good rogue PrCs vs. undead?

[evilbob]

Looking for some good rogue feats, abilities, or especially PrCs that relate to fighting undead. I know the Ravenloft book has the "Lightbringer" character option, which is good. Otherwise, though, this class seems a bit empty in that department. Again, I'm looking for a "mid level" option, as opposed to something over level 12 so. Anything spring to mind?

 

[Stratovarius]

There's the Skullclan Hunter from the MiniHandbook, which grants the ability to sneak attack undead, as well as resistance to many of their attack forms (ability damage, negative levels, etc).

There is also a spell or two that allows sneak attacking of undead, although as a non-rogue player, I am blanking on the name.

 

[Aestolia]

I'd almost say just dip into a couple levels of sorcerer if your Cha is Decent

a number of first level spells were introduced in Complete Adventurer that could benefit:

Critical Strike - +1d6 damage, double threat range, +4 on crit confirmation for 1 round
Golem Strike - lets you sneak attack constructs for 1 round
Distract Assailant - One creature is flat footed for 1 round
Accelerated Movement - Move at normal speed with no penalty while using Balance, climb, Move silently...

These are just 4 examples, they can all be cast as a swift action so you can still do a full attack action after casting one.

There's more, and i know they're in Spell Compendium, I didn't mention one specificaly for Undead, though if I remember correctly there is one, much like there is for constructs.

 

[Nifft]

A few levels of Cloistered Cleric, and then Shadowbane Stalker (from C.Adv, IIRC).

At least 6 skill points at every level.

Cheers, -- N

 

[Engilbrand]

There's also an augment crystal in the Magic Item Compendium that just lets you sneak attack undead.

 

[Ahnehnois]

PHB II has an alternate Sneak Attack that penalizes the target's AC-good for teaming up on undead.

 

[Doug McCrae]

Grave Strike, 1st-level cleric/paladin spell from Complete Adventurer and Spell Compendium, lets you sneak attack undead for one round.

 

[Klaus]

Grave Strike, 1st-level cleric/paladin spell from Complete Adventurer and Spell Compendium, lets you sneak attack undead for one round.

Penetrating Strike alternate class feature (Dungeonscape; replaces trap sense)
If you flank creatures immune to sneak attack, you still deal half of your sneak attack damage. Creatures that can't be flanked are immune to this.

An alternate class feature in Expedition to Castle Ravenloft lets you use half of your sneak attack damage on undead.

 

[Thurbane]

There is quite a lot, actually...

Deathstrike Bracers (MIC) allow you to critical or sneak attack creatures normally immune, 3/day.

 

[Torack]

There's the feat Razing Strike in the CAdv. It allows you to sneak attack an undead or construct by sacrificing spell slots.