Shaman

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Shaman is a custom base class available on Arelith.

Introduction

Shamans are divine spellcasters who draw upon primal forces to power their spells. These forces can range from spirits, tribal deities, or even the planes themselves. Their relationship with their source can also vary widely, from either a willing bond with the source to a parasitic relationship, where the Shaman bends its source to do their bidding. While initially they may be mistaken for a druid, the Shaman lacks the druid’s bond with nature and their strict adherence to its balance. The role of a Shaman can also vary by community: some are direct leaders of a tribe or village, some are spiritual leaders, and some are simply 'wise folk' sought out for guidance. Shamans can also take the role of a healer or witch doctor for their community, both feared and respected for their magical prowess.

Class Features

Hit Die: d8

BAB: Medium

Proficiencies: Simple weapons, light and medium armor, and shields

Saving Throws: High: Fortitude and Will; Low: Reflex

Skill Points: 4 + Int

Class Skills: Animal empathy, concentration, craft mastery, craft trap, heal, lore, parry, persuade, spellcraft

Spellcasting: Divine, druid spell list, wisdom-based (a base wisdom score of 10 + the spell’s level is required to cast a spell, bonus spells are based on modified wisdom, and the wisdom modifier affects spell DCs), and spontaneous cast (no spell preparation required).

Special: 2/3 of Shaman levels add to barbarian levels for rage bonuses (but not rage feats) and synergize with Tribal path. Additionally, shamans can tend to plants and encourage their growth.

Spells


Cantrips	1st level spells	2nd level spells
Cure minor wounds Flare Light Resistance Virtue	Camouflage Cure light wounds Endure elements Entangle Grease Sleep Summon creature I Ultravision Detect Poison Faerie Fire Burning Hands	Barkskin Blood frenzy Bull's strength Charm person or animal Flame lash Hold animal Lesser dispel Lesser restoration One with the land Resist elements Summon creature II Gust of Wind Cat’s Grace Eagle’s Splendor Owl’s Wisdom

3rd level spells	4th level spells	5th level spells
Call lightning Contagion Cure moderate wounds Dominate animal Healing sting Infestation of maggots Neutralize poison Poison Protection from elements Quillfire Remove disease Spike growth Summon creature III Animate Dead Halt Undead Bestow Curse	Cure serious wounds Dispel magic Flame strike Freedom of movement Hold monster Mass camouflage Stoneskin Summon creature IV Polymorph Self Fear War Cry	Cure critical wounds Death ward Ice storm Inferno Monstrous regeneration Owl's insight Slay living Spell resistance Summon creature V Wall of fire Vine mine Wall of Ice Haste Feeblemind

6th level spells	7th level spells	8th level spells
Crumble Drown Energy buffer Greater dispelling Greater stoneskin Healing circle Regenerate Stonehold Summon creature VI Freeze Create Undead Chain Lightning	Aura of vitality Creeping doom Fire storm Harm Heal Summon creature VII True seeing Raise Dead Power Word Stun	Bombardment Finger of death Premonition Summon creature VIII Sunbeam Sunburst Create Greater Undead Control Undead Greater Spell Breach Greater Sanctuary

9th level spells	Epic spells
Earthquake Elemental swarm Mass heal Shapechange Storm of vengeance Summon creature IX Burst of Glacial Wrath Power Word Kill	Epic Mummy Dust Epic Dragon Knight Hellball Greater Ruin

Level progression

Lvl	BAB	Saves			Feats	Base spells per day										Known spells
		Fort	Ref	Will		0	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	0	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th
1st	+0	+2	+0	+2	Use Poison	5	3	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	4	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2nd	+1	+3	+0	+3		6	4	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	5	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
3rd	+2	+3	+1	+3		6	5	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	5	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
4th	+3	+4	+1	+4		6	6	3	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	6	3	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
5th	+3	+4	+1	+4		6	6	4	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	6	4	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
6th	+4	+5	+2	+5		6	6	5	3	—	—	—	—	—	—	7	4	2	1	-	-	-	-	-	-
7th	+5	+5	+2	+5		6	6	6	4	—	—	—	—	—	—	7	5	3	2	-	-	-	-	-	-
8th	+6/+1	+6	+2	+6	Spell Focus: Divination	6	6	6	5	3	—	—	—	—	—	7	5	3	2	1	-	-	-	-	-
9th	+6/+1	+6	+3	+6		6	6	6	6	4	—	—	—	—	—	7	5	4	3	2	-	-	-	-	-
10th	+7/+2	+7	+3	+7		6	6	6	6	5	3	—	—	—	—	7	5	4	3	2	1	-	-	-	-
11th	+8/+3	+7	+3	+7		6	6	6	6	6	4	—	—	—	—	7	5	5	4	3	2	-	-	-	-
12th	+9/+4	+8	+4	+8		6	6	6	6	6	5	3	—	—	—	7	5	5	4	3	2	1	-	-	-
13th	+9/+4	+8	+4	+8		6	6	6	6	6	6	4	—	—	—	7	5	5	4	4	3	2	-	-	-
14th	+10/+5	+9	+4	+9		6	6	6	6	6	6	5	3	—	—	7	5	5	4	4	3	2	1	-	-
15th	+11/+6/+1	+9	+5	+9		6	6	6	6	6	6	6	4	—	—	7	5	5	4	4	4	3	2	-	-
16th	+12/+7/+2	+10	+5	+10	Greater Spell Focus: Divination	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	5	3	—	7	5	5	4	4	4	3	2	1	-
17th	+12/+7/+2	+10	+5	+10		6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	4	—	7	5	5	4	4	4	3	3	2	-
18th	+13/+8/+3	+11	+6	+11		6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	5	3	7	5	5	4	4	4	3	3	2	1
19th	+14/+9/+4	+11	+6	+11		6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	4	7	5	5	4	4	4	3	3	3	2
20th	+15/+10/+5	+12	+6	+12		6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	7	5	5	4	4	4	3	3	3	3

Bonus spell slots come from items and high charisma.

As a rule of thumb, shamans can cast spell levels up to half their class level (rounded down).

Epic shaman

Hit die: d8

Skill points: 4 + int modifier

Bonus feats: The epic shaman gains a bonus feat every three levels after 20th. In other words, at levels 23, 26, and 29.

Epic shaman level progression

Lvl	Feats
21st
22nd
23rd	bonus feat
24th
25th
26th	bonus feat
27th
28th
29th	bonus feat
30th

External Links

Arelith Shaman news post

NWN2 Spirit Shaman wiki page