Duelist

The duelist is a nimble, intelligent fighter trained in making precise attacks with light weapons, such as the rapier or shortsword. Also known as the swashbuckler, the duelist always takes full advantage of his quick reflexes and wits in a fight. Rather than wearing bulky armor, duelists feel that the best way to protect themselves is to simply not get hit at all.

• Hit Die: d10
• Proficiencies: Weapons (Simple, Martial)
• Skill Points: 4 + Intelligence Modifier
• Class Skills:
  • Bluff
  • Craft Armor
  • Craft Trap
  • Craft Weapon
  • Discipline
  • Heal (Skill)
  • Listen
  • Parry
  • Perform
  • Spot
  • Tumble
• High Saving Throw(s): Reflex
• BAB: Main

Requirements:

• BAB: +6
• Feats:
  • Dodge
  • Ambidexterity
  • Mobility
  • Weapon Proficiency (Martial, Rogue or Elf)
  • Weapon Focus: Rapier OR Weapon Focus: Shortsword OR Weapon Focus: Dagger
• Skills:
  • Tumble 5 ranks
  • Persuade 5 ranks

Abilities:

• Level 1
  • Canny Defense
• Level 2
  • Precise Strike +1d6
• Level 3
  • Whirlwind Attack
• Level 4
  • Grace +2
• Level 5
  • Acrobatic Attack +2
• Level 6
  • Precise Strike +2d6
• Level 7
  • Elaborate Parry
• Level 8
  • Grace +4
• Level 10
  • Acrobatic Attack +4

Epic Duelist:

You have become the epitome of graceful and precise lethality. In your hands, the rapier has become a glittering blur of razor sharp steel able to turn any blow and strike past any defense.

• Hit Die: d10
• Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 4+ Int Modifier
• Bonus Feats: The epic Duelist gains a bonus feat every three levels.
• Special:
  • Canny Defense: Epic duelists add twice their int modifier when using Canny Defense
  • Grace: Every five levels the duelist gains an additional +2 bonus to reflex saving throws (15, 20, 25, 30)
  • Elaborate Parry: The duelist's Parry skill continues to increase every level
  • Acrobatic Attack: The DC and damage of the duelist's acrobatic attack continues to increase. In addition, the damage and attack bonus increases by +2 every 10 levels. (20, 30)
• Epic Duelist Bonus Feats List:
  • Armor Skin
  • Epic Prowess
  • Epic Toughness
  • Great Intelligence
  • Great Dexterity
  • Epic Reflexes
  • Blinding Speed
  • Superior Initiative
  • Epic Weapon Focus: Dagger
  • Epic Weapon Focus: Rapier
  • Epic Weapon Focus: Shortsword
  • Overwhelming Critical: Dagger
  • Overwhelming Critical: Rapier
  • Overwhelming Critical: Shortsword
  • Devastating Critical: Dagger
  • Devastating Critical: Rapier
  • Devastating Critical: Shortsword