PrC Feat Prerequisites

[Sephiroth no Miko]

When trying to qualify for a PrC, can you take the PrC the same level as you gain a feat prerequisite (assuming, of course, you fulfill all other prereqs such as skill ranks or BAB)?

 

[Nail]

Nope.

 

[Magic Rub]

I don't think so, that's why it's called a Prerequisite. Though I can't find any exact text on how it works, as a DM I would rule that you'd need to have the feat already from a prev. lvl before you could take the PrC. Not at the same level that you get the feat. Again that's why it's a Prerequisite, Pre being the important part in my mind.

Thought I'm not 100% (91.9273% really) lets see what the masses say.

 

[gamecat]

Well, look what the cat dragged in...

While this rule holds to feats, I think it should apply to Prestige Classes as well, given the analogous nature of D&D 3e.

From the PHB, page 77

A character can gain a feat at the same level at which he or she gains the prerequisite. For example, at 3rd level, Krusk, the half-orc barbarian, could spend 1 skill point on the ride skill (gaining his first rank in ride) and select the mounted combat feat at the same time.

Well, Mr. Magic Rub, a little harder on the shoulders please. Get bent.

 

[hong]

Well, look what the cat dragged in...

While this rule holds to feats, I think it should apply to Prestige Classes as well, given the analogous nature of D&D 3e.

See the PHB, pp.145-146. Choosing a feat is step 7 in the advancement process. The first step is choosing a class, hence you must have any prereqs you need before taking a prestige class.

Well, Mr. Magic Rub, a little harder on the shoulders please. Get bent.

Your computer's screen seems to be broken, in particular the G and B electron guns. Please fix this before teh Intarweb is b0rken by the loss of symmetry reversing the positron flux. ThaADVANCEnks!

 

[Caliban]

No. You have to select your class level before you get your feats from that level (even if the feat comes from a character level).

Thus, you cannot gain a level in a prestige class in the same level that you gained the feat to qualify for it.

(According the Sean K Reynolds the list on page 145 of the PHB is the order in which you are supposed to apply your level up benefits.)

 

[Magic Rub]

Thank you Hong & Caliban.

By gamecat
Well, Mr. Magic Rub, a little harder on the shoulders please. Get bent.

Get Bent, hum? No no I don't think I will. You might want to think about not rubbing (no pun intended) things in peoples faces unless you're sure about your rule, & even if you're sure you might not want to do such things. As it is RUDE!


Have a nice day Mr. (?) Gamecat

 

[Sephiroth no Miko]

Thanks! I'd been looking for that level advancement section and couldn't find it.