Frog Dragon
2009-01-01, 02:35 AM
Yeah the problem with the barbarian is the fact it has very little options other than rage + charge the [Insert Expletive Here] out of enemies. Also Trap sense never made sense to me so
Trap sense goes away. Instead at first level the barbarian gets savage survivalism
Savage Survivalism
The Barbarian is an expert of surviving or tracking in the hard wild
Once per day a barbarian can add half his class level (rounding up) to a survival check.
And then he gets this
Savage Maneuvers
Barbarians have a special way of fighting. It involves applications of brute force few other classes can replicate.
Savage maneuvers are all usable once per encounter
Level|Savage Maneuvers Known
1. |1
2. |2
3. |2
4. |2
5. |3
6. |3
7. |3
8. |4
9. |4
10.|4
11.|5
12.|5
13.|5
14.|6
15.|6
16.|6
17.|7
18.|7
19.|7
20.|8
Consult above table for maneuvers known per level
Savage Maneuvers
Flying Smash
The name of this ability comes from the fact that it is literally used to knock your opponent flying. The barbarian can declare any single melee attack against a target of his size category or smaller to be a Flying Smash. If this attack hits, the barbarian and the target must roll opposed strength checks. If the barbarian wins the strength check, the target of this ability is propelled 1 feet directly away from the barbarian per point of difference in the check results (round down). If the target collides with an object, he takes falling damage as if he had fallen the amount of feet the difference between the strength check results were.
Absorb Blow
The barbarian is a master of endurance. He can channel that to a great effect in combat.
Prerequisite: Barbarian level 15
As an immediate action you can absorb a melee attack that has hit you completely nullifying it. No effects persist. You must be aware of the attack to use this ability
Ancestral Power
The barbarian calls on the spirits of his ancestors to drive back his foes.
As a swift action all enemies within 30 feet of the barbarian must make a will save against DC 10 + half barbarian level (rounding up) or be shaken for two rounds
Perfect Blow
The Barbarian sees the perfect position to srike. As a free action he confirms one hit. A roll is still needed the check for a critical. He also gets a +10 on critical hit confirmation
Burst of Speed
The barbarian calls on his experience to run faster
as a free action the barbarian gets a +30 unnamed bonus to speed for one round.
Battle Cry
The barbarians savage cry for battle inspires others to do great deeds.
As a free action the barbarian may shout a battle cry. Every ally within 30 feet gains a +4 morale bonus to attack rolls for two turns.
Powerful Strike
The Barbarian focuses and strikes with great power.
As a swift action you can use powerful strike so your next attack will use double your Strenght modifier.
Raging Deflect
Prerequisite: Barbarian Level 5
Your rage fuels your ability to dodge and block as the combat surrounds you.
As a free action when raging you can start Raging Deflect. For one turn you will have a +5 dodge bonus to AC
Mighty Combatant
All your experience focus onto this one battle you momentarily gain greater effectiveness, but at a cost
Prerequisite: Barbarian level 20
As a swift action you gain a +5 to attack rolls, +4 to all damage, +2 to all saves and +4 to Con for one round. After that the barbarian is winded (see rage)
Might of Heroes
Your blood calls on you to do great deeds this day.
As a free action you gain a +2 morale bonus to all saves for two rounds.
All Savage Maneuvers may be used while raging and the morale bonuses stack.
So this is my attempt to give the barbarian some more options at combat. Also a bit of added power to maybe stand up to the ToB classes. I'm still thinking of doing more Savage Maneuvers when the ideas strike me. Ideas and Comments are welcome.
Warrior's End
You may die soon, but so will your enemies.
As a swift action when reduced to 10% or less of your original Hp you may execute this maneuver. Upon activation you gain a +4 bonus to fortitude saves, +2 to strenght and a +4 morale bonus to attack rolls.
Warrior's Strenght
Your rage enhances you in a specific way
While raging you may substitute all bonuses from raging for a +8 to strenght
Note: You may not use this in conjunction with Warrior's Endurance.
Warrior's Endurance
Your rage enhances you in a specific way
While raging you may substitute all bonuses from raging for a +8 to constitution
Note: You may not use this in conjunction with Warrior's Strenght.
So this is my attempt to give the barbarian some more options at combat. Also a bit of added power to maybe stand up to the ToB classes. I'm still thinking of doing more Savage Maneuvers when the ideas strike me. Ideas and Comments are welcome.
Trap sense goes away. Instead at first level the barbarian gets savage survivalism
Savage Survivalism
The Barbarian is an expert of surviving or tracking in the hard wild
Once per day a barbarian can add half his class level (rounding up) to a survival check.
And then he gets this
Savage Maneuvers
Barbarians have a special way of fighting. It involves applications of brute force few other classes can replicate.
Savage maneuvers are all usable once per encounter
Level|Savage Maneuvers Known
1. |1
2. |2
3. |2
4. |2
5. |3
6. |3
7. |3
8. |4
9. |4
10.|4
11.|5
12.|5
13.|5
14.|6
15.|6
16.|6
17.|7
18.|7
19.|7
20.|8
Consult above table for maneuvers known per level
Savage Maneuvers
Flying Smash
The name of this ability comes from the fact that it is literally used to knock your opponent flying. The barbarian can declare any single melee attack against a target of his size category or smaller to be a Flying Smash. If this attack hits, the barbarian and the target must roll opposed strength checks. If the barbarian wins the strength check, the target of this ability is propelled 1 feet directly away from the barbarian per point of difference in the check results (round down). If the target collides with an object, he takes falling damage as if he had fallen the amount of feet the difference between the strength check results were.
Absorb Blow
The barbarian is a master of endurance. He can channel that to a great effect in combat.
Prerequisite: Barbarian level 15
As an immediate action you can absorb a melee attack that has hit you completely nullifying it. No effects persist. You must be aware of the attack to use this ability
Ancestral Power
The barbarian calls on the spirits of his ancestors to drive back his foes.
As a swift action all enemies within 30 feet of the barbarian must make a will save against DC 10 + half barbarian level (rounding up) or be shaken for two rounds
Perfect Blow
The Barbarian sees the perfect position to srike. As a free action he confirms one hit. A roll is still needed the check for a critical. He also gets a +10 on critical hit confirmation
Burst of Speed
The barbarian calls on his experience to run faster
as a free action the barbarian gets a +30 unnamed bonus to speed for one round.
Battle Cry
The barbarians savage cry for battle inspires others to do great deeds.
As a free action the barbarian may shout a battle cry. Every ally within 30 feet gains a +4 morale bonus to attack rolls for two turns.
Powerful Strike
The Barbarian focuses and strikes with great power.
As a swift action you can use powerful strike so your next attack will use double your Strenght modifier.
Raging Deflect
Prerequisite: Barbarian Level 5
Your rage fuels your ability to dodge and block as the combat surrounds you.
As a free action when raging you can start Raging Deflect. For one turn you will have a +5 dodge bonus to AC
Mighty Combatant
All your experience focus onto this one battle you momentarily gain greater effectiveness, but at a cost
Prerequisite: Barbarian level 20
As a swift action you gain a +5 to attack rolls, +4 to all damage, +2 to all saves and +4 to Con for one round. After that the barbarian is winded (see rage)
Might of Heroes
Your blood calls on you to do great deeds this day.
As a free action you gain a +2 morale bonus to all saves for two rounds.
All Savage Maneuvers may be used while raging and the morale bonuses stack.
So this is my attempt to give the barbarian some more options at combat. Also a bit of added power to maybe stand up to the ToB classes. I'm still thinking of doing more Savage Maneuvers when the ideas strike me. Ideas and Comments are welcome.
Warrior's End
You may die soon, but so will your enemies.
As a swift action when reduced to 10% or less of your original Hp you may execute this maneuver. Upon activation you gain a +4 bonus to fortitude saves, +2 to strenght and a +4 morale bonus to attack rolls.
Warrior's Strenght
Your rage enhances you in a specific way
While raging you may substitute all bonuses from raging for a +8 to strenght
Note: You may not use this in conjunction with Warrior's Endurance.
Warrior's Endurance
Your rage enhances you in a specific way
While raging you may substitute all bonuses from raging for a +8 to constitution
Note: You may not use this in conjunction with Warrior's Strenght.
So this is my attempt to give the barbarian some more options at combat. Also a bit of added power to maybe stand up to the ToB classes. I'm still thinking of doing more Savage Maneuvers when the ideas strike me. Ideas and Comments are welcome.