A Divine Battlesmith, please critique! [Archive] - Wizards Community

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lestolpe

02-28-06, 08:03 PM
Prereq's
Race: Dwarf
BAB of +5
Able to cast 2nd Level Divine Spells
Feats: Weapon Focus (Warhammer), Endurance, Heavy Armor Prof.
Skills: 10 ranks in Craft (armorsmithing) and (weaponsmithing)
Special: Must have made a Dwarvencrafted Warhammer, and used it in battle.

HP BAB F/R/W Special
1st +1d8 +0 +2/+0/+2 One with the hammer +1 level existing divine spell casting class
2nd +1d8 +1 +3/+0/+3 Secrets of the Forge +1 level existing divine spell casting class
3rd +1d8 +2 +3/+1/+3 Flesh of My Flesh +1 +1 level existing divine spell casting class
4th +1d8 +3 +4/+1/+4 Forged in Fire +1 level existing divine spell casting class
5th +1d8 +3 +4/+1/+4 Flesh of My Flesh +2 +1 level existing divine spell casting class

One with the Hammer: Add Wis bonus to damage rolls
with a warhammer that you have crafted yourself. Gain a
sacred bonus to all Craft (weaponsmithing) and (armorsmithing)
checks equal to your class level.
Secrets of the Forge: Gain Craft Magic Arms + Armor as a bonus feat.
Flesh of My Flesh: Gain a sacred bonus to AC when
wearing any heavy armor that you have crafted yourself.
Forged in Fire: Become immune to the effects of exhaustion
and fatigue for a number of hours equal to your character level.
You may also sleep in Heavy Armor without becoming fatigued
the next day.

Basically it seems that everyone takes the first level of Battlesmith and that's it. So, I decided to add a spellcasting progression to make it more appealling. Things that have changed are:

1d10 > 1d8 hit die
Full BAB progression > 3/4 BAB progression
Spellcasting progression
Good Will saves
No longer x3 times battlesmith level to caster checks when creating
weapons and armor.
No Tempered in Blood ability
The levels when special abilties are gained.
Prereq's (Divine spellcasting and both Craft skills)
Gaining a sacred bonus on Craft checks.

I think that's everything, but if I missed something or typed it in wrong please tell me so I can change it. Please be honest too! I really want to know if this is a balanced PrC. Thanks to everyone in advance for the help!

PS- thanks to wolfie-kun for letting me know how to make these tables!