Samurai

Samurai

Class Features:

- Alignment Restrictions: Almost every aspect of a samurai's life is ruled by the code of bushido, which demands total obedience to one's lord, bravery in the face of utmost peril, and honor and repsect to superiors, peers, and lessers alike. Samurai are always lawful, stoic in demeanor, and implacable when matters of honor and justice are concerned.

- Hit Die: d10

- Base Attack Bonus: High.

- High Saves: Fortitude.

- Weapon Proficiencies: Simple and martial weapons.

- Armor Proficiencies: All types of armor (heavy, medium, and light).

- Skill Points: 2 + Int modifier per level, x4 at first level.

- Class Skills: Concentration, Craft Armor, Craft Weapon, Diplomacy, Intimidate, Knowledge: History, Knowledge: Nobility and Royalty, Sense Motive.

- Daisho Proficiency: In melee combat, a samurai favors the katana and the wakizashi. Because a samurai is trained in their use, he gains the Exotic Weapon Proficiency feat.

- Two Swords as One: At 2nd level, a samurai has learned to wield the katana and wakizashi together. He gains the Two-Weapon Fighting feat. He gains Improved Two Weapon Fighting at level 10, and Greater Two weapon fighting at level 16.

- Kiai Smite: Once per day, a samurai of 3rd level or higher can give a great cry during combat that invigorates him. When a samurai shouts, his next attack gains a bonus on the attack roll and damage roll equal to his Charisma modifier. At level 7, 12, and 17 he can make a kiai smite an additional time per day.

- Staredown: At 6th level, a samurai becomes able to strike fear into his foes by his mere presence. He gains a +4 bonus on intimidate checks. This increases to +6 at 10th level, and +8 at level 14.

- Iaijutsu Master: By 5th level, a samurai has become adept at iaijutsu,a fighting technique that concentrates on drawing his weapon and striking a foe foe in one fluid motion. He gains the lightning reflexes feat.

- Improved Initiative: At 8th level, a samurai has practiced iaijutsu techniques used in ritual duels between two samurai, and is able to anticipate when any enemy will attack. He now has the Improved Initiative feat.

- Frighful Presence: A 20th level samurai's bravery, honor, and fighting prowress have become legendary. When the samurai draws his blade, opponents within 30 feet must succeed on a will save (DC 20 + Cha Modifier) or be panicked for 4d6 rounds ( if they have 4 or fewer Hit Dice) or shaken for 4d6 rounds (if they have from 5 to 19 Hit Dice). Creatures with 20 or more Hit Dice are not effected. This ability has a cooldown of 5 minutes before it can be used again.