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Soul Knife - What is the point?
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<blockquote data-quote="Dandu" data-source="post: 5475461" data-attributes="member: 85158"><p>Yes. </p><p></p><p>Mind you, you get it at level 10, when you might very well need a more potent ability.</p><p></p><p>This isn't going to be the best Soulknife. Probably lies between that and what the "average" player will come up with.</p><p></p><p>[sblock]</p><p>Level 10 Human Soulknife</p><p>Base Stats (32 point buy):</p><p>STR: 16 DEX: 14 CON: 14 INT: 14 WIS: 12 CHA: 8</p><p></p><p>Adjusted Stats:</p><p>STR: 22 DEX: 16 CON: 18 INT: 14 WIS: 12 CHA: 8</p><p></p><p>Base Saves:</p><p>Fort +3; Ref +7; Will +7</p><p></p><p>Adjusted Saves:</p><p>Fort +9; Ref +12; Will +10</p><p></p><p>HP: 10+5.5*9+4*10 = 99.5 average</p><p>AC: 10+5+3+2 = 20</p><p>Attack Bonus: +7/+2 +2+6+2 = +17/+12 </p><p>Full Attack: +15/+15/+10</p><p>Damage per attack: 1d6+6+2+5 = 1d6+13 (average 16.5 damage)</p><p>Reach: 5 ft</p><p></p><p>Feats:</p><p>1: Two Weapon Fighting</p><p>1: Psicrystal Affinity</p><p>1: Wild Talent</p><p>1: Weapon Focus: Mind Blade</p><p>3: Combat Expertise</p><p>6: Psionic Meditation</p><p>6: Speed of Thought</p><p>9: Improved Critical: Mind Blade</p><p>9: Greater Weapon Focus: Mind Blade</p><p></p><p>Items: Belt of Strength +4, Gloves of Dexterity +2, Amulet of Health +4, Cloak of Resistance +2, Ring of Protection +2, +1 Chain Shirt</p><p></p><p>Mind Blade Enchantment: +2 Collision</p><p></p><p></p><p>If using a 2 handed weapon, with Power Attack:</p><p></p><p>Full Attack: +7/+2 +2+6+2 = +17/+12 </p><p>Damage per attack if using a bastard sword:1d10+6*1.5+2+5=1d10+16 (average 21.5 damage)</p><p></p><p>If using a shield and a longsword:</p><p>Full Attack: +7/+2 +2+6+2 = +17/+12 </p><p> Damage per attack: 1d8+6+2+5 = 1d8+13 (average 17.5 damage)</p><p>AC: 10+5+3+3+2 = 23</p><p></p><p>CR 10 Enemies:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/hydra.htm" target="_blank">Eleven Headed Hydra</a></p><p>HP: 118</p><p>AC 21</p><p>Attack: 11 bites +16 melee (1d10+6)</p><p>Reach: 10 ft</p><p>Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft., fast healing 21, low-light vision, scent.</p><p></p><p>Conclusion: Soulknife should not venture into melee against a hydra.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/monstrousScorpion.htm" target="_blank">Gargantuan Monstrous Scorpion</a></p><p>HP: 150</p><p>AC: 24</p><p>Attac: Claw +21 melee (2d6+10)</p><p>Full Attack: 2 claws +21 melee (2d6+10) and sting +16 melee (2d6+5 plus poison)</p><p>Reach: 15 ft</p><p>Special Attacks: Constrict 2d6+10, improved grab, poison</p><p>Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., vermin traits</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/golem.htm#clayGolem" target="_blank">Clay Golem</a></p><p>HP: 90</p><p>AC: 22</p><p>Attack: Slam +14 melee (2d10+7 plus cursed wound) </p><p>Full Attack: 2 slams +14 melee (2d10+7 plus cursed wound)</p><p>Special Attacks: Berserk, cursed wound </p><p>Special Qualities: Construct traits, damage reduction 10/adamantine and bludgeoning, darkvision 60 ft., haste, immunity to magic, low-light vision</p><p></p><p><strong>Berserk (<a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#extraordinaryAbilities" target="_blank">Ex</a>)</strong></p><p></p><p> When a clay golem enters combat, there is a cumulative 1% chance each round that its elemental spirit breaks free and the golem goes berserk. The uncontrolled golem goes on a rampage, attacking the nearest living creature or smashing some object smaller than itself if no creature is within reach, then moving on to spread more destruction. Once a clay golem goes berserk, no known method can reestablish control. </p><p> <strong>Cursed Wound (<a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#extraordinaryAbilities" target="_blank">Ex</a>)</strong></p><p></p><p> The damage a clay golem deals doesn’t heal naturally and resists healing spells. A character attempting to cast a conjuration (healing) spell on a creature damaged by a clay golem must succeed on a DC 26 <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/magicOverview/castingSpells.htm#casterLevelChecks" target="_blank">caster level check</a>, or the spell has no effect on the injured character. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Haste (<a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#supernaturalAbilities" target="_blank">Su</a>)</strong></p><p></p><p> After it has engaged in at least 1 round of combat, a clay golem can <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/haste.htm" target="_blank">haste</a> itself once per day as a <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/combat/actionsInCombat.htm#freeActions" target="_blank">free action</a>. The effect lasts 3 rounds and is otherwise the same as the spell. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/dragonTrue.htm#redDragon" target="_blank">Juvenile Red Dragon</a></p><p>HP: 168</p><p>AC 24</p><p>Attack: 1 bite +24 (2d6+9)</p><p>Full Attack: 1 bite +24 (2d6+9), 2 claws +22 (1d8+4), 2 wings +22 (1d6+4), 1 tail slap +22 (1d8+4)</p><p>Reach: 5 ft 910 with bite)</p><p>Breath Weapon: 8d10 fire damage, DC 22</p><p></p><p>Note: These stats may be incorrect as I had to gather information from various tables.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/giant.htm#fireGiant" target="_blank">Fire Giant</a></p><p>HP: 142</p><p>AC: 23</p><p>Attack: Greatsword +20 melee (3d6+15) or slam +20 melee (1d4+10) or rock +10 ranged (2d6+10 plus 2d6 fire) </p><p>Full Attack: Greatsword +20/+15/+10 melee (3d6+15) or 2 slams +20 melee (1d4+10) or rock +10 ranged (2d6+10 plus 2d6 fire)</p><p>Reach: 10 ft</p><p>[/sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dandu, post: 5475461, member: 85158"] Yes. Mind you, you get it at level 10, when you might very well need a more potent ability. This isn't going to be the best Soulknife. Probably lies between that and what the "average" player will come up with. [sblock] Level 10 Human Soulknife Base Stats (32 point buy): STR: 16 DEX: 14 CON: 14 INT: 14 WIS: 12 CHA: 8 Adjusted Stats: STR: 22 DEX: 16 CON: 18 INT: 14 WIS: 12 CHA: 8 Base Saves: Fort +3; Ref +7; Will +7 Adjusted Saves: Fort +9; Ref +12; Will +10 HP: 10+5.5*9+4*10 = 99.5 average AC: 10+5+3+2 = 20 Attack Bonus: +7/+2 +2+6+2 = +17/+12 Full Attack: +15/+15/+10 Damage per attack: 1d6+6+2+5 = 1d6+13 (average 16.5 damage) Reach: 5 ft Feats: 1: Two Weapon Fighting 1: Psicrystal Affinity 1: Wild Talent 1: Weapon Focus: Mind Blade 3: Combat Expertise 6: Psionic Meditation 6: Speed of Thought 9: Improved Critical: Mind Blade 9: Greater Weapon Focus: Mind Blade Items: Belt of Strength +4, Gloves of Dexterity +2, Amulet of Health +4, Cloak of Resistance +2, Ring of Protection +2, +1 Chain Shirt Mind Blade Enchantment: +2 Collision If using a 2 handed weapon, with Power Attack: Full Attack: +7/+2 +2+6+2 = +17/+12 Damage per attack if using a bastard sword:1d10+6*1.5+2+5=1d10+16 (average 21.5 damage) If using a shield and a longsword: Full Attack: +7/+2 +2+6+2 = +17/+12 Damage per attack: 1d8+6+2+5 = 1d8+13 (average 17.5 damage) AC: 10+5+3+3+2 = 23 CR 10 Enemies: [URL="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/hydra.htm"]Eleven Headed Hydra[/URL] HP: 118 AC 21 Attack: 11 bites +16 melee (1d10+6) Reach: 10 ft Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft., fast healing 21, low-light vision, scent. Conclusion: Soulknife should not venture into melee against a hydra. [URL="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/monstrousScorpion.htm"]Gargantuan Monstrous Scorpion[/URL] HP: 150 AC: 24 Attac: Claw +21 melee (2d6+10) Full Attack: 2 claws +21 melee (2d6+10) and sting +16 melee (2d6+5 plus poison) Reach: 15 ft Special Attacks: Constrict 2d6+10, improved grab, poison Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., vermin traits [URL="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/golem.htm#clayGolem"]Clay Golem[/URL] HP: 90 AC: 22 Attack: Slam +14 melee (2d10+7 plus cursed wound) Full Attack: 2 slams +14 melee (2d10+7 plus cursed wound) Special Attacks: Berserk, cursed wound Special Qualities: Construct traits, damage reduction 10/adamantine and bludgeoning, darkvision 60 ft., haste, immunity to magic, low-light vision [B]Berserk ([URL="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#extraordinaryAbilities"]Ex[/URL])[/B] When a clay golem enters combat, there is a cumulative 1% chance each round that its elemental spirit breaks free and the golem goes berserk. The uncontrolled golem goes on a rampage, attacking the nearest living creature or smashing some object smaller than itself if no creature is within reach, then moving on to spread more destruction. Once a clay golem goes berserk, no known method can reestablish control. [B]Cursed Wound ([URL="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#extraordinaryAbilities"]Ex[/URL])[/B] The damage a clay golem deals doesn’t heal naturally and resists healing spells. A character attempting to cast a conjuration (healing) spell on a creature damaged by a clay golem must succeed on a DC 26 [URL="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/magicOverview/castingSpells.htm#casterLevelChecks"]caster level check[/URL], or the spell has no effect on the injured character. [B]Haste ([URL="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#supernaturalAbilities"]Su[/URL])[/B] After it has engaged in at least 1 round of combat, a clay golem can [URL="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/haste.htm"]haste[/URL] itself once per day as a [URL="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/combat/actionsInCombat.htm#freeActions"]free action[/URL]. The effect lasts 3 rounds and is otherwise the same as the spell. [URL="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/dragonTrue.htm#redDragon"]Juvenile Red Dragon[/URL] HP: 168 AC 24 Attack: 1 bite +24 (2d6+9) Full Attack: 1 bite +24 (2d6+9), 2 claws +22 (1d8+4), 2 wings +22 (1d6+4), 1 tail slap +22 (1d8+4) Reach: 5 ft 910 with bite) Breath Weapon: 8d10 fire damage, DC 22 Note: These stats may be incorrect as I had to gather information from various tables. [URL="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/giant.htm#fireGiant"]Fire Giant[/URL] HP: 142 AC: 23 Attack: Greatsword +20 melee (3d6+15) or slam +20 melee (1d4+10) or rock +10 ranged (2d6+10 plus 2d6 fire) Full Attack: Greatsword +20/+15/+10 melee (3d6+15) or 2 slams +20 melee (1d4+10) or rock +10 ranged (2d6+10 plus 2d6 fire) Reach: 10 ft [/sblock] [/QUOTE]
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