Questions tagged [class-feature]
For questions that are centrally about class features, powers or properties that are exclusive to a given class, such as the Cleric's ability to Turn Undead in D&D. (See also: the [alternate-class-feature] tag.)
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What are the equipment implications of my Arcane Implement Mastery choice?
I'm currently creating a Half-Elf Wizard. All Wizards have the Arcane Implement Mastery class feature, but I don't understand how it works.
Does the character automatically get a staff of defense (if ...
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Are there Wizard alternatives to Arcane Bond and Familiar?
My player don't want to use this mechanic because he believes that it make his character vulnerable.
His PC in my opinion now is much more weaker.
Is there any mechanic that I can use instead Arcane ...
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Hide in Plain Sight vs True Seeing
Does casting True Seeing pierce through a Ranger's Hide in Plain Sight? What about a Shadowdancer's Hide in Plain Sight?
According to the True Seeing description:
True seeing does not help the ...
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Combining Witches' Charm (Su) Hex and Diplomacy?
Can you combine the Witches' Charm Hex and Diplomacy to significantly change someone's attitude?
Can diplomacy be used at all on a subject under the influence of the Witches' Charm Hex?
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Does a weapon thrown with Giantkind Gloves gain weapon benefits?
Giantkind Gloves possess the following power:
Power (Standard Action)
Strength + 2 vs. AC; ranged 6/12; you throw an object 30 lb. or less; 2d6 + Strength modifier damage.
Level 14: Strength + ...
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Hybrid Psion Class Feature Lost?
In D&D 4E Player's Handbook 3 pages 139-155 are the recipes for merging two hybrid classes together. Hybrid psions on pg 147 does not mention Ritual Casting. Does the hybrid class lose this ...
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Does Binder's Pact Augmentation DR/— stack with DR/— Gained From a Vestige?
I am wondering if the damage reduction/— granted by a Binder's Pact Augmentation class feature stacks with the Vestige's Arete damage reduction/—.
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I want Lay on Hands, but I think Paladins are campaign-wreckers and won't play one. What are my options?
I've DM'd for Paladins as PCs before, and my experience is that they can unwittingly derail a campaign, even without any effort or powergaming on the part of the player. As such, now that I'm a player,...
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What are the feats and class features that turn will and fort saves into reflex saves?
What are the feats and class features that turn will and fort saves into reflex saves?
I vaguely remember reading something like this in a D&D 3.5 or PF book.
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Swashbuckler's Insightful Strike and Two-Weapon Rend
When dealing damage for the Two-Weapon Rend, does the Swashbuckler add it's Insightful Strike damage bonus to the rend damage if the weapon is a Finesse Weapon?
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Becoming an outsider but still being humanoid
Does a player that becomes an outsider as part of a class feature still count as being humanoid for the purposes of things like favored enemy?
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Do I get the Class Feats at level 1 in D&D 4E?
I'm a bit confused about Class Feats. PHB says characters gain one Feat on first level. However, it seems reasonable for me that characters get these on first level. So, do I get them then, or do I ...
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Is that blackguard riding a dragon? Nope, but their pony sure looks evil
In Elder Evils, there is a bodak blackguard who has a really cool mount. It's a flying construct with a nightwing's essence bonded to it. Very reminiscent (perhaps borderline steal?) of the Hobgoblin. ...
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Can a Scout use Dual Weapon Attack after attacking with a two-handed weapon?
I've been working on building a scout using spiked chain training.
The main hand part of the spiked chain is a weapon with the "stout" keyword, meaning it can be used as a two-handed weapon. Can I ...
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Can soulmelds of one class be bound to a chakra opened by another class?
I'm playing a totemist. I want to deal more damage and expand my versatility by multiclassing into incarnate, but I've a question.
Does having the ability to bind a soulmeld to a chakra that's opened ...
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Is Dragonblood Sorcerer worth it?
Dragon Magic presents a system of substitute levels of various classes for characters with the Dragonblood subtype. One of which, Dragonblood Sorcerer, provides the following benefits:
1st level: ...
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Deepwood Sniper's Take Aim
I have recently taken some interest in the prestige class Deepwood Sniper from Masters of the Wild, a 3.0 book.
I am planning to use this class in 3.5 campaign and my DM was ok considering it doesn't ...
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Why can't I pick the Staff of Defense option for my Wizard?
I am using the dnd insider to create my level two Wizard (Mage - enchanter) and I'm noticing that I certain abilities, feats or spells that were recommended I take in the Wizards handbook (such as the ...
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How does the Soul Eater's Energy Drain touch work?
I've been doing some theory-crafting and attempting to build a high-level villain as a gestalt character, and I'm not sure the combo I was planning on using actually works.
In the Book of Vile ...
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Does a Paladin's Divine Bond stack with levels from Holy Vindicator?
I am unsure as to the answer to this myself. It states in the description of the Paladin's Divine Bond that you gain a +1 bonus every 4 levels, but it doesn't say ...
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Is Improved Trip / Combat Reflexes / Elusive Target / Spiked Chain overly powerful?
I have been leading by example and using enemies and custom monsters to show off combat strategies and builds to my players. This has worked pretty well so far – my players have been much more ...
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Shadow Hand as a Warblade?
I do believe that there should be some Alternate Class Feature that'll allow warblade to take non-warblade discipline. Well, you know, in Dragon Magazine, but it's not really easy to dig it up... ...
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How can a level 1 ninja cause a foe to lose its Dexterity bonus to AC?
I'm playing a ninja (Complete Adventurer 5–10). The ninja has the special ability sudden strike that's like sneak attack except that the extra damage is dealt only when the opponent is denied its ...
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Is it possible to get Battle Cleric's Lore through Divine Healer multiclass?
Due to a recent dragon magazine, the Cleric/Templar has a semi-questionable issue. In Dragon Magazine 400, there is an article for Battle Cleric's (Those with DDI can check here: Battle Cleric ...
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How does one go about allowing the Inquisitor to use his Bane Class ability?
What I mean by this is when in combat with a creature or creatures how do you allow the player to activate his Bane while keeping character over player knowledge in mind?
For example, In PF I play a ...
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Alternative to Barbarian's Rage in DnD 3.X?
I'm not fond of the Barbarian's Rage ability. Whenever I roll up a Barbarian character, I think of the character more as a "brick" - strong, powerful and seemingly unstoppable, like...
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Alternatives to Familiars in DnD 3.X [duplicate]
Players tend to not keep very effective track of their familiars. Where can I find (or equally what can I use as) alternative Class Features for Wizards and Sorcerers to replace Familiars which will ...
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In what edition of DnD was the Barbarians's rage introduced?
In what edition of DnD was the Barbarian's rage introduced?
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How can I make the most of a Barbarian's Rage?
I was subbing for a Barbarian player last night, and I realized just how few rages they get. It seems they basically get one per daily power. I also noticed that several of his powers had better ...
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