Pathfinder 1E Rate my Pathfinder Rakasta

[thundershot]

Rakasta Racial Traits
+2 Dexterity, +2 Wisdom, -2 Charisma: Rakasta are swift and intuitive, but are reclusive and anti-social.

Medium: Rakasta have no special bonuses or penalties due to size.

Normal Speed: Base speed for a Rakasta is 30 feet.

Low-Light Vision: Rakasta can see twice as far as humans in conditions of dim light.

Skilled: Rakasta have a +2 racial bonus to Perception and Stealth checks.

Cat's Grace: Rakasta have a +2 racial bonus to Acrobatics checks to reduce falling damage. Additionally, they have a +2 bonus to CMD when resisting a trip attempt.

Rakasta Reflexes: Due to having fast reactions, Rakasta get a +2 racial bonus to Reflex saves and a +2 racial bonus to Initiative.

Weapon Familiarity: Rakasta are proficient with war claws (see below), as well as any weapon with the word Rakasta in it.

Languages: Rakasta begin play speaking Common. Rakasta with high Intelliegence scores can choose from the following: Dwarven, Elven, and Sylvan.
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War Claws (Light Exotic Weapon)
Cost: 12 gp (each)
Dmg (S): 1d4
Dmg (L): 1d6
Critical: 18-20 x 2
Weight: 1 lb
Type: S
Special: Rakasta often wear gloves with metal claws that they use to slash at opponents while still allowing them free movement with their fingers. You may hold (but not wield) other objects while wearing the war claws. You may cast a spell with a somatic component while wearing war claws if you make a concentration check (DC 10 + the level of the spell you're casting).

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I added a modified version of "Cat's Grace" that's much more specific. I was thinking of making the Stealth more specific, but I'm not sure how.

The only thing that's still bothering me is that if a Rakasta has two war claws, they'll suck horribly at using them because of the two-weapon penalties. Any ideas that don't require natural attacks? Maybe have an alternate Racial ability for it?


Thanks in advance for the input!

 

[Stormonu]

So really, the easiest way is to give them natural claw attacks at 1d3 each, and then have them use the war claws...?

Personally, I think their "natural claw" attack should work pretty much like most character's fist/unarmed strike attack except it deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning. Then you can offer racial feats or substitution abilities that allow them to improve on it (for example, rakasta that take monk levels).

 

[pawsplay]

The only thing that's still bothering me is that if a Rakasta has two war claws, they'll suck horribly at using them because of the two-weapon penalties. Any ideas that don't require natural attacks? Maybe have an alternate Racial ability for it?

Is there something better for a 1st level Rakasta warrior to spend his feat on? Seriously, they are a monster race, they've never been done in 3e/Pathfinder, it's fine if PCs don't map perfectly to the archetype. It makes a lot of sense for a rakasta rogue or fighter to take TWF, but if they don't, it's not a big deal, nor is it a big deal for a rakasta cleric to only attack with one claw per round.

 

[thundershot]

Is there something better for a 1st level Rakasta warrior to spend his feat on? Seriously, they are a monster race, they've never been done in 3e/Pathfinder, it's fine if PCs don't map perfectly to the archetype. It makes a lot of sense for a rakasta rogue or fighter to take TWF, but if they don't, it's not a big deal, nor is it a big deal for a rakasta cleric to only attack with one claw per round.

Actually that's very true. So looking at the final(?) version, does it look pretty balanced with the core races?


Thanks
Chris

 

[pawsplay]

Having the war claws be 16/19-20 and allow you to cast seems a little strong for a free proficiency. And actually, if you can't wield a weapon, should you be able to cast with that hand?

Two quibbles. Cat's Grace is already the name of a spell. I would call it something else. Also, if you mean rakasta are not very social, the world you are looking for is "unsocial;" antisocial means criminal or maladjusted.

In terms of balance, I think they are about right. I'd say they are missing one minor ability, though. Perhaps add back being able to inflict lethal with an unarmed strike without a -4 penalty?

 

[thundershot]

I took the wording in regards to casting from the brass knuckles. I gave them the higher crit range (maybe I should just make it 19-20/x2) to justify it being an exotic weapon.

The wording can be fixed. The original version I had called the ability "Land on your Feet".