My Third-Caster Class
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Source of Power
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Origin
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Creating a My Third-Caster
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Quick Build
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My Third-Caster
| Level | Proficiency Bonus | Features | Cantrips Known | Spells Known | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | +2 | Archetype Choice (One Rock, One Ribbon), Identity Rock | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2nd | +2 | Identity Rock, Identity Ribbon | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3rd | +2 | Archetype Rock, Spellcasting | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 4th | +2 | Ability Score Improvement | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 5th | +3 | Tier Upgrade | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 6th | +3 | Rock | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 7th | +3 | Rock | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| 8th | +3 | Ability Score Improvement | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| 9th | +4 | Archetype Rock | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| 10th | +4 | Rock | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | — | — |
| 11th | +4 | Tier Upgrade | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | — | — |
| 12th | +4 | Ability Score Improvement | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | — | — |
| 13th | +5 | Rock | 3 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — |
| 14th | +5 | Archetype Rock | 3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — |
| 15th | +5 | Rock | 3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — |
| 16th | +5 | Ability Score Improvement | 3 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — |
| 17th | +6 | Archetype Tier Upgrade | 3 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — |
| 18th | +6 | Rock | 3 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — |
| 19th | +6 | Ability Score Improvement | 3 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 20th | +6 | Capstone | 3 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Class Features
As a My Third-Caster, you gain the following class features:
Hit Points
- Hit Dice: Dependant on the class' defensive mechanics
- Hit Points at 1st Level: hit dice + your Constitution modifier
- Hit Points at Higher Levels: hit dice average (rounded up) + your Constitution modifier per My Third-Caster level after 1st.
Proficiencies
- Armor: Provide proficiencies for what is neccessary to the class.
- Weapons: Provide proficiencies for what is neccessary to the class.
- Tools: Any Tools related to the class.
- Saving Throws: One Common Save (CON, DEX, WIS), One Uncommon Save (CHA, INT, STR)
- Skills: 2-4 Skills related to the class.
Equipment
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your background:
- (a) equipment needed for build #1 or (b) equipment needed for build #2
- (a) armor for build #1 or (b) armor for build #2
- (a) a pack relevant to the class or (b) an explorer's pack
- Any other items relevant to the class
Archetype Choice
At first level, the class makes a choice between two or more archetypes.
Level 1 Identity Rock
At first level, this feature provides a mechanical identity to the class that defines its party role and what the class specialises in.
Level 2 Identity Rock
At second level, this feature provides a mechanical identity to the class that defines its party role and what the class specialises in.
Level 2 Identity Ribbon
At second level, this feature provides a weak but flavorful benefit to the class that showcases the class' conceptual identity.
Spellcasting
By 3rd level, the class can now cast spells.
Cantrips
At 3rd level, you know two cantrips of your choice from the My Third-Caster spell list. You learn additional My Third-Caster cantrips of your choice at higher levels, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the My Third-Caster table.
Spell Slots
The My Third-Caster table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one of these My Third-Caster spells, you must expend a slot of the spell’s level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest.
Spells Known of 1st Level or Higher
You know three 1st-level spells of your choice from the My Third-Caster spell list. The Spell Known column of the My Third-Caster table shows when you learn more My Third-Caster spells of your choice from this feature. Each of these spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots on the My Third-Caster table. Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can choose one of the My Third-Caster spells you know from this feature and replace it with another spell from the My Third-Caster spell list. The new spell must also be of a level for which you have spell slots on the My Third-Caster table.
Spellcasting Ability
(INT, WIS or CHA) is your spellcasting ability for your My Third-Caster spells. You use your (INT, WIS or CHA) whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your (INT, WIS or CHA) modifier when setting the saving throw DC for a My Third-Caster spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one.
Spell save DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus +
your (INT, WIS or CHA) modifier
Spell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus +
your (INT, WIS or CHA) modifier
Spellcasting Focus
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Ability Score Improvement
When you reach 4th level, and again at 8th, 12th, 16th, and 19th level, you can increase one ability score of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1. As normal, you can’t increase an ability score above 20 using this feature. Alternatively, you can choose a feat (see Chapter 6 for a list of feats).
Level 5 Tier Upgrade
Beginning at 5th level, the class gains a substantial boost in power.
Level 6 Rock
Starting at 6th level, this feature provides a new mechanic to increase the class' power, or improves upon an existing rock.
Level 7 Rock
Starting at 7th level, this feature provides a new mechanic to increase the class' power, or improves upon an existing rock.
Level 10 Rock
Starting at 7th level, this feature provides a new mechanic to increase the class' power, or improves upon an existing rock.
Level 11 Tier Upgrade
Beginning at 11th level, the class gains a substantial boost in power.
Level 13 Rock
Starting at 13th level, this feature provides a new mechanic to increase the class' power, or improves upon an existing rock.
Level 15 Rock
Starting at 15th level, this feature provides a new mechanic to increase the class' power, or improves upon an existing rock.
Level 18 Rock
Starting at 18th level, this feature provides a new mechanic to increase the class' power, or improves upon an existing rock.
Capstone
At 20th level, this feature provides an incredible increase in the class' potency, which represents a reward for dedicating all 20 levels to a single class. The Capstone feature incorporates elements of the class' mechanical and conceptual identities.
My Third-Caster Archetypes
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Archetype # 1
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Level 1 Archetype Rock
At 1st level, this feature provides a mechanical identity to the archetype.
Level 1 Archetype Ribbon
Additionally at 1st level, this weak but flavorful feature provides a conceptual identity to the archetype.
Level 3 Archetype Rock
Starting at 3rd level, this feature provides a new mechanic to increase the archetype's power, or improves upon an existing archetype rock.
Level 9 Archetype Rock
Starting at 9th level, this feature provides a new mechanic to increase the archetype's power, or improves upon an existing archetype rock.
Level 14 Archetype Rock
Starting at 14th level, this feature provides a new mechanic to increase the archetype's power, or improves upon an existing archetype rock.
Level 17 Archetype Tier Upgrade
Starting at 17th level, this archetype feature provides the class with a substantial boost in power.
Archetype # 2
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Level 1 Archetype Rock
At 1st level, this feature provides a mechanical identity to the archetype.
Level 1 Archetype Ribbon
Additionally at 1st level, this feature provides a conceptual identity to the archetype
Level 3 Archetype Rock
Starting at 3rd level, this feature provides a new mechanic to increase the archetype's power, or improves upon an existing archetype rock.
Level 9 Archetype Rock
Starting at 9th level, this feature provides a new mechanic to increase the archetype's power, or improves upon an existing archetype rock.
Level 14 Archetype Rock
Starting at 14th level, this feature provides a new mechanic to increase the archetype's power, or improves upon an existing archetype rock.
Level 17 Archetype Tier Upgrade
Starting at 17th level, this archetype feature provides the class with a substantial boost in power.
My Third-Caster Spell List
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Third-Casters have very limited options in terms of spells they can learn. Normally around nine per spell level, or taken from another class' spell list and limited to certain schools of magic. Cantrips are the exception.
Credits:
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