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Custom At-will Power

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#1
hellgrammite00
Jan 30, 2010 15:45:40 This is for a necromancer class I built.

I modified it slightly, and wanted to see if it seemed balanced for an at-will (controller class).

Flame and Shadow
Standard Action Close blast 3
Target: Each creature in blast
Attack: Charisma vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d6 + Charisma modifier fire and necrotic damage, and you push the target 1 square.
Effect: Until the end of your next turn, the blast’s area is lightly obscured.
Level 21: 2d6 + charisma modifier fire and necrotic damage.
#2
Novacat
Jan 30, 2010 15:57:33 Well, it's most similar to the Wizard's Thunderwave (considered by some to be the wizard's best at-will). The differences are:

• Two damage types, making this power very unlikely to be resisted, but then again, Thunder damage isn't likely to be resisted either. It also opens the power up to being enhanced by more type-specific feats.

• The obscuring effect, which I would judge as being a relatively minor effect, since it affects both enemies and allies.

• The push effect is only 1 square (can't be enhanced by a high ability score, like Thunderwave's can).

Overall, I would say it's roughly on-par with an existing at-will, yet different enough to be distinct.
#3
hellgrammite00
Jan 30, 2010 18:29:20 Thanks,

Before this power had just the push 1 square feature when it was playtested. I felt it was slightly overpowered compared to what other controllers had for close blast at-wills, and it makes sense that the obscuring effect would not be that great of a power increase, considering enemies benefit. I just didnt want to walk in with something grossly overpowed when my DM sees it.
#4
Qube
Jan 31, 2010 4:37:20 I pretty much agree with novacat.

its OK if the necro is a ranged class (IMO thunderwave gets a boost, as wizards aren't melee classes. 'close' is for them a negative feature) if not, I'dd remove the push 1.
#5
hellgrammite00
Jan 31, 2010 8:51:20 It is primarily a ranged class. It has some melee touch attacks, but in reality it prefers to use spectral touch to deliver from a distance.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 hellgrammite00 Jan 30, 2010 15:45:40	This is for a necromancer class I built. I modified it slightly, and wanted to see if it seemed balanced for an at-will (controller class). Flame and Shadow Standard Action Close blast 3 Target: Each creature in blast Attack: Charisma vs. Reflex Hit: 1d6 + Charisma modifier fire and necrotic damage, and you push the target 1 square. Effect: Until the end of your next turn, the blast’s area is lightly obscured. Level 21: 2d6 + charisma modifier fire and necrotic damage.
#2 Novacat Jan 30, 2010 15:57:33	Well, it's most similar to the Wizard's Thunderwave (considered by some to be the wizard's best at-will). The differences are: • Two damage types, making this power very unlikely to be resisted, but then again, Thunder damage isn't likely to be resisted either. It also opens the power up to being enhanced by more type-specific feats. • The obscuring effect, which I would judge as being a relatively minor effect, since it affects both enemies and allies. • The push effect is only 1 square (can't be enhanced by a high ability score, like Thunderwave's can). Overall, I would say it's roughly on-par with an existing at-will, yet different enough to be distinct.
#3 hellgrammite00 Jan 30, 2010 18:29:20	Thanks, Before this power had just the push 1 square feature when it was playtested. I felt it was slightly overpowered compared to what other controllers had for close blast at-wills, and it makes sense that the obscuring effect would not be that great of a power increase, considering enemies benefit. I just didnt want to walk in with something grossly overpowed when my DM sees it.
#4 Qube Jan 31, 2010 4:37:20	I pretty much agree with novacat. its OK if the necro is a ranged class (IMO thunderwave gets a boost, as wizards aren't melee classes. 'close' is for them a negative feature) if not, I'dd remove the push 1.
#5 hellgrammite00 Jan 31, 2010 8:51:20	It is primarily a ranged class. It has some melee touch attacks, but in reality it prefers to use spectral touch to deliver from a distance.