[3.5] Class Ability Equivalents

[Adamantrue]

I came across THIS (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58667) a while back, and found it really handy in my games. I tend to personalize each Class to the characters, and have done a fair amount of mixing & matching. Sadly, it seems like the thread was abandoned.

I had a little bit of time last night, so I thought I'd try continuing the job, while adding sources. I'm not through all of my books yet, and there are some things I'm not including because it seems too specific (like some Racial options), but I'm still trying to be fairly thorough.

(Finally updated. When did they change the Tables code?)

Class FeatureEquivalentSource
Acrobatic ChargeSwift and DeadlyDrow of the Underdark 59
Advanced Learning (as warmage)Eclectic LearningPlayer's Handbook II 67
Animal CompanionPhynxkin CompanionDragon Magic 13
Animal Companion (as ranger)Distracting AttackPlayer's Handbook II 55
Spiritual GuideComplete Champion 50
Summon FamiliarUnearthed Arcana 58
Animal Companion & Wild Empathy (as druid)Elemental CompanionComplete Mage 33
Animal Companion, Wild Empathy & Woodland Stride (as ranger)Celestial SlayerExemplars of Evil 20
Animal Companion & Wild Shape (as druid)ShapeshiftPlayer's Handbook II 39
Armor Class Bonus (as monk)Defensive InsightMagic of Incarnum 48
Armor Proficiency (heavy)Dodge featRaces of the Dragon 108
Dragonscale HuskDragon Magic 12
Armor Proficiency (heavy) & Tower Shield ProficiencyHit-and-Run TacticsDrow of the Underdark 58
Armor Proficiency (medium & heavy)Armored Mage (level limit)Complete Mage 32
Aura of CourageAura of AweRaces of Destiny 160
Aura of DespairUnearthed Arcana 55
Aura of FreedomRaces of the Wild 155
Aura of ResolveUnearthed Arcana 53
Debilitating AuraUnearthed Arcana 54
A Thousand FacesCamouflageRaces of the Wild 158
Counter SummoningPlanar Handbook 31
Bardic KnowledgeBardic KnackPlayer's Handbook II 35
Lore SongDungeonscape 8
Bardic Knowledge & Bonus Feat (limited)Trap SenseMagic of Incarnum 47
Bardic Knowledge & Bardic MusicDeadly KnowledgeDrow of the Underdark 57
Bardic Music: countersongCounter FearRaces of Stone 148
Mimicking SongDungeonscape 8
Soothing VoiceRaces of Destiny 157
Spellbreaker SongComplete Mage 35
Bardic Music: fascinateHealing HymnComplete Champion 47
Bardic Music: inspire competenceHymn of FortificationComplete Champion 47
Inspire ArcanaRaces of the Dragon 110
Inspire DefianceRaces of Stone 148
Inspire TurningExpedition to Castle Ravenloft 206
Planar InspirationPlanar Handbook 29
Bardic Music: inspire courageInspire AweDragon Magic 13
Bardic Music: inspire greatnessInspire HatredExemplars of Evil 21
Bardic Music: song of freedomPlanar DiscordancePlanar Handbook 29
Bardic Music: suggestionCommandRaces of Destiny 157
Phantasmal SongRaces of Stone 148
Portal DissonancePlanar Handbook 29
Repel DominationExpedition to Castle Ravenloft 206
Bonus Feats (as fighter)Sneak Attack (as rogue)Unearthed Arcana 58
Bonus Feat: 1st level (as fighter)Axe FocusRaces of Stone 147
Battle HardenedRaces of Eberron 130
Blade FocusRaces of Destiny 157
Spear FocusRaces of the Dragon 108
Bonus Feat: 2nd level (as fighter)Main-GaucheRaces of Destiny 157
Racial FoesRaces of Stone 147
Bonus Feats: 2nd & 6th level (as fighter)Dungeon CrasherDungeonscape 10
Bonus Feat: 2nd level or higher (as fighter)Constitution BoostRaces of the Dragon 108
ResoluteComplete Champion 48
Bonus Feat: 4th level or higher (as fighter)Aligned StrikeComplete Champion 48
Planar StudyPlanar Handbook 32
Strength BoostRaces of the Dragon 108
Bonus Feat: 6th level (as fighter)Confusing BanterRaces of Destiny 158
Elusive AttackPlayer's Handbook II 44
Bonus Feat: 8th level (as fighter)Align PuissancePlanar Handbook 32
Bonus Feat: 8th level or higher (as fighter)Armor of GodComplete Champion 48
Heavy Armor ExpertiseRaces of Stone 147
Bonus Feat: 12th level (as fighter)Aura of StabilityPlanar Handbook 32
CounterattackPlayer's Handbook II 45
Bonus Feat: 16th level (as fighter)Overpowering AttackPlayer's Handbook II 45
Bonus Feat: 1st level (as monk)Draconic FistDragon Magic 12
Soulwarp StrikeComplete Mage 34
Bonus Feat: 2nd (as monk)Weapon Finesse featRaces of the Wild 159
Bonus Feats (as wizard)Aura of ProtectionUnearthed Arcana 59
Energy SubstitutionUnearthed Arcana 62
Enhanced SummoningUnearthed Arcana 60
Shadow ShaperUnearthed Arcana 63
Social ProficiencyUnearthed Arcana 61
Spell VersatilityUnearthed Arcana 64
Undead ApotheosisUnearthed Arcana 63
Bonus Feat: 5th level or higher (as wizard)Domain Granted PowerComplete Champion 52
Spontaneous DivinationComplete Champion 52
Bonus Spell Slot: 1 each level (as specialist wizard)Enhanced UndeadUnearthed Arcana 63
Extend EnchantmentUnearthed Arcana 61
Illusion MasteryUnearthed Arcana 63
Overcome ResistanceUnearthed Arcana 62
PrescienceUnearthed Arcana 60
Spontaneous DispellingUnearthed Arcana 59
Spontaneous SummoningUnearthed Arcana 60
Transmutable MemoryUnearthed Arcana 64
CamouflageA Thousand FacesRaces of the Wild 158
Planar TrackingPlanar Handbook 34
Skill MasteryRaces of Destiny 159
Special Ability (as rogue)Unearthed Arcana 56
Cleric DomainDivine MagicianComplete Mage 33
Cleric Domain Granted PowerDivine RestorationDungeonscape 9
Positive HealingExpedition to Castle Ravenloft 207
True DaylightExpedition to Castle Ravenloft 207
Combat Style (as ranger)Wildshape (limited) & Fast Movement (as barbarian)Unearthed Arcana 58
Damage Reduction (as barbarian)Dodge BonusComplete Champion 46
Fast Movement & AC bonus (as monk)Unearthed Arcana 58
Hit Point BonusComplete Champion 46
Incarnum DefenseMagic of Incarnum 44
Lion Manifestation: RoarComplete Champion 46
Planar Damage ReductionPlanar Handbook 28
Search & Spot BonusComplete Champion 46
Track feat & Survival +2Complete Champion 46
Two-Handed StrikeRaces of Destiny 159
Deity's Weapon Focus & Deity's Weapon SpecializationDeity's FavorPlayer's Handbook II 43
Favored of Bahamut/TiamatDragon Magic 13
Favored of the FiendsExemplars of Evil 20
Detect EvilDetect DragonbloodRaces of the Dragon 108
Detect GoodUnearthed Arcana 54
Detect UndeadExpedition to Castle Ravenloft 208
Diamond SoulAxiomatic SoulPlanar Handbook 33
Divine HealthPelor's BlessingExpedition to Castle Ravenloft 208
Dodge Bonus (as swashbuckler)Shield of BladesPlayer's Handbook 63
Draconic Aura: 5th level (as dragon shaman)Shamanic InvocationDragon Magic 14
Energy Resistance (as favored soul)Sense PreyDrow of the Underdark 58
EvasionFeign DeathExemplars of Evil 21
Invisible FistExemplars of Evil 21
Spell ReflectionComplete Mage 35
Evasion & Fast Movement (as scout)Dungeon SpecialistPlayer's Handbook II 59
Fast Movement (as barbarian)Improved Flanking (as swashbuckler)Complete Champion 46
Improved GrabComplete Champion 46
Incarnum SpeedMagic of Incarnum 44
Hide & Move Silently +4Complete Champion 46
PounceComplete Champion 46
Search & Spot +4Complete Champion 46
Unholy FuryExemplars of Evil 22
Fast Movement (as monk)Standing JumpDungeonscape 10
Fast Movement & Evasion (as scout)Dungeon SpecialistPlayer's Handbook II 59
Favored EnemyArcane HunterComplete Mage 32
Favored Enemy & Archery Combat StyleRage & Indomitable WillUnearthed Arcana 58
Fiendish ResilienceFiendish FlamewreathPlayer's Handbook II 65
Venomous BloodDrow of the Underdark 59
Flurry of BlowsDecisive StrikePlayer's Handbook II 51
SkirmishRaces of the Wild 159
Grace (as swashbuckler)Arcane StuntComplete Mage 32
Grant Move ActionAdrenaline BoostPlayer's Handbook II 49
Greater RageIncarnum RageMagic of Incarnum 44
Menacing RagePlanar Handbook 28
Hide in Plain SightSpecial Ability (as rogue)Unearthed Arcana 56
Improved EvasionFortunate ReflexesMagic of Incarnum 47
Friend's EvasionComplete Champion 51
Improved Flanking (as swashbuckler)Fast Movement (as barbarian)Complete Champion 46
Sneak Attack +1d6 (as rogue)Magic of Incarnum 47
Improved Uncanny DodgeBonus Feat (limited)Sandstorm 44
Evasive SkitterRaces of the Dragon 110
Insightful RageRaces of Destiny 159
Uncanny BraveryDragon Magic 14
View the Spirit WorldComplete Champion 46
Indomitable Will & RageFavored Enemy & Archery Combat StyleUnearthed Arcana 58
Ki Strike (lawful)Chakra Bind (arms) & Shape SoulmeldMagic of Incarnum 48
Ki Strike (magic)Holy StrikeComplete Champion 48
Ki Strike (adamantine)Ki Strike (cold iron)Planar Handbook 33
Lay on HandsDeadly TouchUnerthed Arcana 54
Lay on Hands, Remove Disease & Turn Undead (as paladin)Favored Enemy (limited)Unearthed Arcana 58
Purity of BodyResistant BodyPlanar Handbook 33
RageBeserker StrengthPlayer's Handbook II 33
Whirling FrenzyUnearthed Arcana 66
Rage & Indomitable WillFavored Enemy & Archery Combat StyleUnearthed Arcana 58
Remove DiseaseCause DiseaseUnearthed Arcana 54
Celestial MountPlanar Handbook 33
Curse BreakerComplete Mage 33
Remove FatigueRaces of Destiny 160
Warded Special MountExpedition to Castle Ravenloft 208
Remove Disease, Lay on Hands & Turn Undead (as paladin)Favored Enemy (limited)Unearthed Arcana 58
Resist Nature's LureBully AnimalRaces of Destiny 160
Heat Endurance featSandstorm 47
Resist Extraplanar MightPlanar Handbook 31
Resist Nature's Lure, Wild Empathy & Woodland Stride (as druid)Root WalkerDungeonscape 9
Slow FallWall WalkerDungeonscape 11
Water StepStormwrack 50
Smite EvilAlignment PurityPlanar Handbook 33
Ranged Smite EvilRaces of the Wild 155
Righteous FuryRaces of Destiny 160
Smite GoodUnearthed Arcana 54
Sneak Attack (as rogue)Bonus Feats (as fighter)Unearthed Arcana 58
Sneak Attack +1d6 (as rogue)Improved Flanking (as swashbuckler)Magic of Incarnum 47
Special Ability (as rogue)BlinkPlanar Handbook 35
BreathstealerDragon Magic 11
CamouflageUnearthed Arcana 56
Frostfell Terrain MasteryFrostburn 45
Hide in Plain SightUnearthed Arcana 56
Holy StalkerComplete Champion 51
Slip the BondsPlanar Handbook 35
Sniping MasteryRaces of the Wild 160
Woodland StrideUnearthed Arcana 56
Special Mount (as paladin)Charging SmitePlayer's Handbook II 53
Divine SpiritDungeonscape 11
Drakkensteed MountDragon Magic 13
Underdark KnightComplete Champion 49
Spellcasting (as paladin)Complete Warrior ListComplete Warrior 13
Holy Warrior*Complete Champion 49
Spellcasting (as ranger)Complete Warrior ListComplete Warrior 13
Champion of the Wild*Complete Champion 50
Spell Known: 4th level (as bard)Secrets of the DiplomatRaces of Destiny 157
Spell Known: 2nd level (as sorcerer)Force-Charged EnergyPlanar Handbook 35
Power of StoneRaces of Stone 147
Spell Known: 4th level (as sorcerer)Earth MeditationRaces of Stone 147
Extraplanar Spell PenetrationPlanar Handbook 36
Spell Known: 6th level (as sorcerer)Spontaneous Planar SummoningPlanar Handbook 36
Spell Known: highest level (as sorcerer)Stalwart SorcererComplete Mage 36
Spell Slot: 2nd level (as bard)Superior SuggestionRaces of the Dragon 110
Spell Slot: 2nd level (as cleric)Hammer SpecialistRaces of Stone 146
Soultouched WeaponMagic of Incarnum 43
Spell Slot: 3rd level (as cleric)Energy BarrierRaces of the Dragon 106
Spell Slot: 4th level (as cleric)Earthen Spell PowerRaces of Stone 146
Pool of HealingComplete Champion 47
Spell Slot: 5th level (as cleric)Energy SustenanceRaces of the Dragon 107
Spell Slot: 3rd level (as wizard)Unimpeded MagicPlanar Handbook 36
Spell Slot: 7th level (as wizard)Enhanced MagicPlanar Handbook 37
Spell Slot: 1 each level (as wizard)Focused SpecialistComplete Mage 34
Spontaneous Casting (as cleric)Channel Planar BanishmentPlanar Handbook 31
Distribute IncarnumMagic of Incarnum 43
Spontaneous Domain CastingPlayer's Handbook II 37
Spontaneous Casting (as druid)Spontaneous AfflictionExemplars of Evil 21
Spontaneous RejuvenationPlayer's Handbook II 39
Still Mind (as monk)Prayerful MeditationComplete Champion 48
Summon FamiliarAnimal Companion (as ranger)Unearthed Arcana 58
Arcane EarthboundRaces of Stone 147
Chains of DisbeliefUnearthed Arcana 63
CohortUnearthed Arcana 61
Dark CompanionPlayer's Handbook II 47
Divine CompanionComplete Champion 51
Draconic Heritage featRaces of the Dragon 107
Drakken FamiliarDragon Magic 12
Energy AffinityUnearthed Arcana 62
Enhance AttributeUnearthed Arcana 64
Enhanced AwarenessUnearthed Arcana 60
Immediate MagicPlayer's Handbook II 68
Metamagic SpecialistPlayer's Handbook II 61
Rapid SummoningUnearthed Arcana 60
Resistance to EnergyUnearthed Arcana 59
Skeletal MinionUnearthed Arcana 63
Spell ShieldDungeonscape 13
Swift TrackerPortal IntuitionPlanar Handbook 34
Swift Tracker & Track bonus featTrapfinding & Disable DeviceDungeonscape 12
Trap ExpertDungeonscape 12
TrapfindingAntiquarianComplete Champion 51
MimicExemplars of Evil 21
Poison UseDrow of the Underdark 58
Social IntuitionRaces of Eberron 122
Trapfinding & Disable DeviceSwift Tracker & Track bonus featDungeonscape 12
Trap SenseBardic Knowledge & Bonus Feat (limited)Magic of Incarnum 47
Breach SensePlanar Handbook 35
Death's RuinComplete Champion 51
Minor LoreRaces of Eberron 122
Quick FingersDungeonscape 13
Penetrating StrikeExpedition to Castle Ravenloft 208
Dungeonscape 13
Portal SensePlanar Handbook 28
Spell SenseComplete Mage 35
Thief's LuckRaces of the Wild 160
TrapkillerDungeonscape 8
Wastelands Trap SenseSandstorm 44
Turn UndeadBahamut's BlessingRaces of the Dragon 108
Blasphemous IncantationExemplars of Evil 20
Channel IncarnumMagic of Incarnum 43
Destroy UndeadExpedition to Castle Ravenloft 206
Divine CounterspellComplete Mage 33
Master of SpidersDrow of the Underdark 57
Planar BanishmentUnearthed Arcana 67
Planar DismissalPlanar Handbook 30
Rebuke DragonsDragon Magic 14
Smite Evil & Aura of CourageUnearthed Arcana 58
Smite Evil OutsiderPlanar Handbook 33
Smite GiantsRaces of Stone 146
Turn EnergyRaces of the Dragon 106
Turn Undead, Lay on Hands & Remove Disease (as paladin)Favored Enemy (limited)Unearthed Arcana 58
Uncanny DodgeDisruptive AttackPlayer's Handbook II 57
Reckless ChargeRaces of Destiny 159
Venom ImmunityPlanar TolerancePlanar Handbook 31
Wholeness of BodySize Matters NotRaces of the Wild 159
Wild EmpathySpiritual ConnectionComplete Champion 50
Vermin EmpathyDungeonscape 9
Wild Empathy & Animal Companion (as druid)Elemental CompanionComplete Mage 33
Wild Empathy, Animal Companion & Woodland Stride (as ranger)Celestial SlayerExemplars of Evil 20
Wild Empathy, Woodland Stride & Resist Nature's Lure (as druid)Root WalkerDungeonscape 9
Wild ShapeAspect of NatureUnearthed Arcana 67
Aspect of the DragonDragon Magic 11
Augment Nature's AlliesRaces of Destiny 160
Wild Shape & Animal Companion (as druid)ShapeshiftPlayer's Handbook II 39
Woodland StrideSandskimmer featSandstorm 47
Special Ability (as rogue)Unearthed Arcana 56
Subterranean StrideRaces of the Dragon 109
Woodland Stride, Animal Companion & Wild Empathy (as ranger)Celestial SlayerExemplars of Evil 20
Woodland Stride, Wild Empathy & Resist Nature's Lure (as druid)Root WalkerDungeonscape 9

*Champion of the Wild and Holy Warrior grants specific Bonus Feats at 4th, 8th, 11th, and 14th level

I'm not done with Unearthed Arcana yet, and PH2 is next on the list. I won't be touching anything Psionic cause...well, I ain't got it. I also won't do any Dragonmag or Web Enhancements.

Are there any more obscure options I need to worry about hunting down?

[Morph Bark]

Are there any more obscure options I need to worry about hunting down?

You even got stuff from Drow of the Underdark, that's already pretty far.

I've noticed nothing for Inspire Courage though.

[Adamantrue]

I never came across anything. I could swear there were one or two that traded out Inspire Courage. I'll have to check with the Bard's Handbook, but it may be in source material I wasn't checking (Web Enhancements, Psionic stuffs, Dragon Magazine).

Finished UA & PH2, which I think means I'm pretty much done. I'm kinda glad I did this, as I never noticed the Ranger's Animal Companion was comparable to Summon Familiar. Which basically means I can play around with some really interesting options.

I'm considering going back through UA & CC, to get some of the more extended swaps that I skipped. I was trying to stay relatively brief, but there are some option that are too interesting to omit.

[Morph Bark]

I never came across anything. I could swear there were one or two that traded out Inspire Courage. I'll have to check with the Bard's Handbook, but it may be in source material I wasn't checking (Web Enhancements, Psionic stuffs, Dragon Magazine).

There is Inspire Awe, which gives a penalty to enemies, but I keep forgetting where it's from. Prolly Dragon.

[Adamantrue]

Funny...checking the Bard's Handbook (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=8284.0), Inspire Awe doesn't give a source. Kinda funny... [edit] the only one, in fact.

I'm definitely going to go through this some more. The Barbarian Totem stuff can be broken up a bit to the individual abilities, like the Improved Grab & Pounce & stuff.

[Adamantrue]

Dragon Magic!

More specifically, Inspire Awe is in Dragon Magic. Covered that book in this last update, and broke down the Barbarian stuff from Complete Champion.

Interesting note on the Barbarian stuff: The Wolf Totem grants an ability identical to the Swashbuckler's Improved Flanking. In theory, that means you could swap out Improved Flanking for Fast Movement, and then Fast Movement for Pounce. That could be awesome for certain TWF Daring Outlaw builds, and had WotC considered that, Swashbuckler may have had a much better reputation.

[Fax Celestis]

Looks fairly complete, from my view, though there are a bunch of ACFs in Dragon Mags that I don't see listed (particularly, the Trickster Spellthief variant).

[Person_Man]

This page (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=7908) on BG does a fairly good job of organizing them, with descriptions of what they all do as well. Though it's always nice to have a thread over here as well.

[Adamantrue]

Looks fairly complete, from my view, though there are a bunch of ACFs in Dragon Mags that I don't see listed (particularly, the Trickster Spellthief variant). I actually don't have any of the Dragon Magazines (except for the issue that has the Imbued Staff, which I seem to have misplaced). But DM material has always had shakey acceptance anyways between groups, so its probably best in this case.

Psionic material is out of this too for pretty much the same reasons. Though it is easier for me to get ahold of the material, I'm just not familiar enough with the material to make connections (such as the Ranger's Animal Companion being equal to a Sorcerer/Wizard's Familiar, or the Improved Flanking of the Swashbuckler being identical to one of the Barbarian's Spiritual Totems). Honestly, I'm not entirely sure I'm familiar enough with the material I included.

This page (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=7908) on BG does a fairly good job of organizing them, with descriptions of what they all do as well. Though it's always nice to have a thread over here as well. That thread has a different intention, though. That one informs you of all the available ACFs & the details. This is meant to let you know which abilities are supposed to be equal in power, when it comes to swapping them out to customize a Class, much like what's proposed in THIS (http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/19869822/Variant_Chaining).

Now, I'm sure I'm missing stuff. Wasn't there something out there that let a Monk gain a limited Invisibility?

Yup...Exemplars of Evil. Next on my list... [edit] Done!

[Adamantrue]

Let's see...what else did I add. Expedition to Castle Ravenloft, Magic of Incarnum...I could swear I did more than that.

There seems to be a relative lack of interest in this, so I'm pretty much calling the job done here (I think I covered most everything anyways). I wanna actually try playing around with some of these options anyways, see if I can toss together an interesting Monk or Swashbucker variant.