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[[Image:Ir wm.gif|right|Weapon Master]]
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'''Description''': ([[NWN:Prestige Class|Prestige Class]])
{{Infobox Class
|name=Weapon Master<br>([[NWN:Prestige Class|Prestige Class]])
|image=
|hitdice=d10
|bab=+1/level
|prof=None
|skillpoints=2 + [[NWN:int|INT]] modifier
|skills=<br>
*[[NWN:Discipline|Discipline]]
*[[NWN:Heal (skill)|Heal]]
*[[NWN:Intimidate|Intimidate]]
*[[NWN:Listen|Listen]]
*[[NWN:Lore|Lore]]
*[[NWN:Spot|Spot]]
|saves=<br>
*[[NWN:Reflex|Reflex]]
}}
==Description==
For the weapon master, perfection is found in the mastery of a single melee weapon. A weapon master seeks to unite this weapon of choice with his body, to make them one, and to use the weapon as naturally and without thought as any other limb.
For the weapon master, perfection is found in the mastery of a single melee weapon. A weapon master seeks to unite this weapon of choice with his body, to make them one, and to use the weapon as naturally and without thought as any other limb.
'''[[NWN:Hit Die|Hit Die]]''': d10
'''Proficiencies''': None
'''[[NWN:Skill Points|Skill Points]]''': 2 + [[NWN:Int]] mod
'''Skills''': [[NWN:Discipline|Discipline]], [[NWN:Heal (skill)|Heal]], [[NWN:Intimidate|Intimidate]], [[NWN:Listen|Listen]], [[NWN:Lore|Lore]], [[NWN:Spot|Spot]]
'''Selectable Class feats''': [[NWN:Ambidexterity|Ambidexterity]], [[NWN:Deflect Arrows|Deflect Arrows]], [[NWN:Two-Weapon Fighting|Two-Weapon Fighting]], [[NWN:Weapon Proficiency %28Exotic%29|Weapon Proficiency (Exotic)]], [[NWN:Weapon Proficiency %28Martial%29|Weapon Proficiency (Martial)]], [[NWN:Weapon Proficiency %28Simple%29|Weapon Proficiency (Simple)]]
'''[[NWN:Saving Throw|Primary Saving Throw(s)]]''': [[NWN:Reflex|Reflex]]
[[Image:Weapon Master.jpg|Weapon Master]]


==Requirements==
==Requirements==
'''[[NWN:Base Attack Bonus|Base Attack Bonus]]''': +5
'''[[NWN:Base Attack Bonus|Base Attack Bonus]]''': +5


'''Feats''': [[NWN:Dodge|Dodge]], [[NWN:Mobility|Mobility]], [[NWN:Expertise|Expertise]], [[NWN:Spring attack|Spring Attack]], [[NWN:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] ([[NWN:melee weapon|melee weapon]]), [[NWN:Whirlwind attack|Whirlwind Attack]]
'''Feats''': [[NWN:Dodge|Dodge]], [[NWN:Mobility|Mobility]], [[NWN:Expertise|Expertise]], [[NWN:Spring attack|Spring Attack]], [[NWN:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] ([[NWN:melee weapon|melee weapon]]), [[Whirlwind_Attack|Whirlwind Attack]]  (See: [[Whirlwind Attack|Whirlwind Attack on Avlis]])


'''Skills''': [[NWN:Intimidate|Intimidate]] 4
'''Skills''': [[NWN:Intimidate|Intimidate]] 4


==Special Abilities & Feats==
==Level Progression==
*Level 1 [[NWN:Ki Damage|Ki Damage]], [[NWN:Weapon of Choice|Weapon of choice]]
{| border=2 style="background:#efefef; color:#000000; border-collapse:collapse"
*Level 5 [[NWN:Increased Multiplier|Increased Multiplier]], [[NWN:Superior Weapon Focus|Superior Weapon Focus]]
|- style="background:#c0c0c0"
*Level 7 [[NWN:Ki Critical|Ki Critical]]
!rowspan=2|Lvl
*Level 13 [[NWN:Epic Superior Weapon Focus|Epic Superior Weapon Focus]]
!rowspan=2|&nbsp;BAB&nbsp;
 
!colspan=3|Saves
[[Image:ife x2epwm.gif|right|Epic Weapon Master]]
!rowspan=2|Feats
 
!rowspan=12 style="background:#ffffff"|&nbsp;
==Epic Weapon Master==
!rowspan=2|&nbsp;AB bonus&nbsp;
'''[[NWN:Hit Die|Hit Die]]''': d10
!rowspan=2|Ki damage<br />&nbsp;uses per day&nbsp;
|- style="background:#c0c0c0"
!&nbsp;Fort&nbsp;
!&nbsp;Ref&nbsp;
!&nbsp;Will&nbsp;
|- align=center
|1st || +1 || +0 || +2 || +0 ||align=left|[[NWN:ki damage|Ki Damage]], [[NWN:weapon of choice|Weapon of Choice]] || - ||1
|- align=center
|2nd || +2 || +0 || +3 || +0 ||align=left| || - ||2
|- align=center
|3rd || +3 || +1 || +3 || +1 ||align=left| || - ||3
|- align=center
|4th || +4 || +1 || +4 || +1 ||align=left| || - ||4
|- align=center
|5th || +5 || +1 || +4 || +1 ||align=left|[[NWN:increased multiplier|Increased Multiplier]], [[NWN:superior weapon focus|Superior Weapon Focus]] &nbsp; || +1 ||5
|- align=center
|6th || +6 || +2 || +5 || +2 ||align=left|  || +1 ||6
|- align=center
|7th || +7 || +2 || +5 || +2 ||align=left|[[NWN:ki critical|Ki Critical]] || +1 ||7
|- align=center
|8th || +8 || +2 || +6 || +2 ||align=left| || +1 ||8
|- align=center
|9th || +9 || +3 || +6 || +3 ||align=left| || +1 ||9
|- align=center
|10th || +10 || +3 || +7 || +3 ||align=left| || +1 ||10
|}
'''Selectable Class feats''': [[NWN:Ambidexterity|Ambidexterity]], [[NWN:Deflect Arrows|Deflect Arrows]], [[NWN:Two-Weapon Fighting|Two-Weapon Fighting]], [[NWN:Weapon Proficiency %28Exotic%29|Weapon Proficiency (Exotic)]], [[NWN:Weapon Proficiency %28Martial%29|Weapon Proficiency (Martial)]], [[NWN:Weapon Proficiency %28Simple%29|Weapon Proficiency (Simple)]]


'''Skill Points''': 2 + Int mod
==Epic Progression==
 
{| border=2 style="background:#efefef; color:#000000; border-collapse:collapse"
'''Bonus Feats''': 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28
|- style="background:#c0c0c0"
 
!&nbsp; Lvl &nbsp;
'''Epic Bonus Feats''': [[NWN:Armor Skin|Armor Skin]], [[NWN:Blinding Speed|Blinding Speed]], [[NWN:Devastating Critical|Devastating Critical]], [[NWN:Epic Damage Reduction|Epic Damage Reduction]], [[NWN:Epic Toughness|Epic Toughness]], [[NWN:Epic Prowess|Epic Prowess]], [[NWN:Epic Weapon Focus|Epic Weapon Focus]], [[NWN:Improved Whirlwind Attack|Improved Whirlwind Attack]], [[NWN:Overwhelming Critical|Overwhelming Critical]], [[NWN:Superior Initiative|Superior Initiative]], [[NWN:Weapon of Choice|Weapon of Choice]]
!Feats
!rowspan=21 style="background:#ffffff"|&nbsp;
!&nbsp;AB bonus&nbsp;
!Ki damage<br />&nbsp;uses per day&nbsp;
|- style="background:#c0c0c0"
|- align=center
|11th ||align=left| || +1 ||11
|- align=center
|12th ||align=left| || +1 ||12
|- align=center
|13th ||align=left|Bonus feat, [[NWN:epic superior weapon focus|Epic Superior Weapon Focus]] &nbsp; || +2 ||13
|- align=center
|14th ||align=left| || +2 ||14
|- align=center
|15th ||align=left| || +2 ||15
|- align=center
|16th ||align=left|Bonus feat || +3 ||16
|- align=center
|17th ||align=left| || +3 ||17
|- align=center
|18th ||align=left| || +3 ||18
|- align=center
|19th ||align=left|Bonus feat || +4 ||19
|- align=center
|20th ||align=left| || +4 ||20
|- align=center
|21st ||align=left| || +4 ||21
|- align=center
|22nd ||align=left|Bonus feat || +5 ||22
|- align=center
|23rd ||align=left| || +5 ||23
|- align=center
|24th ||align=left| || +5 ||24
|- align=center
|25th ||align=left|Bonus feat || +6 ||25
|- align=center
|26th ||align=left| || +6 ||26
|- align=center
|27th ||align=left| || +6 ||27
|- align=center
|28th ||align=left|Bonus feat || +7 ||28
|- align=center
|29th ||align=left| || +7 ||29
|- align=center
|30th ||align=left| || +7 ||30
|}
'''Epic Bonus Feats''': [[NWN:Armor Skin|Armor Skin]], [[NWN:Blinding Speed|Blinding Speed]], [[NWN:Devastating Critical|Devastating Critical]], [[NWN:Epic Damage Reduction|Epic Damage Reduction]], [[NWN:Epic Toughness|Epic Toughness]], [[NWN:Epic Prowess|Epic Prowess]], [[NWN:Epic Weapon Focus|Epic Weapon Focus]], [[Improved Whirlwind Attack]] (See: [[Whirlwind Attack|Improved Whirlwind Attack on Avlis]]), [[NWN:Overwhelming Critical|Overwhelming Critical]], [[NWN:Superior Initiative|Superior Initiative]], [[NWN:Weapon of Choice|Weapon of Choice]]


==Notes==
==Notes==
*Requires [[NWN: Hordes of the Underdark| Hordes of the Underdark]].
*It is not possible to create a Weapon Master with [[NWN:unarmed|unarmed]] or a [[NWN:ranged weapon|ranged weapon]].
*It is not possible to create a Weapon Master with [[NWN:unarmed|unarmed]] or a [[NWN:ranged weapon|ranged weapon]].
*Because of the prerequisite feats associated with this Prestige Class, a [[NWN:Dexterity|Dexterity]] and [[NWN:Intelligence|Intelligence]] score of 13 is required.
*Because of the prerequisite feats associated with this Prestige Class, a [[NWN:Dexterity|Dexterity]] and [[NWN:Intelligence|Intelligence]] score of 13 is required.
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*Weapon Master and [[Shadowdancer]] are the only classes lacking the generic class skills [[NWN:craft weapon|craft weapon]], [[NWN:craft trap|craft trap]], [[NWN:craft armor|craft armor]] as well as [[NWN:concentration|concentration]] and [[NWN:Parry|Parry]] (all are [[NWN:cross-class skill|cross-class skill]]s).
*Weapon Master and [[Shadowdancer]] are the only classes lacking the generic class skills [[NWN:craft weapon|craft weapon]], [[NWN:craft trap|craft trap]], [[NWN:craft armor|craft armor]] as well as [[NWN:concentration|concentration]] and [[NWN:Parry|Parry]] (all are [[NWN:cross-class skill|cross-class skill]]s).
*Although the ultimate specialist in a single weapon, Weapon Masters cannot take [[NWN:Weapon Specialization|Weapon Specialization]] and [[NWN:Epic Weapon Specialization|Epic Weapon Specialization]] without taking at least 4 [[Fighter]] levels.  One Fighter or [[NWN:Champion of Torm|Champion of Torm]] epic level must be taken for Epic Weapon Specialization, leaving room for 29 Weapon Master levels.  The last weapon master bonus feat and [[NWN:AB|AB]] increase is at level 28, so not much is lost by going that route.
*Although the ultimate specialist in a single weapon, Weapon Masters cannot take [[NWN:Weapon Specialization|Weapon Specialization]] and [[NWN:Epic Weapon Specialization|Epic Weapon Specialization]] without taking at least 4 [[Fighter]] levels.  One Fighter or [[NWN:Champion of Torm|Champion of Torm]] epic level must be taken for Epic Weapon Specialization, leaving room for 29 Weapon Master levels.  The last weapon master bonus feat and [[NWN:AB|AB]] increase is at level 28, so not much is lost by going that route.
*Be aware that Weapon Master requirements on Avlis differ slightly from the original NWN requirements. On Avlis, a weapon master must have a total of 4 in their [[NWN:Intimidate|Intimidate]] skill instead of the original 4 ranks required. This means that if your character has a charisma bonus or penalty, it is included in the requirement.
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Latest revision as of 14:27, 1 July 2023


Part of the series on Character Classes
Base Classes: Barbarian | Bard | Cleric | Druid | Fighter | Monk | Paladin | Psion | Ranger | Rogue | Sorcerer | Wizard
Prestige Classes: Arcane Archer | Assassin | Avlis Dragon Disciple | Dwarven Defender | Pale Master | Shadowdancer | Shifter | Weapon Master
Holy Warrior Classes: Annihilator | Avenger | Blackguard | Champion | Confounder | Dominator | Equalizer | Justicar | Paladin
Weapon Master
(Prestige Class)
Hit Die: d10
Base Attack Bonus: +1/level

Proficiencies: None

Skill Points: 2 + INT modifier
Class Skills:

Primary Saving Throw(s):


Description

For the weapon master, perfection is found in the mastery of a single melee weapon. A weapon master seeks to unite this weapon of choice with his body, to make them one, and to use the weapon as naturally and without thought as any other limb.

Requirements

Base Attack Bonus: +5

Feats: Dodge, Mobility, Expertise, Spring Attack, Weapon Focus (melee weapon), Whirlwind Attack (See: Whirlwind Attack on Avlis)

Skills: Intimidate 4

Level Progression

Lvl  BAB  Saves Feats    AB bonus  Ki damage
 uses per day 
 Fort   Ref   Will 
1st +1 +0 +2 +0 Ki Damage, Weapon of Choice - 1
2nd +2 +0 +3 +0 - 2
3rd +3 +1 +3 +1 - 3
4th +4 +1 +4 +1 - 4
5th +5 +1 +4 +1 Increased Multiplier, Superior Weapon Focus   +1 5
6th +6 +2 +5 +2 +1 6
7th +7 +2 +5 +2 Ki Critical +1 7
8th +8 +2 +6 +2 +1 8
9th +9 +3 +6 +3 +1 9
10th +10 +3 +7 +3 +1 10

Selectable Class feats: Ambidexterity, Deflect Arrows, Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Proficiency (Exotic), Weapon Proficiency (Martial), Weapon Proficiency (Simple)

Epic Progression

  Lvl   Feats    AB bonus  Ki damage
 uses per day 
11th +1 11
12th +1 12
13th Bonus feat, Epic Superior Weapon Focus   +2 13
14th +2 14
15th +2 15
16th Bonus feat +3 16
17th +3 17
18th +3 18
19th Bonus feat +4 19
20th +4 20
21st +4 21
22nd Bonus feat +5 22
23rd +5 23
24th +5 24
25th Bonus feat +6 25
26th +6 26
27th +6 27
28th Bonus feat +7 28
29th +7 29
30th +7 30

Epic Bonus Feats: Armor Skin, Blinding Speed, Devastating Critical, Epic Damage Reduction, Epic Toughness, Epic Prowess, Epic Weapon Focus, Improved Whirlwind Attack (See: Improved Whirlwind Attack on Avlis), Overwhelming Critical, Superior Initiative, Weapon of Choice

Notes