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==Swiftblade==

Extremely fast and dexterous, the Swiftblade is the epitome of speed.

===Making a Swiftblade===
A Swiftblade is the balance of speed and strength.

The Swiftblade is a melee fighter, but due to her high Dexterity, she can hold her own at a range.

'''Abilities:''' Dexterity, obviously.  Also, Strength and Constitution are important to do and take more damage, respectively.

'''Races:''' Most commonly Elves and Humans, and rarely any barbaric race.  Similar to the monk.

'''Alignment:''' Any non-[[Chaotic]].

'''Starting Gold:''' 6d4&times;10 gp (150 gp).

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

{| class="zebra d20"
|+Table: The Swiftblade<br>
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" | Fly Speed
! rowspan="2" | Land Speed<br/>Bonus
! rowspan="2" | AC Bonus
|-
! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|1st|| class="left" | +1 || +0 || +2 || +0 
| class="left" | Weapon Finesse, Two-Weapon Fighting, Extreme Speed 10ft 1/day, Evasion
|—||+0ft||+0
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|2nd|| class="left" | +2 || +0 || +3 || +0 
| class="left" | Firm Control, Uncanny Dodge
|—||+0ft||+0
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|3rd|| class="left" | +3 || +1 || +3 || +1 
| class="left" | Two-Weapon Defense
|—||+10ft||+0
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|4th||class="left" | +4 || +1 || +4 || +1 
| class="left" | Extreme Speed 15ft
|40ft, clumsy||+10ft||+1
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|5th||class="left" | +5 || +1 || +4 || +1 
| class="left" | Improved Evasion
|40ft, clumsy||+20ft||+1
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|6th||class="left" | +6/+1 || +2 || +5 || +2 
| class="left" | Improved Two-Weapon Fighting, Extreme Speed 2/day
|40ft, clumsy||+20ft||+1
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|7th||class="left" | +7/+2 || +2 || +5 || +2 
| class="left" | Extreme Speed 20ft, Improved Firm Control
|40ft, clumsy||+30ft||+1
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|8th||class="left" | +8/+3 || +2 || +6 || +2 
| class="left" | 
|60ft, poor||+30ft||+2
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|9th||class="left" | +9/+4 || +3 || +6 || +3 
| class="left" | 
|60ft, poor||+40ft||+2
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|10th||class="left" | +10/+5 || +3 || +7 || +3 
| class="left" | Extreme Speed 25ft, Improved Uncanny Dodge
|60ft, poor||+40ft||+2
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|11th||class="left" | +11/+6/+1 || +3 || +7 || +3 
| class="left" | Greater Two-Weapon Fighting, Extreme Speed 3/day
|60ft, poor||+50ft||+2
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|12th||class="left" | +12/+7/+2 || +4 || +8 || +4 
| class="left" | 
|80ft, average||+50ft||+3
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|13th||class="left" | +13/+8/+3 || +4 || +8 || +4 
| class="left" | Greater Firm Control, Extreme Speed 30ft
|80ft, average||+60ft||+3
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|14th||class="left" | +14/+9/+4 || +4 || +9 || +4 
| class="left" | 
|80ft, average||+60ft||+3
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|15th||class="left" | +15/+10/+5 || +5 || +9 || +5 
| class="left" | 
|80ft, average||+70ft||+3
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|16th||class="left" | +16/+11/+6/+1 || +5 || +10 || +5 
| class="left" | Extreme Speed 35 ft, Extreme Speed 4/day
|100ft, good||+70ft||+4
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|17th||class="left" | +17/+12/+7/+2 || +5 || +10 || +5 
| class="left" | 
|100ft, good||+80ft||+4
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|18th||class="left" | +18/+13/+8/+3 || +6 || +11 || +6 
| class="left" | 
|100ft, good||+80ft||+4
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|19th||class="left" | +19/+14/+9/+4 || +6 || +11 || +6 
| class="left" | Extreme Speed 40 ft
|100ft, good||+90ft||+4
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
|20th||class="left" | +20/+15/+10/+5 || +6 || +12 || +6 
| class="left" | Perfect Two-Weapon Fighting
|120ft, perfect||+90ft||+5
|-
| colspan="42" class="skill" |
'''Class Skills (4 + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier per level, &times;4 at 1st level)'''<br/>
[[SRD:Balance Skill|Balance]] ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]] ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]), [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] ([[SRD:Constitution|Con]]), [[SRD:Craft Skill|Craft]] ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), [[SRD:Escape Artist Skill|Escape Artist]] ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]), [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (arcana) ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]] ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), [[SRD:Profession Skill|Profession]] ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), [[SRD:Swim Skill|Swim]] ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]), [[SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble]] ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]).
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====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Swiftblade.

'''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' Swiftblades are proficient with all simple and martial weapons.  They are not proficient with any armour or shields.

When wearing armor, using a shield, or carrying a medium or heavy load, a Swiftblade loses all non-extraordinary abilities.

'''Extreme Speed ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At level 1, the Swiftblade can instantaneously move 10ft, making attack rolls on each creature in the squares she passes through (even allies).  She does not have to make a tumble check to move through the squares.  Any extra attacks (i.e. flurry of blows, off-hand attack, or high base attack bonus) are also done.  These attacks count as if the target(s) were flanked and have a bonus to the attack roll(s) equal to half the Swiftblade's level (rounded up).  This ability takes a full-round action and does not provoke an Attack of Opportunity.  It can be used one time per day every five levels, and the distance moved increases by 5ft every three levels.

'''Evasion ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' At level 1, a Swiftblade gains evasion. If exposed to any effect that normally allows her to attempt a [[SRD:Saving Throw|Reflex]] [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] for half damage, she takes no damage with a successful [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]]. The evasion ability can only be used if the Swiftblade is wearing no armor.

'''Weapon Finesse:''' At level 1, the Swiftblade gets [[Weapon Finesse]] as a bonus feat, even if she does not have the prerequisite for it, but only when she is wearing no armor or shield and has a light load.

'''Two-Weapon Fighting:''' At level 1, the Swiftblade gets [[Two-Weapon Fighting]] as a bonus feat, even if she does not have the prerequisite for it, but only when she is wearing no armor or shield and has a light load.

'''Uncanny Dodge ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' At level 2, a Swiftblade retains her [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] bonus to [[SRD:AC|AC]] (if any) regardless of being caught [[SRD:Flat-Footed|flat-footed]] or struck by an [[SRD:Invisible|invisible]] attacker. (She still loses any [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] bonus to [[SRD:AC|AC]] if immobilized.)

'''Firm Grip ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' At level 2, the Swiftblade adds her full Strength modifier to her off-hand attack, and not half.

'''Land Speed Bonus ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At level 3, the Swiftblade gets an enhancement bonus to her land speed as she levels up.

'''Two-Weapon Defense:''' At level 3, the Swiftblade gets [[Two-Weapon Defense]] as a bonus feat, even if she does not have the prerequisites for it, but only when she is wearing no armor or shield and has a light load.

'''Fly Speed ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At level 4, the Swiftblade gets a flight speed that increases as she levels up.

'''AC Bonus ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' At level 4, the Swiftblade gets a dodge bonus that increases as she levels up.

'''Improved Evasion ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' This ability, gained at level 10, works like evasion (see above). A Swiftblade takes no damage at all on successful [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throws]] against attacks that allow a [[SRD:Saving Throw|Reflex]] [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] for half damage. What’s more, she takes only half damage even if she fails her [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]].

'''Improved Two-Weapon Fighting:''' At level 6, the Swiftblade gets [[Improved Two-Weapon Fighting]] as a bonus feat, even if she does not have the prerequisites for it, but only when she is wearing no armor or shield and has a light load.

'''Improved Firm Grip ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' At level 7, the Swiftblade gets a +2 bonus to attack rolls made while wielding two weapons.

'''Improved Uncanny Dodge ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' At level 10, a Swiftblade can no longer be flanked. This defense denies [[SRD:Rogue|rogues]] the ability to use flank attacks to sneak attack the Swiftblade. The exception to this defense is that a [[SRD:Rogue|rogue]] at least four levels higher than the Swiftblade can flank her (and thus sneak attack her).

'''Greater Two-Weapon Fighting:''' At level 11, the Swiftblade gets [[Greater Two-Weapon Fighting]] as a bonus feat, even if she does not have the prerequisites for it, but only when she is wearing no armor or shield and has a light load.

'''Greater Firm Grip ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' At level 13, the Swiftblade gets an additional +2 bonus to attack rolls made while wielding two weapons.

'''Perfect Two-Weapon Fighting:''' At level 20, the Swiftblade gets [[SRD:Perfect_Two-Weapon_Fighting|Perfect Two-Weapon Fighting]] as a bonus feat, even if she does not have the prerequisites for it, but only when she is wearing no armor or shield and has a light load.

====Ex-Swiftblades====

Swiftblades that become non-lawful lose all non-extraordinary abilities and can no longer level up as a Swiftblade.

====Epic Swiftblade====

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ class="epic" |
<div>Table: The Epic Swiftblade</div>
Hit Die: d8
|-
! Level !! Special !! Fly Speed !! Land Speed<br/>Bonus !! AC Bonus
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| 21st || class="left" | Extreme Speed 5/day||120ft, perfect||+100||+5
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| 22nd || class="left" | Extreme Speed 45 ft||120ft, perfect||+100||+5
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| 23rd || class="left" | ||120ft, perfect||+110||+5
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| 24th || class="left" | ||140ft, perfect||+110||+6
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| 25th || class="left" | Bonus Feat, Extreme Speed 50 ft||140ft, perfect||+120||+6
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| 26th || class="left" | Extreme Speed 6/day||140ft, perfect||+120||+6
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| 27th || class="left" | ||140ft, perfect||+130||+6
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| 28th || class="left" | Extreme Speed 55 ft||160ft, perfect||+130||+7
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| 29th || class="left" | ||160ft, perfect||+140||+7
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| 30th || class="left" | Bonus Feat||160ft, perfect||+140||+7
|-
| colspan="42" class="skill" |
4 + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier skill points per level.
|}

'''Land Speed Bonus ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' The Swiftblade's land speed bonus increases at the same rate after level 20. 

'''Fly Speed ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' The Swiftblade's fly speed increases at the same rate after level 20.

'''AC Bonus ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' The Swiftblade's AC bonus increases at the same rate after level 20.

'''Extreme Speed ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' The Swiftblade's distance and uses per day of Extreme Speed continue to increase at the same rate after level 20.

'''Bonus Feats:''' The epic Swiftblade gains a bonus feat (selected from the list of epic Swiftblade bonus feats) every 5 levels after 20th.

''Epic Swiftblade Bonus Feat List:'' Blinding Speed, Damage Reduction, Epic Reflexes, Epic Prowess, Epic Reputaion, Epic Skill Focus, Epic Speed, Epic Toughness, Epic Will, Epic Fotitude, Epic Endurance, Energ Resistance, Fast Healing, Great Charisma, Great constitution, Great Dexterity, Great Intelligence, Great Wisdom, Great Strength, Penetrate Damage Reduction, Perfect Heath

====Elf Swiftblade Starting Package====

'''Weapons:''' Rapier, Kuriki

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

{| class="zebra d20"
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| class="left" | Balance || 4 || Dex || 0
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| class="left" | Climb || 4 || Str || 0
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| class="left" | Escape Artist || 4 || Dex || 0
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| class="left" | Move Silently || 4 || Dex || 0
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| class="left" | Tumble || 4 || Dex || 0
|- class="{{Odd-Even|{{#var:odd}}}}"
| class="left" | Swim || 4 || Str || 0
|}

'''Feat:''' Weapon Focus (Long Sword)

'''Gear:''' Backpack with waterskin, one week's trail rations, bedroll, flint and steel, hooded lantern, and 5 pints of oil.

'''Gold:''' 100 + 4d4

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Allowed Alignments	Lawful Good +, Lawful Neutral +, Lawful Evil +, Neutral Good +, Neutral + and Neutral Evil +
Article Balance	High +
Author	Axaj +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Good +
Class Ability	Other +
Class Ability Progression	Other +
Fortitude Save Progression	Poor +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Length	20 +
Minimum Level	1 +
Rated By	Havvy + and Zhenra-Khal +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Reflex Save Progression	Good +
Summary	A very fast and agile melee fighter +
Title	Swiftblade +
Will Save Progression	Poor +