Elementalist, Variant (3.5e Class)
Elementalist
The Elementalist is a shamanistic path that involves communing with the elements and the spirits of the world to gain access to their powers
Making an Elementalist
Mix of a powerful caster and steadfast warrior. Has to perform a wisdom check before every combat to see if the elements will help them in combat. If they don't the Elementalist has to use melee combat or diplomatic solutions to resolve conflict.
Abilities: The Elementalist benefits greatly from Wisdom and Dexterity.
Races: Any race the can create a connection with the elements of the world. Works well with Kalari.
Alignment: Usually good or neutral. Rarely evil.
Starting Gold: 4d6x10
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Fort | Ref | Will | 0 | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st | +0 | +0 | +2 | +2 | Elemental Sense, Rain Dance, Elemental Strife, Spiritual Communion | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd | +1 | +3 | +0 | +3 | Earthen Stride, Healing Rains, Energy Resistance 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd | +1 | +3 | +1 | +3 | Resist Earthly Pleasures | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th | +2 | +4 | +1 | +4 | Energy Resistance 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th | +2 | +4 | +1 | +4 | Bonus Feat | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th | +3 | +5 | +2 | +5 | Energy Resistance 10 (two types) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th | +3 | +5 | +2 | +5 | Overcome Energy Resistance 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th | +4 | +6 | +2 | +6 | Energy Resistance 15 (three types) | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th | +4 | +6 | +3 | +6 | Bonus Feat | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th | +5 | +7 | +3 | +7 | Energy Resistance 20 (three types) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th | +5 | +7 | +3 | +7 | Overcome Energy Resistance 20 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th | +6/+1 | +8 | +4 | +8 | Energy Resistance 30 (three types) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13th | +6/+1 | +8 | +4 | +8 | Bonus Feat | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14th | +7+2 | +9 | +4 | +9 | Energy Resistance 30 (all) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15th | +7/+2 | +9 | +5 | +9 | Overcome Energy Resistance 30 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16th | +8/+3 | +10 | +5 | +10 | Energy Immunity (two types) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17th | +8/+3 | +10 | +5 | +10 | Bonus Feat | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
18th | +9/+4 | +11 | +6 | +11 | Energy Immunity (three types) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19th | +9/+4 | +11 | +6 | +11 | Overcome Energy Resistance 40 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20th | +10/+5 | +12 | +6 | +12 | Energy Immunity (all) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class Skills (6+int)x2 at first and 6+int at other levels. |
Class Features
Elemental Sense: at 1st level the Elementalist gains +2 bonus on Nature and Religion checks.
Rain Dance: at 1st level the Elementalist can call rains to cure minor disease and heal 1d4 hit points.
Elemental Strife: The Elementalist can call upon the elements and confirm the elements aid in combat (Can only be used twice per day).
Spiritual Communion: The Elementalist communes with the spirits of the land to grant advantage on the next combat to a selected player in the party (Can only be used once per day).
Elemental Stride: At second level the Elementalist can walk through areas of high spiritual energy without detection.
Healing Rain: At second level the Elementalist can call upon healing rains to heal the party for 1d4 + level hitpoints in a 30ft area (Can only be used twice per day).
Energy resistance: an elementalist gains limited resistance to energy types (fire, cold, acid, or electricity) this resistance improves every two levels after.
Resist Earthly Temptations: At 3rd level the Elementalist gains a +3 to saves against charms and persuasion checks.
Bonus feat: At 4th level the Elementalist can select another trait from the Druid feat list.
Overcome Energy Resistance: At 7th level the Elementalist calls upon both the spirits and the elements to be able to overcome a creatures energy resistance or immunity.
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Simple weapons, light and medium armor and shields. The Elementalist is able to use metal armor.
Spells: Uses the Elementalist spell list.
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