Talk:Easy Rider (3.5e Prestige Class)
Basic Concept Idea[edit]
This PrC is based on the idea of Wolf Rider. It tries to resolve the following flaws that I personally find in Wolf Rider's PrC.
- Tries to create a more balanced PrC. My personal Opinion is that Wolf Rider has a very OP attribute to the Companion (Savage) that does extreme damage (HDxd6 + strength modifier!!). My approach is to create a more balanced PrC that buffs slightly the Animal Companion as well as the main Character
- Is not only focused on Rangers. It (tries at least) to fit into more classes (such as Druids, Paladins etc)
I hope to enjoy this class and I am open to any propositions on altering/balancing this PrC
Thanks
Airmil
P.S. I will try it in the following adventures that I am running. I have a Ranger 5/Easy Rider 5 Halfling. I will try to post you my experience.
Class Construction Engine[edit]
I tried to calculate the class points (CP) for Easy Rider. I don't think this is a very straight forward think to do but I ended up with the following
| class | HD | Weapon Proficiency | Armor Proficiency | Skill Points/ Level | Class Skills | Align | Attack Bonus | Saves | SubTotal | Special Abilities | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Rider | 30 | 25 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 0 | 50 | 25 | 190 | 31 | 221 |
Special Abilities can be calculated as following
| easy rider's abilities | CP | Equicalent |
|---|---|---|
| spell delayed | -5 | delayed spell ability |
| Character Improvement based on Companion | 10 | moderate ability |
| strike of loss | -5 | minor negative ability |
| sinister strike | 15 | excellent ability |
| inspire beast,bonus feat | 10 | feats |
| Further Character Improvement based on Companion | 10 | moderate ability |
| mourning of death | -5 | minor negative ability |
| ultimate | 10 | new use of existing skill |
| devastating | 5 | minor ability |
| stunning | 15 | excellent ability |
| +1 divine spell | 1 | raise companion |
| savage | 15 | excellent ability |
| monstrous growth | 10 | moderate ability |
| spell capability | -5 | required spell capability |
| 8 ranks ride 8 ranks handle animal | -40 | skill rank requirement |
| mounted combat/mounted archery | -10 | feat requirement |
Of course corrections and suggestions are always welcome
Sample Build[edit]
Currently I am running a campaign at level 10. The Character is a Halfling 5 ranger / 5 Easy Rider. Skills Chosen are primary Ride and Handle Animal (which will have 8 rank by level 5) and then it's up to the player.
The progression is the following:
| ECL | Class/HD/LA | Selected Feats | Granted Feats | Selected Animal Feats | Granted Animal Feats | Animal Level | Animal Level minus Adjustment | Ranger Equivalent Level for Spells | Caster Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ranger 1 | Mounted Combat | 1st Favored Enemy, Track, Wild Empathy | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2nd | Ranger 2 | - | Rapid Shot | - | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 3rd | Ranger 3 | Mounted Archery | Endurance | - | - | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 4th | Ranger 4 | - | Animal Companion(Wolf) | Armor Proficiency (Light) | Link, Share Spells | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 5th | Ranger 5 | - | 2nd Favored Enemy | - | - | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 6th | Ranger 5 / Easy Rider 1 | Point Blank Shot | Wolf Senses | Improved Natural Attack | Evasion | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 7th | Ranger 5 / Easy Rider 2 | - | Improved Animal Companion(+1), Strike of loss | - | Strike of loss | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| 8th | Ranger 5 / Easy Rider 3 | - | Sneak Strike , Weapon Focus (Ranged), Noncombatant | - | Improved Trip,Devotion | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| 9th | Ranger 5 / Easy Rider 4 | Precise Shot | Advance Animal Companion (Dire Wolf),Inspire Beast | (loses Improved Natural Attack/ Evasion, Devotion) | - | 7 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| 10th | Ranger 5 / Easy Rider 5 | - | Improved Animal Companion(+2), Mourning of Death | Improved Natural Attack | Evasion, Savage, Mourning of Death | 9 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
Planned Progression[edit]
| ECL | Class/HD/LA | Selected Feats | Granted Feats | Selected Animal Feats | Granted Animal Feats | Animal Level | Animal Level minus Adjustment | Ranger Equivalent Level for Spells | Caster Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | Ranger 5 / Easy Rider 6 | - | Keen Wolf Senses,Improved Sneak Strike | - | - | 10 | 4 | 9 | 4 |
| 12th | Ranger 5 / Easy Rider 7 | Dead Eye (Dragon Compendium) | Improved Precise Shot | - | Sweeping Trip | 11 | 5 | 9 | 4 |
| 13th | Ranger 5 / Easy Rider 8 | - | Improved Animal Companion(+3), Devastating Revenge | Power Attack | Devastating Revenge,Devotion | 13 | 7 | 10 | 5 |
| 14th | Ranger 5 / Easy Rider 9 | - | Exalted Companion - Advance Animal Companion (Winter Wolf) | - | 14 | 8 | 10 | 5 | |
| 15th | Ranger 5 / Easy Rider 10 | Improved Critical Ranged | Stunning Arrow,Ultimate Sneak Strike | Cleave | Monstrous Growth | 15 | 9 | 11 | 5 |
| 16th | Ranger 6 / Easy Rider 10 | - | ManyShot | - | - | 16 | 10 | 12 | 6 |
| 17th | Ranger 7 / Easy Rider 10 | - | Woodland Stride | - | - | 16 | 10 | 13 | 6 |
| 18th | Ranger 8 / Easy Rider 10 | Natural Bond | Swift Tracker | Rapidstrike | - | 20 | 14 | 14 | 7 |
| 19th | Ranger 9 / Easy Rider 10 | - | Evasion | - | - | 20 | 14 | 15 | 7 |
| 20th | Ranger 10 / Easy Rider 10 | - | 3rd Favored Enemy | Improved Rapidstrike | Improved Evasion | 21 | 15 | 16 | 8 |
I preferred to take all the Easy riders levels since Manyshot is not that crucial since I will be on top of the wolf. I delay Evasion and the 3rd favored enemy but I get all the goodies from the Easy Rider.