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{{3.5e Class Data
|summary=A non-spellcasting cleric using spell-like abilities.
|minlevel=1
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==Deacon==

A deacon is essentially a non-spellcasting cleric, hailing from the believers who are unable or unwilling to cast spells but still wish to serve their deity or philosophy. A deacon usually serve a subordinate as a cleric or priest, aiding the minister or the faithful in their worship. However in some churches where spellcasting is seen in a negative light deacons can take the role of the main ministers. That said the deacon class do offer minor spellcasting in the form of spell-like abilities.

===Making a Deacon===

A deacon work best in a group where they can use [[SRD:Aid Another|Aid Another]], their spell-like abilities make them very versatile at low level and give them a lot of staying power at later levels. Since a deacon do not need high mental ability score to make use of his spell-like abilities and most of their class feature are based on character level instead of class level the deacon make for a good multiclasssing choice.

'''Abilities:''' A deacon is not dependent on any ability scores. A high mental ability score may be useful for their spell-like abilities.

'''Races:''' Any.

'''Alignment:''' A deacon has the same alignment restriction as a [[SRD:Cleric|Cleric]].

'''Starting Gold:''' As [[SRD:Cleric|Cleric]]

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

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|classname=Deacon
|hitdie=10
|length=6
|bab=Moderate
|fort=Good
|ref=Poor
|will=Good
|special1=[[#Access Domain|Access Domain]] ''(1st Power)'', [[#Humble Servant|Humble Servant]] +1, [[#Minor Rites|Minor Rites]]
|special2=[[#Access Domain|Access Domain]] ''(1st Spell-Likes)'', [[#Bonus Feat|Bonus Feat]]
|special3=[[#Humble Servant|Humble Servant]] +2, [[#Turn or Rebuke Undead|Turn or Rebuke Undead]]
|special4=[[#Access Domain|Access Domain]] ''(2nd Power)'', [[#Bonus Feat|Bonus Feat]]
|special5=[[#Access Domain|Access Domain]] ''(2nd Spell-Likes)'', [[#Minor Rites|Improved Minor Rites]]
|special6=[[#Blessed Assistance|Blessed Assistance]], [[#Bonus Feat|Bonus Feat]], [[#Humble Servant|Humble Servant]] +3
|skillpoints=6
|skills=Appraise, 
Bluff, 
Climb, 
Concentration, 
Craft, 
Decipher Script, 
Diplomacy, 
Disguise, 
Escape Artist, 
Forgery, 
Gather Information, 
Handle Animal, 
Heal, 
Intimidate, 
Jump, 
Knowledge (Religion), 
Listen, 
Perform, 
Profession, 
Ride, 
Search, 
Sense Motive, 
Sleight of Hand, 
Speak Language, 
Spellcraft, 
Spot, 
Swim, 
Use Magic Device}}

====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Deacon.

'''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' A deacon is proficient with all simple weapon, his deity's favored weapon as well as light and medium armor and all shield (except tower shield).

'''{{Anchor|Access Domain}}:''' At 1st level a deacon receive [[Access Divine Power (3.5e Feat)|Access Divine Power]] for one domain granted by his deity or philosophy, at 2nd level she gain [[Access Divine Spell-Likes (3.5e Feat)|Access Divine Spell-Likes]] for that domain.

At 4th level the deacon once again receive [[Access Divine Power (3.5e Feat)|Access Divine Power]] for one domain granted by his deity or philosophy, at 5th level she gain [[Access Divine Spell-Likes (3.5e Feat)|Access Divine Spell-Likes]] for that domain.

'''{{Anchor|Humble Servant}} {{Ex}}:''' A deacon is a servant of the temple and his or her main duty is to aid the faithful, whenever he use the [[SRD:Aid Another|Aid Another]] he grant an additional +1 bonus to the check, the bonus increase by a further point at 3rd and 6th level. When using [[SRD:Aid Another|Aid Another]] on a member of the same faith the bonus last for 3 rounds instead of one action, although it only assist the same type of action (so if used to aid an attack roll it only apply to attack roll).

'''{{Anchor|Minor Rites}} {{Sp}}:''' A deacon is able to perform minor rites as a 1 round action, replicating the effect of any orison on [[SRD:Cleric|Cleric]] spell list. When a creature is affected by minor rites it cannot be affected by another for 1 hour. The deacon must still pay all XP or material cost for his minor rites and must possess a [[SRD:Holy Symbol|Holy or Unholy Symbol]].

At 5th level a deacon may also use minor rites to replicate the effect of [[SRD:Bless|''bless'']], [[SRD:Bless Weapon|''bless weapon'']], [[SRD:Bless Water|''bless water'']] and [[SRD:Divine Favor|''divine favor'']]. An evil deacon uses the evil versions of the spells.

'''{{Anchor|Bonus Feat}}:''' At 2nd level and each even level thereafter, a deacon receive a bonus feat from the following list: [[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]], [[Dark Knowledge (3.5e Feat)|Dark Knowledge]], [[SRD:Endurance|Endurance]], [[Forbidden Knowledge (3.5e Feat)|Forbidden Knowledge]], [[SRD:Skill Focus|Skill Focus]], [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] (deity's favored weapon) or any [Divine], <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Minion (3.5e Feat Type)|Minion]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>, [Exalted] or [Vile] feat. The deacon must still meet all prerequisites for the feat.

'''{{Anchor|Turn or Rebuke Undead}} {{Su}}:''' A 3rd level deacon has the ability to turn or rebuke undead as a [[SRD:Cleric|Cleric]] of his character level.

'''{{Anchor|Blessed Assistance}} {{Ex}}:''' A 6th level deacon can now use Aid Another as an immediate action and may aid creatures within close range. He may even aid a divine caster cast a spell, granting his Aid Another bonus to caster level for the purpose of piercing spell resistance and increase the Spell's DC (if Any) by half the bonus.

====Ex-Deacon====

As a [[SRD:Cleric|Cleric]].


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Article Balance	Very High +
Author	Leziad +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Moderate +
Class Ability	Other +
Class Ability Progression	Other +
Fortitude Save Progression	Good +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Length	6 +
Minimum Level	1 +
Rating	Unrated +
Reflex Save Progression	Poor +
Skill	Appraise +, Bluff +, Climb +, Concentration +, Craft +, Decipher Script +, Diplomacy +, Disguise +, Escape Artist +, Forgery +, Gather Information +, Handle Animal +, Heal +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Knowledge +, Listen +, Perform +, Profession +, Ride +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Sleight of Hand +, Speak Language +, Spellcraft +, Spot +, Swim + and Use Magic Device +
Skill Points	6 +
Summary	A non-spellcasting cleric using spell-like abilities. +
Title	Deacon +
Will Save Progression	Good +