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{{#set:Summary=A forcemaster has the power to manipulate the forces of gravity, magnetism and nuclear energy, along with the strength to fight in close combat unarmed.
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|Minimum Level=1
|Base Attack Bonus Progression=Good
|Fortitude Save Progression=Poor
|Reflex Save Progression=Good
|Will Save Progression=Poor
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|Class Ability Progression=Other
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==Forcemaster==
A forcemaster has the power to manipulate the forces of gravity, magnetism and nuclear energy, along with the strength to fight in close combat unarmed.

===Making a Forcemaster===

A Forcemaster is a great class for close quarters combat. It contains the strength to fight enemies, along with class features to overwhelm them in battle. Sometimes, his class features could end up hurting his allies too, so they may want to stay away from him.

'''Abilities:''' [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] is the most important attribute for dealing the most damage. [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] is also important to increase AC.

'''Races:''' [[SRD:Human|Humans]] and [[SRD:Gnome|Gnomes]] are the most likely to be a forcemaster, with their high levels of curiosity required to begin dabbling in the arts of manipulating forces. [[SRD:Dwarf|Dwarves]] are unlikely to be a forcemaster with their distaste for such a trade.

'''Alignment:''' Such as the forces, a forcemaster must follow a strict routine and must practice discipline if he wishes to manipulate the forces (Any Non-Chaotic).

'''Starting Gold:''' 4d4&times;10 gp (100 gp)

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

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<div>{{Anchor|Table: The Forcemaster}}</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
|-
! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
|-
|1st||class="left" | +1 || +0 || +2 || +0
| class="left" | [[#Force Aura|Force Aura]], [[#Force Palm|Force Palm]]
|-
|2nd||class="left" | +2 || +0 || +3 || +0
| class="left" | [[#Magnetic Palms|Magnetic Palms]]
|-
|3rd||class="left" | +3 || +1 || +3 || +1
| class="left" | [[#Improved Force Palm|Improved Force Palm]]
|-
|4th||class="left" | +4 || +1 || +4 || +1
| class="left" | [[#Defy Gravity|Defy Gravity]]
|-
|5th||class="left" | +5 || +1 || +4 || +1
| class="left" | [[#Hold With Gravity|Hold With Gravity]]
|-
|6th||class="left" | +6/+1 || +2 || +5 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Ball of Force|Ball of Force]]
|-
|7th||class="left" | +7/+2 || +2 || +5 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Improved Force Aura|Improved Force Aura]], [[#Improved Force Palm|Improved Force Palm]]
|-
|8th||class="left" | +8/+3 || +2 || +6 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Radiation Storage|Radiation Storage]], [[#Radiation Bolt|Radiation Bolt]]
|-
|9th||class="left" | +9/+4 || +3 || +6 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Master of Gravity|Master of Gravity]]
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|10th||class="left" | +10/+5 || +3 || +7 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Nuclear Touch|Nuclear Touch]]
|- class="noalt"
| colspan="42" class="skill" |
'''Class Skills ([[Skill Points::2]] + [[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:Climb Skill|Climb}} ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Craft Skill|Craft}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{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:Profession Skill|Profession}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Swim Skill|Swim}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
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====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Forcemaster.

'''{{Anchor|Weapon and Armor Proficiency}}:''' A forcemaster is proficient with all simple weapons and with light and medium armor (but not shields).


'''{{Anchor|Force Aura}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' A forcemaster has the ability to increase or decrease the strength of gravity, magnetism, and nuclear energy within a 10 foot radius at will as an [[SRD:Immediate Actions|Immediate Action]]. When the power of the forces is increased or decreased, some skills and actions receive a circumstance bonus or penalty. This bonus or penalty affects you, and anyone within a 10 foot radius of you. Anyone throwing a melee weapon or an item that is heavier than 1 pound into or out of the aura receives a penalty to the attack roll for the sudden change in gravity (represented on graph). This penalty does not affect arrows, extremely light thrown items, or thrown items moving at a high velocity (like a giant throwing a boulder). This ability stays intact until the forcemaster dismisses it with an immediate action, uses the ability again, or is unconscious. 

{| class="zebra d20"
! Modified !! Force Increased !! Force Decreased
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| Balance || +1 DC || -1 DC
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| Climb || +2 DC || -2 DC
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| Jump || +4 DC || -4 DC
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| Swim || +2 DC || -2 DC
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| Tumble || +2 DC || -2 DC
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| Armor Class || -2 AC || None
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| Speed || -5 || None
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| Ranged Attack Roll Penalty || -1 || -1
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'''{{Anchor|Force Palm}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' Forcemasters often prefer to fight unarmed, using the powers of gravity and magnetism as their weapon. A forcemaster has a [[SRD:Natural Weapon|Natural Weapon]] (slam), which can only be used when the forcemaster is unarmed. If the slam hits, it deals 2d6 damage (for a medium sized race, 1d10 for small races and 3d6 for large races) plus his Strength modifier and a half (Unless the forcemaster's race has a secondary natural attack, then only add the strength modifier). Unlike other natural weapons, he may make iterative slam attacks if he has sufficient BAB. His unarmed strike also deals 1d6 damage (1d4 for small, 1d8 for large) instead of 1d3 damage. A 1st level forcemaster also gains Improved Unarmed Strike as a bonus feat.


'''{{Anchor|Magnetic Palms}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' A 2nd level forcemaster gains the ability to apply magnetism to his palms at will. The forcemaster gets +6 bonus when attempting to [[SRD:Disarm|Disarm]] an enemy while unarmed, if the object they are attempting to take is made of steel or iron. The forcemaster gets +6 bonus when an enemy attempts to disarm him of an object made of steel or iron. The forcemaster gets a +6 bonus when attempting to [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]] any object or wall made of iron or steel (it is still impossible to climb a smooth vertical wall under this circumstance). The forcemaster gets a +3 bonus to [[SRD:Grapple|Grapple]] checks if the opponent is wearing steel armor.


'''{{Anchor|Improved Force Palm}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At 3rd level, Force Palm deals 2d8 damage for medium races (2d6 for small, 3d8 for large). At 7th level, Force Palm deals 2d10 damage for medium races (2d8 for small, 4d8 for large).


'''{{Anchor|Defy Gravity}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At 4th level, forcemasters get a 15 DC bonus to all [[SRD:Balance Skill|Balance]], [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]], and [[SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble]] checks.


'''{{Anchor|Hold With Gravity}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At 5th level, once every 1d4 turns, the forcemaster can hold a person in place. The effect of this feature is the same as the [[SRD:Hold Monster|Hold Monster]] spell, except it behaves as a [[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Supernatural]] ability and not a [[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-Like|Spell-Like]] ability.


'''{{Anchor|Ball of Force}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At 6th level, the forcemaster may launch a ball of force at an opponent at will as a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]]. The projectile [[SRD:Bull Rush|bull rushes]] the opponent. It does not provoke an [[SRD:Attacks of Opportunity|attack of opportunity]]. The strength check of the ball is equal to d20 + (the number of levels in forcemaster / 3). This ball can be shot from up to 20 feet away, and can also be shot from point blank.


'''{{Anchor|Improved Force Aura}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At 7th level, all bonuses and penalties applied by Force Aura are doubled.


'''{{Anchor|Radiation Storage}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At 8th level, a forcemaster has the ability to collect radiation in his sleep (without any harm to his own body), and use it to perform Radiation Bolt. A level 10 forcemaster can also use this same energy to perform Nuclear Touch. A forcemaster can only use one of the attacks once per day, as long as the forcemaster gets a full night of sleep beforehand (8 hours).


'''{{Anchor|Radiation Bolt}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At 8th level, a forcemaster has the ability to shoot the energy collected in his body during sleep at an enemy in a concentrated bolt. This ability can be used once a day, as long as the forcemaster gets a full night of sleep beforehand (and has not performed Nuclear Touch earlier in the day). The bolt has an area of a 120 foot line shot from the caster's palm. Shooting the bolt is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|Standard Action]]. The bolt of radiation deals 1d6 damage per level in forcemaster (maximum 10d6) to each creature within its area (including allies).


'''{{Anchor|Master of Gravity}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At 9th level, Forcemasters get a 30 DC bonus to all [[SRD: Balance Skill|Balance]], [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]], and [[SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble]] checks. This does not stack with Defy Gravity.


'''{{Anchor|Nuclear Touch}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At 10th level, Forcemasters get the ability to release all of the nuclear energy stored in their sleep into a single enemy as a [[SRD:Standard Actions|Standard Action]]. This ability can be used once a day, as long as the forcemaster gets a full night of sleep beforehand (and has not performed Radiation Bolt earlier in the day). Your successful melee touch attack deals 15d6 points of damage.


====Ex-Forcemasters====

Ex-forcemasters have lost the discipline to continue on their path. They may retain the skills they already know, but may not learn any more.


===Campaign Information===

====Playing a Forcemaster====

'''Religion:''' Many forcemasters do not follow a deity, as their primary fascination is with their world around them, and not the realms of the gods. When a forcemaster does have a deity, the most common deity for them is Boccob.

'''Other Classes:''' Most classes feel uncomfortable around the forcemaster. Arcane classes respect his pursuit of knowledge, but dislike how he engages in close combat. Other classes feel uncomfortable around him because of his force aura.

'''Combat:''' The forcemaster can be a worthy close quarters combatant, but his features allow him to assume some support roles as well.

'''Advancement:''' When a forcemaster multiclasses, he usually prefers a class that can fight well without a weapon. Monk may be a good choice, but he could also multiclass as a sorcerer to have far range magical attacks when he cant run up in time.

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Article Balance	Moderate +
Author	xcrissxcrossx +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Good +
Class Ability	Other +
Class Ability Progression	Other +
Fortitude Save Progression	Poor +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Length	10 +
Minimum Level	1 +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Reflex Save Progression	Good +
Skill	Balance +, Climb +, Craft +, Escape Artist +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Profession +, Swim + and Tumble +
Skill Points	2 +
Summary	A forcemaster has the power to manipulate the forces of gravity, magnetism and nuclear energy, along with the strength to fight in close combat unarmed. +
Title	Forcemaster +
Will Save Progression	Poor +