Bushido Warrior

Bushido Warrior
(SPECIAL BASE CLASS)
Known for their matchless bravery and strict code of honor, the samurai were the noble soldiers of feudal Japan. The reputation of samurai for being tenacious in combat often precedes them in battle, and their mere presence is often enough to make dishonorable enemies slink away in the darkness.

- Hit Die: d70
- Proficiency: Exotic weapons
- Skill Points: 2 + Int Mod

REQUIREMENTS:

Alignment: Lawful

ABILITIES:

1: Kiai Smite - A powerful smiting attack. The Bushido Warrior inflicts massive damage to enemies, dealing 100 bludgeoning damage plus 12 bludgeoning damage per level of Bushido Warrior plus 1d20 bludgeoning damage for each modifier bonus point from CHA.
Daisho Proficiency: In melee combat, a Bushido Warrior favors the katana and the wakizashi. Receive an heirloom set of these two blades, known as the daisho.
2: Two-Weapon Fighting
5: Weapon Specialization: Katana
6: Staredown - A Bushido Warrior becomes able to strike fear into his foes by his mere presence. He can demoralize and even paralyze and opponent for 2 rounds (Will Save against 10 DC plus half of the Bushido Intimidate Skill).
8: Improved Initiative
10: Mass Staredown - A Bushido Warrior has sufficient presence that he can cow multiple foes. He can demoralize and even paralyze multiple opponents for 2 rounds (Will Save against 10 DC plus half of the Bushido Intimidate Skill).
Daisho Proficiency Rare: In melee combat, a Bushido Warrior favors the katana and the wakizashi. Receive an heirloom set of these two blades, known as the daisho.
Kiai Smite: Divine Strenght - Kiai Smite damage will benefit from STR as well and deal an additional 1d10 divine damage per Bushido Warrior level.
11: Improved Two-Weapon Fighting
14: Improved Staredown - Even a glance from the hard eyes of a Bushido Warrior is enough to give his foes a pause. The effects of Staredown and Mass Staredown now last more (5 rounds).
16: Greater Two-Weapon Fighting
20: Frightful Presence - A Bushido Warrior's bravery, honor, and fighting prowess have become legendary. The effects of Staredown and Mass Staredown become more powerful (+20 DC).
Daisho Proficiency Epic: In melee combat, a Bushido Warrior favors the katana and the wakizashi. Receive an heirloom set of these two blades, known as the daisho.
Kiai Smite: Slice - Kiai Smite can be used more often, 2 uses instead.

EPIC:

21: Epic Bushido Warrior
Epic Prowess
22: Epic Toughness I
24: Epic Toughness II
25: Epic Weapon Specialization: Katana
26: Epic Toughness III
28: Epic Toughness IV
30: Daisho Proficiency Legendary: In melee combat, a Bushido Warrior favors the katana and the wakizashi. Receive an heirloom set of these two blades, known as the daisho.
Kiai Smite: Annihilation - Kiai Smite can be used more often, 3 uses instead.
32: Epic Toughness V
34: Epic Toughness VI
36: Epic Toughness VII
38: Epic Toughness VIII
39: Epic Toughness IX
40: Daisho Proficiency Dimensional: In melee combat, a Bushido Warrior favors the katana and the wakizashi. Receive an heirloom set of these two blades, known as the daisho.
Epic Toughness X


INFO:

- Main attribute: Strength (STR);
- Secondary attribute: Charisma (CHA);
- Best races: Human;
- Kiai Strike and Staredown based on CHA, STR and Intimidate skill;
- Recommended Equipment: Bushido Heirlooms (Katana and Wakizashi), Samurai Armor (Medium).


Prestige Classes (2):

Weapon Master
Tempest