Swordlord (Apath)

The swordlords are among the deadliest and most feared fighters of the world. They have spent long years mastering the dueling sword, against both other dueling swords and all manner of other weaponry. Their speed and reflexes weave a net of impenetrable steel around them, from which they strike and harry their unfortunate opponents. This variant focuses on avoiding damage and disarming foes; swordlords prefer wearing light or no armor, trusting their skill with their blades for protection.

Class Information

This is a prestige archetype.

Prestige Class: Swordlord. Also incorporates features of the swordlord fighter archetype.

Build Classes: Fighter.

Role: Swordlords are highly talented melee combatants, and while their true mastery shows itself in dueling situations or whenever flashy combat is called for, they can still carry their weight in more conventional battles.

Alignment: Any.

Hit Die: d10.

Class Skills

The swordlord's class skills (and the key ability for each) are Acrobatics (Dex), Bluff (Cha), Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (nobility) (Int), Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Sense Motive (Wis) Swim (Str).

Skill Ranks Per Level: 2 + Int modifier.

Class Features

The following are class features of the swordlord prestige archetype.