Ianuagonde
2014-04-20, 12:49 PM
So, the Wizard character in my group has been preparing for entry into the Loremaster prestige class, and now we're unclear whether or not it adds to caster level.
SRD
When a new loremaster level is gained, the character gains new spells per day (and spells known, if applicable) as if she had also gained a level in a spellcasting class she belonged to before she added the prestige class. She does not, however, gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained. This essentially means that she adds the level of loremaster to the level of some other spellcasting class the character has, then determines spells per day, spells known, and caster level accordingly
So, first is says you gain spells per day and spells known, and nothing else. The SRD then concludes that you add Loremaster levels to earlier levels to determine spells per day, spells known and caster level. Which is it?
If context is needed: I know the player will be happy with the caster level boost, but she won't overpower the rest of the group. Play is pretty low-op, and the Wizard spends most of the time bragging about his knowledge and Fireballing enemies (at level 7). The rest of the group consists of a human Warlock going for Hellfire Warlock, a human Knight (shield-basher), and an elven Bard who has 101 uses for Silent Image, and spends most combats Inspiring Courage and shooting arrows.
SRD
When a new loremaster level is gained, the character gains new spells per day (and spells known, if applicable) as if she had also gained a level in a spellcasting class she belonged to before she added the prestige class. She does not, however, gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained. This essentially means that she adds the level of loremaster to the level of some other spellcasting class the character has, then determines spells per day, spells known, and caster level accordingly
So, first is says you gain spells per day and spells known, and nothing else. The SRD then concludes that you add Loremaster levels to earlier levels to determine spells per day, spells known and caster level. Which is it?
If context is needed: I know the player will be happy with the caster level boost, but she won't overpower the rest of the group. Play is pretty low-op, and the Wizard spends most of the time bragging about his knowledge and Fireballing enemies (at level 7). The rest of the group consists of a human Warlock going for Hellfire Warlock, a human Knight (shield-basher), and an elven Bard who has 101 uses for Silent Image, and spends most combats Inspiring Courage and shooting arrows.