Post by Torin on May 1, 2009 19:42:39 GMT
Untouchable Stone
(An open subrace Accursed Pariah - 20 Barbarian/20 Sorcerer)
Quick note: This quasiclass is unique in many ways and is recommended not be played as first character on Higher Ground.
Quasiclasses are non-traditional class combinations which receive special benefits on higher Ground. The Accursed Pariah quasiclass is a conflicted combination of the magic loathing Barbarian and the born-to-magic Sorcerer. To qualify for Accursed Pariah the character must have 6 levels of Barbarian, 11 levels of Sorcerer, Greater Spell Focus (Transmutation), and the Still Spell feat before level 19. The Accursed Pariah cannot have and cannot take any levels in Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Blackguard, or Champion of Torm. By counting Barbarian levels as Sorcerer levels for the purposes of spells, the normal downsides of taking so many non-caster levels are largely offset. The difficulty class (DC) for spells are determined by Constitution instead of Charisma. Accursed Pariah receives the 3 Epic Auto Still Spell feats for free, so, they can cast their spells in armor.
The mayor “feature” of the Pariah is
Curse of the Pariah:
- The Accursed Pariah's base Dexterity score is set to 6, his Charisma increased by 4, and he is transformed into a Large stone appearance.
- The Accursed Pariah is under a constant regeneration effect, regenerating 5% of their maximum hit points every 3 seconds. (A round is 6 seconds, so the regeneration effect is two times per round)
- Curing and healing spells do not function on the Accursed Pariah.
To make this clear: The Pariah can NOT BE HEALED! The Pariah heals himself/herself only by the regeneration effect. This makes the Pariah very unique to play. If the monsters can not inflict more damage than you regenerate, or in other words, if they can not “beat your regen”, then you stand in the middle of the mobs and kill them with your spells and mostly with “Kick Back” spells. Kick Back spells are spells that inflict damage if you are hit back on the attacker. The Pariah has some nice, mighty kick back spells. For the list of spells see below. BUT, if the monsters can beat your regen, you are in real trouble because you can’t heal yourself! You can only run away or make yourself invisible.
Casterlevel, Spell Penetration and DC
The Accursed Pariah uses sorcerer level + barbarian level (including legendary levels if control class is sorcerer or barbarian) to determine caster level for all sorcerer spells. His caster level is capped at his current (= buffed) Constitution score. (This build has full 60 casterlevels. Final constitution score is 54+12 buffed). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging). The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells. He also receives an additional +1 to DC for all Transmutation spells.
Races
Base Race: Gnome
Subrace: "Fire Gnome"
- STR -2, CHA +2, resist fire 5/-, speaks Ignan
- All gnomes receive 2 additional skill points per level. Skill points for levels prior to 41 will be granted upon taking level 41 at the Altar of Legends.
- Gnomes get +2 constitution, -2 strength at character creation, and (beside some other abilities) spell focus (illusion).
This race/subrace gives bonus to constitution and charisma. Both are needed for the Pariah. The main attribute of a Pariah is Constitution, but unfortunately there are no ideal free subraces with high constitution boost. Gnomes have small statue, when you become a Pariah, you turn to large.
Starting Statistics
Strength 9(7)
Dexterity 8
Constitution 20
Wisdom 8
Intelligence 14
Charisma 13(15)
Skills (Maximize when class skill): Tumble (in LL levels), Discipline, Concentration (to 43 at level 40), (…any good ideas?)
Alignment: Any non Lawful (for Barbarian)
Stats: all Constitution
Levels 20/20
This character has 20 Barbarian and 20 sorcerer levels. This needs some explanations. Both sorcerer and Barbarian are caster levels for the Pariah. You want to take as much sorcerer levels for as many spells as possible. On the other hand, you want to have the Control Class to be Barbarian because they get +4 constitution (& strength) in legendary levels. With 20/20 levels your control class is the first class you take. Therefore, we take 20/20 and Barbarian at the first level.
Pre-Epic Levels
Level 1, Barbarian(1)
Feat: Blooded
Free Feat: Barbarian fast movement
Free Feat: Barbarian rage (1x/day)
Blooded, this is an investment feat that allows you to take Legendary Skill Affinity (Tumble) in legendary levels. Every 5 points basic rank of tumble increase your AC by 1.
Barbarian fast movement, this feat gives the barbarian a 10% bonus to movement.
Barbarian rage, boost temporary some stats and reduces AC. Since the boost falls within the +12 cap for statsboost, the only advantage is that when under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration.
Level 2, Sorcerer (1)
Please note that you can not cast spells in armor not until you become a Pariah. It’s a good idea to remove shield and armor when not in battle, cast buffing spells and re-equip.
Spells: See below the list with recommended spells for this build.
Familiar: Sorcerers get a small magical pet. It's not that important what you chose. The pixie is maybe the best choice since it can open some chests for you.
Level 3, Barbarian(2)
Feat: Heavy Armor Prof.
Free Feat: Uncanny dodge I
Heavy Armor Prof., Barbarians start with medium armor as best armor. Heavy Armor Prof. qualifies to take heavy armor. Since the dexterity of a Pariah is set to 6, heavy armor is very desirable for higher AC and also for the better physical damage reduction heavy armor offers.
Uncanny dodge I, the character retains his dexterity bonus to AC, even if caught flat-footed or attacked by a hidden or invisible creature.
Level 4, Barbarian(3)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 5, Barbarian(4)
Free Feat: Barbarian rage (2x/day)
Barbarian rage, boost temporary some stats and reduces AC. Since the boost falls within the +12 cap for statsboost, the only advantage is that when under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration.
Level 6, Sorcerer (2)
Feat: Metamagic (Still Spell)
Metamagic(Still Spell), is a prerequisite for the Accursed Pariah quasiclass.
Level 7, Sorcerer (3)
Level 8, Sorcerer (4)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 9, Barbarian(5)
Feat: Metamagic (extend spell)
Free Feat: Uncanny dodge II
Metamagic (Extend Spell), spells cast “extended” last longer. Extend also gives you the option to use a spell one tier higher than its base level. So, you have the potential for more than one tier of a particular spell using a tier higher than its base level. This will allow you to customize your spell book better and have more of the spells that work best in a particular area at your disposal and less wasted slots. You will need to install the HG Enhanced hak to have access to the full selection of spells on an "extended" tier.
Uncanny dodge II, the character retains his dexterity bonus to AC, even if caught flat-footed or attacked by a hidden or invisible creature. This feat grants a +1 bonus on reflex saving throws made to avoid traps.
Level 10, Barbarian(6)
Level 11, Sorcerer (5)
Level 12, Sorcerer (6)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Feat: Spell Focus (Transmutation)
Spell Focus (Transmutation), is a prerequisite for the Accursed Pariah class. This feat increases the D/C of all Transmutation spells and qualifies you for the feat Greater Spell Focus (Transmutation).
Level 13 Sorcerer (7)
Level 14, Sorcerer (8)
Level 15, Sorcerer (9)
Feat: Greater Spell Focus (Transmutation)
Greater Spell Focus (Transmutation), is a prerequisite for the Accursed Pariah class. This feat increases the D/C of all Transmutation spells and qualifies you for the feat Epic Spell Focus (Transmutation).
Level 16, Sorcerer (10)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 17, Sorcerer (11)
Free Feats: 3 Epic Auto Still Spell, Armor Skin
Stat: Dex == 6, Charisma +4
You become a PARIAH!!! You turn into a large stone appearance. You must log into a server you have not been since the last reset to activate all Pariah abilities. Your dexterity is set to 6 and you get + 4 charisma (so, you have 19 charisma and that is what is needed to cast level 9 spells). You get Autostill spell III and Armor Skin for free. Your once small Gnome become large and you can wield a large weapon in one hand and wear a tower shield in the other. You are affected by the curse of the Pariah and therefore you can only be healed by your enormous regeneration.
3 Epic Auto Still Spell, All spells are automatically cast “still”, and that means that you can cast all spells in full armor without any chance of spell failure.
Armor Skin, grants your character an additional 2 AC for the cost of only one feat.
Level 18, Sorcerer (12)
Feat: Toughness
Toughness: Gives you +1 hitpoint per character level, 60 in total. Considering that the Pariah get 10% of its hitpoints regeneration per round, taking Toughness gives in addition to the 60 hitpoint + 6 regeneration indirectly. Very desirable for the Pariah!
Level 19, Barbarian(7)
Level 20, Barbarian(8)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Free Feat: Barbarian rage (3x/day)
Barbarian rage, boost temporary some stats and reduces AC. Since the boost falls within the +12 cap for statsboost, the only advantage is that when under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration.
Statistics @ 20
Strength 9(7)
Dexterity 8 [6]
Constitution 20 [25]
Wisdom 8
Intelligence 14
Charisma 13(15) [19]
Basic Attack Bonus (BAB) = 14
Epic Levels
Level 21, Sorcerer (13)
Feat: Great Constitution I
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Level 22, Sorcerer(14)
Level 23, Sorcerer(15)
Level 24, Sorcerer(16)
Feat: Great Constitution II
Stat Increase: Constitution
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Level 25, Sorcerer(17)
Level 26, Sorcerer(18)
Level 27, Sorcerer(19)
Feat: Great Constitution III
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Level 28, Barbarian(9)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 29, Barbarian(10)
Free Feat: Uncanny dodge III
Uncanny dodge III, the character retains his dexterity bonus to AC, even if caught flat-footed or attacked by a hidden or invisible creature. This feat grants a +3 bonus on reflex saving throws made to avoid traps.
Level 30, Barbarian(11)
Feat: Great Constitution IV
Free Feat Damage reduction (barbarian) I
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Damage reduction (barbarian) I, These feats allow the barbarian to shrug off 1/- points of physical damage from each attack that causes damage.
Level 31, Barbarian(12)
Free Feat: Barbarian rage (4x/day)
Barbarian rage, boost temporary some stats and reduces AC. Since the boost falls within the +12 cap for statsboost, the only advantage is that when under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration.
Level 32, Barbarian(13)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Free Feat: Uncanny dodge IV
Uncanny dodge III, the character retains his dexterity bonus to AC, even if caught flat-footed or attacked by a hidden or invisible creature. This feat grants a +4 bonus on reflex saving throws made to avoid traps.
Level 33, Barbarian(14)
Feat: Great Constitution V
Free Feat: Damage reduction (barbarian) II
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Damage reduction (barbarian) II, These feats allow the barbarian to shrug off 2/- points of physical damage from each attack that causes damage.
Level 34, Barbarian(15)
Free Feat: Greater rage (4x/day)
Greater rage, boost temporary some stats and reduces AC. Since the boost falls within the +12 cap for statsboost, the only advantage is that when under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration.
Level 35, Barbarian(16)
Free Feat: Uncanny dodge V
Free Feat: Greater rage (5x/day)
Uncanny dodge III, the character retains his dexterity bonus to AC, even if caught flat-footed or attacked by a hidden or invisible creature. This feat grants a +5 bonus on reflex saving throws made to avoid traps.
Greater rage, boost temporary some stats and reduces AC. Since the boost falls within the +12 cap for statsboost, the only advantage is that when under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration.
Level 36, Barbarian(17)
Feat: Great Constitution VI
Free Feat: Damage reduction (barbarian) III
Stat Increase: Constitution
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Damage reduction (barbarian) III, These feats allow the barbarian to shrug off 3/- points of physical damage from each attack that causes damage.
Level 37, Barbarian(18)
Level 38, Barbarian(19)
Free Feat: Uncanny dodge VI
Uncanny dodge III, the character retains his dexterity bonus to AC, even if caught flat-footed or attacked by a hidden or invisible creature. This feat grants a +6 bonus on reflex saving throws made to avoid traps.
Level 39, Barbarian(20)
Feat: Great Constitution VII
Free Feat: Greater rage (5x/day)
Free Feat: Damage reduction (barbarian) IV
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Greater rage, boost temporary some stats and reduces AC. Since the boost falls within the +12 cap for statsboost, the only advantage is that when under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration.
Damage reduction (barbarian) IV, These feats allow the barbarian to shrug off 4/- points of physical damage from each attack that causes damage.
Level 40, Sorcerer(20)
Stat Increase: Constitution
This is you last sorcerer level. You must choose now your final spells, so choose wisely and don’t make mistakes… (Otherwise you could only re-incarnate, Pariah can not de-level). Max. now concentration.
Statistics @ 40
Strength 9(7)
Dexterity 8 [6]
Constitution 20 [37]
Wisdom 8
Intelligence 14
Charisma 13(15) [19]
Legendary Levels
You have 20 Barbarian and 20 Sorcerer level, first level taken is Barbar, so your control class (cc) is Barbar. Your AB increases as a tier 1 class and you get + 4 Strength and Constitution extra.
Level 41
Level 42
Feat: Legendary Skill Affinity (Tumble)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Legendary Skill Affinity (tumble), grants your character Tumble as a class skill. For every 5 points in base skill in tumble your AC is increase by 1! Take now 40 ranks in tumble for +8AC, and increase tumble in the following to 60 for a +12 AC total.
Level 43
Level 44
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 45
Feat: Epic Spell Focus (Transmutation)
Automatic +1 Strength and Constitution
Epic Spell Focus (Transmutation), this feat increases the D/C of all Transmutation spells.
Level 46
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 47
Level 48
Feat: Legendary Spell Focus (Transmutation)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Legendary Spell Focus (Transmutation), this feat increases the D/C of all Transmutation spells.
Level 49
Level 50
Stat Increase: Constitution
Automatic +1 Strength and Constitution
Level 51
Feat: Great Constitution VIII
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Level 52
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 53
Level 54
Feat: Great Constitution IX
Stat Increase Constitution
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Level 55
Automatic +1 Strength and Constitution
Level 56
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 57
Feat: Great Constitution XX
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Level 58
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 59
Level 60
Feat: Legendary Spell Focus (Evocation)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Automatic +1 Strength and Constitution
Legendary Spell focus Evocation, Before you are able to take this feat you must read a Tome of Knowledge in Evocation. This will grant your character the feat: Epic Spell Focus (Evocation). If you find the tome before level 60 you should use it (from level 41 on).
Statistics @ 60 (+4 STR, CON for Barbarian, +10 Con for LL):
Strength 9(7) [11]
Dexterity 8 [6]
Constitution 20 [54]
Wisdom 8
Intelligence 14
Charisma 13(15) [19]
Max Saves:
Fort: 10 Base + 10 epic + 5 LL + 28 Stats + 20 Items = 73
Reflex: 6 Base + 10 epic + 5 LL + 4 Stats + 20 Items = 45
Will: 10 Base + 10 epic + 5 LL + 5 Stats + 20 Items = 50
Horrible! Ouch Ouch! Reflex and will saving throws are pure pain. But that is normal for a Pariah since they are feat tight and can not take Paladin or Blackguard. Some people prefer to take will + Legendary will to make will savings better, but you would have to ditch something else important…
Spells (special Pariah Spells are marked with +):
- Level 1: Expedious Retreat, Grease, Endure elements, Magic Weapon+, Horizikaul's boom
- Level 2: Resist Elements, Flame Weapon, Death Armor, Stone bones+, Acid arrow
- Level 3: Greater Magic Weapon+ , Keen, Gust of Wind, protection from elements
- Level 4: Bestow Curse+, Elemental Shield, Ice storm, Wall of fire
- Level 5: Bigby's Interposing Hand, Energy Buffer, Mestil’s Acid Sheath, Firebrand
- Level 6: Flesh to Stone+, Greater stoneskin+, Stone to flesh+ // Till level 40 I would take Tenser's Transfromation and then change the spell to Flesh to Stone+
- Level 7: Bigby's Grasping Hand, Finger of death, Great thunderclap
- Level 8: Greater Sanctuary, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Horrids Wilting
- Level 9: Mordenkainen's disjunction, Bigsby's Crushing Hand, Meteor Storm
Magic Weapon – Gives some extra magic damage to your weapon.
Greater Magic Weapon - The Accursed Pariah's Greater Magic Weapon spell uses Transmuation rather than Enchantment for enhanced enhancement bonus, and in addition receives an additional +1 enhancement bonus, to a maximum of +15 with Legendary Spell Focus (Transmutation).
Greater Stoneskin - The Accursed Pariah's Greater Stoneskin spell can be cast while wearing armor or a shield, unlike a normal Sorcerer's.
Stone Bones - When cast by an Accursed Pariah upon himself, the Stone Bones spell grants 1% physical immunity for every 2 caster levels. In addition, all critical hits will do half damage, as if the caster had 127 Parry skill.
Stone to Flesh - When cast by an Accursed Pariah upon himself, the Stone to Flesh spell creates a damage shield which does 2d12 + (CL * 3/2) piercing damage.
Flesh to Stone - When cast by an Accursed Pariah, the spell gets +1 DC per 15 caster levels.
Lowered Epic Requirement - Accursed Pariahs may acquire the Transmutation arcane epic spell without 25 levels of Sorcerer, and cast it using their Sorcerer level plus their Barbarian level.
Any improvements and suggestions are welcome,
Yours
Torin
History:
- V1.0 build posted & tested in chamber to l40. Post colorized.
- V1.01 added Barbarian free feats.
- V1.02 Flesh to Stone instead Tensors (see discussion)
(An open subrace Accursed Pariah - 20 Barbarian/20 Sorcerer)
Quick note: This quasiclass is unique in many ways and is recommended not be played as first character on Higher Ground.
Quasiclasses are non-traditional class combinations which receive special benefits on higher Ground. The Accursed Pariah quasiclass is a conflicted combination of the magic loathing Barbarian and the born-to-magic Sorcerer. To qualify for Accursed Pariah the character must have 6 levels of Barbarian, 11 levels of Sorcerer, Greater Spell Focus (Transmutation), and the Still Spell feat before level 19. The Accursed Pariah cannot have and cannot take any levels in Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Blackguard, or Champion of Torm. By counting Barbarian levels as Sorcerer levels for the purposes of spells, the normal downsides of taking so many non-caster levels are largely offset. The difficulty class (DC) for spells are determined by Constitution instead of Charisma. Accursed Pariah receives the 3 Epic Auto Still Spell feats for free, so, they can cast their spells in armor.
The mayor “feature” of the Pariah is
Curse of the Pariah:
- The Accursed Pariah's base Dexterity score is set to 6, his Charisma increased by 4, and he is transformed into a Large stone appearance.
- The Accursed Pariah is under a constant regeneration effect, regenerating 5% of their maximum hit points every 3 seconds. (A round is 6 seconds, so the regeneration effect is two times per round)
- Curing and healing spells do not function on the Accursed Pariah.
To make this clear: The Pariah can NOT BE HEALED! The Pariah heals himself/herself only by the regeneration effect. This makes the Pariah very unique to play. If the monsters can not inflict more damage than you regenerate, or in other words, if they can not “beat your regen”, then you stand in the middle of the mobs and kill them with your spells and mostly with “Kick Back” spells. Kick Back spells are spells that inflict damage if you are hit back on the attacker. The Pariah has some nice, mighty kick back spells. For the list of spells see below. BUT, if the monsters can beat your regen, you are in real trouble because you can’t heal yourself! You can only run away or make yourself invisible.
Casterlevel, Spell Penetration and DC
The Accursed Pariah uses sorcerer level + barbarian level (including legendary levels if control class is sorcerer or barbarian) to determine caster level for all sorcerer spells. His caster level is capped at his current (= buffed) Constitution score. (This build has full 60 casterlevels. Final constitution score is 54+12 buffed). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging). The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells. He also receives an additional +1 to DC for all Transmutation spells.
Races
Base Race: Gnome
Subrace: "Fire Gnome"
- STR -2, CHA +2, resist fire 5/-, speaks Ignan
- All gnomes receive 2 additional skill points per level. Skill points for levels prior to 41 will be granted upon taking level 41 at the Altar of Legends.
- Gnomes get +2 constitution, -2 strength at character creation, and (beside some other abilities) spell focus (illusion).
This race/subrace gives bonus to constitution and charisma. Both are needed for the Pariah. The main attribute of a Pariah is Constitution, but unfortunately there are no ideal free subraces with high constitution boost. Gnomes have small statue, when you become a Pariah, you turn to large.
Starting Statistics
Strength 9(7)
Dexterity 8
Constitution 20
Wisdom 8
Intelligence 14
Charisma 13(15)
Skills (Maximize when class skill): Tumble (in LL levels), Discipline, Concentration (to 43 at level 40), (…any good ideas?)
Alignment: Any non Lawful (for Barbarian)
Stats: all Constitution
Levels 20/20
This character has 20 Barbarian and 20 sorcerer levels. This needs some explanations. Both sorcerer and Barbarian are caster levels for the Pariah. You want to take as much sorcerer levels for as many spells as possible. On the other hand, you want to have the Control Class to be Barbarian because they get +4 constitution (& strength) in legendary levels. With 20/20 levels your control class is the first class you take. Therefore, we take 20/20 and Barbarian at the first level.
Pre-Epic Levels
Level 1, Barbarian(1)
Feat: Blooded
Free Feat: Barbarian fast movement
Free Feat: Barbarian rage (1x/day)
Blooded, this is an investment feat that allows you to take Legendary Skill Affinity (Tumble) in legendary levels. Every 5 points basic rank of tumble increase your AC by 1.
Barbarian fast movement, this feat gives the barbarian a 10% bonus to movement.
Barbarian rage, boost temporary some stats and reduces AC. Since the boost falls within the +12 cap for statsboost, the only advantage is that when under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration.
Level 2, Sorcerer (1)
Please note that you can not cast spells in armor not until you become a Pariah. It’s a good idea to remove shield and armor when not in battle, cast buffing spells and re-equip.
Spells: See below the list with recommended spells for this build.
Familiar: Sorcerers get a small magical pet. It's not that important what you chose. The pixie is maybe the best choice since it can open some chests for you.
Level 3, Barbarian(2)
Feat: Heavy Armor Prof.
Free Feat: Uncanny dodge I
Heavy Armor Prof., Barbarians start with medium armor as best armor. Heavy Armor Prof. qualifies to take heavy armor. Since the dexterity of a Pariah is set to 6, heavy armor is very desirable for higher AC and also for the better physical damage reduction heavy armor offers.
Uncanny dodge I, the character retains his dexterity bonus to AC, even if caught flat-footed or attacked by a hidden or invisible creature.
Level 4, Barbarian(3)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 5, Barbarian(4)
Free Feat: Barbarian rage (2x/day)
Barbarian rage, boost temporary some stats and reduces AC. Since the boost falls within the +12 cap for statsboost, the only advantage is that when under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration.
Level 6, Sorcerer (2)
Feat: Metamagic (Still Spell)
Metamagic(Still Spell), is a prerequisite for the Accursed Pariah quasiclass.
Level 7, Sorcerer (3)
Level 8, Sorcerer (4)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 9, Barbarian(5)
Feat: Metamagic (extend spell)
Free Feat: Uncanny dodge II
Metamagic (Extend Spell), spells cast “extended” last longer. Extend also gives you the option to use a spell one tier higher than its base level. So, you have the potential for more than one tier of a particular spell using a tier higher than its base level. This will allow you to customize your spell book better and have more of the spells that work best in a particular area at your disposal and less wasted slots. You will need to install the HG Enhanced hak to have access to the full selection of spells on an "extended" tier.
Uncanny dodge II, the character retains his dexterity bonus to AC, even if caught flat-footed or attacked by a hidden or invisible creature. This feat grants a +1 bonus on reflex saving throws made to avoid traps.
Level 10, Barbarian(6)
Level 11, Sorcerer (5)
Level 12, Sorcerer (6)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Feat: Spell Focus (Transmutation)
Spell Focus (Transmutation), is a prerequisite for the Accursed Pariah class. This feat increases the D/C of all Transmutation spells and qualifies you for the feat Greater Spell Focus (Transmutation).
Level 13 Sorcerer (7)
Level 14, Sorcerer (8)
Level 15, Sorcerer (9)
Feat: Greater Spell Focus (Transmutation)
Greater Spell Focus (Transmutation), is a prerequisite for the Accursed Pariah class. This feat increases the D/C of all Transmutation spells and qualifies you for the feat Epic Spell Focus (Transmutation).
Level 16, Sorcerer (10)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 17, Sorcerer (11)
Free Feats: 3 Epic Auto Still Spell, Armor Skin
Stat: Dex == 6, Charisma +4
You become a PARIAH!!! You turn into a large stone appearance. You must log into a server you have not been since the last reset to activate all Pariah abilities. Your dexterity is set to 6 and you get + 4 charisma (so, you have 19 charisma and that is what is needed to cast level 9 spells). You get Autostill spell III and Armor Skin for free. Your once small Gnome become large and you can wield a large weapon in one hand and wear a tower shield in the other. You are affected by the curse of the Pariah and therefore you can only be healed by your enormous regeneration.
3 Epic Auto Still Spell, All spells are automatically cast “still”, and that means that you can cast all spells in full armor without any chance of spell failure.
Armor Skin, grants your character an additional 2 AC for the cost of only one feat.
Level 18, Sorcerer (12)
Feat: Toughness
Toughness: Gives you +1 hitpoint per character level, 60 in total. Considering that the Pariah get 10% of its hitpoints regeneration per round, taking Toughness gives in addition to the 60 hitpoint + 6 regeneration indirectly. Very desirable for the Pariah!
Level 19, Barbarian(7)
Level 20, Barbarian(8)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Free Feat: Barbarian rage (3x/day)
Barbarian rage, boost temporary some stats and reduces AC. Since the boost falls within the +12 cap for statsboost, the only advantage is that when under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration.
Statistics @ 20
Strength 9(7)
Dexterity 8 [6]
Constitution 20 [25]
Wisdom 8
Intelligence 14
Charisma 13(15) [19]
Basic Attack Bonus (BAB) = 14
Epic Levels
Level 21, Sorcerer (13)
Feat: Great Constitution I
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Level 22, Sorcerer(14)
Level 23, Sorcerer(15)
Level 24, Sorcerer(16)
Feat: Great Constitution II
Stat Increase: Constitution
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Level 25, Sorcerer(17)
Level 26, Sorcerer(18)
Level 27, Sorcerer(19)
Feat: Great Constitution III
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Level 28, Barbarian(9)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 29, Barbarian(10)
Free Feat: Uncanny dodge III
Uncanny dodge III, the character retains his dexterity bonus to AC, even if caught flat-footed or attacked by a hidden or invisible creature. This feat grants a +3 bonus on reflex saving throws made to avoid traps.
Level 30, Barbarian(11)
Feat: Great Constitution IV
Free Feat Damage reduction (barbarian) I
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Damage reduction (barbarian) I, These feats allow the barbarian to shrug off 1/- points of physical damage from each attack that causes damage.
Level 31, Barbarian(12)
Free Feat: Barbarian rage (4x/day)
Barbarian rage, boost temporary some stats and reduces AC. Since the boost falls within the +12 cap for statsboost, the only advantage is that when under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration.
Level 32, Barbarian(13)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Free Feat: Uncanny dodge IV
Uncanny dodge III, the character retains his dexterity bonus to AC, even if caught flat-footed or attacked by a hidden or invisible creature. This feat grants a +4 bonus on reflex saving throws made to avoid traps.
Level 33, Barbarian(14)
Feat: Great Constitution V
Free Feat: Damage reduction (barbarian) II
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Damage reduction (barbarian) II, These feats allow the barbarian to shrug off 2/- points of physical damage from each attack that causes damage.
Level 34, Barbarian(15)
Free Feat: Greater rage (4x/day)
Greater rage, boost temporary some stats and reduces AC. Since the boost falls within the +12 cap for statsboost, the only advantage is that when under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration.
Level 35, Barbarian(16)
Free Feat: Uncanny dodge V
Free Feat: Greater rage (5x/day)
Uncanny dodge III, the character retains his dexterity bonus to AC, even if caught flat-footed or attacked by a hidden or invisible creature. This feat grants a +5 bonus on reflex saving throws made to avoid traps.
Greater rage, boost temporary some stats and reduces AC. Since the boost falls within the +12 cap for statsboost, the only advantage is that when under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration.
Level 36, Barbarian(17)
Feat: Great Constitution VI
Free Feat: Damage reduction (barbarian) III
Stat Increase: Constitution
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Damage reduction (barbarian) III, These feats allow the barbarian to shrug off 3/- points of physical damage from each attack that causes damage.
Level 37, Barbarian(18)
Level 38, Barbarian(19)
Free Feat: Uncanny dodge VI
Uncanny dodge III, the character retains his dexterity bonus to AC, even if caught flat-footed or attacked by a hidden or invisible creature. This feat grants a +6 bonus on reflex saving throws made to avoid traps.
Level 39, Barbarian(20)
Feat: Great Constitution VII
Free Feat: Greater rage (5x/day)
Free Feat: Damage reduction (barbarian) IV
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Greater rage, boost temporary some stats and reduces AC. Since the boost falls within the +12 cap for statsboost, the only advantage is that when under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration.
Damage reduction (barbarian) IV, These feats allow the barbarian to shrug off 4/- points of physical damage from each attack that causes damage.
Level 40, Sorcerer(20)
Stat Increase: Constitution
This is you last sorcerer level. You must choose now your final spells, so choose wisely and don’t make mistakes… (Otherwise you could only re-incarnate, Pariah can not de-level). Max. now concentration.
Statistics @ 40
Strength 9(7)
Dexterity 8 [6]
Constitution 20 [37]
Wisdom 8
Intelligence 14
Charisma 13(15) [19]
Legendary Levels
You have 20 Barbarian and 20 Sorcerer level, first level taken is Barbar, so your control class (cc) is Barbar. Your AB increases as a tier 1 class and you get + 4 Strength and Constitution extra.
Level 41
Level 42
Feat: Legendary Skill Affinity (Tumble)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Legendary Skill Affinity (tumble), grants your character Tumble as a class skill. For every 5 points in base skill in tumble your AC is increase by 1! Take now 40 ranks in tumble for +8AC, and increase tumble in the following to 60 for a +12 AC total.
Level 43
Level 44
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 45
Feat: Epic Spell Focus (Transmutation)
Automatic +1 Strength and Constitution
Epic Spell Focus (Transmutation), this feat increases the D/C of all Transmutation spells.
Level 46
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 47
Level 48
Feat: Legendary Spell Focus (Transmutation)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Legendary Spell Focus (Transmutation), this feat increases the D/C of all Transmutation spells.
Level 49
Level 50
Stat Increase: Constitution
Automatic +1 Strength and Constitution
Level 51
Feat: Great Constitution VIII
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Level 52
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 53
Level 54
Feat: Great Constitution IX
Stat Increase Constitution
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Level 55
Automatic +1 Strength and Constitution
Level 56
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 57
Feat: Great Constitution XX
Great Constitution, Great constitution feats increase hitpoints/Pariah regen. The Accursed Pariah uses Constitution to determine DCs for all spells.(+1 for every 2 constitution feats or stat points). When under the effects of Barbarian Rage, the Accursed Pariah uses his Constitution score as his base spell penetration (This build takes no Spell Penetreation feats and relies on Raging).
Level 58
Stat Increase: Constitution
Level 59
Level 60
Feat: Legendary Spell Focus (Evocation)
Stat Increase: Constitution
Automatic +1 Strength and Constitution
Legendary Spell focus Evocation, Before you are able to take this feat you must read a Tome of Knowledge in Evocation. This will grant your character the feat: Epic Spell Focus (Evocation). If you find the tome before level 60 you should use it (from level 41 on).
Statistics @ 60 (+4 STR, CON for Barbarian, +10 Con for LL):
Strength 9(7) [11]
Dexterity 8 [6]
Constitution 20 [54]
Wisdom 8
Intelligence 14
Charisma 13(15) [19]
Max Saves:
Fort: 10 Base + 10 epic + 5 LL + 28 Stats + 20 Items = 73
Reflex: 6 Base + 10 epic + 5 LL + 4 Stats + 20 Items = 45
Will: 10 Base + 10 epic + 5 LL + 5 Stats + 20 Items = 50
Horrible! Ouch Ouch! Reflex and will saving throws are pure pain. But that is normal for a Pariah since they are feat tight and can not take Paladin or Blackguard. Some people prefer to take will + Legendary will to make will savings better, but you would have to ditch something else important…
Spells (special Pariah Spells are marked with +):
- Level 1: Expedious Retreat, Grease, Endure elements, Magic Weapon+, Horizikaul's boom
- Level 2: Resist Elements, Flame Weapon, Death Armor, Stone bones+, Acid arrow
- Level 3: Greater Magic Weapon+ , Keen, Gust of Wind, protection from elements
- Level 4: Bestow Curse+, Elemental Shield, Ice storm, Wall of fire
- Level 5: Bigby's Interposing Hand, Energy Buffer, Mestil’s Acid Sheath, Firebrand
- Level 6: Flesh to Stone+, Greater stoneskin+, Stone to flesh+ // Till level 40 I would take Tenser's Transfromation and then change the spell to Flesh to Stone+
- Level 7: Bigby's Grasping Hand, Finger of death, Great thunderclap
- Level 8: Greater Sanctuary, Bigby's Clenched Fist, Horrids Wilting
- Level 9: Mordenkainen's disjunction, Bigsby's Crushing Hand, Meteor Storm
Magic Weapon – Gives some extra magic damage to your weapon.
Greater Magic Weapon - The Accursed Pariah's Greater Magic Weapon spell uses Transmuation rather than Enchantment for enhanced enhancement bonus, and in addition receives an additional +1 enhancement bonus, to a maximum of +15 with Legendary Spell Focus (Transmutation).
Greater Stoneskin - The Accursed Pariah's Greater Stoneskin spell can be cast while wearing armor or a shield, unlike a normal Sorcerer's.
Stone Bones - When cast by an Accursed Pariah upon himself, the Stone Bones spell grants 1% physical immunity for every 2 caster levels. In addition, all critical hits will do half damage, as if the caster had 127 Parry skill.
Stone to Flesh - When cast by an Accursed Pariah upon himself, the Stone to Flesh spell creates a damage shield which does 2d12 + (CL * 3/2) piercing damage.
Flesh to Stone - When cast by an Accursed Pariah, the spell gets +1 DC per 15 caster levels.
Lowered Epic Requirement - Accursed Pariahs may acquire the Transmutation arcane epic spell without 25 levels of Sorcerer, and cast it using their Sorcerer level plus their Barbarian level.
Any improvements and suggestions are welcome,
Yours
Torin
History:
- V1.0 build posted & tested in chamber to l40. Post colorized.
- V1.01 added Barbarian free feats.
- V1.02 Flesh to Stone instead Tensors (see discussion)
