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Shieldbunny
2014-12-12, 01:41 PM
Title says it all. Is there a way to do this, and where is it located. Thanks in advance.

Bronk
2014-12-12, 02:37 PM
Well, it depends on the spell like ability. If it is one that has a designated caster level, you might be able to use a magic item that increases caster level like an orange prism Ioun stone.

On the other hand, if there is not designated caster level it is based on total hit dice, so adding any levels would do the trick. The rule is in the SRD under 'special abilities' and 'spell like abilities'.

Shieldbunny
2014-12-12, 02:43 PM
Well, it depends on the spell like ability. If it is one that has a designated caster level, you might be able to use a magic item that increases caster level like an orange prism Ioun stone.

On the other hand, if there is not designated caster level it is based on total hit dice, so adding any levels would do the trick. The rule is in the SRD under 'special abilities' and 'spell like abilities'.

Yeah, should have specified. I was speaking of increasing a designated caster level. Specifically, raising a Balor's to 22 so it can slap Quicken Spell-like Ability on Greater Teleport.

ZamielVanWeber
2014-12-12, 02:51 PM
I am 90% sure this isn't possible aside from handwaving the caster level being tied to its HD and adding 2 more.

(Un)Inspired
2014-12-12, 04:24 PM
Do Boots of Big Stepping from MiC work on spell like abilities? If so, there ya go.

Shieldbunny
2014-12-12, 04:48 PM
Do Boots of Big Stepping from MiC work on spell like abilities? If so, there ya go.

Nice idea, but sadly specifies spells. Might be willing to hand wave it though.

Werephilosopher
2014-12-12, 04:57 PM
If you're willing to get a bit extreme, a paragon creature (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/epic/monsters/paragonCreature.htm) gains a +15 boost to caster level of all SLAs.