The Skald is a fierce warrior who blends the brutal prowess of a front-line fighter with the inspiring power of song.
Drawing from the ancient traditions of their Viking ancestors, these bards of battle rally allies with thunderous chants and battle hymns, bolstering morale and striking fear into the hearts of their enemies.
Unlike traditional bards who prefer the rear lines, Viking Skalds thrive in the thick of combat, leading charges, inspiring resilience, and standing side by side with their comrades.
Wielding weapons as skillfully as their voice, Skalds excel at igniting courage amidst chaos, turning the tide of battle not only through sheer martial strength, but through the power of their song.
Class Features #
- Base Attack Bonus: +¾ level
- Hit Die: d10
- Proficiencies: Medium Armor
- Primary Saving Throws: Fortitude, Will
- Skill Points: 4 + Intelligence Modifier per level
- Class Type: Support Class Group
Requirements #
- Alignment: Any non-lawful
- Base Attack Bonus: +5
- Skills:
- Discipline: 8 ranks
- Lore: 5 ranks
- Concentration: 8 ranks
- Feats:
- Exotic Weapon Proficiency
- Luck of Heroes
- Toughness
Abilities by Level #
| Level | Abilities |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bard Song (progresses with Skald levels only, up to 20 songs per day, up to bard song bonus with 30 skald levels) |
| 3 | Ambidexterity |
| 6 | Two-Weapon Fighting |
| 9 | Improved Two-Weapon Fighting |
| 10 | +1 Strength, Constitution, and Charisma |
| 15 | Damage Reduction 1/–, +1 AC; Valkyrie’s Cry |
| 20 | Damage Reduction 2/–, +1 AC; +1 Strength, Constitution, and Charisma |
| 25 | Damage Reduction 3/–, +1 AC; Battle Hymn |
| 30 | Damage Reduction 4/– |
Class Abilities #
Valkyrie’s Cry (Granted at Level 15) #
A mighty chant that drains the Skald’s foes while strengthening allies.
- Uses/Day: (5 + Skald Level / 5)
- Effects (Enemies in Area of Effect):
- Positive Energy Damage: *(Constitution Modifier)*d6
- Effects (Allies in Area of Effect):
- Temporary Hit Points: 50 × (Skald Level / 5) (e.g., 300 HP at Level 30)
- +5% Physical Damage Immunity for 2 rounds
Battle Hymn (Granted at Level 25) #
A war cry that emboldens allies and hardens the Skald in battle.
- Uses/Day: (2 + Skald Level / 5)
- Effects (Allies in Area of Effect):
- +2 Attack Bonus
- Effects (Self):
- +10% Physical Damage Immunity
- +5 Bonus Damage per Hit
- Duration: 1 + (Pure Constitution Modifier / 2) turns