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===Making a Superhero===

Superheroes are Barbarian-like casters with a variety of skills to choose from. While some superpowers can be used in a variety of situations, there are always going to be times when Color Spray does not help at all. When this happens, Superheroes will need to use skills or their somewhat lackluster basic fighting ability to get themselves out of the situation.

'''Abilities:''' Amazing Superheroes use Charisma, Doctor Superheroes use Intelligence, and Captain Superheroes use Wisdom. If you want to make sure your Superhero doesn't stay being a one-trick pony, it's probably a good idea to get a bit of Strength or Dexterity.

'''Races:''' Most worlds that have Superheroes are mainly composed of Humans, although there is no fundamental characteristic of theirs that makes it illogical to have Superheroes of other races.

'''Alignment:''' Any. Although Superhero implies goodness, perhaps the character is some form of Supervillain or antihero.

'''Starting Gold:''' 75; 3d4&times;10 gp.

'''[[SRD:Race Descriptions#Starting Age|Starting Age]]:''' Simple.

{| class="zebra d20"
|+
<div>{{Anchor|Table: The Superhero}}</div>
Hit Die: d8
|-
! rowspan="2" | Level
! rowspan="2" | [[BAB|Base<br/>Attack Bonus]]
! colspan="3" | [[SRD:Saving Throw|Saving Throw]]s
! rowspan="2" | Special
! rowspan="2" | Spellpower
|-
! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
|-
|1st||class="left" | +0 || +0 || +0 || +0
| class="left" | [[#Superpower|Superpower]], [[#Class Prefix|Class Prefix]] || 2
|-
|2nd||class="left" | +1 || +0 || +0 || +0
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 3
|-
|3rd||class="left" | +2 || +1 || +1 || +1
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 4
|-
|4th||class="left" | +3 || +1 || +1 || +1
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 6
|-
|5th||class="left" | +3 || +1 || +1 || +1
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 7
|-
|6th||class="left" | +4 || +2 || +2 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 8
|-
|7th||class="left" | +5 || +2 || +2 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 9
|-
|8th||class="left" | +6/+1 || +2 || +2 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 10
|-
|9th||class="left" | +6/+1 || +3 || +3 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 11
|-
|10th||class="left" | +7/+2 || +3 || +3 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 12
|-
|11th||class="left" | +8/+3 || +3 || +3 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 13
|-
|12th||class="left" | +9/+4 || +4 || +4 || +4
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 14
|-
|13th||class="left" | +9/+4 || +4 || +4 || +4
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 15
|-
|14th||class="left" | +10/+5 || +4 || +4 || +4
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 16
|-
|15th||class="left" | +11/+6/+1 || +5 || +5 || +5
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 17
|-
|16th||class="left" | +12/+7/+2 || +5 || +5 || +5
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 18
|-
|17th||class="left" | +12/+7/+2 || +5 || +5 || +5
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 19
|-
|18th||class="left" | +13/+8/+3 || +6 || +6 || +6
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 20
|-
|19th||class="left" | +14/+9/+4 || +6 || +6 || +6
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 21
|-
|20th||class="left" | +15/+10/+5 || +6 || +6 || +6
| class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 22
|- class="noalt"
| colspan="42" class="skill" |
'''Class Skills ([[Skill Points::4]] + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier per level, &times;4 at 1st level)'''<br/>
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Balance Skill|Balance}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration}} ([[SRD:Constitution|Con]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Escape Artist Skill|Escape Artist}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Jump Skill|Jump}} ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Listen Skill|Listen}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]])
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Profession Skill|Profession}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Use Magic Device Skill|Use Magic Device}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
Any two additional skills of your choice
|}

====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Superhero.

'''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' The Superhero is proficient with simple and martial weapons, and with light armor. He doesn't suffer from Arcane Spell Failure, however.

'''{{Anchor|Class Prefix}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' When the character takes his first level in the Superhero class, he must choose a prefix. He can either be 'Amazing', 'Doctor' or 'Captain'.

''{{Anchor|Amazing}}:'' The Superhero's Reflex save becomes Good. In addition, he gets another Superpower with a spellpower equal to three quarters of his Superhero level minus four, rounded down. This additional Superpower must always share a school, subtype, or descriptor with his main Superpower. The saving throw DCs for his Superpower are 10 + half character level + Charisma modifier.

''{{Anchor|Doctor}}:'' The Superhero's Will save becomes Good. In addition, five skills of your choice become class skills for him, and he gains two additional skill points per level (times 4 at first level). The saving throw DCs for his Superpower are 10 + half character level + Intelligence modifier.

''{{Anchor|Captain}}:'' The Superhero's Fortitude save becomes Good. In addition, he gains proficiency with medium armor, his base attack bonus improves to Full, and his hit dice improve to d12's. The saving throw DCs for his Superpower are 10 + half character level + Wisdom modifier.

'''{{Anchor|Superpower}}:''' The Superhero has access to one Sorcerer, Cleric, Druid, Bard, Ranger, or Paladin spell with a total Spellpower value not greater than the Superhero's Spellpower. The base Spellpower of a spell is equal to 1 plus twice the spell's level. Any spell that can imitate more than one other spell gets a +7 increase in Spellpower. After that, you must choose how often the Superhero can cast the spell, and what modifications to apply to it.

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ Casting Frequency
|-
! How Often?
! Spellpower Modifier
|-
| Unlimited Castings || -0
|-
| Must meditate for 1 full round to replenish casting || -1
|-
| 3/Day || -2
|-
| 1/Hour || -2
|-
| 1/Day || -3
|-
|}

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ Modifications
|-
! Repeatable?
! Effect
! Spellpower Modifier
|-
| Yes || Double range<sup>1</sup> || +1
|-
| Yes || Double length of Cone, radius of Spread, etc.<sup>1</sup> || +2
|-
| Yes || Double duration<sup>1</sup> || +2
|-
| No || Gain the ability to change the damage type when you cast it || +5
|-
| No || Remove Somatic components || +1
|-
| No || Remove Verbal components || +1
|-
| No || Remove component costs of less than 1 gp || +1
|-
| Yes || Reduce XP cost by 50 &times; Superhero level || +3
|-
| Yes || Reduce component cost by 50 &times; Superhero level gp || +2
|-
| No || Remove Focus requirement || +2
|-
| No || Cast as a full-round action (If it would take 1-round or longer) || +2
|-
| No || Cast as a standard action (If it would take full-round action) || +2
|-
| No || Cast as a swift action (If it would take standard or move action) || +8
|-
| No || Cast as an immediate action (If it would take swift action) || +3
|-
| No || Cast as a full-round action (If it would take standard action or shorter) || -1
|-
| No || 1 minute casting time (If it would take 1-round action or shorter) || -3
|-
| colspan="3" class="foot" |
# Remember 3.5's obscure doubling rule.
|}

'''{{Anchor|Change Superpower}}:''' Every time the Superhero levels up, he may change his Superpower. He has a few choices: Change the casting frequency of his Superpower and any modifications on the Superpower; Change his Superpower to a different spell with the same school or subtype and change any modifications on the Superpower; Or change his Superpower to a different spell of a lower level and change any modifications on the Superpower.

====Epic Superhero====

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ class="epic" |
<div>{{Anchor|Table: The Epic Superhero}}</div>
Hit Die: d8
|-
! Level !! Special !! Spellpower
|- 
| 21st || class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 21
|- 
| 22nd || class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 22
|- 
| 23rd || class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 23
|- 
| 24th || class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 24
|- 
| 25th || class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 25
|- 
| 26th || class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 26
|- 
| 27th || class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 27
|- class
| 28th || class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 28
|- class
| 29th || class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 29
|- class=
| 30th || class="left" | [[#Change Superpower|Change Superpower]] || 30
|- class="noalt"
| colspan="42" class="skill" |
4 + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier skill points per level.
|}

'''Spellpower and Change Superpower:''' The Superhero continues gaining 1 Spellpower and changing his Superpower every level.

====Dwarf Superhero Starting Package====

'''Weapons:''' Dwarven Waraxe.

'''Skill Selection:''' Pick a number of skills equal to 4 + [[Int]] modifier.

{| class="zebra d20"
|-
! class="left" | Skill || Ranks || Ability || Armor<br/>Check<br/>Penalty
|- class=
| class="left" | Concentration || 4 || CON || &mdash;
|- class=
| class="left" | Intimidate || 4 || CHA || &mdash;
|- class=
| class="left" | Jump || 4 || STR || -5
|- class=
| class="left" | Sense Motive || 4 || WIS || &mdash;
|- class=
|}

'''Feat:''' Shield proficiency.

'''Gear:''' Hide Armor, Heavy Steel Shield, 4 days of trail rations.

'''Gold:''' 8 gp.

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Allowed Alignments	Lawful Good +, Lawful Neutral +, Lawful Evil +, Neutral Good +, Neutral +, Neutral Evil +, Chaotic Good +, Chaotic Neutral + and Chaotic Evil +
Article Balance	High +
Author	Foxwarrior +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Moderate +
Class Ability	Arcane Spellcasting + and Divine Spellcasting +
Class Ability Progression	Other +
Fortitude Save Progression	Other +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Length	20 +
Minimum Level	1 +
Rating	Unrated +
Reflex Save Progression	Other +
Skill	Balance +, Concentration +, Disguise +, Escape Artist +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Listen +, Profession +, Sense Motive +, Tumble + and Use Magic Device +
Skill Points	4 +
Summary	Also known as a "one-trick pony", each superhero possesses one powerful ability. This implementation takes superpowers directly from the Sorcerer/Cleric/Druid/Bard/Ranger/Paladin spell lists. +
Title	Superhero +
Will Save Progression	Other +