Elite Guard
Elite Guards are some of the most loyal and dangerous soldiers that can be found in the lands of Nordock. Most often they can be found in large cities or fortresses - it is there that their impeccable crossbow mastery is most appreciated. Their combat training is a guarantee that civilians can sleep peacefully, without fear of any danger from the outside.
| Type | Prestige class |
| Hit die | d10 |
| Skill points | 3 + Intelligence modifier per level |
| Attack bonus | full - 1 per level, +20 by level 20 |
| Strong saves | Fortitude |
| Spellcasting | None |
| Alignment | Any lawful |
| Primary ability | Dexterity |
| Maximum level | 30 |
How it works
- Light and heavy crossbows get +1 threat range at Elite Guard 10, +2 at 20 and +3 at 30. This comes from your class level, not from a feat.
- Crossbow Precision gives +1 attack bonus per 5 Elite Guard levels, at least +1 and up to +5, for 2 turns (2 minutes). Levels in other classes do not raise it.
- Crossbow Precision works only while you hold a light or heavy crossbow. Equipping any other weapon ends it.
- A pure Elite Guard also gets +1 attack per round from Crossbow Precision.
Requirements
| Alignment | Any lawful |
| Skill | Discipline, 10 ranks |
| Feat | Point Blank Shot |
| Feat | Rapid Reload |
| Attack bonus | +7 |
| Feat | Alertness |
| Incompatible class | Weapon Master |
What you gain, level by level
| Level | Gain |
|---|---|
| 1 | Weapon Proficiency (simple), Weapon Focus (heavy crossbow), Weapon Focus (light crossbow) |
| 3 | Weapon Specialization (heavy crossbow), Weapon Specialization (light crossbow) |
| 5 | Elite Guard Training, Crossbow Precision (1 + (your Elite Guard levels / 5) a day), +1 Dexterity (and again every 5 levels to 30) |
| 7 | Improved Critical (heavy crossbow), Improved Critical (light crossbow) |
| 10 | Sniper |
| 11 | Epic Elite Guard |
| 12 | Epic Weapon Focus (heavy crossbow), Epic Weapon Focus (light crossbow) |
| 15 | Epic Weapon Specialization (heavy crossbow), Epic Weapon Specialization (light crossbow), bonus feat (and again every 5 levels to 30) |
| 20 | Overwhelming Critical (heavy crossbow), Overwhelming Critical (light crossbow) |
| 30 | +2 Strength |
Bonus feat choices
A bonus feat is granted at the levels marked in the table above, and can be spent on any of the following.
As a bonus feat or as an ordinary feat: Armor Skin, Devastating Critical (any of 2), Epic Prowess, Epic Skill Focus (any of 4), Epic Toughness (any of 10), Great Dexterity (any of 10).
Class skills
One point per rank instead of two: Concentration, Craft: Harvesting, Craft: Mastery, Craft: Speed, Discipline, Heal, Listen, Lore, Ride, Spot.