Blackguard
The blackguard epitomizes evil. He is nothing short of a mortal fiend. The quintessential black knight, this villain carries a reputation of the foulest sort that is very well deserved. Consorting with demons and devils, or serving dark deities, the blackguard is hated and feared by all. A blackguard is an evil villain of the first order, equivalent in power to the righteous paladin, but devoted to the powers of darkness.
The blackguard has many options available to him - sending forth dark minions and servants to do his bidding, attacking with stealth and honorless guile, or straightforward smiting of the forces of good that stand in his way.
Hit Die: d10
Proficiencies: Armor (Light, Medium, Heavy), Shields, Weapons (Simple, Martial)
Skill Points: 2 + INT
Class Skills: Concentration, Craft (all), Discipline, Heal, Intimidate, Knowledge (all), Lore, Parry, Persuade, Profession (all), Sense Motive, Taunt
Spells
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Level progression
| Lvl | BAB | Saves | Feats | HP range | ||||||
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| Fort | Ref | Will | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | ||||
| 1st | +1 | +2 | +0 | +0 | Use Poison, Lay on Hands | 5-10 | - | - | - | - |
| 2nd | +2 | +3 | +0 | +0 | Dark Blessing, Smite Good | 10-20 | - | - | - | - |
| 3rd | +3 | +3 | +1 | +1 | Turn Undead | 15-30 | - | - | - | - |
| 4th | +4 | +4 | +1 | +1 | 20-40 | 0 | - | - | - | |
| 5th | +5 | +4 | +1 | +1 | 25-50 | 0 | - | - | - | |
| 6th | +6 | +5 | +2 | +2 | 30-60 | 1 | - | - | - | |
| 7th | +7 | +5 | +2 | +2 | 35-70 | 1 | - | - | - | |
| 8th | +8 | +6 | +2 | +2 | 40-80 | 1 | 0 | - | - | |
| 9th | +9 | +6 | +3 | +3 | Divine Might | 45-90 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| 10th | +10 | +7 | +3 | +3 | 50-100 | 1 | 1 | - | - | |
| 11th | +11/+6/+1 | +7 | +3 | +3 | 55-110 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | |
| 12th | +12/+7/+2 | +8 | +4 | +4 | Extra Turning | 60-120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 13th | +13/+8/+3 | +8 | +4 | +4 | 65-130 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | |
| 14th | +14/+9/+4 | +9 | +4 | +4 | 70-140 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 15th | +15/+10/+5 | +9 | +5 | +5 | Divine Shield | 75-150 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 16th | +16/+11/+6/+1 | +10 | +5 | +5 | 80-160 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| 17th | +17/+12/+7/+2 | +10 | +5 | +5 | 85-170 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| 18th | +18/+13/+8/+3 | +11 | +6 | +6 | 90-180 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| 19th | +19/+14/+9/+4 | +11 | +6 | +6 | 95-190 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| 20th | +20/+15/+10/+5 | +12 | +6 | +6 | Loyalty's Boon | 100-200 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Blackguards need sufficient wisdom to cast spells. This calculation is determined by 10 plus the blackguard's wisdom modifier. Thus, they need 13 wisdom to cast spells of the 3rd circle such as Fiendish Might, and 14 wisdom to cast spells of the 4th circle such as Unholy Sword.
Lay on Hands
For blackguads, this ability instead damages the living and heals the undead equal to their class level multiplied by their Charisma modifier. Unlimited uses with a 5-minute cooldown.
Desecrate Weapon
Desecrate targeted melee weapon, causing it to deal an additional 2d6 divine damage to outsiders.
Unholy Sword
This spell transforms the caster's melee weapon into a powerful Unholy Reaver, a specially blessed weapon that, when wielded by a blackguard, acts like a +5 unholy weapon that delivers an additional 1d6 divine damage against all creatures.
Divine Might/Shield
These are free actions.
Loyalty's Boon
The Blackguard's service is rewarded with the ability to call forth a powerful planar ally. He beckons forth a greater fiend to aid him for one full day or until slain. The summon type depends on the alignment of LE, NE, or CE.