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A rage magus casts arcane spells drawn from the magus spell list. He can cast any spell he knows without preparing it ahead of time, assuming he has not yet used up his allotment of spells per day for the spell’s level. | A rage magus casts arcane spells drawn from the magus spell list. He can cast any spell he knows without preparing it ahead of time, assuming he has not yet used up his allotment of spells per day for the spell’s level. | ||
To learn or cast a spell, a rage magus must have a Charisma score equal to at least 10 + the spell level. The Difficulty Class for a saving throw against a rage magus’s spell is 10 + the spell level + the rage magus’s Charisma modifier. | To learn or cast a spell, a rage magus must have a Charisma score equal to at least 10 + the spell level. The Difficulty Class for a saving throw against a rage magus’s spell is 10 + the spell level + the rage magus’s Charisma modifier. | ||
| − | A rage magus can cast only a certain number of spells of each spell level each day. His base daily spell allotment is given on [[#Table: Rage | + | A rage magus can cast only a certain number of spells of each spell level each day. His base daily spell allotment is given on [[#Table: Rage Magus Spells|Table: Rage Magus Spells]]. In addition, he receives bonus spells per day if he has a high Charisma score (see Table: Ability Modifiers and Bonus Spells). |
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| − | A rage magus’s selection of spells is extremely limited. A rage magus begins play knowing four 0-level spells and two 1st-level spells of the rage magus’s choice. At each new rage magus level, he gains one or more new spells as indicated on Table: Rage | + | A rage magus’s selection of spells is extremely limited. A rage magus begins play knowing four 0-level spells and two 1st-level spells of the rage magus’s choice. At each new rage magus level, he gains one or more new spells as indicated on Table: Rage Magus Spells . (Unlike spells per day, the number of spells a rage magus knows is not affected by his Charisma score. The numbers on Table: Rage Magus Spells are fixed.) |
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Upon reaching 5th level, and at every third rage magus level thereafter (8th, 11th, and so on), a rage magus can choose to learn a new spell in place of one he already knows. In effect, the rage magus “loses” the old spell in exchange for the new one. The new spell’s level must be the same as that of the spell being exchanged, and it must be at least one level lower than the highest-level rage magus spell he can cast. A rage magus may swap out only a single spell at any given level and must choose whether or not to swap the spell at the same time that he gains new spells known for the level. | Upon reaching 5th level, and at every third rage magus level thereafter (8th, 11th, and so on), a rage magus can choose to learn a new spell in place of one he already knows. In effect, the rage magus “loses” the old spell in exchange for the new one. The new spell’s level must be the same as that of the spell being exchanged, and it must be at least one level lower than the highest-level rage magus spell he can cast. A rage magus may swap out only a single spell at any given level and must choose whether or not to swap the spell at the same time that he gains new spells known for the level. | ||
==== Cantrips ==== | ==== Cantrips ==== | ||
| − | Rage | + | Rage magi learn a number of cantrips, or 0-level spells, as noted on Table: Rage Magus Spells under “Spells Known.” These spells are cast like any other spell, but they do not consume any slots and may be used again. |
=== Arcane Pool === | === Arcane Pool === | ||
| − | A rage magus's arcane pool has a number of points equal to 1/2 his magus level (minimum 1) + his Charisma modifier. This is otherwise just as the magus' arcane pool. | + | A rage magus's arcane pool has a number of points equal to 1/2 his magus level (minimum 1) + his Charisma modifier. This is otherwise just as the magus' arcane pool. |
=== Eschew Materials === | === Eschew Materials === | ||
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=== Spell Rage (Ex) === | === Spell Rage (Ex) === | ||
| − | A rage | + | A rage magus can call upon inner reserves of strength and ferocity, granting her additional combat prowess and allowing her to combine magic and weapon combat. Starting at 1st level, a rage magus can spell rage for a number of rounds per day equal to 4 + her Charisma modifier. At each level after 1st, she can spell rage for 2 additional rounds. Temporary increases to Charisma, such as those gained from spell rage and spells like bear's endurance, do not increase the total number of rounds that a rage magus can spell rage per day. A rage magus can enter spell rage as a free action. The total number of rounds of spell rage per day is renewed when preparing spells. |
| − | While in spell rage, a rage | + | While in spell rage, a rage magus gains a +4 morale bonus to her Strength and Charisma. In addition, she takes a –2 penalty to Armor Class. While in spell rage, a rage magus cannot use any Charisma-, Dexterity-, or Intelligence-based skills (except Acrobatics, Fly, Intimidate, and Ride) or any ability that takes a full round or more to complete. |
| − | A rage | + | A rage magus can end her spell rage as a free action and is fatigued after spell rage for a number of rounds equal to 2 times the number of rounds spent in the spell rage. A rage magus cannot enter a new spell rage while fatigued or exhausted but can otherwise enter spell rage multiple times during a single encounter or combat. If a rage magus falls unconscious, her spell rage immediately ends. |
==== Spell Fury (Ex) ==== | ==== Spell Fury (Ex) ==== | ||
| − | As a full-round action while in a spell rage, a rage | + | As a full-round action while in a spell rage, a rage magus can make all of his attacks with his melee weapon at a –2 penalty and can also cast any spell from the magus spell list with a casting time of 1 standard action (any attack roll made as part of this spell also takes this penalty). If he casts this spell defensively, he can decide to take an additional penalty on his attack rolls, up to his Charisma bonus, and add the same amount as a circumstance bonus on his concentration check. |
This is a modification to the spell combat ability, and other than noted works like that ability. | This is a modification to the spell combat ability, and other than noted works like that ability. | ||
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They say sorcery is instinctual magic. Zog that! If you want instinctual, I'll show you my rage!
Class Features
The rage magus has all the standard magus class features, except as noted below.
Spells
A rage magus casts arcane spells drawn from the magus spell list. He can cast any spell he knows without preparing it ahead of time, assuming he has not yet used up his allotment of spells per day for the spell’s level. To learn or cast a spell, a rage magus must have a Charisma score equal to at least 10 + the spell level. The Difficulty Class for a saving throw against a rage magus’s spell is 10 + the spell level + the rage magus’s Charisma modifier. A rage magus can cast only a certain number of spells of each spell level each day. His base daily spell allotment is given on Table: Rage Magus Spells. In addition, he receives bonus spells per day if he has a high Charisma score (see Table: Ability Modifiers and Bonus Spells).
Table: Rage Magus Spells
| Level | Spells Per Day | Spells Known | |||||||||||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | Zero | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | |
| 1 | 1 | | | | | | 4 | 2 | | | | | |
| 2 | 2 | | | | | | 5 | 3 | | | | | |
| 3 | 3 | | | | | | 6 | 4 | | | | | |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | | | | | 6 | 4 | 2 | | | | |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | | | | | 6 | 4 | 3 | | | | |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | | | | | 6 | 4 | 3 | | | | |
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | | | | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | | | |
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | | | | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | | | |
| 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | | | | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | | | |
| 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | | | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | | |
| 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | | | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | | |
| 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | | | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | | |
| 13 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | |
| 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
| 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
| 16 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 17 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 19 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
A rage magus’s selection of spells is extremely limited. A rage magus begins play knowing four 0-level spells and two 1st-level spells of the rage magus’s choice. At each new rage magus level, he gains one or more new spells as indicated on Table: Rage Magus Spells . (Unlike spells per day, the number of spells a rage magus knows is not affected by his Charisma score. The numbers on Table: Rage Magus Spells are fixed.)
Upon reaching 5th level, and at every third rage magus level thereafter (8th, 11th, and so on), a rage magus can choose to learn a new spell in place of one he already knows. In effect, the rage magus “loses” the old spell in exchange for the new one. The new spell’s level must be the same as that of the spell being exchanged, and it must be at least one level lower than the highest-level rage magus spell he can cast. A rage magus may swap out only a single spell at any given level and must choose whether or not to swap the spell at the same time that he gains new spells known for the level.
Cantrips
Rage magi learn a number of cantrips, or 0-level spells, as noted on Table: Rage Magus Spells under “Spells Known.” These spells are cast like any other spell, but they do not consume any slots and may be used again.
Arcane Pool
A rage magus's arcane pool has a number of points equal to 1/2 his magus level (minimum 1) + his Charisma modifier. This is otherwise just as the magus' arcane pool.
Eschew Materials
A rage magus gains Eschew Materials as a bonus feat at 1st level.
Spell Rage (Ex)
A rage magus can call upon inner reserves of strength and ferocity, granting her additional combat prowess and allowing her to combine magic and weapon combat. Starting at 1st level, a rage magus can spell rage for a number of rounds per day equal to 4 + her Charisma modifier. At each level after 1st, she can spell rage for 2 additional rounds. Temporary increases to Charisma, such as those gained from spell rage and spells like bear's endurance, do not increase the total number of rounds that a rage magus can spell rage per day. A rage magus can enter spell rage as a free action. The total number of rounds of spell rage per day is renewed when preparing spells.
While in spell rage, a rage magus gains a +4 morale bonus to her Strength and Charisma. In addition, she takes a –2 penalty to Armor Class. While in spell rage, a rage magus cannot use any Charisma-, Dexterity-, or Intelligence-based skills (except Acrobatics, Fly, Intimidate, and Ride) or any ability that takes a full round or more to complete.
A rage magus can end her spell rage as a free action and is fatigued after spell rage for a number of rounds equal to 2 times the number of rounds spent in the spell rage. A rage magus cannot enter a new spell rage while fatigued or exhausted but can otherwise enter spell rage multiple times during a single encounter or combat. If a rage magus falls unconscious, her spell rage immediately ends.
Spell Fury (Ex)
As a full-round action while in a spell rage, a rage magus can make all of his attacks with his melee weapon at a –2 penalty and can also cast any spell from the magus spell list with a casting time of 1 standard action (any attack roll made as part of this spell also takes this penalty). If he casts this spell defensively, he can decide to take an additional penalty on his attack rolls, up to his Charisma bonus, and add the same amount as a circumstance bonus on his concentration check.
This is a modification to the spell combat ability, and other than noted works like that ability.
Overspend Power (Su)
At 4th level, the rage magus learns to use his arcane pool to power spells. When out of spell slots of a certain level, the rage magus can still cast such a spell by expending a number of points from his arcane pool equal to the spell’s level (minimum 1). This replaces the spell recall ability normally gained at level 4.
Spontaneous Power (Su)
At 7th level, as a free action, a rage magus can spend 1 point from his arcane pool to be able to cast any spell from the magus spell list as a known spell for one minute. This replaces the knowledge pool ability normally gained at level 7.
Improved Overspend Power (Su)
At 11th level, the rage magus’s ability to overspend on powers using his arcane pool becomes more efficient. Whenever he casts a spell with overspend power, he expends a number of points from his arcane pool equal to 1/2 the spell’s level (minimum 1).
Summary of Changed Class Abilities
These abilities of the original class are lost or modified in this archetype:
- Spells
- Arcane Pool
- Spell Recall (lvl 4)
- Knowledge Pool (lvl 7)