Stalwart Defender
The stalwart defender is a sponsored champion of a cause or a way of life. As the name might imply, this character is a skilled combatant trained in the arts of defense. A line of stalwart defenders is a far better defense than a 10-foot-thick wall of stones, and much more dangerous.
Requirements
Base Attack Bonus: +7
Feats: Dodge, Toughness
Hit Die: d12
Proficiencies: Armor (Light, Medium, Heavy), Shields, Weapons (Simple, Martial) Skill Points: 2 + INT
Class Skills: Concentration, Craft, Discipline, Heal, Listen, Intimidate, Knowledge (all), Lore, Parry, Profession, Sense Motive, Spot, Taunt
Level Progression
| Lvl | BAB | Saves | Feats | HP range | Damage reduction | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort | Ref | Will | |||||
| 1st | +1 | +2 | +0 | +2 | Defensive Stance | 6-12 | |
| 2nd | +2 | +3 | +0 | +3 | Defensive Awareness I | 12-24 | |
| 3rd | +3 | +3 | +1 | +3 | 18-36 | ||
| 4th | +4 | +4 | +1 | +4 | 24-48 | ||
| 5th | +5 | +4 | +1 | +4 | Defensive Awareness II | 30-60 | |
| 6th | +6 | +5 | +2 | +5 | Dwarven Defender Damage Reduction | 36-72 | 3/- |
| 7th | +7 | +5 | +2 | +5 | 42-84 | 3/- | |
| 8th | +8 | +6 | +2 | +6 | 48-96 | 3/- | |
| 9th | +9 | +6 | +3 | +6 | 54-108 | 3/- | |
| 10th | +10 | +7 | +3 | +7 | Defensive Awareness III, Challenging Shout | 60-120 | 6/- |
Defensive Stance
This ability has unlimited uses a day with a 3 round cooldown between toggling. It applies +4 constitution, +1 ab, +1 damage, +2 saves, and AC equal to half the Stalwart Defender class levels +1. Additionally, this ability gains +2 discipline per level and provides immunity to knockdown at level 10. While in Defensive Stance, the Stalwart Defender's movement speed is slowed by 50%.
Challenging Shout
You draw attention to yourself by hurling accusations and jeers at nearby enemies, goading them into attacking you. Enemies in a colossal radius must pass a Will save (DC = Con Modifier + Base Taunt Ranks) (Cap of DC45) or be forced to attack you for six seconds. In addition, you bolster yourself, granting you temporary hit points equal to the DC for the duration of the effect.
Epic Stalwart Defender
The epic Stalwart Defender has become the very definition of immovable object. He is a stalwart warrior that can stand against virtually any foe imaginable.
Hit die: d12
Skill points: 2 + int modifier
Bonus feats: The epic Stalwart Defender gains a bonus feat every four levels. In other words, at levels 14 and 18.
Available Epic bonus feats: armor skin, devastating critical, epic damage reduction, epic energy resistance, epic prowess, epic toughness, epic weapon focus, overwhelming critical, perfect health, two-weapon fighting
Epic Stalwart Defender level progression
| Lvl | Feats | HP range | Damage reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 66-132 | 6/- | |
| 12th | 72-144 | 6/- | |
| 13th | 78-156 | 6/- | |
| 14th | bonus feat | 84-168 | 9/- |
| 15th | 90-180 | 9/- | |
| 16th | 96-192 | 9/- | |
| 17th | 102-204 | 9/- | |
| 18th | bonus feat | 108-216 | 12/- |
| 19th | 114-228 | 12/- | |
| 20th | 120-240 | 12/- | |
Special
Defensive stance: An additional use per day is gained for every two levels past 9th.
Damage reduction: The damage reduction increases by 3 points for every four levels above 10th.
Notes
- This class replaces the Dwarven Defender class.
- Due to a bug it still requires you to be lawful. A DM can help with this.