Cursed Alchemist (3.5e Class)

Example of a Cursed Alchemist; art by Magali Villeneuve.

Cursed Alchemist

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Making a Cursed Alchemist

Cursed Alchemists are strong anti-magical combatants, and are able to bring a large variety of offensive and utility spells to the table. They are not limited by spells per day like most spell-casters, but by the spells they have prepared and available to them; this makes them extraordinarily flexible and allows them to build up spells over time, when they are not needed.

Abilities: Intelligence is the most important ability for a Cursed Alchemist, governing nearly all of their abilities. Dexterity is also vital, since their method of spell-casting requires careful aim.

Races: Any race can be cursed by the Malediction, though it is more common for those of magically-inclined races to attempt to circumvent their condition; as such many Cursed Alchemists are elves, gnomes, half-elves, and humans.

Alignment: Any. The Malediction can afflict anyone, and anyone with the appropriate drive can find ways to bypass it.

Starting Gold: <-starting gold; YdZ->×10 gp (<-average starting gold. This calculated by multiplying the number of die rolls by the die size plus one and multiplying the result by 5 [Y × (Z + 1) × 5].-> gp).

Starting Age: Moderate.

Table: The Cursed Alchemist

Hit Die: d6

Level	Base Attack Bonus	Saving Throws			Special	Spells per Day										Power Points/Day	Powers Known	Maximum Power Level Known
		Fort	Ref	Will		0	1^st	2^nd	3^rd	4^th	5^th	6^th	7^th	8^th	9^th
1st	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2nd	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
3rd	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
4th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
5th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
6th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
7th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
8th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
9th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
10th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
11th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
12th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
13th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
14th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
15th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
16th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
17th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
18th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
19th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
20th	+	+	+	+	<-any class features gained at this level->	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Class Skills (<-number of skill points-> + Int modifier per level, ×4 at 1st level) <-class skills (and key abilities)->.

Class Features

<-fluff about class features->. All of the following are class features of the <-class name->.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: <-description of class weapon & armor proficiencies->.

Spells: <-Delete this section if this class does not cast spells. description of spellcasting abilities: on what stat save DCs are based, on what stat bonus spells are based, and what stat determines the highest level spell that can be cast.->. <-pluralized class name-> choose their spells from the following list:

0—<-spells, spells, spells->

1st—<-spells, spells, spells->

2nd—<-spells, spells, spells->

3rd—<-spells, spells, spells->

4th—<-spells, spells, spells->

5th—<-spells, spells, spells->

6th—<-spells, spells, spells->

7th—<-spells, spells, spells->

8th—<-spells, spells, spells->

9th—<-spells, spells, spells->

Table: <-class name-> Spells Known

Level	Spells Known
	0	1^st	2^nd	3^rd	4^th	5^th	6^th	7^th	8^th	9^th
1st	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2nd	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
3rd	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
4th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
5th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
6th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
7th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
8th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
9th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
10th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
11th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
12th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
13th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
14th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
15th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
16th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
17th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
18th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
19th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
20th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Power Points/Day: A <-class name->’s ability to manifest powers is limited by the power points he has available. His base daily allotment of power points is given on Table: <-class name->. In addition, he receives bonus power points per day if he has a high <-relevant ability-> score (see Table: Ability Modifiers and Bonus Power Points). His race may also provide bonus power points per day, as may certain feats and items.

Powers Known: <-Delete this section if this class does not manifest powers. description of manifesting abilities: on what stat save DCs are based, on what stat bonus powers points are based, and what stat determines the highest level power that can be manifested.->. <-pluralized class name-> choose their powers from the following list:

0—<-powers, powers, powers->

1st—<-powers, powers, powers->

2nd—<-powers, powers, powers->

3rd—<-powers, powers, powers->

4th—<-powers, powers, powers->

5th—<-powers, powers, powers->

6th—<-powers, powers, powers->

7th—<-powers, powers, powers->

8th—<-powers, powers, powers->

9th—<-powers, powers, powers->

Maximum Power Level Known: This column determines the highest level power he can learn at this level.

To learn or manifest a power, a <-class name-> must have an <-relevant ability-> score of at least 10 + the power’s level.

<-extraordinary class feature-> (Ex): <-class feature game rule information->

<-psi-like class feature-> (Ps): <-class feature game rule information->

<-spell-like class feature-> (Sp): <-class feature game rule information->

<-supernatural class feature-> (Su): <-class feature game rule information->

<-class feature->: <-class feature game rule information->

<-subclass feature -> <-"(Ex)", "(Su)", "(Sp)", or "(Ps)" if applicable.->: <-subclass feature game rule information->

<-Lather, rinse...->

<-... repeat as necessary.->

Ex-Cursed Alchemists

Should a Cursed Alchemist ever cure themselves of the Malediction (an extraordinary and entirely unheard of feat in and of itself), they will find that many of the skills they taught themselves to bypass their affliction no longer work exactly as they expect. Their ability to infuse spell focii remains intact, and the construct they created to cast those infused spells in turn continues to function. However, their resistance to magical effects has faded and with it the strength of their mockeries as counter-spells; a cured Cursed Alchemist will no longer gain a bonus when attempting to counter a spell.

On the other hand, a cured Cursed Alchemist can now be affected by friendly magic and make proper use of magical artifacts, since the Malediction no longer has hold on them.

Epic Cursed Alchemists

Table: The Epic Cursed Alchemist

Hit Die: d6

Level	Special
21st	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
22nd	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
23rd	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
24th	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
25th	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
26th	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
27th	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
28th	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
29th	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
30th	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
<-number of skill points-> + Int modifier skill points per level.

<-existing class feature->: <-how this class feature increases or accumulates at epic levels->

<-another existing class feature->: <-how this class feature increases or accumulates at epic levels->

<-Lather, rinse...->

<-... repeat.->

Bonus Feats: The epic <-class name-> gains a bonus feat (selected from the list of epic <-class name-> bonus feats) every <-number of feats per level-> levels after 20th.

Epic <-class name-> Bonus Feat List: <-list of bonus epic feats->.

<-Sample race of your choice-> <-class name-> Starting Package

Weapons: <-Weapon selection for starting at 1st level with this class.->.

Skill Selection: Pick a number of skills equal to 4 + Int modifier.

Skill	Ranks	Ability	Armor Check Penalty
<-Skill name->	<-4 for class skills and 2 for cross-class skills->	<-Abbreviated key ability->	<-armor check penalty based on starting armor. If inapplicable put "—"->
<-Skill name->	<-4 for class skills and 2 for cross-class skills->	<-Abbreviated key ability->	<-armor check penalty based on starting armor. If inapplicable put "—"-> <-copy and paste the rows as necessary.->

Feat: <-1st-level feat selection->.

Bonus Feats: <-1st-level feat bonus feats due to class or sample race. remove this section if this sample doesn't get any bonus feats at 1st level. ->.

Gear: <-Starting armor and other equipment outside of weapons.->.

Gold: <-Starting gold using this package.->.

Playing a <-class name->

Religion: <-description of how this class typically (but no exclusively) approaches religion including likely portfolios it would worship->.

Other Classes: <-How this class typically interacts with other classes and how characters of this class interact with characters of other classes->.

Combat: <-Typical role in combat->.

Advancement: <-Typical advancement options for characters with this class. Include desirable multiclass options->.

<-pluralized class name-> in the World

“	<-Some quote from a character of this class->	”
—<-NPC name->, <-race-> <-class->

<-Where characters of this class fit in a d20 world.->

Daily Life: <-day in the life of a character of this class->.

Notables: <-notable NPCs of this class->.

Organizations: <-info on what, where, when, and how characters of this class congregate and assemble->.

NPC Reactions: <-How NPCs react to PCs of this class->.

<-class name-> Lore

Characters with ranks in <-the appropriate skills-> can research <-pluralized class name-> to learn more about them. When a character makes a skill check, read or paraphrase the following, including information from lower DCs.

<-the appropriate skills->

DC	Result
5	<-common knowledge->.
10	<-not so common knowledge->.
15	<-rare information->.
20	<-very rare information->.

<-pluralized class name-> in the Game

<-How characters of this class fit in the game (PC and NPC) and what roles they play.->

Adaptation: <-Possible variant conceptions of this class.->.

Sample Encounter: <-DM placement for NPCs of this class.->.

EL : <-Encounter scenario and character info on sample NPC including stat block. The CR of the NPC is typically the same as the EL for the encounter.->.

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