Duskblade

(BASE CLASS)
"My blade and my magic are one and the same."

The Duskblade blurs the line between spellcaster and warrior, marrying the power of magic with hand-to-hand combat prowess.
A student of arcane spellcasting techniques, the Duskblade combines arcane spellcasting with the combat skills of a fighter. While the ability to cast arcane spells in armor originated with the elves, over the millenia the secrets of the Duskblade have been disseminated to the other races, and today members of any race can become a Duskblade.

- Alignment Restrictions: none
- Hit Die: d8
- Proficiencies: A Duskblade is proficient with Simple and Martial Weapons, all Armor and Shields.
- Skill Points: 2 + Int Modifier

SPELLCASTING:

To cast a spell, the Duskblade must have an Intelligence score of 10 + the spell level. The DC of a Duskblade's spell is 10 + Spell Level + Intelligence Modifier. A Duskblade's caster level is equal to his class level. He casts spells as a Sorcerer does. He initially does not suffer arcane spell failure chance when casting in light armor, later on he learns to cast without arcane spell failure in medium armor and with shields, however failure chance from heavy armor applies normally.


The Duskblade starts knowing all level 0 combat spells and two level 1 spells. Each time he gains a new class level, he learns one additional spell of the highest level he can cast.