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== Mindsight ==
 
== Mindsight ==
 
Holy cow this feat is bent. Since the [http://dndtools.eu/feats/lords-of-madness--72/mindsight--1960/ Mindsight] feat you linked requires the [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#telepathy Telepathy] ability, I'd have to rule it's not something fit for the Psicrystal yet. That being said, when the Psicrystal gets the ''Telepathic Speech'' ability in a couple levels, the wording for that is almost identical to ''Telepathy'' and would qualify. I really dislike this feat in general, but if you want to pick it up later based upon ''Telepathic Speech'' then that makes for a more appropriate timing. -[[User:Mattie|Mattie]]
 
Holy cow this feat is bent. Since the [http://dndtools.eu/feats/lords-of-madness--72/mindsight--1960/ Mindsight] feat you linked requires the [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#telepathy Telepathy] ability, I'd have to rule it's not something fit for the Psicrystal yet. That being said, when the Psicrystal gets the ''Telepathic Speech'' ability in a couple levels, the wording for that is almost identical to ''Telepathy'' and would qualify. I really dislike this feat in general, but if you want to pick it up later based upon ''Telepathic Speech'' then that makes for a more appropriate timing. -[[User:Mattie|Mattie]]
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:: Sure. I actually agree 100% as to this reading. It was my feeling, too, as well as a good number of the Usual Suspects. I think I just forgot about that when I was moving the feats around some time ago. Honestly, if I had it to do over again, I would not have bothered with the psycrystal at all. I'm happy to retcon it away, though that ship has probably sailed.  [[User:Detarame|absalom]] 09:18, 4 May 2012 (EDT)
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:: Also, I might be wrong about this when push comes to shove, but I think you'll find the feat is not nearly as disruptive or OP as you are fearing due primarily to the telepathic speech (and therefore the Mindsight) only having a 30' range radius. I think it's also reasonable that spells/powers/items things that cloak a mind from telepathy also cloak a min from Mindsight. That's certainly the take I'm going to be using when it comes up with Kaylee.  [[User:Detarame|absalom]] 13:48, 4 May 2012 (EDT)
  
 
== To Buy ==
 
== To Buy ==
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*Power Pool: 18
 
*Power Pool: 18
 
*New Powers: Energy Stun[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/energyStun.htm], Aversion [http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Aversion]^
 
*New Powers: Energy Stun[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/energyStun.htm], Aversion [http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Aversion]^
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*Psicrystal: 3 HD (Feat: Mindsight [http://dnd.savannahsoft.eu/feat-1960-mindsight.html]), Deliver Touch Power, 1 Skill Point (Search), Upgraded HP (16), +1 Natural Armor, +1 Int <7></strike>
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*Psicrystal: 3 HD (TBD), Deliver Touch Power, 1 Skill Point (Search), Upgraded HP (16), +1 Natural Armor, +1 Int <7>
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**IF Open Minded: Spot x2, Listen x2, Search
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</strike>
  
 
===Level 5: Psion 4===
 
===Level 5: Psion 4===
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*7 Skill Ranks  
 
*7 Skill Ranks  
 
*Power Pool: 37
 
*Power Pool: 37
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*New Powers: Solicit Psicrystal [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/solicitPsicrystal.htm], Energy Bolt[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/energyBolt.htm] OR Psionic Blast [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/psionicBlast.htm] OR Energy Wall[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/energyWall.htm]
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*New Powers: Solicit Psicrystal [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/solicitPsicrystal.htm], <strike>Energy Bolt[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/energyBolt.htm]</strike> Psionic Blast [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/psionicBlast.htm] OR Energy Wall[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/energyWall.htm]
 
*Psicrystal: 5 HD, Telepathic Speech, Upgraded HP (24), +1 Int <8>, +1 Natural Armor, 1 Skill Rank (Search)
 
*Psicrystal: 5 HD, Telepathic Speech, Upgraded HP (24), +1 Int <8>, +1 Natural Armor, 1 Skill Rank (Search)
  
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*7 Skill Ranks  
 
*7 Skill Ranks  
 
*Power Pool: 50
 
*Power Pool: 50
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*New Powers: Crisis of Breath [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/crisisofBreath.htm], Energy Bolt[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/energyBolt.htm] OR Psionic Blast [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/psionicBlast.htm] OR Energy Wall[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/energyWall.htm]
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*New Powers: Crisis of Breath [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/crisisofBreath.htm], <strike>Energy Bolt[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/energyBolt.htm]</strike> Psionic Blast [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/psionicBlast.htm] OR Energy Wall[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/energyWall.htm]
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*Psicrystal: 6 HD (Feat: Open Minded), Upgraded HP (27), 1 Skill Rank (Search)
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*Psicrystal: 6 HD (Feat: Mindsight [http://dnd.savannahsoft.eu/feat-1960-mindsight.html]), Upgraded HP (27), 1 Skill Rank (Search)
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**Open Minded: Spot x2, Listen x2, Search
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===Level 8: Psion 7===
 
===Level 8: Psion 7===
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*8 Skill Ranks
 
*8 Skill Ranks
 
*Power Pool: 79
 
*Power Pool: 79
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*Level 9 Feat: Expanded Knowledge[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/psionicFeats.htm#expandedKnowledge] (PsiWar3: Dimension Slide[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/dimensionSlide.htm])  
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*Level 9 Feat: Sculpt Power [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/psm/20020426b] <strike>Expanded Knowledge[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/psionicFeats.htm#expandedKnowledge] (PsiWar3: Dimension Slide[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/dimensionSlide.htm])</strike>
 
*Powers: 2 (Max Lvl 4)
 
*Powers: 2 (Max Lvl 4)
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**Ectoplasmic Wall?[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/wallofEctoplasm.htm]; Correspond?[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/correspond.htm]
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**Dimension Door, Psionic [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/dimensionDoorPsionic.htm]; Correspond[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/correspond.htm]
 
***Replace one with Intellect Fortress[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/intellectFortress.htm] if Enemy Psionics has become a problem.
 
***Replace one with Intellect Fortress[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/intellectFortress.htm] if Enemy Psionics has become a problem.
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***Pick up Psychic Reformation if you want to Respec[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/psychicReformation.htm]. (cost 900xp)
 
*8 Skill Points
 
*8 Skill Points
 
*Power Pool: ??  
 
*Power Pool: ??  
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*Powers: 2 (Max Lvl 5)
 
*Powers: 2 (Max Lvl 5)
 
**????; ???? (High Level Psion Powers Stink. Perhaps a lower level power?)
 
**????; ???? (High Level Psion Powers Stink. Perhaps a lower level power?)
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***Tower of Iron Will[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/towerofIronWill.htm] If enemy psionics becomes a problem.
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***Tower of Iron Will[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/towerofIronWill.htm] OR Power Resistance [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/powerResistance.htm] If enemy psionics becomes a problem.
 
*Psicrystal: 10 HD  
 
*Psicrystal: 10 HD  
 
**Attribute: 2 Skill Ranks (Spot, Listen), Upgraded HP (39)
 
**Attribute: 2 Skill Ranks (Spot, Listen), Upgraded HP (39)
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===Level 13-20 Notes===
 
===Level 13-20 Notes===
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====Respec Option====
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*By this point, book might want to pick up the Respec Telepath Power (level 4) and burn the XP to respec as a Cerebremancer, without a stone, and using the spell that converts spell castings into PSPs for some really munchkin-y fun. By then, the stone can be replaced by Clairvoyance, etc.
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====If/When Professional====
 
====If/When Professional====
 
*Professional 2
 
*Professional 2
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===='''Abilities/Powers/Feats'''====
 
===='''Abilities/Powers/Feats'''====
 
*Overchannel grows to +3 PSP/5d8 Damage @ CL15
 
*Overchannel grows to +3 PSP/5d8 Damage @ CL15
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*(CL 12) Metamorphic Transfer Feat[http://dnd.savannahsoft.eu/feat-1935-metamorphic-transfer.html] after getting Metamorphosis Power
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*** (CL 15) 5th Level Power: Psionic Teleport or Metamorphic Transfer, whichever not already chosen. [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/teleportPsionic.htm] OR
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** Expanded Knowledge Feat- You can choose any power, ''including powers from another discipline’s list or even from another class’s list''.
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*** (CL 18) Select Astral Seed [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/astralSeed.htm] with Feat
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*** (CL9) 3rd Level Power: Dimension Slide [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/dimensionSlide.htm]
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*** (Psion 10) 4th Level Power: Metamorphosis [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/metamorphosis.htm]  
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*** (CL 15) 5th Level Power: Psionic Teleport [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/teleportPsionic.htm] OR
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**** I know Book's character is all about doing everything well, but Energy Ball [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/energyBall.htm] or Hail of Crystals[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/hailofCrystals.htm] are a good options if we're getting hammered for Book's lack of Large Area AoE, since we know Nora can teleport like a champ. Although, the awesomeness of being able to teleport into magically warded and anti-magic areas is kind of awesome.  
 
**** I know Book's character is all about doing everything well, but Energy Ball [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/energyBall.htm] or Hail of Crystals[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/hailofCrystals.htm] are a good options if we're getting hammered for Book's lack of Large Area AoE, since we know Nora can teleport like a champ. Although, the awesomeness of being able to teleport into magically warded and anti-magic areas is kind of awesome.  
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*** (Psion 15) 7th Level Power: Fission [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/fission.htm]
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*** 7th Level Power: Crisis of Life[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/crisisofLife.htm], Fission [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/fission.htm]
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*** (CL18) 8th Level Power: Astral Seed [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/astralSeed.htm]
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*** 8th Level Power: True Metabolism [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/trueMetabolism.htm], Psionic Iron Body[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/ironBodyPsionic.htm]
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*** 9th Level Power: Psychic Chirurgery, Reality Revision[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/realityRevision.htm]
  
 
+12 HP from Psionic Body
 
+12 HP from Psionic Body

Latest revision as of 18:19, 2 June 2012

Mindsight

Holy cow this feat is bent. Since the Mindsight feat you linked requires the Telepathy ability, I'd have to rule it's not something fit for the Psicrystal yet. That being said, when the Psicrystal gets the Telepathic Speech ability in a couple levels, the wording for that is almost identical to Telepathy and would qualify. I really dislike this feat in general, but if you want to pick it up later based upon Telepathic Speech then that makes for a more appropriate timing. -Mattie

Sure. I actually agree 100% as to this reading. It was my feeling, too, as well as a good number of the Usual Suspects. I think I just forgot about that when I was moving the feats around some time ago. Honestly, if I had it to do over again, I would not have bothered with the psycrystal at all. I'm happy to retcon it away, though that ship has probably sailed. absalom 09:18, 4 May 2012 (EDT)
Also, I might be wrong about this when push comes to shove, but I think you'll find the feat is not nearly as disruptive or OP as you are fearing due primarily to the telepathic speech (and therefore the Mindsight) only having a 30' range radius. I think it's also reasonable that spells/powers/items things that cloak a mind from telepathy also cloak a min from Mindsight. That's certainly the take I'm going to be using when it comes up with Kaylee. absalom 13:48, 4 May 2012 (EDT)

To Buy

  • 350: MW Breastplate (+6 AC) (later mithreal breastplate)

Advancement

Level 4: Psion 3

*+5 HP (+3 Hit Dice, +2 Con) (33)

  • Attribute Gain: +1 Intelligence (21)
  • Saves: +1 Fort and Reflex
  • 7 Skill Ranks: +3 Knowledge: Arch & Eng (for Synergy); +1 to K:Psionic, Psicraft, Concentration, Autohypnosis (these three always kept at max)
  • Power Pool: 18
  • New Powers: Energy Stun[1], Aversion [2]^
  • Psicrystal: 3 HD (TBD), Deliver Touch Power, 1 Skill Point (Search), Upgraded HP (16), +1 Natural Armor, +1 Int <7>
    • IF Open Minded: Spot x2, Listen x2, Search

Level 5: Psion 4

  • +5 HP (+3 Hit Dice, +2 Con) (38)
  • +1 BaB
  • Saves: +1 Will
  • Power Pool: 27
  • 7 Skill Ranks: +3 Knowledge: Nature (SYNERGY!), +1 Sense Motive; +1 to Psicraft, Concentration, Autohypnosis (these three always kept at max)
  • New Powers: Read Thoughts^ [3], Brain Lock^ [4]
  • Psicrystal: 4 HD (+1 Attribute - DEX <16>); Upgraded HP (19); 1 Skill Point (Search)

Level 6: Psion 5

  • 11 HP (+5 Hit Dice, +4 Psionic Body, +2 Con) (49)
  • Saves: None!
  • Level 6 Feat: Extend Power[5]
  • Psion 5 Feat: Psionic Meditation[6]
  • 7 Skill Ranks
  • Power Pool: 37
  • New Powers: Solicit Psicrystal [7], Energy Bolt[8] Psionic Blast [9] OR Energy Wall[10]
  • Psicrystal: 5 HD, Telepathic Speech, Upgraded HP (24), +1 Int <8>, +1 Natural Armor, 1 Skill Rank (Search)

Level 7: Psion 6

  • +5 HP (+3 Hit Dice, +2 Con) (54)
  • +1 BaB
  • Saves: +1 to All
  • 7 Skill Ranks
  • Power Pool: 50
  • New Powers: Crisis of Breath [11], Energy Bolt[12] Psionic Blast [13] OR Energy Wall[14]
  • Psicrystal: 6 HD (Feat: Mindsight [15]), Upgraded HP (27), 1 Skill Rank (Search)

Level 8: Psion 7

  • +5 HP (+3 Hit Dice, +2 Con) (59)
  • Saves: None!
  • Attribute Gain: +1 Intelligence (22) (Bonus PSPs, +1 to Power DCs, Int Skills, Skill Points)
  • 8 Skill Ranks
  • Power Pool: ??
  • New Powers: Psionic Dominate [16], Scism [17]
  • Psicrystal: 7 HD, Upgraded HP (29), +1 Natural Armor, +1 Int (9), 1 Skill Rank (Search)

Level 9: Psion 8

  • Overchannel Upgrades to +2 PSPs/2d8 Damage
  • +7 HP (+3 Hit Dice, +2 Con, +2 Psionic Body) (66)
  • Saves: +1 Will
  • +1 BaB
  • 8 Skill Ranks
  • Power Pool: 79
  • Level 9 Feat: Sculpt Power [18] Expanded Knowledge[19] (PsiWar3: Dimension Slide[20])
  • Powers: 2 (Max Lvl 4)
    • Dimension Door, Psionic [21]; Correspond[22]
      • Replace one with Intellect Fortress[23] if Enemy Psionics has become a problem.
      • Pick up Psychic Reformation if you want to Respec[24]. (cost 900xp)
  • 8 Skill Points
  • Power Pool: ??
  • Psicrystal: 8 HD
    • Attribute: +1 Int <10>; Upgraded HP (33); 2 Skill Rank (Spot, Listen)

Level 10: Psion 9

  • +5 HP (+3 Hit Dice, +2 Con) (71)
  • Saves: +1 Fort, +1 Reflex
  • 8 Skill Ranks
  • Power Pool: ??
  • Powers: 2 (Max Lvl 5)
  • Psicrystal: 9 HD
    • Attribute: +1 Int <11>; +1 Natural Armor; Upgraded HP (35); 2 Skill Ranks (Spot, Listen), Flight, Feat (Hover)

Level 11: Psion 10

  • +7 HP (+3 Hit Dice, +2 Con, +2 Psionic Body) (78)
  • +1 BaB
  • Saves: +1 Will
  • 8 Skill Ranks
  • Psion 10 Feat: Expanded Knowledge (Egoist4: Metamorphosis[27])
  • Power Pool: ??
  • Powers: 2 (Max Lvl 5)
    • ????; ???? (High Level Psion Powers Stink. Perhaps a lower level power?)
      • Tower of Iron Will[28] OR Power Resistance [29] If enemy psionics becomes a problem.
  • Psicrystal: 10 HD
    • Attribute: 2 Skill Ranks (Spot, Listen), Upgraded HP (39)

Level 12: Psion 11

  • +7 HP (+3 Hit Dice, +2 Con, +2 Psionic Body) (85)
  • Attribute: +1 Intel (23)
  • Saves: None!
  • 8 Skill Ranks
  • CL 12 Feat: Metamorphic Transfer [30] OR Expanded Knowledge (Psionic Teleport)[31]
  • Power Pool: ??
  • Powers: 2 (Max Lvl 6)
    • Psionic Disintegrate[32], ????
  • Psicrystal: 11 HD
    • Attribute: +1 Int <12>; +1 Natural Armor; 3 Skill Ranks (Spot, Listen, Search), Power Resistance, Upgraded HP (42)

Level 13-20 Notes

Respec Option

  • By this point, book might want to pick up the Respec Telepath Power (level 4) and burn the XP to respec as a Cerebremancer, without a stone, and using the spell that converts spell castings into PSPs for some really munchkin-y fun. By then, the stone can be replaced by Clairvoyance, etc.

If/When Professional

  • Professional 2
    • +11 HP (+7 Hit Dice, +2 Con, +Psionic Body?)
    • Saves: +1 Reflex and Will
    • +1 BaB
    • +1 Dexterity Bonus to AC (Insightful Defense)
    • Skills: ???
  • Professional 3
    • +11 HP (+7 Hit Dice, +2 Con +Psionic Body?)
    • Saves: +1 Fort
    • Bonus Feat (Open Minded)
    • Skils: ???

Psicrystal

  • HD12
    • Feat (???); +1 Attribute (Int <13>); 3 Skill Ranks
  • HD13
    • +1 Int <14>; +1 Natural Armor; Sight Link; 4 Skill Ranks

Abilities/Powers/Feats

  • Overchannel grows to +3 PSP/5d8 Damage @ CL15
      • (CL 15) 5th Level Power: Psionic Teleport or Metamorphic Transfer, whichever not already chosen. [33] OR
      • (CL 18) Select Astral Seed [34] with Feat
        • I know Book's character is all about doing everything well, but Energy Ball [35] or Hail of Crystals[36] are a good options if we're getting hammered for Book's lack of Large Area AoE, since we know Nora can teleport like a champ. Although, the awesomeness of being able to teleport into magically warded and anti-magic areas is kind of awesome.
      • 7th Level Power: Crisis of Life[37], Fission [38]
      • 8th Level Power: True Metabolism [39], Psionic Iron Body[40]
      • 9th Level Power: Psychic Chirurgery, Reality Revision[41]

+12 HP from Psionic Body

Skills/Attributes

  • Level 16, +1 Intel (24): +1 Skill Point/Level, +1 DCs, Bonus PSPs
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