Draconic Knight (5e Subclass)
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Draconic Knight
Powerful warriors that carry within them the might of dragons. All follow a self created and self enforced code of conduct.
Making a Draconic Knight
Abilities: Strength is the most important and Wisdom is your spellcasting modifier.
Races: Any Humanoid race.
Alignment: Rarely do they stray from the lawful alignment.
Starting Gold: 4d12x10.
Starting Age: "As Rogue".
| Level | Base Attack Bonus |
Saving Throws | Special | Spells per Day | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fort | Ref | Will | 0 | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1st | +1 | +0 | +0 | +1 | Draconic Growth | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2nd | +2 | +1 | +0 | +2 | Dragon Scales | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3rd | +3 | +1 | +0 | +2 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4th | +4 | +2 | +0 | +3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5th | +5 | +2 | +1 | +3 | Breath Weapon 1/day | 6 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6th | +6/+1 | +3 | +1 | +4 | Dragons Breath | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7th | +7/+2 | +3 | +2 | +4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8th | +8/+3 | +4 | +2 | +5 | Frightful Presence | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9th | +9/+3 | +4 | +3 | +5 | Dragon's Rage | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10th | +10/+5 | +5 | +3 | +6 | Draconic Force | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11th | +11/+6/+1 | +5 | +4 | +6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12th | +12/+7/+2 | +6 | +4 | +7 | Elder Dragon Scales | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13th | +13/+8/+3 | +6 | +5 | +7 | Sense Dragons 1/Day | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14th | +14/+9/+4 | +7 | +5 | +8 | Wings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15th | +15/+10/+5 | +7 | +6 | +8 | Breath Weapon 2/Day | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16th | +16/+11/+6/+1 | +8 | +6 | +9 | Elder Dragons Breath | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17th | +17/+12/+7/+2 | +8 | +7 | +9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18th | +18/+13/+8/+3 | +9 | +7 | +10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19th | +19/+14/+9/+4 | +9 | +8 | +10 | Dragon's Fury | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20th | +20/+15/+10/+5 | +10 | +8 | +11 | Draconic Power | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Class Skills (6 + Int modifier per level, ×4 at 1st level) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the Draconic Knight.
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: A Draconic Knight is proficient with all simple and martial weapons, light and medium armors.
"Draconic Knight" choose their spells from the Sorcerer Spells List.
| Level | Spells Known | |||||||||
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| 0 | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | |
| 1st | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2nd | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3rd | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4th | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5th | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6th | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7th | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8th | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9th | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10th | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 11th | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 12th | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 13th | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 14th | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| 15th | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
| 16th | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 17th | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — |
| 18th | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 19th | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 20th | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Increase Size (Ex): Character can increase size by 1 at will (lasts until they choose to return to normal).
Dragon Scales (Ex): Gain +5 Natural Armor
Breath Weapon (Su): You can now use the Breath Weapon of your chosen dragon type 1 per day. this inreases to twice a day at level 15.
Dragons Breath (Su): Add 1 extra die to your breath weapon.
Frightful Presence (Ex): Gain the feat "Frightful Presence".
Dragon's Rage (Su):When your character becomes angry they attack the one that angered them. While in this state they cannot use any of there spells or spell-like abilities (if any). This lasts for 10 rounds.
Draconic Force (Ex): Add 2x your Strength modifier to BAB and all damage
Elder Dragon Scales (Ex): Gain +10 Natural Armor. This replaces "Dragon Scales".
Sense Dragons (Ps): 1/Day you can sense to see if there are any dragons within 1000ft of your location.
Wings (Ex): The dragon power within you has developed enough for you to grow you own pair of wings. It takes one week to grow. Afterwards they fold up for concealment. Fly speed 40ft. If your race already has wings increase fly speed by 10ft.
Elder Dragons Breath (Su): Add 2 extra die to your Breath Attack. This replaces "Dragons Breath".
Dragon's Fury (Su): Choose a dragon type (cannot be changed). When your character is angry they change into a hybrid dragon form and attack the one that angered. While in this state you can not use spells or spell-like abilities (if any). This lasts for 2 minutes.
Draconic Power (Ex): Add 3x your Strength modifier to your BAB and all damage. This replaces "Draconic Force".
Epic Draconic Knight
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| 21st | +1 Attack | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22nd | +1 Attack | Wyrm Scales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23rd | +2 Attack | Identify Dragon 2/Day | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 24th | +2 Attack | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 25th | +3 Attack | Breath Weapon 3/Day | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 26th | +3 Attack | Wyrm Breath | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 27th | +4 Attack | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 28th | +4 Attack | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 29th | +5 Attack | Dragon's Wrath | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30th | +5 Attack | Draconic Might | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6 + Int modifier skill points per level. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyrm Scales (Ex): Gain +15 Natural Armor. This replaces "Elder Dragon Scales".
Identify Dragon (Ps): When you use "Sense Dragon" you can attempt to identify the type of dragon. Will Save to resist (DC 10 + character level). "Sense Dragon" increases to 2/Day.
Wyrm Breath (Su): Add 3 die to your Breath Weapon. This replaces "Elder Dragon Breath".
Dragon's Wrath (Su): When your character becomes angry they change into a dragon form. While in this state they attack everyone around them, and lose the ability to use spells and spell-like abilities (if any). This state lasts for 5 minutes.
Draconic Might (Ex): Add 4x your Strength modifier to BAB and all damage. This replaces "Draconic Power".
Campaign Information
Playing a Draconic Knight
Religion: Most tend to worships dragon gods or none. They can and will follow other gods if they see fit.
Other Classes: They are short tempered and tend to be more arrogant than others.
Combat: Tank and DPS.
"Draconic Knight" in the World
| “ | I will defeat anything that prevents me from accomplishing my goals. | ” |
| —Rhaegos, Half-Dragon Draconic Knight | ||
Daily Life: Looks for their next quests or a worthy opponent.
Organizations: They Join guilds for adventure and glory.
NPC Reactions: People who know of their heritage tend to fear them simply for the fact that they gain their power from dragons blood.
Draconic Knight Lore
Characters with ranks in Knowledge (local) can research "Draconic Knight" to learn more about them. When a character makes a skill check, read or paraphrase the following, including information from lower DCs.
| DC | Result |
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| 5 | Very powerful fighters using magic and close combat. |
| 10 | If they see fit they worship a dragon god. |
| 15 | Many of them are half-dragons or other types of humanoid dragons. |
| 20 | One Must drink the blood of a dragon to gain this power. |
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