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==Hexen==

Hexens bear many curses, but rather than be a burden to the poor victim they have neutralized them, weaponized them, and turned their power outward.  Using the fell powers that surround them they weave discord and suffering wherever they go.

===Making a Hexen===

'''Abilities:''' A hexen’s spellcasting is [[Charisma]] based, though a decent hit dice and light armor allows them to draw closer than most spellcasters for touch range curses.  Therefore a good [[Dexterity]] and [[Constitution]] are suggested.  [[Wisdom]] will help with their final save, with [[Strength]] and [[Intelligence]] being the least important.

'''Races:''' Any.

'''Alignment:''' Any.

'''Starting Gold:''' 5d4&times;10 gp (125 gp).

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

{| class="zebra d20"
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<div>{{Anchor|Table: The Hexen}}</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
! colspan="10" | [[#Spells|Spells per Day]]
|-
! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
! 1<sup>st</sup> || 2<sup>nd</sup> || 3<sup>rd</sup> || 4<sup>th</sup> || 5<sup>th</sup> || 6<sup>th</sup> || 7<sup>th</sup> || 8<sup>th</sup> || 9<sup>th</sup>
|-
|1st||class="left" | +0 || +0 || +0 || +2
| class="left" | Cantrips, Hex, Ward Curse +1
|2||—||—||—||—||—||—||—||—
|-
|2nd||class="left" | +1 || +0 || +0 || +3
| class="left" | Identify Magic, Hex
|3||—||—||—||—||—||—||—||—
|-
|3rd||class="left" | +2 || +1 || +1 || +3
| class="left" | Ward Curse +2, Signature Kill
|4||2||—||—||—||—||—||—||—
|-
|4th||class="left" | +3 || +1 || +1 || +4
| class="left" | Hex
|5||3||—||—||—||—||—||—||—
|-
|5th||class="left" | +3 || +1 || +1 || +4
| class="left" | Ward Curse +3
|6||4||2||—||—||—||—||—||—
|-
|6th||class="left" | +4 || +2 || +2 || +5
| class="left" | Hex, Resist Cursed Object
|6||5||3||—||—||—||—||—||—
|-
|7th||class="left" | +5 || +2 || +2 || +5
| class="left" | Ward Curse +4
|6||6||4||2||—||—||—||—||—
|-
|8th||class="left" | +6 || +2 || +2 || +6
| class="left" | Hex
|6||6||5||3||—||—||—||—||—
|-
|9th||class="left" | +6 || +3 || +3 || +6
| class="left" | Ward Curse +5
|6||6||6||4||2||—||—||—||—
|-
|10th||class="left" | +7 || +3 || +3 || +7
| class="left" | Ignore Cursed Object, Hex (Major)
|6||6||6||5||3||—||—||—||—
|-
|11th||class="left" | +8 || +3 || +3 || +7
| class="left" | Ward Curse +6
|6||6||6||6||4||2||—||—||—
|-
|12th||class="left" | +9 || +4 || +4 || +8
| class="left" | Hex
|6||6||6||6||5||3||—||—||—
|-
|13th||class="left" | +9 || +4 || +4 || +8
| class="left" | Ward Curse +7
|6||6||6||6||6||4||2||—||—
|-
|14th||class="left" | +10 || +4 || +4 || +9
| class="left" | Empowered Cursed Object, Hex
|6||6||6||6||6||5||3||—||—
|-
|15th||class="left" | +11 || +5 || +5 || +9
| class="left" | Ward Curse +8
|6||6||6||6||6||6||4||2||—
|-
|16th||class="left" | +12 || +5 || +5 || +10
| class="left" | Hex
|6||6||6||6||6||6||5||3||—
|-
|17th||class="left" | +12 || +5 || +5 || +10
| class="left" | Deny Curse
|6||6||6||6||6||6||6||4||2
|-
|18th||class="left" | +13 || +6 || +6 || +11
| class="left" | Hex (Grand Hex)
|6||6||6||6||6||6||6||5||3
|-
|19th||class="left" | +14 || +6 || +6 || +11
| class="left" | Dying Spite
|6||6||6||6||6||6||6||6||4
|-
|20th||class="left" | +15 || +6 || +6 || +12
| class="left" | Eye of Death, Hex
|6||6||6||6||6||6||6||6||5
|- class="noalt"
| colspan="42" class="skill" |
'''Class Skills ([[Skill Points::4]] + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier per level, &times;4 at 1st level)'''<br/>
{{3.5e Skills|Appraise, 
Bluff, 
Concentration, 
Craft, 
Decipher Script, 
Disable Device, 
Hide, 
Intimidate, 
Knowledge (arcana) (dungeoneering) (religion) (the planes), 
Move Silently, 
Profession, 
Search, 
Sense Motive, 
Spellcraft, 
Tumble, 
Use Magic Device}}

====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Hexen.

'''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' Hexens are proficient in all simple weapons, plus the kama, kukri, sap, throwing axe, trident, and whip.  They are proficient in light armor and shields (but not tower shields).  Like bards, hexen can cast hexen spells in light armor without incurring the normal arcane spell failure chance.  Like any other arcane spellcaster, a hexen wearing medium or heavy armor incurs a chance of arcane spell failure if the spell in question has a somatic component.

'''{{Anchor|Spells}}:''' A hexen casts arcane spells which are drawn from the hexen spell list.  When you gain access to a new level of spells, you automatically know all the spells for that level on the hexen’s spell list.  You can cast any spell you know without preparing it ahead of time.  Essentially, your spell list is the same as your spells known list.

To cast a hexen spell you must have a [[Charisma]] score of 10 + the spell’s level.  The difficulty class for a saving throw against a hexen’s spell is 10 + the spell level + the hexen’s [[Cha]] modifier.  Like other spellcasters, a hexen can cast only a certain number of spells of each spell level per day.  The base daily spell allotment is given on Table: The Hexen.  In addition, you receive bonus spells for a high [[Charisma]] score.

A hexen need not prepare spells in advance.  You can cast any spell you know at any time, assuming you have not yet used up your spells per day for that spell level.  A hexen’s caster level is equivalent to his class level.

0&mdash;''[[SRD:Arcane Mark|arcane mark]], [[Belladone's Curse of Inconvenience (3.5e Spell)|belladone's curse of inconvenience]], [[SRD:Detect Magic|detect magic]], [[Hotfoot (3.5e Spell)|hotfoot]], [[Minor Harrow (3.5e Spell)|minor harrow]], [[SRD:Read Magic|read magic]], [[SRD:Touch of Fatigue|touch of fatigue]], [[Witch's Warts (3.5e Spell)|witch's warts]], [[Woundbite (3.5e Spell)|woundbite]]''.

1st&mdash;''backbiter<sup>SpC</sup>, [[Baleful Reduce Person (3.5e Spell)|baleful reduce person]], [[SRD:Bane|bane]], [[SRD:Chill Touch|chill touch]], [[SRD:Curse Water|curse water]], [[SRD:Doom|doom]], [[Kiden's Curse of Calling (3.5e Spell)|kiden's curse of calling]], [[Kiden's Harassing Spirit (3.5e Spell)|kiden's harassing spirit]], [[SRD:Lesser Confusion|lesser confusion]], [[Paranoia Haunt (3.5e Spell)|paranoia haunt]], [[Phantom Palm (3.5e Spell)|phantom palm]], [[Position Drift (3.5e Spell)|position drift]], [[Possessed Hand (3.5e Spell)|possessed hand]], [[Punish Violence (3.5e Spell)|punish violence]], [[Tag (3.5e Spell)|tag]]''.

2nd&mdash;''curse of ill fortune<sup>SpC</sup>, curse of impending blades<sup>SpC</sup>, decomposition<sup>SpC</sup>, [[SRD:Desecrate|desecrate]], [[Dire Wound (3.5e Spell)|dire wound]], [[SRD:Fire Trap|fire trap]], infernal wound<sup>SpC</sup>, [[Inflict Psychosis (3.5e Spell)|inflict psychosis]], mark of the outcast<sup>SpC</sup>, ray of weakness<sup>SpC</sup>, shroud of undeath<sup>SpC</sup>, [[Vile Strike (3.5e Spell)|vile strike]], [[Voodoo Doll (3.5e Spell)|voodoo doll]], wave of grief<sup>SpC</sup>, [[SRD:Zone of Truth|zone of truth]]''.

3rd&mdash;''[[Alien Limb (3.5e Spell)|alien limb]], [[SRD:Animate Dead|animate dead]], [[Babble (3.5e Spell)|babble]], [[SRD:Bestow Curse|bestow curse]], [[SRD:Blindness/Deafness|blindness/deafness]], [[SRD:Contagion|contagion]], [[Curse of Acting Manually (3.5e Spell)|curse of acting manually]], [[SRD:Diminish Plants|diminish plants]], [[Ell's Erratic Lifespark (3.5e Spell)|ell's erratic lifespark]], [[Infectious Affliction (3.5e Spell)|infectious affliction]], mass curse of impending blades<sup>SpC</sup>, [[SRD:Remove Blindness/Deafness|remove blindness/deafness]], [[Polymorphic Hypnotism (3.5e Spell)|polymorphic hypnotism]], [[SRD:Remove Curse|remove curse]], [[SRD:Remove Disease|remove disease]], unluck<sup>SpC</sup>, [[SRD:Sepia Snake Sigil|sepia snake sigil]], [[Tonguebite (3.5e Spell)|tonguebite]]''.

4th&mdash;''backlash<sup>SpC</sup>, [[SRD:Blight|blight]], [[Burden (3.5e Spell)|burden]], [[SRD:Confusion|confusion]], [[SRD:Crushing Despair|crushing despair]], [[Curse of Qwop (3.5e Spell)|curse of qwop]], [[Curse of Spell Allergy (3.5e Spell)|curse of spell allergy]], [[Dig Your Own Grave (3.5e Spell)|dig your own grave]], [[SRD:Dimensional Anchor|dimensional anchor]], [[Fated Consequences (3.5e Spell)|fated consequences]], [[Create Thrall (3.5e Spell)|create thrall]], [[SRD:Lesser Geas|lesser geas]], [[SRD:Phantasmal Killer|phantasmal killer]], revenance<sup>SpC</sup>, [[Shrinking Curse (3.5e Spell)|shrinking curse]], sword of deception<sup>SpC</sup>, wither limb<sup>SpC</sup>''.

5th&mdash;''[[SRD:Baleful Polymorph|baleful polymorph]], [[Belladone's Shared Fortune/Misfortune (3.5e Spell)|belladone's shared fortune/misfortune]], [[SRD:Break Enchantment|break enchantment]], [[Curse Object (3.5e Spell)|curse object]], [[Curse of Misfortune (3.5e Spell)|curse of misfortune]], [[Dreadful Affliction (3.5e Spell)|deadful affliction]], [[SRD:Feeblemind|feeblemind]], graymantle<sup>SpC</sup>, [[Hedgehog Curse (3.5e Spell)|hedgehog curse]], [[Liefeld's Curse (3.5e Spell)|liefeld's curse]], [[SRD:Mark of Justice|mark of justice]], mass curse of ill fortune<sup>SpC</sup>, jungle’s rapture<sup>SpC</sup>, [[Sensory Deprivation (3.5e Spell)|sensory deprivation]], spiritwall<sup>SpC</sup>, [[SRD:Unhallow|unhallow]]''.

6th&mdash;''[[Belladone's Death Curse of Snakes (3.5e Spell)|belladone's death curse of snakes]], [[SRD:Create Undead|create undead]], [[Curse of the Dust Body (3.5e Spell)|curse of the dust body]], [[Curse of the Kender (3.5e Spell)|curse of the kender]], cursed blade<sup>SpC</sup>, [[SRD:Eyebite|eyebite]], [[Fatal Geas (3.5e Spell)|fatal geas]], [[Final Destination (3.5e Spell)|final destination]], [[SRD:Flesh to Stone|flesh to stone]], [[Force Mortality (3.5e Spell)|force mortality]], [[SRD:Geas/Quest|geas/quest]], ghoul gauntlet<sup>SpC</sup>, [[Greater Crushing Despair (3.5e Spell)|greater crushing despair]], [[Haunting Death Curse (3.5e Spell)|haunting death curse]], [[Hunger of the Deep (3.5e Spell)|hunger of the deep]], ray of entropy<sup>SpC</sup>, ruby ray of reversal<sup>SpC</sup>, [[SRD:Stone to Flesh|stone to flesh]]''.

7th&mdash;''[[Came Back Wrong (3.5e Spell)|came back wrong]], [[Crawl Away Head (3.5e Spell)|crawl away head]], energy ebb<sup>SpC</sup>, greater bestow curse<sup>SpC</sup>, [[SRD:Insanity|insanity]], [[Minimal Effort (3.5e Spell)|minimal effort]], scourge<sup>SpC</sup>, symphonic nightmare<sup>SpC</sup>, [[Transfixing Object (3.5e Spell)|transfixing object]], withering palm<sup>SpC</sup>''.

8th&mdash;''blackfire<sup>SpC</sup>, [[SRD:Create Greater Undead|create greater undead]], [[Imbue Will (3.5e Spell)|imbue will]], [[SRD:Maddening Scream|maddening scream]], [[Ray of Darkest Desires (3.5e Spell)|ray of darkest desires]], [[Seed of Influence (3.5e Spell)|seed of influence]], [[SRD:Temporal Stasis|temporal stasis]], [[True Bewitching (3.5e Spell)|true bewitching]]''.

9th&mdash;''[[An Eternal Curse Upon Thee (3.5e Spell)|an eternal curse upon thee]], [[Cursed One (3.5e Spell)|cursed one]], [[SRD:Mage's Disjunction|mage's disjunction]], [[Sleeper Agent (3.5e Spell)|sleeper agent]], [[SRD:Soul Bind|soul bind]], vile death<sup>SpC</sup>, [[SRD:Weird|weird]]''.

'''{{Anchor|Cantrips}}:''' Hexens know cantrips, or 0th level spells.  They are cast like any other spell, but they do not consume any slots and may be used again.

'''{{Anchor|Hex}}:''' Hexens learn a number of supernatural abilities called Hexes, identical to the class feature of the [pathfinder witch].  They may select from the list of hexes available to the witch, and it is used in the same way except that it’s Difficulty Class for saving throws is based off the hexen’s [[Charisma]] modifier.  A hexen learns an additional hex at 2nd and every two levels beyond.  Unless otherwise noted, using a hex is a standard action that does not provoke an attack of opportunity.

'''{{Anchor|Ward Curse}}:''' The hexen who is learned in the art of curses is also able to defend from similar abilities.  They gain a +1 insight bonus on saves against curses (any effect with curse in its name or resolved by ‘’remove curse’’ or ‘’break enchantment’’), petrification, and polymorphing effects.  This bonus increases by 1 at 3rd and every two levels, to a maximum of +8 at 15th.

'''''{{Anchor|Identify Magic}}'' {{Sp}}:''' The 2nd level hexen can identify magical properties in search for broken, corrupt, or cursed objects.  They gain ‘’[[SRD:Identify|identify]]’’ as a spell-like ability at will.

'''{{Anchor|Signature Kill}} {{Su}}:''' At 3rd level, the hexen begins to slowly collect curses unto themselves which they can employ upon creatures upon the moment of their demise.  When a hexen slays a creature, they can choose to employ their signature kill which marks the body in a repeatable, recognizable way unique to the hexen.  The corpse may appear to be far more decayed than normal, or its face curved into a hideous grin, or covered in black runes.  All changes are superficial and do not affect the condition of the corpse.  The alterations are considered a curse with permanent duration, removed immediately by any effect which removes curses.

'''{{Anchor|Resist Cursed Object}}:''' If the hexen falls victim to a cursed object which they cannot drop or remove, or which invokes some manner of control or compulsion, the 6th level and higher level hexen can resist its influence.  Any saving throw associated with the item’s curse can be retried once an hour even if it normally would not permit it. 

'''{{Anchor|Ignore Cursed Object}}:''' At 10th level and beyond, a hexen can ignore the negative effects of using cursed items.

'''{{Anchor|Major Hex}}:''' At 10th level and every two levels thereafter, a hexen may select from the major hexes list whenever they could select a new hex.

'''{{Anchor|Empowered Cursed Object}}:''' The 14th level hexen learns to employ cursed items to greater effect.  Not only can they ignore the negative effect of cursed items, but they may use it as an optional focus component to their spellcasting, allowing them to cast any “curse” spell they cast without provoking attacks of opportunity.

'''{{Anchor|Deny Curse}}:''' The 17th level hexen becomes immune to curses, petrification, and harmful polymorph effects or unwilling transformations.

'''{{Anchor|Grand Hex}}:''' Starting at 18th level and every two levels thereafter, a hexen may select from the grand hexes list whenever they could select a new hex.

'''{{Anchor|Dying Spite}}:''' If the 19th level hexen should fall below 0 hp, they may use an immediate action to cast any standard action spell against the source of their attack.  If it is a killing blow, the DC of the effect increases by +4.

'''''{{Anchor|Eye of Death}}'' {{Sp}}:''' At 20th level, a hexen can glare curses into the soul of the feeble to fatal effect.  As a standard action any creature within 30 ft with 40 hp or less immediately dies, no save.  This is a death effect, but may otherwise be done at will.

====Human Hexen Starting Package====

'''Weapons:''' Longspear.

'''Skill Selection:''' Pick a number of skills equal to 5 + [[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" | Intimidation || 4 || [[Cha]] || &mdash;
|- class=
| class="left" | Knowledge Arcana || 4 || [[Int]] || &mdash;
|- class=
| class="left" | Spellcraft || 4 || [[Int]] || &mdash;
|- class=
| class="left" | Use Magic Device || 4 || [[Cha]] || &mdash;
|}

'''Feat:''' Iron Will.

'''Bonus Feats:''' Spell Focus Necromancy..

'''Gear:''' Chain Shirt.

'''Gold:''' 20 gp..

===Campaign Information===

====Playing a Hexen====

'''Religion:''' Hexen are sometimes associated with deities of curses, often evil deities.  But they may as well also be those victimized by curses who learned how to turn its power outward.

'''Other Classes:''' Hexens are a spooky sort.  They are likely to be seen on par with necromancers (which they also make fine necromancers themselves, placing curses upon corpses to rise once more).

'''Combat:''' You are a debuffer, via the power of hexes and the power of spells.  You have enough muscle and durability to stand in close combat, as many potent spells are also touch spells.

====Hexen Lore====

Characters with ranks in Knowledge Arcana can research Hexen to learn more about them.  When a character makes a skill check, read or paraphrase the following, including information from lower DCs.

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ Knowledge Arcana
! DC || class="left" | Result
|- 
| 10 || class="left" | Hexen are cursemongers, who use the power of curses and debuffs to weaken their opponents.
|- 
| 15 || class="left" | Hexen themselves are resistant to curses, and sometimes carry cursed items for fun and profit.
|- 
| 20 || class="left" | Powerful hexen are capable of not only high level spells and hexes, but also the ability to curse creatures who would fell them in battle.
|- 
| 30 || class="left" | Those that reach this level of success can learn about specific hexens, their whereabouts, motives, and other important details..
|}

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Article Balance	Very High +
Author	Eiji-kun +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Moderate +
Class Ability	Spontaneous Arcane Spellcasting +
Class Ability Progression	Full +
Fortitude Save Progression	Poor +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Length	20 +
Minimum Level	0 +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Reflex Save Progression	Poor +
Skill	Appraise +, Bluff +, Concentration +, Craft +, Decipher Script +, Disable Device +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Knowledge +, Move Silently +, Profession +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Spellcraft +, Tumble + and Use Magic Device +
Skill Points	4 +
Summary	A beguiler-style full list caster focused on the power of curses. +
Title	Hexen +
Will Save Progression	Good +