Iron Wizard (Apath)

Unofficial rules compendium

An iron wizard is a wizard in armor.

Class Abilities

This archetype has all normal class abilities, except as noted.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency

An iron wizard is proficient with all simple weapons. An iron wizard is also proficient with light armor. He can cast wizard spells while wearing light armor without incurring the normal arcane spell failure chance. Like any other arcane spellcaster, an iron wizard wearing medium armor, heavy armor, or a shield incurs a chance of arcane spell failure if the spell in question has a somatic component. A multiclass iron wizard still incurs the normal arcane spell failure chance for arcane spells received from other classes. At the same time, the iron wizard's familiar (if any) receives proficiency in light armor. This replaces arcane school.

Medium Armor (Ex)

At 6th level, an iron wizard gains proficiency with medium armor. An iron wizard can cast wizard spells while wearing medium armor without incurring the normal arcane spell failure chance. Like any other arcane spellcaster, an iron wizard wearing heavy armor or using a shield incurs a chance of arcane spell failure if the spell in question has a somatic component. At the same time, the iron wizard's familiar (if any) receives proficiency in medium armor.

Heavy Armor (Ex)

At 12th level, an iron wizard gains proficiency with heavy armor. An iron wizard can cast wizard spells while wearing heavy armor without incurring the normal arcane spell failure chance. Like any other arcane spellcaster, an iron wizard using a shield incurs a chance of arcane spell failure if the spell in question has a somatic component. At the same time, the iron wizard's familiar (if any) receives proficiency in heavy armor.

Summary of Changed Class Abilities

• Arcane School