Prestige classes as enhancements

[Cowdenicus]

The odds of us getting the addition of most of the Prestige classes is not likely in their current form due to the amount of coding Turbine would have to do, so I decided to write up possibilities of Prestige classes as an enhancement system.

Obviously prices and level available would probably have to be adjusted to fit in this game, feedback is encouraged.

If you do not like the idea at all and have nothing constructive to add, please do not post here.

My gift to the community as follows.

[Cowdenicus]

Arcane Trickster

Alignment restriction: Non Lawful.

Class requirements: Rogue 3 and Wizard 5 or Sorceror 7 or Bard 7.

Enhancements:

Ranged Legerdemain 1 (1AP) May use any of the following rogue abilities from range (up to 30 feet away) but the difficulty check will be raised by 5 (open locks, disarm device) 1/rest
Ranged Legerdemain 2 (2AP) May use any of the following rogue abilities from range (up to 30 feet away) but the difficulty check will be raised by 5 (open locks, disarm device) 2/rest
Ranged Legerdemain 3 (3AP) May use any of the following rogue abilities from range (up to 30 feet away) but the difficulty check will be raised by 5 (open locks, disarm device) 3/rest

Improved Sneak Attack 1 (2AP) Sneak attack damage is increased by 1d6. This stacks with all other sneak attack damage bonuses. Requires Ranged Legerdemain 1.
Improved Sneak Attack 2 (4AP) Sneak attack damage is increased by 3d6. This stacks with all other sneak attack damage bonuses.
Improved Sneak Attack 3 (6AP) Sneak attack damage is increased by 6d6. This stacks with all other sneak attack damage bonuses.

Impromptu Sneak Attack 1 (2AP) Use of this ability (is a combat art) is a guaranteed sneak attack. The target of an impromptu sneak attack loses any Dexterity bonus to AC, but only against that attack. The power can be used against any target, but creatures that are not subject to critical hits take no extra damage (though they still lose any Dexterity bonus to AC against the attack). 1/rest. Requires Improved Sneak Attack 1.
Impromptu Sneak Attack 2 (4AP) Use of this ability (is a combat art) is a guaranteed sneak attack. The target of an impromptu sneak attack loses any Dexterity bonus to AC, but only against that attack. The power can be used against any target, but creatures that are not subject to critical hits take no extra damage (though they still lose any Dexterity bonus to AC against the attack). 3/rest.

[Cowdenicus]

Arcane Archer

Race Restricted: Elf, Half elf.

Available to class: Wizard 1 or Sorc 1.

Feats required: Point Blank Shot, and Precise Shot, and Weapon Focus Ranged.

Enhancements:

Enhance Arrow 1 (1AP) All arrows are treated as having a +1 mod on them.
Enhance Arrow 2 (2AP) All arrows are treated as having a +3 mod on them.
Enhance Arrow 3 (3AP) All arrows are treated as having a +5 mod on them.

Imbue Arrow 1 (1AP) 1/rest player may make any spell work at any range an arrow can be shot at. Requires Enhance Arrow 1.
Imbue Arrow 2 (2AP) 2/rest player may make any spell work at any range an arrow can be shot at.
Imbue Arrow 3 (3AP) 3/rest player may make any spell work at any range an arrow can be shot at.

Seeker Arrow (2AP) 3/rest Next attack automatically hits. Requires Imbue Arrow 1.

Phase Arrow (2AP) 3/rest Next attack automatically Crits. Requires Seeker Arrow

Hail of Arrows 1 (1AP) All enemies in range are hit once 1/rest. Requires Phase Arrow.
Hail of Arrows 2 (2AP) All enemies in range are hit once 2/rest.
Hail of Arrows 3 (3AP) All enemies in range are hit once 3/rest.

Arrow of Death (2AP) Enemy makes DC20 Fort save or dies. 1/rest. Requires Hail of Arrows 1.

[Cowdenicus]

Archmage

Class restricted: Wizard 13 or Sorceror 14.

Enhancements:

High Arcane Fire 1(1AP) Launches a bolt of fire doing 1d6 damage per level of caster + 9d6 damage, at a cost of 50 spell points. 1/rest.
High Arcane Fire 2(2AP) Launches a bolt of fire doing 1d6 damage per level of caster + 9d6 damage, at a cost of 50 spell points. 2/rest.


High Arcane Reach (1AP) Next touch range spell may be cast at range up to 30 feet away.

High Arcane Power 1 (2AP) This ability increases the archmage’s effective caster level by +1 (for purposes of determining level-dependent spell variables such as damage dice or range, and caster level checks only).
High Arcane Power 2 (4AP) This ability increases the archmage’s effective caster level by +2 (for purposes of determining level-dependent spell variables such as damage dice or range, and caster level checks only).
High Arcane Power 3 (6AP) This ability increases the archmage’s effective caster level by +4 (for purposes of determining level-dependent spell variables such as damage dice or range, and caster level checks only).

Mastery of Elements (2AP) The archmage can alter an arcane spell when cast so that it utilizes a different element from the one it normally uses. This ability can only alter a spell with the acid, cold, fire, electricity, or sonic descriptor. The spell’s casting time is unaffected. The caster decides whether to alter the spell’s energy type and chooses the new energy type when he begins casting.

Spell Like Ability (2AP) An archmage who selects this type of high arcana can use one of her arcane spell slots to permanently prepare one of their arcane spells as a spell-like ability that can be used twice per day.

[Cowdenicus]

Dragon Disciple

Class Required: Bard or Sorceror

Enhancements:

Natural Armor 1 (1AP) Recieve a +1 to Natural Armor Class.
Natural Armor 2 (2AP) Recieve a +2 to Natural Armor Class.
Natural Armor 3 (3AP) Recieve a +3 to Natural Armor Class.
Natural Armor 4 (4AP) Recieve a +4 to Natural Armor Class.

Breath Weapon 1 (2AP) 1/day use breath weapon ability to do 2d8 damage of type chosen at selection. Requires Natural Armor 1.
Breath Weapon 2 (4AP) 1/day use breath weapon ability to do 5d8 damage of type chosen at selection. Requires Natural Armor 2.
Breath Weapon 3 (6AP) 1/day use breath weapon ability to do 9d8 damage of type chosen at selection. Requires Natural Armor 3.

Draconic Immunities (4AP) Complete Immunity to sleep, paralysis, and element of breath weapon chosen. Requires Breath Weapon 2.

Ability Boost 1 (2AP) Gain a +2 Strength (base) Bonus. Requires Natural Armor 1.
Ability Boost 2 (2AP) Gain a +4 (cumulative) Strength (base) Bonus. Requires Natural Armor 2 and Breath Weapon 1.
Ability Boost 3 (2AP) Gain a +2 Constitution (base) Bonus. Requires Ability Boost 2.
Ability Boost 4 (2AP) Gain a +2 Intelligence (base) Bonus. Requires Natural Armor 3, Ability Boost 3 and Breath Weapon 2.
Ability Boost 5 (4AP) Gain a +8 (cumulative) strength (base) Bonus and a +4 Charisma (base) bonus. Requires Ability Boost 4, Draconic Immunities, Breath Weapon 3, and Natural Armor 4.

[Cowdenicus]

Duelist

Requirements:

Skill: Perform 3 and Tumble 5

Canny Defense 1 (1AP) When not wearing armor or using a shield, a duelist adds 1 point of Intelligence bonus (if any) (limit 2) to her Dexterity bonus to modify Armor Class while wielding a melee weapon. If a duelist is caught flat-footed or otherwise denied her Dexterity bonus, she also loses this bonus.
Canny Defense 2 (2AP) When not wearing armor or using a shield, a duelist adds 1 point of Intelligence bonus (if any) (limit 5) to her Dexterity bonus to modify Armor Class while wielding a melee weapon. If a duelist is caught flat-footed or otherwise denied her Dexterity bonus, she also loses this bonus.
Canny Defense 3 (3AP) When not wearing armor or using a shield, a duelist adds 1 point of Intelligence bonus (if any) (no limit) to her Dexterity bonus to modify Armor Class while wielding a melee weapon. If a duelist is caught flat-footed or otherwise denied her Dexterity bonus, she also loses this bonus.

Enhanced Mobility (2AP) When wearing no armor and not using a shield, a duelist gains an additional +4 bonus to AC. Requires Canny Defense 1.

Grace (1AP) A duelist gains an additional +2 competence bonus on all Reflex saving throws. This ability functions for a duelist only when she is wearing no armor and not using a shield.

Precise Strike 1 (1AP) A duelist gains the ability to strike precisely with a light or one-handed piercing weapon, gaining an extra 1d6 damage added to her normal damage roll. Any creature immune to critical hits cannot be hurt by a Precise Strike.
Precise Strike 2 (2AP) A duelist gains the ability to strike precisely with a light or one-handed piercing weapon, gaining an extra 2d6 damage added to her normal damage roll. Any creature immune to critical hits cannot be hurt by a Precise Strike.

Elaborate Parry (4AP) if a duelist chooses to fight defensively or use total defense in melee combat, she gains an additional +1 dodge bonus to AC for each level she has. Requires Grace, Precise Strike 1 and Canny Defense 2.

Deflect Arrows (4AP) Immune to ranged weapon attack when using a light or one-handed piercing weapon. Requires Elaborate Parry.

[Talson]

Duelist might need some clarification..

Elaborate Parry (4AP) if a duelist chooses to fight defensively or use total defense in melee combat, she gains an additional +1 dodge bonus to AC for each level she has. Requires Grace, Precise Strike 1 and Canny Defense 2.

I take it that if you are using a shield you no longer qualify for grace and thus you'd no longer qualify for elaborate parry? By the same token what if they choose to fight with combat expertise rather than defensively?

For Dwarven defender unfortunately in DDO I don't think there are many oppertunites where a player would be able to take advantage of the stance some what hampering the concept of the defender who refuses to yield ground in the face of an attack.


Take it easy
-Tal

[Symar-FangofLloth]

I'd highly imagine them to turn out more like the rogue's "way of" or the new bard ones, probably around 3 levels of enhancements, each granting multiple abilites, but requiring other enhancements, without stealing too much of the actual PrC's thunder (in case they ever appear in class form).

[Twerpp]

I like it. But there's no reason they cant implement the actual classes. Huge potential for abuse/overpowered characters with AP's being used instead of a class. Some classes where BAB/feat/spell progression would progress as normal it wouldnt make a huge difference though.

I couldn't help but look at the Dragon Disciple and say "Heh, that would make me actually play a bard."

[Cowdenicus]

Duelist might need some clarification..

Elaborate Parry (4AP) if a duelist chooses to fight defensively or use total defense in melee combat, she gains an additional +1 dodge bonus to AC for each level she has. Requires Grace, Precise Strike 1 and Canny Defense 2.

I take it that if you are using a shield you no longer qualify for grace and thus you'd no longer qualify for elaborate parry? By the same token what if they choose to fight with combat expertise rather than defensively?

For Dwarven defender unfortunately in DDO I don't think there are many oppertunites where a player would be able to take advantage of the stance some what hampering the concept of the defender who refuses to yield ground in the face of an attack.


Take it easy
-Tal

You dont gain any of the abilities for the Duelist advancement if you use a shield. It is in the PrC.
About DD I believe it could be extremely powerful in limited situations, Think final bosses and raid bosses, especially if they put an agro boost on it, like an effect called line in the sand or something.

[Cowdenicus]

Divine Champion (info from NWN2)

Requirements:

BAB 7 and any weapon Focus feat.

Enhancements:

Lay on Hands 1 (2AP) Character may lay on Hands 1 additional time per day as per the Paladin ability. If a player does not have the Lay on Hands ability, this grants them the ability. This increase stacks with all other increases.
Lay on Hands 2 (4AP) Character may lay on Hands 3 additional times per day as per the Paladin ability. If a player does not have the Lay on Hands ability, this grants them the ability. This increase stacks with all other increases.

Sacred Defense (2AP) You gain a +1 divine bonus to all saving throws. Requires Lay on Hands 1.

Smite Infidel (2AP) You unleash a Divine attack that does 1d6/level damage to any enemy whos alignment is different from yours. Requires Sacred Defense.

Divine Wrath (4AP) You gain DR/level holy and +3 divine bonus to attack, damage and saving throws for 10 secs per charisma. 1/day. Requires Smite Infidel.

[Cowdenicus]

Dwarven Defender

Requirements:
Race: Dwarf
Alignment: Any Lawful
Feats: Dodge, Endurance, Toughness.

Enhancements

AC Bonus 1 (1AP) +1 dodge bonus to AC.
AC Bonus 2 (2AP) +2 dodge bonus to AC.
AC Bonus 3 (3AP) +3 dodge bonus to AC.
AC Bonus 4 (4AP) +4 dodge bonus to AC.

Defensive Stance (2AP) When he adopts a defensive stance, a defender gains phenomenal strength and durability, but he cannot move from the spot he is defending. He gains +2 to Strength, +4 to Constitution, a +2 resistance bonus on all saves, and a +4 dodge bonus to AC. The increase in Constitution increases the defender’s hit points by 2 points per level, but these hit points go away at the end of the defensive stance when the Constitution score drops back 4 points. While in a defensive stance, a defender cannot use skills or abilities that would require him to shift his position. A defensive stance lasts for a number of rounds equal to 3 + the character’s (newly improved) Constitution modifier. A defender may end his defensive stance voluntarily prior to this limit. At the end of the defensive stance, the defender is winded and takes a -2 penalty to Strength for the duration of that encounter.
1/rest

Additional Defensive Stance 1 (1AP) You are able to use Defensive stance 2/rest. Requires Defensive Stance.
Additional Defensive Stance 2 (2AP) You are able to use Defensive stance 3/rest.
Additional Defensive Stance 3 (3AP) You are able to use Defensive stance 5/rest.

Uncanny Dodge (2AP) a dwarven defender retains his Dexterity bonus to AC (if any) regardless of being caught flat-footed or struck by an invisible attacker. (He still loses any Dexterity bonus to AC if immobilized.) If a character gains uncanny dodge from a second class, the character automatically gains improved uncanny dodge (see below).

Improved Uncanny Dodge (2AP) a dwarven defender can no longer be flanked. This defense denies rogues the ability to use flank attacks to sneak attack the dwarven defender. The exception to this defense is that a rogue at least four levels higher than the dwarven defender can flank him (and thus sneak attack him). If a character gains uncanny dodge (see above) from a second class the character automatically gains improved uncanny dodge, and the levels from those classes stack to determine the minimum rogue level required to flank the character. Requires Uncanny Dodge.

Damage Reduction 1 (2AP) gain DR 3/- Requires AC Bonus 2 and Defensive Stance.
Damage Reduction 2 (4AP) gain DR 6/-

[Cowdenicus]

Harper Agent (lore wise this needs to change.)

Requirements:
Feats: Iron Will

Deneirs eye (2AP) +3 to all saving throws vs. traps.

Liliras Heart (1AP) +2 to all saving throws versus mind affecting spells.

Tymora's Smile (2AP) You or an ally recieve +2 on all saving throws.

Mystra's Boon (1AP) You gain +2 to all saving throws vs. spells.

(seems a bit limited.)

[Gol]

/veto

Prestige Classes are just that, Classes. Anything short of classes is a joke. And yes, I'd gladly reroll.

[Cowdenicus]

/veto

Prestige Classes are just that, Classes. Anything short of classes is a joke. And yes, I'd gladly reroll.

since it is taking 9 months for monks and an unspecified amount of time after that for druids, how long do you really think it will take to ADD 16 Prestige classes, seeing as they seem to only be able to release 2 classes in about 2 years.

I wont be here for 16 years waiting for all the prestige classes I have listed.

[Gol]

since it is taking 9 months for monks and an unspecified amount of time after that for druids, how long do you really think it will take to ADD 16 Prestige classes, seeing as they seem to only be able to release 2 classes in about 2 years.

I wont be here for 16 years waiting for all the prestige classes I have listed.

I'd rather not have them at all than for them to be totally botched as Enhancements (which is by definition totally unavoidable). The wait is irrelevant to me.

[Cowdenicus]

Frenzied Berzerker

Requirements:

Non Lawful
BAB 6
Feats: Power Attack, Cleave and Great Cleave

Enhancements:

Frenzy (2AP): You enter a violent Frenzy gaining +6 STR, -4 AC, and an extra attack at your highest BAB. You suffer 2 damage each round while frenzied. Duration based on CON (6 seconds a point?) and this ability does not stack with Barbarians Rage.

HP Boost (2 AP) You gain 25 additional bonus HP.

Supreme Cleave (2 AP) Cleave gives 2 attacks instead of 1. Requires Frenzy and HP Boost.

Deathless Frenzy (2AP) While Frenzied you become immune to death spells, spell like abilities and effects. Requires Frenzy.

Enhanced Power Attack (2AP) Power attack becomes more powerful (balance issue?)

Inspire Frenzy (2AP) You send all of your friends into a Frenzy.

Supreme Power Attack (4AP) Power Attack becomes even more powerful (same as above) Requires Enhanced Power Attack.

[Cowdenicus]

Loremaster

Requirements: Any three metamagic feats or item creation feats. Able to cast 3rd level magic.

Enhancements:

Secret 1 (2AP): Learn 1 Secret
Secret 2 (2AP): Learn 1 Secret cannot be the same as any previously chosen secret.
Secret 3 (2AP): Learn 1 Secret cannot be the same as any previously chosen secret.
Secret 4 (2AP): Learn 1 Secret cannot be the same as any previously chosen secret.
Secret 5 (2AP): Learn 1 Secret cannot be the same as any previously chosen secret.

List of Secrets:

Secret Health +3 HP (may have to be modified for DDO)

Secret of Inner Strength +2 will save

Lore of True Stamina +2 fortitude save

Secret knowledge of avoidance +2 reflex save

Weapon Trick +1 to attack

Dodge Trick +1 dodge to AC

Applicable Knowledge +1 feat

[Cowdenicus]

Without DDO adding the actual class, I will have to wing this one. SO here is my attempt.

Mystic Theurge

Requirements:
Class: Cleric 3 and Wizard 3 or Sorceror 4.

(The Practiced Spellcaster feat is required for this yet is not in DDO, so..... meh)

Enahncements:

Mystic Caster 1 (2AP) Gains a 33% bonus to base SP. Required level 3 cleric and level 3 arcane. Requires Practiced Spellcaster1.
Mystic Caster 2 (2AP) Gains a 66% bonus to base SP. Required Mystic Caster 1 and level 9
Mystic Caster 3 (2AP) Gains a 100% bonus to base SP.Required Mystic Caster 2 and level 12.
Mystic Caster 4 (2AP) Gains a 100% bonus to total SP. Required Mystic Caster 3 and level 15.
Mystic Caster 5 (4AP) Gains a 125% bonus to total SP. Required Mystic Caster 4 and level 18.

Practiced Spellcaster 1 (4AP) Divine and Arcane spells available are determined by total level as opposed to caster level.
Improed Practiced Spellcaster 2 (6AP) All spells cast use total level for DC and damage numbers and any other effects.

[Cowdenicus]

Pale Master

Requirements: Non Good
Class: Wizard 5 or Sorceror 6

Enahncements:

Bone Skin 1 (2AP) +2 Natural Armor Bonus
Bone Skin 2 (2AP) +4 Natural Armor Bonus
Bone Skin 3 (2AP) +6 Natural Armor Bonus

Undead Ally (1AP) Summons an undead Ally to serve you. (this line could have incremental increases or cost more AP if they made it so the undead did not turn against you.)

Deathless Vigor (1AP) gain 3 HP (this would have to be adjusted for DDO)

Graft (2AP) Paralyze opponent 2/rest

Tough as Bone (2AP) Immune to hold, paralyze and stun. (needs requirements)

Deathless Mastery (2AP) Immune to critical hits.