Pyromancer (3.5e Class)

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A caster who can manipulate and invoke fire with extreme proficiency. 20 1 Poor Poor Poor Good Prepared Arcane Spellcasting Full



Pyromancer

<-general description->.

Making a Pyromancer

<-Strong points and weak points, and effectiveness with party members.->.

Abilities: Pyromancer main casting ability is charisma, she also need constitution and dexterity in order to survive.

Races: Any races can be pyromancer, aquatic races however tend to shun the class since early pyromancy is impossible to really use underwater.

Alignment: Any, except chaotic minded individuals tend to take the class more often than lawful ones.

Starting Gold: As wizard.

Starting Age: Complex

Table: The Pyromancer

Hit Die: d6

Level Base
Attack Bonus
Saving Throws Special Spells per Day
Fort Ref Will 0 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
1st +0 +0 +0 +2 Favored Spells, Fireblessed, Minor Pyromancy 3 1
2nd +1 +0 +0 +3 Pyromancer Trick 4 2
3rd +1 +1 +1 +3 4 2 1
4th +2 +1 +1 +4 Pyromancer Trick 4 3 2
5th +2 +1 +1 +4 Fireborn 4 3 2 1
6th +3 +2 +2 +5 Pyromancer Trick 4 3 3 2
7th +3 +2 +2 +5 4 4 3 2 1
8th +4 +2 +2 +6 Pyromancer Trick 4 4 3 3 2
9th +4 +3 +3 +6 4 4 4 3 2 1
10th +5 +3 +3 +7 Pyromancer Trick 4 4 4 3 3 2
11th +5 +3 +3 +7 Expert Pyromancer 4 4 4 4 3 2 1
12th +6/+1 +4 +4 +8 Pyromancer Trick 4 4 4 4 3 3 2
13th +6/+1 +4 +4 +8 4 4 4 4 4 3 2 1
14th +7/+2 +4 +4 +9 Pyromancer Trick 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 2
15th +7/+2 +5 +5 +9 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 2 1
16th +8/+3 +5 +5 +10 Pyromancer Trick 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 2
17th +8/+3 +5 +5 +10 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 2 1
18th +9/+4 +6 +6 +11 Pyromancer Trick 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 2
19th +9/+4 +6 +6 +11 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3
20th +10/+5 +6 +6 +12 Pyromancer Trick 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Class Skills (4 + Int modifier per level, ×4 at 1st level)
Appraise (Int), Balance (Dex), Bluff (Cha), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Disguise (Cha), Escape Artist (Dex), Gather Information (Cha), Hide (Dex), Intimidate (Cha), Jump (Str), Knowledge (Int), Listen (Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Search (Int), Sense Motive (Wis), Sleight of Hand (Dex), Speak Language (None), Spellcraft (Int), Spot (Wis), Swim (Str), Use Rope (Dex).

Class Features

All of the following are class features of the Pyromancer.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: <-description of class weapon & armor proficiencies->.

Spells: A pyromancer casts arcane spells which are drawn from the sorcerer/wizard spell list. A pyromancer must choose and prepare her spells ahead of time (see below).

To learn, prepare, or cast a spell, the pyromancer must have an Charisma score equal to at least 10 + the spell level. The Difficulty Class for a saving throw against a wizard’s spell is 10 + the spell level + the pyromancer’s Charisma modifier.

Like other spellcasters, a pyromancer can cast only a certain number of spells of each spell level per day. Her base daily spell allotment is given on Table: The Pyromancer. In addition, she receives bonus spells per day if she has a high Charisma score.

Unlike a bard or sorcerer, a pyromancer may know any number of spells, however she must choose two schools other than evocation and divination, she may not learn or casts spell from those schools. Unlike other prepared spellcaster, a pyromancer need a specific ritual in order to prepare the spell from her repertoire (see Rites of Flames below).

Favorite Spells: Pyromancer, unlike other prepared arcane spellcasters are capable of casting some spells spontaneously. Whenever she gain a level, she may receive a favorite spell (see the Pyromancer Favorite Spells table below), she may cast any of her favorite spells spontaneously by expending a spell slot of the appropriated level. Her favorite spells may only be evocation, divination or spells with the [fire] descriptor. Spells with the [fire] decsriptor may be taken from any spell list, but are always cast as arcane spells even if taken from a divine class.

At 8th level the Pyromancer receive the Arcane Thesis feat for all her favorite spells. This bonus applies retroactively.

Table: Pyromancer Favorite Spells
Level Favorite Spells
0 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
1st 1 1
2nd 1 1
3rd 1 1 1
4th 1 1 1
5th 2 1 1 1
6th 2 1 1 1
7th 2 2 1 1 1
8th 2 2 1 1 1
9th 2 2 2 1 1 1
10th 2 2 2 1 1 1
11th 3 2 2 2 1 1 1
12th 3 2 2 2 1 1 1
13th 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1
14th 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1
15th 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1
16th 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1
17th 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1
18th 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1
19th 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1
20th 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1

Repertoire: A pyromancer must study her repertoire each day to prepare her spells (see Rites of Flames below). She cannot prepare any spell not in her repertoire, except for read magic and her favorite spells, which all pyromancer can prepare from memory.

A pyromancer begins play with all 0-level wizard spells (except those from her prohibited school or schools) plus three 1st-level spells of your choice in her repertoire. For each point of Charsima bonus the pyromancer has, her repertoire holds one additional 1st-level spell of your choice. Unlike a wizard, a pyromancer does not know any new spells from leveling (except her favorite spells). At any time, a pyromancer can add spells found in wizards’ spellbooks to her repertoire. A pyromancer may add spells to her repertoire like a wizard add spell to her spellbook.

Rites of Flames: A pyromancer cannot consult her repertoire normally, any time she wishes to prepare her spells for the day she need to perform the Rites of Flames. The rite itself is simplistic, requiring the pyromancer only an hour of uninterrupted chanting and access to a flame of any size (a candle would do, although most pyromancer prefer large fire). Doing so allow her to access her repertoire, if for some reason she cannot perform the rite she is unable to prepare new spells (although she can still spontaneously cast her favorite spells).

Fireblessed (Ex):A pyromancer is used to the flame, the flames accept her as one. She gain resistance to fire equal to her class level x 3. She is also immune to mundane flames.

Minor Pyromancy (Su): A pyromancer has no trouble with simple cantrips and the like, whenever she cast a cantrip she does not expend the spell slot used to prepare it. Additionally she may cast Produce Flames at will as a swift or immediate action.

Pyromancer Trick: At 2nd level and each even level thereafter, the pyromancer may select a pyromancer tricks. Some pyromancer tricks have prerequisites which must be met.

Ash Skin (Ex): As a standard action you may cover your skin with ash and soot for 1 minute, giving your resistance to cold equal to your class level x3 and the benefit of endure elements.

Brightfire (Su): Half of all Fire damage is instead dealt by light (undead and oozes take double damage; fire resistance and immunity don't work but light resistance does), and the spell gains the [Light] descriptor. Creatures that fail their saves are blinded for 2 rounds. The pyromancer must be level 10th or higher in order to take this pyromancer trick.

Chaos Fire (Su): The pyromancer flames are chaotic beyond reasons, following illogical patterns that are impossible to predict. The pyromancer [fire] spell now ignore evasion and mettle and any improved version of both abilities. The pyromancer must be level 16th or higher in order to take this pyromancer trick.

Cinderbust (Su): Whenever a creature is slain by one of your [fire] spell or abilities that dealt fire damages, you may have that creatures burst into a cloud of ashes, replicating the effect of fog cloud centered on the creature.. The body is then reduced into fine ashes as dust to dust.

Cloud of Cinder: Add fog cloud to your favorite spells list, it gain the [fire] descriptor. You may take it even if you have chosen conjuration as a prohibited school. The pyromancer must be level 4th or higher in order to take this pyromancer trick.

Extreme Heat {{Su}: The area affected by any of the pyromancer [fire] spells is also affected by transmute rock to lava. The pyromancer must be level 16th or higher in order to take this pyromancer trick.

Fire Absorption (Ex): The pyromancer gain energy absorbtion (fire). The pyromancer must be level 8th or higher in order to take this pyromancer trick.

Fire Lash (Su): As a swift action you may call a flaming whip at your side for 3 round. When wielding your fire lash you gain the improved whip proficiency and advanced whip tactics as a bonus feats. You may expend a prepared spells as you call your fire lash, if you do the lash will last for 24 hours and gain a enhancement bonus equal to half the expended spell's level (rounded up).

Obsidian Skin {{Ex}: When the pyromancer skin is covered in ash it is as sturdy as obsidian. Whenever the pyromancer call upon ash skin she gain a natural armor of 3+half her class level.

Pyroblast (Sp): 3/day you may cast fireball as a spell-like ability. Add fireball to your favorite spell list. The pyromancer must be level 6th or higher in order to take this pyromancer trick.

Pyroconverstion (Ex): When you cast a spell, by spending an additional spell slot of the same level or higher you may treat the spell as a [fire] spell. If the spell dealt damage it now deal fire damages.

Pyroclasm (Su): You may expend a spell slot of any level to make a powerful flame attack. Centered on you, a wave of fire extend to spell level x caster x 5', all creatures and unattended objects in the way take 1d6/caster level plus 2d6/expended spell level fire damages. You are immune to your own pyroclasm.

Sulfuric Spray (Su): By expending a spell slot of at least 3rd level or higher, the pyromancer may invoke a deadly blast of sulfur and smoke. Treat this ability as a cone of cold except it deal half-fire half-acid damages. Then the area affected by the sulfuric spray is covered in a stinking cloud for 3 rounds. If a spell slot of 6th level or higher was expended the stinking cloud is replaced by a cloudkill. The pyromancer must be level 10th or higher in order to take this pyromancer trick.

Superheated Flames: The pyromancer now completely ignore fire resistance and immunity. The pyromancer must be level 12th or higher and have the volcanic fire trick in order to take this pyromancer trick.

Volcanic Fire: The pyromancer flame are now as hot as a volcano, her spells and abilities ignore fire resistance while fire immunity simple halves the damage. The pyromancer must be level 6th or higher in order to take this pyromancer trick.

Fireborn: A 5th level pyromancer is now totally immune to fire.

Expert Pyromancy: When a 11th level pyromancer cast a [fire] spell, she may sculpt as per sculpt spell without any increase in casting time or spell slot adjustment.

Ascended Pyromancy: A 19th level pyromancer may now cast her [fire] spell as an attack action if it casting time was a standard action.



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Article BalanceVery High +
AuthorLeziad +
Base Attack Bonus ProgressionPoor +
Class AbilityPrepared Arcane Spellcasting +
Class Ability ProgressionFull +
Fortitude Save ProgressionPoor +
Identifier3.5e Class +
Length20 +
Minimum Level1 +
RatingUnrated +
Reflex Save ProgressionPoor +
SkillAppraise +, Balance +, Bluff +, Concentration +, Craft +, Decipher Script +, Diplomacy +, Disguise +, Escape Artist +, Gather Information +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Knowledge +, Listen +, Move Silently +, Perform +, Profession +, Ride +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Sleight of Hand +, Speak Language +, Spellcraft +, Spot +, Swim + and Use Rope +
Skill Points4 +
SummaryA caster who can manipulate and invoke fire with extreme proficiency. +
TitlePyromancer +
Will Save ProgressionGood +