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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Merlion" data-source="post: 1700894" data-attributes="member: 10397">Alrighty heres my go at creating a Priest class that is balanced, and that is actually meaningfully variable based on religion.  Clarifications, as this is a rough writting and not polished. The basic class has a 7 level spell progression (You can view the attached text file to see the table, it wont paste properly.)and prepares and casts in the same manner as a Cleric.   All the powers dont have every single detail (Su or SP or whatever, some times action types are left out) but I will polish more later, and I think most of you will get the gist.The PriestGame Rule InformationAlignment: AnyHit Die: d6Class Skills:The Priest’s Class Skills, and the key ability for each skill are: Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Heal (Wis), Knowledge (Arcana) (Int), Knowledge (History) (Int), Knowledge (Religion) (Int), Knowledge (The Planes) (Int), Profession (Wis), and Spellcraft (Int)Skill points at 1st level: (2+Int Modifier) x4Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 2 + Int modifierClass Features:All of the following are class features of the Priest class.Weapon and Armor proficiency: Priests are proficient with all simple weapons, with Light armor, and with Shields (except tower shields).  Many gods or religions have favored weapons, and Priests tend to wield that weapon as a point of pride.Aura: A Priest of a chaotic, lawful, good or evil deity or religion has a particularly powerful aura corresponding to the god or religions alignment.(see the detect evil spell for details)Spells: Uses the same casting mechanics as the Cleric. The Priest uses a 7 level spell progression, shown below. If the Priest takes a Primary Domain that increases spellcasting, he instead uses the same Spell Progression as the Druid.Deity/Religion and Domains:Priests follow a particular god, religion or philosophy. Each deity has access to several Domains. A Domain is a collection of spells and powers centered around a theme. Also, the Domain a Cleric chooses as his primary Domain at 1st level will alter certain basic things about his abilities, such as spellcasting, hit die, proficiencies, skills etc.  At 1st level a Cleric chooses one of his gods Domains, and that Domain becomes the Priest’s primary domain. His abilities are altered in in whatever way is described under that Domain’s entry for “As Primary”. The Domain’s spells are added to the Priest’s spell list, and he gains the Domains granted powers at the appropriate levels.   At 6th and 11th level, the Priest may choose another Domain from his deities list. The Domains spells are added to his spell list, and the Priest gains the Domain’s granted powers as normal. The Priest does not gain any alterations to spell progression, hit die, proficiencies or any other attributes listed under “As Primary” for the secondary Domains.Chaotic, Evil, Lawful and Good Spells: A Priest may not cast spells of an alignment opposed to his own or his deities.Bonus Languages: A Priest’s list of bonus languages always includes the  Abyssal,  Aquan, Auran, Celestial, Ignan, and Infernal languages. Paragon: at 20th level the priest becomes a transcendent being. His type changes to Outsider, and he gains damage reduction 5/opposite alignment (a priest may choose which aspect of his alignment to key his DR too). A True Neutral priest gains DR 5/Adamantine, Silver or similair substance fitting his faith. Base Attack Bonus: Medium.Save Bonuses: Will Good, Fort/Reflex Poor (can be altered by primary Domain). Domain Abilities:Air DomainAs Primary: Increase spellcasting. Good Reflex saves. Cannot cast Earth related spells.Domain Benefits:1st level: Rebuke/Command Air elementals. Turn/destroy Earth elementals.6th level: You no longer need to breathe, making you immune to drowning, suffocation and inhaled toxins.11th level: Once per day you may change into a Medium Air elemental. You gain all supernatural and extraordinary abilities of the form.Animal DomainAs Primary: Increase Spellcasting. Increase Fort savesDomain Benefits:Knowledge (Nature) and Survival are class skills1st level: Animal Companion, as Druid6th level: Choose one animal of Small or Medium size with no more than 5 Hit Dice. You may assume that form three times a day, as per a polymorph spell. 11th level: Choose one animal of no greater than Large size and no more than 10 hit dice. You may assume this form three times per day as with a Polymorph spell.Chaos DomainAs Primary: Increase Spellcasting, Cannot Cast Lawful spells.Domain Benefits: 1st level:Choose one Chaos Domain spell of each spell level. You may loose a prepared spell to cast a chosen Chaos spell of equal or lesser level to the prepared spell being lost.6th level: Cast all Chaos Domain spells at +2 Caster level.11th level: Gain a +2 Divine bonus to AC and Saves against Lawful creatures.Death Domain:As Primary: Increase Spellcasting. Cannot Cast Cure Spells.Domain Benefits:1st level: Death Touch: You may make a melee touch attack against a living creature. If you hit, roll 1d6 per Priest level. If the total meets or exceeds the targets current hit point total, it dies. This is a [Death] effect.6th level: You become immune to Energy drain11th level: You become immune to all [Death] spells and effects.Destruction DomainAs Primary: Increase SpellcastingDomain Benefits:1st level: Smite: Once per day you may make a single melee attack with a +4 bonus and a bonus to damage equal to your Priest level. The attack bypasses the hardness of objects.6th level: Once per day you may have a single melee attack or spell that deals damage deal maximum damage. This does not effect the spell slot or casting time of the spell.11th level: You gain a permanent +1 bonus to damage with melee attacks, ranged attacks, and spells that deal damage.Earth DomainAs Primary: Increase spellcasting.  Increase Fort saves. Cannot cast Air spellsDomain Benefits: 1st level: Rebuke/Command Earth Elementals. Turn/Destroy Air Elementals6th level: When standing on earth or stone you cannot be bull rushed, trip or otherwise separated from the ground against your will.11th level: Once per day as a standard action you may assume the form of a medium Earth elemental for ten minutes per Priest level. You gain all supernatural, spell like and extraordinary abilities of the form.Evil DomainAs Primary: Increase spellcastingDomain Benefits1st level: Choose one Evil Domain spell of each spell level. You may loose a prepared spell to cast any of the chosen spells of equal or lesser level.6th level: Cast all Evil Domain spells at +2 caster level.11th level: Gain a +2 Profane bonus to AC and saves against Good spells and creatures.Fire DomainAs Primary: Increase spellcasting. Increase Reflex saves.Domain Benefits:1st level: Rebuke/Command Fire Elementals. Turn/Destroy Water Elementals.6th level: Gain Fire Resistance 1011th level: Once a day as a standard action you may assume the form of a Medium Fire Elemental for ten minutes per Priest level. You gain all extraordinary, spell like and supernatural abilities of the form.Good DomainAs Primary: Increase Spellcasting. Domain Benefits:1st level: Choose one Good Domain spell of each spell level. You may lose a prepared spell of any level to cast any of the chosen spells of equal or lesser level to the lost spell6th level: Cast all Good Domain spells at +2 Caster level.11th level: Gain a +2 Sacred bonus to saving throws and armor class against evil spells and creatures.Healing Domain: As Primary: Increase Spellcasting. Increase Fort saves. Cannot cast Inflict spells or HarmDomain Benefits:1st level: You may loose a prepared spell to cast any Healing Domain spell of equal or lesser level. 6th level: Three times per day you may cast a single Healing Domain spell to maximum effect. This does not change the casting time or spell slot of the spell.11th level: You may cast any Healing Domain spell as though it had a range of Close (25 ft +5 ft/2 levels) and a Target of  :One CreatureKnowledge DomainAs Primary: Increase Spellcasting. Increase skill points to 4 per levelDomain Benefits:Decipher Script and All Knowledge Skills are class skills1st level: Cast Divinations at +2 caster level.6th level: You gain the Bardic Knowledge ability accept you add half your Priest level + your Intelligence modifier to the roll.11th level: Choose one Knowledge Domain spell of 4th level or less that you can cast on yourself. That spell is now always active upon you as a Supernatural ability.Law DomainAs Primary: Increase spellcastingDomain Benefits:1st level: Choose one Law Domain spell of each spell level. You may loose a prepared spell to cast any of the chosen spells of equal or lesser level than the spell lost.6th level: Cast all Law Domain spells at +2 Caster Level11th level: Gain a +2 divine bonus to armor class and saving throws against Chaotic spells and creatures.Luck DomainAs Primary: Increase spellcasting. Increase Ref saves.Domain Benefits:1st level: You may re roll one roll you have just made once per day. You must declare use of this ability before results are applied, and you must take the result of the re-roll whether better or worse. This is an extraordinary ability.6th level: Gain a +1 luck bonus to all attacks, saves, and checks11th level: You gain Evasion.Magic DomainAs Primary: Increase spellcasting1st level: You may use spell completion and spell trigger items as though you were a Wizard of your priest level, plus any wizard levels you may have.6th level: You gain +1 caster level11th level: Three times per day, you may automatically succeed on a dispel check when casting Break Enchantment, Dispel Magic, or Greater Dispel MagicPlant DomainAs Primary: Increase spellcasting. Increase Fort saves.1st level: Rebuke or Command plant creatures6th level: Woodland Stride as druid11th level: Choose one plant creature of no greater than large size and no more than 10 hit dice. You may assume the form of that plant creature once per day for 10 minutes per level, as with a Polymorph spell.Protection DomainAs Primary: Increase spellcasting. Increase one saving throw.Domain Benefits:1st level: Protective Ward. Once per day as a supernatural standard action you may grant one creature, including yourself, a divine bonus to either armor class or saving throws equal to your Priest level. You choose which at the time of casting. The bonus lasts for 1 hour.6th level: Once per day as a standard action you may create an emanation with a radius of 10 feet centered on you. All allies in this area gain resistance 10 to acid, cold, electricity, fire and sonic. This is a supernatural ability and lasts for 1 minute.11th level: Three times a day you may double the duration of a Protection Domain spell without using a higher level spell slot or altering the casting time.Strength DomainAs Primary: Increase hit die to d8. Increase Fort save. Gain proficiency with medium and heavy armor, and one martial weapon of your choice.Domain Benefits:1st level: Feat of Strength. Add your Priest level to your Strength score for one round as a free action.6th level: Gain a +4 bonus to all Strength checks to open doors or break items, and to all Grapple checks.11th level: Gain a +4 permanent Divine bonus to Strength.Sun DomainAs Primary: Increase spellcasting. Domain Benefits:Search and Spot are class skills.1st level: Turn Undead6th level: Greater Turning: Once a day you may automatically destroy any undead you would otherwise turn.11th level: Sun Sight: You see as though in bright daylight, regardless of prevailing light conditions Once a day you may project a blast of light from your eyes equivalent to a searing light spell accept it does 10d6 damage against any target save undead who take and additional 50% damage. Travel DomainAs Primary: Increase spellcasting, Increase Reflex savesDomain benefits:Knowledge (Geography) and Survival are class skills1st level: Free Movement: You may act as though under the effect of a Freedom of Movement spell for 1 round per level per day. This ability activates as soon as it applies and ceases when it is no longer needed. The rounds need not be used all at once.6th level: Your base land speed increase by 20 feet. This is a Divine bonus.11th level: Boon of the Wanderer: Once per day you may invoke the Boon of the Wanderer. This ability lasts for 1 round for every 2 Priest level, and allows you to bypass obstacles and dangers between you and a destination. While this ability is in effect, you may pass through physical and magical barriers between yourself and your destination. You may simply pass through any physical obstruction, and through magical obstructions created by spells of 6th level or lower. Additionally, you will not trigger any traps, mechanical or magical, that lie between yourself and your destination.Trickery DomainAs Primary: Increase spellcasting. Increase Reflex saves. Skill points increase to 4 per level.Domain Benefits: 1st level: Bluff, Disguise, Hide and Move Silently are class skills. Gain a +2 bonus to one of these skills.6th level: You may use glibness once per day11th level: Face Change: You may alter your appearance as with an Alter Self spell 3 times per day.War DomainAs Primary: Increase HD to d8. Gain proficiency with medium and heavy armor, and one martial weapon of your choice. Increase Fort savesDomain benefits:1st level: Gain Weapon Focus with one weapon of your choice. Gain +2 HP.6th level: Choose one War Domain spell of each spell level. You may loose a prepared spell to cast any of the chosen spells of equal or lesser level to the spell lost. Gain +2 HP11th level: You may Haste yourself for a number of rounds each day equal to half your Priest level. The rounds need not be continuous. Activating or de activating this ability is a standard action that provokes attack of opportunity. Gain +4 HP.Water DomainAs Primary: Increase Spellcasting. Increase Fort saves.Domain Benefits:1st level: Rebuke or Command Water elementals. Turn or Destroy fire elementals. 6th level: You may breathe underwater freely, and gain a Swim speed of 30 feet.11th level: Once per day for 10 minutes per priest level you may assume the form of a Medium Water Elemental. You gain all extraordinary, supernatural and spell like abilities of the form. Base Spell List: 1st levelBaneBlessBless WaterComprehend LanguagesCure Light WoundsCurse WaterDetect Chaos/Evil/Good/LawDivine FavorEndure ElementsMagic WeaponProtection From Chaos/Evil/Good/LawRemove FearShield of FaithSummon Monster 12nd level:Align WeaponAuguryBear’s EnduranceBull’s StrengthCat’s GraceConsecrateDarknessDesecrateEagle’s SplendorFox’s CunningOwl’s WisdomResist EnergyRestoration, LesserSpiritual WeaponSummon Monster 2Undetectable Alignment3rd level:Bestow CurseContinual FlameCreate Food and WaterCure Moderate WoundsDaylightDeeper DarknessDispel MagicGlyph of WardingLocate ObjectMagic Circle against Chaos/Evil/Good/LawMagic VestmentObscure ObjectPrayerProtection from EnergyRemove Blindness/DeafnessRemove CurseRemove DiseaseSummon Monster 34th level:Cure Serious WoundsDimensional AnchorDismissalDivinationFreedom of MovementMagic Weapon, GreaterNeutralize PoisonPlanar Ally, LesserRestorationSendingSummon Monster 4Tongues5th level:AtonementBreak EnchantmentCommuneDispel Chaos/Evil/Good/LawHallowMark of JusticePlane ShiftRaise DeadScryingSummon Monster 5Symbol of PainSymbol of SleepTrue SeeingUnhallow6th:BanishmentBear’s Endurance, MassBull’s Strength, MassCat’s Grace, MassCure Light Wounds, MassDispel Magic, GreaterEagle’s Splendor, MassForbiddanceFox’s Cunning, MassGeas/QuestGlyph of Warding, GreaterHarmHealHeroes FeastOwl’s Wisdom, MassPlanar AllySummon Monster 6Symbol of FearSymbol of PersuasionWord of Recall7th level:Astral ProjectionBlasphemyCloak of ChaosCure Moderate Wounds, MassDictumDimensional LockGateHarmHealHoly AuraHoly WordPlanar Ally, GreaterRefugeRegenerateRestoration, GreaterResurrection Scrying, GreaterShield of LawSummon Monster 7Symbol of StunningSymbol of WeaknessUnholy AuraWord of ChaosA Priest who chooses a Primary Domain that increases Magic have the following changes to their base spell list.8th level:Cure Serious Wounds, MassDimensional LockPlanar Ally, GreaterSymbol of DeathSymbol of Insanity9th level:Astral ProjectionGateSummon Monster 9True Resurrection Domain Spell Lists.Air Domain Spells1st level:Obscuring MistShocking Grasp2nd level:Gust of Wind Wind Wall3rd level:Call Lightning Fly Gaseous Form4th level:Air WalkSummon Nature’s Ally 4 (Air Only)Solid Fog5th level:Control WindsCloudkillCall Lightning Storm6th level:Acid FogChain Lightning7th level:Control WeatherWind Walk8th level:Whirlwind9th level:Elemental Swarm (Air Only)Storm of VengeanceAnimal Domain1st level:Calm AnimalsCharm AnimalDetect Animals or Plants2nd level:Animal MessengerHold Animal3rd level:Dominate Animal4th level:Summon Nature’s Ally 45th:Animal GrowthCommune with Nature6th level:Antilife Shell7th level:Animal Shapes8th level:Summon Nature’s Ally 89th level:ShapechangeChaos Domain1st level:Detect ChaosProtection from Law2nd level:Align WeaponShatter3rd level:Magic Circle Against Law4th level:Chaos HammerConfusion5th level:Dispel Law6th level:Animate ObjectsMislead7th level:Cloak of ChaosWord of Chaos8th level:InsanityOtto’s Irresistable DanceSymbol of Insanity9th level:ImplosionSummon Monster 9 (Chaotic only)Death Domain1st level:Cause FearDeath Watch2nd level:Death KnellGentle ReposeScare3rd level:Animate DeadSpeak with Dead4th level:Death WardPhantasmal Killer5th level:Slay Living6th level:Circle of DeathCreate UndeadUndeath to Death7th level:Destruction8th level:Create Greater UndeadSymbol of Death9th level:Power Word, KillWail of the BansheeDestruction Domain1st level:Inflict Light Wounds2nd level:Acid ArrowInflict Moderate WoundsShatter3rd level:ContagionInflict Serious Wounds4th level:Inflict Critical WoundsShout5th level:CloudkillInflict Light Wounds, Mass6th level:Circle of DeathInflict Moderate Wounds, MassHarm7th level:DestructionDisintegrateInflict Serious Wounds, Mass8th level:EarthquakeShout, GreaterSymbol of Death9th level:Energy DrainImplosionEarth Domain1st level:Magic Stone2nd level:Soften Earth and Stone3rd level:Keen EdgeMeld Into StoneStone Shape4th level:Spike StonesSummon Nature’s Ally 4 (Earth Only)5th level:Transmute Rock to MudTransmute Mud to RockWall of Stone6th level:Move EarthStoneskinStone Tell7th level:EarthquakeTransmute Metal to Wood8th level:Iron BodyRepel Metal or Stone9th level:Elemental Swarm (Earth Only)Evil Domain1st level:Detect GoodProtection from Good2nd level:Death KnellDesecrate3rd level:Magic Circle against Good4th level:Unholy Blight5th level:Dispel GoodUnhallow6th level:Create UndeadNightmare7th level:Blasphemy8th level:Unholy Aura9th level:Summon Monster 9 (Evil Only)Fire Domain1st level:Burning HandsProduce Flame2nd level:Flamming SphereScorching Ray3rd level:FireballFlame ArrowFlame Blade4th level:Fire ShieldFire TrapWall of Fire5th level:Flame Strike6th level:Fire Seeds7th level:Delayed Blast FireballFirestorm8th level:Incendiary Cloud9th level:Elemental Swarm (Fire)Meteor SwarmGood Domain1st level:Detect EvilProtection from Evil2nd level:AidConsecrateShield Other3rd level: Magic Circle Against Evil4th level:Holy Smite5th level:Dispel EvilHallow6th level:Blade Barrier7th level:Holy Word8th level:Holy Aura9th level:Summon Monster 9 (Good Only)Healing Domain1st level:Cure Light Wounds2nd level:Cure Moderate WoundsDelay PoisonRestoration, Lesser3rd level:Cure Serious WoundsRemove Blindness/DeafnessRemove DiseaseNeutralize Poison4th level:Cure Critical WoundsRestoration5th level:Cure Light Wounds, Mass6th level:Cure Moderate Wounds, MassHeal7th level:Cure Serious Wounds, MassRegenerate8th level:Cure Critical Wounds, Mass9th level:Heal, MassKnowledge Domain1st level:Detect Secret DoorsComprehend LanguagesIdentify2nd level:Detect ThoughtsIdentifyZone of Truth3rd level:Arcane SightClairaudiance/Clairvoyance4th level:Arcane EyeDiscern LiesScrying5th level:CommunePrying EyesTrue Seeing6th level:Analyze DweomerFind the Path7th level:Arcane Sight, GreaterLegend LoreScrying, Greater8th level:Discern LocationPrying Eyes, GreaterVision9th level:ForesightMoment of PrescienceLaw Domain1st level:Detect ChaosProtection from Chaos2nd level:Align WeaponCalm Emotions3rd level:Hold PersonMagic Circle Against Chaos4th level:Order’s Wrath5th level:Dispel Chaos6th level:Hold Monster7th level:Dictum8th level:Shield of Law9th level:Summon Monster 9 (Lawful only)Luck Domain1st level:Divine FavorEntropic Shield2nd level:AidResist Energy3rd level:Helping HandProtection from Energy4th level:Freedom of MovementSpell Immunity5th levelBreak EnchantmentSpell ResistanceMislead6th level:ContingencyFind the Path7th level:Spell Turning8th level:Moment of PrescienceSpell Immunity, Greater9th level:ForesightMagic Domain1st level:Nystul’s Magic Aura2nd level:Identify3rd level:Dispel MagicMnemonic Enhancer4th level:Globe of Invulnerability, LesserImbue with Spell AbilitySpell Immunity5th level:LucubrationSpell Resistance6th level:Antimagic FieldGlobe of Invulnerability7th level:Spell Turning8th level:Protection from SpellsSpell Immunity, Greater9th level:DisjunctionPlant Domain1st level:Detect Animals and Plants (Plants only)Entangle2nd level:BarskinTree Shape3rd level:Plant GrowthSpeak with Plants4th level:Command Plants5th level:Wall of Thorns6th level:LiveoakRepel Wood7th level:Animate PlantsTransmute Metal to Wood8th level:Control Plants9th level:ShamblerProtection Domain1st level:“Mage” ArmorSanctuary2nd level:Protection from ArrowsShield Other3rd level:DisplacementNondetection4th level:Globe of Invulnerability, LesserSpell Immunity5th level:Spell ResistanceStoneskin6th level:Antilife ShellForbiddanceGlobe of Invulnerability7th level:RepulsionSequester8th level:Mind BlankPrismatic WallSpell Immunity, Greater9th level:Prismatic SphereStrength Domain1st level:Enlarge Person2nd level:AidBull’s Strength3rd level:Rage4th level:Enlarge Person, MassSpell Immunity5th level:Righteous Might6th level:Hero’s FeastStoneskin7th level:Grasping Hand8th level:Clenched FistIron Body9th level:Crushing HandSun DomainEndure ElementsRay of Light*2nd level:DaylightHeat Metal3rd level:Continual FlameSearing Light4th level:Fire Shield5th level:SunStrike (Flame Strike but divine light only)6th level:Fire Seeds7th level:SunbeamSunstorm (As Firestorm but all divine light)8th level:Sunburst9th level:Prismatic SphereSolar Orbs (Meteor swarm, as above)Travel Domain1st level:Endure ElementsLongstrider2nd level:Leomund’s Tiny HutLocate Object3rd level:FlyHelping Hand4th level:Dimension DoorLeomund’s Secure Shelter5th level:Overland FlightTeleport6th level:Find the PathShadow Walk7th level:Teleport, GreaterWind walk8th level:Ethereal JauntPhase Door9th level:Astral ProjectionEtherealnessTrickery Domain1st level:Expeditious RetreatDisguise Self2nd level:InvisibilityMisdirection3rd level:NondetectionShrink Item4th level:ConfusionTongues5th level:False VisionInvisbility, GreaterSeeming6th level:MisleadVeil7th level:Project ImageScreen8th level:Polymorph Any Object9th level:Time StopWar Domain1st level:Enlarge PersonTrue Strike2nd level:AidShield3rd level:HeroismKeen Edge4th level:Enlarge Person, MassHaste5th level:Divine Power6th level:Blade BarrierHeroe’s Feast7th level:Power Word, Blind8th level:Power Word, Stun9th level:ImplosionWater Domain1st level:Obscuring Mist2nd level:Chill MetalFog Cloud3rd level:Water BreathingWater WalkSleet Storm4th level:Control WaterIce Storm5th level:Cone of Cold6th level:Acid Fog7th level:Otiluke’s Freezing Sphere8th level:Horrid Wilting9th level:Elemental Swarm (Water Only)Polar Ray</blockquote>

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