Elves with LA [Archive] - Wizards Community

Elves with LA [Archive] - Wizards Community

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rasmus02
03-30-04, 07:22 AM I'm starting up a new campaign where alot of the player races are LA 1-2. In this campaign elves are a secluded and superior race done somewhat oriental style, but I'm not very locked on anything yet. However they can't be weaker than any of the other races, so I need to make an elf race with LA 2-3.
Any good ideas?
kliate
03-30-04, 07:48 AM One of the easier ways to build up level adjustment is to give them unbalanced stat values.

Oriental style elves would probably have higher Wis and Int than the 'commonfolk' that populate the world. A bonus of +2 Int and +2 Wis should suffice.

You may look into changing their favored class away from wizard to suit the feel you're going for.

You might also look into granting spell-like abilities. If your elves are healers, the ability to Cure Light Wounds 3/day could certainly be useful.

If your elves are 'the best spellcasters around', a racial bonus to their Save DCs could suit that (and maybe even a freebie Caster Level)

Going with the secluded theme, you could give them bonuses to Hide and Move Silently.

Just a few ideas on the fly.
Shadowfax7
03-30-04, 11:07 AM Suggestions . . .

1) +2 Dex, +2 Int, +2 Cha and -2 Con is good for +1 LA

2) Spell-like abilities: 2-3 0th-2nd level spells usable 1/day each is good for +2 LA (cumulative with unbalanced stats). Minimum caster level 3rd if using any 2nd level spells for spell-like abilities.

3) Immunity to diseases as a paladin for possible flavor.
Everach
03-30-04, 12:41 PM Give the elves levels in "Paragon Elf" from Unearthed Arcana. Just include those abilities into the race description you provide your players and wallah, +1 or +2LA elves.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
rasmus02 03-30-04, 07:22 AM	I'm starting up a new campaign where alot of the player races are LA 1-2. In this campaign elves are a secluded and superior race done somewhat oriental style, but I'm not very locked on anything yet. However they can't be weaker than any of the other races, so I need to make an elf race with LA 2-3. Any good ideas?
kliate 03-30-04, 07:48 AM	One of the easier ways to build up level adjustment is to give them unbalanced stat values. Oriental style elves would probably have higher Wis and Int than the 'commonfolk' that populate the world. A bonus of +2 Int and +2 Wis should suffice. You may look into changing their favored class away from wizard to suit the feel you're going for. You might also look into granting spell-like abilities. If your elves are healers, the ability to Cure Light Wounds 3/day could certainly be useful. If your elves are 'the best spellcasters around', a racial bonus to their Save DCs could suit that (and maybe even a freebie Caster Level) Going with the secluded theme, you could give them bonuses to Hide and Move Silently. Just a few ideas on the fly.
Shadowfax7 03-30-04, 11:07 AM	Suggestions . . . 1) +2 Dex, +2 Int, +2 Cha and -2 Con is good for +1 LA 2) Spell-like abilities: 2-3 0th-2nd level spells usable 1/day each is good for +2 LA (cumulative with unbalanced stats). Minimum caster level 3rd if using any 2nd level spells for spell-like abilities. 3) Immunity to diseases as a paladin for possible flavor.
Everach 03-30-04, 12:41 PM	Give the elves levels in "Paragon Elf" from Unearthed Arcana. Just include those abilities into the race description you provide your players and wallah, +1 or +2LA elves.