Caster Level prerequisites and Spell-like Abilities [Archive] - Wizards Community

Caster Level prerequisites and Spell-like Abilities [Archive] - Wizards Community

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MystErikEry
03-20-07, 08:59 PM Can a character with Spell-like Abilities qualify for feats that require Caster Levels?

For example, can a Factotum 3 take the Craft Wondrous Item feat, as he has access to Spell-like Abilities that use his Factotum level as their Caster Level?
Kradlo
03-20-07, 09:54 PM Having spell-like abilities is not the same as being a spellcaster, and won't qualify for feats or prestige classes that have a "caster level" requirement. That's the case whether the spell-like abilities are acquired as class abilities or are racial abilities.
MystErikEry
03-20-07, 10:31 PM But they don't ask for a spellcaster in the prerequisites, just a caster level.

From the glossary: "A measure of the power with which a spellcaster casts a spell. Generally, a spell's caster level is the spellcaster's class level."

Now, it does say that it involves a spellcaster, but if I'm using a spell-like ability, and have a set caster level, wouldn't that mean I still have that caster level? I dunno, I wonder if there's a FAQ entry on this.

It just seems strange. I can understand if that's the case, it's just not really defined anywhere explicity as far as I can see.

Also, it says, in Arcane Dilettante: "Your caster level equals your level in this character class."

You'd think this means what it says it means: that your caster level is equal to your Factotum level, and thus at 3rd level you qualify for Craft Wondrous Item (which requires Caster Level 3 only, and says nothing about having to be a spellcaster class)...
stsword
03-26-07, 10:10 PM Having spell-like abilities is not the same as being a spellcaster, and won't qualify for feats or prestige classes that have a "caster level" requirement. That's the case whether the spell-like abilities are acquired as class abilities or are racial abilities.

Your mistaken according to complete arcane, it specifically says otherwise. Otherwise warlocks wouldn't qualify for pretty much any spellcaster prestige class, instead of not qualify for most of them.

Now, lacking the ability to make magic items without spells like an artificer or warlock, a factotum won't be making many magic items without help, but they can buy craft wands.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
MystErikEry 03-20-07, 08:59 PM	Can a character with Spell-like Abilities qualify for feats that require Caster Levels? For example, can a Factotum 3 take the Craft Wondrous Item feat, as he has access to Spell-like Abilities that use his Factotum level as their Caster Level?
Kradlo 03-20-07, 09:54 PM	Having spell-like abilities is not the same as being a spellcaster, and won't qualify for feats or prestige classes that have a "caster level" requirement. That's the case whether the spell-like abilities are acquired as class abilities or are racial abilities.
MystErikEry 03-20-07, 10:31 PM	But they don't ask for a spellcaster in the prerequisites, just a caster level. From the glossary: "A measure of the power with which a spellcaster casts a spell. Generally, a spell's caster level is the spellcaster's class level." Now, it does say that it involves a spellcaster, but if I'm using a spell-like ability, and have a set caster level, wouldn't that mean I still have that caster level? I dunno, I wonder if there's a FAQ entry on this. It just seems strange. I can understand if that's the case, it's just not really defined anywhere explicity as far as I can see. Also, it says, in Arcane Dilettante: "Your caster level equals your level in this character class." You'd think this means what it says it means: that your caster level is equal to your Factotum level, and thus at 3rd level you qualify for Craft Wondrous Item (which requires Caster Level 3 only, and says nothing about having to be a spellcaster class)...
stsword 03-26-07, 10:10 PM	Having spell-like abilities is not the same as being a spellcaster, and won't qualify for feats or prestige classes that have a "caster level" requirement. That's the case whether the spell-like abilities are acquired as class abilities or are racial abilities. Your mistaken according to complete arcane, it specifically says otherwise. Otherwise warlocks wouldn't qualify for pretty much any spellcaster prestige class, instead of not qualify for most of them. Now, lacking the ability to make magic items without spells like an artificer or warlock, a factotum won't be making many magic items without help, but they can buy craft wands.