Hey, Duelists, how have you changed?

[BVB]

I haven't bought v3.5 DMG yet, but I've perused it at the store for a bit. Noticed some stuff about the Duelist prestige class that looks a little bit different from the Duelist presented in the v3.0 Sword & Fist. But I haven't been able to put them side by side yet.

What are the major adjustments?

 

[drnuncheon]

Ambidexterity is replaced by weapon finesse in the requirements.

The Int bonus to AC is limited to the duelist's level (to avoid single-level dips)

The acrobatic attack ability in the 3.0 version has been significantly altered in 3.5 - now it comes at level 6, and allows tumbling charges and charges over impeding terrain.

Precise strike has been moved about (levels 5 & 10) and caps out at +2d6 now.

+2 initiative bonus at levels 2 & 8 (not just 8).

Most of the abilities do not work when wearing armor or using shields (so no bucklers for duelists anymore, sadly)

J