Description: (PRESTIGE CLASS) It is rumored that the magical powers of sorcerers and bards is somehow connected to the presence of dragon blood in their family tree. Red dragon disciples are sorcerers, and sometimes bards, who use their magical power as a catalyst to ignite their red dragon blood, realizing its fullest potential. They prefer a life of exploration to a cloistered existence. Already adept at magic, many pursue adventure, especially if it furthers their goal of finding out more about their draconic heritage. They often feel drawn to areas known to harbor dragons.
Hit die: d6. Special (see below)
Proficiencies: No additional proficiencies are gained
Skill points: 2 + int modifier
Skills: concentration, craft armor, craft trap, craft weapon, discipline, heal, listen, lore, parry, persuade, search, spellcraft, spot
Selectable class feats: ambidexterity, deflect arrows, quicken spell, spell focus, two-weapon fighting, weapon proficiency (exotic), weapon proficiency (martial), weapon proficiency (simple)
Primary saving throw(s): fortitude, will
Base attack bonus: +3/4 levels
Requirements
To qualify as a dragon disciple, a character must fulfill all of the following criteria:
Level progression
| Lvl | BAB | Saves | Feats | HP range | AC bonus | Abilities | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort | Ref | Will | Str | Dex | Con | Wis | Int | Cha | |||||||
| 1st | +0 | +2 | +0 | +2 | draconic armor (+1) | 3-6 | +1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2nd | +1 | +3 | +0 | +3 | dragon abilities (+2 str) | 6-12 | +1 | +2 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 3rd | +2 | +3 | +1 | +3 | dragon breath (2d10) | 9-18 | +1 | +2 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 4th | +3 | +4 | +1 | +4 | dragon abilities (+2 str), hit die increase (d8) | 13-26 | +1 | +4 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 5th | +3 | +4 | +1 | +4 | draconic armor (+1) | 17-34 | +2 | +4 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 6th | +4 | +5 | +2 | +5 | hit die increase (d10) | 22-44 | +2 | +4 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 7th | +5 | +5 | +2 | +5 | dragon abilities (+2 con), dragon breath (4d10) | 27-54 | +2 | +4 | - | +2 | - | - | - | ||
| 8th | +6/+1 | +6 | +2 | +6 | draconic armor (+1) | 32-64 | +3 | +4 | - | +2 | - | - | - | ||
| 9th | +6/+1 | +6 | +3 | +6 | dragon abilities (+2 int), wings | 37-74 | +3 | +4 | - | +2 | - | +2 | - | ||
| 10th | +7/+2 | +7 | +3 | +7 | draconic armor (+1), dragon abilities (+4 str, +2 cha), dragon breath (6d10),
half-dragon: darkvision, immunity to fire, immunity to paralysis, immunity to sleep |
42-84 | +4 | +8 | - | +2 | - | +2 | +2 | ||
Tip: Becoming a red dragon disciple
Epic dragon disciple
Embracing his draconic heritage is but one stop on the disciple's life journey. His quest to understand and harness his draconic energies has taken him into the realm of the epic.
Hit die: d12
Skill points: 2 + int modifier
Bonus feats: The epic dragon disciple gains a bonus feat every four levels. In other words, at levels 14, 18, 22, 26, and 30.
Epic bonus feats: armor skin, automatic quicken spell, automatic silent spell, automatic still spell, epic damage reduction, epic prowess, epic reputation, epic spell focus, epic spell penetration, epic toughness, greater spell focus, improved combat casting
Epic selectable class feats: blinding speed
Epic breath weapon:The save DC against your breath weapon increases by +1 every 4 levels after 10th.
Epic red dragon disciple level progression
| Lvl | Feats | HP range | AC bonus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | hit die increase (d12) | 48-96 | +4 | |
| 12th | 54-108 | +4 | ||
| 13th | dragon breath (7d10) | 60-120 | +4 | |
| 14th | bonus feat | 66-132 | +4 | |
| 15th | draconic armor (+1) | 72-144 | +5 | |
| 16th | dragon breath (8d10) | 78-156 | +5 | |
| 17th | 84-168 | +5 | ||
| 18th | bonus feat | 90-180 | +5 | |
| 19th | dragon breath (9d10) | 96-192 | +5 | |
| 20th | draconic armor (+1) | 102-204 | +6 | |
| 21st | 108-216 | +6 | ||
| 22nd | bonus feat, dragon breath (10d10) | 114-228 | +6 | |
| 23rd | 120-240 | +6 | ||
| 24th | 126-252 | +6 | ||
| 25th | dragon breath (11d10), draconic armor (+1) | 132-264 | +7 | |
| 26th | bonus feat | 138-276 | +7 | |
| 27th | 144-288 | +7 | ||
| 28th | dragon breath (12d10) | 150-300 | +7 | |
| 29th | 156-312 | +7 | ||
| 30th | bonus feat, draconic armor (+1) | 162-324 | +8 |
Notes
- Requires Hordes of the Underdark.
- This class is occasionally banned from some servers as the ability increases from dragon abilities are considered "overpowered".