Are PrCs supposed to be this powerful?

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Everyone knows the top tier PrC's and this isn't one of them. In fact, I hate this PrC with a passion. It really screwed me over in a campaign

If you have a problem with it say no. The DM is specifically encouraged to in the rules.

That sounds like an entertaining story, but I'm sure you don't want to re-live it.