DMG Excerpt: Customizing Monsters

[Primal]

I don't think this has been said yet, but about the Lich template's uses:

Yes, it could be useful for all types of characters, but I believe it can only be granted to casters. It isn't in the requirements, but since a ritual is likely needed to attain the template, this would restrict its possibilities. You my be thinking that I'm pulling this out of my nether regions at this point, but here's what I think backs up this argument: the template only lists HP changes for Controllers and Strikers... i.e., Wizards and Warlocks.

I think the only requirement are Level 11 and INT 13+ -- which means that you could create an Orc Battlerager Lich, a Rogue Lich or a Ranger Lich, Giantborn Shadowstirge Lich etc. Which kind of makes me wonder about the 'Spellmaster'-ability... is any power treated as a spell, now? If not, should it rather be called 'Powermaster' instead, since the ability does not restrict recharging to just Arcane powers?

 

[Fallen Seraph]

Well in the actual rule-section it states simply "power" so I think the name is simply just fluff/feel.

 

[Shroomy]

I think the only requirement are Level 11 and INT 13+ -- which means that you could create an Orc Battlerager Lich, a Rogue Lich or a Ranger Lich, Giantborn Shadowstirge Lich etc. Which kind of makes me wonder about the 'Spellmaster'-ability... is any power treated as a spell, now? If not, should it rather be called 'Powermaster' instead, since the ability does not restrict recharging to just Arcane powers?

While possible, I wonder if it will be rare to see monsters with Int of 13+ that are not already controllers/strikers or have supernatural powers.