Shadows of Doubt

Warrior characters start with four weapon proficiency points and may select an additional proficiency at level 3 and every three subsequent levels (6, 9, etc.) for a total of 19 proficiency points at level 39.

Fighters, Barbarians, Rangers and Paladins get an increase to their attack rate at levels 7 and 13.

Saving Throws Progression:

• At level 1: Poison 14, Wand 16, Paralysis 15, Breath 17, Spell 17.
• At level 3: Poison 13, Wand 15, Paralysis 14, Breath 16, Spell 16.
• At level 5: Poison 11, Wand 13, Paralysis 12, Breath 14, Spell 14.
• At level 7: Poison 10, Wand 12, Paralysis 11, Breath 13, Spell 13.
• At level 9: Poison 8, Wand 10, Paralysis 9, Breath 11, Spell 11.
• At level 11: Poison 7, Wand 9, Paralysis 8, Breath 10, Spell 10.
• At level 13: Poison 5, Wand 7, Paralysis 6, Breath 8, Spell 8.
• At level 15: Poison 4, Wand 6, Paralysis 5, Breath 7, Spell 7.
• At level 17: Poison 3, Wand 5, Paralysis 4, Breath 6, Spell 6.

High Level Abilities (HLAs):

• Power Attack: For the next two rounds, all attacks stun the target for 4 rounds if it fails a saving throw vs. Death with a -4 penalty.
• Critical Strike: All attacks made in the next round are critical hits. Even if the target is immune to critical hits, every attack connects at least. Requires Power Attack.
• Smite: For the next two rounds, all attacks knock the target back and stun it for 1 round. In addition, all attacks made in the next round are critical hits. Very large creatures (such as Fire Giants) are immune to the knockback effect. Requires Critical Strike and may only be selected once.
• Deathblow: For the next two rounds, all attacks made against creatures 10th level or lower are killing blows. On Legacy of Bhaal difficulty, all enemies are greater than 12th level, making this line useless.
• Greater Deathblow: For the next two rounds, all attacks made against creatures 12th level or lower are killing blows. Requires Deathblow. On Legacy of Bhaal difficulty, all enemies are greater than 12th level, making this line useless.
• Whirlwind Attack: Sets attacks per round (APR) to 10 for the next round only. All attacks are made with -4 THAC0 and damage penalties. If dual-wielding, two of the attacks are made with the offhand weapon. The effects of weapons which grant extra attacks, such as Belm, are ignored.
• Greater Whirlwind Attack: Sets APR to 10 for the next round only. All attacks are made with no penalties. Otherwise, this is identical to Whirlwind Attack.
• War Cry: Causes fear in all opponents within 30' who fail their save vs. Spell. This is the same as the 2nd-level Mage spell, Horror.
• Hardiness: Gain 40% physical damage resistance for 1 round per 2 levels. If the character can cast Armor of Faith, the effects stack. However, it does not stack with the Dwarven Defender's Defensive Stance ability.
• Resist Magic: Sets Magic Resistance to 50% for 4 rounds. Monks cannot select this as they gain Magic Resistance as a class ability.
• Tracking (Ranger): Gives you a general idea of what creatures are in the area and in which direction. In Icewind Dale, this is a basic class ability. Otherwise, this is a waste of an HLA slot.
• Summon Deva (Paladin) / Summon Fallen Deva (Blackguard): This is identical to the Cleric's Summon (Fallen) Deva spell but is cast as an ability. It may only be selected once.

Fighter

The vanilla Fighter is a balanced choice with no special bonuses or crippling weaknesses. It excels due to Grand Mastery, offering an extra half attack and significant damage bonuses.

• May wear helmets
• May wear any armour and use any weapon
• May achieve Grand Mastery (five slots) with any weapon class
• May achieve Specialisation (two slots) in any fighting style and may place three slots in Two-Weapon Style
• 10 HP per level for the first nine levels, 3 HP per level thereafter
• Dual-class attributes: Strength

Berserker

The Berserker is a variation on the basic fighter, gaining the powerful Rage ability.

• May use Rage once per day at level 1, gaining an additional use every four levels thereafter (e.g., 2 at level 5, 3 at level 9).
• May only become proficient in missile weapons.

Rage provides temporary benefits for 1 turn: +2 THAC0 (to hit armor class 0), +2 damage, +2 to Armor Class, +15 HP (temporary), and immunity to charm, confusion, fear, feeblemind, hold, imprisonment, level drain, maze, stun, and sleep. Upon ending, Rage incurs penalties (-2 THAC0, damage, AC) and removes the temporary HP; if HP drops below 15, the Berserker may fall unconscious.

Wizard Slayer

The Wizard Slayer variant can inflict spell failure on targets but has significant restrictions.

• Each hit inflicts a cumulative 25% chance of spell failure on the target.
• 1% magic resistance per from levels 1-19, alternating +5% / +1% for each subsequent level (reaching 50% at level 30).
• May not use magic items other than magic weapons, armour, helmets, and shields.
• May not drink potions other than healing potions and antidotes.

Spell failure does not affect enemy Clerics and Druids. The inability to equip cloaks, gauntlets, rings, and belts, and to drink most potions, is a major drawback.

Kensai

The Kensai sacrifices armour for increased weapon damage and a potent ability called Kai.

• +2 bonus to Armor Class.
• +1 THAC0 and damage every three levels.
• -1 weapon speed every four levels.
• May use Kai once per day at level 1, gaining an additional use every four levels thereafter (e.g., 2 at level 5, 3 at level 9).
• May not wear armour.
• May not use ranged weapons.
• May not wear gauntlets or bracers.

The Kai ability makes all attacks in the subsequent round deal maximum damage. The Kensai works well with a Druid multiclass due to Barkskin eventually compensating for the AC deficit.

Dwarven Defender

The Dwarven Defender is a specialized tank class with high damage resistance.

• May use Defensive Stance once per day at level 1, gaining an additional use every four levels thereafter (e.g., 2 at level 5, 3 at level 9).
• Gains 5% physical damage resistance at levels 5, 10, 15, and 20.
• May attain High Mastery in axes and war hammers.
• May only attain Specialization in other weapons.
• 12 HP per level for the first nine levels, 3 HP per level thereafter.

Defensive Stance provides an additional 50% physical damage resistance and a +2 saving throw bonus for 1 turn, at the cost of a 50% movement rate reduction. High Mastery is less powerful than Grand Mastery. Damage resistance can reach 100%.