrawsaportionofitsvictimslifeforcefromher.Most
energydrainattacksrequireasuccessfulmeleeattackrollmerephysicalcontactisnotenough.Eachsuccessfulenergy
drainattackbestowsoneormorenegativelevelsontheopponent.Acreaturetakesthefollowingpenaltiesforeach
negativelevelithasgained.
1onallskillchecksandabilitychecks.
1onattackrollsandsavingthrows.
5hitpoints.
1effectivelevel(wheneverthecreatureslevelisusedinadierollorcalculation,reduceitbyoneforeachnegativelevel).
Ifthevictimcastsspells,shelosesaccesstoonespellasifshehadcastherhighestlevel,currentlyavailablespell.(Ifshe
hasmorethanonespellatherhighestlevel,shechooseswhichsheloses.)Inaddition,whenshenextpreparesspellsor
regainsspellslots,shegetsonelessspellslotatherhighestspelllevel.
Negativelevelsremainfor24hoursoruntilremovedwithaspell,suchasrestoration.After24hours,theafflictedcreature
mustattemptaFortitudesave(DC10+1/2attackersHD+attackersChamodifier).(TheDCisprovidedintheattackers
description.)Ifthesavingthrowsucceeds,thenegativelevelgoesawaywithnoharmtothecreature.Theafflictedcreature
makesaseparatesavingthrowforeachnegativelevelithasgained.Ifthesavefails,thenegativelevelgoesaway,butthe
creatureslevelisalsoreducedbyone.
Acharacterwithnegativelevelsatleastequaltohercurrentlevel,ordrainedbelow1stlevel,isinstantlyslain.Depending
onthecreaturethatkilledher,shemayrisethenextnightasamonsterofthatkind.Ifnot,sherisesasawight.Acreature
gains5temporaryhitpointsforeachnegativelevelitbestows(thoughnotifthenegativeleveliscausedbyaspellor
similareffect).
Etherealness
PhasespidersandcertainothercreaturescanexistontheEtherealPlane.WhileontheEtherealPlane,acreatureiscalled
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ethereal.Unlikeincorporealcreatures,etherealcreaturesarenotpresentontheMaterialPlane.
Etherealcreaturesareinvisible,inaudible,insubstantial,andscentlesstocreaturesontheMaterialPlane.Evenmost
magicalattackshavenoeffectonthem.Seeinvisibilityandtrueseeingrevealetherealcreatures.
AnetherealcreaturecanseeandhearintotheMaterialPlaneina60footradius,thoughmaterialobjectsstillblocksight
andsound.(Anetherealcreaturecantseethroughamaterialwall,forinstance.)Anetherealcreatureinsideanobjecton
theMaterialPlanecannotsee.ThingsontheMaterialPlane,however,lookgray,indistinct,andghostly.Anethereal
creaturecantaffecttheMaterialPlane,notevenmagically.Anetherealcreature,however,interactswithotherethereal
creaturesandobjectsthewaymaterialcreaturesinteractwithmaterialcreaturesandobjects.
EvenifacreatureontheMaterialPlanecanseeanetherealcreaturetheetherealcreatureisonanotherplane.Onlyforce
effectscanaffecttheetherealcreatures.If,ontheotherhand,bothcreaturesareethereal,theycanaffecteachother
normally.
AforceeffectoriginatingontheMaterialPlaneextendsontotheEtherealPlane,sothatawallofforceblocksanethereal
creature,andamagicmissilecanstrikeone(providedthespellcastercanseetheetherealtarget).Gazeeffectsand
abjurationsalsoextendfromtheMaterialPlanetotheEtherealPlane.NoneoftheseeffectsextendfromtheEtherealPlane
totheMaterialPlane.
Etherealcreaturesmoveinanydirection(includingupordown)atwill.Theydonotneedtowalkontheground,and
materialobjectsdontblockthem(thoughtheycantseewhiletheireyesarewithinsolidmaterial).
GhostshaveapowercalledmanifestationthatallowsthemtoappearontheMaterialPlaneasincorporealcreatures.Still,
theyareontheEtherealPlane,andanotheretherealcreaturecaninteractnormallywithamanifestingghost.Ethereal
creaturespassthroughandoperateinwateraseasilyasair.Etherealcreaturesdonotfallortakefallingdamage.
EvasionandImprovedEvasion
Theseextraordinaryabilitiesallowthetargetofanareaattacktoleaportwistoutoftheway.Roguesandmonkshave
evasionandimprovedevasionasclassfeatures,butcertainothercreatureshavetheseabilities,too.
IfsubjectedtoanattackthatallowsaReflexsaveforhalfdamage,acharacterwithevasiontakesnodamageona
successfulsave.
AswithaReflexsaveforanycreature,acharactermusthaveroomtomoveinordertoevade.Aboundcharacterorone
squeezingthroughanareacannotuseevasion.
AswithaReflexsaveforanycreature,evasionisareflexiveability.Thecharacterneednotknowthattheattackiscoming
touseevasion.
Roguesandmonkscannotuseevasioninmediumorheavyarmor.Somecreatureswiththeevasionabilityasaninnate
qualitydonothavethislimitation.
Improvedevasionislikeevasion,exceptthatevenonafailedsavingthrowthecharactertakesonlyhalfdamage.
FastHealing
Acreaturewithfasthealinghastheextraordinaryabilitytoregainhitpointsatanexceptionalrate.Exceptforwhatis
notedhere,fasthealingislikenaturalhealing.
Atthebeginningofeachofthecreaturesturns,ithealsacertainnumberofhitpoints(definedinitsdescription).
Unlikeregeneration,fasthealingdoesnotallowacreaturetoregroworreattachlostbodyparts.
Acreaturethathastakenbothnonlethalandlethaldamagehealsthenonlethaldamagefirst.
Fasthealingdoesnotrestorehitpointslostfromstarvation,thirst,orsuffocation.
Fasthealingdoesnotincreasethenumberofhitpointsregainedwhenacreaturepolymorphs.
Fear
Spells,magicitems,andcertainmonsterscanaffectcharacterswithfear.Inmostcases,thecharactermakesaWillsaving
throwtoresistthiseffect,andafailedrollmeansthatthecharacterisshaken,frightened,orpanicked.
Shaken
Characterswhoareshakentakea2penaltyonattackrolls,savingthrows,skillchecks,andabilitychecks.
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Frightened
Characterswhoarefrightenedareshaken,andinadditiontheyfleefromthesourceoftheirfearasquicklyastheycan.
Theycanchoosethepathoftheirflight.Otherthanthatstipulation,oncetheyareoutofsight(orhearing)ofthesourceof
theirfear,theycanactastheywant.However,ifthedurationoftheirfearcontinues,characterscanbeforcedtofleeonce
moreifthesourceoftheirfearpresentsitselfagain.Charactersunabletofleecanfight(thoughtheyarestillshaken).
Panicked
Characterswhoarepanickedareshaken,andtheyrunawayfromthesourceoftheirfearasquicklyastheycan.Otherthan
runningawayfromthesource,theirpathisrandom.Theyfleefromallotherdangersthatconfrontthemratherthanfacing
thosedangers.Panickedcharacterscoweriftheyarepreventedfromfleeing.
BecomingEvenMoreFearful
Feareffectsarecumulative.Ashakencharacterwhoismadeshakenagainbecomesfrightened,andashakencharacterwho
ismadefrightenedbecomespanickedinstead.Afrightenedcharacterwhoismadeshakenorfrightenedbecomespanicked
instead.
FireImmunity
Acreaturewithfireimmunitynevertakesfiredamage.Ithasvulnerabilitytocold,whichmeansittakeshalfagainasmuch
(+50%)damageasnormalfromcold,regardlessofwhetherasavingthrowisallowed,orifthesaveisasuccessorfailure.
GaseousForm
Somecreatureshavethesupernaturalorspelllikeabilitytotaketheformofacloudofvapororgas.
Creaturesingaseousformcantrunbutcanfly.Agaseouscreaturecanmoveaboutanddothethingsthatacloudofgas
canconceivablydo,suchasflowthroughthecrackunderadoor.Itcant,however,passthroughsolidmatter.Gaseous
creaturescantattackphysicallyorcastspellswithverbal,somatic,material,orfocuscomponents.Theylosetheir
supernaturalabilities(exceptforthesupernaturalabilitytoassumegaseousform,ofcourse).
Creaturesingaseousformhavedamagereduction10/magic.Spells,spelllikeabilities,andsupernaturalabilitiesaffect
themnormally.Creaturesingaseousformloseallbenefitofmaterialarmor(includingnaturalarmor),thoughsize,
Dexterity,deflectionbonuses,andarmorbonusesfromforcearmorstillapply.
Gaseouscreaturesdonotneedtobreatheandareimmunetoattacksinvolvingbreathing(troglodytestench,poisongas,
andthelike).
Gaseouscreaturescantenterwaterorotherliquid.Theyarenotetherealorincorporeal.Theyareaffectedbywindsor
otherformsofmovingairtotheextentthatthewindpushestheminthedirectionthewindismoving.However,eventhe
strongestwindcantdisperseordamageacreatureingaseousform.
DiscerningacreatureingaseousformfromnaturalmistrequiresaDC15Spotcheck.Creaturesingaseousformattempting
tohideinanareawithmist,smoke,orothergasgaina+20bonus.
GazeAttack
Whilethemedusasgazeiswellknown,gazeattackscanalsocharm,curse,orevenkill.Gazeattacksnotproducedbya
spellaresupernatural.
Eachcharacterwithinrangeofagazeattackmustattemptasavingthrow(whichcanbeaFortitudeorWillsave)each
roundatthebeginningofhisturn.
Anopponentcanaverthiseyesfromthecreaturesface,lookingatthecreaturesbody,watchingitsshadow,ortrackingthe
creatureinareflectivesurface.Eachround,theopponenthasa50%chanceofnothavingtomakeasavingthrow.The
creaturewiththegazeattackgainsconcealmentrelativetotheopponent.Anopponentcanshuthiseyes,turnhisbackon
thecreature,orwearablindfold.Inthesecases,theopponentdoesnotneedtomakeasavingthrow.Thecreaturewiththe
gazeattackgainstotalconcealmentrelativetotheopponent.
Acreaturewithagazeattackcanactivelyattempttouseitsgazeasanattackaction.Thecreaturesimplychoosesatarget
withinrange,andthatopponentmustattemptasavingthrow.Ifthetargethaschosentodefendagainstthegazeas
discussedabove,theopponentgetsachancetoavoidthesavingthrow(either50%chanceforavertingeyesor100%
chanceforshuttingeyes).Itispossibleforanopponenttosaveagainstacreaturesgazetwiceduringthesameround,once
beforeitsownactionandonceduringthecreaturesaction.
Lookingatthecreaturesimage(suchasinamirrororaspartofanillusion)doesnotsubjecttheviewertoagazeattack.
Acreatureisimmunetoitsowngazeattack.
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Ifvisibilityislimited(bydimlighting,afog,orthelike)sothatitresultsinconcealment,thereisapercentagechanceequal
tothenormalmisschanceforthatdegreeofconcealmentthatacharacterwontneedtomakeasavingthrowinagiven
round.Thischanceisnotcumulativewiththechanceforavertingyoureyes,butisrolledseparately.
Invisiblecreaturescannotusegazeattacks.
Charactersusingdarkvisionincompletedarknessareaffectedbyagazeattacknormally.
Unlessspecifiedotherwise,acreaturewithagazeattackcancontrolitsgazeattackandturnitoffwhensodesired.
Incorporeality
Spectres,wraiths,andafewothercreatureslackphysicalbodies.Suchcreaturesareinsubstantialandcantbetouchedby
nonmagicalmatterorenergy.Likewise,theycannotmanipulateobjectsorexertphysicalforceonobjects.However,
incorporealbeingshaveatangiblepresencethatsometimesseemslikeaphysicalattackagainstacorporealcreature.
Incorporealcreaturesarepresentonthesameplaneasthecharacters,andcharactershavesomechancetoaffectthem.
Incorporealcreaturescanbeharmedonlybyotherincorporealcreatures,bymagicweapons,orbyspells,spelllikeeffects,
orsupernaturaleffects.Theyareimmunetoallnonmagicalattackforms.Theyarenotburnedbynormalfires,affectedby
naturalcold,orharmedbymundaneacids.
Evenwhenstruckbymagicormagicweapons,anincorporealcreaturehasa50%chancetoignoreanydamagefroma
corporealsourceexceptforaforceeffectordamagedealtbyaghosttouchweapon.
Incorporealcreaturesareimmunetocriticalhits,extradamagefrombeingfavoredenemies,andfromsneakattacks.They
moveinanydirection(includingupordown)atwill.Theydonotneedtowalkontheground.Theycanpassthroughsolid
objectsatwill,althoughtheycannotseewhentheireyesarewithinsolidmatter.
Incorporealcreatureshidinginsidesolidobjectsgeta+2circumstancebonusonListenchecks,becausesolidobjectscarry
soundwell.Pinpointinganopponentfrominsideasolidobjectusesthesamerulesaspinpointinginvisibleopponents(see
Invisibility,below).
Incorporealcreaturesareinaudibleunlesstheydecidetomakenoise.
Thephysicalattacksofincorporealcreaturesignorematerialarmor,evenmagicarmor,unlessitismadeofforce(suchas
magearmororbracersofarmor)orhastheghosttouchability.
Incorporealcreaturespassthroughandoperateinwateraseasilyastheydoinair.
Incorporealcreaturescannotfallortakefallingdamage.
Corporealcreaturescannottriporgrappleincorporealcreatures.
Incorporealcreatureshavenoweightanddonotsetofftrapsthataretriggeredbyweight.
Incorporealcreaturesdonotleavefootprints,havenoscent,andmakenonoiseunlesstheymanifest,andeventhenthey
onlymakenoiseintentionally.
Invisibility
Theabilitytomoveaboutunseenisnotfoolproof.Whiletheycantbeseen,invisiblecreaturescanbeheard,smelled,or
felt.
Invisibilitymakesacreatureundetectablebyvision,includingdarkvision.
Invisibilitydoesnot,byitself,makeacreatureimmunetocriticalhits,butitdoesmakethecreatureimmunetoextra
damagefrombeingarangersfavoredenemyandfromsneakattacks.
Acreaturecangenerallynoticethepresenceofanactiveinvisiblecreaturewithin30feetwithaDC20Spotcheck.The
observergainsahunchthatsomethingstherebutcantseeitortargetitaccuratelywithanattack.Acreaturewhois
holdingstillisveryhardtonotice(DC30).Aninanimateobject,anunlivingcreatureholdingstill,oracompletely
immobilecreatureisevenhardertospot(DC40).Itspracticallyimpossible(+20DC)topinpointaninvisiblecreatures
locationwithaSpotcheck,andevenifacharactersucceedsonsuchacheck,theinvisiblecreaturestillbenefitsfromtotal
concealment(50%misschance).
Acreaturecanusehearingtofindaninvisiblecreature.AcharactercanmakeaListencheckforthispurposeasafree
actioneachround.AListencheckresultatleastequaltotheinvisiblecreaturesMoveSilentlycheckresultrevealsits
presence.(AcreaturewithnoranksinMoveSilentlymakesaMoveSilentlycheckasaDexteritychecktowhichanarmor
checkpenaltyapplies.)Asuccessfulcheckletsacharacterhearaninvisiblecreatureovertheresomewhere.Itspractically
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impossibletopinpointthelocationofaninvisiblecreature.AListencheckthatbeatstheDCby20pinpointstheinvisible
creatureslocation.
Table:ListenDCstoDetectInvisibleCreatures
INVISIBLECREATUREIS... DC
Incombatorspeaking 0
Movingathalfspeed MoveSilentlycheckresult
Movingatfullspeed MoveSilentlycheckresult4
Runningorcharging MoveSilentlycheckresult20
Somedistanceaway +1per10feet
Behindanobstacle(door) +5
Behindanobstacle(stonewall) +15
Acreaturecangropeabouttofindaninvisiblecreature.Acharactercanmakeatouchattackwithhishandsoraweapon
intotwoadjacent5footsquaresusingastandardaction.Ifaninvisibletargetisinthedesignatedarea,thereisa50%miss
chanceonthetouchattack.Ifsuccessful,thegropingcharacterdealsnodamagebuthassuccessfullypinpointedthe
invisiblecreaturescurrentlocation.(Iftheinvisiblecreaturemoves,itslocation,obviously,isonceagainunknown.)
Ifaninvisiblecreaturestrikesacharacter,thecharacterstruckstillknowsthelocationofthecreaturethatstruckhim(until,
ofcourse,theinvisiblecreaturemoves).Theonlyexceptionisiftheinvisiblecreaturehasareachgreaterthan5feet.In
thiscase,thestruckcharacterknowsthegenerallocationofthecreaturebuthasnotpinpointedtheexactlocation.
Ifacharactertriestoattackaninvisiblecreaturewhoselocationhehaspinpointed,heattacksnormally,buttheinvisible
creaturestillbenefitsfromfullconcealment(andthusa50%misschance).Aparticularlylargeandslowcreaturemightget
asmallermisschance.
Ifacharactertriestoattackaninvisiblecreaturewhoselocationhehasnotpinpointed,havetheplayerchoosethespace
wherethecharacterwilldirecttheattack.Iftheinvisiblecreatureisthere,conducttheattacknormally.Iftheenemysnot
there,rollthemisschanceasifitwerethere,dontlettheplayerseetheresult,andtellhimthatthecharacterhasmissed.
Thatwaytheplayerdoesntknowwhethertheattackmissedbecausetheenemysnotthereorbecauseyousuccessfully
rolledthemisschance.
Ifaninvisiblecharacterpicksupavisibleobject,theobjectremainsvisible.Onecouldcoataninvisibleobjectwithflourto
atleastkeeptrackofitsposition(untiltheflourfellofforblewaway).Aninvisiblecreaturecanpickupasmallvisibleitem
andhideitonhisperson(tuckedinapocketorbehindacloak)andrenderiteffectivelyinvisible.
Invisiblecreaturesleavetracks.Theycanbetrackednormally.Footprintsinsand,mud,orothersoftsurfacescangive
enemiescluestoaninvisiblecreatureslocation.
Aninvisiblecreatureinthewaterdisplaceswater,revealingitslocation.Theinvisiblecreature,however,isstillhardtosee
andbenefitsfromconcealment.
Acreaturewiththescentabilitycandetectaninvisiblecreatureasitwouldavisibleone.
AcreaturewiththeBlindFightfeathasabetterchancetohitaninvisiblecreature.Rollthemisschancetwice,andhe
missesonlyifbothrollsindicateamiss.(Alternatively,makeone25%misschancerollratherthantwo50%misschance
rolls.)
Acreaturewithblindsightcanattack(andotherwiseinteractwith)creaturesregardlessofinvisibility.
Aninvisibleburningtorchstillgivesofflight,asdoesaninvisibleobjectwithalightspell(orsimilarspell)castuponit.
Etherealcreaturesareinvisible.Sinceetherealcreaturesarenotmateriallypresent,Spotchecks,Listenchecks,Scent,Blind
Fight,andblindsightdonthelplocatethem.Incorporealcreaturesareofteninvisible.Scent,BlindFight,andblindsight
donthelpcreaturesfindorattackinvisible,incorporealcreatures,butSpotchecksandpossiblyListencheckscanhelp.
Invisiblecreaturescannotusegazeattacks.
Invisibilitydoesnotthwartdetectspells.
Sincesomecreaturescandetectorevenseeinvisiblecreatures,itishelpfultobeabletohideevenwheninvisible.
LevelLoss
AcharacterwholosesalevelinstantlylosesoneHitDie.Thecharactersbaseattackbonus,basesavingthrowbonuses,and
specialclassabilitiesarenowreducedtothenew,lowerlevel.Likewise,thecharacterlosesanyabilityscoregain,skill
ranks,andanyfeatassociatedwiththelevel(ifapplicable).Iftheexactabilityscoreorskillranksincreasedfromalevel
nowlostisunknown(ortheplayerhasforgotten),lose1pointfromthehighestabilityscoreorranksfromthehighest
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rankedskills.Ifafamiliarorcompanioncreaturehasabilitiestiedtoacharacterwhohaslostalevel,thecreaturesabilities
areadjustedtofitthecharactersnewlevel.
Thevictimsexperiencepointtotalisimmediatelysettothemidpointofthepreviouslevel.
LowLightVision
Characterswithlowlightvisionhaveeyesthataresosensitivetolightthattheycanseetwiceasfarasnormalindimlight.
Lowlightvisioniscolorvision.Aspellcasterwithlowlightvisioncanreadascrollaslongaseventhetiniestcandleflameis
nexttoherasasourceoflight.
Characterswithlowlightvisioncanseeoutdoorsonamoonlitnightaswellastheycanduringtheday.
Paralysis
Somemonstersandspellshavethesupernaturalorspelllikeabilitytoparalyzetheirvictims,immobilizingthemthrough
magicalmeans.(ParalysisfromtoxinsisdiscussedinthePoisonsectionbelow.)
Aparalyzedcharactercannotmove,speak,ortakeanyphysicalaction.Heisrootedtothespot,frozenandhelpless.Not
evenfriendscanmovehislimbs.Hemaytakepurelymentalactions,suchascastingaspellwithnocomponents.
Awingedcreatureflyingintheairatthetimethatitbecomesparalyzedcannotflapitswingsandfalls.Aswimmercant
swimandmaydrown.
Poison
Whenacharactertakesdamagefromanattackwithapoisonedweapon,touchesanitemsmearedwithcontactpoison,
consumespoisonedfoodordrink,orisotherwisepoisoned,hemustmakeaFortitudesavingthrow.Ifhefails,hetakesthe
poisonsinitialdamage(usuallyabilitydamage).Evenifhesucceeds,hetypicallyfacesmoredamage1minutelater,which
hecanalsoavoidwithasuccessfulFortitudesavingthrow.
Onedoseofpoisonsmearedonaweaponorsomeotherobjectaffectsjustasingletarget.Apoisonedweaponorobject
retainsitsvenomuntiltheweaponscoresahitortheobjectistouched(unlessthepoisoniswipedoffbeforeatargetcomes
incontactwithit).Anypoisonsmearedonanobjectorexposedtotheelementsinanywayremainspotentuntilitis
touchedorused.
Althoughsupernaturalandspelllikepoisonsarepossible,poisonouseffectsarealmostalwaysextraordinary.
PoisonTypes
Poisonscanbedividedintofourbasictypesaccordingtothemethodbywhichtheireffectisdelivered,asfollows.
Contact:Merelytouchingthistypeofpoisonnecessitatesasavingthrow.Itcanbeactivelydeliveredviaaweaponora
touchattack.Evenifacreaturehassufficientdamagereductiontoavoidtakinganydamagefromtheattack,thepoisoncan
stillaffectit.Achestorotherobjectcanbesmearedwithcontactpoisonaspartofatrap.
Ingested:Ingestedpoisonsarevirtuallyimpossibletoutilizeinacombatsituation.Apoisonercouldadministerapotionto
anunconsciouscreatureorattempttodupesomeoneintodrinkingoreatingsomethingpoisoned.Assassinsandother
characterstendtouseingestedpoisonsoutsideofcombat.
Inhaled:Inhaledpoisonsareusuallycontainedinfragilevialsoreggshells.Theycanbethrownasarangedattackwitha
rangeincrementof10feet.Whenitstrikesahardsurface(orisstruckhard),thecontainerreleasesitspoison.Onedose
spreadstofillthevolumeofa10footcube.Eachcreaturewithintheareamustmakeasavingthrow.(Holdingonesbreath
isineffectiveagainstinhaledpoisons;theyaffectthenasalmembranes,tearducts,andotherpartsofthebody.)
Injury:Thispoisonmustbedeliveredthroughawound.Ifacreaturehassufficientdamagereductiontoavoidtakingany
damagefromtheattack,thepoisondoesnotaffectit.Trapsthatcausedamagefromweapons,needles,andthelike
sometimescontaininjurypoisons.
PoisonCharacteristics
ThecharacteristicsofpoisonsaresummarizedonTable:Poisons.Termsonthetablearedefinedbelow.
Type:Thepoisonsmethodofdelivery(contact,ingested,inhaled,orviaaninjury)andtheFortitudesaveDCtoavoidthe
poisonsdamage.
InitialDamage:Thedamagethecharactertakesimmediatelyuponfailinghissavingthrowagainstthispoison.Ability
damageistemporaryunlessmarkedwithanasterisk(*),inwhichcasethelossisapermanentdrain.Paralysislastsfor2d6
minutes.
SecondaryDamage:Theamountofdamagethecharactertakes1minuteafterexposureasaresultofthepoisoning,ifhe
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failsasecondsavingthrow.Unconsciousnesslastsfor1d3hours.Abilitydamagemarkedwithanasteriskispermanent
draininsteadoftemporarydamage.
Price:Thecostofonedose(onevial)ofthepoison.Itisnotpossibletouseorapplypoisoninanyquantitysmallerthan
onedose.Thepurchaseandpossessionofpoisonisalwaysillegal,andeveninbigcitiesitcanbeobtainedonlyfrom
specialized,lessthanreputablesources.
PerilsofUsingPoison
Acharacterhasa5%chanceofexposinghimselftoapoisonwheneverheappliesittoaweaponorotherwisereadiesitfor
use.Additionally,acharacterwhorollsanatural1onanattackrollwithapoisonedweaponmustmakeaDC15Reflex
saveoraccidentallypoisonhimselfwiththeweapon.
PoisonImmunities
Creatureswithnaturalpoisonattacksareimmunetotheirownpoison.Nonlivingcreatures(constructsandundead)and
creatureswithoutmetabolisms(suchaselementals)arealwaysimmunetopoison.Oozes,plants,andcertainkindsof
outsidersarealsoimmunetopoison,althoughconceivablyspecialpoisonscouldbeconcoctedspecificallytoharmthem.
Table:Poisons
POISON TYPE INITIALDAMAGE SECONDARYDAMAGE PRICE
Nitharit ContactDC13 0 3d6Con 650gp
Sassoneleafresidue ContactDC16 2d12hp 1d6Con 300gp
Malyssrootpaste ContactDC16 1Dex 2d4Dex 500gp
Terinavroot ContactDC16 1d6Dex 2d6Dex 750gp
Blacklotusextract ContactDC20 3d6Con 3d6Con 4,500gp
Dragonbile ContactDC26 3d6Str 0 1,500gp
Stripedtoadstool IngestedDC11 1Wis 2d6Wis+1d4Int 180gp
Arsenic IngestedDC13 1Con 1d8Con 120gp
Idmoss IngestedDC14 1d4Int 2d6Int 125gp
Oiloftaggit IngestedDC15 0 Unconsciousness 90gp
Lichdust IngestedDC17 2d6Str 1d6Str 250gp
Darkreaverpowder IngestedDC18 2d6Con 1d6Con+1d6Str 300gp
Ungoldust InhaledDC15 1Cha 1d6Cha+1Cha* 1,000gp
Insanitymist InhaledDC15 1d4Wis 2d6Wis 1,500gp
Burntothurfumes InhaledDC18 1Con* 3d6Con 2,100gp
Blackaddervenom InjuryDC11 1d6Con 1d6Con 120gp
Smallcentipedepoison InjuryDC11 1d2Dex 1d2Dex 90gp
Bloodroot InjuryDC12 0 1d4Con+1d3Wis 100gp
Drowpoison InjuryDC13 Unconsciousness Unconsciousnessfor2d4hours 75gp
Greenbloodoil InjuryDC13 1Con 1d2Con 100gp
Bluewhinnis InjuryDC14 1Con Unconsciousness 120gp
Mediumspidervenom InjuryDC14 1d4Str 1d4Str 150gp
Shadowessence InjuryDC17 1Str* 2d6Str 250gp
Wyvernpoison InjuryDC17 2d6Con 2d6Con 3,000gp
Largescorpionvenom InjuryDC18 1d6Str 1d6Str 200gp
Giantwasppoison InjuryDC18 1d6Dex 1d6Dex 210gp
Deathblade InjuryDC20 1d6Con 2d6Con 1,800gp
Purplewormpoison InjuryDC24 1d6Str 2d6Str 700gp
*Permanentdrain,nottemporarydamage.
Polymorph
Magiccancausecreaturesandcharacterstochangetheirshapessometimesagainsttheirwill,butusuallytogainan
advantage.Polymorphedcreaturesretaintheirownmindsbuthavenewphysicalforms.
Thepolymorphspelldefinesthegeneralpolymorpheffect.
Sincecreaturesdonotchangetypes,aslayingorbaneweapondesignedtokillorharmcreaturesofaspecifictypeaffects
thosecreatureseveniftheyarepolymorphed.Likewise,acreaturepolymorphedintotheformofacreatureofadifferent
typeisnotsubjecttoslayingandbaneeffectsdirectedatthattypeofcreature.
Arangersfavoredenemybonusisbasedonknowingwhatthefoeis,soifacreaturethatisarangersfavoredenemy
polymorphsintoanotherform,therangerisdeniedhisbonus.
Adwarfsbonusforfightinggiantsisbasedonshapeandsize,sohedoesnotgainabonusagainstagiantpolymorphed
intosomethingelse,butdoesgainthebonusagainstanycreaturepolymorphedintoagiant.
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Psionics
Telepathy,mentalcombatandpsychicpowerspsionicsisacatchallwordthatdescribesspecialmentalabilitiespossessed
byvariouscreatures.Thesearespelllikeabilitiesthatacreaturegeneratesfromthepowerofitsmindalonenoother
outsidemagicalforceorritualisneeded.Eachpsioniccreaturesdescriptioncontainsdetailsonitspsionicabilities.
PsionicattacksalmostalwaysallowWillsavingthrowstoresistthem.However,notallpsionicattacksarementalattacks.
Somepsionicabilitiesallowthepsioniccreaturetoreshapeitsownbody,healitswounds,orteleportgreatdistances.Some
psioniccreaturescanseeintothefuture,thepast,andthepresent(infarofflocales)aswellasreadthemindsofothers.
Rays
Allrayattacksrequiretheattackertomakeasuccessfulrangedtouchattackagainstthetarget.Rayshavevaryingranges,
whicharesimplemaximums.Araysattackrollnevertakesarangepenalty.Evenifarayhits,itusuallyallowsthetargetto
makeasavingthrow(FortitudeorWill).RaysneverallowaReflexsavingthrow,butifacharactersDexteritybonustoAC
ishigh,itmightbehardtohitherwiththerayinthefirstplace.
Regeneration
Creatureswiththisextraordinaryabilityrecoverfromwoundsquicklyandcanevenregroworreattachseveredbodyparts.
Damagedealttothecreatureistreatedasnonlethaldamage,andthecreatureautomaticallycuresitselfofnonlethal
damageatafixedrate.
Certainattackforms,typicallyfireandacid,dealdamagetothecreaturenormally;thatsortofdamagedoesntconvertto
nonlethaldamageandsodoesntgoaway.Thecreaturesdescriptionincludesthedetails.
Creatureswithregenerationcanregrowlostportionsoftheirbodiesandcanreattachseveredlimbsorbodyparts.Severed
partsdieiftheyarenotreattached.
Regenerationdoesnotrestorehitpointslostfromstarvation,thirst,orsuffocation.
Attackformsthatdontdealhitpointdamageignoreregeneration.
Anattackthatcancauseinstantdeathonlythreatensthecreaturewithdeathifitisdeliveredbyweaponsthatdealitlethal
damage.
ResistancetoEnergy
Acreaturewithresistancetoenergyhastheability(usuallyextraordinary)toignoresomedamageofacertaintypeeach
round,butitdoesnothavetotalimmunity.
Eachresistanceabilityisdefinedbywhatenergytypeitresistsandhowmanypointsofdamageareresisted.Itdoesnt
matterwhetherthedamagehasamundaneormagicalsource.
Whenresistancecompletelynegatesthedamagefromanenergyattack,theattackdoesnotdisruptaspell.Thisresistance
doesnotstackwiththeresistancethataspellmightprovide.
Scent
Thisextraordinaryabilityletsacreaturedetectapproachingenemies,sniffouthiddenfoes,andtrackbysenseofsmell.
Acreaturewiththescentabilitycandetectopponentsbysenseofsmell,generallywithin30feet.Iftheopponentis
upwind,therangeis60feet.Ifitisdownwind,therangeis15feet.Strongscents,suchassmokeorrottinggarbage,canbe
detectedattwicetherangesnotedabove.Overpoweringscents,suchasskunkmuskortroglodytestench,canbedetected
atthreetimestheseranges.
Thecreaturedetectsanothercreaturespresencebutnotitsspecificlocation.Notingthedirectionofthescentisamove
action.Ifitmoveswithin5feetofthescentssource,thecreaturecanpinpointthatsource.
AcreaturewiththeTrackfeatandthescentabilitycanfollowtracksbysmell,makingaWisdomchecktofindorfollowa
track.ThetypicalDCforafreshtrailis10.TheDCincreasesordecreasesdependingonhowstrongthequarrysodoris,the
numberofcreatures,andtheageofthetrail.Foreachhourthatthetrailiscold,theDCincreasesby2.Theability
otherwisefollowstherulesfortheTrackfeat.Creaturestrackingbyscentignoretheeffectsofsurfaceconditionsandpoor
visibility.
Creatureswiththescentabilitycanidentifyfamiliarodorsjustashumansdofamiliarsights.
Water,particularlyrunningwater,ruinsatrailforairbreathingcreatures.Waterbreathingcreaturesthathavethescent
ability,however,canuseitinthewatereasily.
False,powerfulodorscaneasilymaskotherscents.Thepresenceofsuchanodorcompletelyspoilstheabilitytoproperly
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detectoridentifycreatures,andthebaseSurvivalDCtotrackbecomes20ratherthan10.
SpellResistance
Spellresistanceistheextraordinaryabilitytoavoidbeingaffectedbyspells.(Somespellsalsograntspellresistance.)
Toaffectacreaturethathasspellresistance,aspellcastermustmakeacasterlevelcheck(1d20+casterlevel)atleast
equaltothecreaturesspellresistance.(ThedefendersspellresistanceislikeanArmorClassagainstmagicalattacks.)Ifthe
casterfailsthecheck,thespelldoesntaffectthecreature.Thepossessordoesnothavetodoanythingspecialtousespell
resistance.Thecreatureneednotevenbeawareofthethreatforitsspellresistancetooperate.
Onlyspellsandspelllikeabilitiesaresubjecttospellresistance.Extraordinaryandsupernaturalabilities(including
enhancementbonusesonmagicweapons)arenot.Acreaturecanhavesomeabilitiesthataresubjecttospellresistanceand
somethatarenot.Evensomespellsignorespellresistance;seeWhenSpellResistanceApplies,below.
Acreaturecanvoluntarilyloweritsspellresistance.Doingsoisastandardactionthatdoesnotprovokeanattackof
opportunity.Onceacreaturelowersitsresistance,itremainsdownuntilthecreaturesnextturn.Atthebeginningofthe
creaturesnextturn,thecreaturesspellresistanceautomaticallyreturnsunlessthecreatureintentionallykeepsitdown
(alsoastandardactionthatdoesnotprovokeanattackofopportunity).
Acreaturesspellresistanceneverinterfereswithitsownspells,items,orabilities.
Acreaturewithspellresistancecannotimpartthispowertoothersbytouchingthemorstandingintheirmidst.Onlythe
rarestofcreaturesandafewmagicitemshavetheabilitytobestowspellresistanceuponanother.
Spellresistancedoesnotstack.Itoverlaps.
WhenSpellResistanceApplies
Eachspellincludesanentrythatindicateswhetherspellresistanceappliestothespell.Ingeneral,whetherspellresistance
appliesdependsonwhatthespelldoes:
TargetedSpells:Spellresistanceappliesifthespellistargetedatthecreature.Someindividuallytargetedspellscanbe
directedatseveralcreaturessimultaneously.Insuchcases,acreaturesspellresistanceappliesonlytotheportionofthe
spellactuallytargetedatthatcreature.Ifseveraldifferentresistantcreaturesaresubjectedtosuchaspell,eachchecksits
spellresistanceseparately.
AreaSpells:Spellresistanceappliesiftheresistantcreatureiswithinthespellsarea.Itprotectstheresistantcreature
withoutaffectingthespellitself.
EffectSpells:Mosteffectspellssummonorcreatesomethingandarenotsubjecttospellresistance.Sometimes,however,
spellresistanceappliestoeffectspells,usuallytothosethatactuponacreaturemoreorlessdirectly,suchasweb.
Spellresistancecanprotectacreaturefromaspellthatsalreadybeencast.Checkspellresistancewhenthecreatureisfirst
affectedbythespell.
Checkspellresistanceonlyonceforanyparticularcastingofaspelloruseofaspelllikeability.Ifspellresistancefailsthe
firsttime,itfailseachtimethecreatureencountersthatsamecastingofthespell.Likewise,ifthespellresistancesucceeds
thefirsttime,italwayssucceeds.Ifthecreaturehasvoluntarilylowereditsspellresistanceandisthensubjectedtoaspell,
thecreaturestillhasasinglechancetoresistthatspelllater,whenitsspellresistanceisup.
Spellresistancehasnoeffectunlesstheenergycreatedorreleasedbythespellactuallygoestoworkontheresistant
creaturesmindorbody.Ifthespellactsonanythingelseandthecreatureisaffectedasaconsequence,norollisrequired.
Creaturescanbeharmedbyaspellwithoutbeingdirectlyaffected.
Spellresistancedoesnotapplyifaneffectfoolsthecreaturessensesorrevealssomethingaboutthecreature.
Magicactuallyhastobeworkingforspellresistancetoapply.Spellsthathaveinstantaneousdurationsbutlastingresults
arentsubjecttospellresistanceunlesstheresistantcreatureisexposedtothespelltheinstantitiscast.
Whenindoubtaboutwhetheraspellseffectisdirectorindirect,considerthespellsschool:
Abjuration:Thetargetcreaturemustbeharmed,changed,orrestrictedinsomemannerforspellresistancetoapply.
Perceptionchangesarentsubjecttospellresistance.
Abjurationsthatblockornegateattacksarenotsubjecttoanattackersspellresistanceitistheprotectedcreaturethatis
affectedbythespell(becomingimmuneorresistanttotheattack).
Conjuration:Thesespellsareusuallynotsubjecttospellresistanceunlessthespellconjuressomeformofenergy.Spells
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thatsummoncreaturesorproduceeffectsthatfunctionlikecreaturesarenotsubjecttospellresistance.
Divination:Thesespellsdonotaffectcreaturesdirectlyandarenotsubjecttospellresistance,eventhoughwhattheyreveal
aboutacreaturemightbeverydamaging.
Enchantment:Sinceenchantmentspellsaffectcreaturesminds,theyaretypicallysubjecttospellresistance.
Evocation:Ifanevocationspelldealsdamagetothecreature,ithasadirecteffect.Ifthespelldamagessomethingelse,it
hasanindirecteffect.
Illusion:Thesespellsarealmostneversubjecttospellresistance.Illusionsthatentailadirectattackareexceptions.
Necromancy:Mostofthesespellsalterthetargetcreatureslifeforceandaresubjecttospellresistance.Unusual
necromancyspellsthatdontaffectothercreaturesdirectlyarenotsubjecttospellresistance.
Transmutation:Thesespellsaresubjecttospellresistanceiftheytransformthetargetcreature.Transmutationspellsare
notsubjecttospellresistanceiftheyaretargetedonapointinspaceinsteadofonacreature.Sometransmutationsmake
objectsharmful(ormoreharmful),suchasmagicstone.Eventhesespellsarenotgenerallysubjecttospellresistance
becausetheyaffecttheobjects,notthecreaturesagainstwhichtheobjectsareused.Spellresistanceworksagainstmagic
stoneonlyifthecreaturewithspellresistanceisholdingthestoneswhentheclericcastsmagicstoneonthem.
SuccessfulSpellResistance
Spellresistancepreventsaspelloraspelllikeabilityfromaffectingorharmingtheresistantcreature,butitneverremoves
amagicaleffectfromanothercreatureornegatesaspellseffectonanothercreature.Spellresistancepreventsaspellfrom
disruptinganotherspell.
Againstanongoingspellthathasalreadybeencast,afailedcheckagainstspellresistanceallowstheresistantcreatureto
ignoreanyeffectthespellmighthave.Themagiccontinuestoaffectothersnormally.
Tremorsense
Acreaturewithtremorsenseautomaticallysensesthelocationofanythingthatisincontactwiththegroundandwithin
range.
Ifnostraightpathexiststhroughthegroundfromthecreaturetothosethatitssensing,thentherangedefinesthe
maximumdistanceoftheshortestindirectpath.Itmustitselfbeincontactwiththeground,andthecreaturesmustbe
moving.
Aslongastheothercreaturesaretakingphysicalactions,includingcastingspellswithsomaticcomponents,theyre
consideredmoving;theydonthavetomovefromplacetoplaceforacreaturewithtremorsensetodetectthem.
TurnResistance
Somecreatures(usuallyundead)arelesseasilyaffectedbytheturningabilityofclericsorpaladins.
Turnresistanceisanextraordinaryability.
Whenresolvingaturn,rebuke,command,orbolsterattempt,addedtheappropriatebonustothecreaturesHitDicetotal.
Conditions
Ifmorethanoneconditionaffectsacharacter,applythemall.Ifcertaineffectscantcombine,applythemostsevereeffect.
AbilityDamaged
Thecharacterhastemporarilylost1ormoreabilityscorepoints.Lostpointsreturnatarateof1perdayunlessnoted
otherwisebytheconditiondealingthedamage.AcharacterwithStrength0fallstothegroundandishelpless.Acharacter
withDexterity0isparalyzed.AcharacterwithConstitution0isdead.AcharacterwithIntelligence,Wisdom,orCharisma0
isunconscious.Abilitydamageisdifferentfrompenaltiestoabilityscores,whichgoawaywhentheconditionscausing
themgoaway.
AbilityDrained
Thecharacterhaspermanentlylost1ormoreabilityscorepoints.Thecharactercanregainthesepointsonlythrough
magicalmeans.AcharacterwithStrength0fallstothegroundandishelpless.AcharacterwithDexterity0isparalyzed.A
characterwithConstitution0isdead.AcharacterwithIntelligence,Wisdom,orCharisma0isunconscious.
Blinded
Thecharactercannotsee.Hetakesa2penaltytoArmorClass,loseshisDexteritybonustoAC(ifany),movesathalf
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speed,andtakesa4penaltyonSearchchecksandonmostStrengthandDexteritybasedskillchecks.Allchecksand
activitiesthatrelyonvision(suchasreadingandSpotchecks)automaticallyfail.Allopponentsareconsideredtohavetotal
concealment(50%misschance)totheblindedcharacter.Characterswhoremainblindedforalongtimegrowaccustomed
tothesedrawbacksandcanovercomesomeofthem.
BlownAway
Dependingonitssize,acreaturecanbeblownawaybywindsofhighvelocity.Acreatureonthegroundthatisblownaway
isknockeddownandrolls1d4x10feet,taking1d4pointsofnonlethaldamageper10feet.Aflyingcreaturethatisblown
awayisblownback2d6x10feetandtakes2d6pointsofnonlethaldamageduetobatteringandbuffering.
Checked
Preventedfromachievingforwardmotionbyanappliedforce,suchaswind.Checkedcreaturesonthegroundmerelystop.
Checkedflyingcreaturesmovebackadistancespecifiedinthedescriptionoftheeffect.
Confused
Aconfusedcharactersactionsaredeterminedbyrollingd%atthebeginningofhisturn:0110,attackcasterwithmeleeor
rangedweapons(orclosewithcasterifattackingisnotpossible);1120,actnormally;2150,donothingbutbabble
incoherently;5170,fleeawayfromcasterattoppossiblespeed;71100,attacknearestcreature(forthispurpose,a
familiarcountsaspartofthesubjectsself).Aconfusedcharacterwhocantcarryouttheindicatedactiondoesnothingbut
babbleincoherently.Attackersarenotatanyspecialadvantagewhenattackingaconfusedcharacter.Anyconfused
characterwhoisattackedautomaticallyattacksitsattackersonitsnextturn,aslongasitisstillconfusedwhenitsturn
comes.Aconfusedcharacterdoesnotmakeattacksofopportunityagainstanycreaturethatitisnotalreadydevotedto
attacking(eitherbecauseofitsmostrecentactionorbecauseithasjustbeenattacked).
Cowering
Thecharacterisfrozeninfearandcantakenoactions.Acoweringcharactertakesa2penaltytoArmorClassandloses
herDexteritybonus(ifany).
Dazed
Thecreatureisunabletoactnormally.Adazedcreaturecantakenoactions,buthasnopenaltytoAC.
Adazedconditiontypicallylasts1round.
Dazzled
Thecreatureisunabletoseewellbecauseofoverstimulationoftheeyes.Adazzledcreaturetakesa1penaltyonattack
rolls,Searchchecks,andSpotchecks.
Dead
Thecharactershitpointsarereducedto10,hisConstitutiondropsto0,orheiskilledoutrightbyaspelloreffect.The
characterssoulleaveshisbody.Deadcharacterscannotbenefitfromnormalormagicalhealing,buttheycanberestoredto
lifeviamagic.Adeadbodydecaysnormallyunlessmagicallypreserved,butmagicthatrestoresadeadcharactertolifealso
restoresthebodyeithertofullhealthortoitsconditionatthetimeofdeath(dependingonthespellordevice).Eitherway,
resurrectedcharactersneednotworryaboutrigormortis,decomposition,andotherconditionsthataffectdeadbodies.
Deafened
Adeafenedcharactercannothear.Shetakesa4penaltyoninitiativechecks,automaticallyfailsListenchecks,andhasa
20%chanceofspellfailurewhencastingspellswithverbalcomponents.Characterswhoremaindeafenedforalongtime
growaccustomedtothesedrawbacksandcanovercomesomeofthem.
Disabled
Acharacterwith0hitpoints,oronewhohasnegativehitpointsbuthasbecomestableandconscious,isdisabled.A
disabledcharactermaytakeasinglemoveactionorstandardactioneachround(butnotboth,norcanshetakefullround
actions).Shemovesathalfspeed.Takingmoveactionsdoesntriskfurtherinjury,butperforminganystandardaction(or
anyotheractiontheDMdeemsstrenuous,includingsomefreeactionssuchascastingaquickenedspell)deals1pointof
damageafterthecompletionoftheact.Unlesstheactionincreasedthedisabledcharactershitpoints,sheisnowin
negativehitpointsanddying.
Adisabledcharacterwithnegativehitpointsrecovershitpointsnaturallyifsheisbeinghelped.Otherwise,eachdayshe
hasa10%chancetostartrecoveringhitpointsnaturally(startingwiththatday);otherwise,sheloses1hitpoint.Oncean
unaidedcharacterstartsrecoveringhitpointsnaturally,sheisnolongerindangeroflosinghitpoints(evenifhercurrent
hitpointsarenegative).
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Dying
Adyingcharacterisunconsciousandneardeath.Shehas1to9currenthitpoints.Adyingcharactercantakenoactions
andisunconscious.Attheendofeachround(startingwiththeroundinwhichthecharacterdroppedbelow0hitpoints),
thecharacterrollsd%toseewhethershebecomesstable.Shehasa10%chancetobecomestable.Ifshedoesnot,sheloses
1hitpoint.Ifadyingcharacterreaches10hitpoints,sheisdead.
EnergyDrained
Thecharactergainsoneormorenegativelevels,whichmightpermanentlydrainthecharacterslevels.Ifthesubjecthasat
leastasmanynegativelevelsasHitDice,hedies.Eachnegativelevelgivesacreaturethefollowingpenalties:1penaltyon
attackrolls,savingthrows,skillchecks,abilitychecks;lossof5hitpoints;and1toeffectivelevel(fordeterminingthe
power,duration,DC,andotherdetailsofspellsorspecialabilities).Inaddition,aspellcasterlosesonespellorspellslot
fromthehighestspelllevelcastable.
Entangled
Thecharacterisensnared.Beingentangledimpedesmovement,butdoesnotentirelypreventitunlessthebondsare
anchoredtoanimmobileobjectortetheredbyanopposingforce.Anentangledcreaturemovesathalfspeed,cannotrunor
charge,andtakesa2penaltyonallattackrollsanda4penaltytoDexterity.Anentangledcharacterwhoattemptstocast
aspellmustmakeaConcentrationcheck(DC15+thespellslevel)orlosethespell.
Exhausted
Anexhaustedcharactermovesathalfspeedandtakesa6penaltytoStrengthandDexterity.After1hourofcompleterest,
anexhaustedcharacterbecomesfatigued.Afatiguedcharacterbecomesexhaustedbydoingsomethingelsethatwould
normallycausefatigue.
Fascinated
Afascinatedcreatureisentrancedbyasupernaturalorspelleffect.Thecreaturestandsorsitsquietly,takingnoactions
otherthantopayattentiontothefascinatingeffect,foraslongastheeffectlasts.Ittakesa4penaltyonskillchecksmade
asreactions,suchasListenandSpotchecks.Anypotentialthreat,suchasahostilecreatureapproaching,allowsthe
fascinatedcreatureanewsavingthrowagainstthefascinatingeffect.Anyobviousthreat,suchassomeonedrawinga
weapon,castingaspell,oraimingarangedweaponatthefascinatedcreature,automaticallybreakstheeffect.Afascinated
creaturesallymayshakeitfreeofthespellasastandardaction.
Fatigued
Afatiguedcharactercanneitherrunnorchargeandtakesa2penaltytoStrengthandDexterity.Doinganythingthat
wouldnormallycausefatiguecausesthefatiguedcharactertobecomeexhausted.After8hoursofcompleterest,fatigued
charactersarenolongerfatigued.
FlatFooted
Acharacterwhohasnotyetactedduringacombatisflatfooted,notyetreactingnormallytothesituation.Aflatfooted
characterloseshisDexteritybonustoAC(ifany)andcannotmakeattacksofopportunity.
Frightened
Afrightenedcreaturefleesfromthesourceofitsfearasbestitcan.Ifunabletoflee,itmayfight.Afrightenedcreature
takesa2penaltyonallattackrolls,savingthrows,skillchecks,andabilitychecks.Afrightenedcreaturecanusespecial
abilities,includingspells,toflee;indeed,thecreaturemustusesuchmeansiftheyaretheonlywaytoescape.
Frightenedislikeshaken,exceptthatthecreaturemustfleeifpossible.Panickedisamoreextremestateoffear.
Grappling
Engagedinwrestlingorsomeotherformofhandtohandstrugglewithoneormoreattackers.Agrapplingcharactercan
undertakeonlyalimitednumberofactions.Hedoesnotthreatenanysquares,andloseshisDexteritybonustoAC(ifany)
againstopponentsheisntgrappling.
Helpless
Ahelplesscharacterisparalyzed,held,bound,sleeping,unconscious,orotherwisecompletelyatanopponentsmercy.A
helplesstargetistreatedashavingaDexterityof0(5modifier).Meleeattacksagainstahelplesstargetgeta+4bonus
(equivalenttoattackingapronetarget).Rangedattacksgetsnospecialbonusagainsthelplesstargets.Roguescansneak
attackhelplesstargets.
Asafullroundaction,anenemycanuseameleeweapontodeliveracoupdegracetoahelplessfoe.Anenemycanalso
useaboworcrossbow,providedheisadjacenttothetarget.Theattackerautomaticallyhitsandscoresacriticalhit.(A
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roguealsogetshersneakattackdamagebonusagainstahelplessfoewhendeliveringacoupdegrace.)Ifthedefender
survives,hemustmakeaFortitudesave(DC10+damagedealt)ordie.
Deliveringacoupdegraceprovokesattacksofopportunity.
Creaturesthatareimmunetocriticalhitsdonottakecriticaldamage,nordotheyneedtomakeFortitudesavestoavoid
beingkilledbyacoupdegrace.
Incorporeal
Havingnophysicalbody.Incorporealcreaturesareimmunetoallnonmagicalattackforms.Theycanbeharmedonlyby
otherincorporealcreatures,+1orbettermagicweapons,spells,spelllikeeffects,orsupernaturaleffects.
Invisible
Visuallyundetectable.Aninvisiblecreaturegainsa+2bonusonattackrollsagainstsightedopponents,andignoresits
opponentsDexteritybonusestoAC(ifany).(SeeInvisibility,underSpecialAbilities.)
KnockedDown
Dependingontheirsize,creaturescanbeknockeddownbywindsofhighvelocity.Creaturesonthegroundareknocked
pronebytheforceofthewind.Flyingcreaturesareinsteadblownback1d6x10feet.
Nauseated
Experiencingstomachdistress.Nauseatedcreaturesareunabletoattack,castspells,concentrateonspells,ordoanything
elserequiringattention.Theonlyactionsuchacharactercantakeisasinglemoveactionperturn.
Panicked
Apanickedcreaturemustdropanythingitholdsandfleeattopspeedfromthesourceofitsfear,aswellasanyother
dangersitencounters,alongarandompath.Itcanttakeanyotheractions.Inaddition,thecreaturetakesa2penaltyon
allsavingthrows,skillchecks,andabilitychecks.Ifcornered,apanickedcreaturecowersanddoesnotattack,typically
usingthetotaldefenseactionincombat.Apanickedcreaturecanusespecialabilities,includingspells,toflee;indeed,the
creaturemustusesuchmeansiftheyaretheonlywaytoescape.
Panickedisamoreextremestateoffearthanshakenorfrightened.
Paralyzed
Aparalyzedcharacterisfrozeninplaceandunabletomoveoract.AparalyzedcharacterhaseffectiveDexterityand
Strengthscoresof0andishelpless,butcantakepurelymentalactions.Awingedcreatureflyingintheairatthetimethat
itbecomesparalyzedcannotflapitswingsandfalls.Aparalyzedswimmercantswimandmaydrown.Acreaturecanmove
throughaspaceoccupiedbyaparalyzedcreatureallyornot.Eachsquareoccupiedbyaparalyzedcreature,however,
countsas2squares.
Petrified
Apetrifiedcharacterhasbeenturnedtostoneandisconsideredunconscious.Ifapetrifiedcharactercracksorbreaks,but
thebrokenpiecesarejoinedwiththebodyashereturnstoflesh,heisunharmed.Ifthecharacterspetrifiedbodyis
incompletewhenitreturnstoflesh,thebodyislikewiseincompleteandthereissomeamountofpermanenthitpointloss
and/ordebilitation.
Pinned
Heldimmobile(butnothelpless)inagrapple.
Prone
Thecharacterisontheground.Anattackerwhoispronehasa4penaltyonmeleeattackrollsandcannotusearanged
weapon(exceptforacrossbow).Adefenderwhoispronegainsa+4bonustoArmorClassagainstrangedattacks,but
takesa4penaltytoACagainstmeleeattacks.
Standingupisamoveequivalentactionthatprovokesanattackofopportunity.
Shaken
Ashakencharactertakesa2penaltyonattackrolls,savingthrows,skillchecks,andabilitychecks.
Shakenisalessseverestateoffearthanfrightenedorpanicked.
Sickened
Thecharactertakesa2penaltyonallattackrolls,weapondamagerolls,savingthrows,skillchecks,andabilitychecks.
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Stable
Acharacterwhowasdyingbutwhohasstoppedlosinghitpointsandstillhasnegativehitpointsisstable.Thecharacteris
nolongerdying,butisstillunconscious.Ifthecharacterhasbecomestablebecauseofaidfromanothercharacter(suchas
aHealcheckormagicalhealing),thenthecharacternolongerloseshitpoints.Hehasa10%chanceeachhourof
becomingconsciousanddisabled(eventhoughhishitpointsarestillnegative).
Ifthecharacterbecamestableonhisownandhasnthadhelp,heisstillatriskoflosinghitpoints.Eachhour,hehasa10%
chanceofbecomingconsciousanddisabled.Otherwiseheloses1hitpoint.
Staggered
Acharacterwhosenonlethaldamageexactlyequalshiscurrenthitpointsisstaggered.Astaggeredcharactermaytakea
singlemoveactionorstandardactioneachround(butnotboth,norcanshetakefullroundactions).
Acharacterwhosecurrenthitpointsexceedhisnonlethaldamageisnolongerstaggered;acharacterwhosenonlethal
damageexceedshishitpointsbecomesunconscious.
Stunned
Astunnedcreaturedropseverythingheld,canttakeactions,takesa2penaltytoAC,andloseshisDexteritybonustoAC
(ifany).
Turned
Affectedbyaturnundeadattempt.Turnedundeadfleefor10rounds(1minute)bythebestandfastestmeansavailableto
them.Iftheycannotflee,theycower.
Unconscious
Knockedoutandhelpless.Unconsciousnesscanresultfromhavingcurrenthitpointsbetween1and9,orfromnonlethal
damageinexcessofcurrenthitpoints.
Spell Casting
SpellList
AnMorFappearingattheendofaspellsnameinthespelllistsdenotesaspellwithamaterialorfocuscomponent,
respectively,thatisnotnormallyincludedinaspellcomponentpouch.AnXdenotesaspellwithanXPcomponentpaidby
thecaster.
TermsUsed
OrderofPresentation
Inthespelllistsandthespelldescriptionsthatfollowthem,thespellsarepresentedinalphabeticalorderbynameexcept
forthosebelongingtocertainspellchains.
Whenaspellsnamebeginswithlesser,greater,ormass,thespelldescriptionisalphabetizedunderthesecondword
ofthespellnameinstead.
HitDice
ThetermHitDiceisusedsynonymouslywithcharacterlevelsforeffectsthataffectanumberofHitDiceofcreatures.
CreatureswithHitDiceonlyfromtheirrace,notfromclasses,havecharacterlevelsequaltotheirHitDice.
CasterLevel
Aspellspoweroftendependsoncasterlevel,whichisdefinedasthecastersclasslevelforthepurposeofcastinga
particularspell.AcreaturewithnoclasseshasacasterlevelequaltoitsHitDiceunlessotherwisespecified.Theword
levelinthespellliststhatfollowalwaysreferstocasterlevel.
CreaturesandCharacters
Thewordscreatureandcharacterareusedsynonymouslyinthespelldescriptions.
BardSpells
0LevelBardSpells(Cantrips)
DancingLights:Createstorchesorotherlights.
Daze:Humanoidcreatureof4HDorlesslosesnextaction.
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DetectMagic:Detectsspellsandmagicitemswithin60ft.
Flare:Dazzlesonecreature(1onattackrolls).
GhostSound:Figmentsounds.
KnowDirection:Youdiscernnorth.
Light:Objectshineslikeatorch.
Lullaby:Makessubjectdrowsy;5onSpotandListenchecks,2onWillsavesagainstsleep.
MageHand:5poundtelekinesis.
Mending:Makesminorrepairsonanobject.
Message:Whisperedconversationatdistance.
Open/Close:Opensorclosessmallorlightthings.
Prestidigitation:Performsminortricks.
ReadMagic:Readscrollsandspellbooks.
Resistance:Subjectgains+1onsavingthrows.
SummonInstrument:Summonsoneinstrumentofthecasterschoice.
1stLevelBardSpells
Alarm:Wardsanareafor2hours/level.
AnimateRope:Makesaropemoveatyourcommand.
CauseFear:Onecreatureof5HDorlessfleesfor1d4rounds.
CharmPerson:Makesonepersonyourfriend.
ComprehendLanguages:Youunderstandallspokenandwrittenlanguages.
CureLightWounds:Cures1d8damage+1/level(max+5).
DetectSecretDoors:Revealshiddendoorswithin60ft.
DisguiseSelf:Changesyourappearance.
Erase:Mundaneormagicalwritingvanishes.
ExpeditiousRetreat:Yourspeedincreasesby30ft.
FeatherFall:Objectsorcreaturesfallslowly.
Grease:Makes10ft.squareoroneobjectslippery.
HideousLaughter:Subjectlosesactionsfor1round/level.
Hypnotism:Fascinates2d4HDofcreatures.
IdentifyM:Determinespropertiesofmagicitem.
LesserConfusion:Onecreatureisconfusedfor1round.
MagicMouthM:Speaksoncewhentriggered.
MagicAura:Altersobjectsmagicaura.
ObscureObject:Masksobjectagainstscrying.
RemoveFear:Suppressesfearorgives+4onsavesagainstfearforonesubject+oneperfourlevels.
SilentImage:Createsminorillusionofyourdesign.
Sleep:Puts4HDofcreaturesintomagicalslumber.
SummonMonsterI:Callsextraplanarcreaturetofightforyou.
UndetectableAlignment:Concealsalignmentfor24hours.
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UnseenServant:Invisibleforceobeysyourcommands.
Ventriloquism:Throwsvoicefor1min./level.
2ndLevelBardSpells
AlterSelf:Assumeformofasimilarcreature.
AnimalMessenger:SendsaTinyanimaltoaspecificplace.
AnimalTrance:Fascinates2d6HDofanimals.
Blindness/Deafness:Makessubjectblindordeaf.
Blur:Attacksmisssubject20%ofthetime.
CalmEmotions:Calmscreatures,negatingemotioneffects.
CatsGrace:Subjectgains+4toDexfor1min./level.
CureModerateWounds:Cures2d8damage+1/level(max+10).
Darkness:20ft.radiusofsupernaturalshadow.
DazeMonster:Livingcreatureof6HDorlesslosesnextaction.
DelayPoison:Stopspoisonfromharmingsubjectfor1hour/level.
DetectThoughts:Allowslisteningtosurfacethoughts.
EaglesSplendor:Subjectgains+4toChafor1min./level.
Enthrall:Captivatesallwithin100ft.+10ft./level.
FoxsCunning:Subjectgains+4toIntfor1min./level.
Glitterdust:Blindscreatures,outlinesinvisiblecreatures.
Heroism:Gives+2onattackrolls,saves,skillchecks.
HoldPerson:Paralyzesonehumanoidfor1round/level.
HypnoticPattern:Fascinates(2d4+level)HDofcreatures.
Invisibility:Subjectisinvisiblefor1min./leveloruntilitattacks.
LocateObject:Sensesdirectiontowardobject(specificortype).
MinorImage:Assilentimage,plussomesound.
MirrorImage:Createsdecoyduplicatesofyou(1d4+1perthreelevels,max8).
Misdirection:Misleadsdivinationsforonecreatureorobject.
Pyrotechnics:Turnsfireintoblindinglightorchokingsmoke.
Rage:Gives+2toStrandCon,+1onWillsaves,2toAC.
Scare:Panicscreaturesoflessthan6HD.
Shatter:Sonicvibrationdamagesobjectsorcrystallinecreatures.
Silence:Negatessoundin15ft.radius.
SoundBurst:Deals1d8sonicdamagetosubjects;maystunthem.
Suggestion:Compelssubjecttofollowstatedcourseofaction.
SummonMonsterII:Callsextraplanarcreaturetofightforyou.
SummonSwarm:Summonsswarmofbats,rats,orspiders.
Tongues:Speakanylanguage.
WhisperingWind:Sendsashortmessage1mile/level.
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3rdLevelBardSpells
Blink:Yourandomlyvanishandreappearfor1round/level.
CharmMonster:Makesmonsterbelieveitisyourally.
Clairaudience/Clairvoyance:Hearorseeatadistancefor1min./level.
Confusion:Subjectsbehaveoddlyfor1round/level.
CrushingDespair:Subjectstake2onattackrolls,damagerolls,saves,andchecks.
CureSeriousWounds:Cures3d8damage+1/level(max+15).
Daylight:60ft.radiusofbrightlight.
DeepSlumber:Puts10HDofcreaturestosleep.
DispelMagic:Cancelsmagicalspellsandeffects.
Displacement:Attacksmisssubject50%.
Fear:Subjectswithinconefleefor1round/level.
GaseousForm:Subjectbecomesinsubstantialandcanflyslowly.
Geas,Lesser:Commandssubjectof7HDorless.
Glibness:Yougain+30bonusonBluffchecks,andyourliescanescapemagicaldiscernment.
GoodHope:Subjectsgain+2onattackrolls,damagerolls,saves,andchecks.
Haste:Onecreature/levelmovesfaster,+1onattackrolls,AC,andReflexsaves.
IllusoryScriptM:Onlyintendedreadercandecipher.
InvisibilitySphere:Makeseveryonewithin10ft.invisible.
MajorImage:Assilentimage,plussound,smellandthermaleffects.
PhantomSteed:Magichorseappearsfor1hour/level.
RemoveCurse:Freesobjectorpersonfromcurse.
ScryingF:Spiesonsubjectfromadistance.
SculptSound:Createsnewsoundsorchangesexistingones.
SecretPage:Changesonepagetohideitsrealcontent.
SeeInvisibility:Revealsinvisiblecreaturesorobjects.
SepiaSnakeSigilM:Createstextsymbolthatimmobilizesreader.
Slow:Onesubject/leveltakesonlyoneaction/round,2toACandattackrolls.
SpeakwithAnimals:Youcancommunicatewithanimals.
SummonMonsterIII:Callsextraplanarcreaturetofightforyou.
TinyHut:Createsshelterfortencreatures.
4thLevelBardSpells
BreakEnchantment:Freessubjectsfromenchantments,alterations,curses,andpetrification.
CureCriticalWounds:Cures4d8damage+1/level(max+20).
DetectScrying:Alertsyouofmagicaleavesdropping.
DimensionDoor:Teleportsyoushortdistance.
DominatePerson:Controlshumanoidtelepathically.
FreedomofMovement:Subjectmovesnormallydespiteimpediments.
HallucinatoryTerrain:Makesonetypeofterrainappearlikeanother(fieldintoforest,orthelike).
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HoldMonster:Asholdperson,butanycreature.
Invisibility,Greater:Asinvisibility,butsubjectcanattackandstayinvisible.
LegendLoreMF:Letsyoulearntalesaboutaperson,place,orthing.
LocateCreature:Indicatesdirectiontofamiliarcreature.
ModifyMemory:Changes5minutesofsubjectsmemories.
NeutralizePoison:Immunizessubjectagainstpoison,detoxifiesvenominoronsubject.
RainbowPattern:Lightsfascinate24HDofcreatures.
RepelVermin:Insects,spiders,andotherverminstay10ft.away.
SecureShelter:Createssturdycottage.
ShadowConjuration:Mimicsconjuringbelow4thlevel,butonly20%real.
Shout:Deafensallwithinconeanddeals5d6sonicdamage.
SpeakwithPlants:Youcantalktonormalplantsandplantcreatures.
SummonMonsterIV:Callsextraplanarcreaturetofightforyou.
ZoneofSilence:Keepseavesdroppersfromoverhearingconversations.
5thLevelBardSpells
CureLightWounds,Mass:Cures1d8damage+1/levelformanycreatures.
DispelMagic,Greater:Asdispelmagic,but+20oncheck.
Dream:Sendsmessagetoanyonesleeping.
FalseVisionM:Foolsscryingwithanillusion.
Heroism,Greater:Gives+4bonusonattackrolls,saves,skillchecks;immunitytofear;temporaryhp.
MindFog:Subjectsinfogget10toWisandWillchecks.
MirageArcana:Ashallucinatoryterrain,plusstructures.
Mislead:Turnsyouinvisibleandcreatesillusorydouble.
Nightmare:Sendsvisiondealing1d10damage,fatigue.
PersistentImage:Asmajorimage,butnoconcentrationrequired.
Seeming:Changesappearanceofonepersonpertwolevels.
ShadowEvocation:Mimicsevocationoflowerthan5thlevel,butonly20%real.
ShadowWalk:Stepintoshadowtotravelrapidly.
SongofDiscord:Forcestargetstoattackeachother.
Suggestion,Mass:Assuggestion,plusonesubject/level.
SummonMonsterV:Callsextraplanarcreaturetofightforyou.
6thLevelBardSpells
AnalyzeDweomerF:Revealsmagicalaspectsofsubject.
AnimateObjects:Objectsattackyourfoes.
CatsGrace,Mass:Ascatsgrace,affectsonesubject/level.
CharmMonster,Mass:Ascharmmonster,butallwithin30ft.
CureModerateWounds,Mass:Cures2d8damage+1/levelformanycreatures.
EaglesSplendor,Mass:Aseaglessplendor,affectsonesubject/level.
Eyebite:Targetbecomespanicked,sickened,andcomatose.
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FindthePath:Showsmostdirectwaytoalocation.
FoxsCunning,Mass:Asfoxscunning,affectsonesubject/level.
Geas/Quest:Aslessergeas,plusitaffectsanycreature.
HeroesFeast:Foodforonecreature/levelcuresandgrantscombatbonuses.
IrresistibleDance:Forcessubjecttodance.
PermanentImage:Includessight,sound,andsmell.
ProgrammedImageM:Asmajorimage,plustriggeredbyevent.
ProjectImage:Illusorydoublecantalkandcastspells.
Scrying,Greater:Asscrying,butfasterandlonger.
Shout,Greater:Devastatingyelldeals10d6sonicdamage;stunscreatures,damagesobjects.
SummonMonsterVI:Callsextraplanarcreaturetofightforyou.
SympatheticVibration:Deals2d10damage/roundtofreestandingstructure.
Veil:Changesappearanceofgroupofcreatures.
ClericSpells
0LevelClericSpells(Orisons)
CreateWater:Creates2gallons/levelofpurewater.
CureMinorWounds:Cures1pointofdamage.
DetectPoison:Detectspoisoninonecreatureorobject.
Guidance:+1ononeattackroll,savingthrow,orskillcheck.
InflictMinorWounds:Touchattack,1pointofdamage.
PurifyFoodandDrink:Purifies1cu.ft./leveloffoodorwater.
Virtue:Subjectgains1temporaryhp.
1stLevelClericSpells
Bane:Enemiestake1onattackrollsandsavesagainstfear.
Bless:Alliesgain+1onattackrollsandsavesagainstfear.
BlessWaterM:Makesholywater.
Command:Onesubjectobeysselectedcommandfor1round.
CurseWaterM:Makesunholywater.
Deathwatch:Revealshowneardeathsubjectswithin30ft.are.
DetectChaos/Evil/Good/Law:Revealscreatures,spells,orobjectsofselectedalignment.
DetectUndead:Revealsundeadwithin60ft.
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DivineFavor:Yougain+1perthreelevelsonattackanddamagerolls.
Doom:Onesubjecttakes2onattackrolls,damagerolls,saves,andchecks.
EndureElements:Existcomfortablyinhotorcoldenvironments.
EntropicShield:Rangedattacksagainstyouhave20%misschance.
HidefromUndead:Undeadcantperceiveonesubject/level.
InflictLightWounds:Touchdeals1d8damage+1/level(max+5).
MagicStone:Threestonesgain+1onattack,deal1d6+1damage.
MagicWeapon:Weapongains+1bonus.
ObscuringMist:Fogsurroundsyou.
ProtectionfromChaos/Evil/Good/Law:+2toACandsaves,countermindcontrol,hedgeoutelementalsandoutsiders.
RemoveFear:Suppressesfearorgives+4onsavesagainstfearforonesubject+oneperfourlevels.
Sanctuary:Opponentscantattackyou,andyoucantattack.
ShieldofFaith:Auragrants+2orhigherdeflectionbonus.
2ndLevelClericSpells
Aid:+1onattackrollsandsavesagainstfear,1d8temporaryhp+1/level(max+10).
AlignWeapon:Weaponbecomesgood,evil,lawful,orchaotic.
AuguryMF:Learnswhetheranactionwillbegoodorbad.
BearsEndurance:Subjectgains+4toConfor1min./level.
BullsStrength:Subjectgains+4toStrfor1min./level.
CalmEmotions:Calmscreatures,negatingemotioneffects.
ConsecrateM:Fillsareawithpositiveenergy,makingundeadweaker.
DeathKnell:Killsdyingcreature;yougain1d8temporaryhp,+2toStr,and+1level.
DesecrateM:Fillsareawithnegativeenergy,makingundeadstronger.
Enthrall:Captivatesallwithin100ft.+10ft./level.
FindTraps:Noticetrapsasaroguedoes.
GentleRepose:Preservesonecorpse.
InflictModerateWounds:Touchattack,2d8damage+1/level(max+10).
MakeWhole:Repairsanobject.
OwlsWisdom:Subjectgains+4toWisfor1min./level.
RemoveParalysis:Freesoneormorecreaturesfromparalysisorsloweffect.
ResistEnergy:Ignores10(ormore)pointsofdamage/attackfromspecifiedenergytype.
Restoration,Lesser:Dispelsmagicalabilitypenaltyorrepairs1d4abilitydamage.
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ShieldOtherF:Youtakehalfofsubjectsdamage.
Silence:Negatessoundin15ft.radius.
SoundBurst:Deals1d8sonicdamagetosubjects;maystunthem.
SpiritualWeapon:Magicweaponattacksonitsown.
Status:Monitorscondition,positionofallies.
ZoneofTruth:Subjectswithinrangecannotlie.
3rdLevelClericSpells
AnimateDeadM:Createsundeadskeletonsandzombies.
BestowCurse:6toanabilityscore;4onattackrolls,saves,andchecks;or50%chanceoflosingeachaction.
Blindness/Deafness:Makessubjectblindedordeafened.
Contagion:Infectssubjectwithchosendisease.
ContinualFlameM:Makesapermanent,heatlesstorch.
CreateFoodandWater:Feedsthreehumans(oronehorse)/level.
DeeperDarkness:Objectshedssupernaturalshadowin60ft.radius.
DispelMagic:Cancelsspellsandmagicaleffects.
GlyphofWardingM:Inscriptionharmsthosewhopassit.
HelpingHand:Ghostlyhandleadssubjecttoyou.
InflictSeriousWounds:Touchattack,3d8damage+1/level(max+15).
InvisibilityPurge:Dispelsinvisibilitywithin5ft./level.
MagicCircleagainstChaos/Evil/Good/Law:Asprotectionspells,but10ft.radiusand10min./level.
MagicVestment:Armororshieldgains+1enhancementperfourlevels.
MeldintoStone:Youandyourgearmergewithstone.
Prayer:Allies+1bonusonmostrolls,enemies1penalty.
ProtectionfromEnergy:Absorb12points/levelofdamagefromonekindofenergy.
RemoveBlindness/Deafness:Curesnormalormagicalconditions.
RemoveDisease:Curesalldiseasesaffectingsubject.
SearingLight:Raydeals1d8/twolevelsdamage,moreagainstundead.
SpeakwithDead:Corpseanswersonequestion/twolevels.
StoneShape:Sculptsstoneintoanyshape.
WaterBreathing:Subjectscanbreatheunderwater.
WaterWalk:Subjecttreadsonwaterasifsolid.
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WindWall:Deflectsarrows,smallercreatures,andgases.
4thLevelClericSpells
AirWalk:Subjecttreadsonairasifsolid(climbat45degreeangle).
ControlWater:Raisesorlowersbodiesofwater.
DeathWard:Grantsimmunitytodeathspellsandnegativeenergyeffects.
DimensionalAnchor:Barsextradimensionalmovement.
DiscernLies:Revealsdeliberatefalsehoods.
Dismissal:Forcesacreaturetoreturntonativeplane.
DivinationM:Providesusefuladviceforspecificproposedactions.
DivinePower:Yougainattackbonus,+6toStr,and1hp/level.
GiantVermin:Turnscentipedes,scorpions,orspidersintogiantvermin.
ImbuewithSpellAbility:Transferspellstosubject.
InflictCriticalWounds:Touchattack,4d8damage+1/level(max+20).
MagicWeapon,Greater:+1bonus/fourlevels(max+5).
PlanarAlly,LesserX:Exchangeserviceswitha6HDextraplanarcreature.
Poison:Touchdeals1d10Condamage,repeatsin1min.
RestorationM:Restoreslevelandabilityscoredrains.
Sending:Deliversshortmessageanywhere,instantly.
SpellImmunity:Subjectisimmunetoonespellperfourlevels.
AtonementFX:Removesburdenofmisdeedsfromsubject.
Command,Greater:Ascommand,butaffectsonesubject/level.
CommuneX:Deityanswersoneyesornoquestion/level.
DispelChaos/Evil/Good/Law:+4bonusagainstattacks.
DisruptingWeapon:Meleeweapondestroysundead.
FlameStrike:Smitefoeswithdivinefire(1d6/leveldamage).
HallowM:Designateslocationasholy.
InflictLightWounds,Mass:Deals1d8damage+1/leveltomanycreatures.
InsectPlague:Locustswarmsattackcreatures.
MarkofJustice:Designatesactionthatwilltriggercurseonsubject.
PlaneShiftF:Asmanyaseightsubjectstraveltoanotherplane.
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RaiseDeadM:Restoreslifetosubjectwhodiedaslongasoneday/levelago.
RighteousMight:Yoursizeincreases,andyougaincombatbonuses.
SlayLiving:Touchattackkillssubject.
SpellResistance:SubjectgainsSR12+level.
SymbolofPainM:Triggeredrunewracksnearbycreatureswithpain.
SymbolofSleepM:Triggeredruneputsnearbycreaturesintocatatonicslumber.
TrueSeeingM:Letsyouseeallthingsastheyreallyare.
UnhallowM:Designateslocationasunholy.
WallofStone:Createsastonewallthatcanbeshaped.
AnimateObjects:Objectsattackyourfoes.
AntilifeShell:10ft.fieldhedgesoutlivingcreatures.
Banishment:Banishes2HD/levelofextraplanarcreatures.
BearsEndurance,Mass:Asbearsendurance,affectsonesubject/level.
BladeBarrier:Wallofbladesdeals1d6/leveldamage.
BullsStrength,Mass:Asbullsstrength,affectsonesubject/level.
CreateUndead:Createghouls,ghasts,mummies,ormohrgs.
DispelMagic,Greater:Asdispelmagic,butupto+20oncheck.
ForbiddanceM:Blocksplanartravel,damagescreaturesofdifferentalignment.
GlyphofWarding,Greater:Asglyphofwarding,butupto10d8damageor6thlevelspell.
Harm:Deals10points/leveldamagetotarget.
Heal:Cures10points/levelofdamage,alldiseasesandmentalconditions.
HeroesFeast:Foodforonecreature/levelcuresandgrantscombatbonuses.
InflictModerateWounds,Mass:Deals2d8damage+1/leveltomanycreatures.
OwlsWisdom,Mass:Asowlswisdom,affectsonesubject/level.
PlanarAllyX:Aslesserplanarally,butupto12HD.
SymbolofFearM:Triggeredrunepanicsnearbycreatures.
SymbolofPersuasionM:Triggeredrunecharmsnearbycreatures.
UndeathtoDeathM:Destroys1d4HD/levelundead(max20d4).
WindWalk:Youandyouralliesturnvaporousandtravelfast.
WordofRecall:Teleportsyoubacktodesignatedplace.
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Blasphemy:Kills,paralyzes,weakens,ordazesnonevilsubjects.
ControlWeather:Changesweatherinlocalarea.
CureSeriousWounds,Mass:Cures3d8damage+1/levelformanycreatures.
DestructionF:Killssubjectanddestroysremains.
Dictum:Kills,paralyzes,slows,ordeafensnonlawfulsubjects.
EtherealJaunt:Youbecomeetherealfor1round/level.
HolyWord:Kills,paralyzes,blinds,ordeafensnongoodsubjects.
InflictSeriousWounds,Mass:Deals3d8damage+1/leveltomanycreatures.
RefugeM:Altersitemtotransportitspossessortoyou.
Regenerate:Subjectsseveredlimbsgrowback,cures4d8damage+1/level(max+35).
Repulsion:Creaturescantapproachyou.
Restoration,GreaterX:Asrestoration,plusrestoresalllevelsandabilityscores.
ResurrectionM:Fullyrestoredeadsubject.
SummonMonsterVII:Callsextraplanarcreaturetofightforyou.
SymbolofStunningM:Triggeredrunestunsnearbycreatures.
SymbolofWeaknessM:Triggeredruneweakensnearbycreatures.
WordofChaos:Kills,confuses,stuns,ordeafensnonchaoticsubjects.
AntimagicField:Negatesmagicwithin10ft.
CloakofChaosF:+4toAC,+4resistance,andSR25againstlawfulspells.
CreateGreaterUndeadM:Createshadows,wraiths,spectres,ordevourers.
CureCriticalWounds,Mass:Cures4d8damage+1/levelformanycreatures.
DimensionalLock:Teleportationandinterplanartravelblockedforoneday/level.
DiscernLocation:Revealsexactlocationofcreatureorobject.
Earthquake:Intensetremorshakes5ft./levelradius.
FireStorm:Deals1d6/levelfiredamage.
HolyAuraF:+4toAC,+4resistance,andSR25againstevilspells.
PlanarAlly,GreaterX:Aslesserplanarally,butupto18HD.
InflictCriticalWounds,Mass:Deals4d8damage+1/leveltomanycreatures.
ShieldofLawF:+4toAC,+4resistance,andSR25againstchaoticspells.
SpellImmunity,Greater:Asspellimmunity,butupto8thlevelspells.
SummonMonsterVIII:Callsextraplanarcreaturetofightforyou.
SymbolofDeathM:Triggeredruneslaysnearbycreatures.
SymbolofInsanityM:Triggeredrunerendersnearbycreaturesinsane.
UnholyAuraF:+4toAC,+4resistance,andSR25againstgoodspells.
AstralProjectionM:ProjectsyouandcompanionsontoAstralPlane.
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EnergyDrain:Subjectgains2d4negativelevels.
Etherealness:TraveltoEtherealPlanewithcompanions.
GateX:Connectstwoplanesfortravelorsummoning.
Heal,Mass:Asheal,butwithseveralsubjects.
Implosion:Killsonecreature/round.
MiracleX:Requestsadeitysintercession.
SoulBindF:Trapsnewlydeadsoultopreventresurrection.
StormofVengeance:Stormrainsacid,lightning,andhail.
SummonMonsterIX:Callsextraplanarcreaturetofightforyou.
TrueResurrectionM:Asresurrection,plusremainsarentneeded.
ClericDomains
AirDomain
GrantedPowers:Turnordestroyearthcreaturesasagoodclericturnsundead.Rebuke,command,orbolsteraircreatures
asanevilclericrebukesundead.Usetheseabilitiesatotalnumberoftimesperdayequalto3+yourCharismamodifier.
Thisgrantedpowerisasupernaturalability.
DomainSpells:
1. ObscuringMist:Fogsurroundsyou.
2. WindWall:Deflectsarrows,smallercreatures,andgases.
3. GaseousForm:Subjectbecomesinsubstantialandcanflyslowly.
4. AirWalk:Subjecttreadsonairasifsolid(climbat45degreeangle).
5. ControlWinds:Changewinddirectionandspeed.
6. ChainLightning:1d6/leveldamage;1secondarybolt/leveleachdealshalfdamage.
7. ControlWeather:Changesweatherinlocalarea.
8. Whirlwind:Cyclonedealsdamageandcanpickupcreatures.
9. ElementalSwarm*:Summonsmultipleelementals.
*Castasanairspellonly.
AnimalDomain
GrantedPowers:Youcanusespeakwithanimalsonceperdayasaspelllikeability.
AddKnowledge(nature)toyourlistofclericclassskills.
DomainSpells:
1. CalmAnimals:Calms(2d4+level)HDofanimals.
2. HoldAnimal:Paralyzesoneanimalfor1round/level.
3. DominateAnimal:Subjectanimalobeyssilentmentalcommands.
4. SummonNaturesAllyIV*:Callscreaturetofight.
5. CommunewithNature:Learnaboutterrainfor1mile/level.
6. AntilifeShell:10ft.fieldhedgesoutlivingcreatures.
7. AnimalShapes:Oneally/levelpolymorphsintochosenanimal.
8. SummonNaturesAllyVIII*:Callscreaturetofight.
9. ShapechangeF:Transformsyouintoanycreature,andchangeformsonceperround.
*Canonlysummonanimals.
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ChaosDomain
GrantedPower:Youcastchaosspellsat+1casterlevel.
DomainSpells:
1. ProtectionfromLaw:+2toACandsaves,countermindcontrol,hedgeoutelementalsandoutsiders.
2. Shatter:Sonicvibrationdamagesobjectsorcrystallinecreatures.
3. MagicCircleagainstLaw:Asprotectionspells,but10ft.radiusand10min./level.
4. ChaosHammer:Damagesandstaggerslawfulcreatures.
5. DispelLaw:+4bonusagainstattacksbylawfulcreatures.
6. AnimateObjects:Objectsattackyourfoes.
7. WordofChaos:Kills,confuses,stuns,ordeafensnonchaoticsubjects.
8. CloakofChaosF:+4toAC,+4resistance,SR25againstlawfulspells.
9. SummonMonsterIX*:Callsextraplanarcreaturetofightforyou.
*Castasachaosspellonly.
DeathDomain
GrantedPower:Youmayuseadeathtouchonceperday.Yourdeathtouchisasupernaturalabilitythatproducesadeath
effect.Youmustsucceedonameleetouchattackagainstalivingcreature(usingtherulesfortouchspells).Whenyou
touch,roll1d6perclericlevelyoupossess.Ifthetotalatleastequalsthecreaturescurrenthitpoints,itdies(nosave).
DomainSpells:
1. CauseFear:Onecreatureof5HDorlessfleesfor1d4rounds.
2. DeathKnell:Killdyingcreatureandgain1d8temporaryhp,+2toStr,and+1casterlevel.
3. AnimateDeadM:Createsundeadskeletonsandzombies.
4. DeathWard:Grantsimmunitytodeathspellsandnegativeenergyeffects.
5. SlayLiving:Touchattackkillssubject.
6. CreateUndeadM:Createghouls,ghasts,mummies,ormohrgs.
7. DestructionF:Killssubjectanddestroysremains.
8. CreateGreaterUndeadM:Createshadows,wraiths,spectres,rdevourers.
9. WailoftheBanshee:Killsonecreature/level.
DestructionDomain
GrantedPower:Yougainthesmitepower,thesupernaturalabilitytomakeasinglemeleeattackwitha+4bonusonattack
rollsandabonusondamagerollsequaltoyourclericlevel(ifyouhit).Youmustdeclarethesmitebeforemakingthe
attack.Thisabilityisusableonceperday.
DomainSpells:
1. InflictLightWounds:Touchattack,1d8damage+1/level(max+5).
2. Shatter:Sonicvibrationdamagesobjectsorcrystallinecreatures.
3. Contagion:Infectssubjectwithchosendisease.
4. InflictCriticalWounds:Touchattack,4d8damage+1/level(max+20).
5. InflictLightWounds,Mass:Deals1d8damage+1/leveltoanycreatures.
6. Harm:Deals10points/leveldamagetotarget.
7. Disintegrate:Makesonecreatureorobjectvanish.
8. Earthquake:Intensetremorshakes5ft./levelradius.
9. Implosion:Killsonecreature/round.
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EarthDomain
GrantedPower:Turnordestroyaircreaturesasagoodclericturnsundead.Rebuke,command,orbolsterearthcreaturesas
anevilclericrebukesundead.Usetheseabilitiesatotalnumberoftimesperdayequalto3+yourCharismamodifier.This
grantedpowerisasupernaturalability.
DomainSpells:
1. MagicStone:Threestonesbecome+1projectiles,1d6+1damage.
2. SoftenEarthandStone:Turnsstonetoclayordirttosandormud.
3. StoneShape:Sculptsstoneintoanyshape.
4. SpikeStones:Creaturesinareatake1d8damage,maybelowed.
5. WallofStone:Createsastonewallthatcanbeshaped.
6. StoneskinM:Ignore10pointsofdamageperattack.
7. Earthquake:Intensetremorshakes5ft./levelradius.
8. IronBody:Yourbodybecomeslivingiron.
*Castasanearthspellonly.
EvilDomain
GrantedPower:Youcastevilspellsat+1casterlevel.
DomainSpells:
1. ProtectionfromGood:+2toACandsaves,countermindcontrol,hedgeoutelementalsandoutsiders.
2. DesecrateM:Fillsareawithnegativeenergy,makingundeadstronger.
3. MagicCircleagainstGood:Asprotectionspells,but10ft.radiusand10min./level.
4. UnholyBlight:Damagesandsickensgoodcreatures.
5. DispelGood:+4bonusagainstattacksbygoodcreatures.
6. CreateUndeadM:Createghouls,ghasts,mummies,ormohrgs.
7. Blasphemy:Kills,paralyzes,weakens,ordazesnonevilsubjects.
8. UnholyAuraF:+4toAC,+4resistance,SR25againstgoodspells.
*Castasanevilspellonly.
FireDomain
GrantedPower:Turnordestroywatercreaturesasagoodclericturnsundead.Rebuke,command,orbolsterfirecreatures
DomainSpells:
1. BurningHands:1d4/levelfiredamage(max5d4).
2. ProduceFlame:1d6damage+1/level,touchorthrown.
3. ResistEnergy*:Ignores10(ormore)pointsofdamage/attackfromspecifiedenergytype.
4. WallofFire:Deals2d4firedamageoutto10ft.and1d4outto20ft.Passingthroughwalldeals2d6damage+1/level.
5. FireShield:Creaturesattackingyoutakefiredamage;youreprotectedfromheatorcold.
6. FireSeeds:Acornsandberriesbecomegrenadesandbombs.
7. FireStorm:Deals1d6/levelfiredamage.
8. IncendiaryCloud:Clouddeals4d6firedamage/round.
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9. ElementalSwarm**:Summonsmultipleelementals.
*Resistcoldorfireonly.
**Castasafirespellonly.
GoodDomain
GrantedPower:Youcastgoodspellsat+1casterlevel.
DomainSpells:
1. ProtectionfromEvil:+2toACandsaves,countermindcontrol,hedgeoutelementalsandoutsiders.
2. Aid:+1onattackrolls,+1onsavesagainstfear,1d8temporaryhp+1/level(max+10).
3. MagicCircleagainstEvil:Asprotectionspells,but10ft.radiusand10min./level.
4. HolySmite:Damagesandblindsevilcreatures.
5. DispelEvil:+4bonusagainstattacksbyevilcreatures.
6. BladeBarrier:Wallofbladesdeals1d6/leveldamage.
7. HolyWordF:Kills,paralyzes,slows,ordeafensnongoodsubjects.
8. HolyAura:+4toAC,+4resistance,andSR25againstevilspells.
*Castasagoodspellonly.
HealingDomain
GrantedPower:Youcasthealingspellsat+1casterlevel.
DomainSpells:
1. CureLightWounds:Cures1d8damage+1/level(max+5).
2. CureModerateWounds:Cures2d8damage+1/level(max+10).
3. CureSeriousWounds:Cures3d8damage+1/level(max+15).
4. CureCriticalWounds:Cures4d8damage+1/level(max+20).
5. CureLightWounds,Mass:Cures1d8damage+1/level(max+25)formanycreatures.
6. Heal:Cures10points/levelofdamage,alldiseasesandmentalconditions.
7. Regenerate:Subjectsseveredlimbsgrowback,cures4d8damage+1/level(max+35).
8. CureCriticalWounds,Mass:Cures4d8damage+1/level(max+40)formanycreatures.
9. Heal,Mass:Asheal,butwithseveralsubjects.
KnowledgeDomain
GrantedPower:AddallKnowledgeskillstoyourlistofclericclassskills.Youcastdivinationspellsat+1casterlevel.
DomainSpells:
1. DetectSecretDoors:Revealshiddendoorswithin60ft.
2. DetectThoughts:Allowslisteningtosurfacethoughts.
3. Clairaudience/Clairvoyance:Hearorseeatadistancefor1min./level.
4. DivinationM:Providesusefuladviceforspecificproposedactions.
5. TrueSeeingM:Letsyouseeallthingsastheyreallyare.
6. FindthePath:Showsmostdirectwaytoalocation.
7. LegendLoreMF:Letsyoulearntalesaboutaperson,place,orthing.
8. DiscernLocation:Revealsexactlocationofcreatureorobject.
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9. Foresight:Sixthsensewarnsofimpendingdanger.
LawDomain
GrantedPower:Youcastlawspellsat+1casterlevel.
DomainSpells:
1. ProtectionfromChaos:+2toACandsaves,countermindcontrol,hedgeoutelementalsandoutsiders.
2. CalmEmotions:Calmscreatures,negatingemotioneffects.
3. MagicCircleagainstChaos:Asprotectionspells,but10ft.radiusand10min./level.
4. OrdersWrath:Damagesanddazeschaoticcreatures.
5. DispelChaos:+4bonusagainstattacksbychaoticcreatures.
6. HoldMonster:Asholdperson,butanycreature.
7. Dictum:Kills,paralyzes,slows,ordeafensnonlawfulsubjects.
8. ShieldofLawF:+4toAC,+4resistance,andSR25againstchaoticspells.
*Castasalawspellonly.
LuckDomain
GrantedPower:Yougainthepowerofgoodfortune,whichisusableonceperday.Thisextraordinaryabilityallowsyouto
rerollonerollthatyouhavejustmadebeforetheDMdeclareswhethertherollresultsinsuccessorfailure.Youmusttake
theresultofthereroll,evenifitsworsethantheoriginalroll.
DomainSpells:
1. EntropicShield:Rangedattacksagainstyouhave20%misschance.
2. Aid:+1onattackrolls,+1againstfear,1d8temporaryhp+1/level(max+10).
3. ProtectionfromEnergy:Absorb12points/levelofdamagefromonekindofenergy.
4. FreedomofMovement:Subjectmovesnormallydespiteimpediments.
5. BreakEnchantment:Freessubjectsfromenchantments,alterations,curses,andpetrification.
6. Mislead:Turnsyouinvisibleandcreatesillusorydouble.
7. SpellTurning:Reflect1d4+6spelllevelsbackatcaster.
8. MomentofPrescience:Yougaininsightbonusonsingleattackroll,check,orsave.
9. MiracleX:Requestsadeitysintercession.
MagicDomain
GrantedPower:Usescrolls,wands,andotherdeviceswithspellcompletionorspelltriggeractivationasawizardofone
halfyourclericlevel(atleast1stlevel).Forthepurposeofusingascrollorothermagicdevice,ifyouarealsoawizard,
actualwizardlevelsandtheseeffectivewizardlevelsstack.
DomainSpells:
1. MagicAura:Altersobjectsmagicaura.
2. Identify:Determinespropertiesofmagicitem.
3. DispelMagic:Cancelsmagicalspellsandeffects.
4. ImbuewithSpellAbility:Transferspellstosubject.
5. SpellResistance:SubjectgainsSR12+level.
6. AntimagicField:Negatesmagicwithin10ft.
7. SpellTurning:Reflect1d4+6spelllevelsbackatcaster.
8. ProtectionfromSpellsMF:Confers+8resistancebonus.
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9. MagesDisjunction:Dispelsmagic,disenchantsmagicitems.
PlantDomain
GrantedPowers:Rebukeorcommandplantcreaturesasanevilclericrebukesorcommandsundead.Usethisabilityatotal
numberoftimesperdayequalto3+yourCharismamodifier.Thisgrantedpowerisasupernaturalability.AddKnowledge
(nature)toyourlistofclericclassskills.
DomainSpells:
1. Entangle:Plantsentangleeveryonein40ft.radius.
2. Barkskin:Grants+2(orhigher)enhancementtonaturalarmor.
3. PlantGrowth:Growsvegetation,improvescrops.
4. CommandPlants:Swaytheactionsofoneormoreplantcreatures.
5. WallofThorns:Thornsdamageanyonewhotriestopass.
6. RepelWood:Pushesawaywoodenobjects.
7. AnimatePlants:Oneormoretreesanimateandfightforyou.
8. ControlPlants:Controlactionsofoneormoreplantcreatures.
9. Shambler:Summons1d4+2shamblingmoundstofightforyou.
ProtectionDomain
GrantedPower:Youcangenerateaprotectivewardasasupernaturalability.Grantsomeoneyoutoucharesistancebonus
equaltoyourclericlevelonhisorhernextsavingthrow.Activatingthispowerisastandardaction.Theprotectivewardis
anabjurationeffectwithadurationof1hourthatisusableonceperday.
DomainSpells:
1. Sanctuary:Opponentscantattackyou,andyoucantattack.
2. ShieldOtherF:Youtakehalfofsubjectsdamage.
3. ProtectionfromEnergy:Absorb12points/levelofdamagefromonekindofenergy.
4. SpellImmunity:Subjectisimmunetoonespellperfourlevels.
5. SpellResistance:SubjectgainsSR12+level.
6. AntimagicField:Negatesmagicwithin10ft.
7. Repulsion:Creaturescantapproachyou.
8. MindBlank:Subjectisimmunetomental/emotionalmagicandscrying.
9. PrismaticSphere:Asprismaticwall,butsurroundsonallsides.
StrengthDomain
GrantedPower:Youcanperformafeatofstrengthasasupernaturalability.YougainanenhancementbonustoStrength
equaltoyourclericlevel.Activatingthepowerisafreeaction,thepowerlasts1round,anditisusableonceperday.
DomainSpells:
1. EnlargePerson:Humanoidcreaturedoublesinsize.
2. BullsStrength:Subjectgains+4toStrfor1min./level.
3. MagicVestment:Armororshieldgains+1enhancementperfourlevels.
4. SpellImmunity:Subjectisimmunetoonespellperfourlevels.
5. RighteousMight:Yoursizeincreases,andyougaincombatbonuses.
6. StoneskinM:Ignore10pointsofdamageperattack.
7. GraspingHand:Largehandprovidescover,pushes,orgrapples.
8. ClenchedFist:Largehandprovidescover,pushes,orattacksyourfoes.
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9. CrushingHand:Largehandprovidescover,pushes,orcrushesyourfoes.
SunDomain
GrantedPower:Onceperday,youcanperformagreaterturningagainstundeadinplaceofaregularturning.Thegreater
turningislikeanormalturningexceptthattheundeadcreaturesthatwouldbeturnedaredestroyedinstead.
DomainSpells:
1. EndureElements:Existcomfortablyinhotorcoldenvironments.
2. HeatMetal:Makemetalsohotitdamagesthosewhotouchit.
3. SearingLight:Raydeals1d8/twolevels,moreagainstundead.
4. FireShield:Creaturesattackingyoutakefiredamage;youreprotectedfromheatorcold.
5. FlameStrike:Smitefoeswithdivinefire(1d6/leveldamage).
6. FireSeeds:Acornsandberriesbecomegrenadesandbombs.
7. Sunbeam:Beamblindsanddeals4d6damage.
8. Sunburst:Blindsallwithin10ft.,deals6d6damage.
9. PrismaticSphere:Asprismaticwall,butsurroundsonallsides.
TravelDomain
GrantedPowers:Foratotaltimeperdayof1roundperclericlevelyoupossess,youcanactnormallyregardlessofmagical
effectsthatimpedemovementasifyouwereaffectedbythespellfreedomofmovement.Thiseffectoccursautomaticallyas
soonasitapplies,lastsuntilitrunsoutorisnolongerneeded,andcanoperatemultipletimesperday(uptothetotaldaily
limitofrounds).Thisgrantedpowerisasupernaturalability.AlsoaddSurvivaltoyourlistofclericclassskills.
DomainSpells:
1. Longstrider:Increasesyourspeed.
2. LocateObject:Sensesdirectiontowardobject(specificortype).
3. Fly:Subjectfliesatspeedof60ft.
4. DimensionDoor:Teleportsyoushortdistance.
5. Teleport:Instantlytransportsyouasfaras100miles/level.
6. FindthePath:Showsmostdirectwaytoalocation.
7. Teleport,Greater:Asteleport,butnorangelimitandnoofftargetarrival.
8. PhaseDoor:Createsaninvisiblepassagethroughwoodorstone.
9. AstralProjectionM:ProjectsyouandcompanionsontoAstralPlane.
TrickeryDomain
GrantedPower:AddBluff,Disguise,andHidetoyourlistofclericclassskills.
DomainSpells:
1. DisguiseSelf:Disguiseownappearance.
2. Invisibility:Subjectinvisible1min./leveloruntilitattacks.
3. NondetectionM:Hidessubjectfromdivination,scrying.
4. Confusion:Subjectsbehaveoddlyfor1round/level.
5. FalseVisionM:Foolsscryingwithanillusion.
6. Mislead:Turnsyouinvisibleandcreatesillusorydouble.
7. Screen:Illusionhidesareafromvision,scrying.
8. PolymorphAnyObject:Changesanysubjectintoanythingelse.
9. TimeStop:Youactfreelyfor1d4+1rounds.
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WarDomain
GrantedPower:FreeMartialWeaponProficiencywithdeitysfavoredweapon(ifnecessary)andWeaponFocuswiththe
deitysfavoredweapon.
DomainSpells:
1. MagicWeapon:Weapongains+1bonus.
2. SpiritualWeapon:Magicalweaponattacksonitsown.
3. MagicVestment:Armororshieldgains+1enhancementperfourlevels.
4. DivinePower:Yougainattackbonus,+6toStr,and1hp/level.
5. FlameStrike:Smitefoeswithdivinefire(1d6/leveldamage).
6. BladeBarrier:Wallofbladesdeals1d6/leveldamage.
7. PowerWordBlind:Blindscreaturewith200hporless.
8. PowerWordStun:Stunscreaturewith150hporless.
9. PowerWordKill:Killscreaturewith100hporless.
WaterDomain
GrantedPower:Turnordestroyfirecreaturesasagoodclericturnsundead.Rebuke,command,orbolsterwatercreatures
DomainSpells:
1. ObscuringMist:Fogsurroundsyou.
2. FogCloud:Fogobscuresvision.
3. WaterBreathing:Subjectscanbreatheunderwater.
4. ControlWater:Raisesorlowersbodiesofwater.
5. IceStorm:Haildeals5d6damageincylinder40ft.across.
6. ConeofCold:1d6/levelcolddamage.
7. AcidFog:Fogdealsaciddamage.
8. HorridWilting:Deals1d6/leveldamagewithin30ft.
*Castasawaterspellonly.
DruidSpells
0LevelDruidSpells(Orisons)
CureMinorWounds:Cures1pointofdamage.
Flare:Dazzlesonecreature(1penaltyonattackrolls).
Guidance:+1ononeattackroll,savingthrow,orskillcheck.
KnowDirection:Youdiscernnorth.
PurifyFoodandDrink:Purifies1cu.ft./leveloffoodorwater.
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Resistance:Subjectgains+1bonusonsavingthrows.
1stLevelDruidSpells
CalmAnimals:Calms(2d4+level)HDofanimals.
CharmAnimal:Makesoneanimalyourfriend.
DetectAnimalsorPlants:Detectskindsofanimalsorplants.
DetectSnaresandPits:Revealsnaturalorprimitivetraps.
Entangle:Plantsentangleeveryonein40ft.radius.
FaerieFire:Outlinessubjectswithlight,cancelingblur,concealment,andthelike.
Goodberry:2d4berrieseachcure1hp(max8hp/24hours).
HidefromAnimals:Animalscantperceiveonesubject/level.
Jump:SubjectgetsbonusonJumpchecks.
Longstrider:Yourspeedincreasesby10ft.
MagicFang:Onenaturalweaponofsubjectcreaturegets+1onattackanddamagerolls.
MagicStone:Threestonesgain+1onattackrolls,deal1d6+1damage.
PasswithoutTrace:Onesubject/levelleavesnotracks.
ProduceFlame:1d6damage+1/level,touchorthrown.
Shillelagh:Cudgelorquarterstaffbecomes+1weapon(1d10damage)for1min./level.
SummonNaturesAllyI:Callscreaturetofight.
2ndLevelDruidSpells
AnimalTrance:Fascinates2d6HDofanimals.
Barkskin:Grants+2(orhigher)enhancementtonaturalarmor.
ChillMetal:Coldmetaldamagesthosewhotouchit.
FireTrapM:Openedobjectdeals1d4+1/leveldamage.
FlameBlade:Touchattackdeals1d8+1/twolevelsdamage.
FlamingSphere:Createsrollingballoffire,2d6damage,lasts1round/level.
FogCloud:Fogobscuresvision.
GustofWind:Blowsawayorknocksdownsmallercreatures.
HeatMetal:Makemetalsohotitdamagesthosewhotouchit.
HoldAnimal:Paralyzesoneanimalfor1round/level.
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ReduceAnimal:Shrinksonewillinganimal.
SoftenEarthandStone:Turnsstonetoclayordirttosandormud.
SpiderClimb:Grantsabilitytowalkonwallsandceilings.
SummonNaturesAllyII:Callscreaturetofight.
TreeShape:Youlookexactlylikeatreefor1hour/level.
WarpWood:Bendswood(shaft,handle,door,plank).
WoodShape:Rearrangeswoodenobjectstosuityou.
3rdLevelDruidSpells
CallLightning:Callsdownlightningbolts(3d6perbolt)fromsky.
DiminishPlants:Reducessizeorblightsgrowthofnormalplants.
DominateAnimal:Subjectanimalobeyssilentmentalcommands.
MagicFang,Greater:Onenaturalweaponofsubjectcreaturegets+1/threelevelsonattackanddamagerolls(max
+5).
MeldintoStone:Youandyourgearmergewithstone.
PlantGrowth:Growsvegetation,improvescrops.
Poison:Touchdeals1d10Condamage,repeatsin1min.
Quench:Extinguishesnonmagicalfiresoronemagicitem.
SleetStorm:Hampersvisionandmovement.
Snare:Createsamagicboobytrap.
SpikeGrowth:Creaturesinareatake1d4damage,maybeslowed.
SummonNaturesAllyIII:Callscreaturetofight.
4thLevelDruidSpells
AirWalk:Subjecttreadsonairasifsolid(climbat45degreeangle).
AntiplantShell:Keepsanimatedplantsatbay.
Blight:Withersoneplantordeals1d6/leveldamagetoplantcreature.
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CommandPlants:Swaytheactionsofoneormoreplantcreatures.
FlameStrike:Smitefoeswithdivinefire(1d6/leveldamage).
GiantVermin:Turnscentipedes,scorpions,orspidersintogiantvermin.
IceStorm:Haildeals5d6damageincylinder40ft.across.
Reincarnate:Bringsdeadsubjectbackinarandombody.
RustingGrasp:Yourtouchcorrodesironandalloys.
SpikeStones:Creaturesinareatake1d8damage,maybeslowed.
SummonNaturesAllyIV:Callscreaturetofight.
5thLevelDruidSpells
AnimalGrowth:Oneanimal/twolevelsdoublesinsize.
Atonement:Removesburdenofmisdeedsfromsubject.
AwakenX:Animalortreegainshumanintellect.
BalefulPolymorph:Transformssubjectintoharmlessanimal.
CallLightningStorm:Ascalllightning,but5d6damageperbolt.
CommunewithNature:Learnaboutterrainfor1mile/level.
ControlWinds:Changewinddirectionandspeed.
DeathWard:Grantsimmunitytoalldeathspellsandnegativeenergyeffects.
HallowM:Designateslocationasholy.
InsectPlague:Locustswarmsattackcreatures.
StoneskinM:Ignore10pointsofdamageperattack.
SummonNaturesAllyV:Callscreaturetofight.
TransmuteMudtoRock:Transformstwo10ft.cubesperlevel.
TransmuteRocktoMud:Transformstwo10ft.cubesperlevel.
TreeStride:Stepfromonetreetoanotherfaraway.
UnhallowM:Designateslocationasunholy.
WallofFire:Deals2d4firedamageoutto10ft.and1d4outto20ft.Passingthroughwalldeals2d6damage+1/level.
WallofThorns:Thornsdamageanyonewhotriestopass.
6thLevelDruidSpells
AntilifeShell:10ft.radiusfieldhedgesoutlivingcreatures.
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FireSeeds:Acornsandberriesbecomegrenadesandbombs.
Ironwood:Magicwoodisstrongassteel.
Liveoak:Oakbecomestreantguardian.
MoveEarth:Digstrenchesandbuildshills.
RepelWood:Pushesawaywoodenobjects.
Spellstaff:Storesonespellinwoodenquarterstaff.
StoneTell:Talktonaturalorworkedstone.
SummonNaturesAllyVI:Callscreaturetofight.
TransportviaPlants:Moveinstantlyfromoneplanttoanotherofthesamekind.
7thLevelDruidSpells
AnimatePlants:Oneormoreplantsanimateandfightforyou.
Changestaff:Yourstaffbecomesatreantoncommand.
CreepingDoom:Swarmsofcentipedesattackatyourcommand.
FireStorm:Deals1d6/levelfiredamage.
Heal:Cures10points/levelofdamage,alldiseasesandmentalconditions.
SummonNaturesAllyVII:Callscreaturetofight.
Sunbeam:Beamblindsanddeals4d6damage.
TransmuteMetaltoWood:Metalwithin40ft.becomeswood.
WindWalk:Youandyouralliesturnvaporousandtravelfast.
8thLevelDruidSpells
AnimalShapes:Oneally/levelpolymorphsintochosenanimal.
ControlPlants:Controlactionsofoneormoreplantcreatures.
CureSeriousWounds,Mass:Cures3d8damage+1/levelformanycreatures.
Earthquake:Intensetremorshakes5ft./levelradius.
FingerofDeath:Killsonesubject.
RepelMetalorStone:Pushesawaymetalandstone.
ReverseGravity:Objectsandcreaturesfallupward.
SummonNaturesAllyVIII:Callscreaturetofight.
Sunburst:Blindsallwithin10ft.,deals6d6damage.
Whirlwind:Cyclonedealsdamageandcanpickupcreatures.
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WordofRecall:Teleportsyoubacktodesignatedplace.
9thLevelDruidSpells
Antipathy:Objectorlocationaffectedbyspellrepelscertaincreatures.
CureCriticalWounds,Mass:Cures4d8damage+1/levelformanycreatures.
ElementalSwarm:Summonsmultipleelementals.
Foresight:Sixthsensewarnsofimpendingdanger.
Regenerate:Subjectsseveredlimbsgrowback,cures4d8damage+1/level(max+35).
Shambler:Summons1d4+2shamblingmoundstofightforyou.
ShapechangeF:Transformsyouintoanycreature,andchangeformsonceperround.
StormofVengeance:Stormrainsacid,lightning,andhail.
SummonNaturesAllyIX:Callscreaturetofight.
SympathyM:Objectorlocationattractscertaincreatures.
PaladinSpells
1stLevelPaladinSpells
Bless:Alliesgain+1onattackrollsand+1onsavesagainstfear.
BlessWater:Makesholywater.
BlessWeapon:Weaponstrikestrueagainstevilfoes.
DetectPoison:Detectspoisoninonecreatureorsmallobject.
DivineFavor:Yougain+1perthreelevelsonattackanddamagerolls.
ProtectionfromChaos/Evil:+2toACandsaves,countermindcontrol,hedgeoutelementalsandoutsiders.
2ndLevelPaladinSpells
RemoveParalysis:Freesoneormorecreaturesfromparalysisorsloweffect.
ShieldOtherF:Youtakehalfofsubjectsdamage.
ZoneofTruth:Subjectswithinrangecannotlie.
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3rdLevelPaladinSpells
DiscernLies:Revealsdeliberatefalsehoods.
HealMount:Ashealonwarhorseorotherspecialmount.
MagicCircleagainstChaos:Asprotectionfromchaos,but10ft.radiusand10min./level.
MagicCircleagainstEvil:Asprotectionfromevil,but10ft.radiusand10min./level.
MagicWeapon,Greater:+1bonus/fourlevels(max+5).
Prayer:Allies+1bonusonmostrolls,enemies1penalty.
RemoveBlindness/Deafness:Curesnormalormagicalconditions.
4thLevelPaladinSpells
DeathWard:Grantsimmunitytodeathspellsandnegativeenergyeffects.
DispelChaos:+4bonusagainstattacksbychaoticcreatures.
DispelEvil:+4bonusagainstattacksbyevilcreatures.
HolySword:Weaponbecomes+5,deals+2d6damageagainstevil.
MarkofJustice:Designatesactionthatwilltriggercurseonsubject.
RestorationM:Restoreslevelandabilityscoredrains.
RangerSpells
1stLevelRangerSpells
CalmAnimals:Calms(2d4+level)HDofanimals.
CharmAnimal:Makesoneanimalyourfriend.
DetectAnimalsorPlants:Detectskindsofanimalsorplants.
DetectSnaresandPits:Revealsnaturalorprimitivetraps.
Entangle:Plantsentangleeveryonein40ft.radiuscircle.
HidefromAnimals:Animalscantperceiveonesubject/level.
Longstrider:Increasesyourspeed.
MagicFang:Onenaturalweaponofsubjectcreaturegets+1onattackanddamagerolls.
PasswithoutTrace:Onesubject/levelleavesnotracks.
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SummonNaturesAllyI:Callsanimaltofightforyou.
2ndLevelRangerSpells
Barkskin:Grants+2(orhigher)enhancementtonaturalarmor.
HoldAnimal:Paralyzesoneanimalfor1round/level.
Snare:Createsamagicboobytrap.
SpikeGrowth:Creaturesinareatake1d4damage,maybeslowed.
SummonNaturesAllyII:Callsanimaltofightforyou.
3rdLevelRangerSpells
CommandPlants:Swaytheactionsofoneormoreplantcreatures.
Darkvision:See60ft.intotaldarkness.
DiminishPlants:Reducessizeorblightsgrowthofnormalplants.
MagicFang,Greater:Onenaturalweaponofsubjectcreaturegets+1/threecasterlevelsonattackanddamagerolls
(max+5).
PlantGrowth:Growsvegetation,improvescrops.
ReduceAnimal:Shrinksonewillinganimal.
SummonNaturesAllyIII:Callsanimaltofightforyou.
TreeShape:Youlookexactlylikeatreefor1hour/level.
WaterWalk:Subjecttreadsonwaterasifsolid.
4thLevelRangerSpells
CommunewithNature:Learnaboutterrainfor1mile/level.
NondetectionM:Hidessubjectfromdivination,scrying.
SummonNaturesAllyIV:Callsanimaltofightforyou.
TreeStride:Stepfromonetreetoanotherfaraway.
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Sorcerer/WizardSpells
0LevelSorcerer/WizardSpells(Cantrips)
Abjur:
Conj:
AcidSplash:Orbdeals1d3aciddamage.
Div:
DetectPoison:Detectspoisoninonecreatureorsmallobject.
Ench:
Daze:Humanoidcreatureof4HDorlesslosesnextaction.
Evoc:
DancingLights:Createstorchesorotherlights.
Flare:Dazzlesonecreature(1onattackrolls).
RayofFrost:Raydeals1d3colddamage.
Illus:
GhostSound:Figmentsounds.
Necro:
DisruptUndead:Deals1d6damagetooneundead.
TouchofFatigue:Touchattackfatiguestarget.
Trans:
MageHand:5poundtelekinesis.
Message:Whisperedconversationatdistance.
Open/Close:Opensorclosessmallorlightthings.
Univ:
ArcaneMark:Inscribesapersonalrune(visibleorinvisible).
Prestidigitation:Performsminortricks.
1stLevelSorcerer/WizardSpells
Abjur:
HoldPortal:Holdsdoorshut.
ProtectionfromChaos/Evil/Good/Law:+2toACandsaves,countermindcontrol,hedgeoutelementalsandoutsiders.
Shield:Invisiblediscgives+4toAC,blocksmagicmissiles.
Conj:
Grease:Makes10ft.squareoroneobjectslippery.
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MageArmor:Givessubject+4armorbonus.
Mount:Summonsridinghorsefor2hours/level.
UnseenServant:Invisibleforceobeysyourcommands.
Div:
DetectSecretDoors:Revealshiddendoorswithin60ft.
IdentifyM:Determinespropertiesofmagicitem.
TrueStrike:+20onyournextattackroll.
Ench:
CharmPerson:Makesonepersonyourfriend.
Hypnotism:Fascinates2d4HDofcreatures.
Sleep:Puts4HDofcreaturesintomagicalslumber.
Evoc:
BurningHands:1d4/levelfiredamage(max5d4).
FloatingDisk:Creates3ft.diameterhorizontaldiskthatholds100lb./level.
MagicMissile:1d4+1damage;+1missilepertwolevelsabove1st(max5).
ShockingGrasp:Touchdelivers1d6/levelelectricitydamage(max5d6).
Illus:
ColorSpray:Knocksunconscious,blinds,and/orstuns1d6weakcreatures.
DisguiseSelf:Changesyourappearance.
MagicAura:Altersobjectsmagicaura.
SilentImage:Createsminorillusionofyourdesign.
Ventriloquism:Throwsvoicefor1min./level.
Necro:
ChillTouch:Onetouch/leveldeals1d6damageandpossibly1Strdamage.
RayofEnfeeblement:Raydeals1d6+1pertwolevelsStrdamage.
Trans:
AnimateRope:Makesaropemoveatyourcommand.
EnlargePerson:Humanoidcreaturedoublesinsize.
Erase:Mundaneormagicalwritingvanishes.
ExpeditiousRetreat:Yourspeedincreasesby30ft.
FeatherFall:Objectsorcreaturesfallslowly.
ReducePerson:Humanoidcreaturehalvesinsize.
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2ndLevelSorcerer/WizardSpells
Abjur:
ArcaneLockM:Magicallylocksaportalorchest.
ProtectionfromArrows:Subjectimmunetomostrangedattacks.
ResistEnergy:Ignoresfirst10(ormore)pointsofdamage/attackfromspecifiedenergytype.
Conj:
AcidArrow:Rangedtouchattack;2d4damagefor1round+1round/threelevels.
FogCloud:Fogobscuresvision.
Glitterdust:Blindscreatures,outlinesinvisiblecreatures.
Web:Fills20ft.radiusspreadwithstickyspiderwebs.
Div:
DetectThoughts:Allowslisteningtosurfacethoughts.
SeeInvisibility:Revealsinvisiblecreaturesorobjects.
Ench:
DazeMonster:Livingcreatureof6HDorlesslosesnextaction.
HideousLaughter:Subjectlosesactionsfor1round/level.
TouchofIdiocy:Subjecttakes1d6pointsofInt,Wis,andChadamage.
Evoc:
ContinualFlameM:Makesapermanent,heatlesstorch.
FlamingSphere:Createsrollingballoffire,2d6damage,lasts1round/level.
GustofWind:Blowsawayorknocksdownsmallercreatures.
ScorchingRay:Rangedtouchattackdeals4d6firedamage,+1ray/fourlevels(max3).
Illus:
Blur:Attacksmisssubject20%ofthetime.
HypnoticPattern:Fascinates(2d4+level)HDofcreatures.
Invisibility:Subjectisinvisiblefor1min./leveloruntilitattacks.
MagicMouthM:Speaksoncewhentriggered.
MinorImage:Assilentimage,plussomesound.
MirrorImage:Createsdecoyduplicatesofyou(1d4+1perthreelevels,max8).
Misdirection:Misleadsdivinationsforonecreatureorobject.
PhantomTrapM:Makesitemseemtrapped.
Necro:
Blindness/Deafness:Makessubjectblindedordeafened.
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CommandUndead:Undeadcreatureobeysyourcommands.
FalseLife:Gain1d10temporaryhp+1/level(max+10).
GhoulTouch:Paralyzesonesubject,whichexudesstEnch
thatmakesthosenearbysickened.
Scare:Panicscreaturesoflessthan6HD.
SpectralHand:Createsdisembodiedglowinghandtodelivertouchattacks.
Trans:
AlterSelf:Assumeformofasimilarcreature.
Darkvision:See60ft.intotaldarkness.
FoxsCunning:Subjectgains+4Intfor1min./level.
Knock:Openslockedormagicallysealeddoor.
Levitate:Subjectmovesupanddownatyourdirection.
Pyrotechnics:Turnsfireintoblindinglightorchokingsmoke.
RopeTrick:Asmanyaseightcreatureshideinextradimensionalspace.
SpiderClimb:Grantsabilitytowalkonwallsandceilings.
WhisperingWind:Sendsashortmessage1mile/level.
3rdLevelSorcerer/WizardSpells
Abjur:
DispelMagic:Cancelsmagicalspellsandeffects.
ExplosiveRunes:Deals6d6damagewhenread.
MagicCircleagainstChaos/Evil/Good/Law:Asprotectionspells,but10ft.radiusand10min./level.
NondetectionM:Hidessubjectfromdivination,scrying.
Conj:
PhantomSteed:Magichorseappearsfor1hour/level.
SepiaSnakeSigilM:Createstextsymbolthatimmobilizesreader.
SleetStorm:Hampersvisionandmovement.
StinkingCloud:Nauseatingvapors,1round/level.
Div:
ArcaneSight:Magicalaurasbecomevisibletoyou.
Clairaudience/Clairvoyance:Hearorseeatadistancefor1min./level.
Ench:
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DeepSlumber:Puts10HDofcreaturestosleep.
Heroism:Gives+2bonusonattackrolls,saves,skillchecks.
Rage:Subjectsgains+2toStrandCon,+1onWillsaves,2toAC.
Suggestion:Compelssubjecttofollowstatedcourseofaction.
Evoc:
Fireball:1d6damageperlevel,20ft.radius.
LightningBolt:Electricitydeals1d6/leveldamage.
TinyHut:Createsshelterfortencreatures.
Illus:
Displacement:Attacksmisssubject50%.
IllusoryScriptM:Onlyintendedreadercandecipher.
InvisibilitySphere:Makeseveryonewithin10ft.invisible.
MajorImage:Assilentimage,plussound,smellandthermaleffects.
Necro:
GentleRepose:Preservesonecorpse.
HaltUndead:Immobilizesundeadfor1round/level.
RayofExhaustion:Raymakessubjectexhausted.
VampiricTouch:Touchdeals1d6/twolevelsdamage;castergainsdamageashp.
Trans:
Blink:Yourandomlyvanishandreappearfor1round/level.
FlameArrow:Arrowsdeal+1d6firedamage.
Fly:Subjectfliesatspeedof60ft.
GaseousForm:Subjectbecomesinsubstantialandcanflyslowly.
Haste:Onecreature/levelmovesfaster,+1onattackrolls,AC,andReflexsaves.
KeenEdge:Doublesnormalweaponsthreatrange.
MagicWeapon,Greater:+1/fourlevels(max+5).
SecretPage:Changesonepagetohideitsrealcontent.
ShrinkItem:Objectshrinkstoonesixteenthsize.
Slow:Onesubject/leveltakesonlyoneaction/round,2toAC,2onattackrolls.
4thLevelSorcerer/WizardSpells
Abjur:
DimensionalAnchor:Barsextradimensionalmovement.
FireTrapM:Openedobjectdeals1d4damage+1/level.
GlobeofInvulnerability,Lesser:Stops1stthrough3rdlevelspelleffects.
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StoneskinM:Ignore10pointsofdamageperattack.
Conj:
BlackTentacles:Tentaclesgrappleallwithin15ft.spread.
DimensionDoor:Teleportsyoushortdistance.
MinorCreation:Createsoneclothorwoodobject.
SecureShelter:Createssturdycottage.
SolidFog:Blocksvisionandslowsmovement.
Div:
ArcaneEye:Invisiblefloatingeyemoves30ft./round.
DetectScrying:Alertsyouofmagicaleavesdropping.
LocateCreature:Indicatesdirectiontofamiliarcreature.
Ench:
CharmMonster:Makesmonsterbelieveitisyourally.
Confusion:Subjectsbehaveoddlyfor1round/level.
CrushingDespair:Subjectstake2onattackrolls,damagerolls,saves,andchecks.
Geas,Lesser:Commandssubjectof7HDorless.
Evoc:
FireShield:Creaturesattackingyoutakefiredamage;youreprotectedfromheatorcold.
IceStorm:Haildeals5d6damageincylinder40ft.across.
ResilientSphere:Forceglobeprotectsbuttrapsonesubject.
Shout:Deafensallwithinconeanddeals5d6sonicdamage.
WallofFire:Deals2d4firedamageoutto10ft.and1d4outto20ft.Passingthroughwalldeals2d6damage+1/level.
WallofIce:Iceplanecreateswallwith15hp+1/level,orhemispherecantrapcreaturesinside.
Illus:
HallucinatoryTerrain:Makesonetypeofterrainappearlikeanother(fieldintoforest,orthelike).
IllusoryWall:Wall,floor,orceilinglooksreal,butanythingcanpassthrough.
Invisibility,Greater:Asinvisibility,butsubjectcanattackandstayinvisible.
PhantasmalKiller:Fearsomeillusionkillssubjectordeals3d6damage.
RainbowPattern:Lightsfascinate24HDofcreatures.
ShadowConjuration:Mimicsconjurationbelow4thlevel,butonly20%real.
Necro:
AnimateDeadM:Createsundeadskeletonsandzombies.
BestowCurse:6toanabilityscore;4onattackrolls,saves,andchecks;or50%chanceoflosingeachaction.
Enervation:Subjectgains1d4negativelevels.
Fear:Subjectswithinconefleefor1round/level.
Trans:
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EnlargePerson,Mass:Enlargesseveralcreatures.
MnemonicEnhancerF:Wizardonly.Preparesextraspellsorretainsonejustcast.
Polymorph:Givesonewillingsubjectanewform.
ReducePerson,Mass:Reducesseveralcreatures.
Abjur:
Dismissal:Forcesacreaturetoreturntonativeplane.
MagesPrivateSanctum:Preventsanyonefromviewingorscryinganareafor24hours.
Conj:
Cloudkill:Kills3HDorless;46HDsaveordie,6+HDtakeCondamage.
MagesFaithfulHound:Phantomdogcanguard,attack.
MajorCreation:Asminorcreation,plusstoneandmetal.
PlanarBinding,Lesser:Trapsextraplanarcreatureof6HDorlessuntilitperformsatask.
SecretChestF:HidesexpensivechestonEtherealPlane;youretrieveitatwill.
Teleport:Instantlytransportsyouasfaras100miles/level.
Div:
ContactOtherPlane:Letsyouaskquestionofextraplanarentity.
PryingEyes:1d4+1/levelfloatingeyesscoutforyou.
TelepathicBond:Linkletsalliescommunicate.
Ench:
DominatePerson:Controlshumanoidtelepathically.
Feeblemind:SubjectsIntandChadropto1.
HoldMonster:Asholdperson,butanycreature.
MindFog:Subjectsinfogget10toWisandWillchecks.
SymbolofSleepM:Triggeredruneputsnearbycreaturesintocatatonicslumber.
Evoc:
ConeofCold:1d6/levelcolddamage.
InterposingHand:Handprovidescoveragainstoneopponent.
Sending:Deliversshortmessageanywhere,instantly.
WallofForce:Wallisimmunetodamage.
Illus:
Dream:Sendsmessagetoanyonesleeping.
FalseVisionM:Foolsscryingwithanillusion.
MirageArcana:Ashallucinatoryterrain,plusstructures.
Nightmare:Sendsvisiondealing1d10damage,fatigue.
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PersistentImage:Asmajorimage,butnoconcentrationrequired.
Seeming:Changesappearanceofonepersonpertwolevels.
ShadowEvocation:Mimicsevocationbelow5thlevel,butonly20%real.
Necro:
Blight:Withersoneplantordeals1d6/leveldamagetoplantcreature.
MagicJarF:Enablespossessionofanothercreature.
SymbolofPainM:Triggeredrunewracksnearbycreatureswithpain.
WavesofFatigue:Severaltargetsbecomefatigued.
Trans:
BalefulPolymorph:Transformssubjectintoharmlessanimal.
Fabricate:Transformsrawmaterialsintofinisheditems.
OverlandFlight:Youflyataspeedof40ft.andcanhustleoverlongdistances.
Passwall:Createspassagethroughwoodorstonewall.
Telekinesis:Movesobject,attackscreature,orhurlsobjectorcreature.
TransmuteMudtoRock:Transformstwo10ft.cubesperlevel.
TransmuteRocktoMud:Transformstwo10ft.cubesperlevel.
Univ:
PermanencyX:Makescertainspellspermanent.
Abjur:
AntimagicField:Negatesmagicwithin10ft.
GlobeofInvulnerability:Aslesserglobeofinvulnerability,plus4thlevelspelleffects.
GuardsandWards:Arrayofmagiceffectsprotectarea.
Repulsion:Creaturescantapproachyou.
Conj:
AcidFog:Fogdealsaciddamage.
PlanarBinding:Aslesserplanarbinding,butupto12HD.
WallofIronM:30hp/fourlevels;cantoppleontofoes.
Div:
AnalyzeDweomerF:Revealsmagicalaspectsofsubject.
LegendLoreMF:Letsyoulearntalesaboutaperson,place,orthing.
Ench:
Heroism,Greater:Gives+4bonusonattackrolls,saves,skillchecks;immunitytofear;temporaryhp.
Suggestion,Mass:Assuggestion,plusonesubject/level.
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SymbolofPersuasionM:Triggeredrunecharmsnearbycreatures.
Evoc:
ChainLightning:1d6/leveldamage;1secondarybolt/leveleachdealshalfdamage.
ContingencyF:Setstriggerconditionforanotherspell.
ForcefulHand:Handpushescreaturesaway.
FreezingSphere:Freezeswaterordealscolddamage.
Illus:
Mislead:Turnsyouinvisibleandcreatesillusorydouble.
PermanentImage:Includessight,sound,andsmell.
ProgrammedImageM:Asmajorimage,plustriggeredbyevent.
ShadowWalk:Stepintoshadowtotravelrapidly.
Veil:Changesappearanceofgroupofcreatures.
Necro:
CircleofDeathM:Kills1d4/levelHDofcreatures.
CreateUndeadM:Createsghouls,ghasts,mummies,ormohrgs.
Eyebite:Targetbecomespanicked,sickened,andcomatose.
SymbolofFearM:Triggeredrunepanicsnearbycreatures.
UndeathtoDeathM:Destroys1d4/levelHDofundead(max20d4).
Trans:
Disintegrate:Makesonecreatureorobjectvanish.
FleshtoStone:Turnssubjectcreatureintostatue.
FoxsCunning,Mass:Asfoxscunning,affectsonesubject/level.
MagesLucubration:Wizardonly.Recallsspellof5thlevelorlower.
MoveEarth:Digstrenchesandbuildhills.
StonetoFlesh:Restorespetrifiedcreature.
TransformationM:Yougaincombatbonuses.
Abjur:
Banishment:Banishes2HD/levelofextraplanarcreatures.
Sequester:Subjectisinvisibletosightandscrying;renderscreaturecomatose.
SpellTurning:Reflect1d4+6spelllevelsbackatcaster.
Conj:
InstantSummonsM:Preparedobjectappearsinyourhand.
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MagesMagnificentMansionF:Doorleadstoextradimensionalmansion.
PhaseDoor:Createsaninvisiblepassagethroughwoodorstone.
PlaneShiftF:Asmanyaseightsubjectstraveltoanotherplane.
SummonMonsterVII:Callsextraplanarcreaturetofightforyou.
Teleport,Greater:Asteleport,butnorangelimitandnoofftargetarrival.
TeleportObject:Asteleport,butaffectsatouchedobject.
Div:
ArcaneSight,Greater:Asarcanesight,butalsorevealsmagiceffectsoncreaturesandobjects.
VisionMX:Aslegendlore,butquickerandstrenuous.
Ench:
HoldPerson,Mass:Asholdperson,butallwithin30ft.
Insanity:Subjectsufferscontinuousconfusion.
PowerWordBlind:Blindscreaturewith200hporless.
SymbolofStunningM:Triggeredrunestunsnearbycreatures.
Evoc:
DelayedBlastFireball:1d6/levelfiredamage;youcanpostponeblastfor5rounds.
ForcecageM:Cubeorcageofforceimprisonsallinside.
GraspingHand:Handprovidescover,pushes,orgrapples.
MagesSwordF:Floatingmagicbladestrikesopponents.
PrismaticSpray:Rayshitsubjectswithvarietyofeffects.
Illus:
Invisibility,Mass:Asinvisibility,butaffectsallinrange.
ProjectImage:Illusorydoublecantalkandcastspells.
ShadowConjuration,Greater:Asshadowconjuration,butupto6thleveland60%real.
SimulacrumMX:Createspartiallyrealdoubleofacreature.
Necro:
ControlUndead:Undeaddontattackyouwhileunderyourcommand.
FingerofDeath:Killsonesubject.
SymbolofWeaknessM:Triggeredruneweakensnearbycreatures.
WavesofExhaustion:Severaltargetsbecomeexhausted.
Trans:
EtherealJaunt:Youbecomeetherealfor1round/level.
ReverseGravity:Objectsandcreaturesfallupward.
Statue:Subjectcanbecomeastatueatwill.
Univ:
LimitedWishX:Altersrealitywithinspelllimits.
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Abjur:
DimensionalLock:Teleportationandinterplanartravelblockedforoneday/level.
MindBlank:Subjectisimmunetomental/emotionalmagicandscrying.
PrismaticWall:Wallscolorshavearrayofeffects.
ProtectionfromSpellsMF:Confers+8resistancebonus.
Conj:
IncendiaryCloud:Clouddeals4d6firedamage/round.
Maze:Trapssubjectinextradimensionalmaze.
PlanarBinding,Greater:Aslesserplanarbinding,butupto18HD.
SummonMonsterVIII:Callsextraplanarcreaturetofightforyou.
TraptheSoulMF:Imprisonssubjectwithingem.
Div:
DiscernLocation:Revealsexactlocationofcreatureorobject.
MomentofPrescience:Yougaininsightbonusonsingleattackroll,check,orsave.
PryingEyes,Greater:Aspryingeyes,buteyeshavetrueseeing.
Ench:
Antipathy:Objectorlocationaffectedbyspellrepelscertaincreatures.
BindingM:Utilizesanarrayoftechniquestoimprisonacreature.
CharmMonster,Mass:Ascharmmonster,butallwithin30ft.
Demand:Assending,plusyoucansendsuggestion.
IrresistibleDance:Forcessubjecttodance.
PowerWordStun:Stunscreaturewith150hporless.
SymbolofInsanityM:Triggeredrunerendersnearbycreaturesinsane.
SympathyF:Objectorlocationattractscertaincreatures.
Evoc:
ClenchedFist:Largehandprovidescover,pushes,orattacksyourfoes.
PolarRay:Rangedtouchattackdeals1d6/levelcolddamage.
Shout,Greater:Devastatingyelldeals10d6sonicdamage;stunscreatures,damagesobjects.
Sunburst:Blindsallwithin10ft.,deals6d6damage.
Illus:
ScintillatingPattern:Twistingcolorsconfuse,stun,orrenderunconscious.
Screen:Illusionhidesareafromvision,scrying.
ShadowEvocation,Greater:Asshadowevocation,butupto7thleveland60%real.
TelekineticSphere:Asresilientsphere,butyoumovespheretelekinetically.
Necro:
CloneMF:Duplicateawakenswhenoriginaldies.
CreateGreaterUndeadM:Createshadows,wraiths,spectres,ordevourers.
HorridWilting:Deals1d6/leveldamagewithin30ft.
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SymbolofDeathM:Triggeredruneslaysnearbycreatures.
Trans:
IronBody:Yourbodybecomeslivingiron.
PolymorphAnyObject:Changesanysubjectintoanythingelse.
TemporalStasisM:Putssubjectintosuspendedanimation.
Abjur:
Freedom:Releasescreaturefromimprisonment.
Imprisonment:Entombssubjectbeneaththeearth.
MagesDisjunction:Dispelsmagic,disenchantsmagicitems.
PrismaticSphere:Asprismaticwall,butsurroundsonallsides.
Conj:
GateX:Connectstwoplanesfortravelorsummoning.
RefugeM:Altersitemtotransportitspossessortoyou.
SummonMonsterIX:Callsextraplanarcreaturetofightforyou.
TeleportationCircleM:Circleteleportsanycreatureinsidetodesignatedspot.
Div:
Foresight:Sixthsensewarnsofimpendingdanger.
Ench:
DominateMonster:Asdominateperson,butanycreature.
HoldMonster,Mass:Asholdmonster,butallwithin30ft.
PowerWordKill:Killsonecreaturewith100hporless.
Evoc:
CrushingHand:Largehandprovidescover,pushes,orcrushesyourfoes.
MeteorSwarm:Fourexplodingsphereseachdeal6d6firedamage.
Illus:
Shades:Asshadowconjuration,butupto8thleveland80%real.
Weird:Asphantasmalkiller,butaffectsallwithin30ft.
Necro:
AstralProjectionM:ProjectsyouandcompanionsontoAstralPlane.
EnergyDrain:Subjectgains2d4negativelevels.
SoulBindF:Trapsnewlydeadsoultopreventresurrection.
WailoftheBanshee:Killsonecreature/level.
Trans:
Etherealness:TraveltoEtherealPlanewithcompanions.
ShapechangeF:Transformsyouintoanycreature,andchangeformsonceperround.
TimeStop:Youactfreelyfor1d4+1rounds.
Univ:
WishX:Aslimitedwish,butwithfewerlimits.
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Spells
AcidArrow
Conjuration(Creation)[Acid]
Level:Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M,F
CastingTime:1standardaction
Range:Long(400ft.+40ft./level)
Effect:Onearrowofacid
Duration:1round+1roundperthreelevels
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Amagicalarrowofacidspringsfromyourhandandspeedstoitstarget.Youmustsucceedonarangedtouchattacktohit
yourtarget.Thearrowdeals2d4pointsofaciddamagewithnosplashdamage.Foreverythreecasterlevels(toa
maximumof18th),theacid,unlesssomehowneutralized,lastsforanotherround,dealinganother2d4pointsofdamagein
thatround.
MaterialComponent:Powderedrhubarbleafandanaddersstomach.
Focus:Adart.
AcidFog
Level:Sor/Wiz6,Water7
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Medium(100ft.+10ft./level)
Effect:Fogspreadsin20ft.radius,20ft.high
Duration:1round/level
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Acidfogcreatesabillowingmassofmistyvaporssimilartothatproducedbyasolidfogspell.Inadditiontoslowing
creaturesdownandobscuringsight,thisspellsvaporsarehighlyacidic.Eachroundonyourturn,startingwhenyoucast
thespell,thefogdeals2d6pointsofaciddamagetoeachcreatureandobjectwithinit.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Apinchofdried,powderedpeascombinedwithpowderedanimalhoof.
AcidSplash
Level:Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S
Range:Close(25ft.+5ft./2levels)
Effect:Onemissileofacid
Duration:Instantaneous
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
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Youfireasmallorbofacidatthetarget.Youmustsucceedonarangedtouchattacktohityourtarget.Theorbdeals1d3
pointsofaciddamage.
Aid
Enchantment(Compulsion)[MindAffecting]
Level:Clr2,Good2,Luck2
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Target:Livingcreaturetouched
Duration:1min./level
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes(harmless)
Aidgrantsthetargeta+1moralebonusonattackrollsandsavesagainstfeareffects,plustemporaryhitpointsequalto
1d8+casterlevel(toamaximumof1d8+10temporaryhitpointsatcasterlevel10th).
AirWalk
Transmutation[Air]
Level:Air4,Clr4,Drd4
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Target:Creature(Gargantuanorsmaller)touched
SavingThrow:None
Thesubjectcantreadonairasifwalkingonsolidground.Movingupwardissimilartowalkingupahill.Themaximum
upwardordownwardanglepossibleis45degrees,atarateequaltoonehalftheairwalkersnormalspeed.
Astrongwind(21+mph)canpushthesubjectalongorholditback.Attheendofitsturneachround,thewindblowsthe
airwalker5feetforeach5milesperhourofwindspeed.Thecreaturemaybesubjecttoadditionalpenaltiesin
exceptionallystrongorturbulentwinds,suchaslossofcontrolovermovementorphysicaldamagefrombeingbuffeted
about.
Shouldthespelldurationexpirewhilethesubjectisstillaloft,themagicfailsslowly.Thesubjectfloatsdownward60feet
perroundfor1d6rounds.Ifitreachesthegroundinthatamountoftime,itlandssafely.Ifnot,itfallstherestofthe
distance,taking1d6pointsofdamageper10feetoffall.Sincedispellingaspelleffectivelyendsit,thesubjectalso
descendsinthiswayiftheairwalkspellisdispelled,butnotifitisnegatedbyanantimagicfield.
Youcancastairwalkonaspeciallytrainedmountsoitcanberiddenthroughtheair.Youcantrainamounttomovewith
theaidofairwalk(countsasatrick;seeHandleAnimalskill)withoneweekofworkandaDC25HandleAnimalcheck.
Alarm
Abjuration
Level:Brd1,Rgr1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S,F/DF
Area:20ft.radiusemanationcenteredonapointinspace
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Duration:2hours/level(D)
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
AlarmsoundsamentaloraudiblealarmeachtimeacreatureofTinyorlargersizeentersthewardedareaortouchesit.A
creaturethatspeaksthepassword(determinedbyyouatthetimeofcasting)doesnotsetoffthealarm.Youdecideatthe
timeofcastingwhetherthealarmwillbementaloraudible.
MentalAlarm:Amentalalarmalertsyou(andonlyyou)solongasyouremainwithin1mileofthewardedarea.Younote
asinglementalpingthatawakensyoufromnormalsleepbutdoesnototherwisedisturbconcentration.Asilencespellhas
noeffectonamentalalarm.
AudibleAlarm:Anaudiblealarmproducesthesoundofahandbell,andanyonewithin60feetofthewardedareacanhear
itclearly.Reducethedistanceby10feetforeachinterposingcloseddoorandby20feetforeachsubstantialinterposing
wall.
Inquietconditions,theringingcanbeheardfaintlyasfaras180feetaway.Thesoundlastsfor1round.Creatureswithina
silencespellcannotheartheringing.
Etherealorastralcreaturesdonottriggerthealarm.
Alarmcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
ArcaneFocus:Atinybellandapieceofveryfinesilverwire
AlignWeapon
Transmutation[seetext]
Level:Clr2
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Target:Weapontouchedorfiftyprojectiles(allofwhichmustbeincontactwitheachotheratthetimeofcasting)
SavingThrow:Willnegates(harmless,object)
SpellResistance:Yes(harmless,object)
Alignweaponmakesaweapongood,evil,lawful,orchaotic,asyouchoose.Aweaponthatisalignedcanbypassthe
damagereductionofcertaincreatures.Thisspellhasnoeffectonaweaponthatalreadyhasanalignment.
Youcantcastthisspellonanaturalweapon,suchasanunarmedstrike.
Whenyoumakeaweapongood,evil,lawful,orchaotic,alignweaponisagood,evil,lawful,orchaoticspell,respectively.
AlterSelf
Transmutation
Level:Brd2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S
Range:Personal
Target:You
Duration:10min./level(D)
Youassumetheformofacreatureofthesametypeasyournormalform.Thenewformmustbewithinonesizecategoryof
yournormalsize.ThemaximumHDofanassumedformisequaltoyourcasterlevel,toamaximumof5HDat5thlevel.
Youcanchangeintoamemberofyourownkindorevenintoyourself.
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Youretainyourownabilityscores.Yourclassandlevel,hitpoints,alignment,baseattackbonus,andbasesavebonusesall
remainthesame.Youretainallsupernaturalandspelllikespecialattacksandqualitiesofyournormalform,exceptfor
thoserequiringabodypartthatthenewformdoesnothave(suchasamouthforabreathweaponoreyesforagaze
attack).
Youkeepallextraordinaryspecialattacksandqualitiesderivedfromclasslevels,butyouloseanyfromyournormalform
thatarenotderivedfromclasslevels.
Ifthenewformiscapableofspeech,youcancommunicatenormally.Youretainanyspellcastingabilityyouhadinyour
originalform,butthenewformmustbeabletospeakintelligibly(thatis,speakalanguage)touseverbalcomponentsand
musthavelimbscapableoffinemanipulationtousesomaticormaterialcomponents.
Youacquirethephysicalqualitiesofthenewformwhileretainingyourownmind.Physicalqualitiesincludenaturalsize,
mundanemovementcapabilities(suchasburrowing,climbing,walking,swimming,andflightwithwings,toamaximum
speedof120feetforflyingor60feetfornonflyingmovement),naturalarmorbonus,naturalweapons(suchasclaws,bite,
andsoon),racialskillbonuses,racialbonusfeats,andanygrossphysicalqualities(presenceorabsenceofwings,number
ofextremities,andsoforth).Abodywithextralimbsdoesnotallowyoutomakemoreattacks(ormoreadvantageoustwo
weaponattacks)thannormal.
Youdonotgainanyextraordinaryspecialattacksorspecialqualitiesnotnotedaboveunderphysicalqualities,suchas
darkvision,lowlightvision,blindsense,blindsight,fasthealing,regeneration,scent,andsoforth.
Youdonotgainanysupernaturalspecialattacks,specialqualities,orspelllikeabilitiesofthenewform.Yourcreaturetype
andsubtype(ifany)remainthesameregardlessofyournewform.Youcannottaketheformofanycreaturewitha
template,evenifthattemplatedoesntchangethecreaturetypeorsubtype.
Youcanfreelydesignatethenewformsminorphysicalqualities(suchashaircolor,hairtexture,andskincolor)withinthe
normalrangesforacreatureofthatkind.Thenewformssignificantphysicalqualities(suchasheight,weight,andgender)
arealsounderyourcontrol,buttheymustfallwithinthenormsforthenewformskind.Youareeffectivelydisguisedasan
averagememberofthenewformsrace.Ifyouusethisspelltocreateadisguise,yougeta+10bonusonyourDisguise
check.
Whenthechangeoccurs,yourequipment,ifany,eitherremainswornorheldbythenewform(ifitiscapableofwearingor
holdingtheitem),ormeldsintothenewformandbecomesnonfunctional.Whenyoureverttoyourtrueform,anyobjects
previouslymeldedintothenewformreappearinthesamelocationonyourbodytheypreviouslyoccupiedandareonce
againfunctional.Anynewitemsyouworeintheassumedformandcantwearinyournormalformfalloffandlandatyour
feet;anythatyoucouldwearineitherformorcarryinabodypartcommontobothformsatthetimeofreversionarestill
heldinthesameway.Anypartofthebodyorpieceofequipmentthatisseparatedfromthewholerevertstoitstrueform.
AnalyzeDweomer
Divination
Level:Brd6,Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,F
Targets:Oneobjectorcreaturepercasterlevel
Duration:1round/level(D)
SavingThrow:NoneorWillnegates;seetext
SpellResistance:No
Youdiscernallspellsandmagicalpropertiespresentinanumberofcreaturesorobjects.Eachround,youmayexaminea
singlecreatureorobjectthatyoucanseeasafreeaction.Inthecaseofamagicitem,youlearnitsfunctions,howto
activateitsfunctions(ifappropriate),andhowmanychargesareleft(ifitusescharges).Inthecaseofanobjectorcreature
withactivespellscastuponit,youlearneachspell,itseffect,anditscasterlevel.
AnattendedobjectmayattemptaWillsavetoresistthiseffectifitsholdersodesires.Ifthesavesucceeds,youlearn
nothingabouttheobjectexceptwhatyoucandiscernbylookingatit.Anobjectthatmakesitssavecannotbeaffectedby
anyotheranalyzedweomerspellsfor24hours.
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Analyzedweomerdoesnotfunctionwhenusedonanartifact.
Focus:Atinylensofrubyorsapphiresetinasmallgoldenloop.Thegemstonemustbeworthatleast1,500gp.
AnimalGrowth
Transmutation
Level:Drd5,Rgr4,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S
Targets:Uptooneanimal(Gargantuanorsmaller)pertwolevels,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
SavingThrow:Fortitudenegates
SpellResistance:Yes
Anumberofanimalsgrowtotwicetheirnormalsizeandeighttimestheirnormalweight.Thisalterationchangeseach
animalssizecategorytothenextlargest,grantsita+8sizebonustoStrengthanda+4sizebonustoConstitution(and
thusanextra2hitpointsperHD),andimposesa2sizepenaltytoDexterity.Thecreaturesexistingnaturalarmorbonus
increasesby2.ThesizechangealsoaffectstheanimalsmodifiertoACandattackrollsanditsbasedamage.Theanimals
spaceandreachchangeasappropriatetothenewsize,butitsspeeddoesnotchange.
Thespellalsograntseachsubjectdamagereduction10/magicanda+4resistancebonusonsavingthrows.Ifinsufficient
roomisavailableforthedesiredgrowth,thecreatureattainsthemaximumpossiblesizeandmaymakeaStrengthcheck
(usingitsincreasedStrength)toburstanyenclosuresintheprocess.Ifitfails,itisconstrainedwithoutharmbythe
materialsenclosingitthespellcannotbeusedtocrushacreaturebyincreasingitssize.
Allequipmentwornorcarriedbyananimalissimilarlyenlargedbythespell,thoughthischangehasnoeffectonthe
magicalpropertiesofanysuchequipment.
Anyenlargeditemthatleavestheenlargedcreaturespossessioninstantlyreturnstoitsnormalsize.
Thespellgivesnomeansofcommandorinfluenceovertheenlargedanimals.
Multiplemagicaleffectsthatincreasesizedonotstack.
AnimalMessenger
Level:Brd2,Drd2,Rgr1
Components:V,S,M
Target:OneTinyanimal
Duration:Oneday/level
SavingThrow:None;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
YoucompelaTinyanimaltogotoaspotyoudesignate.Themostcommonuseforthisspellistogetananimaltocarrya
messagetoyourallies.Theanimalcannotbeonetamedortrainedbysomeoneelse,includingsuchcreaturesasfamiliars
andanimalcompanions.
Usingsometypeoffooddesirabletotheanimalasalure,youcalltheanimaltoyou.Itadvancesandawaitsyourbidding.
Youcanmentallyimpressontheanimalacertainplacewellknowntoyouoranobviouslandmark.Thedirectionsmustbe
simple,becausetheanimaldependsonyourknowledgeandcantfindadestinationonitsown.Youcanattachsomesmall
itemornotetothemessenger.Theanimalthengoestothedesignatedlocationandwaitsthereuntilthedurationofthe
spellexpires,whereuponitresumesitsnormalactivities.
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Duringthisperiodofwaiting,themessengerallowsotherstoapproachitandremoveanyscrollortokenitcarries.The
intendedrecipientgainsnospecialabilitytocommunicatewiththeanimalorreadanyattachedmessage(ifitswrittenina
languageheorshedoesntknow,forexample).
MaterialComponent:Amorseloffoodtheanimallikes.
AnimalShapes
Transmutation
Level:Animal7,Drd8
Components:V,S,DF
Targets:Uptoonewillingcreatureperlevel,allwithin30ft.ofeachother
Duration:1hour/level(D)
Aspolymorph,exceptyoupolymorphuptoonewillingcreaturepercasterlevelintoananimalofyourchoice;thespellhas
noeffectonunwillingcreatures.Allcreaturesmusttakethesamekindofanimalform.Recipientsremainintheanimal
formuntilthespellexpiresoruntilyoudismissitforallrecipients.Inaddition,anindividualsubjectmaychoosetoresume
itsnormalformasafullroundaction;doingsoendsthespellforthatsubjectalone.ThemaximumHDofanassumedform
isequaltothesubjectsHDoryourcasterlevel,whicheverislower,toamaximumof20HDat20thlevel.
AnimalTrance
Enchantment(Compulsion)[MindAffecting,Sonic]
Level:Brd2,Drd2
Components:V,S
Targets:AnimalsormagicalbeastswithIntelligence1or2
Duration:Concentration
SavingThrow:Willnegates;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Yourswayingmotionsandmusic(orsinging,orchanting)compelanimalsandmagicalbeaststodonothingbutwatchyou.
OnlyacreaturewithanIntelligencescoreof1or2canbefascinatedbythisspell.Roll2d6todeterminethetotalnumber
ofHDworthofcreaturesthatyoufascinate.Theclosesttargetsareselectedfirstuntilnomoretargetswithinrangecanbe
affected.
Amagicalbeast,adireanimal,orananimaltrainedtoattackorguardisallowedasavingthrow;ananimalnottrainedto
attackorguardisnot.
AnimateDead
Necromancy[Evil]
Level:Clr3,Death3,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Targets:Oneormorecorpsestouched
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SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellturnsthebonesorbodiesofdeadcreaturesintoundeadskeletonsorzombiesthatfollowyourspokencommands.
Theundeadcanfollowyou,ortheycanremaininanareaandattackanycreature(orjustaspecifickindofcreature)
enteringtheplace.Theyremainanimateduntiltheyaredestroyed.(Adestroyedskeletonorzombiecantbeanimated
again.)
Regardlessofthetypeofundeadyoucreatewiththisspell,youcantcreatemoreHDofundeadthantwiceyourcasterlevel
withasinglecastingofanimatedead.(Thedesecratespelldoublesthislimit)
Theundeadyoucreateremainunderyourcontrolindefinitely.Nomatterhowmanytimesyouusethisspell,however,you
cancontrolonly4HDworthofundeadcreaturespercasterlevel.Ifyouexceedthisnumber,allthenewlycreatedcreatures
fallunderyourcontrol,andanyexcessundeadfrompreviouscastingsbecomeuncontrolled.(Youchoosewhichcreatures
arereleased.)Ifyouareacleric,anyundeadyoumightcommandbyvirtueofyourpowertocommandorrebukeundead
donotcounttowardthelimit.
Skeletons:Askeletoncanbecreatedonlyfromamostlyintactcorpseorskeleton.Thecorpsemusthavebones.Ifaskeleton
ismadefromacorpse,thefleshfallsoffthebones.
Zombies:Azombiecanbecreatedonlyfromamostlyintactcorpse.Thecorpsemustbethatofacreaturewithatrue
anatomy.
MaterialComponent:Youmustplaceablackonyxgemworthatleast25gpperHitDieoftheundeadintothemouthor
eyesocketofeachcorpseyouintendtoanimate.Themagicofthespellturnsthesegemsintoworthless,burnedoutshells.
AnimateObjects
Transmutation
Level:Brd6,Chaos6,Clr6
Components:V,S
Targets:OneSmallobjectpercasterlevel;seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youimbueinanimateobjectswithmobilityandasemblanceoflife.Eachsuchanimatedobjectthenimmediatelyattacks
whomeverorwhateveryouinitiallydesignate.
Ananimatedobjectcanbeofanynonmagicalmaterial.YoumayanimateoneSmallorsmallerobjectoranequivalent
numberoflargerobjectspercasterlevel.AMediumobjectcountsastwoSmallorsmallerobjects,aLargeobjectasfour,a
Hugeobjectaseight,aGargantuanobjectassixteen,andaColossalobjectasthirtytwo.Youcanchangethedesignated
targetortargetsasamoveaction,asifdirectinganactivespell.
Thisspellcannotanimateobjectscarriedorwornbyacreature.
Animateobjectscanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
AnimatePlants
Transmutation
Level:Drd7,Plant7
Components:V
Targets:OneLargeplantperthreecasterlevelsorallplantswithinrange;seetext
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Duration:1round/levelor1hour/level;seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youimbueinanimateplantswithmobilityandasemblanceoflife.Eachanimatedplantthenimmediatelyattacks
whomeverorwhateveryouinitiallydesignateasthoughitwereananimatedobjectoftheappropriatesizecategory.You
mayanimateoneLargeorsmallerplant,oranequivalentnumberoflargerplants,perthreecasterlevels.AHugeplant
countsastwoLargeorsmallerplants,aGargantuanplantasfour,andaColossalplantaseight.Youcanchangethe
designatedtargetortargetsasamoveaction,asifdirectinganactivespell.
Usethestatisticsforanimatedobjects,exceptthatplantssmallerthanLargeusuallydonthavehardness.
Animateplantscannotaffectplantcreatures,nordoesitaffectnonlivingvegetablematerial.
Entangle:Alternatively,youmayimbueallplantswithinrangewithadegreeofmobility,whichallowsthemtoentwine
aroundcreaturesinthearea.Thisusageofthespellduplicatestheeffectofanentanglespell.Spellresistancedoesnotkeep
creaturesfrombeingentangled.Thiseffectlasts1hourpercasterlevel.
AnimateRope
Transmutation
Level:Brd1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S
Target:Oneropelikeobject,lengthupto50ft.+5ft./level;seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcananimateanonlivingropelikeobject.Themaximumlengthassumesaropewitha1inchdiameter.
Reducethemaximumlengthby50%foreveryadditionalinchofthickness,andincreaseitby50%foreachreductionofthe
ropesdiameterbyhalf.
Thepossiblecommandsarecoil(formaneat,coiledstack),coilandknot,loop,loopandknot,tieandknot,and
theoppositesofalloftheabove(uncoil,andsoforth).Youcangiveonecommandeachroundasamoveaction,asif
directinganactivespell.
Theropecanenwraponlyacreatureoranobjectwithin1footofititdoesnotsnakeoutwardsoitmustbethrownnear
theintendedtarget.Doingsorequiresasuccessfulrangedtouchattackroll(rangeincrement10feet).Atypical1inch
diameterhempenropehas2hitpoints,AC10,andrequiresaDC23Strengthchecktoburstit.Theropedoesnotdeal
damage,butitcanbeusedasatriplineortocauseasingleopponentthatfailsaReflexsavingthrowtobecomeentangled.
AcreaturecapableofspellcastingthatisboundbythisspellmustmakeaDC15Concentrationchecktocastaspell.An
entangledcreaturecanslipfreewithaDC20EscapeArtistcheck.
Theropeitselfandanyknotstiedinitarenotmagical.
Thisspellgrantsa+2bonusonanyUseRopechecksyoumakewhenusingthetransmutedrope.
Thespellcannotanimateobjectscarriedorwornbyacreature.
AntilifeShell
Abjuration
Level:Animal6,Clr6,Drd6
Components:V,S,DF
CastingTime:1round
Range:10ft.
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Area:10ft.radiusemanation,centeredonyou
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Youbringintobeingamobile,hemisphericalenergyfieldthatpreventstheentranceofmosttypesoflivingcreatures.
Theeffecthedgesoutanimals,aberrations,dragons,fey,giants,humanoids,magicalbeasts,monstroushumanoids,oozes,
plants,andvermin,butnotconstructs,elementals,outsiders,orundead.
Thisspellmaybeusedonlydefensively,notaggressively.Forcinganabjurationbarrieragainstcreaturesthatthespellkeeps
atbaycollapsesthebarrier.
AntimagicField
Abjuration
Level:Clr8,Magic6,Protection6,Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:10ft.
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Seetext
Aninvisiblebarriersurroundsyouandmoveswithyou.Thespacewithinthisbarrierisimpervioustomostmagicaleffects,
includingspells,spelllikeabilities,andsupernaturalabilities.Likewise,itpreventsthefunctioningofanymagicitemsor
spellswithinitsconfines.
Anantimagicfieldsuppressesanyspellormagicaleffectusedwithin,broughtinto,orcastintothearea,butdoesnotdispel
it.Timespentwithinanantimagicfieldcountsagainstthesuppressedspellsduration.
Summonedcreaturesofanytypeandincorporealundeadwinkoutiftheyenteranantimagicfield.Theyreappearinthe
samespotoncethefieldgoesaway.Timespentwinkedoutcountsnormallyagainstthedurationoftheconjurationthatis
maintainingthecreature.Ifyoucastantimagicfieldinanareaoccupiedbyasummonedcreaturethathasspellresistance,
youmustmakeacasterlevelcheck(1d20+casterlevel)againstthecreaturesspellresistancetomakeitwinkout.(The
effectsofinstantaneousconjurationsarenotaffectedbyanantimagicfieldbecausetheconjurationitselfisnolongerin
effect,onlyitsresult.)
Anormalcreaturecanenterthearea,ascannormalmissiles.Furthermore,whileamagicsworddoesnotfunction
magicallywithinthearea,itisstillasword(andamasterworkswordatthat).Thespellhasnoeffectongolemsandother
constructsthatareimbuedwithmagicduringtheircreationprocessandarethereafterselfsupporting(unlesstheyhave
beensummoned,inwhichcasetheyaretreatedlikeanyothersummonedcreatures).Elementals,corporealundead,and
outsidersarelikewiseunaffectedunlesssummoned.Thesecreaturesspelllikeorsupernaturalabilities,however,maybe
temporarilynullifiedbythefield.Dispelmagicdoesnotremovethefield.
Twoormoreantimagicfieldssharinganyofthesamespacehavenoeffectoneachother.Certainspells,suchaswallof
force,prismaticsphere,andprismaticwall,remainunaffectedbyantimagicfield(seetheindividualspelldescriptions).
Artifactsanddeitiesareunaffectedbymortalmagicsuchasthis.
Shouldacreaturebelargerthantheareaenclosedbythebarrier,anypartofitthatliesoutsidethebarrierisunaffectedby
thefield.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Apinchofpowderedironorironfilings.
Antipathy
Level:Drd9,Sor/Wiz8
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Components:V,S,M/DF
CastingTime:1hour
Target:Onelocation(uptoa10ft.cube/level)oroneobject
SavingThrow:Willpartial
SpellResistance:Yes
Youcauseanobjectorlocationtoemanatemagicalvibrationsthatrepeleitheraspecifickindofintelligentcreatureor
creaturesofaparticularalignment,asdefinedbyyou.Thekindofcreaturetobeaffectedmustbenamedspecifically.A
creaturesubtypeisnotspecificenough.Likewise,thespecificalignmenttoberepelledmustbenamed.
Creaturesofthedesignatedkindoralignmentfeelanoverpoweringurgetoleavetheareaortoavoidtheaffecteditem.
Acompulsionforcesthemtoabandontheareaoritem,shunningitandneverwillinglyreturningtoitwhilethespellisin
effect.Acreaturethatmakesasuccessfulsavingthrowcanstayintheareaortouchtheitembutfeelsuncomfortabledoing
so.ThisdistractingdiscomfortreducesthecreaturesDexterityscoreby4points.
Antipathycountersanddispelssympathy.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Alumpofalumsoakedinvinegar.
AntiplantShell
Abjuration
Level:Drd4
Components:V,S,DF
Range:10ft.
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Theantiplantshellspellcreatesaninvisible,mobilebarrierthatkeepsallcreatureswithintheshellprotectedfromattacks
byplantcreaturesoranimatedplants.Aswithmanyabjurationspells,forcingthebarrieragainstcreaturesthatthespell
keepsatbaystrainsandcollapsesthefield.
ArcaneEye
Divination(Scrying)
Level:Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:10minutes
Range:Unlimited
Effect:Magicalsensor
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcreateaninvisiblemagicalsensorthatsendsyouvisualinformation.Youcancreatethearcaneeyeatanypointyoucan
see,butitcanthentraveloutsideyourlineofsightwithouthindrance.Anarcaneeyetravelsat30feetperround(300feet
perminute)ifviewinganareaaheadasahumanwould(primarilylookingatthefloor)or10feetperround(100feetper
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minute)ifexaminingtheceilingandwallsaswellasthefloorahead.Itseesexactlyasyouwouldseeifyouwerethere.
Theeyecantravelinanydirectionaslongasthespelllasts.Solidbarriersblockitspassage,butitcanpassthroughahole
orspaceassmallas1inchindiameter.Theeyecantenteranotherplaneofexistence,eventhroughagateorsimilar
magicalportal.
Youmustconcentratetouseanarcaneeye.Ifyoudonotconcentrate,theeyeisinertuntilyouagainconcentrate.
MaterialComponent:Abitofbatfur.
ArcaneLock
Abjuration
Level:Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Target:Thedoor,chest,orportaltouched,upto30sq.ft./levelinsize
Duration:Permanent
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Anarcanelockspellcastuponadoor,chest,orportalmagicallylocksit.Youcanfreelypassyourownarcanelockwithout
affectingit;otherwise,adoororobjectsecuredwiththisspellcanbeopenedonlybybreakinginorwithasuccessfuldispel
magicorknockspell.Add10tothenormalDCtobreakopenadoororportalaffectedbythisspell.(Aknockspelldoesnot
removeanarcanelock;itonlysuppressestheeffectfor10minutes.)
MaterialComponent:Golddustworth25gp.
ArcaneMark
Universal
Level:Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S
Range:0ft.
Effect:Onepersonalruneormark,allofwhichmustfitwithin1sq.ft.
Duration:Permanent
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellallowsyoutoinscribeyourpersonalruneormark,whichcanconsistofnomorethansixcharacters.Thewriting
canbevisibleorinvisible.Anarcanemarkspellenablesyoutoetchtheruneuponanysubstancewithoutharmtothe
materialuponwhichitisplaced.Ifaninvisiblemarkismade,adetectmagicspellcausesittoglowandbevisible,though
notnecessarilyunderstandable.
Seeinvisibility,trueseeing,agemofseeing,orarobeofeyeslikewiseallowstheusertoseeaninvisiblearcanemark.A
readmagicspellrevealsthewords,ifany.Themarkcannotbedispelled,butitcanberemovedbythecasterorbyanerase
spell.
Ifanarcanemarkisplacedonalivingbeing,normalweargraduallycausestheeffecttofadeinaboutamonth.
Arcanemarkmustbecastonanobjectpriortocastinginstantsummonsonthesameobject(seethatspelldescriptionfor
details).
ArcaneSight
Divination
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Level:Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S
Range:Personal
Target:You
Thisspellmakesyoureyesglowblueandallowsyoutoseemagicalauraswithin120feetofyou.Theeffectissimilarto
thatofadetectmagicspell,butarcanesightdoesnotrequireconcentrationanddiscernsauralocationandpowermore
quickly.
Youknowthelocationandpowerofallmagicalauraswithinyoursight.Anauraspowerdependsonaspellsfunctioning
leveloranitemscasterlevel,asnotedinthedescriptionofthedetectmagicspell.Iftheitemsorcreaturesbearingthe
aurasareinlineofsight,youcanmakeSpellcraftskillcheckstodeterminetheschoolofmagicinvolvedineach.(Makeone
checkperaura;DC15+spelllevel,or15+onehalfcasterlevelforanonspelleffect.)
Ifyouconcentrateonaspecificcreaturewithin120feetofyouasastandardaction,youcandeterminewhetherithasany
spellcastingorspelllikeabilities,whetherthesearearcaneordivine(spelllikeabilitiesregisterasarcane),andthestrength
ofthemostpowerfulspellorspelllikeabilitythecreaturecurrentlyhasavailableforuse.
Arcanesightcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
ArcaneSight,Greater
Divination
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Thisspellfunctionslikearcanesight,exceptthatyouautomaticallyknowwhichspellsormagicaleffectsareactiveupon
anyindividualorobjectyousee.
Greaterarcanesightdoesntletyouidentifymagicitems.
Unlikearcanesight,thisspellcannotbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
AstralProjection
Necromancy
Level:Clr9,Sor/Wiz9,Travel9
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Targets:Youplusoneadditionalwillingcreaturetouchedpertwocasterlevels
Duration:Seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Byfreeingyourspiritfromyourphysicalbody,thisspellallowsyoutoprojectanastralbodyontoanotherplanealtogether.
Youcanbringtheastralformsofotherwillingcreatureswithyou,providedthatthesesubjectsarelinkedinacirclewith
youatthetimeofthecasting.Thesefellowtravelersaredependentuponyouandmustaccompanyyouatalltimes.If
somethinghappenstoyouduringthejourney,yourcompanionsarestrandedwhereveryouleftthem.
YouprojectyourastralselfontotheAstralPlane,leavingyourphysicalbodybehindontheMaterialPlaneinastateof
suspendedanimation.ThespellprojectsanastralcopyofyouandallyouwearorcarryontotheAstralPlane.Sincethe
AstralPlanetouchesuponotherplanes,youcantravelastrallytoanyoftheseotherplanesasyouwill.Toenterone,you
leavetheAstralPlane,forminganewphysicalbody(andequipment)ontheplaneofexistenceyouhavechosentoenter.
WhileyouareontheAstralPlane,yourastralbodyisconnectedatalltimestoyourphysicalbodybyasilverycord.Ifthe
cordisbroken,youarekilled,astrallyandphysically.Luckily,veryfewthingscandestroyasilvercord.Whenasecondbody
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isformedonadifferentplane,theincorporealsilverycordremainsinvisiblyattachedtothenewbody.Ifthesecondbody
ortheastralformisslain,thecordsimplyreturnstoyourbodywhereitrestsontheMaterialPlane,therebyrevivingitfrom
itsstateofsuspendedanimation.AlthoughastralprojectionsareabletofunctionontheAstralPlane,theiractionsaffect
onlycreaturesexistingontheAstralPlane;aphysicalbodymustbematerializedonotherplanes.
YouandyourcompanionsmaytravelthroughtheAstralPlaneindefinitely.Yourbodiessimplywaitbehindinastateof
suspendedanimationuntilyouchoosetoreturnyourspiritstothem.Thespelllastsuntilyoudesiretoendit,oruntilitis
terminatedbysomeoutsidemeans,suchasdispelmagiccastuponeitherthephysicalbodyortheastralform,thebreaking
ofthesilvercord,orthedestructionofyourbodybackontheMaterialPlane(whichkillsyou).
MaterialComponent:Ajacinthworthatleast1,000gp,plusasilverbarworth5gpforeachpersontobeaffected.
Atonement
Abjuration
Level:Clr5,Drd5
Components:V,S,M,F,DF,XP
CastingTime:1hour
Range:Touch
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellremovestheburdenofevilactsormisdeedsfromthesubject.Thecreatureseekingatonementmustbetruly
repentantanddesirousofsettingrightitsmisdeeds.Iftheatoningcreaturecommittedtheevilactunwittinglyorunder
someformofcompulsion,atonementoperatesnormallyatnocosttoyou.However,inthecaseofacreatureatoningfor
deliberatemisdeedsandactsofaknowingandwillfulnature,youmustintercedewithyourdeity(requiringyoutoexpend
500XP)inordertoexpungethesubjectsburden.Manycastersfirstassignasubjectofthissortaquest(seegeas/quest)or
similarpenancetodeterminewhetherthecreatureistrulycontritebeforecastingtheatonementspellonitsbehalf.
Atonementmaybecastforoneofseveralpurposes,dependingontheversionselected.
ReverseMagicalAlignmentChange:Ifacreaturehashaditsalignmentmagicallychanged,atonementreturnsitsalignment
toitsoriginalstatusatnocostinexperiencepoints.
RestoreClass:Apaladinwhohaslostherclassfeaturesduetocommittinganevilactmayhaveherpaladinhoodrestoredto
herbythisspell.
RestoreClericorDruidSpellPowers:Aclericordruidwhohaslosttheabilitytocastspellsbyincurringtheangerofhisor
herdeitymayregainthatabilitybyseekingatonementfromanotherclericofthesamedeityoranotherdruid.Ifthe
transgressionwasintentional,thecastingclericloses500XPforhisintercession.Ifthetransgressionwasunintentional,he
doesnotloseXP.
RedemptionorTemptation:Youmaycastthisspelluponacreatureofanopposingalignmentinordertoofferitachanceto
changeitsalignmenttomatchyours.Theprospectivesubjectmustbepresentfortheentirecastingprocess.Upon
completionofthespell,thesubjectfreelychooseswhetheritretainsitsoriginalalignmentoracquiescestoyourofferand
changestoyouralignment.Noduress,compulsion,ormagicalinfluencecanforcethesubjecttotakeadvantageofthe
opportunityofferedifitisunwillingtoabandonitsoldalignment.Thisuseofthespelldoesnotworkonoutsidersorany
creatureincapableofchangingitsalignmentnaturally.
Thoughthespelldescriptionreferstoevilacts,atonementcanalsobeusedonanycreaturethathasperformedactsagainst
itsalignment,whetherthoseactsareevil,good,chaotic,orlawful.
Note:Normally,changingalignmentisuptotheplayer.Thisuseofatonementsimplyoffersabelievablewayforacharacter
tochangehisorheralignmentdrastically,suddenly,anddefinitively.
MaterialComponent:Burningincense.
Focus:Inadditiontoyourholysymbolornormaldivinefocus,youneedasetofprayerbeads(orotherprayerdevice,such
asaprayerwheelorprayerbook)worthatleast500gp.
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XPCost:Whencastforthebenefitofacreaturewhoseguiltwastheresultofdeliberateacts,thecosttoyouis500XPper
casting(seeabove).
Augury
Divination
Level:Clr2
Components:V,S,M,F
CastingTime:1minute
Range:Personal
Target:You
Anaugurycantellyouwhetheraparticularactionwillbringgoodorbadresultsforyouintheimmediatefuture.
Thebasechanceforreceivingameaningfulreplyis70%+1%percasterlevel,toamaximumof90%;thisrollismade
secretly.Aquestionmaybesostraightforwardthatasuccessfulresultisautomatic,orsovagueastohavenochanceof
success.Iftheaugurysucceeds,yougetoneoffourresults:
Weal(iftheactionwillprobablybringgoodresults).
Woe(forbadresults).
Wealandwoe(forboth).
Nothing(foractionsthatdonthaveespeciallygoodorbadresults).
Ifthespellfails,yougetthenothingresult.Aclericwhogetsthenothingresulthasnowaytotellwhetheritwasthe
consequenceofafailedorsuccessfulaugury.
Theaugurycanseeintothefutureonlyabouthalfanhour,soanythingthatmighthappenafterthatdoesnotaffectthe
result.Thus,theresultmightnottakeintoaccountthelongtermconsequencesofacontemplatedaction.Allauguriescast
bythesamepersonaboutthesametopicusethesamediceresultasthefirstcasting.
MaterialComponent:Incenseworthatleast25gp.
Focus:Asetofmarkedsticks,bones,orsimilartokensofatleast25gpvalue.
Awaken
Transmutation
Level:Drd5
Components:V,S,DF,XP
CastingTime:24hours
Range:Touch
Target:Animalortreetouched
SavingThrow:Willnegates
SpellResistance:Yes
Youawakenatreeoranimaltohumanlikesentience.Tosucceed,youmustmakeaWillsave(DC10+theanimalscurrent
HD,ortheHDthetreewillhaveonceawakened).
Theawakenedanimalortreeisfriendlytowardyou.Youhavenospecialempathyorconnectionwithacreatureyou
awaken,althoughitservesyouinspecifictasksorendeavorsifyoucommunicateyourdesirestoit.
Anawakenedtreehascharacteristicsasifitwereananimatedobject,exceptthatitgainstheplanttypeanditsIntelligence,
Wisdom,andCharismascoresareeach3d6.Anawakenedplantgainstheabilitytomoveitslimbs,roots,vines,creepers,
andsoforth,andithassensessimilartoahumans.
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Anawakenedanimalgets3d6Intelligence,+1d3Charisma,and+2HD.Itstypebecomesmagicalbeast(augmented
animal).Anawakenedanimalcantserveasananimalcompanion,familiar,orspecialmount.
Anawakenedtreeoranimalcanspeakonelanguagethatyouknow,plusoneadditionallanguagethatyouknowperpoint
ofIntelligencebonus(ifany).
XPCost:250XP.
BalefulPolymorph
Transmutation
Level:Drd5,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S
Target:Onecreature
Duration:Permanent
SavingThrow:Fortitudenegates,Willpartial;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Aspolymorph,exceptthatyouchangethesubjectintoaSmallorsmalleranimalofnomorethan1HD.Ifthenewform
wouldprovefataltothecreaturethesubjectgetsa+4bonusonthesave.
Ifthespellsucceeds,thesubjectmustalsomakeaWillsave.Ifthissecondsavefails,thecreaturelosesitsextraordinary,
supernatural,andspelllikeabilities,losesitsabilitytocastspells(ifithadtheability),andgainsthealignment,special
abilities,andIntelligence,Wisdom,andCharismascoresofitsnewforminplaceofitsown.Itstillretainsitsclassandlevel
(orHD),aswellasallbenefitsderivingtherefrom(suchasbaseattackbonus,basesavebonuses,andhitpoints).Itretains
anyclassfeatures(otherthanspellcasting)thatarentextraordinary,supernatural,orspelllikeabilities.
Incorporealorgaseouscreaturesareimmunetobeingpolymorphed,andacreaturewiththeshapechangersubtypecan
reverttoitsnaturalformasastandardaction.
Bane
Enchantment(Compulsion)[Fear,MindAffecting]
Level:Clr1
Components:V,S,DF
Range:50ft.
Area:Allenemieswithin50ft.
SpellResistance:Yes
Banefillsyourenemieswithfearanddoubt.Eachaffectedcreaturetakesa1penaltyonattackrollsanda1penaltyon
savingthrowsagainstfeareffects.
Banecountersanddispelsbless.
Banishment
Abjuration
Level:Clr6,Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,F
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Targets:Oneormoreextraplanarcreatures,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
SpellResistance:Yes
Abanishmentspellisamorepowerfulversionofthedismissalspell.Itenablesyoutoforceextraplanarcreaturesoutof
yourhomeplane.Asmanyas2HitDiceofcreaturespercasterlevelcanbebanished.
Youcanimprovethespellschanceofsuccessbypresentingatleastoneobjectorsubstancethatthetargethates,fears,or
otherwiseopposes.Foreachsuchobjectorsubstance,yougaina+1bonusonyourcasterlevelchecktoovercomethe
targetsspellresistance(ifany),thesavingthrowDCincreasesby2.
Certainrareitemsmightworktwiceaswellasanormalitemforthepurposeofthebonuses(eachprovidinga+2bonuson
thecasterlevelcheckagainstspellresistanceandincreasingthesaveDCby4).
ArcaneFocus:Anyitemthatisdistastefultothesubject(optional,seeabove).
Barkskin
Transmutation
Level:Drd2,Rgr2,Plant2
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
SavingThrow:None
Barkskintoughensacreaturesskin.Theeffectgrantsa+2enhancementbonustothecreaturesexistingnaturalarmor
bonus.Thisenhancementbonusincreasesby1foreverythreecasterlevelsabove3rd,toamaximumof+5atcasterlevel
12th.
Theenhancementbonusprovidedbybarkskinstackswiththetargetsnaturalarmorbonus,butnotwithother
enhancementbonusestonaturalarmor.Acreaturewithoutnaturalarmorhasaneffectivenaturalarmorbonusof+0.
BearsEndurance
Transmutation
Level:Clr2,Drd2,Rgr2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Target:Creaturetouched
SavingThrow:Willnegates(harmless)
SpellResistance:Yes
Theaffectedcreaturegainsgreatervitalityandstamina.Thespellgrantsthesubjecta+4enhancementbonusto
Constitution,whichaddstheusualbenefitstohitpoints,Fortitudesaves,Constitutionchecks,andsoforth.
HitpointsgainedbyatemporaryincreaseinConstitutionscorearenottemporaryhitpoints.Theygoawaywhenthe
subjectsConstitutiondropsbacktonormal.Theyarenotlostfirstastemporaryhitpointsare.
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BearsEndurance,Mass
Transmutation
Level:Clr6,Drd6,Sor/Wiz6
Targets:Onecreature/level,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
Massbearsenduranceworkslikebearsendurance,exceptthatitaffectsmultiplecreatures.
BestowCurse
Necromancy
Level:Clr3,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Duration:Permanent
SpellResistance:Yes
Youplaceacurseonthesubject.Chooseoneofthefollowingthreeeffects.
6decreasetoanabilityscore(minimum1).
4penaltyonattackrolls,saves,abilitychecks,andskillchecks.
Eachturn,thetargethasa50%chancetoactnormally;otherwise,ittakesnoaction.
Youmayalsoinventyourowncurse,butitshouldbenomorepowerfulthanthosedescribedabove.
Thecursebestowedbythisspellcannotbedispelled,butitcanberemovedwithabreakenchantment,limitedwish,
miracle,removecurse,orwishspell.
Bestowcursecountersremovecurse.
Binding
Level:Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:Oneminute
Target:Onelivingcreature
Duration:Seetext(D)
SpellResistance:Yes
Abindingspellcreatesamagicalrestrainttoholdacreature.ThetargetgetsaninitialsavingthrowonlyifitsHitDice
equalatleastonehalfyourcasterlevel.
Youmayhaveasmanyassixassistantshelpyouwiththespell.Foreachassistantwhocastssuggestion,yourcasterlevelfor
thiscastingofbindingincreasesby1.Foreachassistantwhocastsdominateanimal,dominateperson,ordominate
monster,yourcasterlevelforthiscastingofbindingincreasesbyanumberequaltoonethirdofthatassistantslevel,
providedthatthespellstargetisappropriateforabindingspell.Sincetheassistantsspellsarecastsimplytoimproveyour
casterlevelforthepurposeofthebindingspell,savingthrowsandspellresistanceagainsttheassistantsspellsare
irrelevant.YourcasterleveldetermineswhetherthetargetgetsaninitialWillsavingthrowandhowlongthebindinglasts.
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Allbindingspellsaredismissible.
Regardlessoftheversionofbindingyoucast,youcanspecifytriggeringconditionsthatendthespellandreleasethe
creaturewhenevertheyoccur.Thesetriggerscanbeassimpleorelaborateasyoudesire,buttheconditionmustbe
reasonableandhavealikelihoodofcomingtopass.Theconditionscanbebasedonacreaturesname,identity,or
alignmentbutotherwisemustbebasedonobservableactionsorqualities.Intangiblessuchaslevel,class,HitDice,orhit
pointsdontqualify.Oncethespelliscast,itstriggeringconditionscannotbechanged.Settingareleaseconditionincreases
thesaveDC(assumingasavingthrowisallowed)by2.
Ifyouarecastinganyofthefirstthreeversionsofbinding(thosewithlimiteddurations),youmaycastadditionalbinding
spellstoprolongtheeffect,sincethedurationsoverlap.Ifyoudoso,thetargetgetsasavingthrowattheendofthefirst
spellsduration,evenifyourcasterlevelwashighenoughtodisallowaninitialsavingthrow.Ifthecreaturesucceedson
thissave,allthebindingspellsithasreceivedarebroken.
Thebindingspellhassixversions.Chooseoneofthefollowingversionswhenyoucastthespell.
Chaining:Thesubjectisconfinedbyrestraintsthatgenerateanantipathyspellaffectingallcreatureswhoapproachthe
subject,exceptyou.Thedurationisoneyearpercasterlevel.Thesubjectofthisformofbindingisconfinedtothespotit
occupiedwhenitreceivedthespell.
Slumber:Thisversioncausesthesubjecttobecomecomatoseforaslongasoneyearpercasterlevel.Thesubjectdoesnot
needtoeatordrinkwhileslumbering,nordoesitage.Thisformofbindingismoredifficulttocastthanchaining,making
itslightlyeasiertoresist.ReducethespellssaveDCby1.
BoundSlumber:Thiscombinationofchainingandslumberlastsforaslongasonemonthpercasterlevel.Reducethesave
DCby2.
HedgedPrison:Thesubjectistransportedtoorotherwisebroughtwithinaconfinedareafromwhichitcannotwanderby
anymeans.Theeffectispermanent.ReducethesaveDCby3.
Metamorphosis:Thesubjectassumesgaseousform,exceptforitsheadorface.Itisheldharmlessinajarorother
container,whichmaybetransparentifyousochoose.Thecreatureremainsawareofitssurroundingsandcanspeak,butit
cannotleavethecontainer,attack,oruseanyofitspowersorabilities.Thebindingispermanent.Thesubjectdoesnotneed
tobreathe,eat,ordrinkwhilemetamorphosed,nordoesitage.ReducethesaveDCby4.
MinimusContainment:Thesubjectisshrunktoaheightof1inchorevenlessandheldwithinsomegem,jar,orsimilar
object.Thebindingispermanent.Thesubjectdoesnotneedtobreathe,eat,ordrinkwhilecontained,nordoesitage.
ReducethesaveDCby4.
Youcantdispelabindingspellwithdispelmagicorasimilareffect,thoughanantimagicfieldorMagesdisjunctionaffects
itnormally.Aboundextraplanarcreaturecannotbesentbacktoitshomeplaneduetodismissal,banishment,orasimilar
effect.
Components:Thecomponentsforabindingspellvaryaccordingtotheversionofthespell,buttheyalwaysincludea
continuouschantingutterancereadfromthescrollorspellbookpagecontainingthespell,somaticgestures,andmaterials
appropriatetotheformofbindingused.Thesecomponentscanincludesuchitemsasminiaturechainsofspecialmetals,
soporificherbsoftherarestsort(forslumberbindings),abelljarofthefinestcrystal,andthelike.
Inadditiontothespeciallymadepropssuitedtothespecifictypeofbinding(cost500gp),thespellrequiresopalsworthat
least500gpforeachHDofthetargetandavellumdepictionorcarvedstatuetteofthesubjecttobecaptured.
BlackTentacles
Conjuration(Creation)
Level:Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M
Area:20ft.radiusspread
SavingThrow:None
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SpellResistance:No
Thisspellconjuresafieldofrubberyblacktentacles,each10feetlong.Thesewavingmembersseemtospringforthfrom
theearth,floor,orwhateversurfaceisunderfootincludingwater.Theygraspandentwinearoundcreaturesthatenterthe
area,holdingthemfastandcrushingthemwithgreatstrength.
Everycreaturewithintheareaofthespellmustmakeagrapplecheck,opposedbythegrapplecheckofthetentacles.Treat
thetentaclesattackingaparticulartargetasaLargecreaturewithabaseattackbonusequaltoyourcasterlevelanda
Strengthscoreof19.Thus,itsgrapplecheckmodifierisequaltoyourcasterlevel+8.Thetentaclesareimmunetoalltypes
ofdamage.
Oncethetentaclesgrappleanopponent,theymaymakeagrapplecheckeachroundonyourturntodeal1d6+4pointsof
bludgeoningdamage.Thetentaclescontinuetocrushtheopponentuntilthespellendsortheopponentescapes.
Anycreaturethatenterstheareaofthespellisimmediatelyattackedbythetentacles.Evencreatureswhoarentgrappling
withthetentaclesmaymovethroughtheareaatonlyhalfnormalspeed.
MaterialComponent:Apieceoftentaclefromagiantoctopusoragiantsquid.
BladeBarrier
Evocation[Force]
Level:Clr6,Good6,War6
Components:V,S
Effect:Wallofwhirlingbladesupto20ft.long/level,oraringedwallofwhirlingbladeswitharadiusofupto5ft.per
twolevels;eitherform20ft.high
SavingThrow:ReflexhalforReflexnegates;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Animmobile,verticalcurtainofwhirlingbladesshapedofpureforcespringsintoexistence.Anycreaturepassingthrough
thewalltakes1d6pointsofdamagepercasterlevel(maximum15d6),withaReflexsaveforhalfdamage.
Ifyouevokethebarriersothatitappearswherecreaturesare,eachcreaturetakesdamageasifpassingthroughthewall.
Eachsuchcreaturecanavoidthewall(endinguponthesideofitschoice)andthustakenodamagebymakingasuccessful
Reflexsave.
Abladebarrierprovidescover(+4bonustoAC,+2bonusonReflexsaves)againstattacksmadethroughit.
Blasphemy
Evocation[Evil,Sonic]
Level:Clr7,Evil7
Components:V
Range:30ft.
Area:Nonevilcreaturesina40ft.radiusspreadcenteredonyou
SpellResistance:Yes
Anynonevilcreaturewithintheareaofablasphemyspellsuffersthefollowingilleffects.
Table:BlasphemyEffects
HD EFFECT
Equaltocasterlevel Dazed
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HD EFFECT
Uptocasterlevel1 Weakened,dazed
Uptocasterlevel5 Paralyzed,weakened,dazed
Uptocasterlevel10 Killed,paralyzed,weakened,dazed
Theeffectsarecumulativeandconcurrent.
Nosavingthrowisallowedagainsttheseeffects.
Dazed:Thecreaturecantakenoactionsfor1round,thoughitdefendsitselfnormally.
Weakened:ThecreaturesStrengthscoredecreasesby2d6pointsfor2d4rounds.
Paralyzed:Thecreatureisparalyzedandhelplessfor1d10minutes.
Killed:Livingcreaturesdie.Undeadcreaturesaredestroyed.
Furthermore,ifyouareonyourhomeplanewhenyoucastthisspell,nonevilextraplanarcreatureswithintheareaare
instantlybanishedbacktotheirhomeplanes.Creaturessobanishedcannotreturnforatleast24hours.Thiseffecttakes
placeregardlessofwhetherthecreaturesheartheblasphemy.ThebanishmenteffectallowsaWillsave(ata4penalty)to
negate.
CreatureswhoseHitDiceexceedyourcasterlevelareunaffectedbyblasphemy.
Bless
Level:Clr1,Pal1
Components:V,S,DF
Range:50ft.
Area:Thecasterandallallieswithina50ft.burst,centeredonthecaster
SavingThrow:None
Blessfillsyourallieswithcourage.Eachallygainsa+1moralebonusonattackrollsandonsavingthrowsagainstfear
effects.
Blesscountersanddispelsbane.
BlessWater
Transmutation[Good]
Level:Clr1,Pal1
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:1minute
Range:Touch
Target:Flaskofwatertouched
SavingThrow:Willnegates(object)
SpellResistance:Yes(object)
Thistransmutationimbuesaflask(1pint)ofwaterwithpositiveenergy,turningitintoholywater.
MaterialComponent:5poundsofpowderedsilver(worth25gp).
BlessWeapon
Transmutation
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Level:Pal1
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Target:Weapontouched
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thistransmutationmakesaweaponstriketrueagainstevilfoes.Theweaponistreatedashavinga+1enhancementbonus
forthepurposeofbypassingthedamagereductionofevilcreaturesorstrikingevilincorporealcreatures(thoughthespell
doesntgrantanactualenhancementbonus).Theweaponalsobecomesgood,whichmeansitcanbypassthedamage
reductionofcertaincreatures.(Thiseffectoverridesandsuppressesanyotheralignmenttheweaponmighthave.)
Individualarrowsorboltscanbetransmuted,butaffectedprojectileweapons(suchasbows)dontconferthebenefittothe
projectilestheyshoot.
Inaddition,allcriticalhitrollsagainstevilfoesareautomaticallysuccessful,soeverythreatisacriticalhit.Thislasteffect
doesnotapplytoanyweaponthatalreadyhasamagicaleffectrelatedtocriticalhits,suchasakeenweaponoravorpal
sword.
Blight
Necromancy
Level:Drd4,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
SavingThrow:Fortitudehalf;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellwithersasingleplantofanysize.Anaffectedplantcreaturetakes1d6pointsofdamageperlevel(maximum
15d6)andmayattemptaFortitudesavingthrowforhalfdamage.Aplantthatisntacreaturedoesntreceiveasaveand
immediatelywithersanddies.
Thisspellhasnoeffectonthesoilorsurroundingplantlife.
Blindness/Deafness
Necromancy
Level:Brd2,Clr3,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V
Duration:Permanent(D)
SpellResistance:Yes
Youcalluponthepowersofunlifetorenderthesubjectblindedordeafened,asyouchoose.
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Blink
Transmutation
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S
Range:Personal
Target:You
YoublinkbackandforthbetweentheMaterialPlaneandtheEtherealPlane.Youlookasthoughyourewinkinginand
outofrealityveryquicklyandatrandom.
Blinkinghasseveraleffects,asfollows.
Physicalattacksagainstyouhavea50%misschance,andtheBlindFightfeatdoesnthelpopponents,sinceyoureethereal
andnotmerelyinvisible.Iftheattackiscapableofstrikingetherealcreatures,themisschanceisonly20%(for
concealment).
Iftheattackercanseeinvisiblecreatures,themisschanceisalsoonly20%.(Foranattackerwhocanbothseeandstrike
etherealcreatures,thereisnomisschance.)Likewise,yourownattackshavea20%misschance,sinceyousometimesgo
etherealjustasyouareabouttostrike.
Anyindividuallytargetedspellhasa50%chancetofailagainstyouwhileyoureblinkingunlessyourattackercantarget
invisible,etherealcreatures.Yourownspellshavea20%chancetoactivatejustasyougoethereal,inwhichcasethey
typicallydonotaffecttheMaterialPlane.
Whileblinking,youtakeonlyhalfdamagefromareaattacks(butfulldamagefromthosethatextendontotheEthereal
Plane).Youstrikeasaninvisiblecreature(witha+2bonusonattackrolls),denyingyourtargetanyDexteritybonustoAC.
Youtakeonlyhalfdamagefromfalling,sinceyoufallonlywhileyouarematerial.
Whileblinking,youcanstepthrough(butnotseethrough)solidobjects.Foreach5feetofsolidmaterialyouwalkthrough,
thereisa50%chancethatyoubecomematerial.Ifthisoccurs,youareshuntedofftothenearestopenspaceandtake1d6
pointsofdamageper5feetsotraveled.Youcanmoveatonlythreequartersspeed(becausemovementontheEthereal
Planeisathalfspeed,andyouspendabouthalfyourtimethereandhalfyourtimematerial.)
SinceyouspendabouthalfyourtimeontheEtherealPlane,youcanseeandevenattacketherealcreatures.Youinteract
withetherealcreaturesroughlythesamewayyouinteractwithmaterialones.
Anetherealcreatureisinvisible,incorporeal,andcapableofmovinginanydirection,evenupordown.Asanincorporeal
creature,youcanmovethroughsolidobjects,includinglivingcreatures.
AnetherealcreaturecanseeandheartheMaterialPlane,buteverythinglooksgrayandinsubstantial.Sightandhearingon
theMaterialPlanearelimitedto60feet.
Forceeffectsandabjurationsaffectyounormally.TheireffectsextendontotheEtherealPlanefromtheMaterialPlane,but
notviceversa.Anetherealcreaturecantattackmaterialcreatures,andspellsyoucastwhileetherealaffectonlyother
etherealthings.CertainmaterialcreaturesorobjectshaveattacksoreffectsthatworkontheEtherealPlane.Treatother
etherealcreaturesandobjectsasmaterial.
Blur
Illusion(Glamer)
Level:Brd2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V
Range:Touch
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Thesubjectsoutlineappearsblurred,shiftingandwavering.Thisdistortiongrantsthesubjectconcealment(20%miss
chance).
Aseeinvisibilityspelldoesnotcounteracttheblureffect,butatrueseeingspelldoes.
Opponentsthatcannotseethesubjectignorethespellseffect(thoughfightinganunseenopponentcarriespenaltiesofits
own).
BreakEnchantment
Abjuration
Level:Brd4,Clr5,Luck5,Pal4,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S
CastingTime:1minute
Targets:Uptoonecreatureperlevel,allwithin30ft.ofeachother
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellfreesvictimsfromenchantments,transmutations,andcurses.Breakenchantmentcanreverseevenan
instantaneouseffect.Foreachsucheffect,youmakeacasterlevelcheck(1d20+casterlevel,maximum+15)againstaDC
of11+casterleveloftheeffect.Successmeansthatthecreatureisfreeofthespell,curse,oreffect.Foracursedmagic
item,theDCis25.
Ifthespellisonethatcannotbedispelledbydispelmagic,breakenchantmentworksonlyifthatspellis5thlevelorlower.
Iftheeffectcomesfromsomepermanentmagicitembreakenchantmentdoesnotremovethecursefromtheitem,butit
doesfreesthevictimfromtheitemseffects.
BullsStrength
Transmutation
Level:Clr2,Drd2,Pal2,Sor/Wiz2,Strength2
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Touch
Thesubjectbecomesstronger.Thespellgrantsa+4enhancementbonustoStrength,addingtheusualbenefitstomelee
attackrolls,meleedamagerolls,andotherusesoftheStrengthmodifier.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Afewhairs,orapinchofdung,fromabull.
BullsStrength,Mass
Transmutation
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Thisspellfunctionslikebullsstrength,exceptthatitaffectsmultiplecreatures.
BurningHands
Evocation[Fire]
Level:Fire1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S
Range:15ft.
Area:Coneshapedburst
SavingThrow:Reflexhalf
SpellResistance:Yes
Aconeofsearingflameshootsfromyourfingertips.Anycreatureintheareaoftheflamestakes1d4pointsoffiredamage
percasterlevel(maximum5d4).Flammablematerialsburniftheflamestouchthem.Acharactercanextinguishburning
itemsasafullroundaction.
CallLightning
Evocation[Electricity]
Level:Drd3
Components:V,S
CastingTime:1round
Effect:Oneormore30ft.longverticallinesoflightning
SpellResistance:Yes
Immediatelyuponcompletionofthespell,andonceperroundthereafter,youmaycalldowna5footwide,30footlong,
verticalboltoflightningthatdeals3d6pointsofelectricitydamage.Theboltoflightningflashesdowninaverticalstroke
atwhatevertargetpointyouchoosewithinthespellsrange(measuredfromyourpositionatthetime).Anycreatureinthe
targetsquareorinthepathoftheboltisaffected.
Youneednotcallaboltoflightningimmediately;otheractions,evenspellcasting,canbeperformed.However,eachround
afterthefirstyoumayuseastandardaction(concentratingonthespell)tocallabolt.Youmaycallatotalnumberofbolts
equaltoyourcasterlevel(maximum10bolts).
Ifyouareoutdoorsandinastormyareaarainshower,cloudsandwind,hotandcloudyconditions,orevenatornado
(includingawhirlwindformedbyadjinnioranairelementalofatleastLargesize)eachboltdeals3d10pointsof
electricitydamageinsteadof3d6.
Thisspellfunctionsindoorsorundergroundbutnotunderwater.
CallLightningStorm
Level:Drd5
Thisspellfunctionslikecalllightning,exceptthateachboltdeals5d6pointsofelectricitydamage(or5d10ifcreated
outdoorsinastormyarea),andyoumaycallamaximumof15bolts.
CalmAnimals
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Level:Animal1,Drd1,Rgr1
Components:V,S
Targets:Animalswithin30ft.ofeachother
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellsoothesandquietsanimals,renderingthemdocileandharmless.Onlyordinaryanimals(thosewithIntelligence
scoresof1or2)canbeaffectedbythisspell.Allthesubjectsmustbeofthesamekind,andnotwomaybemorethan30
feetapart.ThemaximumnumberofHitDiceofanimalsyoucanaffectisequalto2d4+casterlevel.Adireanimaloran
animaltrainedtoattackorguardisallowedasavingthrow;otheranimalsarenot.
Theaffectedcreaturesremainwheretheyareanddonotattackorflee.Theyarenothelplessanddefendthemselves
normallyifattacked.Anythreatbreaksthespellonthethreatenedcreatures.
CalmEmotions
Level:Brd2,Clr2,Law2
Components:V,S,DF
Area:Creaturesina20ft.radiusspread
Duration:Concentration,upto1round/level(D)
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellcalmsagitatedcreatures.Youhavenocontrolovertheaffectedcreatures,butcalmemotionscanstopraging
creaturesfromfightingorjoyousonesfromreveling.Creaturessoaffectedcannottakeviolentactions(althoughtheycan
defendthemselves)ordoanythingdestructive.Anyaggressiveactionagainstordamagedealttoacalmedcreature
immediatelybreaksthespellonallcalmedcreatures.
Thisspellautomaticallysuppresses(butdoesnotdispel)anymoralebonusesgrantedbyspellssuchasbless,goodhope,
andrage,aswellasnegatingabardsabilitytoinspirecourageorabarbariansrageability.Italsosuppressesanyfear
effectsandremovestheconfusedconditionfromalltargets.Whilethespelllasts,asuppressedspelloreffecthasnoeffect.
Whenthecalmemotionsspellends,theoriginalspelloreffecttakesholdofthecreatureagain,providedthatitsduration
hasnotexpiredinthemeantime.
CatsGrace
Transmutation
Level:Brd2,Drd2,Rgr2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
SpellResistance:Yes
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Thetransmutedcreaturebecomesmoregraceful,agile,andcoordinated.Thespellgrantsa+4enhancementbonusto
Dexterity,addingtheusualbenefitstoAC,Reflexsaves,andotherusesoftheDexteritymodifier.
MaterialComponent:Apinchofcatfur.
CatsGrace,Mass
Transmutation
Level:Brd6,Drd6,Sor/Wiz6
Thisspellfunctionslikecatsgrace,exceptthatitaffectsmultiplecreatures.
CauseFear
Necromancy[Fear,MindAffecting]
Level:Brd1,Clr1,Death1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S
Target:Onelivingcreaturewith5orfewerHD
Duration:1d4roundsor1round;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Theaffectedcreaturebecomesfrightened.IfthesubjectsucceedsonaWillsave,itisshakenfor1round.Creatureswith6
ormoreHitDiceareimmunetothiseffect.
Causefearcountersanddispelsremovefear.
ChainLightning
Level:Air6,Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,F
Targets:Oneprimarytarget,plusonesecondarytarget/level(eachofwhichmustbewithin30ft.oftheprimarytarget)
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellcreatesanelectricaldischargethatbeginsasasinglestrokecommencingfromyourfingertips.Unlikelightning
bolt,chainlightningstrikesoneobjectorcreatureinitially,thenarcstoothertargets.
Theboltdeals1d6pointsofelectricitydamagepercasterlevel(maximum20d6)totheprimarytarget.Afteritstrikes,
lightningcanarctoanumberofsecondarytargetsequaltoyourcasterlevel(maximum20).Thesecondaryboltseach
strikeonetargetanddealhalfasmuchdamageastheprimaryonedid(roundeddown).
EachtargetcanattemptaReflexsavingthrowforhalfdamage.Youchoosesecondarytargetsasyoulike,buttheymustall
bewithin30feetoftheprimarytarget,andnotargetcanbestruckmorethanonce.Youcanchoosetoaffectfewer
secondarytargetsthanthemaximum.
Focus:Abitoffur;apieceofamber,glass,oracrystalrod;plusonesilverpinforeachofyourcasterlevels.
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Changestaff
Transmutation
Level:Drd7
Components:V,S,F
CastingTime:1round
Range:Touch
Target:Yourtouchedstaff
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
YouchangeaspeciallypreparedquarterstaffintoaHugetreantlikecreature,about24feettall.Whenyouplanttheendof
thestaffinthegroundandspeakaspecialcommandtoconcludethecastingofthespell,yourstaffturnsintoacreature
thatlooksandfightsjustlikeatreant.Thestafftreantdefendsyouandobeysanyspokencommands.However,itisbyno
meansatruetreant;itcannotconversewithactualtreantsorcontroltrees.Ifthestafftreantisreducedto0orfewerhit
points,itcrumblestopowderandthestaffisdestroyed.Otherwise,thestaffreturnstoitsnormalformwhenthespell
durationexpires(orwhenthespellisdismissed),anditcanbeusedasthefocusforanothercastingofthespell.Thestaff
treantisalwaysatfullstrengthwhencreated,despiteanywoundsitmayhaveincurredthelasttimeitappeared.
Focus:Thequarterstaff,whichmustbespeciallyprepared.Thestaffmustbeasoundlimbcutfromanash,oak,oryew,
thencured,shaped,carved,andpolished(aprocessrequiringtwentyeightdays).
Youcannotadventureorengageinotherstrenuousactivityduringtheshapingandcarvingofthestaff.
ChaosHammer
Evocation[Chaotic]
Level:Chaos4
Components:V,S
Area:20ft.radiusburst
Duration:Instantaneous(1d6rounds);seetext
SavingThrow:Willpartial;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Youunleashchaoticpowertosmiteyourenemies.Thepowertakestheformofamulticoloredexplosionofleaping,
ricochetingenergy.Onlylawfulandneutral(notchaotic)creaturesareharmedbythespell.
Thespelldeals1d8pointsofdamagepertwocasterlevels(maximum5d8)tolawfulcreatures(or1d6pointsofdamage
percasterlevel,maximum10d6,tolawfuloutsiders)andslowsthemfor1d6rounds.
Aslowedcreaturecantakeonlyasinglestandardactionormoveactiononeachofitsturns,plusfreeactionsasnormal.In
addition,ittakesa2penaltytoAC,attackrolls,damagerolls,andReflexsaves.AsuccessfulWillsavereducesthedamage
byhalfandnegatesthesloweffect.
Thespelldealsonlyhalfdamageagainstcreatureswhoareneitherlawfulnorchaotic,andtheyarenotslowed.Sucha
creaturecanreducethedamagebyhalfagain(downtoonequarter)withasuccessfulWillsave.
CharmAnimal
Enchantment(Charm)[MindAffecting]
Level:Drd1,Rgr1
Target:Oneanimal
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Thisspellfunctionslikecharmperson,exceptthatitaffectsacreatureoftheanimaltype.
CharmMonster
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz4
Thisspellfunctionslikecharmperson,exceptthattheeffectisnotrestrictedbycreaturetypeorsize.
CharmMonster,Mass
Level:Brd6,Sor/Wiz8
Components:V
Targets:Oneormorecreatures,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
Thisspellfunctionslikecharmmonster,exceptthatmasscharmmonsteraffectsanumberofcreatureswhosecombinedHD
donotexceedtwiceyourlevel,oratleastonecreatureregardlessofHD.Iftherearemorepotentialtargetsthanyoucan
affect,youchoosethemoneatatimeuntilyouchooseacreaturewithtoomanyHD.
CharmPerson
Level:Brd1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S
Target:Onehumanoidcreature
Duration:1hour/level
SpellResistance:Yes
Thischarmmakesahumanoidcreatureregardyouasitstrustedfriendandally(treatthetargetsattitudeasfriendly).If
thecreatureiscurrentlybeingthreatenedorattackedbyyouoryourallies,however,itreceivesa+5bonusonitssaving
throw.
Thespelldoesnotenableyoutocontrolthecharmedpersonasifitwereanautomaton,butitperceivesyourwordsand
actionsinthemostfavorableway.Youcantrytogivethesubjectorders,butyoumustwinanopposedCharismacheckto
convinceittodoanythingitwouldntordinarilydo.(Retriesarenotallowed.)Anaffectedcreatureneverobeyssuicidalor
obviouslyharmfulorders,butitmightbeconvincedthatsomethingverydangerousisworthdoing.Anyactbyyouoryour
apparentalliesthatthreatensthecharmedpersonbreaksthespell.Youmustspeakthepersonslanguagetocommunicate
yourcommands,orelsebegoodatpantomiming.
ChillMetal
Transmutation[Cold]
Level:Drd2
Components:V,S,DF
Target:Metalequipmentofonecreaturepertwolevels,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart;or25lb.of
metal/level,noneofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.awayfromanyoftherest
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Duration:7rounds
Chillmetalmakesmetalextremelycold.Unattended,nonmagicalmetalgetsnosavingthrow.Magicalmetalisalloweda
savingthrowagainstthespell.Aniteminacreaturespossessionusesthecreaturessavingthrowbonusunlessitsownis
higher.
Acreaturetakescolddamageifitsequipmentischilled.Ittakesfulldamageifitsarmorisaffectedorifitisholding,
touching,wearing,orcarryingmetalweighingonefifthofitsweight.Thecreaturetakesminimumdamage(1pointor2
points;seethetable)ifitsnotwearingmetalarmorandthemetalthatitscarryingweighslessthanonefifthofitsweight.
Onthefirstroundofthespell,themetalbecomeschillyanduncomfortabletotouchbutdealsnodamage.Thesameeffect
alsooccursonthelastroundofthespellsduration.Duringthesecond(andalsothenexttolast)round,icycoldnesscauses
painanddamage.Inthethird,fourth,andfifthrounds,themetalisfreezingcold,causingmoredamage,asshownonthe
tablebelow.
Table:ChillMetalDamage
ROUND METALTEMPERATURE DAMAGE
1 Cold None
2 Icy 1d4points
35 Freezing 2d4points
6 Icy 1d4points
7 Cold None
Anyheatintenseenoughtodamagethecreaturenegatescolddamagefromthespell(andviceversa)onapointforpoint
basis.Underwater,chillmetaldealsnodamage,buticeimmediatelyformsaroundtheaffectedmetal,makingitmore
buoyant.
Chillmetalcountersanddispelsheatmetal.
ChillTouch
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Targets:Creatureorcreaturestouched(uptoone/level)
SavingThrow:FortitudepartialorWillnegates;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Atouchfromyourhand,whichglowswithblueenergy,disruptsthelifeforceoflivingcreatures.Eachtouchchannels
negativeenergythatdeals1d6pointsofdamage.Thetouchedcreaturealsotakes1pointofStrengthdamageunlessit
makesasuccessfulFortitudesavingthrow.Youcanusethismeleetouchattackuptoonetimeperlevel.
Anundeadcreatureyoutouchtakesnodamageofeithersort,butitmustmakeasuccessfulWillsavingthroworfleeasif
panickedfor1d4rounds+1roundpercasterlevel.
CircleofDeath
Necromancy[Death]
Level:Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,M
Area:Severallivingcreatureswithina40ft.radiusburst
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SpellResistance:Yes
Acircleofdeathsnuffsoutthelifeforceoflivingcreatures,killingtheminstantly.
Thespellslays1d4HDworthoflivingcreaturespercasterlevel(maximum20d4).CreatureswiththefewestHDare
affectedfirst;amongcreatureswithequalHD,thosewhoareclosesttotheburstspointoforiginareaffectedfirst.No
creatureof9ormoreHDcanbeaffected,andHitDicethatarenotsufficienttoaffectacreaturearewasted.
MaterialComponent:Thepowderofacrushedblackpearlwithaminimumvalueof500gp.
Clairaudience/Clairvoyance
Divination(Scrying)
Level:Brd3,Knowledge3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,F/DF
Effect:Magicalsensor
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Clairaudience/clairvoyancecreatesaninvisiblemagicalsensorataspecificlocationthatenablesyoutohearorsee(your
choice)almostasifyouwerethere.Youdontneedlineofsightorlineofeffect,butthelocalemustbeknownaplace
familiartoyouoranobviousone.Onceyouhaveselectedthelocale,thesensordoesntmove,butyoucanrotateitinall
directionstoviewtheareaasdesired.Unlikeotherscryingspells,thisspelldoesnotallowmagicallyorsupernaturally
enhancedsensestoworkthroughit.Ifthechosenlocaleismagicallydark,youseenothing.Ifitisnaturallypitchblack,you
canseeina10footradiusaroundthecenterofthespellseffect.Clairaudience/clairvoyancefunctionsonlyontheplaneof
existenceyouarecurrentlyoccupying.
ArcaneFocus:Asmallhorn(forhearing)oraglasseye(forseeing).
ClenchedFist
Evocation[Force]
Level:Sor/Wiz8,Strength8
Components:V,S,F/DF
Thisspellfunctionslikeinterposinghand,exceptthatthehandcaninterposeitself,push,orstrikeoneopponentthatyou
select.Thefloatinghandcanmoveasfaras60feetandcanattackinthesameround.Sincethishandisdirectedbyyou,its
abilitytonoticeorattackinvisibleorconcealedcreaturesisnobetterthanyours.
Thehandattacksonceperround,anditsattackbonusequalsyourcasterlevel+yourIntelligence,Wisdom,orCharisma
modifier(forawizard,cleric,orsorcerer,respectively),+11forthehandsStrengthscore(33),1forbeingLarge.The
handdeals1d8+11pointsofdamageoneachattack,andanycreaturestruckmustmakeaFortitudesave(againstthis
spellssaveDC)orbestunnedfor1round.Directingthespelltoanewtargetisamoveaction.
Theclenchedfistcanalsointerposeitselfasinterposinghanddoes,oritcanbullrushanopponentasforcefulhanddoes,
butata+15bonusontheStrengthcheck.
Clericswhocastthisspellnameitfortheirdeities.
ArcaneFocus:Aleatherglove.
CloakofChaos
Abjuration[Chaotic]
Level:Chaos8,Clr8
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Components:V,S,F
Range:20ft.
Targets:Onecreature/levelina20ft.radiusburstcenteredonyou
SavingThrow:Seetext
Arandompatternofcolorsurroundsthesubjects,protectingthemfromattacks,grantingthemresistancetospellscastby
lawfulcreatures,andcausinglawfulcreaturesthatstrikethesubjectstobecomeconfused.Thisabjurationhasfoureffects.
First,eachwardedcreaturegainsa+4deflectionbonustoACanda+4resistancebonusonsaves.Unlikeprotectionfrom
law,thebenefitofthisspellappliesagainstallattacks,notjustagainstattacksbylawfulcreatures.
Second,eachwardedcreaturegainsspellresistance25againstlawfulspellsandspellscastbylawfulcreatures.
Third,theabjurationblockspossessionandmentalinfluence,justasprotectionfromlawdoes.
Finally,ifalawfulcreaturesucceedsonameleeattackagainstawardedcreature,theoffendingattackerisconfusedfor1
round(Willsavenegates,aswiththeconfusionspell,butagainstthesaveDCofcloakofchaos).
Focus:Atinyreliquarycontainingsomesacredrelic,suchasascrapofparchmentfromachaotictext.Thereliquarycostsat
least500gp.
Clone
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S,M,F
Range:0ft.
Effect:Oneclone
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellmakesaninertduplicateofacreature.Iftheoriginalindividualhasbeenslain,itssoulimmediatelytransfersto
theclone,creatingareplacement(providedthatthesoulisfreeandwillingtoreturn).Theoriginalsphysicalremains,
shouldtheystillexist,becomeinertandcannotthereafterberestoredtolife.Iftheoriginalcreaturehasreachedtheendof
itsnaturallifespan(thatis,ithasdiedofnaturalcauses),anycloningattemptfails.
Tocreatetheduplicate,youmusthaveapieceofflesh(nothair,nails,scales,orthelike)withavolumeofatleast1cubic
inchthatwastakenfromtheoriginalcreatureslivingbody.Thepieceoffleshneednotbefresh,butitmustbekeptfrom
rotting.Oncethespelliscast,theduplicatemustbegrowninalaboratoryfor2d4months.
Whenthecloneiscompleted,theoriginalssoulentersitimmediately,ifthatcreatureisalreadydead.Thecloneis
physicallyidenticalwiththeoriginalandpossessesthesamepersonalityandmemoriesastheoriginal.Inotherrespects,
treatthecloneasifitweretheoriginalcharacterraisedfromthedead,includingthelossofonelevelor2pointsof
Constitution(iftheoriginalwasa1stlevelcharacter).IfthisConstitutionadjustmentwouldgivethecloneaConstitution
scoreof0,thespellfails.Iftheoriginalcreaturehaslostlevelssincethefleshsamplewastakenanddiedatalowerlevel
thantheclonewouldotherwisebe,thecloneisonelevelbelowthelevelatwhichtheoriginaldied.
Thespellduplicatesonlytheoriginalsbodyandmind,notitsequipment.
Aduplicatecanbegrownwhiletheoriginalstilllives,orwhentheoriginalsoulisunavailable,buttheresultingbodyis
merelyasoullessbitofinertflesh,whichrotsifnotpreserved.
MaterialComponent:Thepieceoffleshandvariouslaboratorysupplies(cost1,000gp).
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Focus:Speciallaboratoryequipment(cost500gp).
Cloudkill
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S
Effect:Cloudspreadsin20ft.radius,20ft.high
SavingThrow:Fortitudepartial;seetext
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellgeneratesabankoffog,similartoafogcloud,exceptthatitsvaporsareyellowishgreenandpoisonous.These
vaporsautomaticallykillanylivingcreaturewith3orfewerHD(nosave).Alivingcreaturewith4to6HDisslainunlessit
succeedsonaFortitudesave(inwhichcaseittakes1d4pointsofConstitutiondamageonyourturneachroundwhilein
thecloud).
Alivingcreaturewith6ormoreHDtakes1d4pointsofConstitutiondamageonyourturneachroundwhileinthecloud(a
successfulFortitudesavehalvesthisdamage).Holdingonesbreathdoesnthelp,butcreaturesimmunetopoisonare
unaffectedbythespell.
Unlikeafogcloud,thecloudkillmovesawayfromyouat10feetperround,rollingalongthesurfaceoftheground.
Figureoutthecloudsnewspreadeachroundbasedonitsnewpointoforigin,whichis10feetfartherawayfromthepoint
oforiginwhereyoucastthespell.
Becausethevaporsareheavierthanair,theysinktothelowestleveloftheland,evenpouringdowndenorsinkhole
openings.Itcannotpenetrateliquids,norcanitbecastunderwater.
ColorSpray
Illusion(Pattern)[MindAffecting]
Level:Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S,M
Range:15ft.
Duration:Instantaneous;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Avividconeofclashingcolorsspringsforthfromyourhand,causingcreaturestobecomestunned,perhapsalsoblinded,
andpossiblyknockingthemunconscious.
EachcreaturewithintheconeisaffectedaccordingtoitsHitDice.
2HDorless:Thecreatureisunconscious,blinded,andstunnedfor2d4rounds,thenblindedandstunnedfor1d4rounds,
andthenstunnedfor1round.(Onlylivingcreaturesareknockedunconscious.)
3or4HD:Thecreatureisblindedandstunnedfor1d4rounds,thenstunnedfor1round.
5ormoreHD:Thecreatureisstunnedfor1round.
Sightlesscreaturesarenotaffectedbycolorspray.
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MaterialComponent:Apincheachofpowderorsandthatiscoloredred,yellow,andblue.
Command
Enchantment(Compulsion)[LanguageDependent,MindAffecting]
Level:Clr1
Components:V
Duration:1round
SpellResistance:Yes
Yougivethesubjectasinglecommand,whichitobeystothebestofitsabilityatitsearliestopportunity.Youmayselect
fromthefollowingoptions.
Approach:Onitsturn,thesubjectmovestowardyouasquicklyanddirectlyaspossiblefor1round.Thecreaturemaydo
nothingbutmoveduringitsturn,anditprovokesattacksofopportunityforthismovementasnormal.
Drop:Onitsturn,thesubjectdropswhateveritisholding.Itcantpickupanydroppeditemuntilitsnextturn.
Fall:Onitsturn,thesubjectfallstothegroundandremainspronefor1round.Itmayactnormallywhilepronebuttakes
anyappropriatepenalties.
Flee:Onitsturn,thesubjectmovesawayfromyouasquicklyaspossiblefor1round.Itmaydonothingbutmoveduring
itsturn,anditprovokesattacksofopportunityforthismovementasnormal.
Halt:Thesubjectstandsinplacefor1round.Itmaynottakeanyactionsbutisnotconsideredhelpless.
Ifthesubjectcantcarryoutyourcommandonitsnextturn,thespellautomaticallyfails.
Command,Greater
Level:Clr5
Thisspellfunctionslikecommand,exceptthatuptoonecreatureperlevelmaybeaffected,andtheactivitiescontinue
beyond1round.Atthestartofeachcommandedcreaturesactionafterthefirst,itgetsanotherWillsavetoattemptto
breakfreefromthespell.Eachcreaturemustreceivethesamecommand.
CommandPlants
Transmutation
Level:Drd4,Plant4,Rgr3
Components:V
Targets:Upto2HD/levelofplantcreatures,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellallowsyousomedegreeofcontroloveroneormoreplantcreatures.Affectedplantcreaturescanunderstandyou,
andtheyperceiveyourwordsandactionsinthemostfavorableway(treattheirattitudeasfriendly).Theywillnotattack
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youwhilethespelllasts.Youcantrytogiveasubjectorders,butyoumustwinanopposedCharismachecktoconvinceitto
doanythingitwouldntordinarilydo.(Retriesarenotallowed.)Acommandedplantneverobeyssuicidalorobviously
harmfulorders,butitmightbeconvincedthatsomethingverydangerousisworthdoing.
YoucanaffectanumberofplantcreatureswhosecombinedlevelorHDdonotexceedtwiceyourlevel.
CommandUndead
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Targets:Oneundeadcreature
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellallowsyousomedegreeofcontroloveranundeadcreature.Assumingthesubjectisintelligent,itperceivesyour
wordsandactionsinthemostfavorableway(treatitsattitudeasfriendly).Itwillnotattackyouwhilethespelllasts.You
cantrytogivethesubjectorders,butyoumustwinanopposedCharismachecktoconvinceittodoanythingitwouldnt
ordinarilydo.(Retriesarenotallowed.)Anintelligentcommandedundeadneverobeyssuicidalorobviouslyharmful
orders,butitmightbeconvincedthatsomethingverydangerousisworthdoing.
Anonintelligentundeadcreaturegetsnosavingthrowagainstthisspell.Whenyoucontrolamindlessbeing,youcan
communicateonlybasiccommands,suchascomehere,gothere,fight,standstill,andsoon.Nonintelligentundead
wontresistsuicidalorobviouslyharmfulorders.
Anyactbyyouoryourapparentalliesthatthreatensthecommandedundead(regardlessofitsIntelligence)breaksthe
spell.
Yourcommandsarenottelepathic.Theundeadcreaturemustbeabletohearyou.
MaterialComponent:Ashredofrawmeatandasplinterofbone.
Commune
Divination
Level:Clr5
Components:V,S,M,DF,XP
Range:Personal
Target:You
Youcontactyourdeityoragentsthereofandaskquestionsthatcanbeansweredbyasimpleyesorno.(Aclericofno
particulardeitycontactsaphilosophicallyallieddeity.)Youareallowedonesuchquestionpercasterlevel.Theanswers
givenarecorrectwithinthelimitsoftheentitysknowledge.Unclearisalegitimateanswer,becausepowerfulbeingsof
theOuterPlanesarenotnecessarilyomniscient.Incaseswhereaonewordanswerwouldbemisleadingorcontrarytothe
deitysinterests,ashortphrase(fivewordsorless)maybegivenasananswerinstead.
Thespell,atbest,providesinformationtoaidcharacterdecisions.Theentitiescontactedstructuretheiranswerstofurther
theirownpurposes.Ifyoulag,discusstheanswers,orgoofftodoanythingelse,thespellends.
MaterialComponent:Holy(orunholy)waterandincense.
XPCost:100XP.
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CommunewithNature
Divination
Components:V,S
Range:Personal
Target:You
Youbecomeonewithnature,attainingknowledgeofthesurroundingterritory.Youinstantlygainknowledgeofasmanyas
threefactsfromamongthefollowingsubjects:thegroundorterrain,plants,minerals,bodiesofwater,people,general
animalpopulation,presenceofwoodlandcreatures,presenceofpowerfulunnaturalcreatures,oreventhegeneralstateof
thenaturalsetting.
Inoutdoorsettings,thespelloperatesinaradiusof1milepercasterlevel.Innaturalundergroundsettingscaves,
caverns,andtheliketheradiusislimitedto100feetpercasterlevel.Thespelldoesnotfunctionwherenaturehasbeen
replacedbyconstructionorsettlement,suchasindungeonsandtowns.
ComprehendLanguages
Divination
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Personal
Target:You
Youcanunderstandthespokenwordsofcreaturesorreadotherwiseincomprehensiblewrittenmessages.Ineithercase,
youmusttouchthecreatureorthewriting.Theabilitytoreaddoesnotnecessarilyimpartinsightintothematerial,merely
itsliteralmeaning.Thespellenablesyoutounderstandorreadanunknownlanguage,notspeakorwriteit.
Writtenmaterialcanbereadattherateofonepage(250words)perminute.Magicalwritingcannotberead,thoughthe
spellrevealsthatitismagical.Thisspellcanbefoiledbycertainwardingmagic(suchasthesecretpageandillusoryscript
spells).Itdoesnotdeciphercodesorrevealmessagesconcealedinotherwisenormaltext.
Comprehendlanguagescanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Apinchofsootandafewgrainsofsalt.
ConeofCold
Evocation[Cold]
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:60ft.
SpellResistance:Yes
Coneofcoldcreatesanareaofextremecold,originatingatyourhandandextendingoutwardinacone.Itdrainsheat,
dealing1d6pointsofcolddamagepercasterlevel(maximum15d6).
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ArcaneMaterialComponent:Averysmallcrystalorglasscone.
Confusion
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz4,Trickery4
Components:V,S,M/DF
Targets:Allcreaturesina15ft.radiusburst
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellcausesthetargetstobecomeconfused,makingthemunabletoindependentlydeterminewhattheywilldo.
Rollonthefollowingtableatthebeginningofeachsubjectsturneachroundtoseewhatthesubjectdoesinthatround.
Table:ConfusionEffects
D% BEHAVIOR
0110 Attackcasterwithmeleeorrangedweapons(orclosewithcasterifattackisnotpossible).
1120 Actnormally.
2150 Donothingbutbabbleincoherently.
5170 Fleeawayfromcasterattoppossiblespeed.
71100 Attacknearestcreature(forthispurpose,afamiliarcountsaspartofthesubjectsself).
Aconfusedcharacterwhocantcarryouttheindicatedactiondoesnothingbutbabbleincoherently.Attackersarenotatany
specialadvantagewhenattackingaconfusedcharacter.Anyconfusedcharacterwhoisattackedautomaticallyattacksits
attackersonitsnextturn,aslongasitisstillconfusedwhenitsturncomes.Notethataconfusedcharacterwillnotmake
attacksofopportunityagainstanycreaturethatitisnotalreadydevotedtoattacking(eitherbecauseofitsmostrecent
actionorbecauseithasjustbeenattacked).
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Asetofthreenutshells.
Confusion,Lesser
Level:Brd1
Components:V,S,DF
Duration:1round
Thisspellcausesasinglecreaturetobecomeconfusedfor1round.Seetheconfusionspell,above,todeterminetheexact
effectonthesubject.
Consecrate
Evocation[Good]
Level:Clr2
Components:V,S,M,DF
Area:20ft.radiusemanation
Duration:2hours/level
SavingThrow:None
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SpellResistance:No
Thisspellblessesanareawithpositiveenergy.EachCharismacheckmadetoturnundeadwithinthisareagainsa+3
sacredbonus.Everyundeadcreatureenteringaconsecratedareasuffersminordisruption,givingita1penaltyonattack
rolls,damagerolls,andsaves.Undeadcannotbecreatedwithinorsummonedintoaconsecratedarea.
Iftheconsecratedareacontainsanaltar,shrine,orotherpermanentfixturededicatedtoyourdeity,pantheon,oraligned
higherpower,themodifiersgivenabovearedoubled(+6sacredbonusonturningchecks,2penaltiesforundeadinthe
area).Youcannotconsecrateanareawithasimilarfixtureofadeityotherthanyourownpatron.
Iftheareadoescontainanaltar,shrine,orotherpermanentfixtureofadeity,pantheon,orhigherpowerotherthanyour
patron,theconsecratespellinsteadcursesthearea,cuttingoffitsconnectionwiththeassociateddeityorpower.This
secondaryfunction,ifused,doesnotalsograntthebonusesandpenaltiesrelatingtoundead,asgivenabove.
Consecratecountersanddispelsdesecrate.
MaterialComponent:Avialofholywaterand25gpworth(5pounds)ofsilverdust,allofwhichmustbesprinkledaround
thearea.
ContactOtherPlane
Divination
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V
Range:Personal
Target:You
Yousendyourmindtoanotherplaneofexistence(anElementalPlaneorsomeplanefartherremoved)inordertoreceive
adviceandinformationfrompowersthere.(Seetheaccompanyingtableforpossibleconsequencesandresultsofthe
attempt.)Thepowersreplyinalanguageyouunderstand,buttheyresentsuchcontactandgiveonlybriefanswerstoyour
questions.(Allquestionsareansweredwithyes,no,maybe,never,irrelevant,orsomeotheronewordanswer.)
Youmustconcentrateonmaintainingthespell(astandardaction)inordertoaskquestionsattherateofoneperround.A
questionisansweredbythepowerduringthesameround.Foreverytwocasterlevels,youmayaskonequestion.
Contactwithmindsfarremovedfromyourhomeplaneincreasestheprobabilitythatyouwillincuradecreaseto
IntelligenceandCharisma,butthechanceofthepowerknowingtheanswer,aswellastheprobabilityoftheentity
answeringcorrectly,arelikewiseincreasedbymovingtodistantplanes.
OncetheOuterPlanesarereached,thepowerofthedeitycontacteddeterminestheeffects.(Randomresultsobtainedfrom
thetablearesubjecttothepersonalitiesofindividualdeities.)
Onrareoccasions,thisdivinationmaybeblockedbyanactofcertaindeitiesorforces.
Table:ContactOtherPlaneEffects
PLANECONTACTED AVOIDINT/CHADECREASE TRUEANSWER DONTKNOW LIE RANDOMANSWER
ElementalPlane DC7/1week 0134 3562 6383 84100
(appropriate) (DC7/1week) (0168) (6975) (7698) (99100)
Positive/NegativeEnergyPlane DC8/1week 0139 4065 6686 87100
AstralPlane DC9/1week 0144 4567 6888 89100
OuterPlane,demideity DC10/2weeks 0149 5070 7191 92100
OuterPlane,lesserdeity DC12/3weeks 0160 6175 7695 96100
OuterPlane,intermediatedeity DC14/4weeks 0173 7481 8298 99100
OuterPlane,greaterdeity DC16/5weeks 0188 8990 9199 100
AvoidInt/ChaDecrease:YoumustsucceedonanIntelligencecheckagainstthisDCtoavoidadecreaseinIntelligenceand
Charisma.Ifthecheckfails,yourIntelligenceandCharismascoreseachfallto8forthestatedduration,andyoubecome
unabletocastarcanespells.IfyouloseIntelligenceandCharisma,theeffectstrikesassoonasthefirstquestionisasked,
andnoanswerisreceived.(TheentriesinparenthesesareforquestionsthatpertaintotheappropriateElementalPlane.)
ResultsofaSuccessfulContact:d%isrolledfortheresultshownonthetable:
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TrueAnswer:Yougetatrue,onewordanswer.Questionsthatcannotbeansweredinthiswayareansweredrandomly.
DontKnow:Theentitytellsyouthatitdoesntknow.
Lie:Theentityintentionallyliestoyou.
RandomAnswer:Theentitytriestoliebutdoesntknowtheanswer,soitmakesoneup.
Contagion
Necromancy[Evil]
Level:Clr3,Destruction3,Drd3,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
SpellResistance:Yes
Thesubjectcontractsadiseaseselectedfromthetablebelow,whichstrikesimmediately(noincubationperiod).TheDC
notedisforthesubsequentsaves(usecontagionsnormalsaveDCfortheinitialsavingthrow).
Table:ContagionEffects
DISEASE DC DAMAGE
Blindingsickness 16 1d4Str1
Cacklefever 16 1d6Wis
Filthfever 12 1d3Dexand1d3Con
Mindfire 12 1d4Int
Redache 15 1d6Str
Shakes 13 1d8Dex
Slimydoom 14 1d4Con
1
Eachtimeavictimtakes2ormorepointsofStrengthdamagefromblindingsickness,heorshemustmakeanotherFortitudesave
(usingthediseasessaveDC)orbepermanentlyblinded.
Contingency
Evocation
Level:Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,M,F
CastingTime:Atleast10minutes;seetext
Range:Personal
Target:You
Duration:Oneday/level(D)oruntildischarged
Youcanplaceanotherspelluponyourpersonsothatitcomesintoeffectundersomeconditionyoudictatewhencasting
contingency.Thecontingencyspellandthecompanionspellarecastatthesametime.The10minutecastingtimeisthe
minimumtotalforbothcastings;ifthecompanionspellhasacastingtimelongerthan10minutes,usethatinstead.
Thespelltobebroughtintoeffectbythecontingencymustbeonethataffectsyourpersonandbeofaspelllevelnohigher
thanonethirdyourcasterlevel(roundeddown,maximum6thlevel).
Theconditionsneededtobringthespellintoeffectmustbeclear,althoughtheycanbegeneral.Inallcases,the
contingencyimmediatelybringsintoeffectthecompanionspell,thelatterbeingcastinstantaneouslywhentheprescribed
circumstancesoccur.Ifcomplicatedorconvolutedconditionsareprescribed,thewholespellcombination(contingencyand
thecompanionmagic)mayfailwhencalledon.Thecompanionspelloccursbasedsolelyonthestatedconditions,
regardlessofwhetheryouwantitto.
Youcanuseonlyonecontingencyspellatatime;ifasecondiscast,thefirstone(ifstillactive)isdispelled.
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MaterialComponent:Thatofthecompanionspell,plusquicksilverandaneyelashofanogremage,rakshasa,orsimilar
spellusingcreature.
Focus:Astatuetteofyoucarvedfromelephantivoryanddecoratedwithgems(worthatleast1,500gp).Youmustcarrythe
focusforthecontingencytowork.
ContinualFlame
Evocation[Light]
Level:Clr3,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Target:Objecttouched
Effect:Magical,heatlessflame
Duration:Permanent
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Aflame,equivalentinbrightnesstoatorch,springsforthfromanobjectthatyoutouch.Theeffectlookslikearegular
flame,butitcreatesnoheatanddoesntuseoxygen.Acontinualflamecanbecoveredandhiddenbutnotsmotheredor
quenched.
Lightspellscounteranddispeldarknessspellsofanequalorlowerlevel.
MaterialComponent:Yousprinklerubydust(worth50gp)ontheitemthatistocarrytheflame.
ControlPlants
Transmutation
Level:Drd8,Plant8
Components:V,S,DF
Targets:Upto2HD/levelofplantcreatures,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellenablesyoutocontroltheactionsofoneormoreplantcreaturesforashortperiodoftime.Youcommandthe
creaturesbyvoiceandtheyunderstandyou,nomatterwhatlanguageyouspeak.Evenifvocalcommunicationisimpossible
thecontrolledplantsdonotattackyou.Attheendofthespell,thesubjectsreverttotheirnormalbehavior.
Suicidalorselfdestructivecommandsaresimplyignored.
ControlUndead
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,M
Targets:Upto2HD/levelofundeadcreatures,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
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SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellenablesyoutocommandundeadcreaturesforashortperiodoftime.Youcommandthembyvoiceandthey
understandyou,nomatterwhatlanguageyouspeak.Evenifvocalcommunicationisimpossiblethecontrolledundeaddo
notattackyou.Attheendofthespell,thesubjectsreverttotheirnormalbehavior.
Intelligentundeadcreaturesrememberthatyoucontrolledthem.
MaterialComponent:Asmallpieceofboneandasmallpieceofrawmeat.
ControlWater
Transmutation[Water]
Level:Clr4,Drd4,Sor/Wiz6,Water4
Components:V,S,M/DF
Area:Waterinavolumeof10ft./levelby10ft./levelby2ft./level(S)
SpellResistance:No
Dependingontheversionyouchoose,thecontrolwaterspellraisesorlowerswater.
LowerWater:Thiscauseswaterorsimilarliquidtoreduceitsdepthbyasmuchas2feetpercasterlevel(toaminimum
depthof1inch).Thewaterisloweredwithinasquarishdepressionwhosesidesareuptocasterlevelx10feetlong.In
extremelylargeanddeepbodiesofwater,suchasadeepocean,thespellcreatesawhirlpoolthatsweepsshipsandsimilar
craftdownward,puttingthematriskandrenderingthemunabletoleavebynormalmovementforthedurationofthe
spell.Whencastonwaterelementalsandotherwaterbasedcreatures,thisspellactsasaslowspell(Willnegates).The
spellhasnoeffectonothercreatures.
RaiseWater:Thiscauseswaterorsimilarliquidtoriseinheight,justasthelowerwaterversioncausesittolower.Boats
raisedinthiswayslidedownthesidesofthehumpthatthespellcreates.Iftheareaaffectedbythespellincludes
riverbanks,abeach,orotherlandnearby,thewatercanspilloverontodryland.
Witheitherversion,youmayreduceonehorizontaldimensionbyhalfanddoubletheotherhorizontaldimension.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Adropofwater(forraisewater)orapinchofdust(forlowerwater).
ControlWeather
Transmutation
Level:Air7,Clr7,Drd7,Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S
CastingTime:10minutes;seetext
Range:2miles
Area:2mileradiuscircle,centeredonyou;seetext
Duration:4d12hours;seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youchangetheweatherinthelocalarea.Ittakes10minutestocastthespellandanadditional10minutesfortheeffects
tomanifest.Youcancallforthweatherappropriatetotheclimateandseasonoftheareayouarein.
Table:ControlWeatherEffects
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SEASON POSSIBLEWEATHER
Spring Tornado,thunderstorm,sleetstorm,orhotweather
Summer Torrentialrain,heatwave,orhailstorm
Autumn Hotorcoldweather,fog,orsleet
Winter Frigidcold,blizzard,orthaw
Latewinter Hurricaneforcewindsorearlyspring(coastalarea)
Youcontrolthegeneraltendenciesoftheweather,suchasthedirectionandintensityofthewind.Youcannotcontrol
specificapplicationsoftheweatherwherelightningstrikes,forexample,ortheexactpathofatornado.Whenyouselect
acertainweatherconditiontooccur,theweatherassumesthatcondition10minuteslater(changinggradually,not
abruptly).Theweathercontinuesasyouleftitfortheduration,oruntilyouuseastandardactiontodesignateanewkind
ofweather(whichfullymanifestsitself10minuteslater).Contradictoryconditionsarenotpossiblesimultaneously.
Controlweathercandoawaywithatmosphericphenomena(naturallyoccurringorotherwise)aswellascreatethem.
Adruidcastingthisspelldoublesthedurationandaffectsacirclewitha3mileradius.
ControlWinds
Transmutation[Air]
Level:Air5,Drd5
Components:V,S
Range:40ft./level
Area:40ft./levelradiuscylinder40ft.high
SpellResistance:No
Youalterwindforceintheareasurroundingyou.Youcanmakethewindblowinacertaindirectionormanner,increaseits
strength,ordecreaseitsstrength.Thenewwinddirectionandstrengthpersistuntilthespellendsoruntilyouchooseto
alteryourhandiwork,whichrequiresconcentration.Youmaycreateaneyeofcalmairupto80feetindiameteratthe
centeroftheareaifyousodesire,andyoumaychoosetolimittheareatoanycylindricalarealessthanyourfulllimit.
WindDirection:Youmaychooseoneoffourbasicwindpatternstofunctionoverthespellsarea.
Adowndraftblowsfromthecenteroutwardinequalstrengthinalldirections.
Anupdraftblowsfromtheouteredgesintowardthecenterinequalstrengthfromalldirections,veeringupwardbefore
impingingontheeyeinthecenter.
Arotationcausesthewindstocirclethecenterinclockwiseorcounterclockwisefashion.
Ablastsimplycausesthewindstoblowinonedirectionacrosstheentireareafromonesidetotheother.
WindStrength:Foreverythreecasterlevels,youcanincreaseordecreasewindstrengthbyonelevel.Eachroundonyour
turn,acreatureinthewindmustmakeaFortitudesaveorsuffertheeffectofbeinginthewindyarea.
Strongwinds(21+mph)makesailingdifficult.
Aseverewind(31+mph)causesminorshipandbuildingdamage.
Awindstorm(51+mph)drivesmostflyingcreaturesfromtheskies,uprootssmalltrees,knocksdownlightwooden
structures,tearsoffroofs,andendangersships.
Hurricaneforcewinds(75+mph)destroywoodenbuildings,sometimesuprootevenlargetrees,andcausemostshipsto
founder.
Atornado(175+mph)destroysallnonfortifiedbuildingsandoftenuprootslargetrees.
CreateFoodandWater
Level:Clr3
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Components:V,S
Effect:Foodandwatertosustainthreehumansoronehorse/levelfor24hours
Duration:24hours;seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thefoodthatthisspellcreatesissimplefareofyourchoicehighlynourishing,ifratherbland.Foodsocreateddecaysand
becomesinediblewithin24hours,althoughitcanbekeptfreshforanother24hoursbycastingapurifyfoodandwater
spellonit.Thewatercreatedbythisspellisjustlikecleanrainwater,anditdoesntgobadasthefooddoes.
CreateGreaterUndead
Necromancy[Evil]
Level:Clr8,Death8,Sor/Wiz8
Thisspellfunctionslikecreateundead,exceptthatyoucancreatemorepowerfulandintelligentsortsofundead:shadows,
wraiths,spectres,anddevourers.Thetypeortypesofundeadyoucancreateisbasedonyourcasterlevel,asshownonthe
tablebelow.
Table:CreateGreaterUndead
CASTERLEVEL UNDEADCREATED
15thorlower Shadow
16th17th Wraith
18th19th Spectre
20thorhigher Devourer
CreateUndead
Necromancy[Evil]
Level:Clr6,Death6,Evil6,Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:1hour
Target:Onecorpse
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Amuchmorepotentspellthananimatedead,thisevilspellallowsyoutocreatemorepowerfulsortsofundead:ghouls,
ghasts,mummies,andmohrgs.Thetypeortypesofundeadyoucancreateisbasedonyourcasterlevel,asshownonthe
tablebelow.
Table:CreateUndead
CASTERLEVEL UNDEADCREATED
11thorlower Ghoul
12th14th Ghast
15th17th Mummy
18thorhigher Mohrg
Youmaycreatelesspowerfulundeadthanyourlevelwouldallowifyouchoose.Createdundeadarenotautomatically
underthecontroloftheiranimator.Ifyouarecapableofcommandingundead,youmayattempttocommandtheundead
creatureasitforms.
Thisspellmustbecastatnight.
MaterialComponent:Aclaypotfilledwithgravedirtandanotherfilledwithbrackishwater.Thespellmustbecastona
deadbody.Youmustplaceablackonyxgemworthatleast50gpperHDoftheundeadtobecreatedintothemouthoreye
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socketofeachcorpse.Themagicofthespellturnsthesegemsintoworthlessshells.
CreateWater
Conjuration(Creation)[Water]
Level:Clr0,Drd0,Pal1
Components:V,S
Effect:Upto2gallonsofwater/level
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellgenerateswholesome,drinkablewater,justlikecleanrainwater.Watercanbecreatedinanareaassmallaswill
actuallycontaintheliquid,orinanareathreetimesaslargepossiblycreatingadownpourorfillingmanysmall
receptacles.
Note:Conjurationspellscantcreatesubstancesorobjectswithinacreature.Waterweighsabout8poundspergallon.One
cubicfootofwatercontainsroughly8gallonsandweighsabout60pounds.
CreepingDoom
Conjuration(Summoning)
Level:Drd7
Components:V,S
CastingTime:1round
Range:Close(25ft.+5ft./2levels)/100ft.;seetext
Effect:Oneswarmofcentipedespertwolevels
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Whenyouutterthespellofcreepingdoom,youcallforthamassofcentipedeswarms(onepertwocasterlevels,toa
maximumoftenswarmsat20thlevel),whichneednotappearadjacenttooneanother.
Youmaysummonthecentipedeswarmssothattheysharetheareaofothercreatures.Theswarmsremainstationary,
attackinganycreaturesintheirarea,unlessyoucommandthecreepingdoomtomove(astandardaction).Asastandard
action,youcancommandanynumberoftheswarmstomovetowardanypreywithin100feetofyou.Youcannot
commandanyswarmtomovemorethan100feetawayfromyou,andifyoumovemorethan100feetfromanyswarm,
thatswarmremainsstationary,attackinganycreaturesinitsarea(butitcanbecommandedagainifyoumovewithin100
feet).
CrushingDespair
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M
Range:30ft.
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SpellResistance:Yes
Aninvisibleconeofdespaircausesgreatsadnessinthesubjects.Eachaffectedcreaturetakesa2penaltyonattackrolls,
savingthrows,abilitychecks,skillchecks,andweapondamagerolls.
Crushingdespaircountersanddispelsgoodhope.
MaterialComponent:Avialoftears.
CrushingHand
Evocation[Force]
Components:V,S,M,F/DF
Thisspellfunctionslikeinterposinghand,exceptthatthehandcaninterposeitself,push,orcrushoneopponentthatyou
select.
Thecrushinghandcangrappleanopponentlikegraspinghanddoes.Itsgrapplebonusequalsyourcasterlevel+your
Intelligence,Wisdom,orCharismamodifier(forawizard,cleric,orsorcerer,respectively),+12forthehandsStrength
score(35),+4forbeingLarge.Thehanddeals2d6+12pointsofdamage(lethal,notnonlethal)oneachsuccessfulgrapple
checkagainstanopponent.
Thecrushinghandcanalsointerposeitselfasinterposinghanddoes,oritcanbullrushanopponentasforcefulhanddoes,
butata+18bonus.
Directingthespelltoanewtargetisamoveaction.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Theshellofanegg.
ArcaneFocus:Agloveofsnakeskin.
CureCriticalWounds
Conjuration(Healing)
Level:Brd4,Clr4,Drd5,Healing4
Thisspellfunctionslikecurelightwounds,exceptthatitcures4d8pointsofdamage+1pointpercasterlevel(maximum
+20).
CureCriticalWounds,Mass
Level:Clr8,Drd9,Healing8
Thisspellfunctionslikemasscurelightwounds,exceptthatitcures4d8pointsofdamage+1pointpercasterlevel
(maximum+40).
CureLightWounds
Level:Brd1,Clr1,Drd1,Healing1,Pal1,Rgr2
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
SavingThrow:Willhalf(harmless);seetext
SpellResistance:Yes(harmless);seetext
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Whenlayingyourhanduponalivingcreature,youchannelpositiveenergythatcures1d8pointsofdamage+1pointper
casterlevel(maximum+5).
Sinceundeadarepoweredbynegativeenergy,thisspelldealsdamagetotheminsteadofcuringtheirwounds.Anundead
creaturecanapplyspellresistance,andcanattemptaWillsavetotakehalfdamage.
CureLightWounds,Mass
Level:Brd5,Clr5,Drd6,Healing5
Components:V,S
Target:Onecreature/level,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
SavingThrow:Willhalf(harmless)orWillhalf;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes(harmless)orYes;seetext
Youchannelpositiveenergytocure1d8pointsofdamage+1pointpercasterlevel(maximum+25)ineachselected
creature.
Likeothercurespells,masscurelightwoundsdealsdamagetoundeadinitsarearatherthancuringthem.Eachaffected
undeadmayattemptaWillsaveforhalfdamage.
CureMinorWounds
Level:Clr0,Drd0
Thisspellfunctionslikecurelightwounds,exceptthatitcuresonly1pointofdamage.
CureModerateWounds
Level:Brd2,Clr2,Drd3,Healing2,Pal3,Rgr3
+10).
CureModerateWounds,Mass
Level:Brd6,Clr6,Drd7
(maximum+30).
CureSeriousWounds
Level:Brd3,Clr3,Drd4,Pal4,Rgr4,Healing3
+15).
CureSeriousWounds,Mass
Level:Clr7,Drd8
(maximum+35).
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CurseWater
Necromancy[Evil]
Level:Clr1
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:1minute
Range:Touch
Target:Flaskofwatertouched
Thisspellimbuesaflask(1pint)ofwaterwithnegativeenergy,turningitintounholywater.Unholywaterdamagesgood
outsidersthewayholywaterdamagesundeadandeviloutsiders.
MaterialComponent:5poundsofpowderedsilver(worth25gp).
DancingLights
Evocation[Light]
Level:Brd0,Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S
Effect:Uptofourlights,allwithina10ft.radiusarea
Duration:1minute(D)
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Dependingontheversionselected,youcreateuptofourlightsthatresemblelanternsortorches(andcastthatamountof
light),oruptofourglowingspheresoflight(whichlooklikewillowisps),oronefaintlyglowing,vaguelyhumanoid
shape.Thedancinglightsmuststaywithina10footradiusareainrelationtoeachotherbutotherwisemoveasyoudesire
(noconcentrationrequired):forwardorback,upordown,straightorturningcorners,orthelike.Thelightscanmoveup
to100feetperround.Alightwinksoutifthedistancebetweenyouanditexceedsthespellsrange.
Dancinglightscanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
Darkness
Evocation[Darkness]
Components:V,M/DF
Range:Touch
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellcausesanobjecttoradiateshadowyilluminationouttoa20footradius.Allcreaturesintheareagain
concealment(20%misschance).Evencreaturesthatcannormallyseeinsuchconditions(suchaswithdarkvisionorlow
lightvision)havethemisschanceinanareashroudedinmagicaldarkness.
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Normallights(torches,candles,lanterns,andsoforth)areincapableofbrighteningthearea,asarelightspellsoflower
level.Higherlevellightspellsarenotaffectedbydarkness.
Ifdarknessiscastonasmallobjectthatisthenplacedinsideorunderalightproofcovering,thespellseffectisblocked
untilthecoveringisremoved.
Darknesscountersordispelsanylightspellofequalorlowerspelllevel.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Abitofbatfurandeitheradropofpitchorapieceofcoal.
Darkvision
Transmutation
Level:Rgr3,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
SavingThrow:None
Thesubjectgainstheabilitytosee60feetevenintotaldarkness.Darkvisionisblackandwhiteonlybutotherwiselike
normalsight.Darkvisiondoesnotgrantonetheabilitytoseeinmagicaldarkness.
Darkvisioncanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
MaterialComponent:Eitherapinchofdriedcarrotoranagate.
Daylight
Evocation[Light]
Level:Brd3,Clr3,Drd3,Pal3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Theobjecttouchedshedslightasbrightasfulldaylightina60footradius,anddimlightforanadditional60feetbeyond
that.Creaturesthattakepenaltiesinbrightlightalsotakethemwhilewithintheradiusofthismagicallight.Despiteits
name,thisspellisnottheequivalentofdaylightforthepurposesofcreaturesthataredamagedordestroyedbybright
light.
Ifdaylightiscastonasmallobjectthatisthenplacedinsideorunderalightproofcovering,thespellseffectsareblocked
untilthecoveringisremoved.
Daylightbroughtintoanareaofmagicaldarkness(orviceversa)istemporarilynegated,sothattheotherwiseprevailing
lightconditionsexistintheoverlappingareasofeffect.
Daylightcountersordispelsanydarknessspellofequalorlowerlevel,suchasdarkness.
Daze
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Level:Brd0,Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S,M
Target:Onehumanoidcreatureof4HDorless
Duration:1round
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisenchantmentcloudsthemindofahumanoidcreaturewith4orfewerHitDicesothatittakesnoactions.Humanoids
of5ormoreHDarenotaffected.Adazedsubjectisnotstunned,soattackersgetnospecialadvantageagainstit.
MaterialComponent:Apinchofwoolorsimilarsubstance.
DazeMonster
Level:Brd2,Sor/Wiz2
Target:Onelivingcreatureof6HDorless
Thisspellfunctionslikedaze,butdazemonstercanaffectanyonelivingcreatureofanytype.Creaturesof7ormoreHD
arenotaffected.
DeathKnell
Necromancy[Death,Evil]
Level:Clr2,Death2
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Duration:Instantaneous/10minutesperHDofsubject;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Youdrawforththeebbinglifeforceofacreatureanduseittofuelyourownpower.Uponcastingthisspell,youtoucha
livingcreaturethathas1orfewerhitpoints.Ifthesubjectfailsitssavingthrow,itdies,andyougain1d8temporaryhit
pointsanda+2bonustoStrength.Additionally,youreffectivecasterlevelgoesupby+1,improvingspelleffects
dependentoncasterlevel.(Thisincreaseineffectivecasterleveldoesnotgrantyouaccesstomorespells.)Theseeffects
lastfor10minutesperHDofthesubjectcreature.
DeathWard
Necromancy
Level:Clr4,Death4,Drd5,Pal4
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
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Thesubjectisimmunetoalldeathspells,magicaldeatheffects,energydrain,andanynegativeenergyeffects.
Thisspelldoesntremovenegativelevelsthatthesubjecthasalreadygained,nordoesitaffectthesavingthrownecessary
24hoursaftergaininganegativelevel.
Deathwarddoesnotprotectagainstothersortsofattacksevenifthoseattacksmightbelethal.
Deathwatch
Necromancy[Evil]
Level:Clr1
Components:V,S
Range:30ft.
Area:Coneshapedemanation
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Usingthefoulsightgrantedbythepowersofunlife,youcandeterminetheconditionofcreaturesneardeathwithinthe
spellsrange.Youinstantlyknowwhethereachcreaturewithintheareaisdead,fragile(aliveandwounded,with3or
fewerhitpointsleft),fightingoffdeath(alivewith4ormorehitpoints),undead,orneitheralivenordead(suchasa
construct).
Deathwatchseesthroughanyspellorabilitythatallowscreaturestofeigndeath.
DeepSlumber
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz3
Thisspellfunctionslikesleep,exceptthatitaffects10HDofcreatures.
DeeperDarkness
Evocation[Darkness]
Level:Clr3
Duration:Oneday/level(D)
Thisspellfunctionslikedarkness,exceptthattheobjectradiatesshadowyilluminationina60footradiusandthedarkness
lastslonger.
Daylightbroughtintoanareaofdeeperdarkness(orviceversa)istemporarilynegated,sothattheotherwiseprevailing
lightconditionsexistintheoverlappingareasofeffect.
Deeperdarknesscountersanddispelsanylightspellofequalorlowerlevel,includingdaylightandlight.
DelayPoison
Level:Brd2,Clr2,Drd2,Pal2,Rgr1
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
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SavingThrow:Fortitudenegates(harmless)
Thesubjectbecomestemporarilyimmunetopoison.Anypoisoninitssystemoranypoisontowhichitisexposedduring
thespellsdurationdoesnotaffectthesubjectuntilthespellsdurationhasexpired.Delaypoisondoesnotcureanydamage
thatpoisonmayhavealreadydone.
DelayedBlastFireball
Evocation[Fire]
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Duration:5roundsorless;seetext
Thisspellfunctionslikefireball,exceptthatitismorepowerfulandcandetonateupto5roundsafterthespelliscast.The
burstofflamedeals1d6pointsoffiredamagepercasterlevel(maximum20d6).
Theglowingbeadcreatedbydelayedblastfireballcandetonateimmediatelyifyoudesire,oryoucanchoosetodelaythe
burstforasmanyas5rounds.Youselecttheamountofdelayuponcompletingthespell,andthattimecannotchangeonce
ithasbeensetunlesssomeonetouchesthebead(seebelow).Ifyouchooseadelay,theglowingbeadsitsatitsdestination
untilitdetonates.Acreaturecanpickupandhurlthebeadasathrownweapon(rangeincrement10feet).Ifacreature
handlesandmovesthebeadwithin1roundofitsdetonation,thereisa25%chancethatthebeaddetonateswhilebeing
handled.
Demand
Level:Sor/Wiz8
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellfunctionslikesending,butthemessagecanalsocontainasuggestion(seethesuggestionspell),whichthesubject
doesitsbesttocarryout.AsuccessfulWillsavenegatesthesuggestioneffectbutnotthecontactitself.Thedemand,if
received,isunderstoodevenifthesubjectsIntelligencescoreisaslowas1.Ifthemessageisimpossibleormeaningless
accordingtothecircumstancesthatexistforthesubjectatthetimethedemandisissued,themessageisunderstoodbut
thesuggestionisineffective.
Thedemandsmessagetothecreaturemustbetwentyfivewordsorless,includingthesuggestion.Thecreaturecanalso
giveashortreplyimmediately.
MaterialComponent:Ashortpieceofcopperwireandsomesmallpartofthesubjectahair,abitofnail,orthelike.
Desecrate
Evocation[Evil]
Level:Clr2,Evil2
Components:V,S,M,DF
Duration:2hours/level
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellimbuesanareawithnegativeenergy.EachCharismacheckmadetoturnundeadwithinthisareatakesa3
profanepenalty,andeveryundeadcreatureenteringadesecratedareagainsa+1profanebonusonattackrolls,damage
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rolls,andsavingthrows.Anundeadcreaturecreatedwithinorsummonedintosuchanareagains+1hitpointsperHD.
Ifthedesecratedareacontainsanaltar,shrine,orotherpermanentfixturededicatedtoyourdeityoralignedhigherpower,
themodifiersgivenabovearedoubled(6profanepenaltyonturningchecks,+2profanebonusand+2hitpointsperHD
forundeadinthearea).
Furthermore,anyonewhocastsanimatedeadwithinthisareamaycreateasmanyasdoublethenormalamountofundead
(thatis,4HDpercasterlevelratherthan2HDpercasterlevel).
Iftheareacontainsanaltar,shrine,orotherpermanentfixtureofadeity,pantheon,orhigherpowerotherthanyour
patron,thedesecratespellinsteadcursesthearea,cuttingoffitsconnectionwiththeassociateddeityorpower.This
secondaryfunction,ifused,doesnotalsograntthebonusesandpenaltiesrelatingtoundead,asgivenabove.
Desecratecountersanddispelsconsecrate.
MaterialComponent:Avialofunholywaterand25gpworth(5pounds)ofsilverdust,allofwhichmustbesprinkled
aroundthearea.
Destruction
Necromancy[Death]
Level:Clr7,Death7
Components:V,S,F
Target:Onecreature
SavingThrow:Fortitudepartial
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellinstantlyslaysthesubjectandconsumesitsremains(butnotitsequipmentandpossessions)utterly.Ifthetargets
Fortitudesavingthrowsucceeds,itinsteadtakes10d6pointsofdamage.Theonlywaytorestorelifetoacharacterwhohas
failedtosaveagainstthisspellistousetrueresurrection,acarefullywordedwishspellfollowedbyresurrection,or
miracle.
Focus:Aspecialholy(orunholy)symbolofsilvermarkedwithversesofanathema(cost500gp).
DetectAnimalsorPlants
Divination
Level:Drd1,Rgr1
Components:V,S
Duration:Concentration,upto10min./level(D)
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcandetectaparticularkindofanimalorplantinaconeemanatingoutfromyouinwhateverdirectionyouface.You
mustthinkofakindofanimalorplantwhenusingthespell,butyoucanchangetheanimalorplantkindeachround.The
amountofinformationrevealeddependsonhowlongyousearchaparticularareaorfocusonaspecifickindofanimalor
plant.
1stRound:Presenceorabsenceofthatkindofanimalorplantinthearea.
2ndRound:Numberofindividualsofthespecifiedkindinthearea,andtheconditionofthehealthiestspecimen.
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3rdRound:Thecondition(seebelow)andlocationofeachindividualpresent.Ifananimalorplantisoutsideyourlineof
sight,thenyoudiscernitsdirectionbutnotitsexactlocation.
Conditions:Forpurposesofthisspell,thecategoriesofconditionareasfollows:
Normal:Hasatleast90%offullnormalhitpoints,freeofdisease.
Fair:30%to90%offullnormalhitpointsremaining.
Poor:Lessthan30%offullnormalhitpointsremaining,afflictedwithadisease,orsufferingfromadebilitatinginjury.
Weak:0orfewerhitpointsremaining,afflictedwithadiseaseintheterminalstage,orcrippled.
Ifacreaturefallsintomorethanonecategory,thespellindicatestheweakerofthetwo.
Eachroundyoucanturntodetectakindofanimalorplantinanewarea.Thespellcanpenetratebarriers,but1footof
stone,1inchofcommonmetal,athinsheetoflead,or3feetofwoodordirtblocksit.
DetectChaos
Divination
Level:Clr1
Thisspellfunctionslikedetectevil,exceptthatitdetectstheaurasofchaoticcreatures,clericsofchaoticdeities,chaotic
spells,andchaoticmagicitems,andyouarevulnerabletoanoverwhelmingchaoticauraifyouarelawful.
DetectEvil
Divination
Level:Clr1
Components:V,S,DF
Range:60ft.
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcansensethepresenceofevil.Theamountofinformationrevealeddependsonhowlongyoustudyaparticularareaor
subject.
1stRound:Presenceorabsenceofevil.
2ndRound:Numberofevilauras(creatures,objects,orspells)intheareaandthepowerofthemostpotentevilaura
present.
Ifyouareofgoodalignment,andthestrongestevilauraspowerisoverwhelming(seebelow),andtheHDorlevelofthe
aurassourceisatleasttwiceyourcharacterlevel,youarestunnedfor1roundandthespellends.
3rdRound:Thepowerandlocationofeachaura.Ifanauraisoutsideyourlineofsight,thenyoudiscernitsdirectionbut
notitsexactlocation.
AuraPower:AnevilauraspowerdependsonthetypeofevilcreatureorobjectthatyouredetectinganditsHD,caster
level,or(inthecaseofacleric)classlevel;seetheaccompanyingtable.Ifanaurafallsintomorethanonestrength
category,thespellindicatesthestrongerofthetwo.
Table:DetectEvilAuraPower
CREATURE/OBJECT FAINTAURA MODERATEAURA STRONGAURA OVERWHELMINGAURA
Evilcreature1(HD) 10orlower 1125 2650 51orhigher
Undead(HD) 2orlower 38 920 21orhigher
Eviloutsider(HD) 1orlower 24 510 11orhigher
Clericofanevildeity2(classlevels) 1 24 510 11orhigher
Evilmagicitemorspell(casterlevel) 2ndorlower 3rd8th 9th20th 21storhigher
1
Exceptforundeadandoutsiders,whichhavetheirownentriesonthetable.
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Somecharacterswhoarenotclericsmayradiateanauraofequivalentpower.Theclassdescriptionwillindicatewhetherthisapplies.
LingeringAura:Anevilauralingersafteritsoriginalsourcedissipates(inthecaseofaspell)orisdestroyed(inthecaseof
acreatureormagicitem).Ifdetecteviliscastanddirectedatsuchalocation,thespellindicatesanaurastrengthofdim
(evenweakerthanafaintaura).Howlongtheauralingersatthisdimleveldependsonitsoriginalpower.
Table:EvilAurasLingeringDuration
ORIGINALSTRENGTH DURATIONOFLINGERINGAURA
Faint 1d6rounds
Moderate 1d6minutes
Strong 1d6x10minutes
Overwhelming 1d6days
Animals,traps,poisons,andotherpotentialperilsarenotevil,andassuchthisspelldoesnotdetectthem.
Eachround,youcanturntodetectevilinanewarea.Thespellcanpenetratebarriers,but1footofstone,1inchof
commonmetal,athinsheetoflead,or3feetofwoodordirtblocksit.
DetectGood
Divination
Level:Clr1
Thisspellfunctionslikedetectevil,exceptthatitdetectstheaurasofgoodcreatures,clericsorpaladinsofgooddeities,
goodspells,andgoodmagicitems,andyouarevulnerabletoanoverwhelminggoodauraifyouareevil.Healingpotions,
antidotes,andsimilarbeneficialitemsarenotgood.
DetectLaw
Divination
Level:Clr1
Thisspellfunctionslikedetectevil,exceptthatitdetectstheaurasoflawfulcreatures,clericsoflawfuldeities,lawfulspells,
andlawfulmagicitems,andyouarevulnerabletoanoverwhelminglawfulauraifyouarechaotic.
DetectMagic
Divination
Level:Brd0,Clr0,Drd0,Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S
Range:60ft.
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youdetectmagicalauras.Theamountofinformationrevealeddependsonhowlongyoustudyaparticularareaorsubject.
1stRound:Presenceorabsenceofmagicalauras.
2ndRound:Numberofdifferentmagicalaurasandthepowerofthemostpotentaura.
3rdRound:Thestrengthandlocationofeachaura.Iftheitemsorcreaturesbearingtheaurasareinlineofsight,youcan
makeSpellcraftskillcheckstodeterminetheschoolofmagicinvolvedineach.(Makeonecheckperaura;DC15+spell
level,or15+halfcasterlevelforanonspelleffect.)
Magicalareas,multipletypesofmagic,orstronglocalmagicalemanationsmaydistortorconcealweakerauras.
AuraStrength:Anauraspowerdependsonaspellsfunctioningspellleveloranitemscasterlevel.Ifanaurafallsinto
morethanonecategory,detectmagicindicatesthestrongerofthetwo.
Table:DetectMagicAuraPower
SPELLOROBJECT FAINTAURA MODERATEAURA STRONGAURA OVERWHELMINGAURA
Functioningspell(spelllevel) 3rdorlower 4th6th 7th9th 10th+(deitylevel)
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SPELLOROBJECT FAINTAURA MODERATEAURA STRONGAURA OVERWHELMINGAURA
Magicitem(casterlevel) 5thorlower 6th11th 12th20th 21st+(artifact)
LingeringAura:Amagicalauralingersafteritsoriginalsourcedissipates(inthecaseofaspell)orisdestroyed(inthecase
ofamagicitem).Ifdetectmagiciscastanddirectedatsuchalocation,thespellindicatesanaurastrengthofdim(even
weakerthanafaintaura).Howlongtheauralingersatthisdimleveldependsonitsoriginalpower.
Table:MagicAurasLingeringDuration
Faint 1d6rounds
Moderate 1d6minutes
Outsidersandelementalsarenotmagicalinthemselves,butiftheyaresummoned,theconjurationspellregisters.
Eachround,youcanturntodetectmagicinanewarea.Thespellcanpenetratebarriers,but1footofstone,1inchof
Detectmagiccanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
DetectPoison
Divination
Level:Clr0,Drd0,Pal1,Rgr1,Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S
TargetorArea:Onecreature,oneobject,ora5ft.cube
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youdeterminewhetheracreature,object,orareahasbeenpoisonedorispoisonous.Youcandeterminetheexacttypeof
poisonwithaDC20Wisdomcheck.AcharacterwiththeCraft(alchemy)skillmaytryaDC20Craft(alchemy)checkifthe
Wisdomcheckfails,ormaytrytheCraft(alchemy)checkpriortotheWisdomcheck.
Thespellcanpenetratebarriers,but1footofstone,1inchofcommonmetal,athinsheetoflead,or3feetofwoodordirt
blocksit.
DetectScrying
Divination
Level:Brd4,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M
Range:40ft.
Area:40ft.radiusemanationcenteredonyou
Duration:24hours
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youimmediatelybecomeawareofanyattempttoobserveyoubymeansofadivination(scrying)spelloreffect.Thespells
arearadiatesfromyouandmovesasyoumove.Youknowthelocationofeverymagicalsensorwithinthespellsarea.
Ifthescryingattemptoriginateswithinthearea,youalsoknowitslocation;otherwise,youandthescrierimmediately
makeopposedcasterlevelchecks(1d20+casterlevel).Ifyouatleastmatchthescriersresult,yougetavisualimageof
thescrierandanaccuratesenseofhisorherdirectionanddistancefromyou.
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MaterialComponent:Asmallpieceofmirrorandaminiaturebrasshearingtrumpet.
DetectSecretDoors
Divination
Components:V,S
Range:60ft.
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcandetectsecretdoors,compartments,caches,andsoforth.Onlypassages,doors,oropeningsthathavebeen
specificallyconstructedtoescapedetectionaredetectedbythisspell.Theamountofinformationrevealeddependsonhow
longyoustudyaparticularareaorsubject.
1stRound:Presenceorabsenceofsecretdoors.
2ndRound:Numberofsecretdoorsandthelocationofeach.Ifanauraisoutsideyourlineofsight,thenyoudiscernits
directionbutnotitsexactlocation.
EachAdditionalRound:Themechanismortriggerforoneparticularsecretportalcloselyexaminedbyyou.Eachround,
youcanturntodetectsecretdoorsinanewarea.Thespellcanpenetratebarriers,but1footofstone,1inchofcommon
metal,athinsheetoflead,or3feetofwoodordirtblocksit.
DetectSnaresandPits
Divination
Level:Drd1,Rgr1
Components:V,S
Range:60ft.
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcandetectsimplepits,deadfalls,andsnaresaswellasmechanicaltrapsconstructedofnaturalmaterials.Thespelldoes
notdetectcomplextraps,includingtrapdoortraps.
Detectsnaresandpitsdoesdetectcertainnaturalhazardsquicksand(asnare),asinkhole(apit),orunsafewallsof
naturalrock(adeadfall).However,itdoesnotrevealotherpotentiallydangerousconditions.Thespelldoesnotdetect
magictraps(exceptthosethatoperatebypit,deadfall,orsnaring;seethespellsnare),normechanicallycomplexones,nor
thosethathavebeenrenderedsafeorinactive.
Theamountofinformationrevealeddependsonhowlongyoustudyaparticulararea.
1stRound:Presenceorabsenceofhazards.
2ndRound:Numberofhazardsandthelocationofeach.Ifahazardisoutsideyourlineofsight,thenyoudiscernits
EachAdditionalRound:Thegeneraltypeandtriggerforoneparticularhazardcloselyexaminedbyyou.
Eachround,youcanturntodetectsnaresandpitsinanewarea.Thespellcanpenetratebarriers,but1footofstone,1
inchofcommonmetal,athinsheetoflead,or3feetofwoodordirtblocksit.
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DetectThoughts
Divination[MindAffecting]
Components:V,S,F/DF
Range:60ft.
SpellResistance:No
Youdetectsurfacethoughts.Theamountofinformationrevealeddependsonhowlongyoustudyaparticularareaor
subject.
1stRound:Presenceorabsenceofthoughts(fromconsciouscreatureswithIntelligencescoresof1orhigher).
2ndRound:NumberofthinkingmindsandtheIntelligencescoreofeach.IfthehighestIntelligenceis26orhigher(andat
least10pointshigherthanyourownIntelligencescore),youarestunnedfor1roundandthespellends.Thisspelldoesnot
letyoudeterminethelocationofthethinkingmindsifyoucantseethecreatureswhosethoughtsyouaredetecting.
3rdRound:Surfacethoughtsofanymindinthearea.AtargetsWillsavepreventsyoufromreadingitsthoughts,andyou
mustcastdetectthoughtsagaintohaveanotherchance.Creaturesofanimalintelligence(Int1or2)havesimple,
instinctualthoughtsthatyoucanpickup.
Eachround,youcanturntodetectthoughtsinanewarea.Thespellcanpenetratebarriers,but1footofstone,1inchof
ArcaneFocus:Acopperpiece.
DetectUndead
Divination
Level:Clr1,Pal1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:60ft.
Duration:Concentration,upto1minute/level(D)
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcandetecttheaurathatsurroundsundeadcreatures.Theamountofinformationrevealeddependsonhowlongyou
studyaparticulararea.
1stRound:Presenceorabsenceofundeadauras.
2ndRound:Numberofundeadaurasintheareaandthestrengthofthestrongestundeadaurapresent.Ifyouareofgood
alignment,andthestrongestundeadaurasstrengthisoverwhelming(seebelow),andthecreaturehasHDofatleasttwice
yourcharacterlevel,youarestunnedfor1roundandthespellends.
3rdRound:Thestrengthandlocationofeachundeadaura.Ifanauraisoutsideyourlineofsight,thenyoudiscernits
AuraStrength:ThestrengthofanundeadauraisdeterminedbytheHDoftheundeadcreature,asgivenonthefollowing
table.
Table:DetectUndeadAuraStrength
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HD STRENGTH
1orlower Faint
24 Moderate
510 Strong
11orhigher Overwhelming
LingeringAura:Anundeadauralingersafteritsoriginalsourceisdestroyed.Ifdetectundeadiscastanddirectedatsucha
location,thespellindicatesanaurastrengthofdim(evenweakerthanafaintaura).Howlongtheauralingersatthisdim
leveldependsonitsoriginalpower.
Table:UndeadAurasLingeringDuration
Faint 1d6rounds
Moderate 1d6minutes
Eachround,youcanturntodetectundeadinanewarea.Thespellcanpenetratebarriers,but1footofstone,1inchof
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Abitofearthfromagrave.
Dictum
Evocation[Lawful,Sonic]
Level:Clr7,Law7
Components:V
Range:40ft.
Area:Nonlawfulcreaturesina40ft.radiusspreadcenteredonyou
SpellResistance:Yes
Anynonlawfulcreaturewithintheareaofadictumspellsuffersthefollowingilleffects.
Table:DictumEffects
HD EFFECT
Equaltocasterlevel Deafened
Uptocasterlevel1 Slowed,deafened
Uptocasterlevel5 Paralyzed,slowed,deafened
Uptocasterlevel10 Killed,paralyzed,slowed,deafened
Theeffectsarecumulativeandconcurrent.Nosavingthrowisallowedagainsttheseeffects.
Deafened:Thecreatureisdeafenedfor1d4rounds.
Slowed:Thecreatureisslowed,asbytheslowspell,for2d4rounds.
Furthermore,ifyouareonyourhomeplanewhenyoucastthisspell,nonlawfulextraplanarcreatureswithintheareaare
placeregardlessofwhetherthecreatureshearthedictum.ThebanishmenteffectallowsaWillsave(ata4penalty)to
negate.
CreatureswhoseHDexceedyourcasterlevelareunaffectedbydictum.
DimensionDoor
Conjuration(Teleportation)
Level:Brd4,Sor/Wiz4,Travel4
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Components:V
Target:Youandtouchedobjectsorothertouchedwillingcreatures
SavingThrow:NoneandWillnegates(object)
SpellResistance:NoandYes(object)
Youinstantlytransferyourselffromyourcurrentlocationtoanyotherspotwithinrange.Youalwaysarriveatexactlythe
spotdesiredwhetherbysimplyvisualizingtheareaorbystatingdirection.Afterusingthisspell,youcanttakeanyother
actionsuntilyournextturn.Youcanbringalongobjectsaslongastheirweightdoesntexceedyourmaximumload.You
mayalsobringoneadditionalwillingMediumorsmallercreature(carryinggearorobjectsuptoitsmaximumload)orits
equivalentperthreecasterlevels.ALargecreaturecountsastwoMediumcreatures,aHugecreaturecountsastwoLarge
creatures,andsoforth.Allcreaturestobetransportedmustbeincontactwithoneanother,andatleastoneofthose
creaturesmustbeincontactwithyou.
Ifyouarriveinaplacethatisalreadyoccupiedbyasolidbody,youandeachcreaturetravelingwithyoutake1d6pointsof
damageandareshuntedtoarandomopenspaceonasuitablesurfacewithin100feetoftheintendedlocation.
Ifthereisnofreespacewithin100feet,youandeachcreaturetravelingwithyoutakeanadditional2d6pointsofdamage
andareshuntedtoafreespacewithin1,000feet.Ifthereisnofreespacewithin1,000feet,youandeachcreature
travellingwithyoutakeanadditional4d6pointsofdamageandthespellsimplyfails.
DimensionalAnchor
Abjuration
Level:Clr4,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S
Effect:Ray
SavingThrow:None
Agreenrayspringsfromyouroutstretchedhand.Youmustmakearangedtouchattacktohitthetarget.Anycreatureor
objectstruckbytherayiscoveredwithashimmeringemeraldfieldthatcompletelyblocksextradimensionaltravel.Forms
ofmovementbarredbyadimensionalanchorincludeastralprojection,blink,dimensiondoor,etherealjaunt,etherealness,
gate,maze,planeshift,shadowwalk,teleport,andsimilarspelllikeorpsionicabilities.Thespellalsopreventstheuseofa
gateorteleportationcircleforthedurationofthespell.
Adimensionalanchordoesnotinterferewiththemovementofcreaturesalreadyinetherealorastralformwhenthespellis
cast,nordoesitblockextradimensionalperceptionorattackforms.Also,dimensionalanchordoesnotpreventsummoned
creaturesfromdisappearingattheendofasummoningspell.
DimensionalLock
Abjuration
Level:Clr8,Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S
Area:20ft.radiusemanationcenteredonapointinspace
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SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Youcreateashimmeringemeraldbarrierthatcompletelyblocksextradimensionaltravel.Formsofmovementbarred
includeastralprojection,blink,dimensiondoor,etherealjaunt,etherealness,gate,maze,planeshift,shadowwalk,teleport,
andsimilarspelllikeorpsionicabilities.Oncedimensionallockisinplace,extradimensionaltravelintooroutoftheareais
notpossible.
Adimensionallockdoesnotinterferewiththemovementofcreaturesalreadyinetherealorastralformwhenthespellis
cast,nordoesitblockextradimensionalperceptionorattackforms.Also,thespelldoesnotpreventsummonedcreatures
fromdisappearingattheendofasummoningspell.
DiminishPlants
Transmutation
Level:Drd3,Rgr3
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Seetext
TargetorArea:Seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellhastwoversions.
PruneGrowth:Thisversioncausesnormalvegetationwithinlongrange(400feet+40feetperlevel)toshrinktoabout
onethirdoftheirnormalsize,becominguntangledandlessbushy.Theaffectedvegetationappearstohavebeencarefully
prunedandtrimmed.
Atyouroption,theareacanbea100footradiuscircle,a150footradiussemicircle,ora200footradiusquartercircle.
Youmayalsodesignateportionsoftheareathatarenotaffected.
StuntGrowth:Thisversiontargetsnormalplantswithinarangeof1/2mile,reducingtheirpotentialproductivityoverthe
courseofthefollowingyeartoonethirdbelownormal.
Diminishplantscountersplantgrowth.
Thisspellhasnoeffectonplantcreatures.
DiscernLies
Divination
Level:Clr4,Pal3
Components:V,S,DF
Duration:Concentration,upto1round/level
SpellResistance:No
Eachround,youconcentrateononesubject,whomustbewithinrange.Youknowifthesubjectdeliberatelyandknowingly
speaksaliebydiscerningdisturbancesinitsauracausedbylying.Thespelldoesnotrevealthetruth,uncover
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unintentionalinaccuracies,ornecessarilyrevealevasions.
Eachround,youmayconcentrateonadifferentsubject.
DiscernLocation
Divination
Level:Clr8,Knowledge8,Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Unlimited
Target:Onecreatureorobject
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Adiscernlocationspellisamongthemostpowerfulmeansoflocatingcreaturesorobjects.Nothingshortofamindblank
spellorthedirectinterventionofadeitykeepsyoufromlearningtheexactlocationofasingleindividualorobject.Discern
locationcircumventsnormalmeansofprotectionfromscryingorlocation.Thespellrevealsthenameofthecreatureor
objectslocation(place,name,businessname,buildingname,orthelike),community,county(orsimilarpoliticaldivision),
country,continent,andtheplaneofexistencewherethetargetlies.
Tofindacreaturewiththespell,youmusthaveseenthecreatureorhavesomeitemthatoncebelongedtoit.Tofindan
object,youmusthavetoucheditatleastonce.
DisguiseSelf
Illusion(Glamer)
Components:V,S
Range:Personal
Target:You
Youmakeyourselfincludingclothing,armor,weapons,andequipmentlookdifferent.Youcanseem1footshorteror
taller,thin,fat,orinbetween.Youcannotchangeyourbodytype.Otherwise,theextentoftheapparentchangeisupto
you.Youcouldaddorobscureaminorfeatureorlooklikeanentirelydifferentperson.
Thespelldoesnotprovidetheabilitiesormannerismsofthechosenform,nordoesitaltertheperceivedtactile(touch)or
audible(sound)propertiesofyouoryourequipment.
Ifyouusethisspelltocreateadisguise,yougeta+10bonusontheDisguisecheck.
AcreaturethatinteractswiththeglamergetsaWillsavetorecognizeitasanillusion.
Disintegrate
Transmutation
Level:Destruction7,Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,M/DF
Effect:Ray
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SavingThrow:Fortitudepartial(object)
SpellResistance:Yes
Athin,greenrayspringsfromyourpointingfinger.Youmustmakeasuccessfulrangedtouchattacktohit.Anycreature
struckbytheraytakes2d6pointsofdamagepercasterlevel(toamaximumof40d6).Anycreaturereducedto0orfewer
hitpointsbythisspellisentirelydisintegrated,leavingbehindonlyatraceoffinedust.Adisintegratedcreatures
equipmentisunaffected.
Whenusedagainstanobject,theraysimplydisintegratesasmuchasone10footcubeofnonlivingmatter.Thus,thespell
disintegratesonlypartofanyverylargeobjectorstructuretargeted.Therayaffectsevenobjectsconstructedentirelyof
force,suchasforcefulhandorawallofforce,butnotmagicaleffectssuchasaglobeofinvulnerabilityoranantimagic
field.
AcreatureorobjectthatmakesasuccessfulFortitudesaveispartiallyaffected,takingonly5d6pointsofdamage.Ifthis
damagereducesthecreatureorobjectto0orfewerhitpoints,itisentirelydisintegrated.
Onlythefirstcreatureorobjectstruckcanbeaffected;thatis,therayaffectsonlyonetargetpercasting.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Alodestoneandapinchofdust.
Dismissal
Abjuration
Level:Clr4,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,DF
Target:Oneextraplanarcreature
SpellResistance:Yes
ThisspellforcesanextraplanarcreaturebacktoitsproperplaneifitfailsaspecialWillsave(DC=spellssaveDC
creaturesHD+yourcasterlevel).Ifthespellissuccessful,thecreatureisinstantlywhiskedaway,butthereisa20%
chanceofactuallysendingthesubjecttoaplaneotherthanitsown.
DispelChaos
Abjuration[Lawful]
Level:Clr5,Law5,Pal4
Thisspellfunctionslikedispelevil,exceptthatyouaresurroundedbyconstant,blue,lawfulenergy,andthespellaffects
chaoticcreaturesandspellsratherthanevilones.
DispelEvil
Abjuration[Good]
Level:Clr5,Good5,Pal4
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
TargetorTargets:Youandatouchedevilcreaturefromanotherplane;oryouandanenchantmentorevilspellona
touchedcreatureorobject
Duration:1round/leveloruntildischarged,whichevercomesfirst
SavingThrow:Seetext
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Shimmering,white,holyenergysurroundsyou.Thispowerhasthreeeffects.
First,yougaina+4deflectionbonustoACagainstattacksbyevilcreatures.
Second,onmakingasuccessfulmeleetouchattackagainstanevilcreaturefromanotherplane,youcanchoosetodrive
thatcreaturebacktoitshomeplane.ThecreaturecannegatetheeffectswithasuccessfulWillsave(spellresistance
applies).Thisusedischargesandendsthespell.
Third,withatouchyoucanautomaticallydispelanyoneenchantmentspellcastbyanevilcreatureoranyoneevilspell.
Exception:Spellsthatcantbedispelledbydispelmagicalsocantbedispelledbydispelevil.Savingthrowsandspell
resistancedonotapplytothiseffect.Thisusedischargesandendsthespell.
DispelGood
Abjuration[Evil]
Level:Clr5,Evil5
Thisspellfunctionslikedispelevil,exceptthatyouaresurroundedbydark,wavering,unholyenergy,andthespellaffects
goodcreaturesandspellsratherthanevilones.
DispelLaw
Abjuration[Chaotic]
Level:Chaos5,Clr5
Thisspellfunctionslikedispelevil,exceptthatyouaresurroundedbyflickering,yellow,chaoticenergy,andthespellaffects
lawfulcreaturesandspellsratherthanevilones.
DispelMagic
Abjuration
Level:Brd3,Clr3,Drd4,Magic3,Pal3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S
TargetorArea:Onespellcaster,creature,orobject;or20ft.radiusburst
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcanusedispelmagictoendongoingspellsthathavebeencastonacreatureorobject,totemporarilysuppressthe
magicalabilitiesofamagicitem,toendongoingspells(oratleasttheireffects)withinanarea,ortocounteranother
spellcastersspell.Adispelledspellendsasifitsdurationhadexpired.Somespells,asdetailedintheirdescriptions,cantbe
defeatedbydispelmagic.Dispelmagiccandispel(butnotcounter)spelllikeeffectsjustasitdoesspells.
Note:Theeffectofaspellwithaninstantaneousdurationcantbedispelled,becausethemagicaleffectisalreadyover
beforethedispelmagiccantakeeffect.
Youchoosetousedispelmagicinoneofthreeways:atargeteddispel,anareadispel,oracounterspell:
TargetedDispel:Oneobject,creature,orspellisthetargetofthedispelmagicspell.Youmakeadispelcheck(1d20+your
casterlevel,maximum+10)againstthespelloragainsteachongoingspellcurrentlyineffectontheobjectorcreature.The
DCforthisdispelcheckis11+thespellscasterlevel.Ifyousucceedonaparticularcheck,thatspellisdispelled;ifyou
fail,thatspellremainsineffect.
Ifyoutargetanobjectorcreaturethatistheeffectofanongoingspell(suchasamonstersummonedbymonster
summoning),youmakeadispelchecktoendthespellthatconjuredtheobjectorcreature.
Iftheobjectthatyoutargetisamagicitem,youmakeadispelcheckagainsttheitemscasterlevel.Ifyousucceed,allthe
itemsmagicalpropertiesaresuppressedfor1d4rounds,afterwhichtheitemrecoversonitsown.Asuppresseditem
becomesnonmagicalforthedurationoftheeffect.Aninterdimensionalinterface(suchasabagofholding)istemporarily
closed.Amagicitemsphysicalpropertiesareunchanged:Asuppressedmagicswordisstillasword(amasterworksword,
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infact).Artifactsanddeitiesareunaffectedbymortalmagicsuchasthis.
Youautomaticallysucceedonyourdispelcheckagainstanyspellthatyoucastyourself.
AreaDispel:Whendispelmagicisusedinthisway,thespellaffectseverythingwithina30footradius.
Foreachcreaturewithintheareathatisthesubjectofoneormorespells,youmakeadispelcheckagainstthespellwith
thehighestcasterlevel.Ifthatcheckfails,youmakedispelchecksagainstprogressivelyweakerspellsuntilyoudispelone
spell(whichdischargesthedispelmagicspellsofarasthattargetisconcerned)oruntilyoufailallyourchecks.The
creaturesmagicitemsarenotaffected.
Foreachobjectwithintheareathatisthetargetofoneormorespells,youmakedispelchecksaswithcreatures.Magic
itemsarenotaffectedbyanareadispel.
Foreachongoingareaoreffectspellwhosepointoforiginiswithintheareaofthedispelmagicspell,youcanmakea
dispelchecktodispelthespell.
Foreachongoingspellwhoseareaoverlapsthatofthedispelmagicspell,youcanmakeadispelchecktoendtheeffect,but
onlywithintheoverlappingarea.
Ifanobjectorcreaturethatistheeffectofanongoingspell(suchasamonstersummonedbymonstersummoning)isin
thearea,youcanmakeadispelchecktoendthespellthatconjuredthatobjectorcreature(returningitwhenceitcame)in
additiontoattemptingtodispelspellstargetingthecreatureorobject.
Youmaychoosetoautomaticallysucceedondispelchecksagainstanyspellthatyouhavecast.
Counterspell:Whendispelmagicisusedinthisway,thespelltargetsaspellcasterandiscastasacounterspell.Unlikea
truecounterspell,however,dispelmagicmaynotwork;youmustmakeadispelchecktocountertheotherspellcasters
spell.
DispelMagic,Greater
Abjuration
Thisspellfunctionslikedispelmagic,exceptthatthemaximumcasterlevelonyourdispelcheckis+20insteadof+10.
Additionally,greaterdispelmagichasachancetodispelanyeffectthatremovecursecanremove,evenifdispelmagiccant
dispelthateffect.
Displacement
Illusion(Glamer)
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,M
Range:Touch
Thesubjectofthisspellappearstobeabout2feetawayfromitstruelocation.Thecreaturebenefitsfroma50%miss
chanceasifithadtotalconcealment.However,unlikeactualtotalconcealment,displacementdoesnotpreventenemies
fromtargetingthecreaturenormally.Trueseeingrevealsitstruelocation.
MaterialComponent:Asmallstripofleathertwistedintoaloop.
DisruptUndead
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S
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Effect:Ray
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Youdirectarayofpositiveenergy.Youmustmakearangedtouchattacktohit,andiftherayhitsanundeadcreature,it
deals1d6pointsofdamagetoit.
DisruptingWeapon
Transmutation
Level:Clr5
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Targets:Onemeleeweapon
SavingThrow:Willnegates(harmless,object);seetext
Thisspellmakesameleeweapondeadlytoundead.AnyundeadcreaturewithHDequaltoorlessthanyourcasterlevel
mustsucceedonaWillsaveorbedestroyedutterlyifstruckincombatwiththisweapon.Spellresistancedoesnotapply
againstthedestructioneffect.
Divination
Divination
Level:Clr4,Knowledge4
Components:V,S,M
Range:Personal
Target:You
Similartoaugurybutmorepowerful,adivinationspellcanprovideyouwithausefulpieceofadviceinreplytoaquestion
concerningaspecificgoal,event,oractivitythatistooccurwithinoneweek.Theadvicecanbeassimpleasashortphrase,
oritmighttaketheformofacrypticrhymeoromen.Ifyourpartydoesntactontheinformation,theconditionsmay
changesothattheinformationisnolongeruseful.Thebasechanceforacorrectdivinationis70%+1%percasterlevel,to
amaximumof90%.Ifthedicerollfails,youknowthespellfailed,unlessspecificmagicyieldingfalseinformationisat
work.
Aswithaugury,multipledivinationsaboutthesametopicbythesamecasterusethesamediceresultasthefirstdivination
spellandyieldthesameanswereachtime.
MaterialComponent:Incenseandasacrificialofferingappropriatetoyourreligion,togetherworthatleast25gp.
DivineFavor
Evocation
Level:Clr1,Pal1
Components:V,S,DF
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Range:Personal
Target:You
Duration:1minute
Callinguponthestrengthandwisdomofadeity,yougaina+1luckbonusonattackandweapondamagerollsforevery
threecasterlevelsyouhave(atleast+1,maximum+6).Thebonusdoesntapplytospelldamage.
DivinePower
Evocation
Level:Clr4,War4
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Personal
Target:You
Callinguponthedivinepowerofyourpatron,youimbueyourselfwithstrengthandskillincombat.Yourbaseattackbonus
becomesequaltoyourcharacterlevel(whichmaygiveyouadditionalattacks),yougaina+6enhancementbonusto
Strength,andyougain1temporaryhitpointpercasterlevel.
DominateAnimal
Level:Animal3,Drd3
Components:V,S
CastingTime:1round
Target:Oneanimal
SpellResistance:Yes
YoucanenchantananimalanddirectitwithsimplecommandssuchasAttack,Run,andFetch.Suicidalorself
destructivecommands(includinganordertoattackacreaturetwoormoresizecategorieslargerthanthedominated
animal)aresimplyignored.
Dominateanimalestablishesamentallinkbetweenyouandthesubjectcreature.Theanimalcanbedirectedbysilent
mentalcommandaslongasitremainsinrange.Youneednotseethecreaturetocontrolit.Youdonotreceivedirect
sensoryinputfromthecreature,butyouknowwhatitisexperiencing.Becauseyouaredirectingtheanimalwithyourown
intelligence,itmaybeabletoundertakeactionsnormallybeyonditsowncomprehension.Youneednotconcentrate
exclusivelyoncontrollingthecreatureunlessyouaretryingtodirectittodosomethingitnormallycouldntdo.Changing
yourinstructionsorgivingadominatedcreatureanewcommandistheequivalentofredirectingaspell,soitisamove
action.
DominateMonster
Level:Sor/Wiz9
Target:Onecreature
Thisspellfunctionslikedominateperson,exceptthatthespellisnotrestrictedbycreaturetype.
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DominatePerson
Level:Brd4,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S
CastingTime:1round
Target:Onehumanoid
SpellResistance:Yes
Youcancontroltheactionsofanyhumanoidcreaturethroughatelepathiclinkthatyouestablishwiththesubjectsmind.
Ifyouandthesubjecthaveacommonlanguage,youcangenerallyforcethesubjecttoperformasyoudesire,withinthe
limitsofitsabilities.Ifnocommonlanguageexists,youcancommunicateonlybasiccommands,suchasComehere,Go
there,Fight,andStandstill.Youknowwhatthesubjectisexperiencing,butyoudonotreceivedirectsensoryinput
fromit,norcanitcommunicatewithyoutelepathically.
Onceyouhavegivenadominatedcreatureacommand,itcontinuestoattempttocarryoutthatcommandtotheexclusion
ofallotheractivitiesexceptthosenecessaryfordaytodaysurvival(suchassleeping,eating,andsoforth).Becauseofthis
limitedrangeofactivity,aSenseMotivecheckagainstDC15(ratherthanDC25)candeterminethatthesubjectsbehavior
isbeinginfluencedbyanenchantmenteffect(seetheSenseMotiveskilldescription).
Changingyourinstructionsorgivingadominatedcreatureanewcommandistheequivalentofredirectingaspell,soitisa
moveaction.
Byconcentratingfullyonthespell(astandardaction),youcanreceivefullsensoryinputasinterpretedbythemindofthe
subject,thoughitstillcantcommunicatewithyou.Youcantactuallyseethroughthesubjectseyes,soitsnotasgoodas
beingthereyourself,butyoustillgetagoodideaofwhatsgoingon.
Subjectsresistthiscontrol,andanysubjectforcedtotakeactionsagainstitsnaturereceivesanewsavingthrowwitha+2
bonus.Obviouslyselfdestructiveordersarenotcarriedout.Oncecontrolisestablished,therangeatwhichitcanbe
exercisedisunlimited,aslongasyouandthesubjectareonthesameplane.Youneednotseethesubjecttocontrolit.
Ifyoudontspendatleast1roundconcentratingonthespelleachday,thesubjectreceivesanewsavingthrowtothrowoff
thedomination.
Protectionfromevilorasimilarspellcanpreventyoufromexercisingcontrolorusingthetelepathiclinkwhilethesubject
issowarded,butsuchaneffectneitherpreventstheestablishmentofdominationnordispelsit.
Doom
Level:Clr1
Components:V,S,DF
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellfillsasinglesubjectwithafeelingofhorribledreadthatcausesittobecomeshaken.
Dream
Illusion(Phantasm)[MindAffecting]
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Level:Brd5,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S
CastingTime:1minute
Range:Unlimited
Target:Onelivingcreaturetouched
Duration:Seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
You,oramessengertouchedbyyou,sendsaphantasmalmessagetoothersintheformofadream.Atthebeginningofthe
spell,youmustnametherecipientoridentifyhimorherbysometitlethatleavesnodoubtastoidentity.Themessenger
thenentersatrance,appearsintheintendedrecipientsdream,anddeliversthemessage.Themessagecanbeofany
length,andtherecipientremembersitperfectlyuponwaking.Thecommunicationisoneway.Therecipientcannotask
questionsorofferinformation,norcanthemessengergainanyinformationbyobservingthedreamsoftherecipient.
Oncethemessageisdelivered,themessengersmindreturnsinstantlytoitsbody.Thedurationofthespellisthetime
requiredforthemessengertoentertherecipientsdreamanddeliverthemessage.
Iftherecipientisawakewhenthespellbegins,themessengercanchoosetowakeup(endingthespell)orremaininthe
trance.Themessengercanremaininthetranceuntiltherecipientgoestosleep,thenentertherecipientsdreamand
deliverthemessageasnormal.Amessengerthatisdisturbedduringthetrancecomesawake,endingthespell.
Creatureswhodontsleep(suchaselves,butnothalfelves)ordontdreamcannotbecontactedbythisspell.
Themessengerisunawareofitsownsurroundingsoroftheactivitiesarounditwhileinthetrance.Itisdefenselessboth
physicallyandmentally(alwaysfailsanysavingthrow)whileinthetrance.
EaglesSplendor
Transmutation
Level:Brd2,Clr2,Pal2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Touch
SpellResistance:Yes
Thetransmutedcreaturebecomesmorepoised,articulate,andpersonallyforceful.Thespellgrantsa+4enhancement
bonustoCharisma,addingtheusualbenefitstoCharismabasedskillchecksandotherusesoftheCharismamodifier.
Sorcerersandbards(andotherspellcasterswhorelyonCharisma)affectedbythisspelldonotgainanyadditionalbonus
spellsfortheincreasedCharisma,butthesaveDCsforspellstheycastwhileunderthisspellseffectdoincrease.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Afewfeathersorapinchofdroppingsfromaneagle.
EaglesSplendor,Mass
Transmutation
Thisspellfunctionslikeeaglessplendor,exceptthatitaffectsmultiplecreatures.
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Earthquake
Evocation[Earth]
Level:Clr8,Destruction8,Drd8,Earth7
Components:V,S,DF
Area:80ft.radiusspread(S)
Duration:1round
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:No
Whenyoucastearthquake,anintensebuthighlylocalizedtremorripstheground.Theshockknockscreaturesdown,
collapsesstructures,openscracksintheground,andmore.Theeffectlastsfor1round,duringwhichtimecreaturesonthe
groundcantmoveorattack.AspellcasteronthegroundmustmakeaConcentrationcheck(DC20+spelllevel)orlose
anyspellheorshetriestocast.Theearthquakeaffectsallterrain,vegetation,structures,andcreaturesinthearea.The
specificeffectofanearthquakespelldependsonthenatureoftheterrainwhereitiscast.
Cave,Cavern,orTunnel:Thespellcollapsestheroof,dealing8d6pointsofbludgeoningdamagetoanycreaturecaught
underthecavein(ReflexDC15half)andpinningthatcreaturebeneaththerubble(seebelow).Anearthquakecastonthe
roofofaverylargecaverncouldalsoendangerthoseoutsidetheactualareabutbelowthefallingdebris.
Cliffs:Earthquakecausesaclifftocrumble,creatingalandslidethattravelshorizontallyasfarasitfellvertically.Any
creatureinthepathtakes8d6pointsofbludgeoningdamage(ReflexDC15half)andispinnedbeneaththerubble(see
below).
OpenGround:EachcreaturestandingintheareamustmakeaDC15Reflexsaveorfalldown.Fissuresopenintheearth,
andeverycreatureonthegroundhasa25%chancetofallintoone(ReflexDC20toavoidafissure).Attheendofthe
spell,allfissuresgrindshut,killinganycreaturesstilltrappedwithin.
Structure:Anystructurestandingonopengroundtakes100pointsofdamage,enoughtocollapseatypicalwoodenor
masonrybuilding,butnotastructurebuiltofstoneorreinforcedmasonry.Hardnessdoesnotreducethisdamage,norisit
halvedasdamagedealttoobjectsnormallyis.Anycreaturecaughtinsideacollapsingstructuretakes8d6pointsof
bludgeoningdamage(ReflexDC15half)andispinnedbeneaththerubble(seebelow).
River,Lake,orMarsh:Fissuresopenunderneaththewater,drainingawaythewaterfromthatareaandformingmuddy
ground.Soggymarshorswamplandbecomesquicksandforthedurationofthespell,suckingdowncreaturesand
structures.EachcreatureintheareamustmakeaDC15Reflexsaveorsinkdowninthemudandquicksand.Attheendof
thespell,therestofthebodyofwaterrushesintoreplacethedrainedwater,possiblydrowningthosecaughtinthemud.
PinnedbeneathRubble:Anycreaturepinnedbeneathrubbletakes1d6pointsofnonlethaldamageperminutewhile
pinned.Ifapinnedcharacterfallsunconscious,heorshemustmakeaDC15Constitutioncheckortake1d6pointsof
lethaldamageeachminutethereafteruntilfreedordead.
ElementalSwarm
Conjuration(Summoning)[seetext]
Level:Air9,Drd9,Earth9,Fire9,Water9
Components:V,S
Effect:Twoormoresummonedcreatures,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
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ThisspellopensaportaltoanElementalPlaneandsummonselementalsfromit.Adruidcanchoosetheplane(Air,Earth,
Fire,orWater);aclericopensaportaltotheplanematchinghisdomain.
Whenthespelliscomplete,2d4Largeelementalsappear.Tenminuteslater,1d4Hugeelementalsappear.Tenminutesafter
that,onegreaterelementalappears.EachelementalhasmaximumhitpointsperHD.Oncethesecreaturesappear,they
serveyouforthedurationofthespell.
Theelementalsobeyyouexplicitlyandneverattackyou,evenifsomeoneelsemanagestogaincontroloverthem.Youdo
notneedtoconcentratetomaintaincontrolovertheelementals.Youcandismissthemsinglyoringroupsatanytime.
Whenyouuseasummoningspelltosummonanair,earth,fire,orwatercreature,itisaspellofthattype.
EndureElements
Abjuration
Level:Clr1,Drd1,Pal1,Rgr1,Sor/Wiz1,Sun1
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Duration:24hours
Acreatureprotectedbyendureelementssuffersnoharmfrombeinginahotorcoldenvironment.Itcanexistcomfortably
inconditionsbetween50and140degreesFahrenheitwithouthavingtomakeFortitudesaves).Thecreaturesequipment
islikewiseprotected.
Endureelementsdoesntprovideanyprotectionfromfireorcolddamage,nordoesitprotectagainstotherenvironmental
hazardssuchassmoke,lackofair,andsoforth.
EnergyDrain
Necromancy
Level:Clr9,Sor/Wiz9
SavingThrow:Fortitudepartial;seetextforenervation
Thisspellfunctionslikeenervation,exceptthatthecreaturestruckgains2d4negativelevels,andthenegativelevelslast
longer.
Thereisnosavingthrowtoavoidgainingthenegativelevels,but24hoursaftergainingthem,thesubjectmustmakea
Fortitudesavingthrow(DC=energydrainspellssaveDC)foreachnegativelevel.Ifthesavesucceeds,thatnegativelevel
isremoved.Ifitfails,thenegativelevelalsogoesaway,butoneofthesubjectscharacterlevelsispermanentlydrained.
Anundeadcreaturestruckbytheraygains2d4x5temporaryhitpointsfor1hour.
Enervation
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S
Effect:Rayofnegativeenergy
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
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Youpointyourfingeranduttertheincantation,releasingablackrayofcracklingnegativeenergythatsuppressesthelife
forceofanylivingcreatureitstrikes.Youmustmakearangedtouchattacktohit.Iftheattacksucceeds,thesubjectgains
1d4negativelevels.
IfthesubjecthasatleastasmanynegativelevelsasHD,itdies.Eachnegativelevelgivesacreaturea1penaltyonattack
rolls,savingthrows,skillchecks,abilitychecks,andeffectivelevel(fordeterminingthepower,duration,DC,andother
detailsofspellsorspecialabilities).
Additionally,aspellcasterlosesonespellorspellslotfromhisorherhighestavailablelevel.Negativelevelsstack.
Assumingthesubjectsurvives,itregainslostlevelsafteranumberofhoursequaltoyourcasterlevel(maximum15hours).
Usually,negativelevelshaveachanceofpermanentlydrainingthevictimslevels,butthenegativelevelsfromenervation
dontlastlongenoughtodoso.
Anundeadcreaturestruckbytheraygains1d4x5temporaryhitpointsfor1hour.
EnlargePerson
Transmutation
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:1round
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellcausesinstantgrowthofahumanoidcreature,doublingitsheightandmultiplyingitsweightby8.Thisincrease
changesthecreaturessizecategorytothenextlargerone.Thetargetgainsa+2sizebonustoStrength,a2sizepenalty
toDexterity(toaminimumof1),anda1penaltyonattackrollsandACduetoitsincreasedsize.
AhumanoidcreaturewhosesizeincreasestoLargehasaspaceof10feetandanaturalreachof10feet.Thisspelldoesnot
changethetargetsspeed.
Ifinsufficientroomisavailableforthedesiredgrowth,thecreatureattainsthemaximumpossiblesizeandmaymakea
Strengthcheck(usingitsincreasedStrength)toburstanyenclosuresintheprocess.Ifitfails,itisconstrainedwithout
harmbythematerialsenclosingitthespellcannotbeusedtocrushacreaturebyincreasingitssize.
Allequipmentwornorcarriedbyacreatureissimilarlyenlargedbythespell.Meleeandprojectileweaponsaffectedbythis
spelldealmoredamage.Othermagicalpropertiesarenotaffectedbythisspell.Anyenlargeditemthatleavesanenlarged
creaturespossession(includingaprojectileorthrownweapon)instantlyreturnstoitsnormalsize.Thismeansthatthrown
weaponsdealtheirnormaldamage,andprojectilesdealdamagebasedonthesizeoftheweaponthatfiredthem.Magical
propertiesofenlargeditemsarenotincreasedbythisspell.
Multiplemagicaleffectsthatincreasesizedonotstack,.
Enlargepersoncountersanddispelsreduceperson.
Enlargepersoncanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
MaterialComponent:Apinchofpowderediron.
EnlargePerson,Mass
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz4
Target:Onehumanoidcreature/level,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
Thisspellfunctionslikeenlargeperson,exceptthatitaffectsmultiplecreatures.
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Entangle
Transmutation
Components:V,S,DF
Area:Plantsina40ft.radiusspread
SavingThrow:Reflexpartial;seetext
SpellResistance:No
Grasses,weeds,bushes,andeventreeswrap,twist,andentwineaboutcreaturesintheareaorthosethatenterthearea,
holdingthemfastandcausingthemtobecomeentangled.Thecreaturecanbreakfreeandmovehalfitsnormalspeedby
usingafullroundactiontomakeaDC20StrengthcheckoraDC20EscapeArtistcheck.Acreaturethatsucceedsona
Reflexsaveisnotentangledbutcanstillmoveatonlyhalfspeedthroughthearea.Eachroundonyourturn,theplants
onceagainattempttoentangleallcreaturesthathaveavoidedorescapedentanglement.
Note:Theeffectsofthespellmaybealteredsomewhat,basedonthenatureoftheentanglingplants.
Enthrall
Enchantment(Charm)[LanguageDependent,MindAffecting,Sonic]
Level:Brd2,Clr2
Components:V,S
CastingTime:1round
Targets:Anynumberofcreatures
Duration:1hourorless
SpellResistance:Yes
Ifyouhavetheattentionofagroupofcreatures,youcanusethisspelltoholdthemspellbound.Tocastthespell,youmust
speakorsingwithoutinterruptionfor1fullround.Thereafter,thoseaffectedgiveyoutheirundividedattention,ignoring
theirsurroundings.Theyareconsideredtohaveanattitudeoffriendlywhileundertheeffectofthespell.Anypotentially
affectedcreatureofaraceorreligionunfriendlytoyoursgetsa+4bonusonthesavingthrow.
Acreaturewith4ormoreHDorwithaWisdomscoreof16orhigherremainsawareofitssurroundingsandhasan
attitudeofindifferent.Itgainsanewsavingthrowifitwitnessesactionsthatitopposes.
Theeffectlastsaslongasyouspeakorsing,toamaximumof1hour.Thoseenthralledbyyourwordstakenoactionwhile
youspeakorsingandfor1d3roundsthereafterwhiletheydiscussthetopicorperformance.Thoseenteringthearea
duringtheperformancemustalsosuccessfullysaveorbecomeenthralled.Thespeechends(butthe1d3rounddelaystill
applies)ifyouloseconcentrationordoanythingotherthanspeakorsing.
Ifthosenotenthralledhaveunfriendlyorhostileattitudestowardyou,theycancollectivelymakeaCharismachecktotry
toendthespellbyjeeringandheckling.Forthischeck,usetheCharismabonusofthecreaturewiththehighestCharisma
inthegroup;othersmaymakeCharismacheckstoassist.Thehecklingendsthespellifthischeckresultbeatsyour
Charismacheckresult.Onlyonesuchchallengeisallowedperuseofthespell.
Ifanymemberoftheaudienceisattackedorsubjectedtosomeotherovertlyhostileact,thespellendsandthepreviously
enthralledmembersbecomeimmediatelyunfriendlytowardyou.Eachcreaturewith4ormoreHDorwithaWisdomscore
of16orhigherbecomeshostile.
EntropicShield
Abjuration
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Level:Clr1,Luck1
Components:V,S
Range:Personal
Target:You
Amagicalfieldappearsaroundyou,glowingwithachaoticblastofmulticoloredhues.Thisfielddeflectsincomingarrows,
rays,andotherrangedattacks.Eachrangedattackdirectedatyouforwhichtheattackermustmakeanattackrollhasa
20%misschance(similartotheeffectsofconcealment).Otherattacksthatsimplyworkatadistancearenotaffected.
Erase
Transmutation
Level:Brd1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S
Target:Onescrollortwopages
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:No
Eraseremoveswritingsofeithermagicalormundanenaturefromascrollorfromoneortwopagesofpaper,parchment,or
similarsurfaces.Withthisspell,youcanremoveexplosiverunes,aglyphofwarding,asepiasnakesigil,oranarcanemark,
butnotillusoryscriptorasymbolspell.Nonmagicalwritingisautomaticallyerasedifyoutouchitandnooneelseis
holdingit.Otherwise,thechanceoferasingnonmagicalwritingis90%.
Magicwritingmustbetouchedtobeerased,andyoualsomustsucceedonacasterlevelcheck(1d20+casterlevel)
againstDC15.(Anatural1or2isalwaysafailureonthischeck.)Ifyoufailtoeraseexplosiverunes,aglyphofwarding,or
asepiasnakesigil,youaccidentallyactivatethatwritinginstead.
EtherealJaunt
Transmutation
Level:Clr7,Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S
Range:Personal
Target:You
Youbecomeethereal,alongwithyourequipment.Forthedurationofthespell,youareinaplacecalledtheEtherealPlane,
whichoverlapsthenormal,physical,MaterialPlane.Whenthespellexpires,youreturntomaterialexistence.
Anetherealcreatureisinvisible,insubstantial,andcapableofmovinginanydirection,evenupordown,albeitathalf
normalspeed.Asaninsubstantialcreature,youcanmovethroughsolidobjects,includinglivingcreatures.Anethereal
creaturecanseeandhearontheMaterialPlane,buteverythinglooksgrayandephemeral.Sightandhearingontothe
MaterialPlanearelimitedto60feet.
Forceeffectsandabjurationsaffectanetherealcreaturenormally.TheireffectsextendontotheEtherealPlanefromthe
MaterialPlane,butnotviceversa.Anetherealcreaturecantattackmaterialcreatures,andspellsyoucastwhileethereal
affectonlyotheretherealthings.CertainmaterialcreaturesorobjectshaveattacksoreffectsthatworkontheEthereal
Plane.
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Treatotheretherealcreaturesandetherealobjectsasiftheywerematerial.
Ifyouendthespellandbecomematerialwhileinsideamaterialobject(suchasasolidwall),youareshuntedofftothe
nearestopenspaceandtake1d6pointsofdamageper5feetthatyousotravel.
Etherealness
Transmutation
Level:Clr9,Sor/Wiz9
Range:Touch;seetext
Targets:Youandoneothertouchedcreatureperthreelevels
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellfunctionslikeetherealjaunt,exceptthatyouandotherwillingcreaturesjoinedbylinkedhands(alongwiththeir
equipment)becomeethereal.Besidesyourself,youcanbringonecreatureperthreecasterlevelstotheEtherealPlane.
Onceethereal,thesubjectsneednotstaytogether.
Whenthespellexpires,allaffectedcreaturesontheEtherealPlanereturntomaterialexistence.
ExpeditiousRetreat
Transmutation
Level:Brd1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S
Range:Personal
Target:You
Thisspellincreasesyourbaselandspeedby30feet.(Thisadjustmentistreatedasanenhancementbonus.)Thereisno
effectonothermodesofmovement,suchasburrow,climb,fly,orswim.Aswithanyeffectthatincreasesyourspeed,this
spellaffectsyourjumpingdistance(seetheJumpskill).
ExplosiveRunes
Abjuration[Force]
Level:Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Target:Onetouchedobjectweighingnomorethan10lb.
Duration:Permanentuntildischarged(D)
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Youtracethesemysticrunesuponabook,map,scroll,orsimilarobjectbearingwritteninformation.Therunesdetonate
whenread,dealing6d6pointsofforcedamage.Anyonenexttotherunes(closeenoughtoreadthem)takesthefull
damagewithnosavingthrow;anyothercreaturewithin10feetoftherunesisentitledtoaReflexsaveforhalfdamage.
Theobjectonwhichtheruneswerewrittenalsotakesfulldamage(nosavingthrow).
Youandanycharactersyouspecificallyinstructcanreadtheprotectedwritingwithouttriggeringtherunes.Likewise,you
canremovetheruneswheneverdesired.Anothercreaturecanremovethemwithasuccessfuldispelmagicorerasespell,
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butattemptingtodispelorerasetherunesandfailingtodosotriggerstheexplosion.
Note:Magictrapssuchasexplosiverunesarehardtodetectanddisable.Arogue(only)canusetheSearchskilltofindthe
runesandDisableDevicetothwartthem.TheDCineachcaseis25+spelllevel,or28forexplosiverunes.
Eyebite
Necromancy[Evil]
Level:Brd6,Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S
Duration:1roundperthreelevels;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Eachround,youmaytargetasinglelivingcreature,strikingitwithwavesofevilpower.DependingonthetargetsHD,this
attackhasasmanyasthreeeffects.
Table:EyebiteEffects
HD EFFECT
10ormore Sickened
59 Panicked,sickened
4orless Comatose,panicked,sickened
Theeffectsarecumulativeandconcurrent.
Sickened:Suddenpainandfeversweepsoverthesubjectsbody.Asickenedcreaturetakesa2penaltyonattackrolls,
weapondamagerolls,savingthrows,skillchecks,andabilitychecks.Acreatureaffectedbythisspellremainssickenedfor
10minutespercasterlevel.Theeffectscannotbenegatedbyaremovediseaseorhealspell,butaremovecurseiseffective.
Panicked:Thesubjectbecomespanickedfor1d4rounds.Evenafterthepanicends,thecreatureremainsshakenfor10
minutespercasterlevel,anditautomaticallybecomespanickedagainifitcomeswithinsightofyouduringthattime.This
isafeareffect.
Comatose:Thesubjectfallsintoacatatoniccomafor10minutespercasterlevel.Duringthistime,itcannotbeawakened
byanymeansshortofdispellingtheeffect.Thisisnotasleepeffect,andthuselvesarenotimmunetoit.
Thespelllastsfor1roundperthreecasterlevels.Youmustspendamoveactioneachroundafterthefirsttotargetafoe.
Fabricate
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:Seetext
Target:Upto10cu.ft./level;seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youconvertmaterialofonesortintoaproductthatisofthesamematerial.Creaturesormagicitemscannotbecreatedor
transmutedbythefabricatespell.Thequalityofitemsmadebythisspelliscommensuratewiththequalityofmaterialused
asthebasisforthenewfabrication.Ifyouworkwithamineral,thetargetisreducedto1cubicfootperlevelinsteadof10
cubicfeet.
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YoumustmakeanappropriateCraftchecktofabricatearticlesrequiringahighdegreeofcraftsmanship.
Castingrequires1roundper10cubicfeet(or1cubicfoot)ofmaterialtobeaffectedbythespell.
MaterialComponent:Theoriginalmaterial,whichcoststhesameamountastherawmaterialsrequiredtocrafttheitemto
becreated.
FaerieFire
Evocation[Light]
Level:Drd1
Components:V,S,DF
Area:Creaturesandobjectswithina5ft.radiusburst
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Apaleglowsurroundsandoutlinesthesubjects.Outlinedsubjectsshedlightascandles.Outlinedcreaturesdonotbenefit
fromtheconcealmentnormallyprovidedbydarkness(thougha2ndlevelorhighermagicaldarknesseffectfunctions
normally),blur,displacement,invisibility,orsimilareffects.Thelightistoodimtohaveanyspecialeffectonundeador
darkdwellingcreaturesvulnerabletolight.Thefaeriefirecanbeblue,green,orviolet,accordingtoyourchoiceatthetime
ofcasting.Thefaeriefiredoesnotcauseanyharmtotheobjectsorcreaturesthusoutlined.
FalseLife
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Range:Personal
Target:You
Duration:1hour/leveloruntildischarged;seetext
Youharnessthepowerofunlifetograntyourselfalimitedabilitytoavoiddeath.Whilethisspellisineffect,yougain
temporaryhitpointsequalto1d10+1percasterlevel(maximum+10).
MaterialComponent:Asmallamountofalcoholordistilledspirits,whichyouusetotracecertainsigilsonyourbodyduring
casting.Thesesigilscannotbeseenoncethealcoholorspiritsevaporate.
FalseVision
Illusion(Glamer)
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Anydivination(scrying)spellusedtoviewanythingwithintheareaofthisspellinsteadreceivesafalseimage(asthemajor
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imagespell),asdefinedbyyouatthetimeofcasting.Aslongasthedurationlasts,youcanconcentratetochangethe
imageasdesired.Whileyouarentconcentrating,theimageremainsstatic.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Thegrounddustofapieceofjadeworthatleast250gp,whichissprinkledintotheairwhen
thespelliscast.
Fear
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M
Range:30ft.
Duration:1round/levelor1round;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
AninvisibleconeofterrorcauseseachlivingcreatureintheareatobecomepanickedunlessitsucceedsonaWillsave.If
cornered,apanickedcreaturebeginscowering.IftheWillsavesucceeds,thecreatureisshakenfor1round.
MaterialComponent:Eithertheheartofahenorawhitefeather.
FeatherFall
Transmutation
Level:Brd1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V
CastingTime:1freeaction
Targets:OneMediumorsmallerfreefallingobjectorcreature/level,notwoofwhichmaybemorethan20ft.apart
Duration:Untillandingor1round/level
SavingThrow:Willnegates(harmless)orWillnegates(object)
Theaffectedcreaturesorobjectsfallslowly.Featherfallinstantlychangestherateatwhichthetargetsfalltoamere60feet
perround(equivalenttotheendofafallfromafewfeet),andthesubjectstakenodamageuponlandingwhilethespellis
ineffect.However,whenthespelldurationexpires,anormalrateoffallingresumes.
ThespellaffectsoneormoreMediumorsmallercreatures(includinggearandcarriedobjectsuptoeachcreatures
maximumload)orobjects,ortheequivalentinlargercreatures:ALargecreatureorobjectcountsastwoMediumcreatures
orobjects,aHugecreatureorobjectcountsastwoLargecreaturesorobjects,andsoforth.
Youcancastthisspellwithaninstantutterance,quicklyenoughtosaveyourselfifyouunexpectedlyfall.Castingthespell
isafreeaction,likecastingaquickenedspell,anditcountstowardthenormallimitofonequickenedspellperround.You
mayevencastthisspellwhenitisntyourturn.
Thisspellhasnospecialeffectonrangedweaponsunlesstheyarefallingquiteadistance.Ifthespelliscastonafalling
itemtheobjectdoeshalfnormaldamagebasedonitsweight,withnobonusfortheheightofthedrop.
Featherfallworksonlyuponfreefallingobjects.Itdoesnotaffectaswordbloworachargingorflyingcreature.
Feeblemind
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,M
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Target:Onecreature
SpellResistance:Yes
IfthetargetcreaturefailsaWillsavingthrow,itsIntelligenceandCharismascoreseachdropto1.Theaffectedcreatureis
unabletouseIntelligenceorCharismabasedskills,castspells,understandlanguage,orcommunicatecoherently.Still,it
knowswhoitsfriendsareandcanfollowthemandevenprotectthem.Thesubjectremainsinthisstateuntilaheal,limited
wish,miracle,orwishspellisusedtocanceltheeffectofthefeeblemind.Acreaturethatcancastarcanespells,suchasa
sorcererorawizard,takesa4penaltyonitssavingthrow.
MaterialComponent:Ahandfulofclay,crystal,glass,ormineralspheres.
FindthePath
Divination
Level:Brd6,Clr6,Drd6,Knowledge6,Travel6
Components:V,S,F
CastingTime:3rounds
Range:Personalortouch
Target:Youorcreaturetouched
SavingThrow:NoneorWillnegates(harmless)
SpellResistance:NoorYes(harmless)
Therecipientofthisspellcanfindtheshortest,mostdirectphysicalroutetoaspecifieddestination,beitthewayintoor
outofalocale.Thelocalecanbeoutdoors,underground,oreveninsideamazespell.Findthepathworkswithrespectto
locations,notobjectsorcreaturesatalocale.Thelocationmustbeonthesameplaneasyouareatthetimeofcasting.
Thespellenablesthesubjecttosensethecorrectdirectionthatwilleventuallyleadittoitsdestination,indicatingat
appropriatetimestheexactpathtofolloworphysicalactionstotake.Forexample,thespellenablesthesubjecttosense
tripwiresortheproperwordtobypassaglyphofwarding.Thespellendswhenthedestinationisreachedortheduration
expires,whichevercomesfirst.Findthepathcanbeusedtoremovethesubjectanditscompanionsfromtheeffectofa
mazespellinasingleround.
Thisdivinationiskeyedtotherecipient,notitscompanions,anditseffectdoesnotpredictorallowfortheactionsof
creatures(includingguardians).
Focus:Asetofdivinationcountersofthesortyoufavor.
FindTraps
Divination
Level:Clr2
Components:V,S
Range:Personal
Target:You
Yougainintuitiveinsightintotheworkingsoftraps.YoucanusetheSearchskilltodetecttrapsjustasaroguecan.In
addition,yougainaninsightbonusequaltoonehalfyourcasterlevel(maximum+10)onSearchchecksmadetofind
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trapswhilethespellisineffect.
Notethatfindtrapsgrantsnoabilitytodisablethetrapsthatyoumayfind.
FingerofDeath
Necromancy[Death]
Level:Drd8,Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S
SpellResistance:Yes
Youcanslayanyonelivingcreaturewithinrange.ThetargetisentitledtoaFortitudesavingthrowtosurvivetheattack.If
thesaveissuccessful,thecreatureinsteadtakes3d6pointsofdamage+1pointpercasterlevel(maximum+25).
Thesubjectmightdiefromdamageevenifitsucceedsonitssavingthrow.
FireSeeds
Conjuration(Creation)[Fire]
Level:Drd6,Fire6,Sun6
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Targets:Uptofourtouchedacornsoruptoeighttouchedhollyberries
Duration:10min./leveloruntilused
SavingThrow:NoneorReflexhalf;seetext
SpellResistance:No
Dependingontheversionoffireseedsyouchoose,youturnacornsintosplashweaponsthatyouoranothercharactercan
throw,oryouturnhollyberriesintobombsthatyoucandetonateoncommand.
AcornGrenades:Asmanyasfouracornsturnintospecialsplashweaponsthatcanbehurledasfaras100feet.Aranged
touchattackrollisrequiredtostriketheintendedtarget.Together,theacornsarecapableofdealing1d6pointsoffire
damagepercasterlevel(maximum20d6),dividedupamongtheacornsasyouwish.
Eachacornexplodesuponstrikinganyhardsurface.Inadditiontoitsregularfiredamage,itdeals1pointofsplashdamage
perdie,anditignitesanycombustiblematerialswithin10feet.AcreaturewithinthisareathatmakesasuccessfulReflex
savingthrowtakesonlyhalfdamage;acreaturestruckdirectlyisnotallowedasavingthrow.
HollyBerryBombs:Youturnasmanyaseighthollyberriesintospecialbombs.Thehollyberriesareusuallyplacedbyhand,
sincetheyaretoolighttomakeeffectivethrownweapons(theycanbetossedonly5feet).Ifyouarewithin200feetand
speakawordofcommand,eachberryinstantlyburstsintoflame,causing1d8pointsoffiredamage+1pointpercaster
leveltoeverycreatureina5footradiusburstandignitinganycombustiblematerialswithin5feet.Acreatureinthearea
thatmakesasuccessfulReflexsavingthrowtakesonlyhalfdamage.
MaterialComponent:Theacornsorhollyberries.
FireShield
Evocation[FireorCold]
Level:Fire5,Sor/Wiz4,Sun4
Components:V,S,M/DF
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Range:Personal
Target:You
Thisspellwreathesyouinflameandcausesdamagetoeachcreaturethatattacksyouinmelee.Theflamesalsoprotectyou
fromeithercoldbasedorfirebasedattacks(yourchoice).
Anycreaturestrikingyouwithitsbodyorahandheldweapondealsnormaldamage,butatthesametimetheattacker
takes1d6pointsofdamage+1pointpercasterlevel(maximum+15).Thisdamageiseithercolddamage(iftheshield
protectsagainstfirebasedattacks)orfiredamage(iftheshieldprotectsagainstcoldbasedattacks).Iftheattackerhas
spellresistance,itappliestothiseffect.Creatureswieldingweaponswithexceptionalreacharenotsubjecttothisdamageif
theyattackyou.
Whencastingthisspell,youappeartoimmolateyourself,buttheflamesarethinandwispy,givingofflightequaltoonly
halftheilluminationofanormaltorch(10feet).Thecoloroftheflamesisdeterminedrandomly(50%chanceofeither
color)blueorgreenifthechillshieldiscast,violetorblueifthewarmshieldisemployed.Thespecialpowersofeach
versionareasfollows.
WarmShield:Theflamesarewarmtothetouch.Youtakeonlyhalfdamagefromcoldbasedattacks.Ifsuchanattack
allowsaReflexsaveforhalfdamage,youtakenodamageonasuccessfulsave.
ChillShield:Theflamesarecooltothetouch.Youtakeonlyhalfdamagefromfirebasedattacks.Ifsuchanattackallowsa
Reflexsaveforhalfdamage,youtakenodamageonasuccessfulsave.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Abitofphosphorusforthewarmshield;alivefireflyorglowwormorthetailportionsoffour
deadonesforthechillshield.
FireStorm
Evocation[Fire]
Level:Clr8,Drd7,Fire7
Components:V,S
CastingTime:1round
Area:Two10ft.cubesperlevel(S)
SpellResistance:Yes
Whenafirestormspelliscast,thewholeareaisshotthroughwithsheetsofroaringflame.Theragingflamesdonotharm
naturalvegetation,groundcover,andanyplantcreaturesintheareathatyouwishtoexcludefromdamage.Anyother
creaturewithintheareatakes1d6pointsoffiredamagepercasterlevel(maximum20d6).
FireTrap
Abjuration[Fire]
Level:Drd2,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
SavingThrow:Reflexhalf;seetext
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SpellResistance:Yes
Firetrapcreatesafieryexplosionwhenanintruderopenstheitemthatthetrapprotects.Afiretrapcanwardanyobject
thatcanbeopenedandclosed.
Whencastingfiretrap,youselectapointontheobjectasthespellscenter.Whensomeoneotherthanyouopenstheobject,
afieryexplosionfillstheareawithina5footradiusaroundthespellscenter.Theflamesdeal1d4pointsoffiredamage+1
pointpercasterlevel(maximum+20).Theitemprotectedbythetrapisnotharmedbythisexplosion.
Afiretrappeditemcannothaveasecondclosureorwardingspellplacedonit.
Aknockspelldoesnotbypassafiretrap.Anunsuccessfuldispelmagicspelldoesnotdetonatethespell.
Underwater,thiswarddealshalfdamageandcreatesalargecloudofsteam.
Youcanusethefiretrappedobjectwithoutdischargingit,ascananyindividualtowhomtheobjectwasspecificallyattuned
whencast.Attuningafiretrappedobjecttoanindividualusuallyinvolvessettingapasswordthatyoucansharewith
friends.
Note:Magictrapssuchasfiretraparehardtodetectanddisable.Arogue(only)canusetheSearchskilltofindafiretrap
andDisableDevicetothwartit.TheDCineachcaseis25+spelllevel(DC27foradruidsfiretraporDC29forthe
arcaneversion).
MaterialComponent:Ahalfpoundofgolddust(cost25gp)sprinkledonthewardedobject.
Fireball
Evocation[Fire]
Level:Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M
SpellResistance:Yes
Afireballspellisanexplosionofflamethatdetonateswithalowroaranddeals1d6pointsoffiredamagepercasterlevel
(maximum10d6)toeverycreaturewithinthearea.Unattendedobjectsalsotakethisdamage.Theexplosioncreatesalmost
nopressure.
Youpointyourfingeranddeterminetherange(distanceandheight)atwhichthefireballistoburst.Aglowing,peasized
beadstreaksfromthepointingdigitand,unlessitimpactsuponamaterialbodyorsolidbarrierpriortoattainingthe
prescribedrange,blossomsintothefireballatthatpoint.(Anearlyimpactresultsinanearlydetonation.)Ifyouattemptto
sendthebeadthroughanarrowpassage,suchasthroughanarrowslit,youmusthittheopeningwitharangedtouch
attack,orelsethebeadstrikesthebarrieranddetonatesprematurely.
Thefireballsetsfiretocombustiblesanddamagesobjectsinthearea.Itcanmeltmetalswithlowmeltingpoints,suchas
lead,gold,copper,silver,andbronze.Ifthedamagecausedtoaninterposingbarriershattersorbreaksthroughit,the
fireballmaycontinuebeyondthebarrieriftheareapermits;otherwiseitstopsatthebarrierjustasanyotherspelleffect
does.
MaterialComponent:Atinyballofbatguanoandsulfur.
FlameArrow
Transmutation[Fire]
Level:Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M
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Target:Fiftyprojectiles,allofwhichmustbeincontactwitheachotheratthetimeofcasting
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youturnammunition(suchasarrows,bolts,shuriken,andstones)intofieryprojectiles.Eachpieceofammunitiondealsan
extra1d6pointsoffiredamagetoanytargetithits.Aflamingprojectilecaneasilyigniteaflammableobjectorstructure,
butitwontigniteacreatureitstrikes.
MaterialComponent:Adropofoilandasmallpieceofflint.
FlameBlade
Evocation[Fire]
Level:Drd2
Components:V,S,DF
Range:0ft.
Effect:Swordlikebeam
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
A3footlong,blazingbeamofredhotfirespringsforthfromyourhand.Youwieldthisbladelikebeamasifitwerea
scimitar.Attackswiththeflamebladearemeleetouchattacks.Thebladedeals1d8pointsoffiredamage+1pointpertwo
casterlevels(maximum+10).Sincethebladeisimmaterial,yourStrengthmodifierdoesnotapplytothedamage.Aflame
bladecanignitecombustiblematerialssuchasparchment,straw,drysticks,andcloth.
Thespelldoesnotfunctionunderwater.
FlameStrike
Evocation[Fire]
Level:Clr5,Drd4,Sun5,War5
Components:V,S,DF
Area:Cylinder(10ft.radius,40ft.high)
SpellResistance:Yes
Aflamestrikeproducesaverticalcolumnofdivinefireroaringdownward.Thespelldeals1d6pointsofdamagepercaster
level(maximum15d6).Halfthedamageisfiredamage,buttheotherhalfresultsdirectlyfromdivinepowerandis
thereforenotsubjecttobeingreducedbyresistancetofirebasedattacks.
FlamingSphere
Evocation[Fire]
Level:Drd2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M/DF
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Effect:5ft.diametersphere
SavingThrow:Reflexnegates
SpellResistance:Yes
Aburningglobeoffirerollsinwhicheverdirectionyoupointandburnsthoseitstrikes.Itmoves30feetperround.Aspart
ofthismovement,itcanascendorjumpupto30feettostrikeatarget.Ifitentersaspacewithacreature,itstopsmoving
fortheroundanddeals2d6pointsoffiredamagetothatcreature,thoughasuccessfulReflexsavenegatesthatdamage.A
flamingsphererollsoverbarrierslessthan4feettall.Itignitesflammablesubstancesittouchesandilluminatesthesame
areaasatorchwould.
Thespheremovesaslongasyouactivelydirectit(amoveactionforyou);otherwise,itmerelystaysatrestandburns.It
canbeextinguishedbyanymeansthatwouldputoutanormalfireofitssize.Thesurfaceofthespherehasaspongy,
yieldingconsistencyandsodoesnotcausedamageexceptbyitsflame.Itcannotpushasideunwillingcreaturesorbatter
downlargeobstacles.Aflamingspherewinksoutifitexceedsthespellsrange.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Abitoftallow,apinchofbrimstone,andadustingofpowderediron.
Flare
Evocation[Light]
Components:V
Effect:Burstoflight
SpellResistance:Yes
Thiscantripcreatesaburstoflight.Ifyoucausethelighttoburstdirectlyinfrontofasinglecreature,thatcreatureis
dazzledfor1minuteunlessitmakesasuccessfulFortitudesave.Sightlesscreatures,aswellascreaturesalreadydazzled,
arenotaffectedbyflare.
FleshtoStone
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,M
Target:Onecreature
SpellResistance:Yes
Thesubject,alongwithallitscarriedgear,turnsintoamindless,inertstatue.Ifthestatueresultingfromthisspellisbroken
ordamaged,thesubject(ifeverreturnedtoitsoriginalstate)hassimilardamageordeformities.Thecreatureisnotdead,
butitdoesnotseemtobealiveeitherwhenviewedwithspellssuchasdeathwatch.
Onlycreaturesmadeoffleshareaffectedbythisspell.
MaterialComponent:Lime,water,andearth.
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Fly
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz3,Travel3
Components:V,S,F/DF
Range:Touch
Thesubjectcanflyataspeedof60feet(or40feetifitwearsmediumorheavyarmor,orifitcarriesamediumorheavy
load).Itcanascendathalfspeedanddescendatdoublespeed,anditsmaneuverabilityisgood.Usingaflyspellrequires
onlyasmuchconcentrationaswalking,sothesubjectcanattackorcastspellsnormally.Thesubjectofaflyspellcancharge
butnotrun,anditcannotcarryaloftmoreweightthanitsmaximumload,plusanyarmoritwears.
Shouldthespelldurationexpirewhilethesubjectisstillaloft,themagicfailsslowly.Thesubjectfloatsdownward60feet
perroundfor1d6rounds.Ifitreachesthegroundinthatamountoftime,itlandssafely.Ifnot,itfallstherestofthe
distance,taking1d6pointsofdamageper10feetoffall.Sincedispellingaspelleffectivelyendsit,thesubjectalso
descendsinthiswayiftheflyspellisdispelled,butnotifitisnegatedbyanantimagicfield.
ArcaneFocus:Awingfeatherfromanybird.
FloatingDisk
Evocation[Force]
Level:Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S,M
Effect:3ft.diameterdiskofforce
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcreateaslightlyconcave,circularplaneofforcethatfollowsyouaboutandcarriesloadsforyou.Thediskis3feetin
diameterand1inchdeepatitscenter.Itcanhold100poundsofweightpercasterlevel.(Ifusedtotransportaliquid,its
capacityis2gallons.)Thediskfloatsapproximately3feetabovethegroundatalltimesandremainslevel.Itfloatsalong
horizontallywithinspellrangeandwillaccompanyyouatarateofnomorethanyournormalspeedeachround.Ifnot
otherwisedirected,itmaintainsaconstantintervalof5feetbetweenitselfandyou.Thediskwinksoutofexistencewhen
thespelldurationexpires.Thediskalsowinksoutifyoumovebeyondrangeortrytotakethediskmorethan3feetaway
fromthesurfacebeneathit.Whenthediskwinksout,whateveritwassupportingfallstothesurfacebeneathit.
MaterialComponent:Adropofmercury.
FogCloud
Level:Drd2,Sor/Wiz2,Water2
Components:V,S
Range:Medium(100ft.+10ft.level)
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SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Abankoffogbillowsoutfromthepointyoudesignate.Thefogobscuresallsight,includingdarkvision,beyond5feet.A
creaturewithin5feethasconcealment(attackshavea20%misschance).Creaturesfartherawayhavetotalconcealment
(50%misschance,andtheattackercantusesighttolocatethetarget).
Amoderatewind(11+mph)dispersesthefogin4rounds;astrongwind(21+mph)dispersesthefogin1round.
Thespelldoesnotfunctionunderwater.
Forbiddance
Abjuration
Level:Clr6
Components:V,S,M,DF
CastingTime:6rounds
Area:60ft.cube/level(S)
Duration:Permanent
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Forbiddancesealsanareaagainstallplanartravelintoorwithinit.Thisincludesallteleportationspells(suchasdimension
doorandteleport),planeshifting,astraltravel,etherealtravel,andallsummoningspells.Sucheffectssimplyfail
automatically.
Inaddition,itdamagesenteringcreatureswhosealignmentsaredifferentfromyours.Theeffectonthoseattemptingto
enterthewardedareaisbasedontheiralignmentrelativetoyours(seebelow).Acreatureinsidetheareawhenthespellis
casttakesnodamageunlessitexitstheareaandattemptstoreenter,atwhichtimeitisaffectedasnormal.
Alignmentsidentical:Noeffect.Thecreaturemayentertheareafreely(althoughnotbyplanartravel).
Alignmentsdifferentwithrespecttoeitherlaw/chaosorgood/evil:Thecreaturetakes6d6pointsofdamage.Asuccessful
Willsavehalvesthedamage,andspellresistanceapplies.
Alignmentsdifferentwithrespecttobothlaw/chaosandgood/evil:Thecreaturetakes12d6pointsofdamage.Asuccessful
Willsavehalvesthedamage,andspellresistanceapplies.
Atyouroption,theabjurationcanincludeapassword,inwhichcasecreaturesofalignmentsdifferentfromyourscanavoid
thedamagebyspeakingthepasswordastheyenterthearea.Youmustselectthisoption(andthepassword)atthetimeof
casting.
Dispelmagicdoesnotdispelaforbiddanceeffectunlessthedispellerslevelisatleastashighasyourcasterlevel.
Youcanthavemultipleoverlappingforbiddanceeffects.Insuchacase,themorerecenteffectstopsattheboundaryofthe
oldereffect.
MaterialComponent:Asprinklingofholywaterandrareincensesworthatleast1,500gp,plus1,500gpper60footcube.
Ifapasswordisdesired,thisrequirestheburningofadditionalrareincensesworthatleast1,000gp,plus1,000gpper60
footcube.
Forcecage
Evocation[Force]
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,M
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Area:Barredcage(20ft.cube)orwindowlesscell(10ft.cube)
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thispowerfulspellbringsintobeinganimmobile,invisiblecubicalprisoncomposedofeitherbarsofforceorsolidwallsof
force(yourchoice).
Creatureswithintheareaarecaughtandcontainedunlesstheyaretoobigtofitinside,inwhichcasethespell
automaticallyfails.Teleportationandotherformsofastraltravelprovideameansofescape,buttheforcewallsorbars
extendintotheEtherealPlane,blockingetherealtravel.
Likeawallofforcespell,aforcecageresistsdispelmagic,butitisvulnerabletoadisintegratespell,anditcanbedestroyed
byasphereofannihilationorarodofcancellation.
BarredCage:Thisversionofthespellproducesa20footcubemadeofbandsofforce(similartoawallofforcespell)for
bars.Thebandsareahalfinchwide,withhalfinchgapsbetweenthem.Anycreaturecapableofpassingthroughsucha
smallspacecanescape;othersareconfined.Youcantattackacreatureinabarredcagewithaweaponunlesstheweapon
canfitbetweenthegaps.Evenagainstsuchweapons(includingarrowsandsimilarrangedattacks),acreatureinthe
barredcagehascover.Allspellsandbreathweaponscanpassthroughthegapsinthebars.
WindowlessCell:Thisversionofthespellproducesa10footcubewithnowayinandnowayout.Solidwallsofforceform
itssixsides.
MaterialComponent:Rubydustworth1,500gp,whichistossedintotheairanddisappearswhenyoucastthespell.
ForcefulHand
Evocation[Force]
Level:Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,F
Thisspellfunctionslikeinterposinghand,exceptthattheforcefulhandpursuesandpushesawaytheopponentthatyou
designate.Treatthisattackasabullrushwitha+14bonusontheStrengthcheck(+8forStrength27,+4forbeingLarge,
anda+2bonusforcharging,whichitalwaysgets).Thehandalwaysmoveswiththeopponenttopushthattargetbackthe
fulldistanceallowed,andithasnospeedlimit.Directingthespelltoanewtargetisamoveaction.
Averystrongcreaturecouldnotpushthehandoutofitswaybecausethelatterwouldinstantlyrepositionitselfbetween
thecreatureandyou,butanopponentcouldpushthehandupagainstyoubysuccessfullybullrushingit.
Focus:Asturdyglovemadeofleatherorheavycloth.
Foresight
Divination
Level:Drd9,Knowledge9,Sor/Wiz9
Components:V,S,M/DF
Target:Seetext
SavingThrow:NoneorWillnegates(harmless)
SpellResistance:NoorYes(harmless)
Thisspellgrantsyouapowerfulsixthsenseinrelationtoyourselforanother.Onceforesightiscast,youreceive
instantaneouswarningsofimpendingdangerorharmtothesubjectofthespell.Youareneversurprisedorflatfooted.In
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addition,thespellgivesyouageneralideaofwhatactionyoumighttaketobestprotectyourselfandgivesyoua+2
insightbonustoACandReflexsaves.ThisinsightbonusislostwheneveryouwouldloseaDexteritybonustoAC.
Whenanothercreatureisthesubjectofthespell,youreceivewarningsaboutthatcreature.Youmustcommunicatewhat
youlearntotheothercreatureforthewarningtobeuseful,andthecreaturecanbecaughtunpreparedintheabsenceof
suchawarning.Shoutingawarning,yankingapersonback,andeventelepathicallycommunicating(viaanappropriate
spell)canallbeaccomplishedbeforesomedangerbefallsthesubject,providedyouactonthewarningwithoutdelay.The
subject,however,doesnotgaintheinsightbonustoACandReflexsaves.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Ahummingbirdsfeather.
FoxsCunning
Transmutation
Level:Brd2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Touch
SpellResistance:Yes
Thetransmutedcreaturebecomessmarter.Thespellgrantsa+4enhancementbonustoIntelligence,addingtheusual
benefitstoIntelligencebasedskillchecksandotherusesoftheIntelligencemodifier.Wizards(andotherspellcasterswho
relyonIntelligence)affectedbythisspelldonotgainanyadditionalbonusspellsfortheincreasedIntelligence,butthesave
DCsforspellstheycastwhileunderthisspellseffectdoincrease.Thisspelldoesntgrantextraskillpoints.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Afewhairs,orapinchofdung,fromafox.
FoxsCunning,Mass
Transmutation
Level:Brd6,Sor/Wiz6
Thisspellfunctionslikefoxscunning,exceptthatitaffectsmultiplecreatures.
Freedom
Abjuration
Level:Sor/Wiz9
Components:V,S
Range:Close(25ft.+5ft./2levels)orseetext
Target:Onecreature
SpellResistance:Yes
Thesubjectisfreedfromspellsandeffectsthatrestrictitsmovement,includingbinding,entangle,grappling,
imprisonment,maze,paralysis,petrification,pinning,sleep,slow,stunning,temporalstasis,andweb.Tofreeacreature
fromimprisonmentormaze,youmustknowitsnameandbackground,andyoumustcastthisspellatthespotwhereitwas
entombedorbanishedintothemaze.
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FreedomofMovement
Abjuration
Level:Brd4,Clr4,Drd4,Luck4,Rgr4
Components:V,S,M,DF
Thisspellenablesyouoracreatureyoutouchtomoveandattacknormallyforthedurationofthespell,evenunderthe
influenceofmagicthatusuallyimpedesmovement,suchasparalysis,solidfog,slow,andweb.Thesubjectautomatically
succeedsonanygrapplecheckmadetoresistagrappleattempt,aswellasongrapplechecksorEscapeArtistchecksmade
toescapeagrappleorapin.
Thespellalsoallowsthesubjecttomoveandattacknormallywhileunderwater,evenwithslashingweaponssuchasaxes
andswordsorwithbludgeoningweaponssuchasflails,hammers,andmaces,providedthattheweaponiswieldedinthe
handratherthanhurled.Thefreedomofmovementspelldoesnot,however,allowwaterbreathing.
MaterialComponent:Aleatherthong,boundaroundthearmorasimilarappendage.
FreezingSphere
Evocation[Cold]
Level:Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,F
Target,Effect,orArea:Seetext
Duration:Instantaneousor1round/level;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Freezingspherecreatesafrigidglobeofcoldenergythatstreaksfromyourfingertipstothelocationyouselect,whereit
explodesina10footradiusburst,dealing1d6pointsofcolddamagepercasterlevel(maximum15d6)toeachcreaturein
thearea.Anelemental(water)creatureinsteadtakes1d8pointsofcolddamagepercasterlevel(maximum15d8).
Ifthefreezingspherestrikesabodyofwateroraliquidthatisprincipallywater(notincludingwaterbasedcreatures),it
freezestheliquidtoadepthof6inchesoveranareaequalto100squarefeet(a10footsquare)percasterlevel
(maximum1,500squarefeet).Thisicelastsfor1roundpercasterlevel.Creaturesthatwereswimmingonthesurfaceof
frozenwaterbecometrappedintheice.Attemptingtobreakfreeisafullroundaction.AtrappedcreaturemustmakeaDC
25StrengthcheckoraDC25EscapeArtistchecktodoso.
Youcanrefrainfromfiringtheglobeaftercompletingthespell,ifyouwish.Treatthisasatouchspellforwhichyouare
holdingthecharge.Youcanholdthechargeforaslongas1roundperlevel,attheendofwhichtimethefreezingsphere
burstscenteredonyou(andyoureceivenosavingthrowtoresistitseffect).Firingtheglobeinalaterroundisastandard
action.
Focus:Asmallcrystalsphere.
GaseousForm
Transmutation
Level:Air3,Brd3,Sor/Wiz3
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Components:S,M/DF
Range:Touch
Target:Willingcorporealcreaturetouched
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thesubjectandallitsgearbecomeinsubstantial,misty,andtranslucent.Itsmaterialarmor(includingnaturalarmor)
becomesworthless,thoughitssize,Dexterity,deflectionbonuses,andarmorbonusesfromforceeffectsstillapply.The
subjectgainsdamagereduction10/magicandbecomesimmunetopoisonandcriticalhits.Itcantattackorcastspellswith
verbal,somatic,material,orfocuscomponentswhileingaseousform.(Thisdoesnotruleouttheuseofcertainspellsthat
thesubjectmayhavepreparedusingthefeatsSilentSpell,StillSpell,andEschewMaterials.)Thesubjectalsoloses
supernaturalabilitieswhileingaseousform.Ifithasatouchspellreadytouse,thatspellisdischargedharmlesslywhenthe
gaseousformspelltakeseffect.
Agaseouscreaturecantrun,butitcanflyataspeedof10feet(maneuverabilityperfect).Itcanpassthroughsmallholes
ornarrowopenings,evenmerecracks,withallitwaswearingorholdinginitshands,aslongasthespellpersists.The
creatureissubjecttotheeffectsofwind,anditcantenterwaterorotherliquid.Italsocantmanipulateobjectsoractivate
items,eventhosecarriedalongwithitsgaseousform.Continuouslyactiveitemsremainactive,thoughinsomecasestheir
effectsmaybemoot.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Abitofgauzeandawispofsmoke.
Gate
Conjuration(CreationorCalling)
Level:Clr9,Sor/Wiz9
Components:V,S,XP;seetext
Effect:Seetext
Duration:Instantaneousorconcentration(upto1round/level);seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Castingagatespellhastwoeffects.First,itcreatesaninterdimensionalconnectionbetweenyourplaneofexistenceanda
planeyouspecify,allowingtravelbetweenthosetwoplanesineitherdirection.
Second,youmaythencallaparticularindividualorkindofbeingthroughthegate.
Thegateitselfisacircularhoopordiskfrom5to20feetindiameter(casterschoice),orientedinthedirectionyoudesire
whenitcomesintoexistence(typicallyverticalandfacingyou).Itisatwodimensionalwindowlookingintotheplaneyou
specifiedwhencastingthespell,andanyoneoranythingthatmovesthroughisshuntedinstantlytotheotherside.
Agatehasafrontandaback.Creaturesmovingthroughthegatefromthefrontaretransportedtotheotherplane;
creaturesmovingthroughitfromthebackarenot.
PlanarTravel:Asamodeofplanartravel,agatespellfunctionsmuchlikeaplaneshiftspell,exceptthatthegateopens
preciselyatthepointyoudesire(acreationeffect).Deitiesandotherbeingswhoruleaplanarrealmcanpreventagate
fromopeningintheirpresenceorpersonaldemesnesiftheysodesire.Travelersneednotjoinhandswithyouanyone
whochoosestostepthroughtheportalistransported.Agatecannotbeopenedtoanotherpointonthesameplane;the
spellworksonlyforinterplanartravel.
Youmayholdthegateopenonlyforabrieftime(nomorethan1roundpercasterlevel),andyoumustconcentrateon
doingso,orelsetheinterplanarconnectionissevered.
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CallingCreatures:Thesecondeffectofthegatespellistocallanextraplanarcreaturetoyouraid(acallingeffect).By
namingaparticularbeingorkindofbeingasyoucastthespell,youcausethegatetoopenintheimmediatevicinityofthe
desiredcreatureandpullthesubjectthrough,willingorunwilling.Deitiesanduniquebeingsareundernocompulsionto
comethroughthegate,althoughtheymaychoosetodosooftheirownaccord.Thisuseofthespellcreatesagatethat
remainsopenjustlongenoughtotransportthecalledcreatures.ThisuseofthespellhasanXPcost(seebelow).
Ifyouchoosetocallakindofcreatureinsteadofaknownindividualyoumaycalleitherasinglecreature(ofanyHD)or
severalcreatures.YoucancallandcontrolseveralcreaturesaslongastheirHDtotaldoesnotexceedyourcasterlevel.In
thecaseofasinglecreature,youcancontrolitifitsHDdonotexceedtwiceyourcasterlevel.Asinglecreaturewithmore
HDthantwiceyourcasterlevelcantbecontrolled.Deitiesanduniquebeingscannotbecontrolledinanyevent.An
uncontrolledbeingactsasitpleases,makingthecallingofsuchcreaturesratherdangerous.Anuncontrolledbeingmay
returntoitshomeplaneatanytime.
Acontrolledcreaturecanbecommandedtoperformaserviceforyou.Suchservicesfallintotwocategories:immediate
tasksandcontractualservice.Fightingforyouinasinglebattleortakinganyotheractionsthatcanbeaccomplishedwithin
1roundpercasterlevelcountsasanimmediatetask;youneednotmakeanyagreementorpayanyrewardforthe
creatureshelp.Thecreaturedepartsattheendofthespell.
Ifyouchoosetoexactalongerormoreinvolvedformofservicefromacalledcreature,youmustoffersomefairtradein
returnforthatservice.Theserviceexactedmustbereasonablewithrespecttothepromisedfavororreward;seethelesser
planarallyspellforappropriaterewards.(Somecreaturesmaywanttheirpaymentinlivestockratherthanincoin,which
couldinvolvecomplications.)Immediatelyuponcompletionoftheservice,thebeingistransportedtoyourvicinity,andyou
mustthenandthereturnoverthepromisedreward.Afterthisisdone,thecreatureisinstantlyfreedtoreturntoitsown
plane.
Failuretofulfillthepromisetotheletterresultsinyourbeingsubjectedtoservicebythecreatureorbyitsliegeandmaster,
attheveryleast.Atworst,thecreatureoritskinmayattackyou.
Note:Whenyouuseacallingspellsuchasgatetocallanair,chaotic,earth,evil,fire,good,lawful,orwatercreature,it
becomesaspellofthattype.
XPCost:1,000XP(onlyforthecallingcreaturesfunction).
Geas/Quest
SavingThrow:None
Thisspellfunctionssimilarlytolessergeas,exceptthatitaffectsacreatureofanyHDandallowsnosavingthrow.
Insteadoftakingpenaltiestoabilityscores(aswithlessergeas),thesubjecttakes3d6pointsofdamageeachdayitdoes
notattempttofollowthegeas/quest.Additionally,eachdayitmustmakeaFortitudesavingthroworbecomesickened.
Theseeffectsend24hoursafterthecreatureattemptstoresumethegeas/quest.
Aremovecursespellendsageas/questspellonlyifitscasterlevelisatleasttwohigherthanyourcasterlevel.Break
enchantmentdoesnotendageas/quest,butlimitedwish,miracle,andwishdo.
Bards,sorcerers,andwizardsusuallyrefertothisspellasgeas,whileclericscallthesamespellquest.
Geas,Lesser
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V
CastingTime:1round
Target:Onelivingcreaturewith7HDorless
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Duration:Oneday/leveloruntildischarged(D)
SpellResistance:Yes
Alessergeasplacesamagicalcommandonacreaturetocarryoutsomeserviceortorefrainfromsomeactionorcourseof
activity,asdesiredbyyou.Thecreaturemusthave7orfewerHitDiceandbeabletounderstandyou.Whileageascannot
compelacreaturetokillitselforperformactsthatwouldresultincertaindeath,itcancausealmostanyothercourseof
activity.
Thegeasedcreaturemustfollowthegiveninstructionsuntilthegeasiscompleted,nomatterhowlongittakes.
Iftheinstructionsinvolvesomeopenendedtaskthattherecipientcannotcompletethroughhisownactionsthespell
remainsineffectforamaximumofonedaypercasterlevel.Acleverrecipientcansubvertsomeinstructions:
Ifthesubjectispreventedfromobeyingthelessergeasfor24hours,ittakesa2penaltytoeachofitsabilityscores.Each
day,another2penaltyaccumulates,uptoatotalof8.Noabilityscorecanbereducedtolessthan1bythiseffect.The
abilityscorepenaltiesareremoved24hoursafterthesubjectresumesobeyingthelessergeas.
Alessergeas(andallabilityscorepenalties)canbeendedbybreakenchantment,limitedwish,removecurse,miracle,or
wish.Dispelmagicdoesnotaffectalessergeas.
GentleRepose
Necromancy
Level:Clr2,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Touch
Target:Corpsetouched
Youpreservetheremainsofadeadcreaturesothattheydonotdecay.Doingsoeffectivelyextendsthetimelimitonraising
thatcreaturefromthedead(seeraisedead).Daysspentundertheinfluenceofthisspelldontcountagainstthetimelimit.
Additionally,thisspellmakestransportingafallencomrademorepleasant.
Thespellalsoworksonseveredbodypartsandthelike.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Apinchofsalt,andacopperpieceforeacheyethecorpsehas(orhad).
GhostSound
Illusion(Figment)
Level:Brd0,Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S,M
Effect:Illusorysounds
SavingThrow:Willdisbelief(ifinteractedwith)
SpellResistance:No
Ghostsoundallowsyoutocreateavolumeofsoundthatrises,recedes,approaches,orremainsatafixedplace.Youchoose
whattypeofsoundghostsoundcreateswhencastingitandcannotthereafterchangethesoundsbasiccharacter.
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Thevolumeofsoundcreateddependsonyourlevel.Youcanproduceasmuchnoiseasfournormalhumanspercasterlevel
(maximumtwentyhumans).Thus,talking,singing,shouting,walking,marching,orrunningsoundscanbecreated.The
noiseaghostsoundspellproducescanbevirtuallyanytypeofsoundwithinthevolumelimit.Ahordeofratsrunningand
squeakingisaboutthesamevolumeaseighthumansrunningandshouting.Aroaringlionisequaltothenoisefromsixteen
humans,whilearoaringdiretigerisequaltothenoisefromtwentyhumans.
Ghostsoundcanenhancetheeffectivenessofasilentimagespell.
Ghostsoundcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
MaterialComponent:Abitofwoolorasmalllumpofwax.
GhoulTouch
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Target:Livinghumanoidtouched
Duration:1d6+2rounds
SpellResistance:Yes
Imbuingyouwithnegativeenergy,thisspellallowsyoutoparalyzeasinglelivinghumanoidforthedurationofthespell
withasuccessfulmeleetouchattack.
Additionally,theparalyzedsubjectexudesacarrionstenchthatcausesalllivingcreatures(exceptyou)ina10footradius
spreadtobecomesickened(Fortitudenegates).Aneutralizepoisonspellremovestheeffectfromasickenedcreature,and
creaturesimmunetopoisonareunaffectedbythestench.
MaterialComponent:Asmallscrapofclothtakenfromclothingwornbyaghoul,orapinchofearthfromaghoulslair.
GiantVermin
Transmutation
Level:Clr4,Drd4
Components:V,S,DF
Targets:Uptothreevermin,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Youturnthreenormalsizedcentipedes,twonormalsizedspiders,orasinglenormalsizedscorpionintolargerforms.Only
onetypeofvermincanbetransmuted(soasinglecastingcannotaffectbothacentipedeandaspider),andallmustbe
growntothesamesize.Thesizetowhichthevermincanbegrowndependsonyourlevel;seethetablebelow.
Anygiantvermincreatedbythisspelldonotattempttoharmyou,butyourcontrolofsuchcreaturesislimitedtosimple
commands(Attack,Defend,Stop,andsoforth).Orderstoattackacertaincreaturewhenitappearsorguardagainsta
particularoccurrencearetoocomplexforthevermintounderstand.Unlesscommandedtodootherwise,thegiantvermin
attackwhoeverorwhateverisnearthem.
Table:VerminSize
CASTERLEVEL VERMINSIZE
9thorlower Medium
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CASTERLEVEL VERMINSIZE
10th13th Large
14th17th Huge
18th19th Gargantuan
20thorhigher Colossal
Glibness
Transmutation
Level:Brd3
Components:S
Range:Personal
Target:You
Yourspeechbecomesfluentandmorebelievable.Yougaina+30bonusonBluffchecksmadetoconvinceanotherofthe
truthofyourwords.(ThisbonusdoesntapplytootherusesoftheBluffskill,suchasfeintingincombat,creatinga
diversiontohide,orcommunicatingahiddenmessageviainnuendo.)
Ifadivinationisattemptedagainstyouthatwoulddetectyourliesorforceyoutospeakthetruththecasterofthe
divinationmustsucceedonacasterlevelcheck(1d20+casterlevel)againstaDCof15+yourcasterleveltosucceed.
Failuremeansthedivinationdoesnotdetectyourliesorforceyoutospeakonlythetruth.
Glitterdust
Level:Brd2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Area:Creaturesandobjectswithin10ft.radiusspread
SavingThrow:Willnegates(blindingonly)
SpellResistance:No
Acloudofgoldenparticlescoverseveryoneandeverythinginthearea,causingcreaturestobecomeblindedandvisibly
outlininginvisiblethingsforthedurationofthespell.Allwithintheareaarecoveredbythedust,whichcannotberemoved
andcontinuestosparkleuntilitfades.
Anycreaturecoveredbythedusttakesa40penaltyonHidechecks.
MaterialComponent:Groundmica.
GlobeofInvulnerability
Abjuration
Level:Sor/Wiz6
Thisspellfunctionslikelesserglobeofinvulnerability,exceptthatitalsoexcludes4thlevelspellsandspelllikeeffects.
GlobeofInvulnerability,Lesser
Abjuration
Level:Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M
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Range:10ft.
Area:10ft.radiussphericalemanation,centeredonyou
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Animmobile,faintlyshimmeringmagicalspheresurroundsyouandexcludesallspelleffectsof3rdlevelorlower.Thearea
oreffectofanysuchspellsdoesnotincludetheareaofthelesserglobeofinvulnerability.Suchspellsfailtoaffectany
targetlocatedwithintheglobe.Excludedeffectsincludespelllikeabilitiesandspellsorspelllikeeffectsfromitems.
However,anytypeofspellcanbecastthroughoroutofthemagicalglobe.Spellsof4thlevelandhigherarenotaffectedby
theglobe,norarespellsalreadyineffectwhentheglobeiscast.Theglobecanbebroughtdownbyatargeteddispelmagic
spell,butnotbyanareadispelmagic.Youcanleaveandreturntotheglobewithoutpenalty.
Notethatspelleffectsarenotdisruptedunlesstheireffectsentertheglobe,andeventhentheyaremerelysuppressed,not
dispelled.
Ifagivenspellhasmorethanoneleveldependingonwhichcharacterclassiscastingit,usethelevelappropriatetothe
castertodeterminewhetherlesserglobeofinvulnerabilitystopsit.
MaterialComponent:Aglassorcrystalbeadthatshattersattheexpirationofthespell.
GlyphofWarding
Abjuration
Level:Clr3
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
TargetorArea:Objecttouchedorupto5sq.ft./level
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:No(object)andYes;seetext
Thispowerfulinscriptionharmsthosewhoenter,pass,oropenthewardedareaorobject.Aglyphofwardingcanguarda
bridgeorpassage,wardaportal,trapachestorbox,andsoon.
Yousettheconditionsoftheward.Typically,anycreatureenteringthewardedareaoropeningthewardedobjectwithout
speakingapassword(whichyousetwhencastingthespell)issubjecttothemagicitstores.Alternativelyorinadditiontoa
passwordtrigger,glyphscanbesetaccordingtophysicalcharacteristics(suchasheightorweight)orcreaturetype,
subtype,orkind.Glyphscanalsobesetwithrespecttogood,evil,law,orchaos,ortopassthoseofyourreligion.They
cannotbesetaccordingtoclass,HitDice,orlevel.Glyphsrespondtoinvisiblecreaturesnormallybutarenottriggeredby
thosewhotravelpastthemethereally.Multipleglyphscannotbecastonthesamearea.However,ifacabinethasthree
drawers,eachcanbeseparatelywarded.
Whencastingthespell,youweaveatraceryoffaintlyglowinglinesaroundthewardingsigil.Aglyphcanbeplacedto
conformtoanyshapeuptothelimitationsofyourtotalsquarefootage.Whenthespelliscompleted,theglyphandtracery
becomenearlyinvisible.
Glyphscannotbeaffectedorbypassedbysuchmeansasphysicalormagicalprobing,thoughtheycanbedispelled.Mislead,
polymorph,andnondetection(andsimilarmagicaleffects)canfoolaglyph,thoughnonmagicaldisguisesandthelikecant.
ReadmagicallowsyoutoidentifyaglyphofwardingwithaDC13Spellcraftcheck.Identifyingtheglyphdoesnot
dischargeitandallowsyoutoknowthebasicnatureoftheglyph(version,typeofdamagecaused,whatspellisstored).
Note:Magictrapssuchasglyphofwardingarehardtodetectanddisable.Arogue(only)canusetheSearchskilltofind
theglyphandDisableDevicetothwartit.TheDCineachcaseis25+spelllevel,or28forglyphofwarding.
Dependingontheversionselected,aglypheitherblaststheintruderoractivatesaspell.
BlastGlyph:Ablastglyphdeals1d8pointsofdamagepertwocasterlevels(maximum5d8)totheintruderandtoall
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within5feetofhimorher.Thisdamageisacid,cold,fire,electricity,orsonic(casterschoice,madeattimeofcasting).
EachcreatureaffectedcanattemptaReflexsavetotakehalfdamage.Spellresistanceappliesagainstthiseffect.
SpellGlyph:Youcanstoreanyharmfulspellof3rdlevelorlowerthatyouknow.Allleveldependentfeaturesofthespell
arebasedonyourcasterlevelatthetimeofcastingtheglyph.Ifthespellhasatarget,ittargetstheintruder.Ifthespellhas
anareaoranamorphouseffecttheareaoreffectiscenteredontheintruder.Ifthespellsummonscreatures,theyappearas
closeaspossibletotheintruderandattack.Savingthrowsandspellresistanceoperateasnormal,exceptthattheDCis
basedonthelevelofthespellstoredintheglyph.
MaterialComponent:Youtracetheglyphwithincense,whichmustfirstbesprinkledwithpowdereddiamondworthat
least200gp.
GlyphofWarding,Greater
Abjuration
Level:Clr6
Thisspellfunctionslikeglyphofwarding,exceptthatagreaterblastglyphdealsupto10d8pointsofdamage,anda
greaterspellglyphcanstoreaspellof6thlevelorlower.
MaterialComponent:Youtracetheglyphwithincense,whichmustfirstbesprinkledwithpowdereddiamondworthat
least400gp.
Goodberry
Transmutation
Level:Drd1
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Targets:2d4freshberriestouched
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Castinggoodberryuponahandfuloffreshlypickedberriesmakes2d4ofthemmagical.You(aswellasanyotherdruidof
3rdorhigherlevel)canimmediatelydiscernwhichberriesareaffected.Eachtransmutedberryprovidesnourishmentasif
itwereanormalmealforaMediumcreature.Theberryalsocures1pointofdamagewheneaten,subjecttoamaximumof
8pointsofsuchcuringinany24hourperiod.
GoodHope
Level:Brd3
Components:V,S
Targets:Onelivingcreature/level,notwoofwhichmaybemorethan30ft.apart
Thisspellinstillspowerfulhopeinthesubjects.Eachaffectedcreaturegainsa+2moralebonusonsavingthrows,attack
rolls,abilitychecks,skillchecks,andweapondamagerolls.
Goodhopecountersanddispelscrushingdespair.
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GraspingHand
Evocation[Force]
Components:V,S,F/DF
Thisspellfunctionslikeinterposinghand,exceptthehandcanalsograppleoneopponentthatyouselect.Thegrasping
handgetsonegrappleattackperround.
Itsattackbonustomakecontactequalsyourcasterlevel+yourIntelligence,Wisdom,orCharismamodifier(forwizards,
clerics,andsorcerers,respectively),+10forthehandsStrengthscore(31),1forbeingLarge.Itsgrapplebonusisthis
samefigure,exceptwitha+4modifierforbeingLargeinsteadof1.Thehandholdsbutdoesnotharmcreaturesit
grapples.
Thegraspinghandcanalsobullrushanopponentasforcefulhanddoes,butata+16bonusontheStrengthcheck(+10
forStrength35,+4forbeingLarge,anda+2bonusforcharging,whichitalwaysgets),orinterposeitselfasinterposing
handdoes.
ArcaneFocus:Aleatherglove.
Grease
Level:Brd1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S,M
TargetorArea:Oneobjectora10ft.square
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:No
Agreasespellcoversasolidsurfacewithalayerofslipperygrease.Anycreatureintheareawhenthespelliscastmust
makeasuccessfulReflexsaveorfall.Thissaveisrepeatedonyourturneachroundthatthecreatureremainswithinthe
area.AcreaturecanwalkwithinorthroughtheareaofgreaseathalfnormalspeedwithaDC10Balancecheck.Failure
meansitcantmovethatround(andmustthenmakeaReflexsaveorfall),whilefailureby5ormoremeansitfalls(see
theBalanceskillfordetails).
Thespellcanalsobeusedtocreateagreasycoatingonanitem.Materialobjectsnotinusearealwaysaffectedbythisspell,
whileanobjectwieldedoremployedbyacreaturereceivesaReflexsavingthrowtoavoidtheeffect.Iftheinitialsaving
throwfails,thecreatureimmediatelydropstheitem.Asavingthrowmustbemadeineachroundthatthecreature
attemptstopickuporusethegreaseditem.Acreaturewearinggreasedarmororclothinggainsa+10circumstancebonus
onEscapeArtistchecksandongrapplechecksmadetoresistorescapeagrappleortoescapeapin.
MaterialComponent:Abitofporkrindorbutter.
Greater(SpellName)
Anyspellwhosenamebeginswithgreaterisalphabetizedinthischapteraccordingtothesecondwordofthespellname.
Thus,thedescriptionofagreaterspellappearsnearthedescriptionofthespellonwhichitisbased.Spellchainsthathave
greaterspellsinthemincludethosebasedonthespellsarcanesight,command,dispelmagic,glyphofwarding,invisibility,
magicfang,magicweapon,planarally,planarbinding,pryingeyes,restoration,scrying,shadowconjuration,shadow
evocation,shout,andteleport.
GuardsandWards
Abjuration
Level:Sor/Wiz6
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Components:V,S,M,F
Range:Anywherewithintheareatobewarded
Area:Upto200sq.ft./level(S)
SavingThrow:Seetext
Thispowerfulspellisprimarilyusedtodefendyourstronghold.Thewardprotects200squarefeetpercasterlevel.The
wardedareacanbeasmuchas20feethigh,andshapedasyoudesire.Youcanwardseveralstoriesofastrongholdby
dividingtheareaamongthem;youmustbesomewherewithintheareatobewardedtocastthespell.Thespellcreatesthe
followingmagicaleffectswithinthewardedarea.
Fog:Fogfillsallcorridors,obscuringallsight,includingdarkvision,beyond5feet.Acreaturewithin5feethasconcealment
(attackshavea20%misschance).Creaturesfartherawayhavetotalconcealment(50%misschance,andtheattacker
cannotusesighttolocatethetarget).SavingThrow:None.SpellResistance:No.
ArcaneLocks:Alldoorsinthewardedareaarearcanelocked.SavingThrow:None.SpellResistance:No.
Webs:Websfillallstairsfromtoptobottom.Thesestrandsareidenticalwiththosecreatedbythewebspell,exceptthat
theyregrowin10minutesiftheyareburnedortornawaywhiletheguardsandwardsspelllasts.SavingThrow:Reflex
negates;seetextforweb.SpellResistance:No.
Confusion:Wheretherearechoicesindirectionsuchasacorridorintersectionorsidepassageaminorconfusiontype
effectfunctionssoastomakeit50%probablethatintrudersbelievetheyaregoingintheoppositedirectionfromtheone
theyactuallychose.Thisisanenchantment,mindaffectingeffect.SavingThrow:None.SpellResistance:Yes.
LostDoors:Onedoorpercasterleveliscoveredbyasilentimagetoappearasifitwereaplainwall.SavingThrow:Will
disbelief(ifinteractedwith).SpellResistance:No.
Inaddition,youcanplaceyourchoiceofoneofthefollowingfivemagicaleffects.
1. Dancinglightsinfourcorridors.Youcandesignateasimpleprogramthatcausesthelightstorepeataslongasthe
guardsandwardsspelllasts.SavingThrow:None.SpellResistance:No.
2. Amagicmouthintwoplaces.SavingThrow:None.SpellResistance:No.
3. Astinkingcloudintwoplaces.Thevaporsappearintheplacesyoudesignate;theyreturnwithin10minutesifdispersed
bywindwhiletheguardsandwardsspelllasts.SavingThrow:Fortitudenegates;seetextforstinkingcloud.Spell
Resistance:No.
4. Agustofwindinonecorridororroom.SavingThrow:Fortitudenegates.SpellResistance:Yes.
5. Asuggestioninoneplace.Youselectanareaofupto5feetsquare,andanycreaturewhoentersorpassesthroughthe
areareceivesthesuggestionmentally.SavingThrow:Willnegates.SpellResistance:Yes.
Thewholewardedarearadiatesstrongmagicoftheabjurationschool.Adispelmagiccastonaspecificeffect,ifsuccessful,
removesonlythateffect.AsuccessfulMagesdisjunctiondestroystheentireguardsandwardseffect.
MaterialComponent:Burningincense,asmallmeasureofbrimstoneandoil,aknottedstring,andasmallamountofblood.
Focus:Asmallsilverrod.
Guidance
Divination
Level:Clr0,Drd0
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
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Duration:1minuteoruntildischarged
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellimbuesthesubjectwithatouchofdivineguidance.Thecreaturegetsa+1competencebonusonasingleattack
roll,savingthrow,orskillcheck.Itmustchoosetousethebonusbeforemakingtherolltowhichitapplies.
GustofWind
Evocation[Air]
Level:Drd2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S
Range:60ft.
Effect:Lineshapedgustofseverewindemanatingoutfromyoutotheextremeoftherange
Duration:1round
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellcreatesasevereblastofair(approximately50mph)thatoriginatesfromyou,affectingallcreaturesinitspath.
ATinyorsmallercreatureonthegroundisknockeddownandrolled1d4x10feet,taking1d4pointsofnonlethaldamage
per10feet.Ifflying,aTinyorsmallercreatureisblownback2d6x10feetandtakes2d6pointsofnonlethaldamagedueto
batteringandbuffeting.
Smallcreaturesareknockedpronebytheforceofthewind,orifflyingareblownback1d6x10feet.
Mediumcreaturesareunabletomoveforwardagainsttheforceofthewind,orifflyingareblownback1d6x5feet.
Largeorlargercreaturesmaymovenormallywithinagustofwindeffect.
Agustofwindcantmoveacreaturebeyondthelimitofitsrange.
Anycreature,regardlessofsize,takesa4penaltyonrangedattacksandListenchecksintheareaofagustofwind.
Theforceofthegustautomaticallyextinguishescandles,torches,andsimilarunprotectedflames.Itcausesprotected
flames,suchasthoseoflanterns,todancewildlyandhasa50%chancetoextinguishthoselights.
Inadditiontotheeffectsnoted,agustofwindcandoanythingthatasuddenblastofwindwouldbeexpectedtodo.Itcan
createastingingsprayofsandordust,fanalargefire,overturndelicateawningsorhangings,heeloverasmallboat,and
blowgasesorvaporstotheedgeofitsrange.
Gustofwindcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
Hallow
Evocation[Good]
Level:Clr5,Drd5
Components:V,S,M,DF
CastingTime:24hours
Range:Touch
Area:40ft.radiusemanatingfromthetouchedpoint
SavingThrow:Seetext
Hallowmakesaparticularsite,building,orstructureaholysite.Thishasfourmajoreffects.
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First,thesiteorstructureisguardedbyamagiccircleagainstevileffect.
Second,allCharismachecksmadetoturnundeadgaina+4sacredbonus,andCharismacheckstocommandundeadtake
a4penalty.Spellresistancedoesnotapplytothiseffect.(Thisprovisiondoesnotapplytothedruidversionofthespell.)
Third,anydeadbodyinterredinahallowedsitecannotbeturnedintoanundeadcreature.
Finally,youmaychoosetofixasinglespelleffecttothehallowedsite.Thespelleffectlastsforoneyearandfunctions
throughouttheentiresite,regardlessofthenormaldurationandareaoreffect.Youmaydesignatewhethertheeffect
appliestoallcreatures,creatureswhoshareyourfaithoralignment,orcreatureswhoadheretoanotherfaithoralignment.
Attheendoftheyear,thechoseneffectlapses,butitcanberenewedorreplacedsimplybycastinghallowagain.
Spelleffectsthatmaybetiedtoahallowedsiteincludeaid,bane,bless,causefear,darkness,daylight,deathward,deeper
darkness,detectevil,detectmagic,dimensionalanchor,discernlies,dispelmagic,endureelements,freedomofmovement,
invisibilitypurge,protectionfromenergy,removefear,resistenergy,silence,tongues,andzoneoftruth.Savingthrowsand
spellresistancemightapplytothesespellseffects.(Seetheindividualspelldescriptionsfordetails.)
Anareacanreceiveonlyonehallowspell(anditsassociatedspelleffect)atatime.Hallowcountersbutdoesnotdispel
unhallow.
MaterialComponent:Herbs,oils,andincenseworthatleast1,000gp,plus1,000gpperlevelofthespelltobeincludedin
thehallowedarea.
HallucinatoryTerrain
Illusion(Glamer)
Level:Brd4,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M
Area:One30ft.cube/level(S)
SpellResistance:No
Youmakenaturalterrainlook,sound,andsmelllikesomeothersortofnaturalterrain.Structures,equipment,and
creatureswithintheareaarenothiddenorchangedinappearance.
MaterialComponent:Astone,atwig,andabitofgreenplant.
HaltUndead
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M
Targets:Uptothreeundeadcreatures,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
SavingThrow:Willnegates(seetext)
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellrendersasmanyasthreeundeadcreaturesimmobile.Anonintelligentundeadcreaturegetsnosavingthrow;an
intelligentundeadcreaturedoes.Ifthespellissuccessful,itrenderstheundeadcreatureimmobileforthedurationofthe
spell(similartotheeffectofholdpersononalivingcreature).Theeffectisbrokenifthehaltedcreaturesareattackedor
takedamage.
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MaterialComponent:Apinchofsulfurandpowderedgarlic.
Harm
Necromancy
Level:Clr6,Destruction6
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
SavingThrow:Willhalf;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Harmchargesasubjectwithnegativeenergythatdeals10pointsofdamagepercasterlevel(toamaximumof150points
at15thlevel).Ifthecreaturesuccessfullysaves,harmdealshalfthisamount,butitcannotreducethetargetshitpointsto
lessthan1.
Ifusedonanundeadcreature,harmactslikeheal.
Haste
Transmutation
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M
Thetransmutedcreaturesmoveandactmorequicklythannormal.Thisextraspeedhasseveraleffects.
Whenmakingafullattackaction,ahastedcreaturemaymakeoneextraattackwithanyweaponheisholding.Theattack
ismadeusingthecreaturesfullbaseattackbonus,plusanymodifiersappropriatetothesituation.(Thiseffectisnot
cumulativewithsimilareffects,suchasthatprovidedbyaweaponofspeed,nordoesitactuallygrantanextraaction,so
youcantuseittocastasecondspellorotherwisetakeanextraactionintheround.)
Ahastedcreaturegainsa+1bonusonattackrollsanda+1dodgebonustoACandReflexsaves.Anyconditionthatmakes
youloseyourDexteritybonustoArmorClass(ifany)alsomakesyoulosedodgebonuses.
Allofthehastedcreaturesmodesofmovement(includinglandmovement,burrow,climb,fly,andswim)increaseby30
feet,toamaximumoftwicethesubjectsnormalspeedusingthatformofmovement.Thisincreasecountsasan
enhancementbonus,anditaffectsthecreaturesjumpingdistanceasnormalforincreasedspeed.
Multiplehasteeffectsdontstack.Hastedispelsandcountersslow.
MaterialComponent:Ashavingoflicoriceroot.
Heal
Components:V,S
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Range:Touch
Healenablesyoutochannelpositiveenergyintoacreaturetowipeawayinjuryandafflictions.Itimmediatelyendsanyand
allofthefollowingadverseconditionsaffectingtheTarget:abilitydamage,blinded,confused,dazed,dazzled,deafened,
diseased,exhausted,fatigued,feebleminded,insanity,nauseated,sickened,stunned,andpoisoned.Italsocures10hit
pointsofdamageperlevelofthecaster,toamaximumof150pointsat15thlevel.
Healdoesnotremovenegativelevels,restorepermanentlydrainedlevels,orrestorepermanentlydrainedabilityscore
points.
Ifusedagainstanundeadcreature,healinsteadactslikeharm.
Heal,Mass
Level:Clr9,Healing9
Thisspellfunctionslikeheal,exceptasnotedabove.Themaximumnumberofhitpointsrestoredtoeachcreatureis250.
HealMount
Level:Pal3
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Target:Yourmounttouched
Thisspellfunctionslikeheal,butitaffectsonlythepaladinsspecialmount(typicallyawarhorse).
HeatMetal
Transmutation[Fire]
Level:Drd2,Sun2
Components:V,S,DF
Target:Metalequipmentofonecreaturepertwolevels,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart;or25lb.of
metal/level,allofwhichmustbewithina30ft.circle
Duration:7rounds
Heatmetalmakesmetalextremelywarm.Unattended,nonmagicalmetalgetsnosavingthrow.Magicalmetalisalloweda
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savingthrowagainstthespell.Aniteminacreaturespossessionusesthecreaturessavingthrowbonusunlessitsownis
higher.
Acreaturetakesfiredamageifitsequipmentisheated.Ittakesfulldamageifitsarmorisaffectedorifitisholding,
touching,wearing,orcarryingmetalweighingonefifthofitsweight.Thecreaturetakesminimumdamage(1pointor2
points;seethetable)ifitsnotwearingmetalarmorandthemetalthatitscarryingweighslessthanonefifthofitsweight.
Onthefirstroundofthespell,themetalbecomeswarmanduncomfortabletotouchbutdealsnodamage.Thesameeffect
alsooccursonthelastroundofthespellsduration.Duringthesecond(andalsothenexttolast)round,intenseheat
causespainanddamage.Inthethird,fourth,andfifthrounds,themetalissearinghot,causingmoredamage,asshownon
thetablebelow.
Table:HeatMetalEffects
ROUND METALTEMPERATURE DAMAGE
1 Warm None
2 Hot 1d4points
35 Searing 2d4points
6 Hot 1d4points
7 Warm None
Anycoldintenseenoughtodamagethecreaturenegatesfiredamagefromthespell(andviceversa)onapointforpoint
basis.Ifcastunderwater,heatmetaldealshalfdamageandboilsthesurroundingwater.
Heatmetalcountersanddispelschillmetal.
HelpingHand
Evocation
Level:Clr3
Components:V,S,DF
Range:5miles
Effect:Ghostlyhand
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcreatetheghostlyimageofahand,whichyoucansendtofindacreaturewithin5miles.Thehandthenbeckonsto
thatcreatureandleadsittoyouifthecreatureiswillingtofollow.
Whenthespelliscast,thehandappearsinfrontofyou.Youthenspecifyaperson(oranycreature)byphysicaldescription,
whichcanincluderace,gender,andappearancebutnotambiguousfactorssuchaslevel,alignment,orclass.Whenthe
descriptioniscomplete,thehandstreaksoffinsearchofasubjectthatfitsthedescription.Theamountoftimeittakesto
findthesubjectdependsonhowfarawaysheis.
Table:HelpHandTimetoLocate
DISTANCE TIMETOLOCATE
100ft.orless 1round
1,000ft. 1minute
1mile 10minutes
2miles 1hour
3miles 2hours
4miles 3hours
5miles 4hours
Oncethehandlocatesthesubject,itbeckonsthecreaturetofollowit.Ifthesubjectdoesso,thehandpointsinyour
direction,indicatingthemostdirectfeasibleroute.Thehandhovers10feetinfrontofthesubject,movingbeforeitata
speedofasmuchas240feetperround.Oncethehandleadsthesubjectbacktoyou,itdisappears.
Thesubjectisnotcompelledtofollowthehandoractinanyparticularwaytowardyou.Ifthesubjectchoosesnotto
follow,thehandcontinuestobeckonforthedurationofthespell,thendisappears.Ifthespellexpireswhilethesubjectis
enroutetoyou,thehanddisappears;thesubjectmustthenrelyonherowndevicestolocateyou.
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Ifmorethanonesubjectina5mileradiusmeetsthedescription,thehandlocatestheclosestcreature.Ifthatcreature
refusestofollowthehand,thehanddoesnotseekoutasecondsubject.
If,attheendof4hoursofsearching,thehandhasfoundnosubjectthatmatchesthedescriptionwithin5miles,itreturns
toyou,displaysanoutstretchedpalm(indicatingthatnosuchcreaturewasfound),anddisappears.
Theghostlyhandhasnophysicalform.Itisinvisibletoanyoneexceptyouandapotentialsubject.Itcannotengagein
combatorexecuteanyothertaskasidefromlocatingasubjectandleadingitbacktoyou.Thehandcantpassthroughsolid
objectsbutcanoozethroughsmallcracksandslits.Thehandcannottravelmorethan5milesfromthespotitappeared
whenyoucastthespell.
HeroesFeast
Conjuration[Creation]
Level:Brd6,Clr6
Components:V,S,DF
Effect:Feastforonecreature/level
Duration:1hourplus12hours;seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youbringforthagreatfeast,includingamagnificenttable,chairs,service,andfoodanddrink.Thefeasttakes1hourto
consume,andthebeneficialeffectsdonotsetinuntilthishourisover.Everycreaturepartakingofthefeastiscuredofall
diseases,sickness,andnausea;becomesimmunetopoisonfor12hours;andgains1d8temporaryhitpoints+1pointper
twocasterlevels(maximum+10)afterimbibingthenectarlikebeveragethatispartofthefeast.Theambrosialfoodthat
isconsumedgrantseachcreaturethatpartakesa+1moralebonusonattackrollsandWillsavesandimmunitytofear
effectsfor12hours.
Ifthefeastisinterruptedforanyreason,thespellisruinedandalleffectsofthespellarenegated.
Heroism
Level:Brd2,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Thisspellimbuesasinglecreaturewithgreatbraveryandmoraleinbattle.Thetargetgainsa+2moralebonusonattack
rolls,saves,andskillchecks.
Heroism,Greater
Level:Brd5,Sor/Wiz6
Thisspellfunctionslikeheroism,exceptthecreaturegainsa+4moralebonusonattackrolls,saves,andskillchecks,
immunitytofeareffects,andtemporaryhitpointsequaltoyourcasterlevel(maximum20).
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HidefromAnimals
Abjuration
Level:Drd1,Rgr1
Components:S,DF
Range:Touch
Targets:Onecreaturetouched/level
SpellResistance:Yes
Animalscannotsee,hear,orsmellthewardedcreatures.Evenextraordinaryorsupernaturalsensorycapabilities,suchas
blindsense,blindsight,scent,andtremorsense,cannotdetectorlocatewardedcreatures.Animalssimplyactasthoughthe
wardedcreaturesarenotthere.Ifawardedcharactertouchesananimalorattacksanycreature,evenwithaspell,thespell
endsforallrecipients.
HidefromUndead
Abjuration
Level:Clr1
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Targets:Onetouchedcreature/level
SavingThrow:Willnegates(harmless);seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Undeadcannotsee,hear,orsmellthewardedcreatures.Evenextraordinaryorsupernaturalsensorycapabilities,suchas
blindsense,blindsight,scent,andtremorsense,cannotdetectorlocatewardedcreatures.Nonintelligentundeadcreatures
areautomaticallyaffectedandactasthoughthewardedcreaturesarenotthere.Anintelligentundeadcreaturegetsa
singleWillsavingthrow.Ifitfails,thesubjectcantseeanyofthewardedcreatures.However,ifithasreasontobelieve
unseenopponentsarepresent,itcanattempttofindorstrikethem.Ifawardedcreatureattemptstoturnorcommand
undead,touchesanundeadcreature,orattacksanycreature(evenwithaspell),thespellendsforallrecipients.
HideousLaughter
Level:Brd1,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Target:Onecreature;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellafflictsthesubjectwithuncontrollablelaughter.Itcollapsesintogalesofmaniclaughter,fallingprone.The
subjectcantakenoactionswhilelaughing,butisnotconsideredhelpless.Afterthespellends,itcanactnormally.
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AcreaturewithanIntelligencescoreof2orlowerisnotaffected.Acreaturewhosetypeisdifferentfromthecasters
receivesa+4bonusonitssavingthrow,becausehumordoesnttranslatewell.
MaterialComponent:Tinytartsthatarethrownatthetargetandafeatherthatiswavedintheair.
HoldAnimal
Components:V,S
Target:Oneanimal
Thisspellfunctionslikeholdperson,exceptthatitaffectsananimalinsteadofahumanoid.
HoldMonster
Level:Brd4,Law6,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,M/DF
Thisspellfunctionslikeholdperson,exceptthatitaffectsanylivingcreaturethatfailsitsWillsave.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Onehardmetalbarorrod,whichcanbeassmallasathreepennynail.
HoldMonster,Mass
Level:Sor/Wiz9
Thisspellfunctionslikeholdperson,exceptthatitaffectsmultiplecreaturesandholdsanylivingcreaturethatfailsitsWill
save.
HoldPerson
Components:V,S,F/DF
Duration:1round/level(D);seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Thesubjectbecomesparalyzedandfreezesinplace.Itisawareandbreathesnormallybutcannottakeanyactions,even
speech.Eachroundonitsturn,thesubjectmayattemptanewsavingthrowtoendtheeffect.(Thisisafullroundaction
thatdoesnotprovokeattacksofopportunity.)
Awingedcreaturewhoisparalyzedcannotflapitswingsandfalls.Aswimmercantswimandmaydrown.
ArcaneFocus:Asmall,straightpieceofiron.
HoldPerson,Mass
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Targets:Oneormorehumanoidcreatures,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
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Thisspellfunctionslikeholdperson,exceptasnotedabove.
HoldPortal
Abjuration
Level:Sor/Wiz1
Component:V
Target:Oneportal,upto20sq.ft./level
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellmagicallyholdsshutadoor,gate,window,orshutterofwood,metal,orstone.Themagicaffectstheportaljust
asifitweresecurelyclosedandnormallylocked.Aknockspellorasuccessfuldispelmagicspellcannegateaholdportal
spell.
Foraportalaffectedbythisspell,add5tothenormalDCforforcingopentheportal.
HolyAura
Abjuration[Good]
Level:Clr8,Good8
Components:V,S,F
Range:20ft.
SavingThrow:Seetext
Abrilliantdivineradiancesurroundsthesubjects,protectingthemfromattacks,grantingthemresistancetospellscastby
evilcreatures,andcausingevilcreaturestobecomeblindedwhentheystrikethesubjects.Thisabjurationhasfoureffects.
evil,thisbenefitappliesagainstallattacks,notjustagainstattacksbyevilcreatures.
Second,eachwardedcreaturegainsspellresistance25againstevilspellsandspellscastbyevilcreatures.
Third,theabjurationblockspossessionandmentalinfluence,justasprotectionfromevildoes.
Finally,ifanevilcreaturesucceedsonameleeattackagainstawardedcreature,theoffendingattackerisblinded(Fortitude
savenegates,asblindness/deafness,butagainstholyaurassaveDC).
Focus:Atinyreliquarycontainingsomesacredrelic.Thereliquarycostsatleast500gp.
HolySmite
Evocation[Good]
Level:Good4
Components:V,S
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Duration:Instantaneous(1round);seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Youdrawdownholypowertosmiteyourenemies.Onlyevilandneutralcreaturesareharmedbythespell;goodcreatures
areunaffected.
Thespelldeals1d8pointsofdamagepertwocasterlevels(maximum5d8)toeachevilcreatureinthearea(or1d6points
ofdamagepercasterlevel,maximum10d6,toaneviloutsider)andcausesittobecomeblindedfor1round.Asuccessful
Willsavingthrowreducesdamagetohalfandnegatestheblindedeffect.
Thespelldealsonlyhalfdamagetocreatureswhoareneithergoodnorevil,andtheyarenotblinded.Suchacreaturecan
reducethatdamagebyhalf(downtoonequarteroftheroll)withasuccessfulWillsave.
HolySword
Evocation[Good]
Level:Pal4
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Target:Meleeweapontouched
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellallowsyoutochannelholypowerintoyoursword,oranyothermeleeweaponyouchoose.Theweaponactsasa
+5holyweapon(+5enhancementbonusonattackanddamagerolls,extra2d6damageagainstevilopponents).Italso
emitsamagiccircleagainstevileffect(asthespell).Ifthemagiccircleends,theswordcreatesanewoneonyourturnasa
freeaction.Thespellisautomaticallycanceled1roundaftertheweaponleavesyourhand.Youcannothavemorethanone
holyswordatatime.
Ifthisspelliscastonamagicweapon,thepowersofthespellsupersedeanythattheweaponnormallyhas,renderingthe
normalenhancementbonusandpowersoftheweaponinoperativeforthedurationofthespell.Thisspellisnotcumulative
withblessweaponoranyotherspellthatmightmodifytheweaponinanyway.
Thisspelldoesnotworkonartifacts.
Note:Amasterworkweaponsbonustoattackdoesnotstackwithanenhancementbonustoattack.
HolyWord
Evocation[Good,Sonic]
Level:Clr7,Good7
Components:V
Range:40ft.
Area:Nongoodcreaturesina40ft.radiusspreadcenteredonyou
SpellResistance:Yes
Anynongoodcreaturewithintheareathathearstheholywordsuffersthefollowingilleffects.
Table:HolyWordEffects
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HD EFFECT
Uptocasterlevel 1Blinded,deafened
Uptocasterlevel 5Paralyzed,blinded,deafened
Uptocasterlevel 10Killed,paralyzed,blinded,deafened
Blinded:Thecreatureisblindedfor2d4rounds.
Furthermore,ifyouareonyourhomeplanewhenyoucastthisspell,nongoodextraplanarcreatureswithintheareaare
placeregardlessofwhetherthecreaturesheartheholyword.ThebanishmenteffectallowsaWillsave(ata4penalty)to
negate.
CreatureswhoseHDexceedyourcasterlevelareunaffectedbyholyword.
HorridWilting
Necromancy
Components:V,S,M/DF
Targets:Livingcreatures,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan60ft.apart
SavingThrow:Fortitudehalf
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellevaporatesmoisturefromthebodyofeachsubjectlivingcreature,dealing1d6pointsofdamagepercasterlevel
(maximum20d6).Thisspellisespeciallydevastatingtowaterelementalsandplantcreatures,whichinsteadtake1d8
pointsofdamagepercasterlevel(maximum20d8).
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Abitofsponge.
HypnoticPattern
Level:Brd2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V(Brdonly),S,M;seetext
Effect:Colorfullightsina10ft.radiusspread
Duration:Concentration+2rounds
SpellResistance:Yes
Atwistingpatternofsubtle,shiftingcolorsweavesthroughtheair,fascinatingcreatureswithinit.Roll2d4andaddyour
casterlevel(maximum10)todeterminethetotalnumberofHitDiceofcreaturesaffected.CreatureswiththefewestHD
areaffectedfirst;and,amongcreatureswithequalHD,thosewhoareclosesttothespellspointoforiginareaffectedfirst.
HitDicethatarenotsufficienttoaffectacreaturearewasted.Affectedcreaturesbecomefascinatedbythepatternof
colors.Sightlesscreaturesarenotaffected.
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Awizardorsorcererneednotutterasoundtocastthisspell,butabardmustsing,playmusic,orrecitearhymeasaverbal
component.
MaterialComponent:Aglowingstickofincenseoracrystalrodfilledwithphosphorescentmaterial.
Hypnotism
Level:Brd1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S
CastingTime:1round
Area:Severallivingcreatures,notwoofwhichmaybemorethan30ft.apart
Duration:2d4rounds(D)
SpellResistance:Yes
Yourgesturesanddroningincantationfascinatenearbycreatures,causingthemtostopandstareblanklyatyou.In
addition,youcanusetheirraptattentiontomakeyoursuggestionsandrequestsseemmoreplausible.Roll2d4toseehow
manytotalHitDiceofcreaturesyouaffect.CreatureswithfewerHDareaffectedbeforecreatureswithmoreHD.Only
creaturesthatcanseeorhearyouareaffected,buttheydonotneedtounderstandyoutobefascinated.
Ifyouusethisspellincombat,eachtargetgainsa+2bonusonitssavingthrow.Ifthespellaffectsonlyasinglecreature
notincombatatthetime,thesavingthrowhasapenaltyof2.
Whilethesubjectisfascinatedbythisspell,itreactsasthoughitweretwostepsmorefriendlyinattitude.Thisallowsyou
tomakeasinglerequestoftheaffectedcreature(providedyoucancommunicatewithit).Therequestmustbebriefand
reasonable.Evenafterthespellends,thecreatureretainsitsnewattitudetowardyou,butonlywithrespecttothat
particularrequest.
Acreaturethatfailsitssavingthrowdoesnotrememberthatyouenspelledit.
IceStorm
Evocation[Cold]
Level:Drd4,Sor/Wiz4,Water5
Components:V,S,M/DF
Duration:1fullround
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Greatmagicalhailstonespounddownfor1fullround,dealing3d6pointsofbludgeoningdamageand2d6pointsofcold
damagetoeverycreatureinthearea.A4penaltyappliestoeachListencheckmadewithintheicestormseffect,andall
landmovementwithinitsareaisathalfspeed.Attheendoftheduration,thehaildisappears,leavingnoaftereffects(other
thanthedamagedealt).
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Apinchofdustandafewdropsofwater.
Identify
Divination
Level:Brd1,Magic2,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S,M/DF
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CastingTime:1hour
Range:Touch
Targets:Onetouchedobject
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thespelldeterminesallmagicpropertiesofasinglemagicitem,includinghowtoactivatethosefunctions(ifappropriate),
andhowmanychargesareleft(ifany).
Identifydoesnotfunctionwhenusedonanartifact.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Apearlofatleast100gpvalue,crushedandstirredintowinewithanowlfeather;the
infusionmustbedrunkpriortospellcasting.
IllusoryScript
Illusion(Phantasm)[MindAffecting]
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:1minuteorlonger;seetext
Range:Touch
Target:Onetouchedobjectweighingnomorethan10lb.
SpellResistance:Yes
Youwriteinstructionsorotherinformationonparchment,paper,oranysuitablewritingmaterial.Theillusoryscript
appearstobesomeformofforeignormagicalwriting.Onlytheperson(orpeople)designatedbyyouatthetimeofthe
castingareabletoreadthewriting;itsunintelligibletoanyothercharacter,althoughanillusionistrecognizesitasillusory
script.
Anyunauthorizedcreatureattemptingtoreadthescripttriggersapotentillusoryeffectandmustmakeasavingthrow.A
successfulsavingthrowmeansthecreaturecanlookawaywithonlyamildsenseofdisorientation.Failuremeansthe
creatureissubjecttoasuggestionimplantedinthescriptbyyouatthetimetheillusoryscriptspellwascast.The
suggestionlastsonly30minutes.TypicalsuggestionsincludeClosethebookandleave,Forgettheexistenceofthebook,
andsoforth.Ifsuccessfullydispelledbydispelmagic,theillusoryscriptanditssecretmessagedisappear.Thehidden
messagecanbereadbyacombinationofthetrueseeingspellwiththereadmagicorcomprehendlanguagesspell.
Thecastingtimedependsonhowlongamessageyouwishtowrite,butitisalwaysatleast1minute.
MaterialComponent:Aleadbasedink(costofnotlessthan50gp).
IllusoryWall
Illusion(Figment)
Level:Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S
Effect:Image1ft.by10ft.by10ft.
Duration:Permanent
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SpellResistance:No
Thisspellcreatestheillusionofawall,floor,ceiling,orsimilarsurface.Itappearsabsolutelyrealwhenviewed,butphysical
objectscanpassthroughitwithoutdifficulty.Whenthespellisusedtohidepits,traps,ornormaldoors,anydetection
abilitiesthatdonotrequiresightworknormally.Touchoraprobingsearchrevealsthetruenatureofthesurface,though
suchmeasuresdonotcausetheillusiontodisappear.
ImbuewithSpellAbility
Evocation
Level:Clr4,Magic4
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Target:Creaturetouched;seetext
Youtransfersomeofyourcurrentlypreparedspells,andtheabilitytocastthem,toanothercreature.Onlyacreaturewith
anIntelligencescoreofatleast5andaWisdomscoreofatleast9canreceivethisbestowal.Onlyclericspellsfromthe
schoolsofabjuration,divination,andconjuration(healing)canbetransferred.Thenumberandlevelofspellsthatthe
subjectcanbegranteddependsonitsHitDice;evenmultiplecastingsofimbuewithspellabilitycantexceedthislimit.
Table:ImbueWithSpellAbilityEffects
HDOFRECIPIENT SPELLSIMBUED
2orlower One1stlevelspell
34 Oneortwo1stlevelspells
5orhigher Oneortwo1stlevelspellsandone2ndlevelspell
Thetransferredspellsvariablecharacteristics(range,duration,area,andthelike)functionaccordingtoyourlevel,notthe
leveloftherecipient.
Onceyoucastimbuewithspellability,youcannotprepareanew4thlevelspelltoreplaceituntiltherecipientusesthe
imbuedspellsorisslain,oruntilyoudismisstheimbuewithspellabilityspell.Inthemeantime,youremainresponsibleto
yourdeityoryourprinciplesfortheusetowhichthespellisput.Ifthenumberof4thlevelspellsyoucancastdecreases,
andthatnumberdropsbelowyourcurrentnumberofactiveimbuewithspellabilityspells,themorerecentlycastimbued
spellsaredispelled.
Tocastaspellwithaverbalcomponent,thesubjectmustbeabletospeak.Tocastaspellwithasomaticcomponent,it
musthavehumanlikehands.Tocastaspellwithamaterialcomponentorfocus,itmusthavethematerialsorfocus.
Implosion
Evocation
Components:V,S
Targets:Onecorporealcreature/round
Duration:Concentration(upto4rounds)
SpellResistance:Yes
Youcreateadestructiveresonanceinacorporealcreaturesbody.Foreachroundyouconcentrate,youcauseonecreature
tocollapseinonitself,killingit.(Thiseffect,beinginstantaneous,cannotbedispelled.)
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Youcantargetaparticularcreatureonlyoncewitheachcastingofthespell.
Implosionhasnoeffectoncreaturesingaseousformoronincorporealcreatures.
Imprisonment
Abjuration
Level:Sor/Wiz9
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
SpellResistance:Yes
Whenyoucastimprisonmentandtouchacreature,itisentombedinastateofsuspendedanimation(seethetemporal
stasisspell)inasmallspherefarbeneaththesurfaceoftheearth.Thesubjectremainsthereunlessafreedomspelliscast
atthelocalewheretheimprisonmenttookplace.Magicalsearchbyacrystalball,alocateobjectspell,orsomeother
similardivinationdoesnotrevealthefactthatacreatureisimprisoned,butdiscernlocationdoes.Awishormiraclespell
willnotfreetherecipient,butwillrevealwhereitisentombed.Ifyouknowthetargetsnameandsomefactsaboutitslife,
thetargettakesa4penaltyonitssave.
IncendiaryCloud
Conjuration(Creation)[Fire]
Level:Fire8,Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S
SpellResistance:No
Anincendiarycloudspellcreatesacloudofroilingsmokeshotthroughwithwhitehotembers.Thesmokeobscuresallsight
asafogclouddoes.Inaddition,thewhitehotemberswithintheclouddeal4d6pointsoffiredamagetoeverythingwithin
thecloudonyourturneachround.AlltargetscanmakeReflexsaveseachroundtotakehalfdamage.
Aswithacloudkillspell,thesmokemovesawayfromyouat10feetperround.Figureoutthesmokesnewspreadeach
roundbasedonitsnewpointoforigin,whichis10feetfartherawayfromwhereyouwerewhenyoucastthespell.By
concentrating,youcanmakethecloud(actuallyitspointoforigin)moveasmuchas60feeteachround.Anyportionofthe
cloudthatwouldextendbeyondyourmaximumrangedissipatesharmlessly,reducingtheremaindersspreadthereafter.
Aswithfogcloud,winddispersesthesmoke,andthespellcantbecastunderwater.
InflictCriticalWounds
Necromancy
Thisspellfunctionslikeinflictlightwounds,exceptthatyoudeal4d8pointsofdamage+1pointpercasterlevel
(maximum+20).
InflictCriticalWounds,Mass
Necromancy
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Level:Clr8
Thisspellfunctionslikemassinflictlightwounds,exceptthatitdeals4d8pointsofdamage+1pointpercasterlevel
(maximum+40).
InflictLightWounds
Necromancy
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
SavingThrow:Willhalf
SpellResistance:Yes
Whenlayingyourhanduponacreature,youchannelnegativeenergythatdeals1d8pointsofdamage+1pointpercaster
level(maximum+5).
Sinceundeadarepoweredbynegativeenergy,thisspellcuressuchacreatureofalikeamountofdamage,ratherthan
harmingit.
InflictLightWounds,Mass
Necromancy
Components:V,S
SavingThrow:Willhalf
SpellResistance:Yes
Negativeenergyspreadsoutinalldirectionsfromthepointoforigin,dealing1d8pointsofdamage+1pointpercaster
level(maximum+25)tonearbylivingenemies.
Likeotherinflictspells,massinflictlightwoundscuresundeadinitsarearatherthandamagingthem.Aclericcapableof
spontaneouslycastinginflictspellscanalsospontaneouslycastmassinflictspells.
InflictMinorWounds
Necromancy
Level:Clr0
Thisspellfunctionslikeinflictlightwounds,exceptthatyoudeal1pointofdamageandaWillsavenegatesthedamage
insteadofhalvingit.
InflictModerateWounds
Necromancy
Level:Clr2
(maximum+10).
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InflictModerateWounds,Mass
Necromancy
Level:Clr6
(maximum+30).
InflictSeriousWounds
Necromancy
Level:Clr3
(maximum+15).
InflictSeriousWounds,Mass
Necromancy
Level:Clr7
(maximum+35).
Insanity
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S
SpellResistance:Yes
Theaffectedcreaturesuffersfromacontinuousconfusioneffect,asthespell.
Removecursedoesnotremoveinsanity.Greaterrestoration,heal,limitedwish,miracle,orwishcanrestorethecreature.
InsectPlague
Level:Clr5,Drd5
Components:V,S,DF
CastingTime:1round
Effect:Oneswarmoflocustsperthreelevels,eachofwhichmustbeadjacenttoatleastoneotherswarm
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Yousummonanumberofswarmsoflocusts(oneperthreelevels,toamaximumofsixswarmsat18thlevel).Theswarms
mustbesummonedsothateachoneisadjacenttoatleastoneotherswarm(thatis,theswarmsmustfillonecontiguous
area).Youmaysummonthelocustswarmssothattheysharetheareaofothercreatures.Eachswarmattacksanycreatures
occupyingitsarea.Theswarmsarestationaryafterbeingsummoned,andwontpursuecreaturesthatflee.
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InstantSummons
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,M
Range:Seetext
Target:Oneobjectweighing10lb.orlesswhoselongestdimensionis6ft.orless
Duration:Permanentuntildischarged
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcallsomenonlivingitemfromvirtuallyanylocationdirectlytoyourhand.
First,youmustplaceyourarcanemarkontheitem.Thenyoucastthisspell,whichmagicallyandinvisiblyinscribesthe
nameoftheitemonasapphireworthatleast1,000gp.Thereafter,youcansummontheitembyspeakingaspecialword
(setbyyouwhenthespelliscast)andcrushingthegem.Theitemappearsinstantlyinyourhand.Onlyyoucanusethe
geminthisway.
Iftheitemisinthepossessionofanothercreature,thespelldoesnotwork,butyouknowwhothepossessorisandroughly
wherethatcreatureislocatedwhenthesummonsoccurs.
Theinscriptiononthegemisinvisible.Itisalsounreadable,exceptbymeansofareadmagicspell,toanyonebutyou.
Theitemcanbesummonedfromanotherplane,butonlyifnoothercreaturehasclaimedownershipofit.
MaterialComponent:Asapphireworthatleast1,000gp.
InterposingHand
Evocation[Force]
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,F
Effect:10ft.hand
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
InterposinghandcreatesaLargemagichandthatappearsbetweenyouandoneopponent.Thisfloating,disembodiedhand
thenmovestoremainbetweenthetwoofyou,regardlessofwhereyoumoveorhowtheopponenttriestogetaroundit,
providingcover(+4AC)foryouagainstthatopponent.Nothingcanfoolthehanditstickswiththeselectedopponentin
spiteofdarkness,invisibility,polymorphing,oranyotherattemptathidingordisguise.Thehanddoesnotpursuean
opponent,however.
Aninterposinghandis10feetlongandaboutthatwidewithitsfingersoutstretched.Ithasasmanyhitpointsasyoudo
whenyoureundamaged,anditsACis20(1size,+11natural).Ittakesdamageasanormalcreature,butmostmagical
effectsthatdontcausedamagedonotaffectit.
Thehandneverprovokesattacksofopportunityfromopponents.Itcannotpushthroughawallofforceorenteran
antimagicfield,butitsuffersthefulleffectofaprismaticwallorprismaticsphere.Thehandmakessavingthrowsasits
caster.
Disintegrateorasuccessfuldispelmagicdestroysit.
Anycreatureweighing2,000poundsorlessthattriestopushpastthehandisslowedtohalfitsnormalspeed.Thehand
cannotreducethespeedofacreatureweighingmorethan2,000pounds,butitstillaffectsthecreaturesattacks.
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Focus:Asoftglove.
Invisibility
Illusion(Glamer)
Components:V,S,M/DF
Target:Youoracreatureorobjectweighingnomorethan100lb./level
SavingThrow:Willnegates(harmless)orWillnegates(harmless,object)
SpellResistance:Yes(harmless)orYes(harmless,object)
Thecreatureorobjecttouchedbecomesinvisible,vanishingfromsight,evenfromdarkvision.Iftherecipientisacreature
carryinggear,thatvanishes,too.Ifyoucastthespellonsomeoneelse,neitheryounoryouralliescanseethesubject,unless
youcannormallyseeinvisiblethingsoryouemploymagictodoso.
Itemsdroppedorputdownbyaninvisiblecreaturebecomevisible;itemspickedupdisappeariftuckedintotheclothingor
poucheswornbythecreature.Light,however,neverbecomesinvisible,althoughasourceoflightcanbecomeso(thus,the
effectisthatofalightwithnovisiblesource).Anypartofanitemthatthesubjectcarriesbutthatextendsmorethan10
feetfromitbecomesvisible.
Ofcourse,thesubjectisnotmagicallysilenced,andcertainotherconditionscanrendertherecipientdetectable(suchas
steppinginapuddle).Thespellendsifthesubjectattacksanycreature.Forpurposesofthisspell,anattackincludesany
spelltargetingafoeorwhoseareaoreffectincludesafoe.(Exactlywhoisafoedependsontheinvisiblecharacters
perceptions.)Actionsdirectedatunattendedobjectsdonotbreakthespell.Causingharmindirectlyisnotanattack.Thus,
aninvisiblebeingcanopendoors,talk,eat,climbstairs,summonmonstersandhavethemattack,cuttheropesholdinga
ropebridgewhileenemiesareonthebridge,remotelytriggertraps,openaportcullistoreleaseattackdogs,andsoforth.If
thesubjectattacksdirectly,however,itimmediatelybecomesvisiblealongwithallitsgear.Spellssuchasblessthat
specificallyaffectalliesbutnotfoesarenotattacksforthispurpose,evenwhentheyincludefoesintheirarea.
Invisibilitycanbemadepermanent(onobjectsonly)withapermanencyspell.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Aneyelashencasedinabitofgumarabic.
Invisibility,Greater
Illusion(Glamer)
Level:Brd4,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S
Thisspellfunctionslikeinvisibility,exceptthatitdoesntendifthesubjectattacks.
Invisibility,Mass
Illusion(Glamer)
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,M
Targets:Anynumberofcreatures,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan180ft.apart
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Thisspellfunctionslikeinvisibility,exceptthattheeffectismobilewiththegroupandisbrokenwhenanyoneinthegroup
attacks.Individualsinthegroupcannotseeeachother.Thespellisbrokenforanyindividualwhomovesmorethan180
feetfromthenearestmemberofthegroup.(Ifonlytwoindividualsareaffected,theonemovingawayfromtheotherone
losesitsinvisibility.Ifbotharemovingawayfromeachother,theybothbecomevisiblewhenthedistancebetweenthem
exceeds180feet.)
MaterialComponent:Aneyelashencasedinabitofgumarabic.
InvisibilityPurge
Evocation
Level:Clr3
Components:V,S
Range:Personal
Target:You
Yousurroundyourselfwithasphereofpowerwitharadiusof5feetpercasterlevelthatnegatesallformsofinvisibility.
Anythinginvisiblebecomesvisiblewhileinthearea.
InvisibilitySphere
Illusion(Glamer)
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M
Area:10ft.radiusemanationaroundthecreatureorobjecttouched
Thisspellfunctionslikeinvisibility,exceptthatthisspellconfersinvisibilityuponallcreatureswithin10feetofthe
recipient.Thecenteroftheeffectismobilewiththerecipient.
Thoseaffectedbythisspellcanseeeachotherandthemselvesasifunaffectedbythespell.Anyaffectedcreaturemoving
outoftheareabecomesvisible,butcreaturesmovingintotheareaafterthespelliscastdonotbecomeinvisible.Affected
creatures(otherthantherecipient)whoattacknegatetheinvisibilityonlyforthemselves.Ifthespellrecipientattacks,the
invisibilitysphereends.
IronBody
Transmutation
Level:Earth8,Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Personal
Target:You
Thisspelltransformsyourbodyintolivingiron,whichgrantsyouseveralpowerfulresistancesandabilities.
Yougaindamagereduction15/adamantine.Youareimmunetoblindness,criticalhits,abilityscoredamage,deafness,
disease,drowning,electricity,poison,stunning,andallspellsorattacksthataffectyourphysiologyorrespiration,because
youhavenophysiologyorrespirationwhilethisspellisineffect.Youtakeonlyhalfdamagefromacidandfireofallkinds.
However,youalsobecomevulnerabletoallspecialattacksthataffectirongolems.
Yougaina+6enhancementbonustoyourStrengthscore,butyoutakea6penaltytoDexterityaswell(toaminimum
Dexterityscoreof1),andyourspeedisreducedtohalfnormal.Youhaveanarcanespellfailurechanceof50%anda8
armorcheckpenalty,justasifyouwerecladinfullplatearmor.Youcannotdrink(andthuscantusepotions)orplaywind
instruments.
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Yourunarmedattacksdealdamageequaltoaclubsizedforyou(1d4forSmallcharactersor1d6forMediumcharacters),
andyouareconsideredarmedwhenmakingunarmedattacks.
Yourweightincreasesbyafactoroften,causingyoutosinkinwaterlikeastone.However,youcouldsurvivethecrushing
pressureandlackofairatthebottomoftheoceanatleastuntilthespelldurationexpires.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Asmallpieceofironthatwasoncepartofeitheranirongolem,aherosarmor,orawar
machine.
Ironwood
Transmutation
Level:Drd6
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:1minute/lb.created
Range:0ft.
Effect:Anironwoodobjectweighingupto5lb./level
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Ironwoodisamagicalsubstancecreatedbydruidsfromnormalwood.Whileremainingnaturalwoodinalmosteveryway,
ironwoodisasstrong,heavy,andresistanttofireassteel.Spellsthataffectmetalorirondonotfunctiononironwood.
Spellsthataffectwooddoaffectironwood,althoughironwooddoesnotburn.Usingthisspellwithwoodshapeorawood
relatedCraftcheck,youcanfashionwoodenitemsthatfunctionassteelitems.Thus,woodenplatearmorandwooden
swordscanbecreatedthatareasdurableastheirnormalsteelcounterparts.Theseitemsarefreelyusablebydruids.
Further,ifyoumakeonlyhalfasmuchironwoodasthespellwouldnormallyallow,anyweapon,shield,orsuitofarmorso
createdistreatedasamagicitemwitha+1enhancementbonus.
MaterialComponent:Woodshapedintotheformoftheintendedironwoodobject.
IrresistibleDance
Level:Brd6,Sor/Wiz8
Components:V
Range:Touch
Duration:1d4+1rounds
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Thesubjectfeelsanundeniableurgetodanceandbeginsdoingso,completewithfootshufflingandtapping.Thespell
effectmakesitimpossibleforthesubjecttodoanythingotherthancaperandpranceinplace.Theeffectimposesa4
penaltytoArmorClassanda10penaltyonReflexsaves,anditnegatesanyACbonusgrantedbyashieldthetargetholds.
Thedancingsubjectprovokesattacksofopportunityeachroundonitsturn.
Jump
Transmutation
Level:Drd1,Rgr1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S,M
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Range:Touch
SpellResistance:Yes
Thesubjectgetsa+10enhancementbonusonJumpchecks.Theenhancementbonusincreasesto+20atcasterlevel5th,
andto+30(themaximum)atcasterlevel9th.
MaterialComponent:Agrasshoppershindleg,whichyoubreakwhenthespelliscast.
KeenEdge
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S
Targets:Oneweaponorfiftyprojectiles,allofwhichmustbeincontactwitheachotheratthetimeofcasting
Thisspellmakesaweaponmagicallykeen,improvingitsabilitytodealtellingblows.Thistransmutationdoublesthethreat
rangeoftheweapon.Athreatrangeof20becomes1920,athreatrangeof1920becomes1720,andathreatrangeof
1820becomes1520.Thespellcanbecastonlyonpiercingorslashingweapons.Ifcastonarrowsorcrossbowbolts,the
keenedgeonaparticularprojectileendsafteroneuse,whetherornotthemissilestrikesitsintendedtarget.(Treat
shurikenasarrows,ratherthanasthrownweapons,forthepurposeofthisspell.)
Multipleeffectsthatincreaseaweaponsthreatrange(suchasthekeenedgespellandtheImprovedCriticalfeat)dont
stack.Youcantcastthisspellonanaturalweapon,suchasaclaw.
Knock
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz2
Components:V
Target:Onedoor,box,orchestwithanareaofupto10sq.ft./level
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Theknockspellopensstuck,barred,locked,held,orarcanelockeddoors.Itopenssecretdoors,aswellaslockedortrick
openingboxesorchests.Italsoloosenswelds,shackles,orchains(providedtheyservetoholdclosuresshut).Ifusedto
openaarcanelockeddoor,thespelldoesnotremovethearcanelockbutsimplysuspendsitsfunctioningfor10minutes.In
allothercases,thedoordoesnotrelockitselforbecomestuckagainonitsown.Knockdoesnotraisebarredgatesor
similarimpediments(suchasaportcullis),nordoesitaffectropes,vines,andthelike.Theeffectislimitedbythearea.
Eachspellcanundoasmanyastwomeansofpreventingegress.
KnowDirection
Divination
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Level:Brd0,Drd0
Components:V,S
Range:Personal
Target:You
Youinstantlyknowthedirectionofnorthfromyourcurrentposition.Thespelliseffectiveinanyenvironmentinwhich
northexists,butitmaynotworkinextraplanarsettings.Yourknowledgeofnorthiscorrectatthemomentofcasting,but
youcangetlostagainwithinmomentsifyoudontfindsomeexternalreferencepointtohelpyoukeeptrackofdirection.
LegendLore
Divination
Components:V,S,M,F
CastingTime:Seetext
Range:Personal
Target:You
Duration:Seetext
Legendlorebringstoyourmindlegendsaboutanimportantperson,place,orthing.Ifthepersonorthingisathand,orif
youareintheplaceinquestion,thecastingtimeisonly1d4x10minutes.Ifyouhaveonlydetailedinformationonthe
person,place,orthing,thecastingtimeis1d10days,andtheresultingloreislesscompleteandspecific(thoughitoften
providesenoughinformationtohelpyoufindtheperson,place,orthing,thusallowingabetterlegendloreresultnext
time).Ifyouknowonlyrumors,thecastingtimeis2d6weeks,andtheresultingloreisvagueandincomplete(thoughit
oftendirectsyoutomoredetailedinformation,thusallowingabetterlegendloreresultnexttime).
Duringthecasting,youcannotengageinotherthanroutineactivities:eating,sleeping,andsoforth.Whencompleted,the
divinationbringslegends(ifany)abouttheperson,place,orthingstoyourmind.Thesemaybelegendsthatarestill
current,legendsthathavebeenforgotten,oreveninformationthathasneverbeengenerallyknown.Iftheperson,place,or
thingisnotoflegendaryimportance,yougainnoinformation.Asaruleofthumb,characterswhoare11thlevelandhigher
arelegendary,asarethesortsofcreaturestheycontendwith,themajormagicitemstheywield,andtheplaceswhere
theyperformtheirkeydeeds.
MaterialComponent:Incenseworthatleast250gp.
Focus:Fourstripsofivory(worth50gpeach)formedintoarectangle.
Lesser(SpellName)
Anyspellwhosenamebeginswithlesserisalphabetizedinthischapteraccordingtothesecondwordofthespellname.
Thus,thedescriptionofalesserspellappearsnearthedescriptionofthespellonwhichitisbased.Spellchainsthathave
lesserspellsinthemincludethosebasedonthespellsconfusion,geas,globeofinvulnerability,planarally,planarbinding,
andrestoration.
Levitate
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,F
Range:Personalorclose(25ft.+5ft./2levels)
Target:Youoronewillingcreatureoroneobject(totalweightupto100lb./level)
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SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Levitateallowsyoutomoveyourself,anothercreature,oranobjectupanddownasyouwish.Acreaturemustbewillingto
belevitated,andanobjectmustbeunattendedorpossessedbyawillingcreature.Youcanmentallydirecttherecipientto
moveupordownasmuchas20feeteachround;doingsoisamoveaction.Youcannotmovetherecipienthorizontally,but
therecipientcouldclamberalongthefaceofacliff,forexample,orpushagainstaceilingtomovelaterally(generallyat
halfitsbaselandspeed).
Alevitatingcreaturethatattackswithameleeorrangedweaponfindsitselfincreasinglyunstable;thefirstattackhasa1
penaltyonattackrolls,thesecond2,andsoon,toamaximumpenaltyof5.Afullroundspentstabilizingallowsthe
creaturetobeginagainat1.
Focus:Eitherasmallleatherlooporapieceofgoldenwirebentintoacupshapewithalongshankononeend.
Light
Evocation[Light]
Components:V,M/DF
Range:Touch
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellcausesanobjecttoglowlikeatorch,sheddingbrightlightina20footradius(anddimlightforanadditional20
feet)fromthepointyoutouch.Theeffectisimmobile,butitcanbecastonamovableobject.Lighttakenintoanareaof
magicaldarknessdoesnotfunction.
Alightspell(onewiththelightdescriptor)countersanddispelsadarknessspell(onewiththedarknessdescriptor)ofan
equalorlowerlevel.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Afireflyorapieceofphosphorescentmoss.
LightningBolt
Level:Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M
Range:120ft.
Area:120ft.line
SpellResistance:Yes
Youreleaseapowerfulstrokeofelectricalenergythatdeals1d6pointsofelectricitydamagepercasterlevel(maximum
10d6)toeachcreaturewithinitsarea.Theboltbeginsatyourfingertips.
Thelightningboltsetsfiretocombustiblesanddamagesobjectsinitspath.Itcanmeltmetalswithalowmeltingpoint,
suchaslead,gold,copper,silver,orbronze.Ifthedamagecausedtoaninterposingbarriershattersorbreaksthroughit,the
boltmaycontinuebeyondthebarrierifthespellsrangepermits;otherwise,itstopsatthebarrierjustasanyotherspell
effectdoes.
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MaterialComponent:Abitoffurandanamber,crystal,orglassrod.
LimitedWish
Universal
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,XP
Range:Seetext
Duration:Seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Alimitedwishletsyoucreatenearlyanytypeofeffect.Forexample,alimitedwishcandoanyofthefollowingthings.
Duplicateanysorcerer/wizardspellof6thlevelorlower,providedthespellisnotofaschoolprohibitedtoyou.
Duplicateanyotherspellof5thlevelorlower,providedthespellisnotofaschoolprohibitedtoyou.
Duplicateanysorcerer/wizardspellof5thlevelorlower,evenifitsofaprohibitedschool.
Duplicateanyotherspellof4thlevelorlower,evenifitsofaprohibitedschool.
Undotheharmfuleffectsofmanyspells,suchasgeas/questorinsanity.
Produceanyothereffectwhosepowerlevelisinlinewiththeaboveeffects,suchasasinglecreatureautomatically
hittingonitsnextattackortakinga7penaltyonitsnextsavingthrow.
Aduplicatedspellallowssavingthrowsandspellresistanceasnormal(butthesaveDCisfora7thlevelspell).Whena
limitedwishduplicatesaspellthathasanXPcost,youmustpaythatcostor300XP,whicheverismore.Whenalimited
wishspellduplicatesaspellwithamaterialcomponentthatcostsmorethan1,000gp,youmustprovidethatcomponent.
XPCost:300XPormore(seeabove).
Liveoak
Transmutation
Level:Drd6
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Target:Treetouched
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellturnsanoaktreeintoaprotectororguardian.Thespellcanbecastononlyasingletreeatatime;whileliveoak
isineffect,youcantcastitagainonanothertree.Thetreeonwhichthespelliscastmustbewithin10feetofyour
dwellingplace,withinaplacesacredtoyou,orwithin300feetofsomethingthatyouwishtoguardorprotect.
Liveoakmustbecastonahealthy,Hugeoak.Atriggeringphraseofuptoonewordpercasterlevelisplacedonthe
targetedoak.Theliveoakspelltriggersthetreeintoanimatingasatreant.
Ifliveoakisdispelled,thetreetakesrootimmediately,whereverithappenstobe.Ifreleasedbyyou,thetreetriestoreturn
toitsoriginallocationbeforetakingroot.
LocateCreature
Divination
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Level:Brd4,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M
Thisspellfunctionslikelocateobject,exceptthisspelllocatesaknownorfamiliarcreature.
Youslowlyturnandsensewhenyouarefacinginthedirectionofthecreaturetobelocated,provideditiswithinrange.
Youalsoknowinwhichdirectionthecreatureismoving,ifany.
Thespellcanlocateacreatureofaspecifickindoraspecificcreatureknowntoyou.Itcannotfindacreatureofacertain
type.Tofindakindofcreature,youmusthaveseensuchacreatureupclose(within30feet)atleastonce.
Runningwaterblocksthespell.Itcannotdetectobjects.Itcanbefooledbymislead,nondetection,andpolymorphspells.
MaterialComponent:Abitoffurfromabloodhound.
LocateObject
Divination
Level:Brd2,Clr3,Sor/Wiz2,Travel2
Components:V,S,F/DF
Area:Circle,centeredonyou,witharadiusof400ft.+40ft./level
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Yousensethedirectionofawellknownorclearlyvisualizedobject.Youcansearchforgeneralitems,inwhichcaseyou
locatethenearestoneofitskindifmorethanoneiswithinrange.Attemptingtofindacertainitemrequiresaspecificand
accuratementalimage;iftheimageisnotcloseenoughtotheactualobject,thespellfails.Youcannotspecifyaunique
itemunlessyouhaveobservedthatparticularitemfirsthand(notthroughdivination).
Thespellisblockedbyevenathinsheetoflead.Creaturescannotbefoundbythisspell.Polymorphanyobjectfoolsit.
ArcaneFocus:Aforkedtwig.
Longstrider
Transmutation
Level:Drd1,Rgr1,Travel1
Components:V,S,M
Range:Personal
Target:You
Thisspellincreasesyourbaselandspeedby10feet.(Thisadjustmentcountsasanenhancementbonus.)Ithasnoeffecton
othermodesofmovement,suchasburrow,climb,fly,orswim.
MaterialComponent:Apinchofdirt.
Lullaby
Level:Brd0
Components:V,S
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Area:Livingcreatureswithina10ft.radiusburst
Duration:Concentration+1round/level(D)
SpellResistance:Yes
AnycreaturewithintheareathatfailsaWillsavebecomesdrowsyandinattentive,takinga5penaltyonListenandSpot
checksanda2penaltyonWillsavesagainstsleepeffectswhilethelullabyisineffect.Lullabylastsforaslongasthecaster
concentrates,plusupto1roundpercasterlevelthereafter.
MageArmor
Conjuration(Creation)[Force]
Level:Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S,F
Range:Touch
SpellResistance:No
Aninvisiblebuttangiblefieldofforcesurroundsthesubjectofamagearmorspell,providinga+4armorbonustoAC.
Unlikemundanearmor,magearmorentailsnoarmorcheckpenalty,arcanespellfailurechance,orspeedreduction.Since
magearmorismadeofforce,incorporealcreaturescantbypassitthewaytheydonormalarmor.
Focus:Apieceofcuredleather.
MageHand
Transmutation
Level:Brd0,Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S
Target:Onenonmagical,unattendedobjectweighingupto5lb.
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youpointyourfingeratanobjectandcanliftitandmoveitatwillfromadistance.Asamoveaction,youcanpropelthe
objectasfaras15feetinanydirection,thoughthespellendsifthedistancebetweenyouandtheobjecteverexceedsthe
spellsrange.
MagesDisjunction
Abjuration
Level:Magic9,Sor/Wiz9
Components:V
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Area:Allmagicaleffectsandmagicitemswithina40ft.radiusburst
SpellResistance:No
Allmagicaleffectsandmagicitemswithintheradiusofthespell,exceptforthosethatyoucarryortouch,aredisjoined.
Thatis,spellsandspelllikeeffectsareseparatedintotheirindividualcomponents(endingtheeffectasadispelmagicspell
does),andeachpermanentmagicitemmustmakeasuccessfulWillsaveorbeturnedintoanormalitem.Anitemina
creaturespossessionusesitsownWillsavebonusoritspossessorsWillsavebonus,whicheverishigher.
Youalsohavea1%chancepercasterlevelofdestroyinganantimagicfield.Iftheantimagicfieldsurvivesthedisjunction,
noitemswithinitaredisjoined.
Evenartifactsaresubjecttodisjunction,thoughthereisonlya1%chancepercasterlevelofactuallyaffectingsuch
powerfulitems.Additionally,ifanartifactisdestroyed,youmustmakeaDC25Willsaveorpermanentlyloseall
spellcastingabilities.(Theseabilitiescannotberecoveredbymortalmagic,notevenmiracleorwish.)
Note:Destroyingartifactsisadangerousbusiness,anditis95%likelytoattracttheattentionofsomepowerfulbeingwho
hasaninterestinorconnectionwiththedevice.
MagesFaithfulHound
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,M
Effect:Phantomwatchdog
Duration:1hour/casterleveloruntildischarged,then1round/casterlevel;seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youconjureupaphantomwatchdogthatisinvisibletoeveryonebutyourself.Itthenguardstheareawhereitwas
conjured(itdoesnotmove).ThehoundimmediatelystartsbarkingloudlyifanySmallorlargercreatureapproacheswithin
30feetofit.(Thosewithin30feetofthehoundwhenitisconjuredmaymoveaboutinthearea,butiftheyleaveand
return,theyactivatethebarking.)Thehoundseesinvisibleandetherealcreatures.Itdoesnotreacttofigments,butitdoes
reacttoshadowillusions.
Ifanintruderapproachestowithin5feetofthehound,thedogstopsbarkinganddeliversaviciousbite(+10attack
bonus,2d6+3pointsofpiercingdamage)onceperround.Thedogalsogetsthebonusesappropriatetoaninvisible
creature.
Thedogisconsideredreadytobiteintruders,soitdeliversitsfirstbiteontheintrudersturn.Itsbiteistheequivalentofa
magicweaponforthepurposeofdamagereduction.Thehoundcannotbeattacked,butitcanbedispelled.
Thespelllastsfor1hourpercasterlevel,butoncethehoundbeginsbarking,itlastsonly1roundpercasterlevel.Ifyou
areevermorethan100feetdistantfromthehound,thespellends.
MaterialComponent:Atinysilverwhistle,apieceofbone,andathread.
MagesLucubration
Transmutation
Level:Wiz6
Components:V,S
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Range:Personal
Target:You
Youinstantlyrecallanyonespellof5thlevelorlowerthatyouhaveusedduringthepast24hours.Thespellmusthave
beenactuallycastduringthatperiod.Therecalledspellisstoredinyourmindasthroughpreparedinthenormalfashion.
Iftherecalledspellrequiresmaterialcomponents,youmustprovidethem.Therecoveredspellisnotusableuntilthe
materialcomponentsareavailable.
MagesMagnificentMansion
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,F
Effect:Extradimensionalmansion,uptothree10ft.cubes/level(S)
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youconjureupanextradimensionaldwellingthathasasingleentranceontheplanefromwhichthespellwascast.The
entrypointlookslikeafaintshimmeringintheairthatis4feetwideand8feethigh.Onlythoseyoudesignatemayenter
themansion,andtheportalisshutandmadeinvisiblebehindyouwhenyouenter.Youmayopenitagainfromyourown
sideatwill.Onceobservershavepassedbeyondtheentrance,theyareinamagnificentfoyerwithnumerouschambers
beyond.Theatmosphereisclean,fresh,andwarm.
Youcancreateanyfloorplanyoudesiretothelimitofthespellseffect.Theplaceisfurnishedandcontainssufficient
foodstuffstoserveaninecoursebanquettoadozenpeoplepercasterlevel.Astaffofneartransparentservants(asmany
astwopercasterlevel),liveriedandobedient,waituponallwhoenter.Theservantsfunctionasunseenservantspells
exceptthattheyarevisibleandcangoanywhereinthemansion.
Sincetheplacecanbeenteredonlythroughitsspecialportal,outsideconditionsdonotaffectthemansion,nordo
conditionsinsideitpasstotheplanebeyond.
Focus:Aminiatureportalcarvedfromivory,asmallpieceofpolishedmarble,andatinysilverspoon(eachitemworth5
gp).
MagesPrivateSanctum
Abjuration
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,M
Duration:24hours(D)
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellensuresprivacy.Anyonelookingintotheareafromoutsideseesonlyadark,foggymass.Darkvisioncannot
penetrateit.Nosounds,nomatterhowloud,canescapethearea,sonobodycaneavesdropfromoutside.Thoseinsidecan
seeoutnormally.
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Divination(scrying)spellscannotperceiveanythingwithinthearea,andthosewithinareimmunetodetectthoughts.The
wardpreventsspeechbetweenthoseinsideandthoseoutside(becauseitblockssound),butitdoesnotpreventother
communication,suchasasendingormessagespell,ortelepathiccommunication,suchasthatbetweenawizardandher
familiar.
Thespelldoesnotpreventcreaturesorobjectsfrommovingintoandoutofthearea.
Magesprivatesanctumcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
MaterialComponent:Athinsheetoflead,apieceofopaqueglass,awadofcottonorcloth,andpowderedchrysolite.
MagesSword
Evocation[Force]
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,F
Effect:Onesword
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellbringsintobeingashimmering,swordlikeplaneofforce.Theswordstrikesatanyopponentwithinitsrange,as
youdesire,startingintheroundthatyoucastthespell.Theswordattacksitsdesignatedtargetonceeachroundonyour
turn.Itsattackbonusisequaltoyourcasterlevel+yourIntbonusoryourChabonus(forwizardsorsorcerers,
respectively)withanadditional+3enhancementbonus.Asaforceeffect,itcanstrikeetherealandincorporealcreatures.
Itdeals4d6+3pointsofforcedamage,withathreatrangeof1920andacriticalmultiplierofx2.
Theswordalwaysstrikesfromyourdirection.Itdoesnotgetabonusforflankingorhelpacombatantgetone.Ifthesword
goesbeyondthespellrangefromyou,ifitgoesoutofyoursight,orifyouarenotdirectingit,theswordreturnstoyouand
hovers.
Eachroundafterthefirst,youcanuseastandardactiontoswitchtheswordtoanewtarget.Ifyoudonot,thesword
continuestoattackthepreviousroundstarget.
Theswordcannotbeattackedorharmedbyphysicalattacks,butdispelmagic,disintegrate,asphereofannihilation,ora
rodofcancellationaffectsit.TheswordsACis13(10,+0sizebonusforMediumobject,+3deflectionbonus).
Ifanattackedcreaturehasspellresistance,theresistanceischeckedthefirsttimeMagesswordstrikesit.Iftheswordis
successfullyresisted,thespellisdispelled.Ifnot,theswordhasitsnormalfulleffectonthatcreatureforthedurationofthe
spell.
Focus:Aminiatureplatinumswordwithagripandpommelofcopperandzinc.Itcosts250gptoconstruct.
MagicAura
Illusion(Glamer)
Level:Brd1,Magic1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S,F
Range:Touch
Target:Onetouchedobjectweighingup
to5lb./level
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SpellResistance:No
Youalteranitemsaurasothatitregisterstodetectspells(andspellswithsimilarcapabilities)asthoughitwere
nonmagical,oramagicitemofakindyouspecify,orthesubjectofaspellyouspecify.
Iftheobjectbearingmagicaurahasidentifycastonitorissimilarlyexamined,theexaminerrecognizesthattheaurais
falseanddetectstheobjectsactualqualitiesifhesucceedsonaWillsave.Otherwise,hebelievestheauraandnoamount
oftestingrevealswhatthetruemagicis.
Ifthetargeteditemsownauraisexceptionallypowerful(ifitisanartifact,forinstance),magicauradoesntwork.
Note:Amagicweapon,shield,orsuitofarmormustbeamasterworkitem,soaswordofaveragemake,forexample,looks
suspiciousifithasamagicalaura.
Focus:Asmallsquareofsilkthatmustbepassedovertheobjectthatreceivestheaura.
MagicCircleagainstChaos
Abjuration[Lawful]
Level:Clr3,Law3,Pal3,Sor/Wiz3
Thisspellfunctionslikemagiccircleagainstevil,exceptthatitissimilartoprotectionfromchaosinsteadofprotectionfrom
evil,anditcanimprisonanonlawfulcalledcreature.
MagicCircleagainstEvil
Abjuration[Good]
Level:Clr3,Good3,Pal3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Touch
Area:10ft.radiusemanationfromtouchedcreature
SpellResistance:No;seetext
Allcreatureswithintheareagaintheeffectsofaprotectionfromevilspell,andnonongoodsummonedcreaturescanenter
theareaeither.Youmustovercomeacreaturesspellresistanceinordertokeepitatbay(asinthethirdfunctionof
protectionfromevil),butthedeflectionandresistancebonusesandtheprotectionfrommentalcontrolapplyregardlessof
enemiesspellresistance.
Thisspellhasanalternativeversionthatyoumaychoosewhencastingit.Amagiccircleagainstevilcanbefocusedinward
ratherthanoutward.Whenfocusedinward,thespellbindsanongoodcalledcreature(suchasthosecalledbythelesser
planarbinding,planarbinding,andgreaterplanarbindingspells)foramaximumof24hourspercasterlevel,provided
thatyoucastthespellthatcallsthecreaturewithin1roundofcastingthemagiccircle.Thecreaturecannotcrossthe
circlesboundaries.Ifacreaturetoolargetofitintothespellsareaisthesubjectofthespell,thespellactsasanormal
protectionfromevilspellforthatcreatureonly.
Amagiccircleleavesmuchtobedesiredasatrap.Ifthecircleofpowderedsilverlaiddownintheprocessofspellcastingis
broken,theeffectimmediatelyends.Thetrappedcreaturecandonothingthatdisturbsthecircle,directlyorindirectly,but
othercreaturescan.Ifthecalledcreaturehasspellresistance,itcantestthetraponceaday.Ifyoufailtoovercomeitsspell
resistance,thecreaturebreaksfree,destroyingthecircle.Acreaturecapableofanyformofdimensionaltravel(astral
projection,blink,dimensiondoor,etherealness,gate,planeshift,shadowwalk,teleport,andsimilarabilities)cansimply
leavethecirclethroughthatmeans.Youcanpreventthecreaturesextradimensionalescapebycastingadimensional
anchorspellonit,butyoumustcastthespellbeforethecreatureacts.Ifyouaresuccessful,theanchoreffectlastsaslong
asthemagiccircledoes.Thecreaturecannotreachacrossthemagiccircle,butitsrangedattacks(rangedweapons,spells,
magicalabilities,andthelike)can.Thecreaturecanattackanytargetitcanreachwithitsrangedattacksexceptforthe
circleitself.
Youcanaddaspecialdiagram(atwodimensionalboundedfigurewithnogapsalongitscircumference,augmentedwith
variousmagicalsigils)tomakethemagiccirclemoresecure.Drawingthediagrambyhandtakes10minutesandrequiresa
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DC20Spellcraftcheck.Youdonotknowtheresultofthischeck.Ifthecheckfails,thediagramisineffective.Youcantake
10whendrawingthediagramifyouareundernoparticulartimepressuretocompletethetask.Thistaskalsotakes10full
minutes.Iftimeisnofactoratall,andyoudevote3hoursand20minutestothetask,youcantake20.
Asuccessfuldiagramallowsyoutocastadimensionalanchorspellonthemagiccircleduringtheroundbeforecastingany
summoningspell.Theanchorholdsanycalledcreaturesinthemagiccirclefor24hourspercasterlevel.Acreaturecannot
useitsspellresistanceagainstamagiccirclepreparedwithadiagram,andnoneofitsabilitiesorattackscancrossthe
diagram.IfthecreaturetriesaCharismachecktobreakfreeofthetrap(seethelesserplanarbindingspell),theDC
increasesby5.Thecreatureisimmediatelyreleasedifanythingdisturbsthediagramevenastrawlaidacrossit.However,
thecreatureitselfcannotdisturbthediagrameitherdirectlyorindirectly,asnotedabove.
Thisspellisnotcumulativewithprotectionfromevilandviceversa.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Alittlepowderedsilverwithwhichyoutracea3footdiametercircleonthefloor(orground)
aroundthecreaturetobewarded.
MagicCircleagainstGood
Abjuration[Evil]
Level:Clr3,Evil3,Sor/Wiz3
Thisspellfunctionslikemagiccircleagainstevil,exceptthatitissimilartoprotectionfromgoodinsteadofprotectionfrom
evil,anditcanimprisonanonevilcalledcreature.
MagicCircleagainstLaw
Abjuration[Chaotic]
Level:Chaos3,Clr3,Sor/Wiz3
Thisspellfunctionslikemagiccircleagainstevil,exceptthatitissimilartoprotectionfromlawinsteadofprotectionfrom
evil,anditcanimprisonanonchaoticcalledcreature.
MagicFang
Transmutation
Level:Drd1,Rgr1
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Magicfanggivesonenaturalweaponofthesubjecta+1enhancementbonusonattackanddamagerolls.Thespellcan
affectaslamattack,fist,bite,orothernaturalweapon.(Thespelldoesnotchangeanunarmedstrikesdamagefrom
nonlethaldamagetolethaldamage.)
Magicfangcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
MagicFang,Greater
Transmutation
Level:Drd3,Rgr3
Thisspellfunctionslikemagicfang,exceptthattheenhancementbonusonattackanddamagerollsis+1perfourcaster
levels(maximum+5).
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Alternatively,youmayimbueallofthecreaturesnaturalweaponswitha+1enhancementbonus(regardlessofyourcaster
level).
Greatermagicfangcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
MagicJar
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,F
Target:Onecreature
Duration:1hour/leveloruntilyoureturntoyourbody
SpellResistance:Yes
Bycastingmagicjar,youplaceyoursoulinagemorlargecrystal(knownasthemagicjar),leavingyourbodylifeless.Then
youcanattempttotakecontrolofanearbybody,forcingitssoulintothemagicjar.Youmaymovebacktothejar(thereby
returningthetrappedsoultoitsbody)andattempttopossessanotherbody.Thespellendswhenyousendyoursoulback
toyourownbody,leavingthereceptacleempty.
Tocastthespell,themagicjarmustbewithinspellrangeandyoumustknowwhereitis,thoughyoudonotneedlineof
sightorlineofeffecttoit.Whenyoutransferyoursouluponcasting,yourbodyis,asnearasanyonecantell,dead.
Whileinthemagicjar,youcansenseandattackanylifeforcewithin10feetpercasterlevel(andonthesameplaneof
existence).Youdoneedlineofeffectfromthejartothecreatures.Youcannotdeterminetheexactcreaturetypesor
positionsofthesecreatures.Inagroupoflifeforces,youcansenseadifferenceof4ormoreHitDicebetweenonecreature
andanotherandcandeterminewhetheralifeforceispoweredbypositiveornegativeenergy.(Undeadcreaturesare
poweredbynegativeenergy.Onlysentientundeadcreatureshave,orare,souls.)
Youcouldchoosetotakeovereitherastrongeroraweakercreature,butwhichparticularstrongerorweakercreatureyou
attempttopossessisdeterminedrandomly.
Attemptingtopossessabodyisafullroundaction.Itisblockedbyprotectionfromevilorasimilarward.Youpossessthe
bodyandforcethecreaturessoulintothemagicjarunlessthesubjectsucceedsonaWillsave.Failuretotakeoverthehost
leavesyourlifeforceinthemagicjar,andthetargetautomaticallysucceedsonfurthersavingthrowsifyouattemptto
possessitsbodyagain.
Ifyouaresuccessful,yourlifeforceoccupiesthehostbody,andthehostslifeforceisimprisonedinthemagicjar.Youkeep
yourIntelligence,Wisdom,Charisma,level,class,baseattackbonus,basesavebonuses,alignment,andmentalabilities.
ThebodyretainsitsStrength,Dexterity,Constitution,hitpoints,naturalabilities,andautomaticabilities.Abodywithextra
limbsdoesnotallowyoutomakemoreattacks(ormoreadvantageoustwoweaponattacks)thannormal.Youcantchoose
toactivatethebodysextraordinaryorsupernaturalabilities.Thecreaturesspellsandspelllikeabilitiesdonotstaywith
thebody.
Asastandardaction,youcanshiftfreelyfromahosttothemagicjarifwithinrange,sendingthetrappedsoulbacktoits
body.Thespellendswhenyoushiftfromthejartoyourownbody.
Ifthehostbodyisslain,youreturntothemagicjar,ifwithinrange,andthelifeforceofthehostdeparts(itisdead).Ifthe
hostbodyisslainbeyondtherangeofthespell,bothyouandthehostdie.Anylifeforcewithnowheretogoistreatedas
slain.
Ifthespellendswhileyouareinthemagicjar,youreturntoyourbody(ordieifyourbodyisoutofrangeordestroyed).If
thespellendswhileyouareinahost,youreturntoyourbody(ordie,ifitisoutofrangeofyourcurrentposition),andthe
soulinthemagicjarreturnstoitsbody(ordiesifitisoutofrange).Destroyingthereceptacleendsthespell,andthespell
canbedispelledateitherthemagicjaroratthehostslocation.
Focus:Agemorcrystalworthatleast100gp.
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MagicMissile
Evocation[Force]
Level:Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S
Targets:Uptofivecreatures,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan15ft.apart
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Amissileofmagicalenergydartsforthfromyourfingertipandstrikesitstarget,dealing1d4+1pointsofforcedamage.
Themissilestrikesunerringly,evenifthetargetisinmeleecombatorhaslessthantotalcoverortotalconcealment.
Specificpartsofacreaturecantbesingledout.Inanimateobjectsarenotdamagedbythespell.
Foreverytwocasterlevelsbeyond1st,yougainanadditionalmissiletwoat3rdlevel,threeat5th,fourat7th,andthe
maximumoffivemissilesat9thlevelorhigher.Ifyoushootmultiplemissiles,youcanhavethemstrikeasinglecreatureor
severalcreatures.Asinglemissilecanstrikeonlyonecreature.Youmustdesignatetargetsbeforeyoucheckforspell
resistanceorrolldamage.
MagicMouth
Illusion(Glamer)
Level:Brd1,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Thisspellimbuesthechosenobjectorcreaturewithanenchantedmouththatsuddenlyappearsandspeaksitsmessagethe
nexttimeaspecifiedeventoccurs.Themessage,whichmustbetwentyfiveorfewerwordslong,canbeinanylanguage
knownbyyouandcanbedeliveredoveraperiodof10minutes.Themouthcannotutterverbalcomponents,usecommand
words,oractivatemagicaleffects.Itdoes,however,moveaccordingtothewordsarticulated;ifitwereplacedupona
statue,themouthofthestatuewouldmoveandappeartospeak.Ofcourse,magicmouthcanbeplaceduponatree,rock,
oranyotherobjectorcreature.
Thespellfunctionswhenspecificconditionsarefulfilledaccordingtoyourcommandassetinthespell.Commandscanbe
asgeneralorasdetailedasdesired,althoughonlyvisualandaudibletriggerscanbeused.Triggersreacttowhatappearsto
bethecase.Disguisesandillusionscanfoolthem.Normaldarknessdoesnotdefeatavisualtrigger,butmagicaldarknessor
invisibilitydoes.Silentmovementormagicalsilencedefeatsaudibletriggers.Audibletriggerscanbekeyedtogeneraltypes
ofnoisesortoaspecificnoiseorspokenword.Actionscanserveastriggersiftheyarevisibleoraudible.Amagicmouth
cannotdistinguishalignment,level,HitDice,orclassexceptbyexternalgarb.
Therangelimitofatriggeris15feetpercasterlevel,soa6thlevelcastercancommandamagicmouthtorespondto
triggersasfaras90feetaway.Regardlessofrange,themouthcanrespondonlytovisibleoraudibletriggersandactionsin
lineofsightorwithinhearingdistance.
Magicmouthcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
MaterialComponent:Asmallbitofhoneycombandjadedustworth10gp.
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MagicStone
Transmutation
Level:Clr1,Drd1,Earth1
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Targets:Uptothreepebblestouched
Duration:30minutesoruntildischarged
Youtransmuteasmanyasthreepebbles,whichcanbenolargerthanslingbullets,sothattheystrikewithgreatforcewhen
thrownorslung.Ifhurled,theyhavearangeincrementof20feet.Ifslung,treatthemasslingbullets(rangeincrement50
feet).Thespellgivesthema+1enhancementbonusonattackanddamagerolls.Theuserofthestonesmakesanormal
rangedattack.Eachstonethathitsdeals1d6+1pointsofdamage(includingthespellsenhancementbonus),or2d6+2
pointsagainstundead.
MagicVestment
Transmutation
Level:Clr3,Strength3,War3
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Target:Armororshieldtouched
Youimbueasuitofarmororashieldwithanenhancementbonusof+1perfourcasterlevels(maximum+5at20thlevel).
AnoutfitofregularclothingcountsasarmorthatgrantsnoACbonusforthepurposeofthisspell.
MagicWeapon
Transmutation
Level:Clr1,Pal1,Sor/Wiz1,War1
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Target:Weapontouched
Magicweapongivesaweapona+1enhancementbonusonattackanddamagerolls.(Anenhancementbonusdoesnot
stackwithamasterworkweapons+1bonusonattackrolls.)
Youcantcastthisspellonanaturalweapon,suchasanunarmedstrike(instead,seemagicfang).Amonksunarmedstrike
isconsideredaweapon,andthusitcanbeenhancedbythisspell.
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MagicWeapon,Greater
Transmutation
Level:Clr4,Pal3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M/DF
Target:Oneweaponorfiftyprojectiles(allofwhichmustbeincontactwitheachotheratthetimeofcasting)
Thisspellfunctionslikemagicweapon,exceptthatitgivesaweaponanenhancementbonusonattackanddamagerollsof
+1perfourcasterlevels(maximum+5).
Alternatively,youcanaffectasmanyasfiftyarrows,bolts,orbullets.Theprojectilesmustbeofthesamekind,andthey
havetobetogether(inthesamequiverorothercontainer).Projectiles,butnotthrownweapons,losetheirtransmutation
whenused.(Treatshurikenasprojectiles,ratherthanasthrownweapons,forthepurposeofthisspell.)
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Powderedlimeandcarbon.
MajorCreation
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Duration:Seetext
Thisspellfunctionslikeminorcreation,exceptthatyoucanalsocreateanobjectofmineralnature:stone,crystal,metal,or
thelike.Thedurationofthecreateditemvarieswithitsrelativehardnessandrarity,asindicatedonthefollowingtable.
Table:MajorCreationDuration
HARDNESSANDRARITYEXAMPLES DURATION
Vegetablematter 2hr./level
Stone,crystal,basemetals 1hr./level
Preciousmetals 20min./level
Gems 10min./level
Raremetal1 1round/level
1
Includesadamantine,alchemicalsilver,andmithral.Youcantusemajorcreationtocreateacoldironitem.
MajorImage
Illusion(Figment)
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz3
Thisspellfunctionslikesilentimage,exceptthatsound,smell,andthermalillusionsareincludedinthespelleffect.While
concentrating,youcanmovetheimagewithintherange.
Theimagedisappearswhenstruckbyanopponentunlessyoucausetheillusiontoreactappropriately.
MakeWhole
Transmutation
Level:Clr2
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Target:Oneobjectofupto10cu.ft./level
Thisspellfunctionslikemending,exceptthatmakewholecompletelyrepairsanobjectmadeofanysubstance,evenone
withmultiplebreaks,tobeasstrongasnew.Thespelldoesnotrestorethemagicalabilitiesofabrokenmagicitemmade
whole,anditcannotmendbrokenmagicrods,staffs,orwands.Thespelldoesnotrepairitemsthathavebeenwarped,
burned,disintegrated,groundtopowder,melted,orvaporized,nordoesitaffectcreatures(includingconstructs).
MarkofJustice
Necromancy
Level:Clr5,Pal4
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Duration:Permanent;seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Youdrawanindeliblemarkonthesubjectandstatesomebehavioronthepartofthesubjectthatwillactivatethemark.
Whenactivated,themarkcursesthesubject.Typically,youdesignatesomesortofcriminalbehaviorthatactivatesthe
mark,butyoucanpickanyactyouplease.Theeffectofthemarkisidenticalwiththeeffectofbestowcurse.
Sincethisspelltakes10minutestocastandinvolveswritingonthetarget,youcancastitonlyonacreaturethatiswilling
orrestrained.
Liketheeffectofbestowcurse,amarkofjusticecannotbedispelled,butitcanberemovedwithabreakenchantment,
limitedwish,miracle,removecurse,orwishspell.Removecurseworksonlyifitscasterlevelisequaltoorhigherthanyour
markofjusticecasterlevel.Theserestrictionsapplyregardlessofwhetherthemarkhasactivated.
Mass(SpellName)
Anyspellwhosenamebeginswithmassisalphabetizedinthischapteraccordingtothesecondwordofthespellname.
Thus,thedescriptionofamassspellappearsnearthedescriptionofthespellonwhichitisbased.Spellchainsthathave
massspellsinthemincludethosebasedonthespellsbearsendurance,bullsstrength,catsgrace,charmmonster,cure
criticalwounds,curelightwounds,curemoderatewounds,cureseriouswounds,eaglessplendor,enlargeperson,foxs
cunning,heal,holdmonster,holdperson,inflictcriticalwounds,inflictlightwounds,inflictmoderatewounds,inflict
seriouswounds,invisibility,owlswisdom,reduceperson,andsuggestion.
Maze
Level:Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S
Target:Onecreature
Duration:Seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Youbanishthesubjectintoanextradimensionallabyrinthofforceplanes.Eachroundonitsturn,itmayattemptaDC20
Intelligencechecktoescapethelabyrinthasafullroundaction.Ifthesubjectdoesntescape,themazedisappearsafter10
minutes,forcingthesubjecttoleave.
Onescapingorleavingthemaze,thesubjectreappearswhereithadbeenwhenthemazespellwascast.Ifthislocationis
filledwithasolidobject,thesubjectappearsinthenearestopenspace.Spellsandabilitiesthatmoveacreaturewithina
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plane,suchasteleportanddimensiondoor,donothelpacreatureescapeamazespell,althoughaplaneshiftspellallowsit
toexittowhateverplaneisdesignatedinthatspell.Minotaursarenotaffectedbythisspell.
MeldintoStone
Transmutation[Earth]
Level:Clr3,Drd3
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Personal
Target:You
Meldintostoneenablesyoutomeldyourbodyandpossessionsintoasingleblockofstone.Thestonemustbelarge
enoughtoaccommodateyourbodyinallthreedimensions.Whenthecastingiscomplete,youandnotmorethan100
poundsofnonlivinggearmergewiththestone.Ifeitherconditionisviolated,thespellfailsandiswasted.
Whileinthestone,youremainincontact,howevertenuous,withthefaceofthestonethroughwhichyoumelded.You
remainawareofthepassageoftimeandcancastspellsonyourselfwhilehidinginthestone.Nothingthatgoesonoutside
thestonecanbeseen,butyoucanstillhearwhathappensaroundyou.Minorphysicaldamagetothestonedoesnotharm
you,butitspartialdestruction(totheextentthatyounolongerfitwithinit)expelsyouanddealsyou5d6pointsof
damage.ThestonescompletedestructionexpelsyouandslaysyouinstantlyunlessyoumakeaDC18Fortitudesave.
Anytimebeforethedurationexpires,youcanstepoutofthestonethroughthesurfacethatyouentered.Ifthespells
durationexpiresortheeffectisdispelledbeforeyouvoluntarilyexitthestone,youareviolentlyexpelledandtake5d6
pointsofdamage.
Thefollowingspellsharmyouifcastuponthestonethatyouareoccupying:Stonetofleshexpelsyouanddealsyou5d6
pointsofdamage.Stoneshapedealsyou3d6pointsofdamagebutdoesnotexpelyou.Transmuterocktomudexpelsyou
andthenslaysyouinstantlyunlessyoumakeaDC18Fortitudesave,inwhichcaseyouaremerelyexpelled.Finally,
passwallexpelsyouwithoutdamage.
Mending
Transmutation
Components:V,S
Range:10ft.
Target:Oneobjectofupto1lb.
Mendingrepairssmallbreaksortearsinobjects(butnotwarps,suchasmightbecausedbyawarpwoodspell).Itwillweld
brokenmetallicobjectssuchasaring,achainlink,amedallion,oraslenderdagger,providingbutonebreakexists.
Ceramicorwoodenobjectswithmultiplebreakscanbeinvisiblyrejoinedtobeasstrongasnew.Aholeinaleathersackor
awineskiniscompletelyhealedoverbymending.Thespellcanrepairamagicitem,buttheitemsmagicalabilitiesarenot
restored.Thespellcannotmendbrokenmagicrods,staffs,orwands,nordoesitaffectcreatures(includingconstructs).
Message
Transmutation[LanguageDependent]
Level:Brd0,Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S,F
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Targets:Onecreature/level
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcanwhispermessagesandreceivewhisperedreplieswithlittlechanceofbeingoverheard.Youpointyourfingerat
eachcreatureyouwanttoreceivethemessage.Whenyouwhisper,thewhisperedmessageisaudibletoalltargeted
creatureswithinrange.Magicalsilence,1footofstone,1inchofcommonmetal(orathinsheetoflead),or3feetofwood
ordirtblocksthespell.Themessagedoesnothavetotravelinastraightline.Itcancircumventabarrierifthereisanopen
pathbetweenyouandthesubject,andthepathsentirelengthlieswithinthespellsrange.Thecreaturesthatreceivethe
messagecanwhisperareplythatyouhear.Thespelltransmitssound,notmeaning.Itdoesnttranscendlanguagebarriers.
Note:Tospeakamessage,youmustmouththewordsandwhisper,possiblyallowingobserverstheopportunitytoread
yourlips.
Focus:Ashortpieceofcopperwire.
MeteorSwarm
Evocation[Fire]
Level:Sor/Wiz9
Components:V,S
Area:Four40ft.radiusspreads;seetext
SavingThrow:NoneorReflexhalf;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Meteorswarmisaverypowerfulandspectacularspellthatissimilartofireballinmanyaspects.Whenyoucastit,four2
footdiameterspheresspringfromyouroutstretchedhandandstreakinstraightlinestothespotsyouselect.Themeteor
spheresleaveafierytrailofsparks.
Ifyouaimasphereataspecificcreature,youmaymakearangedtouchattacktostrikethetargetwiththemeteor.Any
creaturestruckbyoneofthesespherestakes2d6pointsofbludgeoningdamage(nosave)andreceivesnosavingthrow
againstthespheresfiredamage(seebelow).Ifatargetedspheremissesitstarget,itsimplyexplodesatthenearestcorner
ofthetargetsspace.Youmayaimmorethanonemeteoratthesametarget.
Onceaspherereachesitsdestination,itexplodesina40footradiusspread,dealing6d6pointsoffiredamagetoeach
creatureinthearea.Ifacreatureiswithintheareaofmorethanonesphere,itmustsaveseparatelyagainsteach.(Fire
resistanceappliestoeachspheresdamageindividually.)
MindBlank
Abjuration
Level:Protection8,Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S
Target:Onecreature
Duration:24hours
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Thesubjectisprotectedfromalldevicesandspellsthatdetect,influence,orreademotionsorthoughts.Thisspellprotects
againstallmindaffectingspellsandeffectsaswellasinformationgatheringbydivinationspellsoreffects.Mindblankeven
foilslimitedwish,miracle,andwishspellswhentheyareusedinsuchawayastoaffectthesubjectsmindortogain
informationaboutit.Inthecaseofscryingthatscansanareathecreatureisin,suchasarcaneeye,thespellworksbutthe
creaturesimplyisntdetected.Scryingattemptsthataretargetedspecificallyatthesubjectdonotworkatall.
MindFog
Level:Brd5,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S
Duration:30minutesand2d6rounds;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Mindfogproducesabankofthinmistthatweakensthementalresistanceofthosecaughtinit.Creaturesinthemindfog
takea10competencepenaltyonWisdomchecksandWillsaves.(Acreaturethatsuccessfullysavesagainstthefogisnot
affectedandneednotmakefurthersavesevenifitremainsinthefog.)Affectedcreaturestakethepenaltyaslongasthey
remaininthefogandfor2d6roundsthereafter.Thefogisstationaryandlastsfor30minutes(oruntildispersedbywind).
Amoderatewind(11+mph)dispersesthefoginfourrounds;astrongwind(21+mph)dispersesthefogin1round.
Thefogisthinanddoesnotsignificantlyhampervision.
MinorCreation
Level:Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:1minute
Range:0ft.
Effect:Unattended,nonmagicalobjectofnonlivingplantmatter,upto1cu.ft./level
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcreateanonmagical,unattendedobjectofnonliving,vegetablematter.Thevolumeoftheitemcreatedcannotexceed1
cubicfootpercasterlevel.Youmustsucceedonanappropriateskillchecktomakeacomplexitem.
Attemptingtouseanycreatedobjectasamaterialcomponentcausesthespelltofail.
MaterialComponent:Atinypieceofmatterofthesamesortofitemyouplantocreatewithminorcreation.
MinorImage
Illusion(Figment)
Level:Brd2,Sor/Wiz2
Thisspellfunctionslikesilentimage,exceptthatminorimageincludessomeminorsoundsbutnotunderstandablespeech.
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Miracle
Evocation
Level:Clr9,Luck9
Components:V,S,XP;seetext
Range:Seetext
Duration:Seetext
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Youdontsomuchcastamiracleasrequestone.Youstatewhatyouwouldliketohavehappenandrequestthatyourdeity
(orthepoweryoupraytoforspells)intercede.
Amiraclecandoanyofthefollowingthings.
Duplicateanyclericspellof8thlevelorlower(includingspellstowhichyouhaveaccessbecauseofyourdomains).
Duplicateanyotherspellof7thlevelorlower.
Undotheharmfuleffectsofcertainspells,suchasfeeblemindorinsanity.
Haveanyeffectwhosepowerlevelisinlinewiththeaboveeffects.
Ifthemiraclehasanyoftheaboveeffects,castingithasnoexperiencepointcost.
Alternatively,aclericcanmakeaverypowerfulrequest.Castingsuchamiraclecoststhecleric5,000XPbecauseofthe
powerfuldivineenergiesinvolved.Examplesofespeciallypowerfulmiraclesofthissortcouldincludethefollowing.
Swingingthetideofabattleinyourfavorbyraisingfallenalliestocontinuefighting.
Movingyouandyourallies,withallyourandtheirgear,fromoneplanetoanotherthroughplanarbarrierstoaspecific
localewithnochanceoferror.
Protectingacityfromanearthquake,volcaniceruption,flood,orothermajornaturaldisaster.
Inanyevent,arequestthatisoutoflinewiththedeitys(oralignments)natureisrefused.
Aduplicatedspellallowssavingthrowsandspellresistanceasnormal,butthesaveDCsareasfora9thlevelspell.Whena
miracleduplicatesaspellthathasanXPcost,youmustpaythatcost.Whenamiraclespellduplicatesaspellwitha
materialcomponentthatcostsmorethan100gp,youmustprovidethatcomponent.
XPCost:5,000XP(forsomeusesofthemiraclespell;seeabove).
MirageArcana
Illusion(Glamer)
Level:Brd5,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S
Area:One20ft.cube/level(S)
Duration:Concentration+1hour/level(D)
Thisspellfunctionslikehallucinatoryterrain,exceptthatitenablesyoutomakeanyareaappeartobesomethingother
thanitis.Theillusionincludesaudible,visual,tactile,andolfactoryelements.Unlikehallucinatoryterrain,thespellcan
altertheappearanceofstructures(oraddthemwherenonearepresent).Still,itcantdisguise,conceal,oraddcreatures
(thoughcreatureswithintheareamighthidethemselveswithintheillusionjustastheycanhidethemselveswithinareal
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MirrorImage
Illusion(Figment)
Level:Brd2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S
Range:Personal;seetext
Target:You
Severalillusoryduplicatesofyoupopintobeing,makingitdifficultforenemiestoknowwhichtargettoattack.The
figmentsstaynearyouanddisappearwhenstruck.
Mirrorimagecreates1d4imagesplusoneimageperthreecasterlevels(maximumeightimagestotal).Thesefigments
separatefromyouandremaininacluster,eachwithin5feetofatleastoneotherfigmentoryou.Youcanmoveintoand
throughamirrorimage.Whenyouandthemirrorimageseparate,observerscantusevisionorhearingtotellwhichoneis
youandwhichtheimage.Thefigmentsmayalsomovethrougheachother.Thefigmentsmimicyouractions,pretendingto
castspellswhenyoucastaspell,drinkpotionswhenyoudrinkapotion,levitatewhenyoulevitate,andsoon.
Enemiesattemptingtoattackyouorcastspellsatyoumustselectfromamongindistinguishabletargets.Generally,roll
randomlytoseewhethertheselectedtargetisrealorafigment.Anysuccessfulattackagainstanimagedestroysit.An
imagesACis10+yoursizemodifier+yourDexmodifier.Figmentsseemtoreactnormallytoareaspells(suchaslooking
liketheyreburnedordeadafterbeinghitbyafireball).
Whilemoving,youcanmergewithandsplitofffromfigmentssothatenemieswhohavelearnedwhichimageisrealare
againconfounded.
Anattackermustbeabletoseetheimagestobefooled.Ifyouareinvisibleoranattackershutshisorhereyes,thespell
hasnoeffect.(Beingunabletoseecarriesthesamepenaltiesasbeingblinded.)
Misdirection
Illusion(Glamer)
Level:Brd2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S
Target:Onecreatureorobject,uptoa10ft.cubeinsize
SpellResistance:No
Bymeansofthisspell,youmisdirecttheinformationfromdivinationspellsthatrevealauras(detectevil,detectmagic,
discernlies,andthelike).Oncastingthespell,youchooseanotherobjectwithinrange.Forthedurationofthespell,the
subjectofmisdirectionisdetectedasifitweretheotherobject.(Neitherthesubjectnortheotherobjectgetsasaving
throwagainstthiseffect.)Detectionspellsprovideinformationbasedonthesecondobjectratherthanontheactualtarget
ofthedetectionunlessthecasterofthedetectionsucceedsonaWillsave.Forinstance,youcouldmakeyourselfdetectasa
treeifonewerewithinrangeatcasting:notevil,notlying,notmagical,neutralinalignment,andsoforth.Thisspelldoes
notaffectothertypesofdivinationmagic(augury,detectthoughts,clairaudience/clairvoyance,andthelike).
Mislead
Illusion(Figment,Glamer)
Level:Brd5,Luck6,Sor/Wiz6,Trickery6
Components:S
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Target/Effect:You/oneillusorydouble
Duration:1round/level(D)andconcentration+3rounds;seetext
SavingThrow:NoneorWilldisbelief(ifinteractedwith);seetext
SpellResistance:No
Youbecomeinvisible(asimprovedinvisibility,aglamer),andatthesametime,anillusorydoubleofyou(asmajorimage,a
figment)appears.Youarethenfreetogoelsewherewhileyourdoublemovesaway.Thedoubleappearswithinrangebut
thereaftermovesasyoudirectit(whichrequiresconcentrationbeginningonthefirstroundafterthecasting).Youcan
makethefigmentappearsuperimposedperfectlyoveryourownbodysothatobserversdontnoticeanimageappearing
andyouturninginvisible.Youandthefigmentcanthenmoveindifferentdirections.Thedoublemovesatyourspeedand
cantalkandgestureasifitwerereal,butitcannotattackorcastspells,thoughitcanpretendtodoso.
Theillusorydoublelastsaslongasyouconcentrateuponit,plus3additionalrounds.Afteryouceaseconcentration,the
illusorydoublecontinuestocarryoutthesameactivityuntilthedurationexpires.Theimprovedinvisibilitylastsfor1
roundperlevel,regardlessofconcentration.
MnemonicEnhancer
Transmutation
Level:Wiz4
Components:V,S,M,F
Range:Personal
Target:You
Castingthisspellallowsyoutoprepareadditionalspellsorretainspellsrecentlycast.Pickoneofthesetwoversionswhen
thespelliscast.
Prepare:Youprepareuptothreeadditionallevelsofspells.Acantripcountsas1/2levelforthispurpose.Youprepareand
castthesespellsnormally.
Retain:Youretainanyspellof3rdlevelorlowerthatyouhadcastupto1roundbeforeyoustartedcastingthemnemonic
enhancer.Thisrestoresthepreviouslycastspelltoyourmind.
Ineitherevent,thespellorspellspreparedorretainedfadeafter24hours(ifnotcast).
MaterialComponent:Apieceofstring,andinkconsistingofsquidsecretionwithblackdragonsblood.
Focus:Anivoryplaqueofatleast50gpvalue.
ModifyMemory
Level:Brd4
Components:V,S
CastingTime:1round;seetext
Duration:Permanent
SpellResistance:Yes
Youreachintothesubjectsmindandmodifyasmanyas5minutesofitsmemoriesinoneofthefollowingways.
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Eliminateallmemoryofaneventthesubjectactuallyexperienced.Thisspellcannotnegatecharm,geas/quest,
suggestion,orsimilarspells.
Allowthesubjecttorecallwithperfectclarityaneventitactuallyexperienced.
Changethedetailsofaneventthesubjectactuallyexperienced.
Implantamemoryofaneventthesubjectneverexperienced.
Castingthespelltakes1round.Ifthesubjectfailstosave,youproceedwiththespellbyspendingasmuchas5minutes(a
periodoftimeequaltotheamountofmemorytimeyouwanttomodify)visualizingthememoryyouwishtomodifyinthe
subject.Ifyourconcentrationisdisturbedbeforethevisualizationiscomplete,orifthesubjectiseverbeyondthespells
rangeduringthistime,thespellislost.
Amodifiedmemorydoesnotnecessarilyaffectthesubjectsactions,particularlyifitcontradictsthecreaturesnatural
inclinations.Anillogicalmodifiedmemoryisdismissedbythecreatureasabaddreamoramemorymuddiedbytoomuch
wine.
MomentofPrescience
Divination
Level:Luck8,Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S
Range:Personal
Target:You
Duration:1hour/leveloruntildischarged
Thisspellgrantsyouapowerfulsixthsenseinrelationtoyourself.Onceduringthespellsduration,youmaychoosetouse
itseffect.Thisspellgrantsyouaninsightbonusequaltoyourcasterlevel(maximum+25)onanysingleattackroll,
opposedabilityorskillcheck,orsavingthrow.Alternatively,youcanapplytheinsightbonustoyourACagainstasingle
attack(evenifflatfooted).Activatingtheeffectdoesnttakeanaction;youcanevenactivateitonanothercharactersturn
ifneeded.Youmustchoosetousethemomentofpresciencebeforeyoumaketherollitistomodify.Onceused,thespell
ends.
Youcanthavemorethanonemomentofprescienceactiveonyouatthesametime.
Mount
Level:Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:1round
Effect:Onemount
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Yousummonalighthorseorapony(yourchoice)toserveyouasamount.Thesteedserveswillinglyandwell.Themount
comeswithabitandbridleandaridingsaddle.
MaterialComponent:Abitofhorsehair.
MoveEarth
Level:Drd6,Sor/Wiz6
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Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:Seetext
Area:Dirtinanareaupto750ft.squareandupto10ft.deep(S)
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Moveearthmovesdirt(clay,loam,sand),possiblycollapsingembankments,movinghillocks,shiftingdunes,andsoforth.
However,innoeventcanrockformationsbecollapsedormoved.Theareatobeaffecteddeterminesthecastingtime.For
every150footsquare(upto10feetdeep),castingtakes10minutes.Themaximumarea,750feetby750feet,takes4
hoursand10minutestomove.
Thisspelldoesnotviolentlybreakthesurfaceoftheground.Instead,itcreateswavelikecrestsandtroughs,withtheearth
reactingwithglacierlikefluidityuntilthedesiredresultisachieved.Trees,structures,rockformations,andsucharemostly
unaffectedexceptforchangesinelevationandrelativetopography.
Thespellcannotbeusedfortunnelingandisgenerallytooslowtotraporburycreatures.Itsprimaryuseisfordiggingor
fillingmoatsorforadjustingterraincontoursbeforeabattle.
Thisspellhasnoeffectonearthcreatures.
MaterialComponent:Amixtureofsoils(clay,loam,andsand)inasmallbag,andanironblade.
NeutralizePoison
Level:Brd4,Clr4,Drd3,Pal4,Rgr3
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Touch
Target:Creatureorobjectofupto1cu.ft./leveltouched
Youdetoxifyanysortofvenominthecreatureorobjecttouched.Apoisonedcreaturesuffersnoadditionaleffectsfromthe
poison,andanytemporaryeffectsareended,butthespelldoesnotreverseinstantaneouseffects,suchashitpointdamage,
temporaryabilitydamage,oreffectsthatdontgoawayontheirown.
Thecreatureisimmunetoanypoisonitisexposedtoduringthedurationofthespell.Unlikewithdelaypoison,such
effectsarentpostponeduntilafterthedurationthecreatureneednotmakeanysavesagainstpoisoneffectsappliedtoit
duringthelengthofthespell.
Thisspellcaninsteadneutralizethepoisoninapoisonouscreatureorobjectforthedurationofthespell,atthecasters
option.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Abitofcharcoal.
Nightmare
Illusion(Phantasm)[MindAffecting,Evil]
Level:Brd5,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S
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Range:Unlimited
SpellResistance:Yes
Yousendahideousandunsettlingphantasmalvisiontoaspecificcreaturethatyounameorotherwisespecifically
designate.
Thenightmarepreventsrestfulsleepandcauses1d10pointsofdamage.Thenightmareleavesthesubjectfatiguedand
unabletoregainarcanespellsforthenext24hours.
Thedifficultyofthesavedependsonhowwellyouknowthesubjectandwhatsortofphysicalconnection(ifany)youhave
tothatcreature.
Table:NightmareWillSaveModifiersForKnowledge
KNOWLEDGE WILLSAVEMODIFIER
None1 +10
Secondhand(youhaveheardofthesubject) +5
Firsthand(youhavemetthesubject) +0
Familiar(youknowthesubjectwell) 5
1
Youmusthavesomesortofconnectiontoacreatureyouhavenoknowledgeof.
Table:NightmareWillSaveModifiersForConnection
CONNECTION WILLSAVEMODIFIER
Likenessorpicture 2
Possessionorgarment 4
Bodypart,lockofhair,bitofnail,etc. 10
Dispelevilcastonthesubjectwhileyouarecastingthespelldispelsthenightmareandcausesyoutobestunnedfor10
minutespercasterlevelofthedispelevil.
Iftherecipientisawakewhenthespellbegins,youcanchoosetoceasecasting(endingthespell)ortoenteratranceuntil
therecipientgoestosleep,whereuponyoubecomealertagainandcompletethecasting.Ifyouaredisturbedduringthe
trance,youmustsucceedonaConcentrationcheckasifyouwereinthemidstofcastingaspellorthespellends.
Ifyouchoosetoenteratrance,youarenotawareofyoursurroundingsortheactivitiesaroundyouwhileinthetrance.
Youaredefenseless,bothphysicallyandmentally,whileinthetrance.(Youalwaysfailanysavingthrow,forexample.)
Creatureswhodontsleep(suchaselves,butnothalfelves)ordreamareimmunetothisspell.
Nondetection
Abjuration
Level:Rgr4,Sor/Wiz3,Trickery3
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Target:Creatureorobjecttouched
Thewardedcreatureorobjectbecomesdifficulttodetectbydivinationspellssuchasclairaudience/clairvoyance,locate
object,anddetectspells.Nondetectionalsopreventslocationbysuchmagicitemsascrystalballs.Ifadivinationis
attemptedagainstthewardedcreatureoritem,thecasterofthedivinationmustsucceedonacasterlevelcheck(1d20+
casterlevel)againstaDCof11+thecasterlevelofthespellcasterwhocastnondetection.Ifyoucastnondetectionon
yourselforonanitemcurrentlyinyourpossession,theDCis15+yourcasterlevel.
Ifcastonacreature,nondetectionwardsthecreaturesgearaswellasthecreatureitself.
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MaterialComponent:Apinchofdiamonddustworth50gp.
ObscureObject
Abjuration
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Touch
Target:Oneobjecttouchedofupto100lb./level
Duration:8hours(D)
Thisspellhidesanobjectfromlocationbydivination(scrying)effects,suchasthescryingspelloracrystalball.Suchan
attemptautomaticallyfails(ifthedivinationistargetedontheobject)orfailstoperceivetheobject(ifthedivinationis
targetedonanearbylocation,object,orperson).
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Apieceofchameleonskin.
ObscuringMist
Level:Air1,Clr1,Drd1,Sor/Wiz1,Water1
Components:V,S
Range:20ft.
Effect:Cloudspreadsin20ft.radiusfromyou,20ft.high
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Amistyvaporarisesaroundyou.Itisstationaryoncecreated.Thevaporobscuresallsight,includingdarkvision,beyond5
feet.Acreature5feetawayhasconcealment(attackshavea20%misschance).Creaturesfartherawayhavetotal
concealment(50%misschance,andtheattackercannotusesighttolocatethetarget).
Amoderatewind(11+mph),suchasfromagustofwindspell,dispersesthefogin4rounds.Astrongwind(21+mph)
dispersesthefogin1round.Afireball,flamestrike,orsimilarspellburnsawaythefogintheexplosiveorfieryspellsarea.
Awalloffireburnsawaythefogintheareaintowhichitdealsdamage.
Thisspelldoesnotfunctionunderwater.
Open/Close
Transmutation
Level:Brd0,Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S,F
Target:Objectweighingupto30lb.orportalthatcanbeopenedorclosed
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Youcanopenorclose(yourchoice)adoor,chest,box,window,bag,pouch,bottle,barrel,orothercontainer.Ifanything
resiststhisactivity(suchasabaronadoororalockonachest),thespellfails.Inaddition,thespellcanonlyopenand
closethingsweighing30poundsorless.Thus,doors,chests,andsimilarobjectssizedforenormouscreaturesmaybe
beyondthisspellsabilitytoaffect.
Focus:Abrasskey.
OrdersWrath
Evocation[Lawful]
Level:Law4
Components:V,S
Area:Nonlawfulcreatureswithinaburstthatfillsa30ft.cube
Duration:Instantaneous(1round);seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Youchannellawfulpowertosmiteenemies.Thepowertakestheformofathreedimensionalgridofenergy.Onlychaotic
andneutral(notlawful)creaturesareharmedbythespell.
Thespelldeals1d8pointsofdamagepertwocasterlevels(maximum5d8)tochaoticcreatures(or1d6pointsofdamage
percasterlevel,maximum10d6,tochaoticoutsiders)andcausesthemtobedazedfor1round.AsuccessfulWillsave
reducesthedamagetohalfandnegatesthedazeeffect.
Thespelldealsonlyhalfdamagetocreatureswhoareneitherchaoticnorlawful,andtheyarenotdazed.Theycanreduce
thedamageinhalfagain(downtoonequarteroftheroll)withasuccessfulWillsave.
OverlandFlight
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S
Range:Personal
Target:You
Thisspellfunctionslikeaflyspell,exceptyoucanflyataspeedof40feet(30feetifwearingmediumorheavyarmor,orif
carryingamediumorheavyload)withaveragemaneuverability.Whenusingthisspellforlongdistancemovement,you
canhustlewithouttakingnonlethaldamage(aforcedmarchstillrequiresConstitutionchecks).Thismeansyoucancover
64milesinaneighthourperiodofflight(or48milesataspeedof30feet).
OwlsWisdom
Transmutation
Level:Clr2,Drd2,Pal2,Rgr2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Touch
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SpellResistance:Yes
Thetransmutedcreaturebecomeswiser.Thespellgrantsa+4enhancementbonustoWisdom,addingtheusualbenefitto
Wisdomrelatedskills.Clerics,druids,paladins,andrangers(andotherWisdombasedspellcasters)whoreceiveowls
wisdomdonotgainanyadditionalbonusspellsfortheincreasedWisdom,butthesaveDCsfortheirspellsincrease.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Afewfeathers,orapinchofdroppings,fromanowl.
OwlsWisdom,Mass
Transmutation
Thisspellfunctionslikeowlswisdom,exceptthatitaffectsmultiplecreatures.
Passwall
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Effect:5ft.by8ft.opening,10ft.deepplus5ft.deepperthreeadditionallevels
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcreateapassagethroughwooden,plaster,orstonewalls,butnotthroughmetalorotherhardermaterials.Thepassage
is10feetdeepplusanadditional5feetdeepperthreecasterlevelsabove9th(15feetat12th,20feetat15th,anda
maximumof25feetdeepat18thlevel).Ifthewallsthicknessismorethanthedepthofthepassagecreated,thenasingle
passwallsimplymakesanicheorshorttunnel.Severalpasswallspellscanthenformacontinuingpassagetobreachvery
thickwalls.Whenpasswallends,creatureswithinthepassageareejectedoutthenearestexit.Ifsomeonedispelsthe
passwalloryoudismissit,creaturesinthepassageareejectedoutthefarexit,ifthereisone,oroutthesoleexitifthereis
onlyone.
MaterialComponent:Apinchofsesameseeds.
PasswithoutTrace
Transmutation
Level:Drd1,Rgr1
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Targets:Onecreature/leveltouched
Thesubjectorsubjectscanmovethroughanytypeofterrainandleaveneitherfootprintsnorscent.Trackingthesubjectsis
impossiblebynonmagicalmeans.
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Permanency
Universal
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,XP
CastingTime:2rounds
Range:Seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellmakescertainotherspellspermanent.
Dependingonthespell,youmustbeofaminimumcasterlevelandmustexpendanumberofXP.
Youcanmakethefollowingspellspermanentinregardtoyourself.
Table:PermanencyForPersonalUse
SPELL MINIMUMCASTERLEVEL XPCOST
Arcanesight 11th 1,500XP
Comprehendlanguages 9th 500XP
Darkvision 10th 1,000XP
Detectmagic 9th 500XP
Readmagic 9th 500XP
Seeinvisibility 10th 1,000XP
Tongues 11th 1,500XP
Youcastthedesiredspellandthenfollowitwiththepermanencyspell.Youcannotcastthesespellsonothercreatures.This
applicationofpermanencycanbedispelledonlybyacasterofhigherlevelthanyouwerewhenyoucastthespell.
Inadditiontopersonaluse,permanencycanbeusedtomakethefollowingspellspermanentonyourself,anothercreature,
oranobject(asappropriate).
Table:PermanencyForAnyUse
Enlargeperson 9th 500XP
Magicfang 9th 500XP
Magicfang,greater 11th 1,500XP
Reduceperson 9th 500XP
Resistance 9th 500XP
Telepathicbond1 13th 2,500XP
1
Onlybondstwocreaturespercastingofpermanency.
Additionally,thefollowingspellscanbecastuponobjectsorareasonlyandrenderedpermanent.
Table:PermanencyForObject/AreaUse
Alarm 9th 500XP
Animateobjects 14th 3,000XP
Dancinglights 9th 500XP
Ghostsound 9th 500XP
Gustofwind 11th 1,500XP
Invisibility 10th 1,000XP
Magesprivatesanctum 13th 2,500XP
Magicmouth 10th 1,000XP
Phasedoor 15th 3,500XP
Prismaticsphere 17th 4,500XP
Prismaticwall 16th 4,000XP
Shrinkitem 11th 1,500XP
Solidfog 12th 2,000XP
Stinkingcloud 11th 1,500XP
Symbolofdeath 16th 4,000XP
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Symboloffear 14th 3,000XP
Symbolofinsanity 16th 4,000XP
Symbolofpain 13th 2,500XP
Symbolofpersuasion 14th 3,000XP
Symbolofsleep 16th 4,000XP
Symbolofstunning 15th 3,500XP
Symbolofweakness 15th 3,500XP
Teleportationcircle 17th 4,500XP
Walloffire 12th 2,000XP
Wallofforce 13th 2,500XP
Web 10th 1,000XP
Spellscastonothercreatures,objects,orlocations(notonyou)arevulnerabletodispelmagicasnormal.
XPCost:Seetablesabove.
PermanentImage
Illusion(Figment)
Level:Brd6,Sor/Wiz6
Effect:Figmentthatcannotextendbeyonda20ft.cube+one10ft.cube/level(S)
Thisspellfunctionslikesilentimage,exceptthatthefigmentincludesvisual,auditory,olfactory,andthermalelements,and
thespellispermanent.Byconcentrating,youcanmovetheimagewithinthelimitsoftherange,butitisstaticwhileyou
arenotconcentrating.
MaterialComponent:Abitoffleecepluspowderedjadeworth100gp.
PersistentImage
Illusion(Figment)
Level:Brd5,Sor/Wiz5
Thisspellfunctionslikesilentimage,exceptthatthefigmentincludesvisual,auditory,olfactory,andthermalcomponents,
andthefigmentfollowsascriptdeterminedbyyou.Thefigmentfollowsthatscriptwithoutyourhavingtoconcentrateon
it.Theillusioncanincludeintelligiblespeechifyouwish.
MaterialComponent:Abitoffleeceandseveralgrainsofsand.
PhantasmalKiller
Illusion(Phantasm)[Fear,MindAffecting]
Level:Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S
SavingThrow:Willdisbelief(ifinteractedwith),thenFortitudepartial;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Youcreateaphantasmalimageofthemostfearsomecreatureimaginabletothesubjectsimplybyformingthefearsofthe
subjectssubconsciousmindintosomethingthatitsconsciousmindcanvisualize:thismosthorriblebeast.Onlythespells
subjectcanseethephantasmalkiller.Youseeonlyavagueshape.ThetargetfirstgetsaWillsavetorecognizetheimageas
unreal.Ifthatsavefails,thephantasmtouchesthesubject,andthesubjectmustsucceedonaFortitudesaveordiefrom
fear.EveniftheFortitudesaveissuccessful,thesubjecttakes3d6pointsofdamage.
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Ifthesubjectofaphantasmalkillerattacksucceedsindisbelievingandiswearingahelmoftelepathy,thebeastcanbe
turneduponyou.Youmustthendisbelieveitorbecomesubjecttoitsdeadlyfearattack.
PhantomSteed
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S
Range:0ft.
Effect:Onequasireal,horselikecreature
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
YouconjureaLarge,quasireal,horselikecreature.Thesteedcanberiddenonlybyyouorbytheonepersonforwhomyou
specificallycreatedthemount.Aphantomsteedhasablackheadandbody,graymaneandtail,andsmokecolored,
insubstantialhoovesthatmakenosound.Ithaswhatseemstobeasaddle,bit,andbridle.Itdoesnotfight,butanimals
shunitandrefusetoattackit.
ThemounthasanACof18(1size,+4naturalarmor,+5Dex)and7hitpoints+1hitpointpercasterlevel.Ifitlosesall
itshitpoints,thephantomsteeddisappears.Aphantomsteedhasaspeedof20feetpercasterlevel,toamaximumof240
feet.Itcanbearitsridersweightplusupto10poundspercasterlevel.
Thesemountsgaincertainpowersaccordingtocasterlevel.Amountsabilitiesincludethoseofmountsoflowercaster
levels.
8thLevel:Themountcanrideoversandy,muddy,orevenswampygroundwithoutdifficultyordecreaseinspeed.
10thLevel:Themountcanusewaterwalkatwill(asthespell,noactionrequiredtoactivatethisability).
12thLevel:Themountcanuseairwalkatwill(asthespell,noactionrequiredtoactivatethisability)forupto1roundat
atime,afterwhichitfallstotheground.
14thLevel:Themountcanflyatitsspeed(averagemaneuverability).
PhantomTrap
Illusion(Glamer)
Level:Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellmakesalockorothersmallmechanismseemtobetrappedtoanyonewhocandetecttraps.Youplacethespell
uponanysmallmechanismordevice,suchasalock,hinge,hasp,cork,cap,orratchet.Anycharacterabletodetecttraps,
orwhousesanyspellordeviceenablingtrapdetection,is100%certainarealtrapexists.Ofcourse,theeffectisillusory
andnothinghappensifthetrapissprung;itsprimarypurposeistofrightenawaythievesormakethemwasteprecious
time.
Ifanotherphantomtrapisactivewithin50feetwhenthespelliscast,thecastingfails.
MaterialComponent:Apieceofironpyritetouchedtotheobjecttobetrappedwhiletheobjectissprinkledwithaspecial
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dustrequiring50gptoprepare.
PhaseDoor
Components:V
Range:0ft.
Effect:Ethereal5ft.by8ft.opening,10ft.deep+5ft.deepperthreelevels
Duration:Oneusagepertwolevels
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellcreatesanetherealpassagethroughwooden,plaster,orstonewalls,butnotothermaterials.Thephasedooris
invisibleandinaccessibletoallcreaturesexceptyou,andonlyyoucanusethepassage.Youdisappearwhenyouenterthe
phasedoorandappearwhenyouexit.Ifyoudesire,youcantakeoneothercreature(Mediumorsmaller)throughthe
door.Thiscountsastwousesofthedoor.Thedoordoesnotallowlight,sound,orspelleffectsthroughit,norcanyousee
throughitwithoutusingit.Thus,thespellcanprovideanescaperoute,thoughcertaincreatures,suchasphasespiders,can
followwithease.Agemoftrueseeingorsimilarmagicrevealsthepresenceofaphasedoorbutdoesnotallowitsuse.
Aphasedoorissubjecttodispelmagic.Ifanyoneiswithinthepassagewhenitisdispelled,heisharmlesslyejectedjustas
ifhewereinsideapasswalleffect.
Youcanallowothercreaturestousethephasedoorbysettingsometriggeringconditionforthedoor.Suchconditionscan
beassimpleorelaborateasyoudesire.Theycanbebasedonacreaturesname,identity,oralignment,butotherwisemust
bebasedonobservableactionsorqualities.Intangiblessuchaslevel,class,HitDice,andhitpointsdontqualify.
Phasedoorcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
PlanarAlly
Conjuration(Calling)[seetextforlesserplanarally]
Level:Clr6
Effect:Oneortwocalledelementalsoroutsiders,totalingnomorethan12HD,whichcannotbemorethan30ft.apart
whentheyappear
Thisspellfunctionslikelesserplanarally,exceptyoumaycallasinglecreatureof12HDorless,ortwocreaturesofthe
samekindwhoseHitDicetotalnomorethan12.Thecreaturesagreetohelpyouandrequestyourreturnpayment
together.
XPCost:250XP.
PlanarAlly,Greater
Conjuration(Calling)[seetextforlesserplanarally]
Level:Clr8
Effect:Uptothreecalledelementalsoroutsiders,totalingnomorethan18HD,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.
apartwhentheyappear.
Thisspellfunctionslikelesserplanarally,exceptthatyoumaycallasinglecreatureof18HDorless,oruptothree
creaturesofthesamekindwhoseHitDicetotalnomorethan18.Thecreaturesagreetohelpyouandrequestyourreturn
paymenttogether.
XPCost:500XP.
PlanarAlly,Lesser
Conjuration(Calling)[seetext]
Level:Clr4
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Components:V,S,DF,XP
Effect:Onecalledelementaloroutsiderof6HDorless
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Bycastingthisspell,yourequestyourdeitytosendyouanelementaloroutsider(of6HDorless)ofthedeityschoice.If
youservenoparticulardeity,thespellisageneralpleaansweredbyacreaturesharingyourphilosophicalalignment.Ifyou
knowanindividualcreaturesname,youmayrequestthatindividualbyspeakingthenameduringthespell(thoughyou
mightgetadifferentcreatureanyway).
Youmayaskthecreaturetoperformonetaskinexchangeforapaymentfromyou.Tasksmightrangefromthesimpleto
thecomplex.Youmustbeabletocommunicatewiththecreaturecalledinordertobargainforitsservices.
Thecreaturecalledrequiresapaymentforitsservices.Thispaymentcantakeavarietyofforms,fromdonatinggoldor
magicitemstoanalliedtemple,toagiftgivendirectlytothecreature,tosomeotheractiononyourpartthatmatchesthe
creaturesalignmentandgoals.Regardless,thispaymentmustbemadebeforethecreatureagreestoperformanyservices.
Thebargainingtakesatleast1round,soanyactionsbythecreaturebeginintheroundafteritarrives.
Atasktakingupto1minutepercasterlevelrequiresapaymentof100gpperHDofthecreaturecalled.Foratasktaking
upto1hourpercasterlevel,thecreaturerequiresapaymentof500gpperHD.Alongtermtask,onerequiringuptoone
daypercasterlevel,requiresapaymentof1,000gpperHD.
Anonhazardoustaskrequiresonlyhalftheindicatedpayment,whileanespeciallyhazardoustaskmightrequireagreater
gift.Fewifanycreatureswillacceptataskthatseemssuicidal(remember,acalledcreatureactuallydieswhenitiskilled,
unlikeasummonedcreature).However,ifthetaskisstronglyalignedwiththecreaturesethos,itmayhalveorevenwaive
thepayment.
Attheendofitstask,orwhenthedurationbargainedforexpires,thecreaturereturnstoitshomeplane(afterreporting
backtoyou,ifappropriateandpossible).
Note:Whenyouuseacallingspellthatcallsanair,chaotic,earth,evil,fire,good,lawful,orwatercreature,itisaspellof
thattype.
XPCost:100XP.
PlanarBinding
Conjuration(Calling)[seetextforlesserplanarbinding]
Level:Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S
Targets:Uptothreeelementalsoroutsiders,totalingnomorethan12HD,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
whentheyappear
Thisspellfunctionslikelesserplanarbinding,exceptthatyoumaycallasinglecreatureof12HDorless,oruptothree
creaturesofthesamekindwhoseHitDicetotalnomorethan12.Eachcreaturegetsasave,makesanindependentattempt
toescape,andmustbeindividuallypersuadedtoaidyou.
PlanarBinding,Greater
Conjuration(Calling)[seetextforlesserplanarbinding]
Level:Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S
Targets:Uptothreeelementalsoroutsiders,totalingnomorethan18HD,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
whentheyappear.
Thisspellfunctionslikelesserplanarbinding,exceptthatyoumaycallasinglecreatureof18HDorless,oruptothree
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creaturesofthesamekindwhoseHitDicetotalnomorethan18.Eachcreaturegetsasavingthrow,makesindependent
attemptstoescape,andmustbepersuadedtoaidyouindividually.
PlanarBinding,Lesser
Conjuration(Calling)[seetext]
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S
Range:Close(25ft.+5ft./2levels);seetext
Target:Oneelementaloroutsiderwith6HDorless
SpellResistance:NoandYes;seetext
Castingthisspellattemptsadangerousact:tolureacreaturefromanotherplanetoaspecificallypreparedtrap,which
mustliewithinthespellsrange.Thecalledcreatureisheldinthetrapuntilitagreestoperformoneserviceinreturnforits
freedom.
Tocreatethetrap,youmustuseamagiccirclespell,focusedinward.Thekindofcreaturetobeboundmustbeknownand
stated.Ifyouwishtocallaspecificindividual,youmustusethatindividualspropernameincastingthespell.
ThetargetcreatureisallowedaWillsavingthrow.Ifthesavingthrowsucceeds,thecreatureresiststhespell.Ifthesaving
throwfails,thecreatureisimmediatelydrawntothetrap(spellresistancedoesnotkeepitfrombeingcalled).Thecreature
canescapefromthetrapwithbysuccessfullypittingitsspellresistanceagainstyourcasterlevelcheck,bydimensional
travel,orwithasuccessfulCharismacheck(DC15+1/2yourcasterlevel+yourChamodifier).Itcantryeachmethod
onceperday.Ifitbreaksloose,itcanfleeorattackyou.Adimensionalanchorcastonthecreaturepreventsitsescapevia
dimensionaltravel.Youcanalsoemployacallingdiagram(seemagiccircleagainstevil)tomakethetrapmoresecure.
Ifthecreaturedoesnotbreakfreeofthetrap,youcankeepitboundforaslongasyoudare.Youcanattempttocompelthe
creaturetoperformaservicebydescribingtheserviceandperhapsofferingsomesortofreward.YoumakeaCharisma
checkopposedbythecreaturesCharismacheck.Thecheckisassignedabonusof+0to+6basedonthenatureofthe
serviceandthereward.Ifthecreaturewinstheopposedcheck,itrefusesservice.Newoffers,bribes,andthelikecanbe
madeortheoldonesreofferedevery24hours.Thisprocesscanberepeateduntilthecreaturepromisestoserve,untilit
breaksfree,oruntilyoudecidetogetridofitbymeansofsomeotherspell.Impossibledemandsorunreasonable
commandsareneveragreedto.Ifyourolla1ontheCharismacheck,thecreaturebreaksfreeofthebindingandcan
escapeorattackyou.
Oncetherequestedserviceiscompleted,thecreatureneedonlysoinformyoutobeinstantlysentbackwhenceitcame.
Thecreaturemightlaterseekrevenge.Ifyouassignsomeopenendedtaskthatthecreaturecannotcompletethoughits
ownactionsthespellremainsineffectforamaximumofonedaypercasterlevel,andthecreaturegainsanimmediate
chancetobreakfree.Notethatacleverrecipientcansubvertsomeinstructions.
Whenyouuseacallingspelltocallanair,chaotic,earth,evil,fire,good,lawful,orwatercreature,itisaspellofthattype.
PlaneShift
Level:Clr5,Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,F
Range:Touch
Target:Creaturetouched,oruptoeightwillingcreaturesjoininghands
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SpellResistance:Yes
Youmoveyourselforsomeothercreaturetoanotherplaneofexistenceoralternatedimension.Ifseveralwillingpersons
linkhandsinacircle,asmanyaseightcanbeaffectedbytheplaneshiftatthesametime.Preciseaccuracyastoa
particulararrivallocationontheintendedplaneisnighimpossible.FromtheMaterialPlane,youcanreachanyotherplane,
thoughyouappear5to500miles(5d%)fromyourintendeddestination.
Note:Planeshifttransportscreaturesinstantaneouslyandthenends.Thecreaturesneedtofindothermeansiftheyareto
travelback.
Focus:Asmall,forkedmetalrod.Thesizeandmetaltypedictatestowhichplaneofexistenceoralternatedimensionthe
spellsendstheaffectedcreatures.
PlantGrowth
Transmutation
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Seetext
TargetorArea:Seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Plantgrowthhasdifferenteffectsdependingontheversionchosen.
Overgrowth:Thiseffectcausesnormalvegetation(grasses,briars,bushes,creepers,thistles,trees,vines)withinlongrange
(400feet+40feetpercasterlevel)tobecomethickandovergrown.Theplantsentwinetoformathicketorjunglethat
creaturesmusthackorforceawaythrough.Speeddropsto5feet,or10feetforLargeorlargercreatures.Theareamust
havebrushandtreesinitforthisspelltotakeeffect.
Atyouroption,theareacanbea100footradiuscircle,a150footradiussemicircle,ora200footradiusquartercircle.
Youmaydesignateplaceswithintheareathatarenotaffected.
Enrichment:Thiseffecttargetsplantswithinarangeofonehalfmile,raisingtheirpotentialproductivityoverthecourseof
thenextyeartoonethirdabovenormal.
Plantgrowthcountersdiminishplants.
Thisspellhasnoeffectonplantcreatures.
Poison
Necromancy
Level:Clr4,Drd3
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
SavingThrow:Fortitudenegates;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Callinguponthevenomouspowersofnaturalpredators,youinfectthesubjectwithahorriblepoisonbymakinga
successfulmeleetouchattack.Thepoisondeals1d10pointsoftemporaryConstitutiondamageimmediatelyandanother
1d10pointsoftemporaryConstitutiondamage1minutelater.EachinstanceofdamagecanbenegatedbyaFortitudesave
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(DC10+1/2yourcasterlevel+yourWismodifier).
PolarRay
Evocation[Cold]
Level:Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S,F
Effect:Ray
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Abluewhiterayoffreezingairandicespringsfromyourhand.Youmustsucceedonarangedtouchattackwiththerayto
dealdamagetoatarget.Theraydeals1d6pointsofcolddamagepercasterlevel(maximum25d6).
Focus:Asmall,whiteceramicconeorprism.
Polymorph
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Target:Willinglivingcreaturetouched
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellfunctionslikealterself,exceptthatyouchangethewillingsubjectintoanotherformoflivingcreature.Thenew
formmaybeofthesametypeasthesubjectoranyofthefollowingtypes:aberration,animal,dragon,fey,giant,humanoid,
magicalbeast,monstroushumanoid,ooze,plant,orvermin.TheassumedformcanthavemoreHitDicethanyourcaster
level(orthesubjectsHD,whicheverislower),toamaximumof15HDat15thlevel.Youcantcauseasubjecttoassumea
formsmallerthanFine,norcanyoucauseasubjecttoassumeanincorporealorgaseousform.Thesubjectscreaturetype
andsubtype(ifany)changetomatchthenewform.
Uponchanging,thesubjectregainslosthitpointsasifithadrestedforanight(thoughthishealingdoesnotrestore
temporaryabilitydamageandprovideotherbenefitsofresting;andchangingbackdoesnothealthesubjectfurther).If
slain,thesubjectrevertstoitsoriginalform,thoughitremainsdead.
ThesubjectgainstheStrength,Dexterity,andConstitutionscoresofthenewformbutretainsitsownIntelligence,Wisdom,
andCharismascores.Italsogainsallextraordinaryspecialattackspossessedbytheformbutdoesnotgainthe
extraordinaryspecialqualitiespossessedbythenewformoranysupernaturalorspelllikeabilities.
Incorporealorgaseouscreaturesareimmunetobeingpolymorphed,andacreaturewiththeshapechangersubtypecan
reverttoitsnaturalformasastandardaction.
MaterialComponent:Anemptycocoon.
PolymorphAnyObject
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz8,Trickery8
Components:V,S,M/DF
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Target:Onecreature,oronenonmagicalobjectofupto100cu.ft./level
Duration:Seetext
SavingThrow:Fortitudenegates(object);seetext
Thisspellfunctionslikepolymorph,exceptthatitchangesoneobjectorcreatureintoanother.Thedurationofthespell
dependsonhowradicalachangeismadefromtheoriginalstatetoitsenchantedstate.Thedurationisdeterminedby
usingthefollowingguidelines.
Table:PolymorphAnyObjectDurationIncreases
CHANGEDSUBJECTIS: INCREASETODURATIONFACTOR1
Samekingdom(animal,vegetable,mineral) +5
Sameclass(mammals,fungi,metals,etc.) +2
Samesize +2
Related(twigistotree,wolffuristowolf,etc.) +2
SameorlowerIntelligence +2
1
Addallthatapply.Lookupthetotalonthenexttable.
Table:PolymorphAnyObjectDuration
DURATIONFACTOR DURATION EXAMPLE
0 20minutes Pebbletohuman
2 1hour Marionettetohuman
4 3hours Humantomarionette
5 12hours Lizardtomanticore
6 2days Sheeptowoolcoat
7 1week Shrewtomanticore
9+ Permanent Manticoretoshrew
Unlikepolymorph,polymorphanyobjectdoesgrantthecreaturetheIntelligencescoreofitsnewform.Iftheoriginalform
didnthaveaWisdomorCharismascore,itgainsthosescoresasappropriateforthenewform.
Damagetakenbythenewformcanresultintheinjuryordeathofthepolymorphedcreature.Ingeneral,damageoccurs
whenthenewformischangedthroughphysicalforce.
Anonmagicalobjectcannotbemadeintoamagicitemwiththisspell.Magicitemsarentaffectedbythisspell.
Thisspellcannotcreatematerialofgreatintrinsicvalue,suchascopper,silver,gems,silk,gold,platinum,mithral,or
adamantine.Italsocannotreproducethespecialpropertiesofcoldironinordertoovercomethedamagereductionof
certaincreatures.
Thisspellcanalsobeusedtoduplicatetheeffectsofpolymorph,fleshtostone,stonetoflesh,transmutemudtorock,
transmutewatertodust,ortransmuterocktomud.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Mercury,gumarabic,andsmoke.
PowerWordBlind
Level:Sor/Wiz7,War7
Components:V
Target:Onecreaturewith200hporless
Duration:Seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
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Youutterasinglewordofpowerthatcausesonecreatureofyourchoicetobecomeblinded,whetherthecreaturecanhear
thewordornot.Thedurationofthespelldependsonthetargetscurrenthitpointtotal.Anycreaturethatcurrentlyhas
201ormorehitpointsisunaffectedbypowerwordblind.
Table:PowerWordBlindDuration
HITPOINTS DURATION
50orless Permanent
51100 1d4+1minutes
101200 1d4+1rounds
PowerWordKill
Enchantment(Compulsion)[Death,MindAffecting]
Level:Sor/Wiz9,War9
Components:V
Target:Onelivingcreaturewith100hporless
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Youutterasinglewordofpowerthatinstantlykillsonecreatureofyourchoice,whetherthecreaturecanhearthewordor
not.Anycreaturethatcurrentlyhas101ormorehitpointsisunaffectedbypowerwordkill.
PowerWordStun
Level:Sor/Wiz8,War8
Components:V
Target:Onecreaturewith150hporless
Duration:Seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Youutterasinglewordofpowerthatinstantlycausesonecreatureofyourchoicetobecomestunned,whetherthecreature
canhearthewordornot.Thedurationofthespelldependsonthetargetscurrenthitpointtotal.Anycreaturethat
currentlyhas151ormorehitpointsisunaffectedbypowerwordstun.
Table:PowerWordStunDuration
HITPOINTS DURATION
50orless 4d4rounds
51100 2d4rounds
101150 1d4rounds
Prayer
Level:Clr3,Pal3
Components:V,S,DF
Range:40ft.
Area:Allalliesandfoeswithina40ft.radiusburstcenteredonyou
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SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Youbringspecialfavoruponyourselfandyourallieswhilebringingdisfavortoyourenemies.Youandyoureachofyour
alliesgaina+1luckbonusonattackrolls,weapondamagerolls,saves,andskillchecks,whileeachofyourfoestakesa1
penaltyonsuchrolls.
Prestidigitation
Universal
Level:Brd0,Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S
Range:10ft.
Duration:1hour
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:No
Prestidigitationsareminortricksthatnovicespellcastersuseforpractice.Oncecast,aprestidigitationspellenablesyouto
performsimplemagicaleffectsfor1hour.Theeffectsareminorandhaveseverelimitations.Aprestidigitationcanslowly
lift1poundofmaterial.Itcancolor,clean,orsoilitemsina1footcubeeachround.Itcanchill,warm,orflavor1poundof
nonlivingmaterial.Itcannotdealdamageoraffecttheconcentrationofspellcasters.Prestidigitationcancreatesmall
objects,buttheylookcrudeandartificial.Thematerialscreatedbyaprestidigitationspellareextremelyfragile,andthey
cannotbeusedastools,weapons,orspellcomponents.Finally,aprestidigitationlacksthepowertoduplicateanyother
spelleffects.Anyactualchangetoanobject(beyondjustmoving,cleaning,orsoilingit)persistsonly1hour.
PrismaticSphere
Abjuration
Level:Protection9,Sor/Wiz9,Sun9
Components:V
Range:10ft.
Effect:10ft.radiusspherecenteredonyou
Thisspellfunctionslikeprismaticwall,exceptyouconjureupanimmobile,opaqueglobeofshimmering,multicoloredlight
thatsurroundsyouandprotectsyoufromallformsofattack.Thesphereflashesinallcolorsofthevisiblespectrum.
Thespheresblindnesseffectoncreatureswithlessthan8HDlasts2d4x10minutes.
Youcanpassintoandoutoftheprismaticsphereandremainnearitwithoutharm.However,whenyoureinsideit,the
sphereblocksanyattempttoprojectsomethingthroughthesphere(includingspells).Othercreaturesthatattemptto
attackyouorpassthroughsuffertheeffectsofeachcolor,oneatatime.
Typically,onlytheupperhemisphereoftheglobewillexist,sinceyouareatthecenterofthesphere,sothelowerhalfis
usuallyexcludedbythefloorsurfaceyouarestandingon.
Thecolorsofthespherehavethesameeffectsasthecolorsofaprismaticwall.
Prismaticspherecanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
PrismaticSpray
Evocation
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S
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Range:60ft.
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellcausessevenshimmering,intertwined,multicoloredbeamsoflighttosprayfromyourhand.Eachbeamhasa
differentpower.Creaturesintheareaofthespellwith8HDorlessareautomaticallyblindedfor2d4rounds.Every
creatureintheareaisrandomlystruckbyoneormorebeams,whichhaveadditionaleffects.
Table:PrismaticSprayEffects
1 D8 COLOROFBEAM EFFECT
1 Red 20pointsfiredamage(Reflexhalf)
2 Orange 40pointsaciddamage(Reflexhalf)
3 Yellow 80pointselectricitydamage(Reflexhalf)
4 Green Poison(Kills;Fortitudepartial,take1d6pointsofCondamageinstead)
5 Blue Turnedtostone(Fortitudenegates)
6 Indigo Insane,asinsanityspell(Willnegates)
7 Violet Senttoanotherplane(Willnegates)
8 Struckbytworays;rolltwicemore,ignoringany8results.
PrismaticWall
Abjuration
Level:Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S
Effect:Wall4ft./levelwide,2ft./levelhigh
SavingThrow:Seetext
Prismaticwallcreatesavertical,opaquewallashimmering,multicoloredplaneoflightthatprotectsyoufromallformsof
attack.Thewallflasheswithsevencolors,eachofwhichhasadistinctpowerandpurpose.Thewallisimmobile,andyou
canpassthroughandremainnearthewallwithoutharm.However,anyothercreaturewithlessthan8HDthatiswithin
20feetofthewallisblindedfor2d4roundsbythecolorsifitlooksatthewall.
Thewallsmaximumproportionsare4feetwidepercasterleveland2feethighpercasterlevel.Aprismaticwallspellcast
tomaterializeinaspaceoccupiedbyacreatureisdisrupted,andthespelliswasted.
Eachcolorinthewallhasaspecialeffect.Theaccompanyingtableshowsthesevencolorsofthewall,theorderinwhich
theyappear,theireffectsoncreaturestryingtoattackyouorpassthroughthewall,andthemagicneededtonegateeach
color.
Thewallcanbedestroyed,colorbycolor,inconsecutiveorder,byvariousmagicaleffects;however,thefirstcolormustbe
broughtdownbeforethesecondcanbeaffected,andsoon.Arodofcancellationoramagesdisjunctionspelldestroysa
prismaticwall,butanantimagicfieldfailstopenetrateit.Dispelmagicandgreaterdispelmagiccannotdispelthewallor
anythingbeyondit.Spellresistanceiseffectiveagainstaprismaticwall,butthecasterlevelcheckmustberepeatedfor
eachcolorpresent.
Prismaticwallcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
Table:PrismaticWallEffects
COLOR ORDER EFFECTOFCOLOR NEGATEDBY
Red 1st Stopsnonmagicalrangedweapons. Coneofcold
Deals20pointsoffiredamage(Reflexhalf).
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COLOR ORDER EFFECTOFCOLOR NEGATEDBY
Orange 2nd Stopsmagicalrangedweapons. Gustofwind
Deals40pointsofaciddamage(Reflexhalf).
Yellow 3rd Stopspoisons,gases,andpetrification. Disintegrate
Deals80pointsofelectricitydamage(Reflexhalf).
Green 4th Stopsbreathweapons. Passwall
Poison(Kills;Fortitudepartialfor1d6pointsofCondamageinstead).
Blue 5th Stopsdivinationandmentalattacks. Magicmissile
Turnedtostone(Fortitudenegates).
Indigo 6th Stopsallspells. Daylight
Willsaveorbecomeinsane(asinsanityspell).
Violet 7th Energyfielddestroysallobjectsandeffects.1 Dispelmagic
Creaturessenttoanotherplane(Willnegates).
1
Thevioleteffectmakesthespecialeffectsoftheothersixcolorsredundant,butthesesixeffectsareincludedherebecausecertain
magicitemscancreateprismaticeffectsonecoloratatime,andspellresistancemightrendersomecolorsineffective(seeabove).
ProduceFlame
Evocation[Fire]
Level:Drd1,Fire2
Components:V,S
Range:0ft.
Effect:Flameinyourpalm
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Flamesasbrightasatorchappearinyouropenhand.Theflamesharmneitheryounoryourequipment.
Inadditiontoprovidingillumination,theflamescanbehurledorusedtotouchenemies.Youcanstrikeanopponentwitha
meleetouchattack,dealingfiredamageequalto1d6+1pointpercasterlevel(maximum+5).Alternatively,youcanhurl
theflamesupto120feetasathrownweapon.Whendoingso,youattackwitharangedtouchattack(withnorange
penalty)anddealthesamedamageaswiththemeleeattack.Nosoonerdoyouhurltheflamesthananewsetappearsin
yourhand.Eachattackyoumakereducestheremainingdurationby1minute.Ifanattackreducestheremainingduration
to0minutesorless,thespellendsaftertheattackresolves.
Thisspelldoesnotfunctionunderwater.
ProgrammedImage
Illusion(Figment)
Level:Brd6,Sor/Wiz6
Effect:Visualfigmentthatcannotextendbeyonda20ft.cube+one10ft.cube/level(S)
Duration:Permanentuntiltriggered,then1round/level
Thisspellfunctionslikesilentimage,exceptthatthisspellsfigmentactivateswhenaspecificconditionoccurs.Thefigment
includesvisual,auditory,olfactory,andthermalelements,includingintelligiblespeech.
Yousetthetriggeringcondition(whichmaybeaspecialword)whencastingthespell.Theeventthattriggerstheillusion
canbeasgeneralorasspecificanddetailedasdesiredbutmustbebasedonanaudible,tactile,olfactory,orvisualtrigger.
Thetriggercannotbebasedonsomequalitynotnormallyobvioustothesenses,suchasalignment.(Seemagicmouthfor
moredetailsaboutsuchtriggers.)
MaterialComponent:Abitoffleeceandjadedustworth25gp.
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ProjectImage
Illusion(Shadow)
Level:Brd6,Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,M
Effect:Oneshadowduplicate
SpellResistance:No
YoutapenergyfromthePlaneofShadowtocreateaquasireal,illusoryversionofyourself.Theprojectedimagelooks,
sounds,andsmellslikeyoubutisintangible.Theprojectedimagemimicsyouractions(includingspeech)unlessyoudirect
ittoactdifferently(whichisamoveaction).
Youcanseethroughitseyesandhearthroughitsearsasifyouwerestandingwhereitis,andduringyourturnyoucan
switchfromusingitssensestousingyourown,orbackagain,asafreeaction.Whileyouareusingitssenses,yourbodyis
consideredblindedanddeafened.
Ifyoudesire,anyspellyoucastwhoserangeistouchorgreatercanoriginatefromtheprojectedimageinsteadoffromyou.
Theprojectedimagecantcastanyspellsonitselfexceptforillusionspells.Thespellsaffectothertargetsnormally,despite
originatingfromtheprojectedimage.
ObjectsareaffectedbytheprojectedimageasiftheyhadsucceededontheirWillsave.
Youmustmaintainlineofeffecttotheprojectedimageatalltimes.Ifyourlineofeffectisobstructed,thespellends.Ifyou
usedimensiondoor,teleport,planeshift,orasimilarspellthatbreaksyourlineofeffect,evenmomentarily,thespellends.
MaterialComponent:Asmallreplicaofyou(adoll),whichcosts5gptocreate.
ProtectionfromArrows
Abjuration
Level:Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,F
Range:Touch
Duration:1hour/leveloruntildischarged
Thewardedcreaturegainsresistancetorangedweapons.Thesubjectgainsdamagereduction10/magicagainstranged
weapons.(Thisspelldoesntgrantyoutheabilitytodamagecreatureswithsimilardamagereduction.)Oncethespellhas
preventedatotalof10pointsofdamagepercasterlevel(maximum100points),itisdischarged.
Focus:Apieceofshellfromatortoiseoraturtle.
ProtectionfromChaos
Abjuration[Lawful]
Level:Clr1,Law1,Pal1,Sor/Wiz1
Thisspellfunctionslikeprotectionfromevil,exceptthatthedeflectionandresistancebonusesapplytoattacksfromchaotic
creatures,andchaoticsummonedcreaturescannottouchthesubject.
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ProtectionfromEnergy
Abjuration
Level:Clr3,Drd3,Luck3,Protection3,Rgr2,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Duration:10min./leveloruntildischarged
Protectionfromenergygrantstemporaryimmunitytothetypeofenergyyouspecifywhenyoucastit(acid,cold,electricity,
fire,orsonic).Whenthespellabsorbs12pointspercasterlevelofenergydamage(toamaximumof120pointsat10th
level),itisdischarged.
Note:Protectionfromenergyoverlaps(anddoesnotstackwith)resistenergy.Ifacharacteriswardedbyprotectionfrom
energyandresistenergy,theprotectionspellabsorbsdamageuntilitspowerisexhausted.
ProtectionfromEvil
Abjuration[Good]
Level:Clr1,Good1,Pal1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Touch
SpellResistance:No;seetext
Thisspellwardsacreaturefromattacksbyevilcreatures,frommentalcontrol,andfromsummonedcreatures.Itcreatesa
magicalbarrieraroundthesubjectatadistanceof1foot.Thebarriermoveswiththesubjectandhasthreemajoreffects.
First,thesubjectgainsa+2deflectionbonustoACanda+2resistancebonusonsaves.Boththesebonusesapplyagainst
attacksmadeoreffectscreatedbyevilcreatures.
Second,thebarrierblocksanyattempttopossessthewardedcreature(byamagicjarattack,forexample)ortoexercise
mentalcontroloverthecreature(includingenchantment(charm)effectsandenchantment(compulsion)effectsthatgrant
thecasterongoingcontroloverthesubject,suchasdominateperson).Theprotectiondoesnotpreventsucheffectsfrom
targetingtheprotectedcreature,butitsuppressestheeffectforthedurationoftheprotectionfromevileffect.Ifthe
protectionfromevileffectendsbeforetheeffectgrantingmentalcontroldoes,thewouldbecontrollerwouldthenbeable
tomentallycommandthecontrolledcreature.Likewise,thebarrierkeepsoutapossessinglifeforcebutdoesnotexpelone
ifitisinplacebeforethespelliscast.Thissecondeffectworksregardlessofalignment.
Third,thespellpreventsbodilycontactbysummonedcreatures.Thiscausesthenaturalweaponattacksofsuchcreatures
tofailandthecreaturestorecoilifsuchattacksrequiretouchingthewardedcreature.Goodsummonedcreaturesare
immunetothiseffect.Theprotectionagainstcontactbysummonedcreaturesendsifthewardedcreaturemakesanattack
againstortriestoforcethebarrieragainsttheblockedcreature.Spellresistancecanallowacreaturetoovercomethis
protectionandtouchthewardedcreature.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Alittlepowderedsilverwithwhichyoutracea3footdiametercircleonthefloor(orground)
aroundthecreaturetobewarded.
ProtectionfromGood
Abjuration[Evil]
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Level:Clr1,Evil1,Sor/Wiz1
Thisspellfunctionslikeprotectionfromevil,exceptthatthedeflectionandresistancebonusesapplytoattacksfromgood
creatures,andgoodsummonedcreaturescannottouchthesubject.
ProtectionfromLaw
Abjuration[Chaotic]
Level:Chaos1,Clr1,Sor/Wiz1
Thisspellfunctionslikeprotectionfromevil,exceptthatthedeflectionandresistancebonusesapplytoattacksfromlawful
creatures,andlawfulsummonedcreaturescannottouchthesubject.
ProtectionfromSpells
Abjuration
Level:Magic8,Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S,M,F
Range:Touch
Targets:Uptoonecreaturetouchedperfourlevels
Thesubjectgainsa+8resistancebonusonsavingthrowsagainstspellsandspelllikeabilities(butnotagainstsupernatural
andextraordinaryabilities).
MaterialComponent:Adiamondofatleast500gpvalue,whichmustbecrushedandsprinkledoverthetargets.
Focus:One1,000gpdiamondpercreaturetobegrantedtheprotection.Eachsubjectmustcarryonesuchgemforthe
durationofthespell.Ifasubjectlosesthegem,thespellceasestoaffecthim.
PryingEyes
Divination
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:1minute
Range:Onemile
Effect:Tenormorelevitatingeyes
Duration:1hour/level;seetext(D)
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcreateanumberofsemitangible,visiblemagicalorbs(calledeyes)equalto1d4+yourcasterlevel.Theseeyesmove
out,scoutaround,andreturnasyoudirectthemwhencastingthespell.Eacheyecansee120feet(normalvisiononly)in
alldirections.
Whiletheindividualeyesarequitefragile,theyresmallanddifficulttospot.EacheyeisaFineconstruct,aboutthesizeof
asmallapple,thathas1hitpoint,AC18(+8bonusforitssize),fliesataspeedof30feetwithperfectmaneuverability,
andhasa+16Hidemodifier.IthasaSpotmodifierequaltoyourcasterlevel(maximum+15)andissubjecttoillusions,
darkness,fog,andanyotherfactorsthatwouldaffectyourabilitytoreceivevisualinformationaboutyoursurroundings.An
eyetravelingthroughdarknessmustfinditswaybytouch.
Whenyoucreatetheeyes,youspecifyinstructionsyouwantthemtofollowinacommandofnomorethantwentyfive
words.Anyknowledgeyoupossessisknownbytheeyesaswell.
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Inordertoreporttheirfindings,theeyesmustreturntoyourhand.Eachreplaysinyourmindallithasseenduringits
existence.Ittakesaneye1roundtoreplay1hourofrecordedimages.Afterrelayingitsfindings,aneyedisappears.
Ifaneyeevergetsmorethan1mileawayfromyou,itinstantlyceasestoexist.However,yourlinkwiththeeyeissuchthat
youwontknowiftheeyewasdestroyedbecauseitwanderedoutofrangeorbecauseofsomeotherevent.
Theeyesexistforupto1hourpercasterleveloruntiltheyreturntoyou.Dispelmagiccandestroyeyes.Rollseparatelyfor
eacheyecaughtinanareadispel.Ofcourse,ifaneyeissentintodarkness,itcouldhitawallorsimilarobstacleand
destroyitself.
MaterialComponent:Ahandfulofcrystalmarbles.
PryingEyes,Greater
Divination
Level:Sor/Wiz8
Thisspellfunctionslikepryingeyes,exceptthattheeyescanseeallthingsastheyactuallyare,justasiftheyhadtrue
seeingwitharangeof120feet.Thus,theycannavigatedarkenedareasatfullnormalspeed.Also,agreaterpryingeyes
maximumSpotmodifieris+25insteadof+15.
PurifyFoodandDrink
Transmutation
Level:Clr0,Drd0
Components:V,S
Range:10ft.
Target:1cu.ft./levelofcontaminatedfoodandwater
Thisspellmakesspoiled,rotten,poisonous,orotherwisecontaminatedfoodandwaterpureandsuitableforeatingand
drinking.Thisspelldoesnotpreventsubsequentnaturaldecayorspoilage.Unholywaterandsimilarfoodanddrinkof
significanceisspoiledbypurifyfoodanddrink,butthespellhasnoeffectoncreaturesofanytypenoruponmagicpotions.
Note:Waterweighsabout8poundspergallon.Onecubicfootofwatercontainsroughly8gallonsandweighsabout60
pounds.
Pyrotechnics
Transmutation
Level:Brd2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Target:Onefiresource,uptoa20ft.cube
Duration:1d4+1rounds,or1d4+1roundsaftercreaturesleavethesmokecloud;seetext
SavingThrow:WillnegatesorFortitudenegates;seetext
SpellResistance:YesorNo;seetext
Pyrotechnicsturnsafireintoeitheraburstofblindingfireworksorathickcloudofchokingsmoke,dependingonthe
versionyouchoose.
Fireworks:Thefireworksareaflashing,fiery,momentaryburstofglowing,coloredaeriallights.Thiseffectcausescreatures
within120feetofthefiresourcetobecomeblindedfor1d4+1rounds(Willnegates).Thesecreaturesmusthavelineof
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sighttothefiretobeaffected.Spellresistancecanpreventblindness.
SmokeCloud:Awrithingstreamofsmokebillowsoutfromthesource,formingachokingcloud.Thecloudspreads20feet
inalldirectionsandlastsfor1roundpercasterlevel.Allsight,evendarkvision,isineffectiveinorthroughthecloud.All
withinthecloudtake4penaltiestoStrengthandDexterity(Fortitudenegates).Theseeffectslastfor1d4+1roundsafter
theclouddissipatesorafterthecreatureleavestheareaofthecloud.Spellresistancedoesnotapply.
MaterialComponent:Thespellusesonefiresource,whichisimmediatelyextinguished.Afiresolargethatitexceedsa20
footcubeisonlypartlyextinguished.Magicalfiresarenotextinguished,althoughafirebasedcreatureusedasasource
takes1pointofdamagepercasterlevel.
Quench
Transmutation
Level:Drd3
Components:V,S,DF
AreaorTarget:One20ft.cube/level(S)oronefirebasedmagicitem
SavingThrow:NoneorWillnegates(object)
SpellResistance:NoorYes(object)
Quenchisoftenusedtoputoutforestfiresandotherconflagrations.Itextinguishesallnonmagicalfiresinitsarea.The
spellalsodispelsanyfirespellsinitsarea,thoughyoumustsucceedonadispelcheck(1d20+1percasterlevel,maximum
+15)againsteachspelltodispelit.TheDCtodispelsuchspellsis11+thecasterlevelofthefirespell.
Eachelemental(fire)creaturewithintheareaofaquenchspelltakes1d6pointsofdamagepercasterlevel(maximum
15d6,nosaveallowed).
Alternatively,youcantargetthespellonasinglemagicitemthatcreatesorcontrolsflame.Theitemlosesallitsfirebased
magicalabilitiesfor1d4hoursunlessitsucceedsonaWillsave.(Artifactsareimmunetothiseffect.)
Rage
Level:Brd2,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S
Targets:Onewillinglivingcreatureperthreelevels,notwoofwhichmaybemorethan30ft.apart
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Eachaffectedcreaturegainsa+2moralebonustoStrengthandConstitution,a+1moralebonusonWillsaves,anda2
penaltytoAC.Theeffectisotherwiseidenticalwithabarbariansrageexceptthatthesubjectsarentfatiguedattheendof
therage.
RainbowPattern
Level:Brd4,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V(Brdonly),S,M,F;seetext
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Effect:Colorfullightswitha20ft.radiusspread
SpellResistance:Yes
Aglowing,rainbowhuedpatternofinterweavingcolorsfascinatesthosewithinit.Rainbowpatternfascinatesamaximum
of24HitDiceofcreatures.CreatureswiththefewestHDareaffectedfirst.AmongcreatureswithequalHD,thosewhoare
closesttothespellspointoforiginareaffectedfirst.Anaffectedcreaturethatfailsitssavesisfascinatedbythepattern.
Withasimplegesture(afreeaction),youcanmaketherainbowpatternmoveupto30feetperround(movingitseffective
pointoforigin).Allfascinatedcreaturesfollowthemovingrainbowoflight,tryingtogetorremainwithintheeffect.
Fascinatedcreatureswhoarerestrainedandremovedfromthepatternstilltrytofollowit.Ifthepatternleadsitssubjects
intoadangerousareaeachfascinatedcreaturegetsasecondsave.Iftheviewofthelightsiscompletelyblockedcreatures
whocantseethemarenolongeraffected.
Thespelldoesnotaffectsightlesscreatures.
VerbalComponent:Awizardorsorcererneednotutterasoundtocastthisspell,butabardmustsing,playmusic,orrecite
arhymeasaverbalcomponent.
MaterialComponent:Apieceofphosphor.
Focus:Acrystalprism.
RaiseDead
Level:Clr5
Components:V,S,M,DF
CastingTime:1minute
Range:Touch
Target:Deadcreaturetouched
Yourestorelifetoadeceasedcreature.Youcanraiseacreaturethathasbeendeadfornolongerthanonedaypercaster
level.Inaddition,thesubjectssoulmustbefreeandwillingtoreturn.Ifthesubjectssoulisnotwillingtoreturn,thespell
doesnotwork;therefore,asubjectthatwantstoreturnreceivesnosavingthrow.
Comingbackfromthedeadisanordeal.Thesubjectofthespelllosesonelevel(or1HitDie)whenitisraised,justasifit
hadlostaleveloraHitDietoanenergydrainingcreature.Ifthesubjectis1stlevel,itloses2pointsofConstitutioninstead
(ifthiswouldreduceitsConto0orless,itcantberaised).Thislevel/HDlossorConstitutionlosscannotberepairedby
anymeans.Acharacterwhodiedwithspellspreparedhasa50%chanceoflosinganygivenspelluponbeingraised,in
additiontolosingspellsforlosingalevel.Aspellcastingcreaturethatdoesntpreparespells(suchasasorcerer)hasa50%
chanceoflosinganygivenunusedspellslotasifithadbeenusedtocastaspell,inadditiontolosingspellslotsforlosinga
level.
AraisedcreaturehasanumberofhitpointsequaltoitscurrentHitDice.Anyabilityscoresdamagedto0areraisedto1.
Normalpoisonandnormaldiseasearecuredintheprocessofraisingthesubject,butmagicaldiseasesandcursesarenot
undone.Whilethespellclosesmortalwoundsandrepairslethaldamageofmostkinds,thebodyofthecreaturetobe
raisedmustbewhole.Otherwise,missingpartsarestillmissingwhenthecreatureisbroughtbacktolife.Noneofthedead
creaturesequipmentorpossessionsareaffectedinanywaybythisspell.
Acreaturewhohasbeenturnedintoanundeadcreatureorkilledbyadeatheffectcantberaisedbythisspell.Constructs,
elementals,outsiders,andundeadcreaturescantberaised.Thespellcannotbringbackacreaturethathasdiedofoldage.
MaterialComponent:Diamondsworthatotalofleast5,000gp.
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RayofEnfeeblement
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S
Effect:Ray
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Acoruscatingrayspringsfromyourhand.Youmustsucceedonarangedtouchattacktostrikeatarget.Thesubjecttakesa
penaltytoStrengthequalto1d6+1pertwocasterlevels(maximum1d6+5).ThesubjectsStrengthscorecannotdrop
below1.
RayofExhaustion
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M
Effect:Ray
SavingThrow:Fortitudepartial;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Ablackrayprojectsfromyourpointingfinger.Youmustsucceedonarangedtouchattackwiththeraytostrikeatarget.
Thesubjectisimmediatelyexhaustedforthespellsduration.AsuccessfulFortitudesavemeansthecreatureisonly
fatigued.
Acharacterthatisalreadyfatiguedinsteadbecomesexhausted.
Thisspellhasnoeffectonacreaturethatisalreadyexhausted.Unlikenormalexhaustionorfatigue,theeffectendsassoon
asthespellsdurationexpires.
MaterialComponent:Adropofsweat.
RayofFrost
Evocation[Cold]
Level:Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S
Effect:Ray
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Arayoffreezingairandiceprojectsfromyourpointingfinger.Youmustsucceedonarangedtouchattackwiththerayto
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dealdamagetoatarget.Theraydeals1d3pointsofcolddamage.
ReadMagic
Divination
Level:Brd0,Clr0,Drd0,Pal1,Rgr1,Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S,F
Range:Personal
Target:You
Bymeansofreadmagic,youcandeciphermagicalinscriptionsonobjectsbooks,scrolls,weapons,andthelikethat
wouldotherwisebeunintelligible.Thisdecipheringdoesnotnormallyinvokethemagiccontainedinthewriting,although
itmaydosointhecaseofacursedscroll.Furthermore,oncethespelliscastandyouhavereadthemagicalinscription,
youarethereafterabletoreadthatparticularwritingwithoutrecoursetotheuseofreadmagic.Youcanreadattherateof
onepage(250words)perminute.ThespellallowsyoutoidentifyaglyphofwardingwithaDC13Spellcraftcheck,a
greaterglyphofwardingwithaDC16Spellcraftcheck,oranysymbolspellwithaSpellcraftcheck(DC10+spelllevel).
Readmagiccanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
Focus:Aclearcrystalormineralprism.
ReduceAnimal
Transmutation
Level:Drd2,Rgr3
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Target:OnewillinganimalofSmall,Medium,Large,orHugesize
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellfunctionslikereduceperson,exceptthatitaffectsasinglewillinganimal.Reducethedamagedealtbythe
animalsnaturalattacksasappropriateforitsnewsize.
ReducePerson
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:1round
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellcausesinstantdiminutionofahumanoidcreature,halvingitsheight,length,andwidthanddividingitsweightby
8.Thisdecreasechangesthecreaturessizecategorytothenextsmallerone.Thetargetgainsa+2sizebonustoDexterity,
a2sizepenaltytoStrength(toaminimumof1),anda+1bonusonattackrollsandACduetoitsreducedsize.
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ASmallhumanoidcreaturewhosesizedecreasestoTinyhasaspaceof21/2feetandanaturalreachof0feet(meaning
thatitmustenteranopponentssquaretoattack).ALargehumanoidcreaturewhosesizedecreasestoMediumhasaspace
of5feetandanaturalreachof5feet.Thisspelldoesntchangethetargetsspeed.
Allequipmentwornorcarriedbyacreatureissimilarlyreducedbythespell.
Meleeandprojectileweaponsdeallessdamage.Othermagicalpropertiesarenotaffectedbythisspell.Anyreduceditem
thatleavesthereducedcreaturespossession(includingaprojectileorthrownweapon)instantlyreturnstoitsnormalsize.
Thismeansthatthrownweaponsdealtheirnormaldamage(projectilesdealdamagebasedonthesizeoftheweaponthat
firedthem).
Multiplemagicaleffectsthatreducesizedonotstack.
Reducepersoncountersanddispelsenlargeperson.
Reducepersoncanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
MaterialComponent:Apinchofpowderediron.
ReducePerson,Mass
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz4
Target:Onehumanoidcreature/level,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
Thisspellfunctionslikereduceperson,exceptthatitaffectsmultiplecreatures.
Refuge
Level:Clr7,Sor/Wiz9
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcreatepowerfulmagicinsomespeciallypreparedobject.Thisobjectcontainsthepowertoinstantlytransportits
possessoracrossanydistancewithinthesameplanetoyourabode.Oncetheitemistransmuted,youmustgiveitwillingly
toacreatureandatthesametimeinformitofacommandwordtobespokenwhentheitemisused.Tomakeuseofthe
item,thesubjectspeaksthecommandwordatthesametimethatitrendsorbreakstheitem(astandardaction).Whenthis
isdone,theindividualandallobjectsitiswearingandcarrying(toamaximumofthecharactersheavyload)areinstantly
transportedtoyourabode.Noothercreaturesareaffected(asidefromafamiliarthatistouchingthesubject).
Youcanalterthespellwhencastingitsothatittransportsyoutowithin10feetofthepossessoroftheitemwhenitis
brokenandthecommandwordspoken.Youwillhaveageneralideaofthelocationandsituationoftheitempossessorat
thetimetherefugespellisdischarged,butonceyoudecidetoalterthespellinthisfashion,youhavenochoicewhetheror
nottobetransported.
MaterialComponent:Thespeciallypreparedobject,whoseconstructionrequiresgemsworth1,500gp.
Regenerate
Components:V,S,DF
CastingTime:3fullrounds
Range:Touch
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Thesubjectsseveredbodymembers(fingers,toes,hands,feet,arms,legs,tails,orevenheadsofmultiheadedcreatures),
brokenbones,andruinedorgansgrowback.Afterthespelliscast,thephysicalregenerationiscompletein1roundifthe
severedmembersarepresentandtouchingthecreature.Ittakes2d10roundsotherwise.
Regeneratealsocures4d8pointsofdamage+1pointpercasterlevel(maximum+35),ridsthesubjectofexhaustion
and/orfatigue,andeliminatesallnonlethaldamagethesubjecthastaken.Ithasnoeffectonnonlivingcreatures(including
undead).
Reincarnate
Transmutation
Level:Drd4
Components:V,S,M,DF
Range:Touch
Target:Deadcreaturetouched
Withthisspell,youbringbackadeadcreatureinanotherbody,providedthatitsdeathoccurrednomorethanoneweek
beforethecastingofthespellandthesubjectssoulisfreeandwillingtoreturn.Ifthesubjectssoulisnotwillingtoreturn,
thespelldoesnotwork;therefore,asubjectthatwantstoreturnreceivesnosavingthrow.
Sincethedeadcreatureisreturninginanewbody,allphysicalillsandafflictionsarerepaired.Theconditionoftheremains
isnotafactor.Solongassomesmallportionofthecreaturesbodystillexists,itcanbereincarnated,buttheportion
receivingthespellmusthavebeenpartofthecreaturesbodyatthetimeofdeath.Themagicofthespellcreatesan
entirelynewyoungadultbodyforthesoultoinhabitfromthenaturalelementsathand.Thisprocesstakes1hourto
complete.Whenthebodyisready,thesubjectisreincarnated.
Areincarnatedcreaturerecallsthemajorityofitsformerlifeandform.Itretainsanyclassabilities,feats,orskillranksit
formerlypossessed.Itsclass,baseattackbonus,basesavebonuses,andhitpointsareunchanged.Strength,Dexterity,and
Constitutionscoresdependpartlyonthenewbody.Firsteliminatethesubjectsracialadjustments(sinceitisnolongerof
hispreviousrace)andthenapplytheadjustmentsfoundbelowtoitsremainingabilityscores.Thesubjectslevel(orHit
Dice)isreducedby1.Ifthesubjectwas1stlevel,itsnewConstitutionscoreisreducedby2.(Ifthisreductionwouldputits
Conat0orlower,itcantbereincarnated).Thislevel/HDlossorConstitutionlosscannotberepairedbyanymeans.
Itspossibleforthechangeinthesubjectsabilityscorestomakeitdifficultforittopursueitspreviouscharacterclass.If
thisisthecase,thesubjectiswelladvisedtobecomeamulticlasscharacter.
Forahumanoidcreature,thenewincarnationisdeterminedusingthefollowingtable.Fornonhumanoidcreatures,a
similartableofcreaturesofthesametypeshouldbecreated.
Acreaturethathasbeenturnedintoanundeadcreatureorkilledbyadeatheffectcantbereturnedtolifebythisspell.
Constructs,elementals,outsiders,andundeadcreaturescantbereincarnated.Thespellcannotbringbackacreaturewho
hasdiedofoldage.
Table:ReincarnationEffects
D% INCARNATION STR DEX CON
01 Bugbear +4 +2 +2
0213 Dwarf +0 +0 +2
1425 Elf +0 +2 2
26 Gnoll +4 +0 +2
2738 Gnome 2 +0 +2
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D% INCARNATION STR DEX CON
3942 Goblin 2 +2 +0
4352 Halfelf +0 +0 +0
5362 Halforc +2 +0 +0
6374 Halfling 2 +2 +0
7589 Human +0 +0 +0
9093 Kobold 4 +2 2
94 Lizardfolk +2 +0 +2
9598 Orc +4 +0 +0
99 Troglodyte +0 2 +4
100 Other ? ? ?
Thereincarnatedcreaturegainsallabilitiesassociatedwithitsnewform,includingformsofmovementandspeeds,natural
armor,naturalattacks,extraordinaryabilities,andthelike,butitdoesntautomaticallyspeakthelanguageofthenewform.
Awishoramiraclespellcanrestoreareincarnatedcharactertohisorheroriginalform.
MaterialComponent:Rareoilsandunguentsworthatotalofleast1,000gp,spreadovertheremains.
RemoveBlindness/Deafness
Level:Clr3,Pal3
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Removeblindness/deafnesscuresblindnessordeafness(yourchoice),whethertheeffectisnormalormagicalinnature.
Thespelldoesnotrestoreearsoreyesthathavebeenlost,butitrepairsthemiftheyaredamaged.
Removeblindness/deafnesscountersanddispelsblindness/deafness.
RemoveCurse
Abjuration
Level:Brd3,Clr3,Pal3,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Target:Creatureoritemtouched
Removecurseinstantaneouslyremovesallcursesonanobjectoracreature.Removecursedoesnotremovethecursefrom
acursedshield,weapon,orsuitofarmor,althoughthespelltypicallyenablesthecreatureafflictedwithanysuchcursed
itemtoremoveandgetridofit.Certainspecialcursesmaynotbecounteredbythisspellormaybecounteredonlybya
casterofacertainlevelorhigher.
Removecursecountersanddispelsbestowcurse.
RemoveDisease
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Level:Clr3,Drd3,Rgr3
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Removediseasecuresalldiseasesthatthesubjectissufferingfrom.Thespellalsokillsparasites,includinggreenslimeand
others.Certainspecialdiseasesmaynotbecounteredbythisspellormaybecounteredonlybyacasterofacertainlevelor
higher.
Note:Sincethespellsdurationisinstantaneous,itdoesnotpreventreinfectionafteranewexposuretothesamediseaseat
alaterdate.
RemoveFear
Abjuration
Level:Brd1,Clr1
Components:V,S
Targets:Onecreatureplusoneadditionalcreatureperfourlevels,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
Duration:10minutes;seetext
Youinstillcourageinthesubject,grantingita+4moralebonusagainstfeareffectsfor10minutes.Ifthesubjectisunder
theinfluenceofafeareffectwhenreceivingthespell,thateffectissuppressedforthedurationofthespell.
Removefearcountersanddispelscausefear.
RemoveParalysis
Level:Clr2,Pal2
Components:V,S
Targets:Uptofourcreatures,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
Youcanfreeoneormorecreaturesfromtheeffectsofanytemporaryparalysisorrelatedmagic,includingaghoulstouch
oraslowspell.Ifthespelliscastononecreature,theparalysisisnegated.Ifcastontwocreatures,eachreceivesanother
savewitha+4resistancebonusagainsttheeffectthatafflictsit.Ifcastonthreeorfourcreatures,eachreceivesanother
savewitha+2resistancebonus.
Thespelldoesnotrestoreabilityscoresreducedbypenalties,damage,ordrain.
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RepelMetalorStone
Abjuration[Earth]
Level:Drd8
Components:V,S
Range:60ft.
Area:60ft.linefromyou
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Likerepelwood,thisspellcreateswavesofinvisibleandintangibleenergythatrollforthfromyou.Allmetalorstone
objectsinthepathofthespellarepushedawayfromyoutothelimitoftherange.Fixedmetalorstoneobjectslargerthan
3inchesindiameterandlooseobjectsweighingmorethan500poundsarenotaffected.Anythingelse,includinganimated
objects,smallboulders,andcreaturesinmetalarmor,movesback.Fixedobjects3inchesindiameterorsmallerbendor
break,andthepiecesmovewiththewaveofenergy.Objectsaffectedbythespellarerepelledattherateof40feetper
round.
Objectssuchasmetalarmor,swords,andthelikearepushedback,draggingtheirbearerswiththem.Evenmagicitems
withmetalcomponentsarerepelled,althoughanantimagicfieldblockstheeffects.
Thewavesofenergycontinuetosweepdownthesetpathforthespellsduration.Afteryoucastthespell,thepathisset,
andyoucanthendootherthingsorgoelsewherewithoutaffectingthespellspower.
RepelVermin
Abjuration
Level:Brd4,Clr4,Drd4,Rgr3
Components:V,S,DF
Range:10ft.
SpellResistance:Yes
Aninvisiblebarrierholdsbackvermin.AverminwithHitDiceoflessthanonethirdyourlevelcannotpenetratethebarrier.
AverminwithHitDiceofonethirdyourlevelormorecanpenetratethebarrierifitsucceedsonaWillsave.Evenso,
crossingthebarrierdealsthevermin2d6pointsofdamage,andpressingagainstthebarriercausespain,whichdetersmost
vermin.
RepelWood
Transmutation
Level:Drd6,Plant6
Components:V,S
Range:60ft.
Area:60ft.lineshapedemanationfromyou
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SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Wavesofenergyrollforthfromyou,movinginthedirectionthatyoudetermine,causingallwoodenobjectsinthepathof
thespelltobepushedawayfromyoutothelimitoftherange.Woodenobjectslargerthan3inchesindiameterthatare
fixedfirmlyarenotaffected,butlooseobjectsare.Objects3inchesindiameterorsmallerthatarefixedinplacesplinter
andbreak,andthepiecesmovewiththewaveofenergy.Objectsaffectedbythespellarerepelledattherateof40feetper
round.
Objectssuchaswoodenshields,spears,woodenweaponshaftsandhafts,andarrowsandboltsarepushedback,dragging
thosecarryingthemalong.(Acreaturebeingdraggedbyanitemitiscarryingcanletgo.Acreaturebeingdraggedbya
shieldcanlooseitasamoveactionanddropitasafreeaction.)Ifaspearisplanted(set)topreventthisforcedmovement,
itsplinters.Evenmagicitemswithwoodensectionsarerepelled,althoughanantimagicfieldblockstheeffects.
Thewavesofenergycontinuetosweepdownthesetpathforthespellsduration.Afteryoucastthespell,thepathisset,
andyoucanthendootherthingsorgoelsewherewithoutaffectingthespellspower.
Repulsion
Abjuration
Level:Clr7,Protection7,Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,F/DF
Range:Upto10ft./level
Area:Upto10ft.radius/levelemanationcenteredonyou
SpellResistance:Yes
Aninvisible,mobilefieldsurroundsyouandpreventscreaturesfromapproachingyou.Youdecidehowbigthefieldisat
thetimeofcasting(tothelimityourlevelallows).Anycreaturewithinorenteringthefieldmustattemptasave.Ifitfails,
itbecomesunabletomovetowardyouforthedurationofthespell.Repelledcreaturesactionsarenototherwiserestricted.
Theycanfightothercreaturesandcancastspellsandattackyouwithrangedweapons.Ifyoumoveclosertoanaffected
creature,nothinghappens.(Thecreatureisnotforcedback.)Thecreatureisfreetomakemeleeattacksagainstyouifyou
comewithinreach.Ifarepelledcreaturemovesawayfromyouandthentriestoturnbacktowardyou,itcannotmoveany
closerifitisstillwithinthespellsarea.
ArcaneFocus:Apairofsmallironbarsattachedtotwosmallcaninestatuettes,oneblackandonewhite,thewholearray
worth50gp.
ResilientSphere
Evocation[Force]
Level:Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M
Effect:1ft.diameter/levelsphere,centeredaroundacreature
SpellResistance:Yes
Aglobeofshimmeringforceenclosesacreature,providedthecreatureissmallenoughtofitwithinthediameterofthe
sphere.Thespherecontainsitssubjectforthespellsduration.Thesphereisnotsubjecttodamageofanysortexceptfrom
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arodofcancellation,arodofnegation,adisintegratespell,oratargeteddispelmagicspell.Theseeffectsdestroythe
spherewithoutharmtothesubject.Nothingcanpassthroughthesphere,insideorout,thoughthesubjectcanbreathe
normally.
Thesubjectmaystruggle,butthespherecannotbephysicallymovedeitherbypeopleoutsideitorbythestrugglesofthose
within.
MaterialComponent:Ahemisphericalpieceofclearcrystalandamatchinghemisphericalpieceofgumarabic.
Resistance
Abjuration
Level:Brd0,Clr0,Drd0,Pal1,Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Touch
Duration:1minute
Youimbuethesubjectwithmagicalenergythatprotectsitfromharm,grantingita+1resistancebonusonsaves.
Resistancecanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Aminiaturecloak.
ResistEnergy
Abjuration
Level:Clr2,Drd2,Fire3,Pal2,Rgr1,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Thisabjurationgrantsacreaturelimitedprotectionfromdamageofwhicheveroneoffiveenergytypesyouselect:acid,
cold,electricity,fire,orsonic.Thesubjectgainsenergyresistance10againsttheenergytypechosen,meaningthateach
timethecreatureissubjectedtosuchdamage(whetherfromanaturalormagicalsource),thatdamageisreducedby10
pointsbeforebeingappliedtothecreatureshitpoints.Thevalueoftheenergyresistancegrantedincreasesto20pointsat
7thlevelandtoamaximumof30pointsat11thlevel.Thespellprotectstherecipientsequipmentaswell.
Resistenergyabsorbsonlydamage.Thesubjectcouldstillsufferunfortunatesideeffects.
Note:Resistenergyoverlaps(anddoesnotstackwith)protectionfromenergy.Ifacharacteriswardedbyprotectionfrom
energyandresistenergy,theprotectionspellabsorbsdamageuntilitspowerisexhausted.
Restoration
Level:Clr4,Pal4
Components:V,S,M
Thisspellfunctionslikelesserrestoration,exceptthatitalsodispelsnegativelevelsandrestoresoneexperienceleveltoa
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creaturewhohashadaleveldrained.Thedrainedlevelisrestoredonlyifthetimesincethecreaturelostthelevelisequal
toorlessthanonedaypercasterlevel.Acharacterwhohasalevelrestoredbyrestorationhasexactlytheminimum
numberofexperiencepointsnecessarytorestorehimorhertohisorherpreviouslevel.
Restorationcuresalltemporaryabilitydamage,anditrestoresallpointspermanentlydrainedfromasingleabilityscore
(yourchoiceifmorethanoneisdrained).Italsoeliminatesanyfatigueorexhaustionsufferedbythetarget.
RestorationdoesnotrestorelevelsorConstitutionpointslostduetodeath.
MaterialComponent:Diamonddustworth100gpthatissprinkledoverthetarget.
Restoration,Greater
Level:Clr7
Components:V,S,XP
Thisspellfunctionslikelesserrestoration,exceptthatitdispelsallnegativelevelsafflictingthehealedcreature.Thiseffect
alsoreversesleveldrainsbyaforceorcreature,restoringthecreaturetothehighestlevelithadpreviouslyattained.The
drainedlevelsarerestoredonlyifthetimesincethecreaturelostthelevelisnomorethanoneweekpercasterlevel.
Greaterrestorationalsodispelsallmagicaleffectspenalizingthecreaturesabilities,curesalltemporaryabilitydamage,and
restoresallpointspermanentlydrainedfromallabilityscores.Italsoeliminatesfatigueandexhaustion,andremovesall
formsofinsanity,confusion,andsimilarmentaleffects.GreaterrestorationdoesnotrestorelevelsorConstitutionpoints
lostduetodeath.
XPCost:500XP.
Restoration,Lesser
Components:V,S
CastingTime:3rounds
Range:Touch
Lesserrestorationdispelsanymagicaleffectsreducingoneofthesubjectsabilityscoresorcures1d4pointsoftemporary
abilitydamagetooneofthesubjectsabilityscores.Italsoeliminatesanyfatiguesufferedbythecharacter,andimprovesan
exhaustedconditiontofatigued.Itdoesnotrestorepermanentabilitydrain.
Resurrection
Level:Clr7
Thisspellfunctionslikeraisedead,exceptthatyouareabletorestorelifeandcompletestrengthtoanydeceasedcreature.
Theconditionoftheremainsisnotafactor.Solongassomesmallportionofthecreaturesbodystillexists,itcanbe
resurrected,buttheportionreceivingthespellmusthavebeenpartofthecreaturesbodyatthetimeofdeath.(The
remainsofacreaturehitbyadisintegratespellcountasasmallportionofitsbody.)Thecreaturecanhavebeendeadno
longerthan10yearspercasterlevel.
Uponcompletionofthespell,thecreatureisimmediatelyrestoredtofullhitpoints,vigor,andhealth,withnolossof
preparedspells.However,thesubjectlosesonelevel,or2pointsofConstitutionifthesubjectwas1stlevel.(Ifthis
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reductionwouldbringitsConto0orlower,itcantberesurrected).ThislevellossorConstitutionlosscannotberepaired
byanymeans.
Youcanresurrectsomeonekilledbyadeatheffectorsomeonewhohasbeenturnedintoanundeadcreatureandthen
destroyed.Youcannotresurrectsomeonewhohasdiedofoldage.Constructs,elementals,outsiders,andundeadcreatures
cantberesurrected.
MaterialComponent:Asprinkleofholywateranddiamondsworthatotalofatleast10,000gp.
ReverseGravity
Transmutation
Level:Drd8,Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,M/DF
Area:Uptoone10ft.cubepertwolevels(S)
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellreversesgravityinanarea,causingallunattachedobjectsandcreatureswithinthatareatofallupwardandreach
thetopoftheareain1round.Ifsomesolidobject(suchasaceiling)isencounteredinthisfall,fallingobjectsand
creaturesstrikeitinthesamemannerastheywouldduringanormaldownwardfall.Ifanobjectorcreaturereachesthe
topoftheareawithoutstrikinganything,itremainsthere,oscillatingslightly,untilthespellends.Attheendofthespell
duration,affectedobjectsandcreaturesfalldownward.
Providedithassomethingtoholdonto,acreaturecaughtintheareacanattemptaReflexsavetosecureitselfwhenthe
spellstrikes.Creatureswhocanflyorlevitatecankeepthemselvesfromfalling.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Alodestoneandironfilings.
RighteousMight
Transmutation
Level:Clr5,Strength5
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Personal
Target:You
Yourheightimmediatelydoubles,andyourweightincreasesbyafactorofeight.Thisincreasechangesyoursizecategoryto
thenextlargerone,andyougaina+8sizebonustoStrengthanda+4sizebonustoConstitution.Yougaina+4
enhancementbonustoyournaturalarmor.Yougaindamagereduction5/evil(ifyounormallychannelpositiveenergy)or
damagereduction5/good(ifyounormallychannelnegativeenergy).At12thlevelthisdamagereductionbecomes10/evil
or10/good,andat15thlevelitbecomes15/evilor15/good(themaximum).YoursizemodifierforACandattackschanges
asappropriatetoyournewsizecategory.Thisspelldoesntchangeyourspeed.Determinespaceandreachasappropriate
toyournewsize.
Ifinsufficientroomisavailableforthedesiredgrowth,youattainthemaximumpossiblesizeandmaymakeaStrength
check(usingyourincreasedStrength)toburstanyenclosuresintheprocess.Ifyoufail,youareconstrainedwithoutharm
bythematerialsenclosingyouthespellcannotcrushyoubyincreasingyoursize.
Allequipmentyouwearorcarryissimilarlyenlargedbythespell.Meleeandprojectileweaponsdealmoredamage.Other
magicalpropertiesarenotaffectedbythisspell.Anyenlargeditemthatleavesyourpossession(includingaprojectileor
thrownweapon)instantlyreturnstoitsnormalsize.Thismeansthatthrownweaponsdealtheirnormaldamage
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(projectilesdealdamagebasedonthesizeoftheweaponthatfiredthem).
Multiplemagicaleffectsthatincreasesizedonotstack.
RopeTrick
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Target:Onetouchedpieceofropefrom5ft.to30ft.long
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Whenthisspelliscastuponapieceofropefrom5to30feetlong,oneendoftheroperisesintotheairuntilthewhole
ropehangsperpendiculartotheground,asifaffixedattheupperend.Theupperendis,infact,fastenedtoan
extradimensionalspacethatisoutsidethemultiverseofextradimensionalspaces(planes).Creaturesinthe
extradimensionalspacearehidden,beyondthereachofspells(includingdivinations),unlessthosespellsworkacross
planes.Thespaceholdsasmanyaseightcreatures(ofanysize).Creaturesinthespacecanpulltheropeupintothespace,
makingtheropedisappear.Inthatcase,theropecountsasoneoftheeightcreaturesthatcanfitinthespace.Therope
cansupportupto16,000pounds.Aweightgreaterthanthatcanpulltheropefree.
Spellscannotbecastacrosstheextradimensionalinterface,norcanareaeffectscrossit.Thoseintheextradimensional
spacecanseeoutofitasifa3footby5footwindowwerecenteredontherope.ThewindowispresentontheMaterial
Plane,butitsinvisible,andevencreaturesthatcanseethewindowcantseethroughit.Anythinginsidethe
extradimensionalspacedropsoutwhenthespellends.Theropecanbeclimbedbyonlyonepersonatatime.Therope
trickspellenablesclimberstoreachanormalplaceiftheydonotclimballthewaytotheextradimensionalspace.
Note:Itishazardoustocreateanextradimensionalspacewithinanexistingextradimensionalspaceortotakean
extradimensionalspaceintoanexistingone.
MaterialComponent:Powderedcornextractandatwistedloopofparchment.
RustingGrasp
Transmutation
Level:Drd4
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Target:Onenonmagicalferrousobject(orthevolumeoftheobjectwithin3ft.ofthetouchedpoint)oroneferrous
creature
Duration:Seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Anyironorironalloyitemyoutouchbecomesinstantaneouslyrusted,pitted,andworthless,effectivelydestroyed.Ifthe
itemissolargethatitcannotfitwithina3footradiusa3footradiusvolumeofthemetalisrustedanddestroyed.Magic
itemsmadeofmetalareimmunetothisspell.
Youmayemployrustinggraspincombatwithasuccessfulmeleetouchattack.Rustinggraspusedinthisway
instantaneouslydestroys1d6pointsofArmorClassgainedfrommetalarmor(tothemaximumamountofprotectionthe
armoroffered)throughcorrosion.
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Weaponsinusebyanopponenttargetedbythespellaremoredifficulttograsp.Youmustsucceedonameleetouchattack
againsttheweapon.Ametalweaponthatishitisdestroyed.
Note:Strikingatanopponentsweaponprovokesanattackofopportunity.Also,youmusttouchtheweaponandnotthe
otherwayaround.
Againstaferrouscreature,rustinggraspinstantaneouslydeals3d6pointsofdamage+1percasterlevel(maximum+15)
persuccessfulattack.Thespelllastsfor1roundperlevel,andyoucanmakeonemeleetouchattackperround.
Sanctuary
Abjuration
Level:Clr1,Protection1
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
SpellResistance:No
Anyopponentattemptingtostrikeorotherwisedirectlyattackthewardedcreature,evenwithatargetedspell,must
attemptaWillsave.Ifthesavesucceeds,theopponentcanattacknormallyandisunaffectedbythatcastingofthespell.If
thesavefails,theopponentcantfollowthroughwiththeattack,thatpartofitsactionislost,anditcantdirectlyattackthe
wardedcreatureforthedurationofthespell.Thosenotattemptingtoattackthesubjectremainunaffected.Thisspelldoes
notpreventthewardedcreaturefrombeingattackedoraffectedbyareaoreffectspells.Thesubjectcannotattackwithout
breakingthespellbutmayusenonattackspellsorotherwiseact.
Scare
Level:Brd2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Targets:Onelivingcreatureperthreelevels,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
Duration:1round/levelor1round;seetextforcausefear
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellfunctionslikecausefear,exceptthatitcausesalltargetedcreaturesoflessthan6HDtobecomefrightened.
MaterialComponent:Abitofbonefromanundeadskeleton,zombie,ghoul,ghast,ormummy.
ScintillatingPattern
Level:Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S,M
Effect:Colorfullightsina20ft.radiusspread
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SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Atwistingpatternofdiscordant,coruscatingcolorsweavesthroughtheair,affectingcreatureswithinit.Thespellaffectsa
totalnumberofHitDiceofcreaturesequaltoyourcasterlevel(maximum20).CreatureswiththefewestHDareaffected
first;and,amongcreatureswithequalHD,thosewhoareclosesttothespellspointoforiginareaffectedfirst.HitDicethat
arenotsufficienttoaffectacreaturearewasted.ThespellaffectseachsubjectaccordingtoitsHitDice.
6orless:Unconsciousfor1d4rounds,thenstunnedfor1d4rounds,andthenconfusedfor1d4rounds.(Treatan
unconsciousresultasstunnedfornonlivingcreatures.)
7to12:Stunnedfor1d4rounds,thenconfusedfor1d4rounds.
13ormore:Confusedfor1d4rounds.
Sightlesscreaturesarenotaffectedbyscintillatingpattern.
MaterialComponent:Asmallcrystalprism.
ScorchingRay
Evocation[Fire]
Level:Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S
Effect:Oneormorerays
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Youblastyourenemieswithfieryrays.Youmayfireoneray,plusoneadditionalrayforeveryfourlevelsbeyond3rd(toa
maximumofthreeraysat11thlevel).Eachrayrequiresarangedtouchattacktohitanddeals4d6pointsoffiredamage.
Theraysmaybefiredatthesameordifferenttargets,butallboltsmustbeaimedattargetswithin30feetofeachother
andfiredsimultaneously.
Screen
Illusion(Glamer)
Components:V,S
Duration:24hours
SavingThrow:NoneorWilldisbelief(ifinteractedwith);seetext
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellcombinesseveralelementstocreateapowerfulprotectionfromscryinganddirectobservation.Whencastingthe
spell,youdictatewhatwillandwillnotbeobservedinthespellsarea.Theillusioncreatedmustbestatedingeneralterms.
Oncetheconditionsareset,theycannotbechanged.
Attemptstoscrytheareaautomaticallydetecttheimagestatedbyyouwithnosaveallowed.Sightandsoundare
appropriatetotheillusioncreated.
Directobservationmayallowasave(asperanormalillusion),ifthereiscausetodisbelievewhatisseen.Evenenteringthe
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areadoesnotcanceltheillusionornecessarilyallowasave,assumingthathiddenbeingstakecaretostayoutofthewayof
thoseaffectedbytheillusion.
Scrying
Divination(Scrying)
Components:V,S,M/DF,F
CastingTime:1hour
Range:Seetext
EffectMagicalsensor
SpellResistance:Yes
Youcanseeandhearsomecreature,whichmaybeatanydistance.IfthesubjectsucceedsonaWillsave,thescrying
attemptsimplyfails.Thedifficultyofthesavedependsonhowwellyouknowthesubjectandwhatsortofphysical
connection(ifany)youhavetothatcreature.Furthermore,ifthesubjectisonanotherplane,itgetsa+5bonusonitsWill
save.
Table:ScryingWillSaveModifiersForKnowledge
KNOWLEDGE WILLSAVEMODIFIER
None1 +10
Secondhand(youhaveheardofthesubject) +5
Firsthand(youhavemetthesubject) +0
Familiar(youknowthesubjectwell) 5
1
Youmusthavesomesortofconnectiontoacreatureyouhavenoknowledgeof.
Table:ScryingWillSaveModifiersForConnection
CONNECTION WILLSAVEMODIFIER
Likenessorpicture 2
Possessionorgarment 4
Bodypart,lockofhair,bitofnail,etc. 10
Ifthesavefails,youcansee(butnothear)thesubjectandthesubjectsimmediatesurroundings(approximately10feetin
alldirectionsofthesubject).Ifthesubjectmoves,thesensorfollowsataspeedofupto150feet.
Aswithalldivination(scrying)spells,thesensorhasyourfullvisualacuity,includinganymagicaleffects.Inaddition,the
followingspellshavea5%chancepercasterlevelofoperatingthroughthesensor:detectchaos,detectevil,detectgood,
detectlaw,detectmagic,andmessage.
Ifthesavesucceeds,youcantattempttoscryonthatsubjectagainforatleast24hours.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Theeyeofahawk,aneagle,oraroc,plusnitricacid,copper,andzinc.
Wizard,Sorcerer,orBardFocus:Amirroroffinelywroughtandhighlypolishedsilvercostingnotlessthan1,000gp.The
mirrormustbeatleast2feetby4feet.
ClericFocus:Aholywaterfontcostingnotlessthan100gp.
DruidFocus:Anaturalpoolofwater.
Scrying,Greater
Divination(Scrying)
Components:V,S
Thisspellfunctionslikescrying,exceptasnotedabove.Additionally,allofthefollowingspellsfunctionreliablythroughthe
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sensor:detectchaos,detectevil,detectgood,detectlaw,detectmagic,message,readmagic,andtongues.
SculptSound
Transmutation
Level:Brd3
Components:V,S
Targets:Onecreatureorobject/level,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
Youchangethesoundsthatcreaturesorobjectsmake.Youcancreatesoundswherenoneexist,deadensounds,or
transformsoundsintoothersounds.Allaffectedcreaturesorobjectsmustbetransmutedinthesameway.Oncethe
transmutationismade,youcannotchangeit.
Youcanchangethequalitiesofsoundsbutcannotcreatewordswithwhichyouareunfamiliaryourself.
Aspellcasterwhosevoiceischangeddramaticallyisunabletocastspellswithverbalcomponents.
SearingLight
Evocation
Level:Clr3,Sun3
Components:V,S
Effect:Ray
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Focusingdivinepowerlikearayofthesun,youprojectablastoflightfromyouropenpalm.Youmustsucceedonaranged
touchattacktostrikeyourtarget.Acreaturestruckbythisrayoflighttakes1d8pointsofdamagepertwocasterlevels
(maximum5d8).Anundeadcreaturetakes1d6pointsofdamagepercasterlevel(maximum10d6),andanundead
creatureparticularlyvulnerabletobrightlighttakes1d8pointsofdamagepercasterlevel(maximum10d8).Aconstructor
inanimateobjecttakesonly1d6pointsofdamagepertwocasterlevels(maximum5d6).
SecretChest
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,F
Range:Seetext
Target:Onechestandupto1cu.ft.ofgoods/casterlevel
Duration:Sixtydaysoruntildischarged
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
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YouhideachestontheEtherealPlaneforaslongassixtydaysandcanretrieveitatwill.Thechestcancontainupto1
cubicfootofmaterialpercasterlevel(regardlessofthechestsactualsize,whichisabout3feetby2feetby2feet).Ifany
livingcreaturesareinthechest,thereisa75%chancethatthespellsimplyfails.Oncethechestishidden,youcanretrieve
itbyconcentrating(astandardaction),anditappearsnexttoyou.
Thechestmustbeexceptionallywellcraftedandexpensive,constructedforyoubymastercrafters.Thecostofsuchachest
isneverlessthan5,000gp.Onceitisconstructed,youmustmakeatinyreplica(ofthesamematerialsandperfectinevery
detail),sothattheminiatureofthechestappearstobeaperfectcopy.(Thereplicacosts50gp.)Youcanhavebutonepair
ofthesechestsatanygiventimeevenawishspelldoesnotallowmore.Thechestsarenonmagicalandcanbefittedwith
locks,wards,andsoon,justasanynormalchestcanbe.
Tohidethechest,youcastthespellwhiletouchingboththechestandthereplica.ThechestvanishesintotheEthereal
Plane.Youneedthereplicatorecallthechest.Aftersixtydays,thereisacumulativechanceof5%perdaythatthechestis
irretrievablylost.Iftheminiatureofthechestislostordestroyed,thereisnoway,notevenwithawishspell,thatthelarge
chestcanbesummonedback,althoughanextraplanarexpeditionmightbemountedtofindit.
Livingthingsinthechesteat,sleep,andagenormally,andtheydieiftheyrunoutoffood,air,water,orwhateverthey
needtosurvive.
Focus:Thechestanditsreplica.
SecretPage
Transmutation
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Target:Pagetouched,upto3sq.ft.insize
Duration:Permanent
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Secretpagealtersthecontentsofapagesothattheyappeartobesomethingentirelydifferent.Thetextofaspellcanbe
changedtoshowevenanotherspell.Explosiverunesorsepiasnakesigilcanbecastuponthesecretpage.
Acomprehendlanguagesspellalonecannotrevealasecretpagescontents.Youareabletorevealtheoriginalcontentsby
speakingaspecialword.Youcanthenperusetheactualpage,andreturnittoitssecretpageformatwill.Youcanalso
removethespellbydoublerepetitionofthespecialword.Adetectmagicspellrevealsdimmagiconthepageinquestion
butdoesnotrevealitstruecontents.Trueseeingrevealsthepresenceofthehiddenmaterialbutdoesnotrevealthe
contentsunlesscastincombinationwithcomprehendlanguages.Asecretpagespellcanbedispelled,andthehidden
writingscanbedestroyedbymeansofanerasespell.
MaterialComponent:Powderedherringscalesandwillowispessence.
SecureShelter
Level:Brd4,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M,F;seetext
Effect:20ft.squarestructure
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
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Youconjureasturdycottageorlodgemadeofmaterialthatiscommonintheareawherethespelliscast.Thefloorislevel,
clean,anddry.Inallrespectsthelodgingresemblesanormalcottage,withasturdydoor,twoshutteredwindows,anda
smallfireplace.
Theshelterhasnoheatingorcoolingsource(otherthannaturalinsulationqualities).Therefore,itmustbeheatedasa
normaldwelling,andextremeheatadverselyaffectsitanditsoccupants.Thedwellingdoes,however,provideconsiderable
securityotherwiseitisasstrongasanormalstonebuilding,regardlessofitsmaterialcomposition.Thedwellingresists
flamesandfireasifitwerestone.Itisimpervioustonormalmissiles(butnotthesortcastbysiegeenginesorgiants).
Thedoor,shutters,andevenchimneyaresecureagainstintrusion,theformertwobeingarcanelockedandthelatter
securedbyanirongrateatthetopandanarrowflue.Inaddition,thesethreeareasareprotectedbyanalarmspell.Finally,
anunseenservantisconjuredtoprovideservicetoyouforthedurationoftheshelter.
Thesecuresheltercontainsrudefurnishingseightbunks,atrestletable,eightstools,andawritingdesk.
MaterialComponent:Asquarechipofstone,crushedlime,afewgrainsofsand,asprinklingofwater,andseveralsplinters
ofwood.Thesemustbeaugmentedbythecomponentsoftheunseenservantspell(stringandabitofwood)ifthisbenefit
istobeincluded.
Focus:Thefocusofthealarmspell(silverwireandatinybell)ifthisbenefitistobeincluded.
SeeInvisibility
Divination
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Range:Personal
Target:You
Youcanseeanyobjectsorbeingsthatareinvisiblewithinyourrangeofvision,aswellasanythatareethereal,asifthey
werenormallyvisible.Suchcreaturesarevisibletoyouastranslucentshapes,allowingyoueasilytodiscernthedifference
betweenvisible,invisible,andetherealcreatures.
Thespelldoesnotrevealthemethodusedtoobtaininvisibility.Itdoesnotrevealillusionsorenableyoutoseethrough
opaqueobjects.Itdoesnotrevealcreatureswhoaresimplyhiding,concealed,orotherwisehardtosee.
Seeinvisibilitycanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
MaterialComponent:Apinchoftalcandasmallsprinklingofpowderedsilver.
Seeming
Illusion(Glamer)
Level:Brd5,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S
Targets:Onecreaturepertwolevels,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
Duration:12hours(D)
SavingThrow:WillnegatesorWilldisbelief(ifinteractedwith)
SpellResistance:YesorNo;seetext
Thisspellfunctionslikedisguiseself,exceptthatyoucanchangetheappearanceofotherpeopleaswell.Affectedcreatures
resumetheirnormalappearancesifslain.
UnwillingtargetscannegatethespellseffectonthembymakingWillsavesorwithspellresistance.
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Sending
Evocation
Level:Clr4,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Seetext
Target:Onecreature
Duration:1round;seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcontactaparticularcreaturewithwhichyouarefamiliarandsendashortmessageoftwentyfivewordsorlesstothe
subject.Thesubjectrecognizesyouifitknowsyou.Itcananswerinlikemannerimmediately.Acreaturewithan
Intelligencescoreaslowas1canunderstandthesending,thoughthesubjectsabilitytoreactislimitedasnormalbyits
Intelligencescore.Evenifthesendingisreceived,thesubjectisnotobligatedtoactuponitinanymanner.
Ifthecreatureinquestionisnotonthesameplaneofexistenceasyouare,thereisa5%chancethatthesendingdoesnot
arrive.(Localconditionsonotherplanesmayworsenthischanceconsiderably.)
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Ashortpieceoffinecopperwire.
SepiaSnakeSigil
Conjuration(Creation)[Force]
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Target:Onetouchedbookorwrittenwork
Duration:Permanentoruntildischarged;untilreleasedor1d4days+oneday/level;seetext
SpellResistance:No
Whenyoucastsepiasnakesigil,asmallsymbolappearsinthetextofonewrittenworksuchasabook,scroll,ormap.The
textcontainingthesymbolmustbeatleasttwentyfivewordslong.Whenanyonereadsthetextcontainingthesymbol,the
sepiasnakespringsintobeingandstrikesthereader,providedthereislineofeffectbetweenthesymbolandthereader.
Simplyseeingtheenspelledtextisnotsufficienttotriggerthespell;thesubjectmustdeliberatelyreadit.Thetargetis
entitledtoasavetoevadethesnakesstrike.Ifitsucceeds,thesepiasnakedissipatesinaflashofbrownlightaccompanied
byapuffofduncoloredsmokeandaloudnoise.Ifthetargetfailsitssave,itisengulfedinashimmeringamberfieldof
forceandimmobilizeduntilreleased,eitheratyourcommandorwhen1d4days+onedaypercasterlevelhaveelapsed.
Whiletrappedintheamberfieldofforce,thesubjectdoesnotage,breathe,growhungry,sleep,orregainspells.Itis
preservedinastateofsuspendedanimation,unawareofitssurroundings.Itcanbedamagedbyoutsideforces(and
perhapsevenkilled),sincethefieldprovidesnoprotectionagainstphysicalinjury.However,adyingsubjectdoesnotlose
hitpointsorbecomestableuntilthespellends.
Thehiddensigilcannotbedetectedbynormalobservation,anddetectmagicrevealsonlythattheentiretextismagical.
Adispelmagiccanremovethesigil.Anerasespelldestroystheentirepageoftext.
Sepiasnakesigilcanbecastincombinationwithotherspellsthathideorgarbletext,suchassecretpage.
MaterialComponent:500gpworthofpowderedamber,ascalefromanysnake,andapinchofmushroomspores.
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Sequester
Abjuration
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Target:Onewillingcreatureorobject(uptoa2ft.cube/level)touched
SavingThrow:NoneorWillnegates(object)
SpellResistance:NoorYes(object)
Whencast,thisspellnotonlypreventsdivinationspellsfromworkingtodetectorlocatethecreatureorobjectaffectedby
sequester,italsorenderstheaffectedcreatureorobjectinvisibletoanyformofsightorseeing(astheinvisibilityspell).The
spelldoesnotpreventthesubjectfrombeingdiscoveredthroughtactilemeansorthroughtheuseofdevices.Creatures
affectedbysequesterbecomecomatoseandareeffectivelyinastateofsuspendedanimationuntilthespellwearsofforis
dispelled.
Note:TheWillsavepreventsanattendedormagicalobjectfrombeingsequestered.Thereisnosavetoseethesequestered
creatureorobjectortodetectitwithadivinationspell.
MaterialComponent:Abasiliskeyelash,gumarabic,andadramofwhitewash.
Shades
Illusion(Shadow)
Level:Sor/Wiz9
Thisspellfunctionslikeshadowconjuration,exceptthatitmimicssorcererandwizardconjurationspellsof8thlevelor
lower.Theillusoryconjurationscreateddealfourfifths(80%)damagetononbelievers,andnondamagingeffectsare80%
likelytoworkagainstnonbelievers.
ShadowConjuration
Illusion(Shadow)
Level:Brd4,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S
Range:Seetext
Effect:Seetext
Duration:Seetext
SavingThrow:Willdisbelief(ifinteractedwith);varies;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes;seetext
YouusematerialfromthePlaneofShadowtoshapequasirealillusionsofoneormorecreatures,objects,orforces.
Shadowconjurationcanmimicanysorcererorwizardconjuration(summoning)orconjuration(creation)spellof3rdlevel
orlower.
Shadowconjurationsareactuallyonefifth(20%)asstrongastherealthings,thoughcreatureswhobelievetheshadow
conjurationstoberealareaffectedbythematfullstrength.
Anycreaturethatinteractswiththeconjuredobject,force,orcreaturecanmakeaWillsavetorecognizeitstruenature.
SpellsthatdealdamagehavenormaleffectsunlesstheaffectedcreaturesucceedsonaWillsave.Eachdisbelievingcreature
takesonlyonefifth(20%)damagefromtheattack.Ifthedisbelievedattackhasaspecialeffectotherthandamage,that
effectisonly20%likelytooccur.Regardlessoftheresultofthesavetodisbelieve,anaffectedcreatureisalsoallowedany
savethatthespellbeingsimulatedallows,butthesaveDCissetaccordingtoshadowconjurationslevel(5th)ratherthan
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thespellsnormallevel.Inaddition,anyeffectcreatedbyshadowconjurationallowsspellresistance,evenifthespellitis
simulatingdoesnot.Shadowobjectsorsubstanceshavenormaleffectsexceptagainstthosewhodisbelievethem.
Againstdisbelievers,theyare20%likelytowork.
Ashadowcreaturehasonefifththehitpointsofanormalcreatureofitskind(regardlessofwhetheritsrecognizedas
shadowy).Itdealsnormaldamageandhasallnormalabilitiesandweaknesses.Againstacreaturethatrecognizesitasa
shadowcreature,however,theshadowcreaturesdamageisonefifth(20%)normal,andallspecialabilitiesthatdonot
deallethaldamageareonly20%likelytowork.(Rollforeachuseandeachaffectedcharacterseparately.)Furthermore,
theshadowcreaturesACbonusesareonefifthaslarge.
Acreaturethatsucceedsonitssaveseestheshadowconjurationsastransparentimagessuperimposedonvague,shadowy
forms.
ObjectsautomaticallysucceedontheirWillsavesagainstthisspell.
ShadowConjuration,Greater
Illusion(Shadow)
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Thisspellfunctionslikeshadowconjuration,exceptthatitcanduplicateanysorcererorwizardconjuration(summoning)
orconjuration(creation)spellof6thlevelorlower.Theillusoryconjurationscreateddealthreefifths(60%)damageto
nonbelievers,andnondamagingeffectsare60%likelytoworkagainstnonbelievers.
ShadowEvocation
Illusion(Shadow)
Level:Brd5,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S
Range:Seetext
Effect:Seetext
Duration:Seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
YoutapenergyfromthePlaneofShadowtocastaquasireal,illusoryversionofasorcererorwizardevocationspellof4th
levelorlower.(Foraspellwithmorethanonelevel,usethebestoneapplicabletoyou.)
SpellsthatdealdamagehavenormaleffectsunlessanaffectedcreaturesucceedsonaWillsave.Eachdisbelievingcreature
takesonlyonefifthdamagefromtheattack.Ifthedisbelievedattackhasaspecialeffectotherthandamage,thateffectis
onefifthasstrong(ifapplicable)oronly20%likelytooccur.Ifrecognizedasashadowevocation,adamagingspelldeals
onlyonefifth(20%)damage.Regardlessoftheresultofthesavetodisbelieve,anaffectedcreatureisalsoallowedanysave
(orspellresistance)thatthespellbeingsimulatedallows,butthesaveDCissetaccordingtoshadowevocationslevel(5th)
ratherthanthespellsnormallevel.
Nondamagingeffectshavenormaleffectsexceptagainstthosewhodisbelievethem.Againstdisbelievers,theyhaveno
effect.
ObjectsautomaticallysucceedontheirWillsavesagainstthisspell.
ShadowEvocation,Greater
Illusion(Shadow)
Level:Sor/Wiz8
Thisspellfunctionslikeshadowevocation,exceptthatitenablesyoutocreatepartiallyreal,illusoryversionsofsorcereror
wizardevocationspellsof7thlevelorlower.Ifrecognizedasagreatershadowevocation,adamagingspelldealsonly
threefifths(60%)damage.
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ShadowWalk
Illusion(Shadow)
Level:Brd5,Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Targets:Uptoonetouchedcreature/level
SpellResistance:Yes
Tousetheshadowwalkspell,youmustbeinanareaofshadowyillumination.Youandanycreatureyoutoucharethen
transportedalongacoilingpathofshadowstufftotheedgeoftheMaterialPlanewhereitbordersthePlaneofShadow.The
effectislargelyillusory,butthepathisquasireal.Youcantakemorethanonecreaturealongwithyou(subjecttoyour
levellimit),butallmustbetouchingeachother.
Intheregionofshadow,youmoveatarateof50milesperhour,movingnormallyonthebordersofthePlaneofShadow
butmuchmorerapidlyrelativetotheMaterialPlane.Thus,youcanusethisspelltotravelrapidlybysteppingontothe
PlaneofShadow,movingthedesireddistance,andthensteppingbackontotheMaterialPlane.
BecauseoftheblurringofrealitybetweenthePlaneofShadowandtheMaterialPlane,youcantmakeoutdetailsofthe
terrainorareasyoupassoverduringtransit,norcanyoupredictperfectlywhereyourtravelwillend.Itsimpossibleto
judgedistancesaccurately,makingthespellvirtuallyuselessforscoutingorspying.Furthermore,whenthespelleffect
ends,youareshunted1d10x100feetinarandomhorizontaldirectionfromyourdesiredendpoint.Ifthiswouldplaceyou
withinasolidobject,youareshunted1d10x1,000feetinthesamedirection.Ifthiswouldstillplaceyouwithinasolid
object,you(andanycreatureswithyou)areshuntedtothenearestemptyspaceavailable,butthestrainofthisactivity
renderseachcreaturefatigued(nosave).
ShadowwalkcanalsobeusedtotraveltootherplanesthatborderonthePlaneofShadow,butthisusagerequiresthe
transitofthePlaneofShadowtoarriveataborderwithanotherplaneofreality.ThetransitofthePlaneofShadow
requires1d4hours.
AnycreaturestouchedbyyouwhenshadowwalkiscastalsomakethetransitiontothebordersofthePlaneofShadow.
Theymayopttofollowyou,wanderoffthroughtheplane,orstumblebackintotheMaterialPlane(50%chanceforeither
ofthelatterresultsiftheyarelostorabandonedbyyou).CreaturesunwillingtoaccompanyyouintothePlaneofShadow
receiveaWillsavingthrow,negatingtheeffectifsuccessful.
Shambler
Level:Drd9,Plant9
Components:V,S
Effect:Threeormoreshamblingmounds,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart;seetext
Duration:Sevendaysorsevenmonths(D);seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Theshamblerspellcreates1d4+2shamblingmoundswith11HDeach.Thecreatureswillinglyaidyouincombatorbattle,
performaspecificmission,orserveasbodyguards.Thecreaturesremainwithyouforsevendaysunlessyoudismissthem.
Iftheshamblersarecreatedonlyforguardduty,however,thedurationofthespellissevenmonths.Inthiscase,the
shamblerscanonlybeorderedtoguardaspecificsiteorlocation.Shamblerssummonedtoguarddutycannotmoveoutside
thespellsrange,whichismeasuredfromthepointwhereeachfirstappeared.
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Theshamblershaveresistancetofireasnormalshamblingmoundsdoonlyiftheterrainisrainy,marshy,ordamp.
Shapechange
Transmutation
Level:Animal9,Drd9,Sor/Wiz9
Components:V,S,F
Range:Personal
Target:You
Thisspellfunctionslikepolymorph,exceptthatitenablesyoutoassumetheformofanysinglenonuniquecreature(ofany
type)fromFinetoColossalsize.TheassumedformcannothavemorethantwiceyourcasterlevelinHitDice(toa
maximumof50HD).Unlikepolymorph,thisspellallowsincorporealorgaseousformstobeassumed.
Yougainallextraordinaryandsupernaturalabilities(bothattacksandqualities)oftheassumedform,butyouloseyour
ownsupernaturalabilities.Youalsogainthetypeofthenewforminplaceofyourown.Thenewformdoesnotdisorient
you.Partsofyourbodyorpiecesofequipmentthatareseparatedfromyoudonotreverttotheiroriginalforms.
Youcanbecomejustaboutanythingyouarefamiliarwith.Youcanchangeformonceeachroundasafreeaction.The
changetakesplaceeitherimmediatelybeforeyourregularactionorimmediatelyafterit,butnotduringtheaction.Ifyou
usethisspelltocreateadisguise,yougeta+10bonusonyourDisguisecheck.
Focus:Ajadecircletworthnolessthan1,500gp,whichyoumustplaceonyourheadwhencastingthespell.(Thefocus
meldsintoyournewformwhenyouchangeshape.)
Shatter
Evocation[Sonic]
Level:Brd2,Chaos2,Clr2,Destruction2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M/DF
AreaorTarget:5ft.radiusspread;oronesolidobjectoronecrystallinecreature
SavingThrow:Willnegates(object);Willnegates(object)orFortitudehalf;seetext
Shattercreatesaloud,ringingnoisethatbreaksbrittle,nonmagicalobjects;sundersasinglesolid,nonmagicalobject;or
damagesacrystallinecreature.
Usedasanareaattack,shatterdestroysnonmagicalobjectsofcrystal,glass,ceramic,orporcelain.Allsuchobjectswithina
5footradiusofthepointoforiginaresmashedintodozensofpiecesbythespell.Objectsweighingmorethan1poundper
yourlevelarenotaffected,butallotherobjectsoftheappropriatecompositionareshattered.
Alternatively,youcantargetshatteragainstasinglesolidobject,regardlessofcomposition,weighingupto10poundsper
casterlevel.Targetedagainstacrystallinecreature(ofanyweight),shatterdeals1d6pointsofsonicdamagepercaster
level(maximum10d6),withaFortitudesaveforhalfdamage.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Achipofmica.
Shield
Abjuration[Force]
Level:Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S
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Range:Personal
Target:You
Shieldcreatesaninvisible,towershieldsizedmobilediskofforcethathoversinfrontofyou.Itnegatesmagicmissile
attacksdirectedatyou.Thediskalsoprovidesa+4shieldbonustoAC.Thisbonusappliesagainstincorporealtouch
attacks,sinceitisaforceeffect.Theshieldhasnoarmorcheckpenaltyorarcanespellfailurechance.Unlikewithanormal
towershield,youcantusetheshieldspellforcover.
ShieldofFaith
Abjuration
Level:Clr1
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Thisspellcreatesashimmering,magicalfieldaroundthetouchedcreaturethatavertsattacks.Thespellgrantsthesubjecta
+2deflectionbonustoAC,withanadditional+1tothebonusforeverysixlevelsyouhave(maximum+5deflection
bonusat18thlevel).
MaterialComponent:Asmallparchmentwithabitofholytextwrittenuponit.
ShieldofLaw
Abjuration[Lawful]
Level:Clr8,Law8
Components:V,S,F
Range:20ft.
SavingThrow:Seetext
Adim,blueglowsurroundsthesubjects,protectingthemfromattacks,grantingthemresistancetospellscastbychaotic
creatures,andslowingchaoticcreatureswhentheystrikethesubjects.Thisabjurationhasfoureffects.
chaos,thisbenefitappliesagainstallattacks,notjustagainstattacksbychaoticcreatures.
Second,awardedcreaturegainsspellresistance25againstchaoticspellsandspellscastbychaoticcreatures.
Third,theabjurationblockspossessionandmentalinfluence,justasprotectionfromchaosdoes.
Finally,ifachaoticcreaturesucceedsonameleeattackagainstawardedcreature,theattackerisslowed(Willsave
negates,astheslowspell,butagainstshieldoflawssaveDC).
Focus:Atinyreliquarycontainingsomesacredrelic,suchasascrapofparchmentfromalawfultext.Thereliquarycostsat
least500gp.
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ShieldOther
Abjuration
Level:Clr2,Pal2,Protection2
Components:V,S,F
Target:Onecreature
Thisspellwardsthesubjectandcreatesamysticconnectionbetweenyouandthesubjectsothatsomeofitswoundsare
transferredtoyou.Thesubjectgainsa+1deflectionbonustoACanda+1resistancebonusonsaves.Additionally,the
subjecttakesonlyhalfdamagefromallwoundsandattacks(includingthatdealtbyspecialabilities)thatdealhitpoint
damage.Theamountofdamagenottakenbythewardedcreatureistakenbyyou.Formsofharmthatdonotinvolvehit
points,suchascharmeffects,temporaryabilitydamage,leveldraining,anddeatheffects,arenotaffected.Ifthesubject
suffersareductionofhitpointsfromaloweredConstitutionscore,thereductionisnotsplitwithyoubecauseitisnothit
pointdamage.Whenthespellends,subsequentdamageisnolongerdividedbetweenthesubjectandyou,butdamage
alreadysplitisnotreassignedtothesubject.
Ifyouandthesubjectofthespellmoveoutofrangeofeachother,thespellends.
Focus:Apairofplatinumrings(worthatleast50gpeach)wornbybothyouandthewardedcreature.
Shillelagh
Transmutation
Level:Drd1
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Target:Onetouchednonmagicaloakcluborquarterstaff
Yourownnonmagicalcluborquarterstaffbecomesaweaponwitha+1enhancementbonusonattackanddamagerolls.(A
quarterstaffgainsthisenhancementforbothendsoftheweapon.)Itdealsdamageasifitweretwosizecategorieslarger(a
Smallcluborquarterstaffsotransmuteddeals1d8pointsofdamage,aMedium2d6,andaLarge3d6),+1forits
enhancementbonus.Theseeffectsonlyoccurwhentheweaponiswieldedbyyou.Ifyoudonotwieldit,theweapon
behavesasifunaffectedbythisspell.
ShockingGrasp
Level:Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Target:Creatureorobjecttouched
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SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Yoursuccessfulmeleetouchattackdeals1d6pointsofelectricitydamagepercasterlevel(maximum5d6).Whendelivering
thejolt,yougaina+3bonusonattackrollsiftheopponentiswearingmetalarmor(ormadeoutofmetal,carryingalotof
metal,orthelike).
Shout
Evocation[Sonic]
Level:Brd4,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V
Range:30ft.
SavingThrow:FortitudepartialorReflexnegates(object);seetext
Youemitanearsplittingyellthatdeafensanddamagescreaturesinitspath.Anycreaturewithintheareaisdeafenedfor
2d6roundsandtakes5d6pointsofsonicdamage.Asuccessfulsavenegatesthedeafnessandreducesthedamagebyhalf.
Anyexposedbrittleorcrystallineobjectorcrystallinecreaturetakes1d6pointsofsonicdamagepercasterlevel(maximum
15d6).AnaffectedcreatureisallowedaFortitudesavetoreducethedamagebyhalf,andacreatureholdingfragileobjects
cannegatedamagetothemwithasuccessfulReflexsave.
Ashoutspellcannotpenetrateasilencespell.
Shout,Greater
Evocation[Sonic]
Level:Brd6,Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S,F
Range:60ft.
SavingThrow:FortitudepartialorReflexnegates(object);seetext
Thisspellfunctionslikeshout,exceptthattheconedeals10d6pointsofsonicdamage(or1d6pointsofsonicdamageper
casterlevel,maximum20d6,againstexposedbrittleorcrystallineobjectsorcrystallinecreatures).Italsocausescreatures
tobestunnedfor1roundanddeafenedfor4d6rounds.Acreatureintheareaoftheconecannegatethestunningand
halveboththedamageandthedurationofthedeafnesswithasuccessfulFortitudesave.Acreatureholdingvulnerable
objectscanattemptaReflexsavetonegatethedamagetothoseobjects.
ArcaneFocus:Asmallmetalorivoryhorn.
ShrinkItem
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Target:Onetouchedobjectofupto2cu.ft./level
Duration:Oneday/level;seetext
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Youareabletoshrinkonenonmagicalitem(ifitiswithinthesizelimit)to1/16ofitsnormalsizeineachdimension(to
about1/4,000theoriginalvolumeandmass).Thischangeeffectivelyreducestheobjectssizebyfourcategories.
Optionally,youcanalsochangeitsnowshrunkencompositiontoaclothlikeone.Objectschangedbyashrinkitemspellcan
bereturnedtonormalcompositionandsizemerelybytossingthemontoanysolidsurfaceorbyawordofcommandfrom
theoriginalcaster.Evenaburningfireanditsfuelcanbeshrunkbythisspell.Restoringtheshrunkenobjecttoitsnormal
sizeandcompositionendsthespell.
Shrinkitemcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell,inwhichcasetheaffectedobjectcanbeshrunkand
expandedanindefinitenumberoftimes,butonlybytheoriginalcaster.
Silence
Illusion(Glamer)
Level:Brd2,Clr2
Components:V,S
Area:20ft.radiusemanationcenteredonacreature,object,orpointinspace
SavingThrow:Willnegates;seetextornone(object)
SpellResistance:Yes;seetextorno(object)
Uponthecastingofthisspell,completesilenceprevailsintheaffectedarea.Allsoundisstopped:Conversationis
impossible,spellswithverbalcomponentscannotbecast,andnonoisewhatsoeverissuesfrom,enters,orpassesthrough
thearea.Thespellcanbecastonapointinspace,buttheeffectisstationaryunlesscastonamobileobject.Thespellcan
becenteredonacreature,andtheeffectthenradiatesfromthecreatureandmovesasitmoves.Anunwillingcreaturecan
attemptaWillsavetonegatethespellandcanusespellresistance,ifany.Itemsinacreaturespossessionormagicitems
thatemitsoundreceivethebenefitsofsavesandspellresistance,butunattendedobjectsandpointsinspacedonot.This
spellprovidesadefenseagainstsonicorlanguagebasedattacks.
SilentImage
Illusion(Figment)
Level:Brd1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S,F
Effect:Visualfigmentthatcannotextendbeyondfour10ft.cubes+one10ft.cube/level(S)
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellcreatesthevisualillusionofanobject,creature,orforce,asvisualizedbyyou.Theillusiondoesnotcreatesound,
smell,texture,ortemperature.Youcanmovetheimagewithinthelimitsofthesizeoftheeffect.
Focus:Abitoffleece.
Simulacrum
Illusion(Shadow)
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,M,XP
CastingTime:12hours
Range:0ft.
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Effect:Oneduplicatecreature
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Simulacrumcreatesanillusoryduplicateofanycreature.Theduplicatecreatureispartiallyrealandformedfromiceor
snow.Itappearstobethesameastheoriginal,butithasonlyonehalfoftherealcreatureslevelsorHitDice(andthe
appropriatehitpoints,feats,skillranks,andspecialabilitiesforacreatureofthatlevelorHD).Youcantcreatea
simulacrumofacreaturewhoseHitDiceorlevelsexceedtwiceyourcasterlevel.YoumustmakeaDisguisecheckwhen
youcastthespelltodeterminehowgoodthelikenessis.Acreaturefamiliarwiththeoriginalmightdetecttherusewitha
successfulSpotcheck(opposedbythecastersDisguisecheck)oraDC20SenseMotivecheck.
Atalltimesthesimulacrumremainsunderyourabsolutecommand.Nospecialtelepathiclinkexists,socommandmustbe
exercisedinsomeothermanner.Asimulacrumhasnoabilitytobecomemorepowerful.Itcannotincreaseitslevelor
abilities.Ifreducedto0hitpointsorotherwisedestroyed,itrevertstosnowandmeltsinstantlyintonothingness.A
complexprocessrequiringatleast24hours,100gpperhitpoint,andafullyequippedmagicallaboratorycanrepair
damagetoasimulacrum.
MaterialComponent:Thespelliscastovertheroughsnoworiceform,andsomepieceofthecreaturetobeduplicated
(hair,nail,orthelike)mustbeplacedinsidethesnoworice.Additionally,thespellrequirespowderedrubyworth100gp
perHDofthesimulacrumtobecreated.
XPCost:100XPperHDofthesimulacrumtobecreated(minimum1,000XP).
SlayLiving
Necromancy[Death]
Level:Clr5,Death5
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
SpellResistance:Yes
Youcanslayanyonelivingcreature.Youmustsucceedonameleetouchattacktotouchthesubject,anditcanavoiddeath
withasuccessfulFortitudesave.Ifitsucceeds,itinsteadtakes3d6pointsofdamage+1pointpercasterlevel.
Sleep
Level:Brd1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:1round
Area:Oneormorelivingcreatureswithina10ft.radiusburst
SpellResistance:Yes
Asleepspellcausesamagicalslumbertocomeupon4HitDiceofcreatures.CreatureswiththefewestHDareaffected
first.
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AmongcreatureswithequalHD,thosewhoareclosesttothespellspointoforiginareaffectedfirst.HitDicethatarenot
sufficienttoaffectacreaturearewasted.
Sleepingcreaturesarehelpless.Slappingorwoundingawakensanaffectedcreature,butnormalnoisedoesnot.Awakening
acreatureisastandardaction(anapplicationoftheaidanotheraction).
Sleepdoesnottargetunconsciouscreatures,constructs,orundeadcreatures.
MaterialComponent:Apinchoffinesand,rosepetals,oralivecricket.
SleetStorm
Conjuration(Creation)[Cold]
Level:Drd3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M/DF
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Drivingsleetblocksallsight(evendarkvision)withinitandcausesthegroundintheareatobeicy.Acreaturecanwalk
withinorthroughtheareaofsleetathalfnormalspeedwithaDC10Balancecheck.Failuremeansitcantmoveinthat
round,whilefailureby5ormoremeansitfalls(seetheBalanceskillfordetails).
Thesleetextinguishestorchesandsmallfires.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Apinchofdustandafewdropsofwater.
Slow
Transmutation
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M
SpellResistance:Yes
Anaffectedcreaturemovesandattacksatadrasticallyslowedrate.Aslowedcreaturecantakeonlyasinglemoveactionor
standardactioneachturn,butnotboth(normayittakefullroundactions).Additionally,ittakesa1penaltyonattack
rolls,AC,andReflexsaves.Aslowedcreaturemovesathalfitsnormalspeed(rounddowntothenext5footincrement),
whichaffectsthecreaturesjumpingdistanceasnormalfordecreasedspeed.
Multiplesloweffectsdontstack.Slowcountersanddispelshaste.
MaterialComponent:Adropofmolasses.
Snare
Transmutation
Level:Rgr2,Drd3
Components:V,S,DF
CastingTime:3rounds
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Range:Touch
Target:Touchednonmagicalcircleofvine,rope,orthongwitha2ft.diameter+2ft./level
Duration:Untiltriggeredorbroken
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellenablesyoutomakeasnarethatfunctionsasamagictrap.Thesnarecanbemadefromanysupplevine,athong,
orarope.Whenyoucastsnareuponit,thecordlikeobjectblendswithitssurroundings(SearchDC23foracharacterwith
thetrapfindingabilitytolocate).Oneendofthesnareistiedinaloopthatcontractsaroundoneormoreofthelimbsof
anycreaturesteppinginsidethecircle.
Ifastrongandsuppletreeisnearby,thesnarecanbefastenedtoit.Thespellcausesthetreetobendandthenstraighten
whentheloopistriggered,dealing1d6pointsofdamagetothecreaturetrappedandliftingitoffthegroundbythe
trappedlimborlimbs.Ifnosuchtreeisavailable,thecordlikeobjecttightensaroundthecreature,dealingnodamagebut
causingittobeentangled.
Thesnareismagical.Toescape,atrappedcreaturemustmakeaDC23EscapeArtistcheckoraDC23Strengthcheckthat
isafullroundaction.ThesnarehasAC7and5hitpoints.Asuccessfulescapefromthesnarebreakstheloopandendsthe
spell.
SoftenEarthandStone
Level:Drd2,Earth2
Components:V,S,DF
Area:10ft.square/level;seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Whenthisspelliscast,allnatural,undressedearthorstoneinthespellsareaissoftened.Wetearthbecomesthickmud,
dryearthbecomesloosesandordirt,andstonebecomessoftclaythatiseasilymoldedorchopped.Youaffecta10
footsquareareatoadepthof1to4feet,dependingonthetoughnessorresilienceofthegroundatthatspot.Magical,
enchanted,dressed,orworkedstonecannotbeaffected.Earthorstonecreaturesarenotaffected.
AcreatureinmudmustsucceedonaReflexsaveorbecaughtfor1d2roundsandunabletomove,attack,orcastspells.A
creaturethatsucceedsonitssavecanmovethroughthemudathalfspeed,anditcantrunorcharge.
Loosedirtisnotastroublesomeasmud,butallcreaturesintheareacanmoveatonlyhalftheirnormalspeedandcantrun
orchargeoverthesurface.
Stonesoftenedintoclaydoesnothindermovement,butitdoesallowcharacterstocut,shape,orexcavateareastheymay
nothavebeenabletoaffectbefore.
Whilesoftenearthandstonedoesnotaffectdressedorworkedstone,cavernceilingsorverticalsurfacessuchasclifffaces
canbeaffected.Usually,thiscausesamoderatecollapseorlandslideastheloosenedmaterialpeelsawayfromthefaceof
thewallorroofandfalls.
Amoderateamountofstructuraldamagecanbedealttoamanufacturedstructurebysofteningthegroundbeneathit,
causingittosettle.However,mostwellbuiltstructureswillonlybedamagedbythisspell,notdestroyed.
SolidFog
Level:Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M
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SpellResistance:No
Thisspellfunctionslikefogcloud,butinadditiontoobscuringsight,thesolidfogissothickthatanycreatureattemptingto
movethroughitprogressesataspeedof5feet,regardlessofitsnormalspeed,andittakesa2penaltyonallmeleeattack
andmeleedamagerolls.Thevaporspreventeffectiverangedweaponattacks(exceptformagicraysandthelike).A
creatureorobjectthatfallsintosolidfogisslowed,sothateach10feetofvaporthatitpassesthroughreducesfalling
damageby1d6.Acreaturecanttakea5footstepwhileinsolidfog.
However,unlikenormalfog,onlyaseverewind(31+mph)dispersesthesevapors,anditdoessoin1round.
Solidfogcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.Apermanentsolidfogdispersedbywindreformsin10minutes.
MaterialComponent:Apinchofdried,powderedpeascombinedwithpowderedanimalhoof.
SongofDiscord
Enchantment(Compulsion)[MindAffecting,Sonic]
Level:Brd5
Components:V,S
Area:Creatureswithina20ft.radiusspread
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellcausesthosewithintheareatoturnoneachotherratherthanattacktheirfoes.Eachaffectedcreaturehasa50%
chancetoattackthenearesttargeteachround.(Rolltodetermineeachcreaturesbehavioreveryroundatthebeginningof
itsturn.)Acreaturethatdoesnotattackitsnearestneighborisfreetoactnormallyforthatround.
Creaturesforcedbyasongofdiscordtoattacktheirfellowsemployallmethodsattheirdisposal,choosingtheirdeadliest
spellsandmostadvantageouscombattactics.Theydonot,however,harmtargetsthathavefallenunconscious.
SoulBind
Necromancy
Level:Clr9,Sor/Wiz9
Components:V,S,F
Target:Corpse
Duration:Permanent
SpellResistance:No
Youdrawthesoulfromanewlydeadbodyandimprisonitinablacksapphiregem.Thesubjectmusthavebeendeadno
morethan1roundpercasterlevel.Thesoul,oncetrappedinthegem,cannotbereturnedthroughclone,raisedead,
reincarnation,resurrection,trueresurrection,orevenamiracleorawish.Onlybydestroyingthegemordispellingthespell
onthegemcanonefreethesoul(whichisthenstilldead).
Focus:Ablacksapphireofatleast1,000gpvalueforeveryHitDiepossessedbythecreaturewhosesoulistobebound.If
thegemisnotvaluableenough,itshatterswhenthebindingisattempted.(WhilecreatureshavenoconceptoflevelorHit
Diceassuch,thevalueofthegemneededtotrapanindividualcanberesearched.Rememberthatthisvaluecanchange
overtimeascreaturesgainmoreHitDice.)
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SoundBurst
Evocation[Sonic]
Level:Brd2,Clr2
Components:V,S,F/DF
SpellResistance:Yes
Youblastanareawithatremendouscacophony.Everycreatureintheareatakes1d8pointsofsonicdamageandmust
succeedonaFortitudesavetoavoidbeingstunnedfor1round.
Creaturesthatcannotheararenotstunnedbutarestilldamaged.
ArcaneFocus:Amusicalinstrument.
SpeakwithAnimals
Divination
Components:V,S
Range:Personal
Target:You
Youcancomprehendandcommunicatewithanimals.Youareabletoaskquestionsofandreceiveanswersfromanimals,
althoughthespelldoesntmakethemanymorefriendlyorcooperativethannormal.Furthermore,waryandcunning
animalsarelikelytobeterseandevasive,whilethemorestupidonesmakeinanecomments.Ifananimalisfriendlytoward
you,itmaydosomefavororserviceforyou.
SpeakwithDead
Necromancy[LanguageDependent]
Level:Clr3
Components:V,S,DF
Range:10ft.
Target:Onedeadcreature
SpellResistance:No
Yougrantthesemblanceoflifeandintellecttoacorpse,allowingittoanswerseveralquestionsthatyouputtoit.Youmay
askonequestionpertwocasterlevels.Unaskedquestionsarewastedifthedurationexpires.Thecorpsesknowledgeis
limitedtowhatthecreatureknewduringlife,includingthelanguagesitspoke(ifany).Answersareusuallybrief,cryptic,
orrepetitive.Ifthecreaturesalignmentwasdifferentfromyours,thecorpsegetsaWillsavetoresistthespellasifitwere
alive.
Ifthecorpsehasbeensubjecttospeakwithdeadwithinthepastweek,thenewspellfails.Youcancastthisspellona
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corpsethathasbeendeceasedforanyamountoftime,butthebodymustbemostlyintacttobeabletorespond.A
damagedcorpsemaybeabletogivepartialanswersorpartiallycorrectanswers,butitmustatleasthaveamouthinorder
tospeakatall.
Thisspelldoesnotletyouactuallyspeaktotheperson(whosesoulhasdeparted).Itinsteaddrawsontheimprinted
knowledgestoredinthecorpse.Thepartiallyanimatedbodyretainstheimprintofthesoulthatonceinhabitedit,andthus
itcanspeakwithalltheknowledgethatthecreaturehadwhilealive.Thecorpse,however,cannotlearnnewinformation.
Indeed,itcantevenrememberbeingquestioned.
Thisspelldoesnotaffectacorpsethathasbeenturnedintoanundeadcreature.
SpeakwithPlants
Divination
Components:V,S
Range:Personal
Target:You
Youcancomprehendandcommunicatewithplants,includingbothnormalplantsandplantcreatures.Youareabletoask
questionsofandreceiveanswersfromplants.Aregularplantssenseofitssurroundingsislimited,soitwontbeableto
give(orrecognize)detaileddescriptionsofcreaturesoranswerquestionsabouteventsoutsideitsimmediatevicinity.
Thespelldoesntmakeplantcreaturesanymorefriendlyorcooperativethannormal.Furthermore,waryandcunningplant
creaturesarelikelytobeterseandevasive,whilethemorestupidonesmaymakeinanecomments.Ifaplantcreatureis
friendlytowardyou,itmaydosomefavororserviceforyou.
SpectralHand
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S
Effect:Onespectralhand
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Aghostly,glowinghandshapedfromyourlifeforcematerializesandmovesasyoudesire,allowingyoutodeliverlowlevel,
touchrangespellsatadistance.Oncastingthespell,youlose1d4hitpointsthatreturnwhenthespellends(evenifitis
dispelled),butnotifthehandisdestroyed.(Thehitpointscanbehealedasnormal.)Foraslongasthespelllasts,any
touchrangespellof4thlevelorlowerthatyoucastcanbedeliveredbythespectralhand.Thespellgivesyoua+2bonus
onyourmeleetouchattackroll,andattackingwiththehandcountsnormallyasanattack.Thehandalwaysstrikesfrom
yourdirection.Thehandcannotflanktargetslikeacreaturecan.Afteritdeliversaspell,orifthehandgoesbeyondthe
spellrange,goesoutofyoursight,thehandreturnstoyouandhovers.
Thehandisincorporealandthuscannotbeharmedbynormalweapons.Ithasimprovedevasion(halfdamageonafailed
Reflexsaveandnodamageonasuccessfulsave),yoursavebonuses,andanACofatleast22.YourIntelligencemodifier
appliestothehandsACasifitwerethehandsDexteritymodifier.Thehandhas1to4hitpoints,thesamenumberthat
youlostincreatingit.
SpellImmunity
Abjuration
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Level:Clr4,Protection4,Strength4
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Thewardedcreatureisimmunetotheeffectsofonespecifiedspellforeveryfourlevelsyouhave.Thespellsmustbeof4th
levelorlower.Thewardedcreatureeffectivelyhasunbeatablespellresistanceregardingthespecifiedspellorspells.
Naturally,thatimmunitydoesntprotectacreaturefromspellsforwhichspellresistancedoesntapply.Spellimmunity
protectsagainstspells,spelllikeeffectsofmagicitems,andinnatespelllikeabilitiesofcreatures.Itdoesnotprotectagainst
supernaturalorextraordinaryabilities,suchasbreathweaponsorgazeattacks.
Onlyaparticularspellcanbeprotectedagainst,notacertaindomainorschoolofspellsoragroupofspellsthataresimilar
ineffect.
Acreaturecanhaveonlyonespellimmunityorgreaterspellimmunityspellineffectonitatatime.
SpellImmunity,Greater
Abjuration
Level:Clr8
Thisspellfunctionslikespellimmunity,excepttheimmunityappliestospellsof8thlevelorlower.
Acreaturecanhaveonlyonespellimmunityorgreaterspellimmunityspellineffectonitatatime.
SpellResistance
Abjuration
Level:Clr5,Magic5,Protection5
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Thecreaturegainsspellresistanceequalto12+yourcasterlevel.
Spellstaff
Transmutation
Level:Drd6
Components:V,S,F
Range:Touch
Target:Woodenquarterstafftouched
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Youstoreonespellthatyoucannormallycastinawoodenquarterstaff.Onlyonesuchspellcanbestoredinastaffata
giventime,andyoucannothavemorethanonespellstaffatanygiventime.Youcancastaspellstoredwithinastaffjustas
thoughitwereamongthoseyouhadprepared,butitdoesnotcountagainstyournormalallotmentforagivenday.Youuse
upanyapplicablematerialcomponentsrequiredtocastthespellwhenyoustoreitinthespellstaff.
Focus:Thestaffthatstoresthespell.
SpellTurning
Abjuration
Level:Luck7,Magic7,Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Personal
Target:You
Duration:Untilexpendedor10min./level
Spellsandspelllikeeffectstargetedonyouareturnedbackupontheoriginalcaster.Theabjurationturnsonlyspellsthat
haveyouasatarget.Effectandareaspellsarenotaffected.Spellturningalsofailstostoptouchrangespells.
Fromseventoten(1d4+6)spelllevelsareaffectedbytheturning.Theexactnumberisrolledsecretly.
Whenyouaretargetedbyaspellofhigherlevelthantheamountofspellturningyouhaveleft,thatspellispartially
turned.Thesubtracttheamountofspellturningleftfromthespellleveloftheincomingspell,thendividetheresultbythe
spellleveloftheincomingspelltoseewhatfractionoftheeffectgetsthrough.Fordamagingspells,youandthecastereach
takeafractionofthedamage.Fornondamagingspells,eachofyouhasaproportionalchancetobeaffected.
Ifyouandaspellcastingattackerarebothwardedbyspellturningeffectsinoperation,aresonatingfieldiscreated.
Rollrandomlytodeterminetheresult.
Table:SpellTurningEffects
D% EFFECT
0170 Spelldrainsawaywithouteffect.
7180 Spellaffectsbothofyouequallyatfulleffect.
8197 Bothturningeffectsarerenderednonfunctionalfor1d4minutes.
98100 Bothofyougothroughariftintoanotherplane.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Asmallsilvermirror.
SpiderClimb
Transmutation
Level:Drd2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Thesubjectcanclimbandtravelonverticalsurfacesoreventraverseceilingsaswellasaspiderdoes.Theaffectedcreature
musthaveitshandsfreetoclimbinthismanner.Thesubjectgainsaclimbspeedof20feet;furthermore,itneednotmake
Climbcheckstotraverseaverticalorhorizontalsurface(evenupsidedown).AspiderclimbingcreatureretainsitsDexterity
bonustoArmorClass(ifany)whileclimbing,andopponentsgetnospecialbonustotheirattacksagainstit.Itcannot,
however,usetherunactionwhileclimbing.
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MaterialComponent:Adropofbitumenandalivespider,bothofwhichmustbeeatenbythesubject.
SpikeGrowth
Transmutation
Level:Drd3,Rgr2
Components:V,S,DF
Area:One20ft.square/level
SavingThrow:Reflexpartial
SpellResistance:Yes
Anygroundcoveringvegetationinthespellsareabecomesveryhardandsharplypointedwithoutchangingitsappearance.
Inareasofbareearth,rootsandrootletsactinthesameway.Typically,spikegrowthcanbecastinanyoutdoorsetting
exceptopenwater,ice,heavysnow,sandydesert,orbarestone.Anycreaturemovingonfootintoorthroughthespells
areatakes1d4pointsofpiercingdamageforeach5feetofmovementthroughthespikedarea.
AnycreaturethattakesdamagefromthisspellmustalsosucceedonaReflexsaveorsufferinjuriestoitsfeetandlegsthat
slowitslandspeedbyonehalf.Thisspeedpenaltylastsfor24hoursoruntiltheinjuredcreaturereceivesacurespell
(whichalsorestoreslosthitpoints).Anothercharactercanremovethepenaltybytaking10minutestodresstheinjuries
andsucceedingonaHealcheckagainstthespellssaveDC.
SpikegrowthcantbedisabledwiththeDisableDeviceskill.
Note:Magictrapssuchasspikegrowtharehardtodetect.Arogue(only)canusetheSearchskilltofindaspikegrowth.
TheDCis25+spelllevel,orDC28forspikegrowth(orDC27forspikegrowthcastbyaranger).
SpikeStones
Level:Drd4,Earth4
Components:V,S,DF
Area:One20ft.square/level
SavingThrow:Reflexpartial
SpellResistance:Yes
Rockyground,stonefloors,andsimilarsurfacesshapethemselvesintolong,sharppointsthatblendintothebackground.
Spikestonesimpedeprogressthroughanareaanddealdamage.Anycreaturemovingonfootintoorthroughthespells
areamovesathalfspeed.
Inaddition,eachcreaturemovingthroughtheareatakes1d8pointsofpiercingdamageforeach5feetofmovement
throughthespikedarea.
AnycreaturethattakesdamagefromthisspellmustalsosucceedonaReflexsavetoavoidinjuriestoitsfeetandlegs.A
failedsavecausesthecreaturesspeedtobereducedtohalfnormalfor24hoursoruntiltheinjuredcreaturereceivesa
curespell(whichalsorestoreslosthitpoints).Anothercharactercanremovethepenaltybytaking10minutestodressthe
injuriesandsucceedingonaHealcheckagainstthespellssaveDC.
SpikestonesisamagictrapthatcantbedisabledwiththeDisableDeviceskill.
Note:Magictrapssuchasspikestonesarehardtodetect.Arogue(only)canusetheSearchskilltofindspikestones.The
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DCis25+spelllevel,orDC29forspikestones.
SpiritualWeapon
Evocation[Force]
Level:Clr2,War2
Components:V,S,DF
Effect:Magicweaponofforce
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Aweaponmadeofpureforcespringsintoexistenceandattacksopponentsatadistance,asyoudirectit,dealing1d8force
damageperhit,+1pointperthreecasterlevels(maximum+5at15thlevel).Theweapontakestheshapeofaweapon
favoredbyyourdeityoraweaponwithsomespiritualsignificanceorsymbolismtoyou(seebelow)andhasthesame
threatrangeandcriticalmultipliersasarealweaponofitsform.Itstrikestheopponentyoudesignate,startingwithone
attackintheroundthespelliscastandcontinuingeachroundthereafteronyourturn.Itusesyourbaseattackbonus
(possiblyallowingitmultipleattacksperroundinsubsequentrounds)plusyourWisdommodifierasitsattackbonus.It
strikesasaspell,notasaweapon,so,forexample,itcandamagecreaturesthathavedamagereduction.Asaforceeffect,it
canstrikeincorporealcreatureswithoutthenormalmisschanceassociatedwithincorporeality.Theweaponalwaysstrikes
fromyourdirection.Itdoesnotgetaflankingbonusorhelpacombatantgetone.Yourfeatsorcombatactionsdonotaffect
theweapon.Iftheweapongoesbeyondthespellrange,ifitgoesoutofyoursight,orifyouarenotdirectingit,the
weaponreturnstoyouandhovers.
Eachroundafterthefirst,youcanuseamoveactiontoredirecttheweapontoanewtarget.Ifyoudonot,theweapon
continuestoattackthepreviousroundstarget.Onanyroundthattheweaponswitchestargets,itgetsoneattack.
Subsequentroundsofattackingthattargetallowtheweapontomakemultipleattacksifyourbaseattackbonuswould
allowitto.Evenifthespiritualweaponisarangedweapon,usethespellsrange,nottheweaponsnormalrange
increment,andswitchingtargetsstillisamoveaction.
Aspiritualweaponcannotbeattackedorharmedbyphysicalattacks,butdispelmagic,disintegrate,asphereof
annihilation,orarodofcancellationaffectsit.AspiritualweaponsACagainsttouchattacksis12(10+sizebonusforTiny
object).
Ifanattackedcreaturehasspellresistance,youmakeacasterlevelcheck(1d20+casterlevel)againstthatspellresistance
thefirsttimethespiritualweaponstrikesit.Iftheweaponissuccessfullyresisted,thespellisdispelled.Ifnot,theweapon
hasitsnormalfulleffectonthatcreatureforthedurationofthespell.
Theweaponthatyougetisoftenaforcereplicaofyourdeitysownpersonalweapon.Aclericwithoutadeitygetsa
weaponbasedonhisalignment.Aneutralclericwithoutadeitycancreateaspiritualweaponofanyalignment,provided
heisactingatleastgenerallyinaccordwiththatalignmentatthetime.Theweaponsassociatedwitheachalignmentareas
follows.
Chaos:Battleaxe
Evil:Lightflail
Good:Warhammer
Law:Longsword,
Statue
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:1round
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Range:Touch
Astatuespellturnsthesubjecttosolidstone,alongwithanygarmentsandequipmentwornorcarried.Instatueform,the
subjectgainshardness8.Thesubjectretainsitsownhitpoints.
Thesubjectcansee,hear,andsmellnormally,butitdoesnotneedtoeatorbreathe.Feelingislimitedtothosesensations
thatcanaffectthegranitehardsubstanceoftheindividualsbody.Chippingisequaltoamerescratch,butbreakingoffone
ofthestatuesarmsconstitutesseriousdamage.
Thesubjectofastatuespellcanreturntoitsnormalstate,act,andthenreturninstantlytothestatuestate(afreeaction)if
itsodesires,aslongasthespelldurationisineffect.
MaterialComponent:Lime,sand,andadropofwaterstirredbyanironbar,suchasanailorspike.
Status
Divination
Level:Clr2
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Targets:Onelivingcreaturetouchedperthreelevels
Whenyouneedtokeeptrackofcomradeswhomaygetseparated,statusallowsyoutomentallymonitortheirrelative
positionsandgeneralcondition.Youareawareofdirectionanddistancetothecreaturesandanyconditionsaffectingthem:
unharmed,wounded,disabled,staggered,unconscious,dying,nauseated,panicked,stunned,poisoned,diseased,confused,
orthelike.Oncethespellhasbeencastuponthesubjects,thedistancebetweenthemandthecasterdoesnotaffectthe
spellaslongastheyareonthesameplaneofexistence.Ifasubjectleavestheplane,orifitdies,thespellceasesto
functionforit.
StinkingCloud
Level:Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M
SavingThrow:Fortitudenegates;seetext
SpellResistance:No
Stinkingcloudcreatesabankoffoglikethatcreatedbyfogcloud,exceptthatthevaporsarenauseating.Livingcreaturesin
thecloudbecomenauseated.Thisconditionlastsaslongasthecreatureisinthecloudandfor1d4+1roundsafterit
leaves.(Rollseparatelyforeachnauseatedcharacter.)Anycreaturethatsucceedsonitssavebutremainsinthecloudmust
continuetosaveeachroundonyourturn.
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Stinkingcloudcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.Apermanentstinkingclouddispersedbywindreformsin
10minutes.
MaterialComponent:Arotteneggorseveralskunkcabbageleaves.
StoneShape
Level:Clr3,Drd3,Earth3,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Touch
Target:Stoneorstoneobjecttouched,upto10cu.ft.+1cu.ft./level
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcanformanexistingpieceofstoneintoanyshapethatsuitsyourpurpose.Whileitspossibletomakecrudecoffers,
doors,andsoforthwithstoneshape,finedetailisntpossible.Thereisa30%chancethatanyshapeincludingmovingparts
simplydoesntwork.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Softclay,whichmustbeworkedintoroughlythedesiredshapeofthestoneobjectandthen
touchedtothestonewhiletheverbalcomponentisuttered.
Stoneskin
Abjuration
Level:Drd5,Earth6,Sor/Wiz4,Strength6
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Duration:10min./leveloruntildischarged
Thewardedcreaturegainsresistancetoblows,cuts,stabs,andslashes.Thesubjectgainsdamagereduction
10/adamantine.(Itignoresthefirst10pointsofdamageeachtimeittakesdamagefromaweapon,thoughanadamantine
weaponbypassesthereduction.)Oncethespellhaspreventedatotalof10pointsofdamagepercasterlevel(maximum
150points),itisdischarged.
MaterialComponent:Graniteand250gpworthofdiamonddustsprinkledonthetargetsskin.
StoneTell
Divination
Level:Drd6
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Personal
Target:You
Yougaintheabilitytospeakwithstones,whichrelatetoyouwhoorwhathastouchedthemaswellasrevealingwhatis
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coveredorconcealedbehindorunderthem.Thestonesrelatecompletedescriptionsifasked.Astonesperspective,
perception,andknowledgemaypreventthestonefromprovidingthedetailsyouarelookingfor.
Youcanspeakwithnaturalorworkedstone.
StonetoFlesh
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,M
Target:Onepetrifiedcreatureoracylinderofstonefrom1ft.to3ft.indiameterandupto10ft.long
SavingThrow:Fortitudenegates(object);seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellrestoresapetrifiedcreaturetoitsnormalstate,restoringlifeandgoods.ThecreaturemustmakeaDC15
Fortitudesavetosurvivetheprocess.Anypetrifiedcreature,regardlessofsize,canberestored.
Thespellalsocanconvertamassofstoneintoafleshysubstance.Suchfleshisinertandlackingavitallifeforceunlessa
lifeforceormagicalenergyisavailable.(Forexample,thisspellwouldturnastonegolemintoafleshgolem,butan
ordinarystatuewouldbecomeacorpse.)Youcanaffectanobjectthatfitswithinacylinderfrom1footto3feetin
diameterandupto10feetlongoracylinderofuptothosedimensionsinalargermassofstone.
MaterialComponent:Apinchofearthandadropofblood.
StormofVengeance
Level:Drd9,Clr9
Components:V,S
CastingTime:1round
Effect:360ft.radiusstormcloud
Duration:Concentration(maximum10rounds)(D)
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellcreatesanenormousblackstormcloud.Lightningandcrashingclapsofthunderappearwithinthestorm.Each
creaturebeneaththecloudmustsucceedonaFortitudesaveorbedeafenedfor1d4x10minutes.
Ifyoudonotmaintainconcentrationonthespellaftercastingit,thespellends.Ifyoucontinuetoconcentrate,thespell
generatesadditionaleffectsineachfollowinground,asnotedbelow.Eacheffectoccursduringyourturn.
2ndRound:Acidrainsdowninthearea,dealing1d6pointsofaciddamage(nosave).
3rdRound:Youcallsixboltsoflightningdownfromthecloud.Youdecidewheretheboltsstrike.Notwoboltsmaybe
directedatthesametarget.Eachboltdeals10d6pointsofelectricitydamage.AcreaturestruckcanattemptaReflexsave
forhalfdamage.
4thRound:Hailstonesraindowninthearea,dealing5d6pointsofbludgeoningdamage(nosave).
5ththrough10thRounds:Violentrainandwindgustsreducevisibility.Therainobscuresallsight,includingdarkvision,
beyond5feet.Acreature5feetawayhasconcealment(attackshavea20%misschance).Creaturesfartherawayhavetotal
concealment(50%misschance,andtheattackercannotusesighttolocatethetarget).Speedisreducedbythreequarters.
Rangedattackswithintheareaofthestormareimpossible.Spellscastwithintheareaaredisruptedunlessthecaster
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succeedsonaConcentrationcheckagainstaDCequaltothestormofvengeancessaveDC+thelevelofthespellthe
casteristryingtocast.
Suggestion
Level:Brd2,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,M
Duration:1hour/leveloruntilcompleted
SpellResistance:Yes
Youinfluencetheactionsofthetargetcreaturebysuggestingacourseofactivity(limitedtoasentenceortwo).The
suggestionmustbewordedinsuchamannerastomaketheactivitysoundreasonable.Askingthecreaturetodosome
obviouslyharmfulactautomaticallynegatestheeffectofthespell.
Thesuggestedcourseofactivitycancontinuefortheentireduration.Ifthesuggestedactivitycanbecompletedinashorter
time,thespellendswhenthesubjectfinisheswhatitwasaskedtodo.Youcaninsteadspecifyconditionsthatwilltriggera
specialactivityduringtheduration.Iftheconditionisnotmetbeforethespelldurationexpires,theactivityisnot
performed.
Averyreasonablesuggestioncausesthesavetobemadewithapenalty(suchas1or2).
MaterialComponent:Asnakestongueandeitherabitofhoneycomboradropofsweetoil.
Suggestion,Mass
Level:Brd5,Sor/Wiz6
Thisspellfunctionslikesuggestion,exceptthatitcanaffectmorecreatures.Thesamesuggestionappliestoallthese
creatures.
SummonInstrument
Level:Brd0
Components:V,S
CastingTime:1round
Range:0ft.
Effect:Onesummonedhandheldmusicalinstrument
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellsummonsonehandheldmusicalinstrumentofyourchoice.Thisinstrumentappearsinyourhandsoratyourfeet
(yourchoice).Theinstrumentistypicalforitstype.Onlyoneinstrumentappearspercasting,anditwillplayonlyforyou.
Youcantsummonaninstrumenttoolargetobeheldintwohands.
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SummonMonsterI
Components:V,S,F/DF
CastingTime:1round
Effect:Onesummonedcreature
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellsummonsanextraplanarcreature(typicallyanoutsider,elemental,ormagicalbeastnativetoanotherplane).It
appearswhereyoudesignateandactsimmediately,onyourturn.Itattacksyouropponentstothebestofitsability.Ifyou
cancommunicatewiththecreature,youcandirectitnottoattack,toattackparticularenemies,ortoperformother
actions.
Thespellconjuresoneofthecreaturesfromthe1stlevellistontheaccompanyingSummonMonstertable.Youchoose
whichkindofcreaturetosummon,andyoucanchangethatchoiceeachtimeyoucastthespell.
Asummonedmonstercannotsummonorotherwiseconjureanothercreature,norcanituseanyteleportationorplanar
travelabilities.Creaturescannotbesummonedintoanenvironmentthatcannotsupportthem.
Whenyouuseasummoningspelltosummonanair,chaotic,earth,evil,fire,good,lawful,orwatercreature,itisaspellof
thattype.
ArcaneFocus:Atinybagandasmall(notnecessarilylit)candle.
SummonMonsterII
Conjuration(Summoning)[seetextforsummonmonsterI]
Effect:Oneormoresummonedcreatures,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
ThisspellfunctionslikesummonmonsterI,exceptthatyoucansummononecreaturefromthe2ndlevellistor1d3
creaturesofthesamekindfromthe1stlevellist.
SummonMonsterIII
ThisspellfunctionslikesummonmonsterI,exceptthatyoucansummononecreaturefromthe3rdlevellist,1d3creatures
ofthesamekindfromthe2ndlevellist,or1d4+1creaturesofthesamekindfromthe1stlevellist.
SummonMonsterIV
ThisspellfunctionslikesummonmonsterI,exceptthatyoucansummononecreaturefromthe4thlevellist,1d3creatures
ofthesamekindfromthe3rdlevellist,or1d4+1creaturesofthesamekindfromalowerlevellist.
SummonMonsterV
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ofthesamekindfromthe4thlevellist,or1d4+1creaturesofthesamekindfromalowerlevellist.
SummonMonsterVI
ThisspellfunctionslikesummonmonsterI,exceptyoucansummononecreaturefromthe6thlevellist,1d3creaturesof
thesamekindfromthe5thlevellist,or1d4+1creaturesofthesamekindfromalowerlevellist.
SummonMonsterVII
Level:Clr7,Sor/Wiz7
SummonMonsterVIII
Level:Clr8,Sor/Wiz8
SummonMonsterIX
Level:Chaos9,Clr9,Evil9,Good9,Law9,Sor/Wiz9
Table:SummonMonsterByLevel
SUMMONEDMONSTER AL
1STLEVEL
Celestialdog LG
Celestialowl LG
Celestialgiantfirebeetle NG
Celestialporpoise1 NG
Celestialbadger CG
Celestialmonkey CG
Fiendishdirerat LE
Fiendishraven LE
Fiendishmonstrouscentipede,Medium NE
Fiendishmonstrousscorpion,Small NE
Fiendishhawk CE
Fiendishmonstrousspider,Small CE
Fiendishoctopus1 CE
Fiendishsnake,Smallviper CE
2NDLEVEL
Celestialgiantbee LG
Celestialgiantbombardierbeetle NG
Celestialridingdog NG
Celestialeagle CG
Lemure(devil) LE
Fiendishsquid1 LE
Fiendishwolf LE
Fiendishmonstrouscentipede,Large NE
Fiendishmonstrousscorpion,Medium NE
Fiendishshark,Medium1 NE
Fiendishmonstrousspider,Medium CE
Fiendishsnake,Mediumviper CE
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SUMMONEDMONSTER AL
3RDLEVEL
Celestialblackbear LG
Celestialbison NG
Celestialdirebadger CG
Celestialhippogriff CG
Elemental,Small(any) N
Fiendishape LE
Fiendishdireweasel LE
Hellhound LE
Fiendishsnake,constrictor LE
Fiendishboar NE
Fiendishdirebat NE
Fiendishmonstrouscentipede,Huge NE
Fiendishcrocodile CE
Dretch(demon) CE
Fiendishsnake,Largeviper CE
Fiendishwolverine CE
4THLEVEL
Archon,lantern LG
Celestialgiantowl LG
Celestialgianteagle CG
Celestiallion CG
Mephit(any) N
Fiendishdirewolf LE
Fiendishgiantwasp LE
Fiendishgiantprayingmantis NE
Fiendishshark,Large1 NE
Yethhound NE
Fiendishmonstrousspider,Large CE
Fiendishsnake,Hugeviper CE
Howler CE
5THLEVEL
Archon,hound LG
Celestialbrownbear LG
Celestialgiantstagbeetle NG
Celestialseacat1 NG
Celestialgriffon CG
Elemental,Medium(any) N
Achaierai LE
Devil,bearded LE
Fiendishdeinonychus LE
Fiendishdireape LE
Fiendishdireboar NE
Fiendishshark,Huge NE
Fiendishmonstrousscorpion,Large NE
Shadowmastiff NE
Fiendishdirewolverine CE
Fiendishgiantcrocodile CE
Fiendishtiger CE
6THLEVEL
Celestialpolarbear LG
Celestialorcawhale1 NG
Bralani(eladrin) CG
Celestialdirelion CG
Elemental,Large(any) N
Janni(genie) N
Chaosbeast CN
Devil,chain LE
Xill LE
Fiendishmonstrouscentipede,Gargantuan NE
Fiendishrhinoceros NE
Fiendishelasmosaurus1 CE
Fiendishmonstrousspider,Huge CE
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SUMMONEDMONSTER AL
Fiendishsnake,giantconstrictor CE
7THLEVEL
Celestialelephant LG
Avoral(guardinal) NG
Celestialbaleenwhale1 NG
Djinni(genie) CG
Elemental,Huge(any) N
Invisiblestalker N
Devil,bone LE
Fiendishmegaraptor LE
Fiendishmonstrousscorpion,Huge NE
Babau(demon) CE
Fiendishgiantoctopus1 CE
Fiendishgirallon CE
8THLEVEL
Celestialdirebear LG
Celestialcachalotwhale1 NG
Celestialtriceratops NG
Lillend CG
Elemental,greater(any) N
Fiendishgiantsquid1 LE
Hellcat LE
Fiendishmonstrouscentipede,Colossal NE
Fiendishdiretiger CE
Fiendishmonstrousspider,Gargantuan CE
Fiendishtyrannosaurus CE
Vrock(demon) CE
9THLEVEL
Couatl LG
Leonal(guardinal) NG
Celestialroc CG
Elemental,elder(any) N
Devil,barbed LE
Fiendishdireshark1 NE
Fiendishmonstrousscorpion,Gargantuan NE
Nighthag NE
Bebilith(demon) CE
Fiendishmonstrousspider,Colossal CE
Hezrou(demon) CE
1
Maybesummonedonlyintoanaquaticorwateryenvironment.
SummonNaturesAllyI
Level:Drd1,Rgr1
Components:V,S,DF
CastingTime:1round
Effect:Onesummonedcreature
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellsummonsanaturalcreature.Itappearswhereyoudesignateandactsimmediately,onyourturn.Itattacksyour
opponentstothebestofitsability.Ifyoucancommunicatewiththecreature,youcandirectitnottoattack,toattack
particularenemies,ortoperformotheractions.
Asummonedmonstercannotsummonorotherwiseconjureanothercreature,norcanituseanyteleportationorplanar
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travelabilities.Creaturescannotbesummonedintoanenvironmentthatcannotsupportthem.
Thespellconjuresoneofthecreaturesfromthe1stlevellistontheaccompanyingSummonNaturesAllytable.Youchoose
whichkindofcreaturetosummon,andyoucanchangethatchoiceeachtimeyoucastthespell.Allthecreaturesonthe
tableareneutralunlessotherwisenoted.
SummonNaturesAllyII
Level:Drd2,Rgr2
Effect:Oneormorecreatures,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
ThisspellfunctionslikesummonnaturesallyI,exceptthatyoucansummonone2ndlevelcreatureor1d31stlevel
creaturesofthesamekind.
SummonNaturesAllyIII
Level:Drd3,Rgr3
ThisspellfunctionslikesummonnaturesallyI,exceptthatyoucansummonone3rdlevelcreature,1d32ndlevel
creaturesofthesamekind,or1d4+11stlevelcreaturesofthesamekind.
thattype.
SummonNaturesAllyIV
ThisspellfunctionslikesummonnaturesallyI,exceptthatyoucansummonone4thlevelcreature,1d33rdlevelcreatures
ofthesamekind,or1d4+1lowerlevelcreaturesofthesamekind.
thattype.
SummonNaturesAllyV
Level:Drd5
ThisspellfunctionslikesummonnaturesallyI,exceptthatyoucansummonone5thlevelcreature,1d34thlevelcreatures
thattype.
SummonNaturesAllyVI
Level:Drd6
thattype.
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SummonNaturesAllyVII
Level:Drd7
thattype.
SummonNaturesAllyVIII
Level:Animal8,Drd8
thattype.
SummonNaturesAllyIX
Level:Drd9
thattype.
Table:SummonNature'sAllyByLevel
SUMMONNATURESALLY
1STLEVEL
Direrat
Eagle(animal)
Monkey(animal)
Octopus1(animal)
Owl(animal)
Porpoise1(animal)
Snake,Smallviper(animal)
Wolf(animal)
2NDLEVEL
Bear,black(animal)
Crocodile(animal)
Direbadger
Direbat
Elemental,Small(any)
Hippogriff
Shark,Medium1(animal)
Snake,Mediumviper(animal)
Squid1(animal)
Wolverine(animal)
3RDLEVEL
Ape(animal)
Direweasel
Direwolf
Eagle,giant[NG]
Lion
Owl,giant[NG]
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SUMMONNATURESALLY
Satyr[CN;withoutpipes]
Shark,Large1(animal)
Snake,constrictor(animal)
Snake,Largeviper(animal)
Thoqqua
4THLEVEL
Arrowhawk,juvenile
Bear,brown(animal)
Crocodile,giant(animal)
Deinonychus(dinosaur)
Direape
Direboar
Direwolverine
Elemental,Medium(any)
Salamander,flamebrother[NE]
Seacat1
Shark,Huge1(animal)
Snake,Hugeviper(animal)
Tiger(animal)
Tojanida,juvenile1
Unicorn[CG]
Xorn,minor
5THLEVEL
Arrowhawk,adult
Bear,polar(animal)
Direlion
Elasmosaurus1(dinosaur)
Elemental,Large(any)
Griffon
Janni(genie)
Rhinoceros(animal)
Satyr[CN;withpipes]
Snake,giantconstrictor(animal)
Nixie(sprite)
Tojanida,adult1
Whale,orca1(animal)
6THLEVEL
Direbear
Elemental,Huge(any)
Elephant(animal)
Girallon
Megaraptor(dinosaur)
Octopus,giant1(animal)
Pixie*(sprite)[NG;nospecialarrows]
Salamander,average[NE]
Whale,baleen1
Xorn,average
*Cantcastirresistibledance
7THLEVEL
Arrowhawk,elder
Diretiger
Elemental,greater(any)
Djinni(genie)[NG]
Invisiblestalker
Pixie*(sprite)[NG;withsleeparrows]
Squid,giant1(animal)
Triceratops(dinosaur)
Tyrannosaurus(dinosaur)
Whale,cachalot1(animal)
Xorn,elder
*Cantcastirresistibledance
8THLEVEL
Direshark1
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SUMMONNATURESALLY
Roc
Salamander,noble[NE]
Tojanida,elder
9THLEVEL
Elemental,elder
Grig[NG;withfiddle](sprite)
Pixie*(sprite)[NG;withsleepandmemorylossarrows]
Unicorn,celestialcharger
*Cancastirresistibledance
1
Maybesummonedonlyintoanaquaticorwateryenvironment.
SummonSwarm
Components:V,S,M/DF
CastingTime:1round
Effect:Oneswarmofbats,rats,orspiders
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Yousummonaswarmofbats,rats,orspiders(yourchoice),whichattacksallothercreatureswithinitsarea.(Youmay
summontheswarmsothatitsharestheareaofothercreatures.)Ifnolivingcreaturesarewithinitsarea,theswarm
attacksorpursuesthenearestcreatureasbestitcan.Thecasterhasnocontroloveritstargetordirectionoftravel.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Asquareofredcloth.
Sunbeam
Evocation[Light]
Level:Drd7,Sun7
Components:V,S,DF
Range:60ft.
Area:Linefromyourhand
Duration:1round/leveloruntilallbeamsareexhausted
SavingThrow:ReflexnegatesandReflexhalf;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Forthedurationofthisspell,youcanuseastandardactiontoevokeadazzlingbeamofintenselighteachround.Youcan
callforthonebeamperthreecasterlevels(maximumsixbeamsat18thlevel).Thespellendswhenitsdurationrunsoutor
yourallotmentofbeamsisexhausted.
Eachcreatureinthebeamisblindedandtakes4d6pointsofdamage.Anycreaturestowhichsunlightisharmfulor
unnaturaltakedoubledamage.AsuccessfulReflexsavenegatestheblindnessandreducesthedamagebyhalf.
Anundeadcreaturecaughtwithinthebeamtakes1d6pointsofdamagepercasterlevel(maximum20d6),orhalfdamage
ifaReflexsaveissuccessful.Inaddition,thebeamresultsinthedestructionofanyundeadcreaturespecificallyharmedby
brightlightifitfailsitssave.
Theultravioletlightgeneratedbythespelldealsdamagetofungi,mold,oozes,andslimesjustasiftheywereundead
creatures.
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Sunburst
Evocation[Light]
Level:Drd8,Sor/Wiz8,Sun8
Components:V,S,M/DF
SavingThrow:Reflexpartial;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Sunburstcausesaglobeofsearingradiancetoexplodesilentlyfromapointyouselect.Allcreaturesintheglobeare
blindedandtake6d6pointsofdamage.Acreaturetowhichsunlightisharmfulorunnaturaltakesdoubledamage.A
successfulReflexsavenegatestheblindnessandreducesthedamagebyhalf.
Anundeadcreaturecaughtwithintheglobetakes1d6pointsofdamagepercasterlevel(maximum25d6),orhalfdamage
ifaReflexsaveissuccessful.Inaddition,theburstresultsinthedestructionofanyundeadcreaturespecificallyharmedby
brightlightifitfailitssave.
Theultravioletlightgeneratedbythespelldealsdamagetofungi,mold,oozes,andslimesjustasiftheywereundead
creatures.
Sunburstdispelsanydarknessspellsoflowerthan9thlevelwithinitsarea.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Apieceofsunstoneandanakedflame.
SymbolofDeath
Necromancy[Death]
Level:Clr8,Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S,M
Range:0ft.;seetext
Effect:Onesymbol
Duration:Seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellallowsyoutoscribeapotentruneofpoweruponasurface.Whentriggered,asymbolofdeathslaysoneormore
creatureswithin60feetofthesymbol(treatasaburst)whosecombinedtotalcurrenthitpointsdonotexceed150.The
symbolofdeathaffectstheclosestcreaturesfirst,skippingcreatureswithtoomanyhitpointstoaffect.Oncetriggered,the
symbolbecomesactiveandglows,lastingfor10minutespercasterleveloruntilithasaffected150hitpointsworthof
creatures,whichevercomesfirst.Anycreaturethatenterstheareawhilethesymbolofdeathisactiveissubjecttoitseffect,
whetherornotthatcreaturewasintheareawhenitwastriggered.Acreatureneedsaveagainstthesymbolonlyonceas
longasitremainswithinthearea,thoughifitleavestheareaandreturnswhilethesymbolisstillactive,itmustsaveagain.
Untilitistriggered,thesymbolofdeathisinactive(thoughvisibleandlegibleatadistanceof60feet).Tobeeffective,a
symbolofdeathmustalwaysbeplacedinplainsightandinaprominentlocation.Coveringorhidingtherunerendersthe
symbolofdeathineffective,unlessacreatureremovesthecovering,inwhichcasethesymbolofdeathworksnormally.
Asadefault,asymbolofdeathistriggeredwheneveracreaturedoesoneormoreofthefollowing,asyouselect:looksat
therune;readstherune;touchestherune;passesovertherune;orpassesthroughaportalbearingtherune.Regardlessof
thetriggermethodormethodschosen,acreaturemorethan60feetfromasymbolofdeathcanttriggerit(evenifitmeets
oneormoreofthetriggeringconditions,suchasreadingtherune).Oncethespelliscast,asymbolofdeathstriggering
conditionscannotbechanged.
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Inthiscase,readingtherunemeansanyattempttostudyit,identifyit,orfathomitsmeaning.Throwingacoverovera
symbolofdeathtorenderitinoperativetriggersitifthesymbolreactstotouch.Youcantuseasymbolofdeathoffensively;
forinstance,atouchtriggeredsymbolofdeathremainsuntriggeredifanitembearingthesymbolofdeathisusedtotouch
acreature.Likewise,asymbolofdeathcannotbeplacedonaweaponandsettoactivatewhentheweaponstrikesafoe.
Youcanalsosetspecialtriggeringlimitationsofyourown.Thesecanbeassimpleorelaborateasyoudesire.Special
conditionsfortriggeringasymbolofdeathcanbebasedonacreaturesname,identity,oralignment,butotherwisemustbe
basedonobservableactionsorqualities.Intangiblessuchaslevel,class,HitDice,andhitpointsdontqualify.
Whenscribingasymbolofdeath,youcanspecifyapasswordorphrasethatpreventsacreatureusingitfromtriggeringthe
effect.Anyoneusingthepasswordremainsimmunetothatparticularruneseffectssolongasthecreatureremainswithin
60feetoftherune.Ifthecreatureleavestheradiusandreturnslater,itmustusethepasswordagain.
Youalsocanattuneanynumberofcreaturestothesymbolofdeath,butdoingthiscanextendthecastingtime.Attuning
oneortwocreaturestakesnegligibletime,andattuningasmallgroup(asmanyastencreatures)extendsthecastingtime
to1hour.Attuningalargegroup(asmanyastwentyfivecreatures)takes24hours.Attuninglargergroupstakes
proportionatelylonger.Anycreatureattunedtoasymbolofdeathcannottriggeritandisimmunetoitseffects,evenif
withinitsradiuswhentriggered.Youareautomaticallyconsideredattunedtoyourownsymbolsofdeath,andthusalways
ignoretheeffectsandcannotinadvertentlytriggerthem.
ReadmagicallowsyoutoidentifyasymbolofdeathwithaDC19Spellcraftcheck.Ofcourse,ifthesymbolofdeathisset
tobetriggeredbyreadingit,thiswilltriggerthesymbol.
Asymbolofdeathcanberemovedbyasuccessfuldispelmagictargetedsolelyontherune.Anerasespellhasnoeffectona
symbolofdeath.Destructionofthesurfacewhereasymbolofdeathisinscribeddestroysthesymbolbutalsotriggersit.
Symbolofdeathcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.Apermanentsymbolofdeaththatisdisabledorthat
hasaffecteditsmaximumnumberofhitpointsbecomesinactivefor10minutes,thencanbetriggeredagainasnormal.
Note:Magictrapssuchassymbolofdeatharehardtodetectanddisable.Arogue(only)canusetheSearchskilltofinda
symbolofdeathandDisableDevicetothwartit.TheDCineachcaseis25+spelllevel,or33forsymbolofdeath.
MaterialComponent:Mercuryandphosphorus,pluspowdereddiamondandopalwithatotalvalueofatleast5,000gp
each.
SymbolofFear
Level:Clr6,Sor/Wiz6
Thisspellfunctionslikesymbolofdeath,exceptthatallcreatureswithin60feetofthesymboloffearinsteadbecome
panickedfor1roundpercasterlevel.
Note:Magictrapssuchassymboloffeararehardtodetectanddisable.Arogue(only)canusetheSearchskilltofinda
symboloffearandDisableDevicetothwartit.TheDCineachcaseis25+spelllevel,or31forsymboloffear.
MaterialComponent:Mercuryandphosphorus,pluspowdereddiamondandopalwithatotalvalueofatleast1,000gp.
SymbolofInsanity
Level:Clr8,Sor/Wiz8
Thisspellfunctionslikesymbolofdeath,exceptthatallcreatureswithintheradiusofthesymbolofinsanityinstead
becomepermanentlyinsane(astheinsanityspell).
Unlikesymbolofdeath,symbolofinsanityhasnohitpointlimit;oncetriggered,asymbolofinsanitysimplyremainsactive
for10minutespercasterlevel.
Note:Magictrapssuchassymbolofinsanityarehardtodetectanddisable.Arogue(only)canusetheSearchskilltofinda
symbolofinsanityandDisableDevicetothwartit.TheDCineachcaseis25+spelllevel,or33forsymbolofinsanity.
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SymbolofPain
Necromancy[Evil]
Level:Clr5,Sor/Wiz5
Thisspellfunctionslikesymbolofdeath,exceptthateachcreaturewithintheradiusofasymbolofpaininsteadsuffers
wrackingpainsthatimposea4penaltyonattackrolls,skillchecks,andabilitychecks.Theseeffectslastfor1hourafter
thecreaturemovesfartherthan60feetfromthesymbol.
Unlikesymbolofdeath,symbolofpainhasnohitpointlimit;oncetriggered,asymbolofpainsimplyremainsactivefor10
minutespercasterlevel.
Note:Magictrapssuchassymbolofpainarehardtodetectanddisable.Arogue(only)canusetheSearchskilltofinda
symbolofpainandDisableDevicetothwartit.TheDCineachcaseis25+spelllevel,or30forsymbolofpain.
SymbolofPersuasion
Level:Clr6,Sor/Wiz6
Thisspellfunctionslikesymbolofdeath,exceptthatallcreatureswithintheradiusofasymbolofpersuasioninstead
becomecharmedbythecaster(asthecharmmonsterspell)for1hourpercasterlevel.
Unlikesymbolofdeath,symbolofpersuasionhasnohitpointlimit;oncetriggered,asymbolofpersuasionsimplyremains
activefor10minutespercasterlevel.
Note:Magictrapssuchassymbolofpersuasionarehardtodetectanddisable.Arogue(only)canusetheSearchskillto
findasymbolofpersuasionandDisableDevicetothwartit.TheDCineachcaseis25+spelllevel,or31forsymbolof
persuasion.
SymbolofSleep
Level:Clr5,Sor/Wiz5
Thisspellfunctionslikesymbolofdeath,exceptthatallcreaturesof10HDorlesswithin60feetofthesymbolofsleep
insteadfallintoacatatonicslumberfor3d6x10minutes.Unlikewiththesleepspell,sleepingcreaturescannotbeawakened
bynonmagicalmeansbeforethistimeexpires.
Unlikesymbolofdeath,symbolofsleephasnohitpointlimit;oncetriggered,asymbolofsleepsimplyremainsactivefor
10minutespercasterlevel.
Note:Magictrapssuchassymbolofsleeparehardtodetectanddisable.Arogue(only)canusetheSearchskilltofinda
symbolofsleepandDisableDevicetothwartit.TheDCineachcaseis25+spelllevel,or30forsymbolofsleep.
SymbolofStunning
Level:Clr7,Sor/Wiz7
Thisspellfunctionslikesymbolofdeath,exceptthatallcreatureswithin60feetofasymbolofstunninginsteadbecome
stunnedfor1d6rounds.
Note:Magictrapssuchassymbolofstunningarehardtodetectanddisable.Arogue(only)canusetheSearchskilltofind
asymbolofstunningandDisableDevicetothwartit.TheDCineachcaseis25+spelllevel,or32forsymbolofstunning.
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SymbolofWeakness
Necromancy
Level:Clr7,Sor/Wiz7
Thisspellfunctionslikesymbolofdeath,exceptthateverycreaturewithin60feetofasymbolofweaknessinsteadsuffers
cripplingweaknessthatdeals3d6pointsofStrengthdamage.
Unlikesymbolofdeath,symbolofweaknesshasnohitpointlimit;oncetriggered,asymbolofweaknesssimplyremains
activefor10minutespercasterlevel.
Note:Magictrapssuchassymbolofweaknessarehardtodetectanddisable.Arogue(only)canusetheSearchskilltofind
asymbolofweaknessandDisableDevicetothwartit.TheDCineachcaseis25+spelllevel,or32forsymbolof
weakness.
SympatheticVibration
Evocation[Sonic]
Level:Brd6
Components:V,S,F
Range:Touch
Target:Onefreestandingstructure
Duration:Upto1round/level
SpellResistance:Yes
Byattuningyourselftoafreestandingstructuresuchyoucancreateadamagingvibrationwithinit.Onceitbegins,the
vibrationdeals2d10pointsofdamageperroundtothetargetstructure.(Hardnesshasnoeffectonthespellsdamage.)
Youcanchooseatthetimeofcastingtolimitthedurationofthespell;otherwiseitlastsfor1round/level.Ifthespellis
castuponatargetthatisnotfreestandingthesurroundingstonedissipatestheeffectandnodamageoccurs.
Sympatheticvibrationcannotaffectcreatures(includingconstructs).Sinceastructureisanunattendedobject,itgetsno
savingthrowtoresisttheeffect.
Focus:Atuningfork.
Sympathy
Level:Drd9,Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:1hour
Target:Onelocation(uptoa10ft.cube/level)oroneobject
SpellResistance:Yes
Youcauseanobjectorlocationtoemanatemagicalvibrationsthatattracteitheraspecifickindofintelligentcreatureor
creaturesofaparticularalignment,asdefinedbyyou.Theparticularkindofcreaturetobeaffectedmustbenamed
specifically.Acreaturesubtypeisnotspecificenough.Likewise,thespecificalignmentmustbenamed.
Creaturesofthespecifiedkindoralignmentfeelelatedandpleasedtobeintheareaordesiretotouchortopossessthe
object.Thecompulsiontostayintheareaortouchtheobjectisoverpowering.Ifthesaveissuccessful,thecreatureis
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releasedfromtheenchantment,butasubsequentsavemustbemade1d6x10minuteslater.Ifthissavefails,theaffected
creatureattemptstoreturntotheareaorobject.
Sympathycountersanddispelsantipathy.
MaterialComponent:1,500gpworthofcrushedpearlsandadropofhoney.
Telekinesis
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S
TargetorTargets:Seetext
Duration:Concentration(upto1round/level)orinstantaneous;seetext
SavingThrow:Willnegates(object)orNone;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes(object);seetext
Youmoveobjectsorcreaturesbyconcentratingonthem.Dependingontheversionselected,thespellcanprovideagentle,
sustainedforce,performavarietyofcombatmaneuvers,orexertasingleshort,violentthrust.
SustainedForce:Asustainedforcemovesanobjectweighingnomorethan25poundspercasterlevel(maximum375
poundsat15thlevel)upto20feetperround.Acreaturecannegatetheeffectonanobjectitpossesseswithasuccessful
Willsaveorwithspellresistance.
Thisversionofthespellcanlast1roundpercasterlevel,butitendsifyouceaseconcentration.Theweightcanbemoved
vertically,horizontally,orinbothdirections.Anobjectcannotbemovedbeyondyourrange.Thespellendsiftheobjectis
forcedbeyondtherange.Ifyouceaseconcentrationforanyreason,theobjectfallsorstops.
Anobjectcanbetelekineticallymanipulatedasifwithonehand.Forexample,aleverorropecanbepulled,akeycanbe
turned,anobjectrotated,andsoon,iftheforcerequirediswithintheweightlimitation.Youmightevenbeabletountie
simpleknots,thoughdelicateactivitiessuchastheserequireIntelligencechecks.
CombatManeuver:Alternatively,onceperround,youcanusetelekinesistoperformabullrush,disarm,grapple(including
pin),ortrip.Resolvetheseattemptsasnormal,exceptthattheydontprovokeattacksofopportunity,youuseyourcaster
levelinplaceofyourbaseattackbonus(fordisarmandgrapple),youuseyourIntelligencemodifier(ifawizard)or
Charismamodifier(ifasorcerer)inplaceofyourStrengthorDexteritymodifier,andafailedattemptdoesntallowa
reactiveattemptbythetarget(suchasfordisarmortrip).Nosaveisallowedagainsttheseattempts,butspellresistance
appliesnormally.Thisversionofthespellcanlast1roundpercasterlevel,butitendsifyouceaseconcentration.
ViolentThrust:Alternatively,thespellenergycanbespentinasingleround.Youcanhurloneobjectorcreaturepercaster
level(maximum15)thatarewithinrangeandallwithin10feetofeachothertowardanytargetwithin10feetperlevelof
alltheobjects.Youcanhurluptoatotalweightof25poundspercasterlevel(maximum375poundsat15thlevel).
Youmustsucceedonattackrolls(onepercreatureorobjectthrown)tohitthetargetwiththeitems,usingyourbaseattack
bonus+yourIntelligencemodifier(ifawizard)orCharismamodifier(ifasorcerer).Weaponscausestandarddamage
(withnoStrengthbonus;notethatarrowsorboltsdealdamageasdaggersoftheirsizewhenusedinthismanner).Other
objectscausedamagerangingfrom1pointper25pounds(forlessdangerousobjects)to1d6pointsofdamageper25
pounds(forhard,denseobjects).
Creatureswhofallwithintheweightcapacityofthespellcanbehurled,buttheyareallowedWillsaves(andspell
resistance)tonegatetheeffect,asarethosewhoseheldpossessionsaretargetedbythespell.Ifatelekinesedcreatureis
hurledagainstasolidsurface,ittakesdamageasifithadfallen10feet(1d6points).
TelekineticSphere
Evocation[Force]
Level:Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S,M
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Effect:1ft.diameter/levelsphere,centeredaroundcreaturesorobjects
SavingThrow:Reflexnegates(object)
Thisspellfunctionslikeresilientsphere,withtheadditionthatthecreaturesorobjectsinsidetheglobearenearly
weightless.Anythingcontainedwithinantelekineticsphereweighsonlyonesixteenthofitsnormalweight.Youcan
telekineticallyliftanythinginthespherethatnormallyweighs5,000poundsorless.Thetelekineticcontrolextendsfrom
yououttomediumrange(100feet+10feetpercasterlevel)afterthespherehassucceededinencapsulatingitscontents.
Youcanmoveobjectsorcreaturesinthespherethatweighatotalof5,000poundsorlessbyconcentratingonthesphere.
Youcanbeginmovingasphereintheroundaftercastingthespell.Ifyouconcentrateondoingso(astandardaction),you
canmovethesphereasmuchas30feetinaround.Ifyouceaseconcentrating,thespheredoesnotmoveinthatround(if
onalevelsurface)ordescendsatitsfallingrate(ifaloft)untilitreachesalevelsurface,orthespellsdurationexpires,or
youbeginconcentratingagain.Ifyouceaseconcentrating(voluntarilyorduetofailingaConcentrationcheck),youcan
resumeconcentratingonyournextturnoranylaterturnduringthespellsduration.
Thespherefallsatarateofonly60feetperround,whichisnotfastenoughtocausedamagetothecontentsofthesphere.
Youcanmovethespheretelekineticallyevenifyouareinit.
MaterialComponent:Ahemisphericalpieceofclearcrystal,amatchinghemisphericalpieceofgumarabic,andapairof
smallbarmagnets.
TelepathicBond
Divination
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,M
Targets:Youplusonewillingcreatureperthreelevels,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youforgeatelepathicbondamongyourselfandanumberofwillingcreatures,eachofwhichmusthaveanIntelligence
scoreof3orhigher.Eachcreatureincludedinthelinkislinkedtoalltheothers.Thecreaturescancommunicate
telepathicallythroughthebondregardlessoflanguage.Nospecialpowerorinfluenceisestablishedasaresultofthebond.
Oncethebondisformed,itworksoveranydistance(althoughnotfromoneplanetoanother).
Ifdesired,youmayleaveyourselfoutofthetelepathicbondforged.Thisdecisionmustbemadeatthetimeofcasting.
Telepathicbondcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell,thoughitonlybondstwocreaturespercastingof
permanency.
MaterialComponent:Piecesofeggshellfromtwodifferentkindsofcreatures.
Teleport
Components:V
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Range:Personalandtouch
SavingThrow:NoneandWillnegates(object)
SpellResistance:NoandYes(object)
Thisspellinstantlytransportsyoutoadesignateddestination,whichmaybeasdistantas100milespercasterlevel.
Interplanartravelisnotpossible.Youcanbringalongobjectsaslongastheirweightdoesntexceedyourmaximumload.
YoumayalsobringoneadditionalwillingMediumorsmallercreature(carryinggearorobjectsuptoitsmaximumload)or
itsequivalent(seebelow)perthreecasterlevels.ALargecreaturecountsastwoMediumcreatures,aHugecreaturecounts
astwoLargecreatures,andsoforth.Allcreaturestobetransportedmustbeincontactwithoneanother,andatleastoneof
thosecreaturesmustbeincontactwithyou.Aswithallspellswheretherangeispersonalandthetargetisyou,youneed
notmakeasavingthrow,norisspellresistanceapplicabletoyou.Onlyobjectsheldorinuse(attended)byanotherperson
receivesavingthrowsandspellresistance.
Youmusthavesomeclearideaofthelocationandlayoutofthedestination.Thecleareryourmentalimage,themorelikely
theteleportationworks.Areasofstrongphysicalormagicalenergymaymaketeleportationmorehazardousoreven
impossible.
Toseehowwelltheteleportationworks,rolld%andconsulttheTeleporttable.Refertothefollowinginformationfor
definitionsofthetermsonthetable.
Familiarity:Veryfamiliarisaplacewhereyouhavebeenveryoftenandwhereyoufeelathome.Studiedcarefullyisa
placeyouknowwell,eitherbecauseyoucancurrentlyseeit,youvebeenthereoften,oryouhaveusedothermeans(such
asscrying)tostudytheplaceforatleastonehour.Seencasuallyisaplacethatyouhaveseenmorethanoncebutwith
whichyouarenotveryfamiliar.Viewedonceisaplacethatyouhaveseenonce,possiblyusingmagic.
Falsedestinationisaplacethatdoesnottrulyexistorifyouareteleportingtoanotherwisefamiliarlocationthatno
longerexistsassuchorhasbeensocompletelyalteredastonolongerbefamiliartoyou.Whentravelingtoafalse
destination,roll1d20+80toobtainresultsonthetable,ratherthanrollingd%,sincethereisnorealdestinationforyouto
hopetoarriveatorevenbeofftargetfrom.
OnTarget:Youappearwhereyouwanttobe.
OffTarget:Youappearsafelyarandomdistanceawayfromthedestinationinarandomdirection.Distanceofftargetis
1d10x1d10%ofthedistancethatwastobetraveled.Thedirectionofftargetisdeterminedrandomly
SimilarArea:Youwindupinanareathatsvisuallyorthematicallysimilartothetargetarea.
Generally,youappearintheclosestsimilarplacewithinrange.Ifnosuchareaexistswithinthespellsrange,thespell
simplyfailsinstead.
Mishap:Youandanyoneelseteleportingwithyouhavegottenscrambled.Youeachtake1d10pointsofdamage,andyou
rerollonthecharttoseewhereyouwindup.Forthesererolls,roll1d20+80.EachtimeMishapcomesup,thecharacters
takemoredamageandmustreroll.
Table:TeleporationMishaps
FAMILIARITY ONTARGET OFFTARGET SIMILARAREA MISHAP
Veryfamiliar 0197 9899 100
Studiedcarefully 0194 9597 9899 100
Seencasually 0188 8994 9598 99100
Viewedonce 0176 7788 8996 97100
Falsedestination(1d20+80) 8192 93100
TeleportObject
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Range:Touch
Target:Onetouchedobjectofupto50lb./leveland3cu.ft./level
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Thisspellfunctionsliketeleport,exceptthatitteleportsanobject,notyou.Creaturesandmagicalforcescannotbe
teleported.
Ifdesired,thetargetobjectcanbesenttoadistantlocationontheEtherealPlane.Inthiscase,thepointfromwhichthe
objectwasteleportedremainsfaintlymagicaluntiltheitemisretrieved.Asuccessfultargeteddispelmagicspellcaston
thatpointbringsthevanisheditembackfromtheEtherealPlane.
Teleport,Greater
Thisspellfunctionsliketeleport,exceptthatthereisnorangelimitandthereisnochanceyouarriveofftarget.Inaddition,
youneednothaveseenthedestination,butinthatcaseyoumusthaveatleastareliabledescriptionoftheplacetowhich
youareteleporting.Ifyouattempttoteleportwithinsufficientinformation(orwithmisleadinginformation),youdisappear
andsimplyreappearinyouroriginallocation.Interplanartravelisnotpossible.
TeleportationCircle
Level:Sor/Wiz9
Components:V,M
Range:0ft.
Effect:5ft.radiuscirclethatteleportsthosewhoactivateit
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Youcreateacircleonthefloororotherhorizontalsurfacethatteleports,asgreaterteleport,anycreaturewhostandsonit
toadesignatedspot.Onceyoudesignatethedestinationforthecircle,youcantchangeit.Thespellfailsifyouattemptto
setthecircletoteleportcreaturesintoasolidobject,toaplacewithwhichyouarenotfamiliarandhavenoclear
description,ortoanotherplane.
Thecircleitselfissubtleandnearlyimpossibletonotice.Ifyouintendtokeepcreaturesfromactivatingitaccidentally,you
needtomarkthecircleinsomeway.
Teleportationcirclecanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.Apermanentteleportationcirclethatisdisabled
becomesinactivefor10minutes,thencanbetriggeredagainasnormal.
Note:Magictrapssuchasteleportationcirclearehardtodetectanddisable.Arogue(only)canusetheSearchskilltofind
thecircleandDisableDevicetothwartit.TheDCineachcaseis25+spelllevel,or34inthecaseofteleportationcircle.
MaterialComponent:Amberdusttocovertheareaofthecircle(cost1,000gp).
TemporalStasis
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Duration:Permanent
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SpellResistance:Yes
Youmustsucceedonameleetouchattack.Youplacethesubjectintoastateofsuspendedanimation.Forthecreature,time
ceasestoflowanditsconditionbecomesfixed.Thecreaturedoesnotgrowolder.Itsbodyfunctionsvirtuallycease,andno
forceoreffectcanharmit.Thisstatepersistsuntilthemagicisremoved(suchasbyasuccessfuldispelmagicspellora
freedomspell).
MaterialComponent:Apowdercomposedofdiamond,emerald,ruby,andsapphiredustwithatotalvalueofatleast5,000
gp.
TimeStop
Transmutation
Components:V
Range:Personal
Target:You
Duration:1d4+1rounds(apparenttime);seetext
Thisspellseemstomaketimeceasetoflowforeveryonebutyou.Infact,youspeedupsogreatlythatallothercreatures
seemfrozen,thoughtheyareactuallystillmovingattheirnormalspeeds.Youarefreetoactfor1d4+1roundsofapparent
time.Normalandmagicalfire,cold,gas,andthelikecanstillharmyou.Whilethetimestopisineffect,othercreaturesare
invulnerabletoyourattacksandspells;youcannottargetsuchcreatureswithanyattackorspell.Aspellthataffectsan
areaandhasadurationlongerthantheremainingdurationofthetimestophavetheirnormaleffectsonothercreatures
oncethetimestopends.Mostspellcastersusetheadditionaltimetoimprovetheirdefenses,summonallies,orfleefrom
combat.
Youcannotmoveorharmitemsheld,carried,orwornbyacreaturestuckinnormaltime,butyoucanaffectanyitemthat
isnotinanothercreaturespossession.
Youareundetectablewhiletimestoplasts.Youcannotenteranareaprotectedbyanantimagicfieldwhileundertheeffect
oftimestop.
TinyHut
Evocation[Force]
Level:Brd3,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M
Range:20ft.
Effect:20ft.radiusspherecenteredonyourlocation
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcreateanunmoving,opaquesphereofforceofanycoloryoudesirearoundyourself.Halfthesphereprojectsabovethe
ground,andthelowerhemispherepassesthroughtheground.AsmanyasnineotherMediumcreaturescanfitintothe
fieldwithyou;theycanfreelypassintoandoutofthehutwithoutharmingit.However,ifyouremoveyourselffromthe
hut,thespellends.
Thetemperatureinsidethehutis70Fiftheexteriortemperatureisbetween0and100F.Anexteriortemperaturebelow
0orabove100lowersorraisestheinteriortemperatureona1degreefor1basis.Thehutalsoprovidesprotection
againsttheelements,suchasrain,dust,andsandstorms.Thehutwithstandsanywindoflessthanhurricaneforce,buta
hurricane(75+mphwindspeed)orgreaterforcedestroysit.
Theinteriorofthehutisahemisphere.Youcanilluminateitdimlyuponcommandorextinguishthelightasdesired.
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Althoughtheforcefieldisopaquefromtheoutside,itistransparentfromwithin.Missiles,weapons,andmostspelleffects
canpassthroughthehutwithoutaffectingit,althoughtheoccupantscannotbeseenfromoutsidethehut(theyhavetotal
concealment).
MaterialComponent:Asmallcrystalbeadthatshatterswhenthespelldurationexpiresorthehutisdispelled.
Tongues
Divination
Components:V,M/DF
Range:Touch
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellgrantsthecreaturetouchedtheabilitytospeakandunderstandthelanguageofanyintelligentcreature,whether
itisaracialtongueoraregionaldialect.Thesubjectcanspeakonlyonelanguageatatime,althoughitmaybeableto
understandseverallanguages.Tonguesdoesnotenablethesubjecttospeakwithcreatureswhodontspeak.Thesubject
canmakeitselfunderstoodasfarasitsvoicecarries.Thisspelldoesnotpredisposeanycreatureaddressedtowardthe
subjectinanyway.
Tonguescanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Asmallclaymodelofaziggurat,whichshatterswhentheverbalcomponentispronounced.
TouchofFatigue
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz0
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
SpellResistance:Yes
Youchannelnegativeenergythroughyourtouch,fatiguingthetarget.Youmustsucceedonatouchattacktostrikeatarget.
Thesubjectisimmediatelyfatiguedforthespellsduration.
Thisspellhasnoeffectonacreaturethatisalreadyfatigued.Unlikewithnormalfatigue,theeffectendsassoonasthe
spellsdurationexpires.
MaterialComponent:Adropofsweat.
TouchofIdiocy
Level:Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
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SavingThrow:No
SpellResistance:Yes
Withatouch,youreducethetargetsmentalfaculties.Yoursuccessfulmeleetouchattackappliesa1d6penaltytothe
targetsIntelligence,Wisdom,andCharismascores.Thispenaltycantreduceanyofthesescoresbelow1.
Thisspellseffectmaymakeitimpossibleforthetargettocastsomeorallofitsspells,iftherequisiteabilityscoredrops
belowtheminimumrequiredtocastspellsofthatlevel.
Transformation
Transmutation
Level:Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,M
Range:Personal
Target:You
Youbecomeavirtualfightingmachinestronger,tougher,faster,andmoreskilledincombat.Yourmindsetchangesso
thatyourelishcombatandyoucantcastspells,evenfrommagicitems.
Yougaina+4enhancementbonustoStrength,Dexterity,andConstitution,a+4naturalarmorbonustoAC,a+5
competencebonusonFortitudesaves,andproficiencywithallsimpleandmartialweapons.Yourbaseattackbonusequals
yourcharacterlevel(whichmaygiveyoumultipleattacks).
Youloseyourspellcastingability,includingyourabilitytousespellactivationorspellcompletionmagicitems,justasifthe
spellswerenolongeronyourclasslist.
MaterialComponent:Apotionofbullsstrength,whichyoudrink(andwhoseeffectsaresubsumedbythespelleffects).
TransmuteMetaltoWood
Transmutation
Level:Drd7
Components:V,S,DF
Area:Allmetalobjectswithina40ft.radiusburst
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes(object;seetext)
Thisspellenablesyoutochangeallmetalobjectswithinitsareatowood.Weapons,armor,andothermetalobjectscarried
bycreaturesareaffectedaswell.Amagicobjectmadeofmetaleffectivelyhasspellresistanceequalto20+itscasterlevel
againstthisspell.Artifactscannotbetransmuted.Weaponsconvertedfrommetaltowoodtakea2penaltyonattackand
damagerolls.Thearmorbonusofanyarmorconvertedfrommetaltowoodisreducedby2.Weaponschangedbythisspell
splinterandbreakonanynaturalattackrollof1or2,andarmorchangedbythisspelllosesanadditionalpointofarmor
bonuseverytimeitisstruckwithanaturalattackrollof19or20.
Onlylimitedwish,miracle,wish,orsimilarmagiccanrestoreatransmutedobjecttoitsmetallicstate.
TransmuteMudtoRock
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Level:Drd5,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,M/DF
Area:Uptotwo10ft.cubes/level(S)
Duration:Permanent
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:No
Thisspelltransformsnormalmudorquicksandofanydepthintosoftstone(sandstoneorasimilarmineral)permanently.
AnycreatureinthemudisallowedaReflexsavetoescapebeforetheareaishardenedtostone.
Transmutemudtorockcountersanddispelstransmuterocktomud.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Sand,lime,andwater.
TransmuteRocktoMud
Level:Drd5,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,M/DF
Area:Uptotwo10ft.cubes/level(S)
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellturnsnatural,uncutorunworkedrockofanysortintoanequalvolumeofmud.Magicalstoneisnotaffectedby
thespell.Thedepthofthemudcreatedcannotexceed10feet.Acreatureunabletolevitate,fly,orotherwisefreeitself
fromthemudsinksuntilhiporchestdeep,reducingitsspeedto5feetandcausinga2penaltyonattackrollsandAC.
Brushthrownatopthemudcansupportcreaturesabletoclimbontopofit.Creatureslargeenoughtowalkonthebottom
canwadethroughtheareaataspeedof5feet.
Iftransmuterocktomudiscastupontheceilingofacavernortunnel,themudfallstothefloorandspreadsoutinapool
atadepthof5feet.Thefallingmudandtheensuingcaveindeal8d6pointsofbludgeoningdamagetoanyonecaught
directlybeneaththearea,orhalfdamagetothosewhosucceedonReflexsaves.
Castlesandlargestonebuildingsaregenerallyimmunetotheeffectofthespell,sincetransmuterocktomudcantaffect
workedstoneanddoesntreachdeepenoughtounderminesuchbuildingsfoundations.However,smallbuildingsor
structuresoftenrestuponfoundationsshallowenoughtobedamagedorevenpartiallytoppledbythisspell.
Themudremainsuntilasuccessfuldispelmagicortransmutemudtorockspellrestoresitssubstancebutnotnecessarily
itsform.Evaporationturnsthemudtonormaldirtoveraperiodofdays.Theexacttimedependsonexposuretothesun,
wind,andnormaldrainage.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Clayandwater.
TransportviaPlants
Transmutation
Level:Drd6
Components:V,S
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Range:Unlimited
Duration:1round
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Youcanenteranynormalplant(Mediumorlarger)andpassanydistancetoaplantofthesamekindinasingleround,
regardlessofthedistanceseparatingthetwo.Theentryplantmustbealive.Thedestinationplantneednotbefamiliarto
you,butitalsomustbealive.Ifyouareuncertainofthelocationofaparticularkindofdestinationplant,youneedmerely
designatedirectionanddistanceandthetransportviaplantsspellmovesyouascloseaspossibletothedesiredlocation.If
aparticulardestinationplantisdesiredbuttheplantisnotliving,thespellfailsandyouareejectedfromtheentryplant.
Youcanbringalongobjectsaslongastheirweightdoesntexceedyourmaximumload.Youmayalsobringoneadditional
willingMediumorsmallercreature(carryinggearorobjectsuptoitsmaximumload)oritsequivalentperthreecaster
levels.Usethefollowingequivalentstodeterminethemaximumnumberoflargercreaturesyoucanbringalong:ALarge
creaturecountsastwoMediumcreatures,aHugecreaturecountsastwoLargecreatures,andsoforth.Allcreaturestobe
transportedmustbeincontactwithoneanother,andatleastoneofthosecreaturesmustbeincontactwithyou.
Youcantusethisspelltotravelthroughplantcreatures.
Thedestructionofanoccupiedplantslaysyouandanycreaturesyouhavebroughtalong,andejectsthebodiesandall
carriedobjectsfromthetree.
TraptheSoul
Level:Sor/Wiz8
Components:V,S,M,(F);seetext
CastingTime:1standardactionorseetext
Target:Onecreature
SavingThrow:Seetext
Trapthesoulforcesacreatureslifeforce(anditsmaterialbody)intoagem.Thegemholdsthetrappedentityindefinitely
oruntilthegemisbrokenandthelifeforceisreleased,whichallowsthematerialbodytoreform.Ifthetrappedcreatureis
apowerfulcreaturefromanotherplaneitcanberequiredtoperformaserviceimmediatelyuponbeingfreed.Otherwise,
thecreaturecangofreeoncethegemimprisoningitisbroken.
Dependingontheversionselected,thespellcanbetriggeredinoneoftwoways.
SpellCompletion:First,thespellcanbecompletedbyspeakingitsfinalwordasastandardactionasifyouwerecastinga
regularspellatthesubject.Thisallowsspellresistance(ifany)andaWillsavetoavoidtheeffect.Ifthecreaturesnameis
spokenaswell,anyspellresistanceisignoredandthesaveDCincreasesby2.Ifthesaveorspellresistanceissuccessful,
thegemshatters.
TriggerObject:Thesecondmethodisfarmoreinsidious,forittricksthesubjectintoacceptingatriggerobjectinscribed
withthefinalspellword,automaticallyplacingthecreaturessoulinthetrap.Tousethismethod,boththecreaturesname
andthetriggerwordmustbeinscribedonthetriggerobjectwhenthegemisenspelled.Asympathyspellcanalsobeplaced
onthetriggerobject.Assoonasthesubjectpicksuporacceptsthetriggerobject,itslifeforceisautomaticallytransferred
tothegemwithoutthebenefitofspellresistanceorasave.
MaterialComponent:Beforetheactualcastingoftrapthesoul,youmustprocureagemofatleast1,000gpvalueforevery
HitDiepossessedbythecreaturetobetrapped.Ifthegemisnotvaluableenough,itshatterswhentheentrapmentis
attempted.(WhilecreatureshavenoconceptoflevelorHitDiceassuch,thevalueofthegemneededtotrapanindividual
canberesearched.RememberthatthisvaluecanchangeovertimeascreaturesgainmoreHitDice.)
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Focus(TriggerObjectOnly):Ifthetriggerobjectmethodisused,aspecialtriggerobject,preparedasdescribedabove,is
needed.
TreeShape
Transmutation
Level:Drd2,Rgr3
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Personal
Target:You
Bymeansofthisspell,youareabletoassumetheformofaLargelivingtreeorshruboraLargedeadtreetrunkwitha
smallnumberoflimbs.Theclosestinspectioncannotrevealthatthetreeinquestionisactuallyamagicallyconcealed
creature.Toallnormaltestsyouare,infact,atreeorshrub,althoughadetectmagicspellrevealsafainttransmutationon
thetree.Whileintreeform,youcanobserveallthattranspiresaroundyoujustasifyouwereinyournormalform,and
yourhitpointsandsavebonusesremainunaffected.Yougaina+10naturalarmorbonustoACbuthaveaneffective
Dexterityscoreof0andaspeedof0feet.Youareimmunetocriticalhitswhileintreeform.Allclothingandgearcarriedor
wornchangeswithyou.
Youcandismisstreeshapeasafreeaction(insteadofasastandardaction).
TreeStride
Level:Drd5,Rgr4
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Personal
Target:You
Duration:1hour/leveloruntilexpended;seetext
Yougaintheabilitytoentertreesandmovefrominsideonetreetoinsideanothertree.Thefirsttreeyouenterandall
othersyouentermustbeofthesamekind,mustbeliving,andmusthavegirthatleastequaltoyours.Bymovingintoan
oaktree(forexample),youinstantlyknowthelocationofallotheroaktreeswithintransportrange(seebelow)andmay
choosewhetheryouwanttopassintooneorsimplystepbackoutofthetreeyoumovedinto.Youmaychoosetopassto
anytreeoftheappropriatekindwithinthetransportrangeasshownonthefollowingtable.
Table:TreeStrideRange
TYPEOFTREE TRANSPORTRANGE
Oak,ash,yew 3,000feet
Elm,linden 2,000feet
Otherdeciduous 1,500feet
Anyconiferous 1,000feet
Allothertrees 500feet
Youmaymoveintoatreeuptoonetimepercasterlevel(passingfromonetreetoanothercountsonlyasmovingintoone
tree).Thespelllastsuntilthedurationexpiresoryouexitatree.Eachtransportisafullroundaction.
Youcan,atyouroption,remainwithinatreewithouttransportingyourself,butyouareforcedoutwhenthespellends.If
thetreeinwhichyouareconcealedischoppeddownorburned,youareslainifyoudonotexitbeforetheprocessis
complete.
TrueResurrection
Level:Clr9
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Thisspellfunctionslikeraisedead,exceptthatyoucanresurrectacreaturethathasbeendeadforaslongas10yearsper
casterlevel.Thisspellcanevenbringbackcreatureswhosebodieshavebeendestroyed,providedthatyouunambiguously
identifythedeceasedinsomefashion(recitingthedeceasedstimeandplaceofbirthordeathisthemostcommon
method).
Uponcompletionofthespell,thecreatureisimmediatelyrestoredtofullhitpoints,vigor,andhealth,withnolossoflevel
(orConstitutionpoints)orpreparedspells.
Youcanrevivesomeonekilledbyadeatheffectorsomeonewhohasbeenturnedintoanundeadcreatureandthen
destroyed.Thisspellcanalsoresurrectelementalsoroutsiders,butitcantresurrectconstructsorundeadcreatures.
Eventrueresurrectioncantrestoretolifeacreaturewhohasdiedofoldage.
MaterialComponent:Asprinkleofholywateranddiamondsworthatotalofatleast25,000gp.
TrueSeeing
Divination
Level:Clr5,Drd7,Knowledge5,Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,M
Range:Touch
Youconferonthesubjecttheabilitytoseeallthingsastheyactuallyare.Thesubjectseesthroughnormalandmagical
darkness,noticessecretdoorshiddenbymagic,seestheexactlocationsofcreaturesorobjectsunderblurordisplacement
effects,seesinvisiblecreaturesorobjectsnormally,seesthroughillusions,andseesthetrueformofpolymorphed,changed,
ortransmutedthings.Further,thesubjectcanfocusitsvisiontoseeintotheEtherealPlane(butnotintoextradimensional
spaces).Therangeoftrueseeingconferredis120feet.
Trueseeing,however,doesnotpenetratesolidobjects.ItinnowayconfersXrayvisionoritsequivalent.Itdoesnotnegate
concealment,includingthatcausedbyfogandthelike.Trueseeingdoesnothelptheviewerseethroughmundane
disguises,spotcreatureswhoaresimplyhiding,ornoticesecretdoorshiddenbymundanemeans.Inaddition,thespell
effectscannotbefurtherenhancedwithknownmagic,soonecannotusetrueseeingthroughacrystalballorin
conjunctionwithclairaudience/clairvoyance.
MaterialComponent:Anointmentfortheeyesthatcosts250gpandismadefrommushroompowder,saffron,andfat.
TrueStrike
Divination
Level:Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,F
Range:Personal
Target:You
Duration:Seetext
Yougaintemporary,intuitiveinsightintotheimmediatefutureduringyournextattack.Yournextsingleattackroll(ifitis
madebeforetheendofthenextround)gainsa+20insightbonus.Additionally,youarenotaffectedbythemisschance
thatappliestoattackerstryingtostrikeaconcealedtarget.
Focus:Asmallwoodenreplicaofanarcherytarget.
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UndeathtoDeath
Necromancy
Level:Clr6,Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,M/DF
Area:Severalundeadcreatureswithina40ft.radiusburst
Thisspellfunctionslikecircleofdeath,exceptthatitdestroysundeadcreaturesasnotedabove.
MaterialComponent:Thepowderofacrusheddiamondworthatleast500gp.
UndetectableAlignment
Abjuration
Level:Brd1,Clr2,Pal2
Components:V,S
Duration:24hours
Anundetectablealignmentspellconcealsthealignmentofanobjectoracreaturefromallformsofdivination.
Unhallow
Evocation[Evil]
Level:Clr5,Drd5
Components:V,S,M
CastingTime:24hours
Range:Touch
Area:40ft.radiusemanatingfromthetouchedpoint
SavingThrow:Seetext
Unhallowmakesaparticularsite,building,orstructureanunholysite.Thishasthreemajoreffects.
First,thesiteorstructureisguardedbyamagiccircleagainstgoodeffect.
Second,allturningchecksmadetoturnundeadtakea4penalty,andturningcheckstorebukeundeadgaina+4profane
bonus.Spellresistancedoesnotapplytothiseffect.(Thisprovisiondoesnotapplytothedruidversionofthespell.)
Finally,youmaychoosetofixasinglespelleffecttotheunhallowedsite.Thespelleffectlastsforoneyearandfunctions
throughouttheentiresite,regardlessofitsnormaldurationandareaoreffect.Youmaydesignatewhethertheeffect
appliestoallcreatures,creaturesthatshareyourfaithoralignment,orcreaturesthatadheretoanotherfaithoralignment.
Attheendoftheyear,thechoseneffectlapses,butitcanberenewedorreplacedsimplybycastingunhallowagain.
Spelleffectsthatmaybetiedtoanunhallowedsiteincludeaid,bane,bless,causefear,darkness,daylight,deathward,
deeperdarkness,detectmagic,detectgood,dimensionalanchor,discernlies,dispelmagic,endureelements,freedomof
movement,invisibilitypurge,protectionfromenergy,removefear,resistenergy,silence,tongues,andzoneoftruth.
Savingthrowsandspellresistancemightapplytothesespellseffects.(Seetheindividualspelldescriptionsfordetails.)
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Anareacanreceiveonlyoneunhallowspell(anditsassociatedspelleffect)atatime.
Unhallowcountersbutdoesnotdispelhallow.
MaterialComponent:Herbs,oils,andincenseworthatleast1,000gp,plus1,000gpperlevelofthespelltobetiedtothe
unhallowedarea.
UnholyAura
Abjuration[Evil]
Level:Clr8,Evil8
Components:V,S,F
Range:20ft.
SavingThrow:Seetext
Amalevolentdarknesssurroundsthesubjects,protectingthemfromattacks,grantingthemresistancetospellscastbygood
creatures,andweakeninggoodcreatureswhentheystrikethesubjects.Thisabjurationhasfoureffects.
First,eachwardedcreaturegainsa+4deflectionbonustoACanda+4resistancebonusonsaves.Unliketheeffectof
protectionfromgood,thisbenefitappliesagainstallattacks,notjustagainstattacksbygoodcreatures.
Second,awardedcreaturegainsspellresistance25againstgoodspellsandspellscastbygoodcreatures.
Third,theabjurationblockspossessionandmentalinfluence,justasprotectionfromgooddoes.
Finally,ifagoodcreaturesucceedsonameleeattackagainstawardedcreature,theoffendingattackertakes1d6pointsof
temporaryStrengthdamage(Fortitudenegates).
Focus:Atinyreliquarycontainingsomesacredrelic,suchasapieceofparchmentfromanunholytext.Thereliquarycosts
atleast500gp.
UnholyBlight
Evocation[Evil]
Level:Evil4
Components:V,S
Duration:Instantaneous(1d4rounds);seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Youcallupunholypowertosmiteyourenemies.Thepowertakestheformofacold,cloyingmiasmaofgreasydarkness.
Onlygoodandneutral(notevil)creaturesareharmedbythespell.
Thespelldeals1d8pointsofdamagepertwocasterlevels(maximum5d8)toagoodcreature(or1d6percasterlevel,
maximum10d6,toagoodoutsider)andcausesittobesickenedfor1d4rounds.AsuccessfulWillsavereducesdamageto
halfandnegatesthesickenedeffect.Theeffectscannotbenegatedbyremovediseaseorheal,butremovecurseiseffective.
Thespelldealsonlyhalfdamagetocreatureswhoareneitherevilnorgood,andtheyarenotsickened.Suchacreaturecan
reducethedamageinhalfagain(downtoonequarter)withasuccessfulWillsave.
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UnseenServant
Level:Brd1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,S,M
Effect:Oneinvisible,mindless,shapelessservant
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Anunseenservantisaninvisible,mindless,shapelessforcethatperformssimpletasksatyourcommand.Itcanrunand
fetchthings,openunstuckdoors,andholdchairs,aswellascleanandmend.Theservantcanperformonlyoneactivityata
time,butitrepeatsthesameactivityoverandoveragainiftoldtodosoaslongasyouremainwithinrange.Itcanopen
onlynormaldoors,drawers,lids,andthelike.IthasaneffectiveStrengthscoreof2(soitcanlift20poundsordrag100
pounds).Itcantriggertrapsandsuch,butitcanexertonly20poundsofforce,whichisnotenoughtoactivatecertain
pressureplatesandotherdevices.ItcantperformanytaskthatrequiresaskillcheckwithaDChigherthan10orthat
requiresacheckusingaskillthatcantbeuseduntrained.Itsspeedis15feet.
Theservantcannotattackinanyway;itisneverallowedanattackroll.Itcannotbekilled,butitdissipatesifittakes6
pointsofdamagefromareaattacks.(Itgetsnosavesagainstattacks.)Ifyouattempttosenditbeyondthespellsrange
(measuredfromyourcurrentposition),theservantceasestoexist.
MaterialComponent:Apieceofstringandabitofwood.
VampiricTouch
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S
Range:Touch
Duration:Instantaneous/1hour;seetext
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Youmustsucceedonameleetouchattack.Yourtouchdeals1d6pointsofdamagepertwocasterlevels(maximum10d6).
Yougaintemporaryhitpointsequaltothedamageyoudeal.However,youcantgainmorethanthesubjectscurrenthit
points+10,whichisenoughtokillthesubject.Thetemporaryhitpointsdisappear1hourlater.
Veil
Illusion(Glamer)
Level:Brd6,Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S
Duration:Concentration+1hour/level(D)
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Youinstantlychangetheappearanceofthesubjectsandthenmaintainthatappearanceforthespellsduration.Youcan
makethesubjectsappeartobeanythingyouwish.Thesubjectslook,feel,andsmelljustlikethecreaturesthespellmakes
themresemble.Affectedcreaturesresumetheirnormalappearancesifslain.YoumustsucceedonaDisguisecheckto
duplicatetheappearanceofaspecificindividual.Thisspellgivesyoua+10bonusonthecheck.
UnwillingtargetscannegatethespellseffectonthembymakingWillsavesorwithspellresistance.Thosewhointeract
withthesubjectscanattemptWilldisbeliefsavestoseethroughtheglamer,butspellresistancedoesnthelp.
Ventriloquism
Illusion(Figment)
Level:Brd1,Sor/Wiz1
Components:V,F
Effect:Intelligiblesound,usuallyspeech
SpellResistance:No
Youcanmakeyourvoice(oranysoundthatyoucannormallymakevocally)seemtoissuefromsomeplaceelse.Youcan
speakinanylanguageyouknow.Withrespecttosuchvoicesandsounds,anyonewhohearsthesoundandrollsa
successfulsaverecognizesitasillusory(butstillhearsit).
Focus:Aparchmentrolledupintoasmallcone.
Virtue
Transmutation
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Duration:1min.
Thesubjectgains1temporaryhitpoint.
Vision
Divination
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S,M,XP
Thisspellfunctionslikelegendlore,exceptthatitworksmorequicklybutproducessomestrainonyou.Youposea
questionaboutsomeperson,place,orobject,thencastthespell.Ifthepersonorobjectisathandorifyouareintheplace
inquestion,youreceiveavisionaboutitbysucceedingonacasterlevelcheck(1d20+1percasterlevel;maximum+25)
againstDC20.Ifonlydetailedinformationontheperson,place,orobjectisknown,theDCis25,andtheinformation
gainedisincomplete.Ifonlyrumorsareknown,theDCis30,andtheinformationgainedisvague.
XPCost:100XP.
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WailoftheBanshee
Necromancy[Death,Sonic]
Level:Death9,Sor/Wiz9
Components:V
Area:Onelivingcreature/levelwithina40ft.radiusspread
SpellResistance:Yes
Youemitaterriblescreamthatkillscreaturesthathearit(exceptforyourself).Creaturesclosesttothepointoforiginare
affectedfirst.
WallofFire
Evocation[Fire]
Level:Drd5,Fire4,Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M/DF
Effect:Opaquesheetofflameupto20ft.long/leveloraringoffirewitharadiusofupto5ft.pertwolevels;eitherform
20ft.high
Duration:Concentration+1round/level
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:Yes
Animmobile,blazingcurtainofshimmeringvioletfirespringsintoexistence.Onesideofthewall,selectedbyyou,sends
forthwavesofheat,dealing2d4pointsoffiredamagetocreatureswithin10feetand1d4pointsoffiredamagetothose
past10feetbutwithin20feet.Thewalldealsthisdamagewhenitappearsandonyourturneachroundtoallcreaturesin
thearea.Inaddition,thewalldeals2d6pointsoffiredamage+1pointoffiredamagepercasterlevel(maximum+20)to
anycreaturepassingthroughit.Thewalldealsdoubledamagetoundeadcreatures.
Ifyouevokethewallsothatitappearswherecreaturesare,eachcreaturetakesdamageasifpassingthroughthewall.If
any5footlengthofwalltakes20pointsofcolddamageormorein1round,thatlengthgoesout.(Donotdividecold
damageby4,asnormalforobjects.)
Walloffirecanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.Apermanentwalloffirethatisextinguishedbycolddamage
becomesinactivefor10minutes,thenreformsatnormalstrength.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Asmallpieceofphosphorus.
WallofForce
Evocation[Force]
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,M
Effect:Wallwhoseareaisuptoone10ft.square/level
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SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Awallofforcespellcreatesaninvisiblewallofforce.Thewallcannotmove,itisimmunetodamageofallkinds,anditis
unaffectedbymostspells,includingdispelmagic.However,disintegrateimmediatelydestroysit,asdoesarodof
cancellation,asphereofannihilation,oramagesdisjunctionspell.Breathweaponsandspellscannotpassthroughthewall
ineitherdirection,althoughdimensiondoor,teleport,andsimilareffectscanbypassthebarrier.Itblocksetherealcreatures
aswellasmaterialones(thoughetherealcreaturescanusuallygetaroundthewallbyfloatingunderoroveritthrough
materialfloorsandceilings).Gazeattackscanoperatethroughawallofforce.
Thecastercanformthewallintoaflat,verticalplanewhoseareaisuptoone10footsquareperlevel.Thewallmustbe
continuousandunbrokenwhenformed.Ifitssurfaceisbrokenbyanyobjectorcreature,thespellfails.
Wallofforcecanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.
MaterialComponent:Apinchofpowdermadefromacleargem.
WallofIce
Evocation[Cold]
Level:Sor/Wiz4
Components:V,S,M
Effect:Anchoredplaneofice,uptoone10ft.square/level,orhemisphereoficewitharadiusofupto3ft.+1ft./level
SavingThrow:Reflexnegates;seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellcreatesananchoredplaneoficeorahemisphereofice,dependingontheversionselected.Awalloficecannot
forminanareaoccupiedbyphysicalobjectsorcreatures.Itssurfacemustbesmoothandunbrokenwhencreated.Any
creatureadjacenttothewallwhenitiscreatedmayattemptaReflexsavetodisruptthewallasitisbeingformed.A
successfulsaveindicatesthatthespellautomaticallyfails.Firecanmeltawallofice,anditdealsfulldamagetothewall
(insteadofthenormalhalfdamagetakenbyobjects).Suddenlymeltingawalloficecreatesagreatcloudofsteamyfog
thatlastsfor10minutes.
IcePlane:Asheetofstrong,hardiceappears.Thewallis1inchthickpercasterlevel.Itcoversuptoa10footsquarearea
percasterlevel(soa10thlevelwizardcancreateawallofice100feetlongand10feethigh,awall50feetlongand20
feethigh,orsomeothercombinationoflengthandheightthatdoesnotexceed1,000squarefeet).Theplanecanbe
orientedinanyfashionaslongasitisanchored.Averticalwallneedonlybeanchoredonthefloor,whileahorizontalor
slantingwallmustbeanchoredontwooppositesides.
Each10footsquareofwallhas3hitpointsperinchofthickness.Creaturescanhitthewallautomatically.Asectionofwall
whosehitpointsdropto0isbreached.Ifacreaturetriestobreakthroughthewallwithasingleattack,theDCforthe
Strengthcheckis15+casterlevel.
Evenwhentheicehasbeenbrokenthrough,asheetoffrigidairremains.Anycreaturesteppingthroughit(includingthe
onewhobrokethroughthewall)takes1d6pointsofcolddamage+1pointpercasterlevel(nosave).
Hemisphere:Thewalltakestheformofahemispherewhosemaximumradiusis3feet+1footpercasterlevel.The
hemisphereisashardtobreakthroughastheiceplaneform,butitdoesnotdealdamagetothosewhogothrougha
breach.
MaterialComponent:Asmallpieceofquartzorsimilarrockcrystal.
WallofIron
Level:Sor/Wiz6
Components:V,S,M
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Effect:Ironwallwhoseareaisuptoone5ft.square/level;seetext
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:No
Youcauseaflat,verticalironwalltospringintobeing.Thewallinsertsitselfintoanysurroundingnonlivingmaterialifits
areaissufficienttodoso.Thewallcannotbeconjuredsothatitoccupiesthesamespaceasacreatureoranotherobject.It
mustalwaysbeaflatplane,thoughyoucanshapeitsedgestofittheavailablespace.
Awallofironis1inchthickperfourcasterlevels.Youcandoublethewallsareabyhalvingitsthickness.Each5foot
squareofthewallhas30hitpointsperinchofthicknessandhardness10.Asectionofwallwhosehitpointsdropto0is
breached.Ifacreaturetriestobreakthroughthewallwithasingleattack,theDCfortheStrengthcheckis25+2perinch
ofthickness.
Ifyoudesire,thewallcanbecreatedverticallyrestingonaflatsurfacebutnotattachedtothesurface,sothatitcanbe
tippedovertofallonandcrushcreaturesbeneathit.Thewallis50%likelytotipineitherdirectionifleftunpushed.
Creaturescanpushthewallinonedirectionratherthanlettingitfallrandomly.AcreaturemustmakeaDC40Strength
checktopushthewallover.CreatureswithroomtofleethefallingwallmaydosobymakingsuccessfulReflexsaves.Any
Largeorsmallercreaturethatfailstakes10d6pointsofdamage.ThewallcannotcrushHugeandlargercreatures.
Likeanyironwall,thiswallissubjecttorust,perforation,andothernaturalphenomena.
MaterialComponent:Asmallpieceofsheetironplusgolddustworth50gp(1poundofgolddust).
WallofStone
Conjuration(Creation)[Earth]
Level:Clr5,Drd6,Earth5,Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S,M/DF
Effect:Stonewallwhoseareaisuptoone5ft.square/level(S)
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:No
Thisspellcreatesawallofrockthatmergesintoadjoiningrocksurfaces.Awallofstoneis1inchthickperfourcasterlevels
andcomposedofuptoone5footsquareperlevel.Youcandoublethewallsareabyhalvingitsthickness.Thewallcannot
beconjuredsothatitoccupiesthesamespaceasacreatureoranotherobject.
Unlikeawallofiron,youcancreateawallofstoneinalmostanyshapeyoudesire.Thewallcreatedneednotbevertical,
norrestuponanyfirmfoundation;however,itmustmergewithandbesolidlysupportedbyexistingstone.Itcanbeused
tobridgeachasm,forinstance,orasaramp.Forthisuse,ifthespanismorethan20feet,thewallmustbearchedand
buttressed.Thisrequirementreducesthespellsareabyhalf.Thewallcanbecrudelyshapedtoallowcrenellations,
battlements,andsoforthbylikewisereducingthearea.
Likeanyotherstonewall,thisonecanbedestroyedbyadisintegratespellorbynormalmeanssuchasbreakingand
chipping.Each5footsquareofthewallhas15hitpointsperinchofthicknessandhardness8.Asectionofwallwhosehit
pointsdropto0isbreached.Ifacreaturetriestobreakthroughthewallwithasingleattack,theDCfortheStrengthcheck
is20+2perinchofthickness.
Itispossible,butdifficult,totrapmobileopponentswithinorunderawallofstone,providedthewallisshapedsoitcan
holdthecreatures.CreaturescanavoidentrapmentwithsuccessfulReflexsaves.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Asmallblockofgranite.
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WallofThorns
Level:Drd5,Plant5
Components:V,S
Effect:Wallofthornybrush,uptoone10ft.cube/level(S)
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Awallofthornsspellcreatesabarrierofverytough,pliable,tangledbrushbearingneedlesharpthornsaslongasa
humansfinger.Anycreatureforcedintoorattemptingtomovethroughawallofthornstakesslashingdamageperround
ofmovementequalto25minusthecreaturesAC.DexterityanddodgebonusestoACdonotcountforthiscalculation.
(CreatureswithanArmorClassof25orhigher,withoutconsideringDexterityanddodgebonuses,takenodamagefrom
contactwiththewall.)
Youcanmakethewallasthinas5feetthick,whichallowsyoutoshapethewallasanumberof10by10by5footblocks
equaltotwiceyourcasterlevel.Thishasnoeffectonthedamagedealtbythethorns,butanycreatureattemptingtobreak
throughtakesthatmuchlesstimetoforceitswaythroughthebarrier.
CreaturescanforcetheirwayslowlythroughthewallbymakingaStrengthcheckasafullroundaction.Forevery5points
bywhichthecheckexceeds20,acreaturemoves5feet(uptoamaximumdistanceequaltoitsnormallandspeed).Of
course,movingorattemptingtomovethroughthethornsincursdamageasdescribedabove.Acreaturetrappedinthe
thornscanchoosetoremainmotionlessinordertoavoidtakinganymoredamage.
Anycreaturewithintheareaofthespellwhenitiscasttakesdamageasifithadmovedintothewallandiscaughtinside.
Inordertoescape,itmustattempttopushitswayfree,oritcanwaituntilthespellends.Creatureswiththeabilitytopass
throughovergrownareasunhinderedcanpassthroughawallofthornsatnormalspeedwithouttakingdamage.
Awallofthornscanbebreachedbyslowworkwithedgedweapons.Choppingawayatthewallcreatesasafepassage1
footdeepforevery10minutesofwork.Normalfirecannotharmthebarrier,butmagicalfireburnsitawayin10minutes.
Despiteitsappearance,awallofthornsisnotactuallyalivingplant,andthusisunaffectedbyspellsthataffectplants.
WarpWood
Transmutation
Level:Drd2
Components:V,S
Target:1Smallwoodenobject/level,allwithina20ft.radius
Youcausewoodtobendandwarp,permanentlydestroyingitsstraightness,form,andstrength.Awarpeddoorsprings
open(orbecomesstuck,requiringaStrengthchecktoopen,atyouroption).Aboatorshipspringsaleak.Warpedranged
weaponsareuseless.Awarpedmeleeweaponcausesa4penaltyonattackrolls.
YoumaywarponeSmallorsmallerobjectoritsequivalentpercasterlevel.AMediumobjectcountsastwoSmallobjects,a
Largeobjectasfour,aHugeobjectaseight,aGargantuanobjectassixteen,andaColossalobjectasthirtytwo.
Alternatively,youcanunwarpwood(effectivelywarpingitbacktonormal)withthisspell,straighteningwoodthathas
beenwarpedbythisspellorbyothermeans.Makewhole,ontheotherhand,doesnogoodinrepairingawarpeditem.
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Youcancombinemultipleconsecutivewarpwoodspellstowarp(orunwarp)anobjectthatistoolargeforyoutowarp
withasinglespell.
Untiltheobjectiscompletelywarped,itsuffersnoilleffects.
WaterBreathing
Transmutation
Level:Clr3,Drd3,Sor/Wiz3,Water3
Components:V,S,M/DF
Range:Touch
Target:Livingcreaturestouched
Duration:2hours/level;seetext
Thetransmutedcreaturescanbreathewaterfreely.Dividethedurationevenlyamongallthecreaturesyoutouch.
Thespelldoesnotmakecreaturesunabletobreatheair.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Ashortreedorpieceofstraw.
WaterWalk
Transmutation[Water]
Level:Clr3,Rgr3
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Targets:Onetouchedcreature/level
Thetransmutedcreaturescantreadonanyliquidasifitwerefirmground.Mud,oil,snow,quicksand,runningwater,ice,
andevenlavacanbetraversedeasily,sincethesubjectsfeethoveraninchortwoabovethesurface.(Creaturescrossing
moltenlavastilltakedamagefromtheheatbecausetheyarenearit.)Thesubjectscanwalk,run,charge,orotherwise
moveacrossthesurfaceasifitwerenormalground.
Ifthespelliscastunderwater(orwhilethesubjectsarepartiallyorwhollysubmergedinwhateverliquidtheyarein),the
subjectsarebornetowardthesurfaceat60feetperrounduntiltheycanstandonit.
WavesofExhaustion
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz7
Components:V,S
Range:60ft.
SavingThrow:No
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SpellResistance:Yes
Wavesofnegativeenergycausealllivingcreaturesinthespellsareatobecomeexhausted.Thisspellhasnoeffectona
creaturethatisalreadyexhausted.
WavesofFatigue
Necromancy
Level:Sor/Wiz5
Components:V,S
Range:30ft.
SavingThrow:No
SpellResistance:Yes
Wavesofnegativeenergyrenderalllivingcreaturesinthespellsareafatigued.Thisspellhasnoeffectonacreaturethatis
alreadyfatigued.
Web
Level:Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S,M
Effect:Websina20ft.radiusspread
SpellResistance:No
Webcreatesamanylayeredmassofstrong,stickystrands.Thesestrandstrapthosecaughtinthem.Thestrandsaresimilar
tospiderwebsbutfarlargerandtougher.Thesemassesmustbeanchoredtotwoormoresolidanddiametricallyopposed
pointsorelsethewebcollapsesuponitselfanddisappears.Creaturescaughtwithinawebbecomeentangledamongthe
glueyfibers.Attackingacreatureinawebwontcauseyoutobecomeentangled.
AnyoneintheeffectsareawhenthespelliscastmustmakeaReflexsave.Ifthissavesucceeds,thecreatureisentangled,
butnotpreventedfrommoving,thoughmovingismoredifficultthannormalforbeingentangled(seebelow).Ifthesave
fails,thecreatureisentangledandcantmovefromitsspace,butcanbreakloosebyspending1roundandmakingaDC20
StrengthcheckoraDC25EscapeArtistcheck.Onceloose(eitherbymakingtheinitialReflexsaveoralaterStrength
checkorEscapeArtistcheck),acreatureremainsentangled,butmaymovethroughthewebveryslowly.Eachround
devotedtomovingallowsthecreaturetomakeanewStrengthcheckorEscapeArtistcheck.Thecreaturemoves5feetfor
eachfull5pointsbywhichthecheckresultexceeds10.
Ifyouhaveatleast5feetofwebbetweenyouandanopponent,itprovidescover.Ifyouhaveatleast20feetofweb
betweenyou,itprovidestotalcover.
Thestrandsofawebspellareflammable.Amagicflamingswordcanslashthemawayaseasilyasahandbrushesaway
cobwebs.Anyfirecansetthewebsalightandburnaway5squarefeetin1round.Allcreatureswithinflamingwebstake
2d4pointsoffiredamagefromtheflames.
Webcanbemadepermanentwithapermanencyspell.Apermanentwebthatisdamaged(butnotdestroyed)regrowsin
10minutes.
MaterialComponent:Abitofspiderweb.
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Weird
Illusion(Phantasm)[Fear,MindAffecting]
Level:Sor/Wiz9
Targets:Anynumberofcreatures,notwoofwhichcanbemorethan30ft.apart
Thisspellfunctionslikephantasmalkiller,exceptitcanaffectmorethanonecreature.Onlytheaffectedcreaturesseethe
phantasmalcreaturesattackingthem,thoughyouseetheattackersasshadowyshapes.
IfasubjectsFortitudesavesucceeds,itstilltakes3d6pointsofdamageandisstunnedfor1round.Thesubjectalsotakes
1d4pointsoftemporaryStrengthdamage.
Whirlwind
Evocation[Air]
Level:Air8,Drd8
Components:V,S,DF
Effect:Cyclone10ft.wideatbase,30ft.wideattop,and30ft.tall
SpellResistance:Yes
Thisspellcreatesapowerfulcycloneofragingwindthatmovesthroughtheair,alongtheground,oroverwaterataspeed
of60feetperround.Youcanconcentrateoncontrollingthecycloneseverymovementorspecifyasimpleprogram.
Directingthecyclonesmovementorchangingitsprogrammedmovementisastandardactionforyou.Thecyclonealways
movesduringyourturn.Ifthecycloneexceedsthespellsrange,itmovesinarandom,uncontrolledfashionfor1d3rounds
andthendissipates.(Youcantregaincontrolofthecyclone,evenifcomesbackwithinrange.)
AnyLargeorsmallercreaturethatcomesincontactwiththespelleffectmustsucceedonaReflexsaveortake3d6points
ofdamage.AMediumorsmallercreaturethatfailsitsfirstsavemustsucceedonasecondoneorbepickedupbodilyby
thecycloneandheldsuspendedinitspowerfulwinds,taking1d8pointsofdamageeachroundonyourturnwithnosave
allowed.Youmaydirectthecyclonetoejectanycarriedcreatureswheneveryouwish,depositingthehaplesssouls
whereverthecyclonehappenstobewhentheyarereleased.
WhisperingWind
Transmutation[Air]
Level:Brd2,Sor/Wiz2
Components:V,S
Range:1mile/level
Duration:Nomorethan1hour/leveloruntildischarged(destinationisreached)
SavingThrow:None
SpellResistance:No
Yousendamessageorsoundonthewindtoadesignatedspot.Thewhisperingwindtravelstoaspecificlocationwithin
rangethatisfamiliartoyou,providedthatitcanfindawaytothelocation.Awhisperingwindisasgentleandunnoticed
asazephyruntilitreachesthelocation.Itthendeliversitswhisperquietmessageorothersound.Notethatthemessageis
deliveredregardlessofwhetheranyoneispresenttohearit.Thewindthendissipates.
Youcanpreparethespelltobearamessageofnomorethantwentyfivewords,causethespelltodeliverothersoundsfor1
round,ormerelyhavethewhisperingwindseemtobeafaintstirringoftheair.Youcanlikewisecausethewhispering
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windtomoveasslowlyas1mileperhourorasquicklyas1mileper10minutes.
Whenthespellreachesitsobjective,itswirlsandremainsinplaceuntilthemessageisdelivered.Aswithmagicmouth,
whisperingwindcannotspeakverbalcomponents,usecommandwords,oractivatemagicaleffects.
WindWalk
Transmutation[Air]
Level:Clr6,Drd7
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Targets:Youandonetouchedcreatureperthreelevels
Duration:1hour/level(D);seetext
SavingThrow:NoandWillnegates(harmless)
SpellResistance:NoandYes(harmless)
Youalterthesubstanceofyourbodytoacloudlikevapor(asthegaseousformspell)andmovethroughtheair,possiblyat
greatspeed.Youcantakeothercreatureswithyou,eachofwhichactsindependently.
Normally,awindwalkerfliesataspeedof10feetwithperfectmaneuverability.Ifdesiredbythesubject,amagicalwind
waftsawindwalkeralongatupto600feetperround(60mph)withpoormaneuverability.Windwalkersarenotinvisible
butratherappearmistyandtranslucent.Iffullyclothedinwhite,theyare80%likelytobemistakenforclouds,fog,vapors,
orthelike.
Awindwalkercanregainitsphysicalformasdesiredandlaterresumethecloudform.Eachchangetoandfromvaporous
formtakes5rounds,whichcountstowardthedurationofthespell(asdoesanytimespentinphysicalform).Asnoted
above,youcandismissthespell,andyoucanevendismissitforindividualwindwalkersandnotothers.
Forthelastminuteofthespellsduration,awindwalkerincloudformautomaticallydescends60feetperround(fora
totalof600feet),thoughitmaydescendfasterifitwishes.Thisdescentservesasawarningthatthespellisabouttoend.
WindWall
Evocation[Air]
Level:Air2,Clr3,Drd3,Rgr2,Sor/Wiz3
Components:V,S,M/DF
Effect:Wallupto10ft./levellongand5ft./levelhigh(S)
SpellResistance:Yes
Aninvisibleverticalcurtainofwindappears.Itis2feetthickandofconsiderablestrength.Itisaroaringblastsufficientto
blowawayanybirdsmallerthananeagle,ortearpapersandsimilarmaterialsfromunsuspectinghands.(AReflexsave
allowsacreaturetomaintainitsgrasponanobject.)TinyandSmallflyingcreaturescannotpassthroughthebarrier.Loose
materialsandclothgarmentsflyupwardwhencaughtinawindwall.Arrowsandboltsaredeflectedupwardandmiss,
whileanyothernormalrangedweaponpassingthroughthewallhasa30%misschance.(Agiantthrownboulder,asiege
engineprojectile,andothermassiverangedweaponsarenotaffected.)Gases,mostgaseousbreathweapons,andcreatures
ingaseousformcannotpassthroughthewall(althoughitisnobarriertoincorporealcreatures).
Whilethewallmustbevertical,youcanshapeitinanycontinuouspathalongthegroundthatyoulike.Itispossibleto
createcylindricalorsquarewindwallstoenclosespecificpoints.
ArcaneMaterialComponent:Atinyfanandafeatherofexoticorigin.
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Wish
Universal
Level:Sor/Wiz9
Components:V,XP
Range:Seetext
Duration:Seetext
SavingThrow:Seetext
SpellResistance:Yes
Wishisthemightiestspellawizardorsorcerercancast.Bysimplyspeakingaloud,youcanalterrealitytobettersuityou.
Evenwish,however,hasitslimits.
Awishcanproduceanyoneofthefollowingeffects.
Duplicateanywizardorsorcererspellof8thlevelorlower,providedthespellisnotofaschoolprohibitedtoyou.
Duplicateanyotherspellof6thlevelorlower,providedthespellisnotofaschoolprohibitedtoyou.
Duplicateanywizardorsorcererspellof7thlevelorlowerevenifitsofaprohibitedschool.
Duplicateanyotherspellof5thlevelorlowerevenifitsofaprohibitedschool.
Undotheharmfuleffectsofmanyotherspells,suchasgeas/questorinsanity.
Createanonmagicalitemofupto25,000gpinvalue.
Createamagicitem,oraddtothepowersofanexistingmagicitem.
Grantacreaturea+1inherentbonustoanabilityscore.Twotofivewishspellscastinimmediatesuccessioncangrant
acreaturea+2to+5inherentbonustoanabilityscore(twowishesfora+2inherentbonus,threefora+3inherent
bonus,andsoon).Inherentbonusesareinstantaneous,sotheycannotbedispelled.Note:Aninherentbonusmaynot
exceed+5forasingleabilityscore,andinherentbonusestoaparticularabilityscoredonotstack,soonlythebestone
applies.
Removeinjuriesandafflictions.Asinglewishcanaidonecreaturepercasterlevel,andallsubjectsarecuredofthe
samekindofaffliction.Forexample,youcouldhealallthedamageyouandyourcompanionshavetaken,orremoveall
poisoneffectsfromeveryoneintheparty,butnotdobothwiththesamewish.Awishcanneverrestoretheexperience
pointlossfromcastingaspellorthelevelorConstitutionlossfrombeingraisedfromthedead.
Revivethedead.Awishcanbringadeadcreaturebacktolifebyduplicatingaresurrectionspell.Awishcanrevivea
deadcreaturewhosebodyhasbeendestroyed,butthetasktakestwowishes,onetorecreatethebodyandanotherto
infusethebodywithlifeagain.Awishcannotpreventacharacterwhowasbroughtbacktolifefromlosingan
experiencelevel.
Transporttravelers.Awishcanliftonecreaturepercasterlevelfromanywhereonanyplaneandplacethosecreatures
anywhereelseonanyplaneregardlessoflocalconditions.AnunwillingtargetgetsaWillsavetonegatetheeffect,and
spellresistance(ifany)applies.
Undomisfortune.Awishcanundoasinglerecentevent.Thewishforcesarerollofanyrollmadewithinthelastround
(includingyourlastturn).Realityreshapesitselftoaccommodatethenewresult.Forexample,awishcouldundoan
opponentssuccessfulsave,afoessuccessfulcriticalhit(eithertheattackrollorthecriticalroll),afriendsfailedsave,
andsoon.Thereroll,however,maybeasbadasorworsethantheoriginalroll.AnunwillingtargetgetsaWillsaveto
negatetheeffect,andspellresistance(ifany)applies.
Youmaytrytouseawishtoproducegreatereffectsthanthese,butdoingsoisdangerous.(Thewishmaypervertyour
intentintoaliteralbutundesirablefulfillmentoronlyapartialfulfillment.)
Duplicatedspellsallowsavesandspellresistanceasnormal(butsaveDCsarefor9thlevelspells).
MaterialComponent:Whenawishduplicatesaspellwithamaterialcomponentthatcostsmorethan10,000gp,youmust
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providethatcomponent.
XPCost:TheminimumXPcostforcastingwishis5,000XP.WhenawishduplicatesaspellthathasanXPcost,youmust
pay5,000XPorthatcost,whicheverismore.Whenawishcreatesorimprovesamagicitem,youmustpaytwicethe
normalXPcostforcraftingorimprovingtheitem,plusanadditional5,000XP.
WoodShape
Transmutation
Level:Drd2
Components:V,S,DF
Range:Touch
Target:Onetouchedpieceofwoodnolargerthan10cu.ft.+1cu.ft./level
Woodshapeenablesyoutoformoneexistingpieceofwoodintoanyshapethatsuitsyourpurpose.Whileitispossibleto
makecrudecoffers,doors,andsoforth,finedetailisntpossible.Thereisa30%chancethatanyshapethatincludes
movingpartssimplydoesntwork.
WordofChaos
Evocation[Chaotic,Sonic]
Level:Chaos7,Clr7
Components:V
Range:40ft.
Area:Nonchaoticcreaturesina40ft.radiusspreadcenteredonyou
SpellResistance:Yes
Anynonchaoticcreaturewithintheareawhohearsthewordofchaossuffersthefollowingilleffects.
Stunned:Thecreatureisstunnedfor1round.
Confused:Thecreatureisconfused,asbytheconfusionspell,for1d10minutes.Thisisamindaffectingenchantment
effect.
Table:WordOfChaosEffects
HD EFFECT
Uptocasterlevel1 Stunned,deafened
Uptocasterlevel5 Confused,stunned,deafened
Uptocasterlevel10 Killed,confused,stunned,deafened
Furthermore,ifyouareonyourhomeplanewhenyoucastthisspell,nonchaoticextraplanarcreatureswithintheareaare
placeregardlessofwhetherthecreatureshearthewordofchaos.ThebanishmenteffectallowsaWillsave(ata4penalty)
tonegate.
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CreatureswhoseHDexceedyourcasterlevelareunaffectedbywordofchaos.
WordofRecall
Level:Clr6,Drd8
Components:V
Range:Unlimited
Target:Youandtouchedobjectsorotherwillingcreatures
SavingThrow:NoneorWillnegates(harmless,object)
SpellResistance:NoorYes(harmless,object)
Wordofrecallteleportsyouinstantlybacktoyoursanctuarywhenthewordisuttered.Youmustdesignatethesanctuary
whenyoupreparethespell,anditmustbeaveryfamiliarplace.Theactualpointofarrivalisadesignatedareanolarger
than10feetby10feet.Youcanbetransportedanydistancewithinaplanebutcannottravelbetweenplanes.Youcan
transport,inadditiontoyourself,anyobjectsyoucarry,aslongastheirweightdoesntexceedyourmaximumload.You
mayalsobringoneadditionalwillingMediumorsmallercreature(carryinggearorobjectsuptoitsmaximumload)orits
equivalentperthreecasterlevels.ALargecreaturecountsastwoMediumcreatures,aHugecreaturecountsastwoLarge
creatures,andsoforth.Allcreaturestobetransportedmustbeincontactwithoneanother,andatleastoneofthose
creaturesmustbeincontactwithyou.Exceedingthislimitcausesthespelltofail.
Anunwillingcreaturecantbeteleportedbywordofrecall.Likewise,acreaturesWillsave(orspellresistance)prevents
itemsinitspossessionfrombeingteleported.Unattended,nonmagicalobjectsreceivenosavingthrow.
ZoneofSilence
Illusion(Glamer)
Level:Brd4
Components:V,S
CastingTime:1round
Range:Personal
Bycastingzoneofsilence,youmanipulatesoundwavesinyourimmediatevicinitysothatyouandthosewithinthespells
areacanconversenormally,yetnooneoutsidecanhearyourvoicesoranyothernoisesfromwithin,includinglanguage
dependentorsonicspelleffects.Thiseffectiscenteredonyouandmoveswithyou.Anyonewhoentersthezone
immediatelybecomessubjecttoitseffects,butthosewholeavearenolongeraffected.Note,however,thatasuccessful
Spotchecktoreadlipscanstillrevealwhatssaidinsideazoneofsilence.
ZoneofTruth
Level:Clr2,Pal2
Components:V,S,DF
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SpellResistance:Yes
Creatureswithintheemanationarea(orthosewhoenterit)cantspeakanydeliberateandintentionallies.Eachpotentially
affectedcreatureisallowedasavetoavoidtheeffectswhenthespelliscastorwhenthecreaturefirstenterstheemanation
area.Affectedcreaturesareawareofthisenchantment.Therefore,theymayavoidansweringquestionstowhichthey
wouldnormallyrespondwithalie,ortheymaybeevasiveaslongastheyremainwithintheboundariesofthetruth.
Creatureswholeavetheareaarefreetospeakastheychoose.
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