Pale Master

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Pale Master

Necromancy is usually a poor choice for arcane spellcasters. Those who really want to master the deathless arts almost always pursue divine means. However, an alternative exists for those who desire power over undead, without losing too much of their arcane power. Enter the pale master, who draws on a font of special lore that provides a macabre power all its own.

• Hit Die: d6
• Proficiencies: No additional proficiencies are gained
• Skill Points: 2 + Int Modifier

Criteria Needed To Qualify

• Arcane Spellcasting: Level 3 or higher
• Alignment: Any non-good.
• DM unlock

Pale Master Special Abilities

• Bone Skin (Level 1): +2 to natural armor class. Every four levels this increases by an additional +2.
• Animate Dead (Level 2): Once per day can summon an undead servant
• Darkvision (Level 3): Able to see in the dark
• Summon Undead (Level 4): Can summon more powerful undead
• Deathless Vigor (Level 5): Gains three additional hit points per level
• Undead Graft (Level 6): Replaces arm with an undead version that twice per day can paralyze opponents. At level 8 an additional use per day is gained.
• Tough as Bone (Level 7): Immune to hold, paralyze, stun
• Summon Greater Undead (Level 9): Can summon a very powerful undead creature, once per day
• Deathless Mastery (Level 10): Immune to critical hits
• Deathless Master Touch (Level 10): The undead arm graft can kill with just a touch. This ability may be used 3x/day. Every 2 levels, the pale master gains additional spells per day, as if they had leveled in their previous spell caster class. This gain only applies to spells per day and not caster level.

Epic Pale Master Special Abilities

The pale master’s bond with the undead continues to grow, as she becomes the epic pale master.

• Hit Die: d6
• Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 2 + Int Modifier
• Bonus Feats: The epic pale master gains a bonus feat every three levels
• Epic Pale Master Bonus Feats: Automatic Quicken Spell, Automatic Silent Spell, Automatic Still Spell, Energy Resistance, Epic Spell Focus, Epic Spell Penetration, Improved Combat Casting

Class Special Abilities

• Boneskin: Improves by +2 for every four levels past level 8

Undead Graft: Can use this supernatural attack an additional time per day for every 3 levels gained

• Deathless Vigor: Every five levels an additional +5 permanent hit points are gained