Epic Level Handbook

TABLE 1–8: THE EPIC MONKMonkLevelACBonus*UnarmoredSpeed**Special21st +4 100 ft. (65 ft.)22nd +4 100 ft. (65 ft.)23rd +4 100 ft. (65 ft.)24th +4 110 ft. (70 ft.)25th +5 110 ft. (70 ft.) Bonus feat26th +5 110 ft. (70 ft.)27th +5 120 ft. (75 ft.)28th +5 120 ft. (75 ft.)29th +5 120 ft. (75 ft.)30th +6 130 ft. (80 ft.) Bonus feat*This figure plus the monk’s Wisdom modifier is added to themonk’s Armor Class (if this figure plus the monk’s Wisdommodifier is not a positive number, do not add it). The ArmorClass bonus is 1/5 the monk’s level.**The number in parentheses indicates the speed of Small anddwarven monks.Bonus Feats: The epic monk gains a bonus feat(selected from the list of epic monk bonus feats)every five levels after 20th.Epic Monk Bonus Feat List: Armor Skin, BlindingSpeed, Damage Reduction, EnergyResistance, Epic Prowess, EpicSpeed, Epic Toughness,Exceptional Deflection,Fast Healing, ImprovedCombat Reflexes, ImprovedKi Strike, ImprovedSpell Resistance, ImprovedStunning Fist, InfiniteDeflection, Keen Strike,Legendary Climber,Legendary Wrestler,Reflect Arrows, RighteousStrike, Self-Concealment,ShatteringStrike, VorpalStrike.EPICPALADINThe epicpaladin stands atthe forefront ofthe battle against chaosand evil in the world,shining as a beacon ofhope to all who fight thegood fight.As an epic paladin, you’llwant to improve your combatability (Epic Weapon Focusand Holy Strike) whilenot forgetting aboutdefense (Epic Toughness,Armor Skin andEnergy Resistance). Planar Turninglets you deal with those pesky fiends that keep gettingin your way.Charisma, Strength, and Wisdom are all good choicesfor ability increases.Other Options: If you enjoy spellcasting, considerImproved Spell Capacity and metamagic feats. EpicLeadership can get you a pretty big dragon to ride, andthat’s something few paladins refuse. If you have a highConstitution score, consider Fast Healing and DamageReduction. Epic Skill Focus (Diplomacy) can turnwould-be enemies into allies to the cause.Hit Die: d10.Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 2 + Intmodifier.Lay on Hands: Each day a paladin can cure a totalnumber of hit points equal to her Charisma bonus (if any)times her class level, as normal.Smite Evil: The epic paladin adds her class level todamage with any smite evil attack, as normal.Remove Disease: The epic paladin can use remove diseaseone additional time per week for every three levels above18th (21st, 24th, 27th, and so on).Turn Undead: The paladin turns undead as a cleric oftwo levels lower, as normal.Spells: The paladin’s caster level is equal to one-halfher class level, as normal. The paladin’s number ofspells per day does not increase after 20th level.Special Mount: The epic paladin’s special mountcontinues to increase in power. Every five levels after20th (25th, 30th, 35th, and so on), the special mountgains +2 bonus Hit Dice, its natural armor increases by+2, its Strength adjustment increases by +1, and itsIntelligence increases by +1. The mount’s spell resistanceequals the paladin’s class level + 5.Bonus Feats: The epic paladin gains a bonus feat(selected from the list of epic paladin feats) every threelevels after 20th (23rd, 26th, 29th, and so on).Epic Paladin Bonus Feat List: Armor Skin, DevastatingCritical, Epic Leadership, Epic Prowess, Epic Reputation,Epic Toughness, Epic Weapon Focus, Great Smiting,Holy Strike, Improved Aura of Courage, ImprovedCombat Casting, Improved Spell Capacity, LegendaryCommander, Legendary Rider, Overwhelming Critical,Perfect Health, Permanent Emanation, Planar Turning,Positive Energy Aura, Spectral Strike, SpontaneousSpell, Widen Aura of Courage.TABLE 1–9: THE EPIC PALADINPaladinLevel Special21st Remove disease 7/week22nd —23rd Bonus feat24th Remove disease 8/week25th —26th Bonus feat27th Remove disease 9/week28th —29th Bonus feat30th Remove disease 10/weekCHAPTER 1:CHARACTERS,SKILLS & FEATS13