Knight Specter (3.5e Prestige Class)

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A knight specter is a spellcaster/warrior who use the power of incorporeality to defeat her foes. 5 Arcane Spellcasting Partial

Knight Specter

“	Too spooky for me!	”
—Barr, Human Barbarian, on Knight Specters

Since time primeval the tales of ghosts and spectral being terrified mortals, but also showed great promise to those who would tap into it. The Order of the White Specters delved into this unexplored avenue. A knight specter is a powerful spellcaster and a mighty combatant, supplementing his skills with unique abilities. Advanced knight specters can walk through walls, can strike ethereal creatures and some can even turn into full ghost for a time.

Becoming a Knight Specter

Entry Requirements  

Base Attack Bonus:	5+.
Skills:	Knowledge (Arcana) 5 ranks, Ride 5 ranks, Spellcraft 5 ranks.
Feats:	Combat Casting, Combat Reflexes, Step Through The Strike.
Spellcasting:	Must be capable of casting 2nd level arcane spell including wraith strikeSpC.
Special:	Must be part of the Order of the White Specter or have been trained by a member or former member.

Table: The Knight Specter

Hit Die: d10

Level	Base Attack Bonus	Saving Throws			Special	Spellcasting
		Fort	Ref	Will
1st	+1	+2	+2	+0	Ghostly Steed, Quick Counter, Somatic Master	—
2nd	+2	+3	+3	+0	Ghostblade	+1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
3rd	+3	+3	+3	+1	Ghostly Movement, Phantom Step	+1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
4th	+4	+4	+4	+1		+1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
5th	+5	+4	+4	+1	Phantom Flanker	+1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
6th	+6/+1	+5	+5	+2	Swift Etherealness	+1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
7th	+7/+2	+5	+5	+2		+1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
8th	+8/+3	+6	+6	+2	True Phantom	+1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
Class Skills (4 + Int modifier per level) Balance (Dex), Bluff (Cha), Climb (Str), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Disguise (Cha), Escape Artist (Dex), Forgery (Int), Gather Information (Cha), Heal (Wis), Hide (Dex), Intimidate (Cha), Jump (Str), Knowledge (Int), Listen (Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Search (Int), Sense Motive (Wis), Speak Language (None), Spellcraft (Int), Spot (Wis), Swim (Str), Tumble (Dex), Use Rope (Dex).

Class Features

All of the following are class features of the Knight Specter.

Spellcasting: At each level after first, you gain new spells per day and an increase in caster level (and spells known, if applicable) as if you had also gained a level in a arcane spellcasting class to which you belonged before adding the prestige class level. You do not, however, gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained. If you had more than one arcane spellcasting class before becoming a knight specter, you must decide to which class to add each level for the purpose of determining spells per day, caster level, and spells known.

Ghostly Steed (Su): A knight specter is able to cast phantom steed as a supernatural ability at will as a standard action, with a caster level equal to their character level plus their class level and movement speed of their mount is not capped.

Quick Counter (Ex): A 1st level Knight Specter receive quick counter as a bonus feat.

Somatic Master (Ex): Knight Specter can cast even if their hands are full of swords and shields. A knight specter can still employ somatic components with items in her hand. This does not remove the need for somatic components, they still will be unable to cast if bound or not free to move their arms. Additionally knight specter can cast in light armor without incurring arcane spell failure.

Ghostblade (Su): A 2nd level knight specter grant the ghost touch enhancement to all weapon and shield she wield, as well as any armor she wear.

Ghostly Movement (Su): A 3rd level knight specter can briefly turn into a ghostly apparition when moving, when she move willingly she may assume the incorporeal subtype until the end of her movement, all items she carry are also made incorporeal.

Phantom Step (Ex): A 3rd level knight specter gain phantom step as a bonus feat.

Phantom Flanker (Ps): As a swift action, a 5th level knight specter may expend a spell slot of at least 2nd level to duplicate the effect of phantom flanker as a psi-like ability with a manifester level equal to the knight specter's character level.

Swift Etherealness (Su): As a swift action, a 5th level knight specter may expend a spell slot of at least 2nd level to duplicate the effect of swift eternalness^PHB2

True Phantom (Su): A 10th level knight specter is now master in her craft, she is able to become one with the ethereal. As a swift action she may gain the ghost template. She may spend one hour per character level per day as a ghost, this time need not be consecutive, but adopting ghost form uses 1 hour of time transformed minimum. A knight specter may return to normal as a swift action.

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