Githzerai ECL

[Christian]

OK, couldn't find it in either the 3.0 PsiHB or the web enhancements, and don't yet have the 3.5 MM. So, what's the ECL of a Githzerai? Anyone?

 

[Sir Whiskers]

OK, couldn't find it in either the 3.0 PsiHB or the web enhancements, and don't yet have the 3.5 MM. So, what's the ECL of a Githzerai? Anyone?

In the 3.5 MM, githzerai have are LA +2. Since they are 1 HD creatures, their first class level can replace their racial HD, meaning a 1st-level githzerai is treated as a 3rd-level character.

 

[Christian]

Thanks for the quick response, my lord! That was my guess from looking at their abilities ...

 

[reiella]

OK, couldn't find it in either the 3.0 PsiHB or the web enhancements, and don't yet have the 3.5 MM. So, what's the ECL of a Githzerai? Anyone?

3.0 MotP also mentions it at Level Adjustment +2. It sorta should be noted that Psionic and Non-Psionic Githzerai are a bit different (in 3.0 ruleset).

They lose a feat (Inertial Armor is moved to a 'Special' ability for MotP), but they gain two attack/defense modes, which may net the character an effective '+1 feat' (over the non-psionic version) if you're using Resculpt Mind. They have a differences in their powers versus the spells (the spells are typically better however).

In general, until the revised PsiHB comes out, if you're running a 3.5 campaign, I would use those stats (and treat them as non-psionic). The LA may be different for a psionic version (although I suspect the LA will be the same).

 

[Christian]

Gack! Manual of the Planes! Why didn't I think to look there?

 

[Gort]

They make INSANE monks. Six dex, two wisdom, and a nigh-on permanent mage armour? Sign me up for an AC 26 3rd level character

 

[shilsen]

They make INSANE monks. Six dex, two wisdom, and a nigh-on permanent mage armour? Sign me up for an AC 26 3rd level character

With 8+Con mod hit points, don't forget to have a backup ready

 

[Shadowdweller]

Should be noted that the 3.5 Githzerai have different spell-like abilities than the PsiHB Githzerai: Daze, featherfall, shatter, and eventually plane shift in 3.5 as opposed to Combat prescience, far punch, and featherfall.

 

[Gort]

With 8+Con mod hit points, don't forget to have a backup ready

Yeah, that's the big downer. Of course, it gets less of a problem every level. Just take improved toughness or similar and try and even it out over time.

Of course, at that level, monks only have 22 or so hitpoints anyway

 

[Darklone]

Yeah, that's the big downer. Of course, it gets less of a problem every level. Just take improved toughness or similar and try and even it out over time.

Of course, at that level, monks only have 22 or so hitpoints anyway

It's not really a problem considering how much points you can put into CON with that Dex +6 still giving you a nice AC.