Difference between revisions of "Dog Rider"
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| − | '''Description:''' It is said it was the halflings who first befrended [[Halfling Breeds|dogs]], from even before man, elf, or dwarf had broken the first ox or horse. The halfling dog rider is strong evidence for that ancient bond. The secrets of training war dogs have been with halflings since before the First Empire, and stories of Dog Riders harassing the Ubrekti are still told. Masters of the light halfling lance, dog riders' lightning speed and maneuverability allow them to drive the enemy according to their will. | + | '''Description:''' It is said it was the halflings who first befrended [[Halfling Breeds|dogs]], from even before man, elf, or dwarf had broken the first ox or horse. The halfling dog rider is strong evidence for that ancient bond. The secrets of training war dogs have been with halflings since before the First Empire, and stories of Dog Riders harassing the Ubrekti are still told. Masters of the [[light halfling lance]], dog riders' lightning speed and maneuverability allow them to drive the enemy according to their will. |
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'''Prerequisites: ''' Ride (8 Ranks); Animal Handling (8 Ranks), Mounted Combat Feat, Lance Prof., Weapon Focus: Lance, Weapon Spec: Lance | '''Prerequisites: ''' Ride (8 Ranks); Animal Handling (8 Ranks), Mounted Combat Feat, Lance Prof., Weapon Focus: Lance, Weapon Spec: Lance | ||
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Revision as of 19:54, 24 May 2009
Description: It is said it was the halflings who first befrended dogs, from even before man, elf, or dwarf had broken the first ox or horse. The halfling dog rider is strong evidence for that ancient bond. The secrets of training war dogs have been with halflings since before the First Empire, and stories of Dog Riders harassing the Ubrekti are still told. Masters of the light halfling lance, dog riders' lightning speed and maneuverability allow them to drive the enemy according to their will.
Prerequisites: Ride (8 Ranks); Animal Handling (8 Ranks), Mounted Combat Feat, Lance Prof., Weapon Focus: Lance, Weapon Spec: Lance
Hit Dice: d8
Class Skills: [3+INT/Level]. Ride, Animal Handling, Survival, Balance, Knowledge: Nature, Spot, Listen, Swim, Climb, Jump
| × Level | BaB | Fort | Ref | Will | Ability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +1 | +2 | +2 | +0 | Exceptional Mount, Canine Charge | |
| 2 | +2 | +3 | +3 | +0 | Skill Mastery (or Improved Skill Mastery): Ride, Improved Bull's Rush (when Mounted) | |
| 3 | +3 | +3 | +3 | +1 | Improved Weapon Focus: Lance, +1 Init. when Mounted, Mounted Alertness | |
| 4 | +4 | +4 | +4 | +1 | Improved Specialization: Lance +2 Init. when Mounted | |
| 5 | +5 | +4 | +4 | +1 | Lance Mastery |
Mounted Alertness You can read your mounts moods and tells, and are able to benefit somewhat from your mounts advanced senses. As long as you are mounted, you gain a +2 insight bonus to Spot and Listen.
Skill Mastery You may take an automatic ten with the listed skill, even in situations where it is otherwise impossible.
Canine Charge While you are mounted, you may use the size category and strength bonus of your mount during the resulting checks.
Lance Mastery The critical threat range of lances for you is increased by 2. Effects that double threat range are applied *before* this bonus, even if they are acquired later.
Exceptional Mount
Exceptional mounts are specially selected and trained variants of regular mounts possessed by certain prestige classes. They increase in power as the character gains in their prestige class level.
| × Level | Fort | Ref | Will | Ability | ||
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| 1 | +1 | +0 | +0 | Hit Point Bonus 33%, Natural armor class increased +1 | ||
| 2 | +1 | +1 | +0 | +2 Int; +5 Base Speed | ||
| 3 | +1 | +1 | +1 | Hit Point Bonus 66%, Natural armor class increased +2 | ||
| 4 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +2 Int; +5 Base Speed | ||
| 5 | +2 | +2 | +1 | Hit Point Bonus 100%, Natural Armor class increased +3 |
Hit Point Bonus: Mount gains a bonus to its hit points equaled to the listed percentage of its owners maximum hit points for as long as its owner is alive. (Rounded Down)
