JackMage666
2007-06-05, 01:31 PM
So, for some odd reason, I've had the desire to play the neglected Spirit Shaman, though I fear it is too weak as is. So, here's a thread where we can brainstorm ideas to make it better!
Idea #1 - Give them the Shapeshift ability in the PHB2 (In the druid section.)
Idea #2 - Although their casting idea is unique and rather interesting, the Spells Retrieved is too low. There are several times when you'll know only 1 spells for his two highest spell levels. I'm not sure what would be a balanced number, but I think Max 3 is too low. Max 4, maybe? If someone wanted to come up with a new chart, that could help, as well.
Idea #3 - Chastise Spirits counting as Turn/Rebuke Undead for Divine Feats. Spirit is a rather limited type, not fought all that often, so it would be helpful to channel uses into something else.
Idea #4 - Physical Spirit Companion. Basically, is allowed to pick one of the first level Druid Animal Companions (they don't get to pick a better animal at higher levels.) This animal grows (same progression as Animal Companion) with the Spirit Shaman, as well as serves the uses of a Spirit Companion. Thus, they disappear for 1 hour a day to retrieve spells. Also, they gain Wisdom as they level up, at the same rate as Str/Dex. If the Animal Companion is killed, the Spirit Shaman loses access to all spells until she acquires a new one (24 hours, same as Druid), since she cannot retrieve for her spells.
Those are my ideas for the fix, any others?
Idea #1 - Give them the Shapeshift ability in the PHB2 (In the druid section.)
Idea #2 - Although their casting idea is unique and rather interesting, the Spells Retrieved is too low. There are several times when you'll know only 1 spells for his two highest spell levels. I'm not sure what would be a balanced number, but I think Max 3 is too low. Max 4, maybe? If someone wanted to come up with a new chart, that could help, as well.
Idea #3 - Chastise Spirits counting as Turn/Rebuke Undead for Divine Feats. Spirit is a rather limited type, not fought all that often, so it would be helpful to channel uses into something else.
Idea #4 - Physical Spirit Companion. Basically, is allowed to pick one of the first level Druid Animal Companions (they don't get to pick a better animal at higher levels.) This animal grows (same progression as Animal Companion) with the Spirit Shaman, as well as serves the uses of a Spirit Companion. Thus, they disappear for 1 hour a day to retrieve spells. Also, they gain Wisdom as they level up, at the same rate as Str/Dex. If the Animal Companion is killed, the Spirit Shaman loses access to all spells until she acquires a new one (24 hours, same as Druid), since she cannot retrieve for her spells.
Those are my ideas for the fix, any others?