Cleric 4 with scroll of Divine Power at caster level 7

[Jeph]

Okay, so my 4th level cleric purchased a duo of scrolls of Divine Power, at caster level 7. Now, the Str 18 part is easy, but . . .

Originally in the PHB
Calling upon the divine power of your patron, you imbue yourself with strength and skill in combat. You gain the base attack bonus of a fighter of yoiur total character level, and enhancement bonus to Strength sufficient to raise your Strength score to 18 (if it is not already 18 or higher), and 1 temporary Hit Point per level.

So my question is, do I gain the BAB of a 4th level fighter and 4 temporary HP, or the BAB of a 7th level fighter and 7 temporary HP (Providing I use the scroll at this level)?

 

[Alariel]

I would be of the opinion that you would have as a 4th level fighter and 4 extra hp. I read the spell as modifying the character as he/she is at that moment. Casting it at a higher level doesn't really change the parameters of the spell.

 

[thegreatbuddha]

Its got a range of personal, so I'd guess you'd get 7 temp hp & a BAB +7

 

[shilsen]

So my question is, do I gain the BAB of a 4th level fighter and 4 temporary HP, or the BAB of a 7th level fighter and 7 temporary HP (Providing I use the scroll at this level)?

I'd go with the BAB of a 4th lvl Ftr and 4 temporary hp. The spell doesn't make any mention of caster level with regard to the benefits, which seem to affect the target based on his own current status.

 

[Victim]

I'll have to disagree with everyone and say that you get a Bab of +4 and 7 temporary HP. The Base attack is based off character level and has nothing to do with caster level. The temporary HP are based on caster level, which is 7.

 

[shilsen]

I'll have to disagree with everyone and say that you get a Bab of +4 and 7 temporary HP. The Base attack is based off character level and has nothing to do with caster level. The temporary HP are based on caster level, which is 7.

Actually I think you've got it right. So I'm switching my position. See, you aren't disagreeable any more

 

[Kyramus]

first off... Alariel, great pic. Had to stare at it for a few moments before continuing my reading. I love great artwork.

With Divine power, the 4th level cleric with a 7th level scroll. The cleric becomes a 4th level fighter, but has 7 temp HP because of the original scroll maker.

Had it been a level 1 cleric, it would be a level 1 fighter with 7 temp hp. Still makes the spell useful.

Now in the inverse. A 10th level cleric with a 7th level scroll. +10 bab and +7hp.

Still very useful.

 

[Jeph]

Thanks for the answers!