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	== Blackguard ==		== Blackguard ==

	'''Description''': The ~~Blackguard~~ epitomizes evil. Consorting with demons and devils and serving dark deities, the ~~Blackguard~~ is hated and feared by all. The ~~Blackguard~~ has many options available to ~~them -~~- sending forth dark minions and servants to do ~~their~~ bidding, attacking with stealth and honorless guile, or straightforward smiting of the forces of good that stand in their ~~way~~. ~~Therefore~~, ~~almost any class~~ is ~~suited~~ to ~~take~~ the ~~Blackguard prestige~~ class.		'''Description''': 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 and serving dark deities, the blackguard is hated and feared by all. Some people call these villains anti-paladins due to their completely evil nature.

			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 [[Fighter]]s, ex-[[paladin]]s, [[ranger]]s, [[monk]]s, [[druid]]s, and [[barbarian]]s make for indomitable combat-oriented blackguards, while [[rogue]]s and [[bard]]ic blackguards are likely to stress the subtle aspects of their abilities and spells. [[Sorcerer]]s, [[wizard]]s, and [[cleric]]s who become blackguards are sometimes called diabolists and favor dealing with fiends even more than other blackguards do.

			Blackguards usually lead legions of undead, evil outsiders, or other monsters to conquer their own doomed demesne or expand their existing territory. Sometimes they serve more powerful evil characters as dark lieutenants. On occasion they operate alone as hired killers or wandering purveyors of ill, destruction, and chaos.

			NOTE - In PnP, a requirement of becoming a Blackguard is that 'the blackguard must have made peaceful contact with an evil outsider who was summoned by him or someone else to have contracted the taint of true evil.'
			Blackguards are also a divine class, and receive their spells from their deity.

	== Requirements ==		== Requirements ==

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	=== Summon Fiend ===		=== Summon Fiend ===
	At 5th level, the Blackguard can summon a hellfire hound (upgraded again at level 10).		At 5th level, the Blackguard can summon a hellfire hound (upgraded again at level 9).

	=== [[Sneak Attack]] ===		=== [[Sneak Attack]] ===

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	\| 9 \|\|		\| 9 \|\| Summon Fiend (Cohort Slot, 15 HD)
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	\| 10 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +3d6, [[Extra Smiting]]~~, Summon Fiend (Cohort Slot, 15 HD)~~		\| 10 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +3d6, [[Extra Smiting]]
	\|}		\|}

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	At 2nd level, the Blackguard gains a spellbook. Spells require a base [[Wisdom]] score of 10 + [[spell level]] to be cast and can be picked in that [[Blackguard Spells\|list]].		At 2nd level, the Blackguard gains a spellbook. Spells require a base [[Wisdom]] score of 10 + [[spell level]] to be cast and can be picked in that [[Blackguard Spells\|list]].

	***NOTE ON BLACKGUARD CASTER LEVELS: Caster level calculation for Blackguard is: Blackguard levels + (non-Blackguard levels/2) = Caster Level. So a level 30 character with 8 or 9 Blackguard levels will have CL19 while a level 30 PC with 10 Blackguard levels will have CL20. Dragonslayer counts up to 6 of its levels as Blackguard levels, as per its optional Blackguard spell progression. For example a 10 rogue 10 Blackguard 10 Dragonslayer would have ~~CL23~~.		***NOTE ON BLACKGUARD CASTER LEVELS: Caster level calculation for Blackguard is: Blackguard levels + (non-Blackguard levels/2) = Caster Level. So a level 30 character with 8 or 9 Blackguard levels will have CL19 while a level 30 PC with 10 Blackguard levels will have CL20. Dragonslayer counts up to 6 of its levels as Blackguard levels, as per its optional Blackguard spell progression. For example a 10 rogue 10 Blackguard 10 Dragonslayer would have CL26.

	[[Category:Classes]]		[[Category:Classes]]
	[[Category:Prestige Class]]		[[Category:Prestige Class]]
	[[Category:Playable Class]]		[[Category:Playable Class]]

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		== Blackguard ==

		'''Description''': The Blackguard epitomizes evil. Consorting with demons and devils and serving dark deities, the Blackguard is hated and feared by all. The Blackguard has many options available to them -- sending forth dark minions and servants to do their bidding, attacking with stealth and honorless guile, or straightforward smiting of the forces of good that stand in their way. Therefore, almost any class is suited to take the Blackguard prestige class.

		== Requirements ==
		'''Alignment''': Any [[Evil (alignment)\|evil]]

		'''Base attack bonus''': +6

		'''Skills''': [[Hide]] 5

		'''Feats''': [[Cleave]], [[Power Attack]]

		== Class feature progression ==
		'''Hit Die:''' d10

		'''Base Attack Bonus:''' High

		'''High Saves:''' [[Fortitude]]

		'''Weapon Proficiencies:''' [[Weapon Proficiency (simple)\|simple]] and [[Weapon Proficiency (martial)\|martial]]

		'''Armor Proficiencies:''' [[Armor Proficiency (light)\|Light]], [[Armor Proficiency (medium)\|Medium]], [[Armor Proficiency (heavy)\|Heavy]], [[Shield Proficiency\|Shields]] (except for [[Tower Shield Proficiency\|Tower Shields]])

		'''Skill Points:''' 2 + Int [[Ability_modifier\| modifier]]

		'''Class Skills:''' [[Concentration]], [[Diplomacy]], [[Heal (skill)\|Heal]], [[Hide]], [[Intimidate]], [[Lore: History]], [[Lore: Local]], [[Lore: Nobility and Royalty]], [[Lore: Religion]], [[Lore: The Planes]], [[Parry]], [[Ride]].

		== Class Progression ==
		{\| class="wikitable"
		! Level \|\| Features Gained
		\|-
		\| 1 \|\| [[Use Poison]]
		\|-
		\| 2 \|\| [[Smite Good]] x1, Dark Blessing
		\|-
		\| 3 \|\| Aura of Despair, [[Turn Undead]], Create Undead (Summon Slot, 10 HD)
		\|-
		\| 4 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +1d6
		\|-
		\| 5 \|\| Summon Fiend (Cohort Slot, 10 HD)
		\|-
		\| 6 \|\|
		\|-
		\| 7 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +2d6, Create Undead (Summon Slot, 15 HD)
		\|-
		\| 8 \|\|
		\|-
		\| 9 \|\|
		\|-
		\| 10 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +3d6, [[Extra Smiting]], Summon Fiend (Cohort Slot, 15 HD)
		\|}

		=== Use Poison ===
		A Blackguard can safely [[Poison]] his/her melee weapon without the need to make a [[Dexterity]] [[check]].

		=== Smite Good ===
		Once [[per day\|a day]], a Blackguard of 2nd level or higher may attempt to smite a good-aligned enemy with one normal melee attack. The Blackguard adds their [[Charisma]] bonus to the [[attack roll]] and adds 1 extra point of damage per class level.

		=== Dark Blessing ===
		At 2nd level, the Blackguard applies their [[Charisma]] [[Ability modifier\|modifier]] to all [[saving throw]]s.

		=== Aura of Despair ===
		Beginning at 3rd level, the Blackguard radiates a malign aura that causes enemies within 10 feet of them to take a –2 penalty on all [[saving throw\|saving throws]].

		=== Turn Undead ===
		When a Blackguard reaches 3rd level, he gains the supernatural ability to [[Turn Undead]]. He may use this ability a number of times [[Per day\|per day]] equal to 3 + his [[Charisma]] [[Ability modifier\|modifier]]. He turns undead as a [[Cleric]] of two levels lower would.

		=== Summon Fiend ===
		At 5th level, the Blackguard can summon a hellfire hound (upgraded again at level 10).

		=== [[Sneak Attack]] ===
		At 4th level, the Blackguard gains the [[Sneak Attack\|sneak attack]] ability. This ability functions exactly like the [[Rogue]] ability of the same name. The bonus damage is +1d6 at 4th level, +2d6 at 7th level, and +3d6 at 10th level.

		=== Spells ===
		At 2nd level, the Blackguard gains a spellbook. Spells require a base [[Wisdom]] score of 10 + [[spell level]] to be cast and can be picked in that [[Blackguard Spells\|list]].

		***NOTE ON BLACKGUARD CASTER LEVELS: Caster level calculation for Blackguard is: Blackguard levels + (non-Blackguard levels/2) = Caster Level. So a level 30 character with 8 or 9 Blackguard levels will have CL19 while a level 30 PC with 10 Blackguard levels will have CL20. Dragonslayer counts up to 6 of its levels as Blackguard levels, as per its optional Blackguard spell progression. For example a 10 rogue 10 Blackguard 10 Dragonslayer would have CL23.

		[[Category:Classes]]
		[[Category:Prestige Class]]
		[[Category:Playable Class]]

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	~~== Blackguard ==~~

	'''Description''': The Blackguard epitomizes evil. Consorting with demons and devils and serving dark deities, the Blackguard is hated and feared by all. The Blackguard has many options available to them -- sending forth dark minions and servants to do their bidding, attacking with stealth and honorless guile, or straightforward smiting of the forces of good that stand in their way. Therefore, almost any class is suited to take the Blackguard prestige class.

	~~== Requirements ==~~
	~~'''Alignment''': Any [[Evil (alignment)\|evil]]~~

	~~'''Base attack bonus''': +6~~

	~~'''Skills''': [[Hide]] 5~~

	~~'''Feats''': [[Cleave]], [[Power Attack]]~~

	~~== Class feature progression ==~~
	~~'''Hit Die:''' d10~~

	~~'''Base Attack Bonus:''' High~~

	~~'''High Saves:''' [[Fortitude]]~~

	~~'''Weapon Proficiencies:''' [[Weapon Proficiency (simple)\|simple]] and [[Weapon Proficiency (martial)\|martial]]~~

	'''Armor Proficiencies:''' [[Armor Proficiency (light)\|Light]], [[Armor Proficiency (medium)\|Medium]], [[Armor Proficiency (heavy)\|Heavy]], [[Shield Proficiency\|Shields]] (except for [[Tower Shield Proficiency\|Tower Shields]])

	~~'''Skill Points:''' 2 + Int [[Ability_modifier\| modifier]]~~

	'''Class Skills:''' [[Concentration]], [[Diplomacy]], [[Heal (skill)\|Heal]], [[Hide]], [[Intimidate]], [[Lore: History]], [[Lore: Local]], [[Lore: Nobility and Royalty]], [[Lore: Religion]], [[Lore: The Planes]], [[Parry]], [[Ride]].

	~~== Class Progression ==~~
	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~
	~~! Level \|\| Features Gained~~
	\|-
	~~\| 1 \|\| [[Use Poison]]~~
	\|-
	~~\| 2 \|\| [[Smite Good]] x1, Dark Blessing~~
	\|-
	~~\| 3 \|\| Aura of Despair, [[Turn Undead]], Create Undead (Summon Slot, 10 HD)~~
	\|-
	~~\| 4 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +1d6~~
	\|-
	~~\| 5 \|\| Summon Fiend (Cohort Slot, 10 HD)~~
	\|-
	~~\| 6 \|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\| 7 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +2d6, Create Undead (Summon Slot, 15 HD)~~
	\|-
	~~\| 8 \|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\| 9 \|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\| 10 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +3d6, [[Extra Smiting]], Summon Fiend (Cohort Slot, 15 HD)~~
	\|}

	~~=== Use Poison ===~~
	~~A Blackguard can safely [[Poison]] his/her melee weapon without the need to make a [[Dexterity]] [[check]].~~

	~~=== Smite Good ===~~
	Once [[per day\|a day]], a Blackguard of 2nd level or higher may attempt to smite a good-aligned enemy with one normal melee attack. The Blackguard adds their [[Charisma]] bonus to the [[attack roll]] and adds 1 extra point of damage per class level.

	~~=== Dark Blessing ===~~
	~~At 2nd level, the Blackguard applies their [[Charisma]] [[Ability modifier\|modifier]] to all [[saving throw]]s.~~

	~~=== Aura of Despair ===~~
	~~Beginning at 3rd level, the Blackguard radiates a malign aura that causes enemies within 10 feet of them to take a –2 penalty on all [[saving throw\|saving throws]].~~

	~~=== Turn Undead ===~~
	When a Blackguard reaches 3rd level, he gains the supernatural ability to [[Turn Undead]]. He may use this ability a number of times [[Per day\|per day]] equal to 3 + his [[Charisma]] [[Ability modifier\|modifier]]. He turns undead as a [[Cleric]] of two levels lower would.

	~~=== Summon Fiend ===~~
	~~At 5th level, the Blackguard can summon a hellfire hound (upgraded again at level 10).~~

	~~=== [[Sneak Attack]] ===~~
	At 4th level, the Blackguard gains the [[Sneak Attack\|sneak attack]] ability. This ability functions exactly like the [[Rogue]] ability of the same name. The bonus damage is +1d6 at 4th level, +2d6 at 7th level, and +3d6 at 10th level.

	~~=== Spells ===~~
	~~At 2nd level, the Blackguard gains a spellbook. Spells require a base [[Wisdom]] score of 10 + [[spell level]] to be cast and can be picked in that [[Blackguard Spells\|list]].~~

	***NOTE ON BLACKGUARD CASTER LEVELS: Caster level calculation for Blackguard is: Blackguard levels + (non-Blackguard levels/2) = Caster Level. So a level 30 character with 8 or 9 Blackguard levels will have CL19 while a level 30 PC with 10 Blackguard levels will have CL20. Dragonslayer counts up to 6 of its levels as Blackguard levels, as per its optional Blackguard spell progression. For example a 10 rogue 10 Blackguard 10 Dragonslayer would have CL23.

	~~[[Category:Classes]]~~
	~~[[Category:Prestige Class]]~~
	~~[[Category:Playable Class]]~~

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	'''Skill Points:''' 2 + Int [[Ability_modifier\| modifier]]		'''Skill Points:''' 2 + Int [[Ability_modifier\| modifier]]

	'''Class Skills:''' [[Concentration~~]], [[Craft Armor]], [[Craft Trap]], [[Craft Weapon~~]], [[Diplomacy]], [[Heal (skill)\|Heal]], [[Hide]], [[Intimidate]], [[Lore: ~~Religion~~]], [[Lore: ~~The Planes~~]], [[Lore: ~~Local~~]], [[Lore: ~~History~~]], [[Lore: ~~Nobility and Royalty~~]], [[Parry]]		'''Class Skills:''' [[Concentration]], [[Diplomacy]], [[Heal (skill)\|Heal]], [[Hide]], [[Intimidate]], [[Lore: History]], [[Lore: Local]], [[Lore: Nobility and Royalty]], [[Lore: Religion]], [[Lore: The Planes]], [[Parry]], [[Ride]].

	== Class Progression ==		== Class Progression ==

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	\| 2 \|\| [[Smite Good]] x1, Dark Blessing		\| 2 \|\| [[Smite Good]] x1, Dark Blessing
	\|-		\|-
	\| 3 \|\| Aura of Despair, [[Turn Undead]], Create Undead (~~Animal~~ Slot, 10 HD)		\| 3 \|\| Aura of Despair, [[Turn Undead]], Create Undead (Summon Slot, 10 HD)
	\|-		\|-
	\| 4 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +1d6		\| 4 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +1d6
	\|-		\|-
	\| 5 \|\| Summon Fiend (~~Summon~~ Slot, 10 HD)		\| 5 \|\| Summon Fiend (Cohort Slot, 10 HD)
	\|-		\|-
	\| 6 \|\|		\| 6 \|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| 7 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +2d6, Create Undead (~~Animal~~ Slot, 15 HD)		\| 7 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +2d6, Create Undead (Summon Slot, 15 HD)
	\|-		\|-
	\| 8 \|\|		\| 8 \|\|
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	\| 9 \|\|		\| 9 \|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| 10 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +3d6, [[Extra Smiting]], Summon Fiend (~~Summon~~ Slot, 15 HD)		\| 10 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +3d6, [[Extra Smiting]], Summon Fiend (Cohort Slot, 15 HD)
	\|}		\|}

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		== Blackguard ==

		'''Description''': The Blackguard epitomizes evil. Consorting with demons and devils and serving dark deities, the Blackguard is hated and feared by all. The Blackguard has many options available to them -- sending forth dark minions and servants to do their bidding, attacking with stealth and honorless guile, or straightforward smiting of the forces of good that stand in their way. Therefore, almost any class is suited to take the Blackguard prestige class.

		== Requirements ==
		'''Alignment''': Any [[Evil (alignment)\|evil]]

		'''Base attack bonus''': +6

		'''Skills''': [[Hide]] 5

		'''Feats''': [[Cleave]], [[Power Attack]]

		== Class feature progression ==
		'''Hit Die:''' d10

		'''Base Attack Bonus:''' High

		'''High Saves:''' [[Fortitude]]

		'''Weapon Proficiencies:''' [[Weapon Proficiency (simple)\|simple]] and [[Weapon Proficiency (martial)\|martial]]

		'''Armor Proficiencies:''' [[Armor Proficiency (light)\|Light]], [[Armor Proficiency (medium)\|Medium]], [[Armor Proficiency (heavy)\|Heavy]], [[Shield Proficiency\|Shields]] (except for [[Tower Shield Proficiency\|Tower Shields]])

		'''Skill Points:''' 2 + Int [[Ability_modifier\| modifier]]

		'''Class Skills:''' [[Concentration]], [[Craft Armor]], [[Craft Trap]], [[Craft Weapon]], [[Diplomacy]], [[Heal (skill)\|Heal]], [[Hide]], [[Intimidate]], [[Lore: Religion]], [[Lore: The Planes]], [[Lore: Local]], [[Lore: History]], [[Lore: Nobility and Royalty]], [[Parry]]

		== Class Progression ==
		{\| class="wikitable"
		! Level \|\| Features Gained
		\|-
		\| 1 \|\| [[Use Poison]]
		\|-
		\| 2 \|\| [[Smite Good]] x1, Dark Blessing
		\|-
		\| 3 \|\| Aura of Despair, [[Turn Undead]], Create Undead (Animal Slot, 10 HD)
		\|-
		\| 4 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +1d6
		\|-
		\| 5 \|\| Summon Fiend (Summon Slot, 10 HD)
		\|-
		\| 6 \|\|
		\|-
		\| 7 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +2d6, Create Undead (Animal Slot, 15 HD)
		\|-
		\| 8 \|\|
		\|-
		\| 9 \|\|
		\|-
		\| 10 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +3d6, [[Extra Smiting]], Summon Fiend (Summon Slot, 15 HD)
		\|}

		=== Use Poison ===
		A Blackguard can safely [[Poison]] his/her melee weapon without the need to make a [[Dexterity]] [[check]].

		=== Smite Good ===
		Once [[per day\|a day]], a Blackguard of 2nd level or higher may attempt to smite a good-aligned enemy with one normal melee attack. The Blackguard adds their [[Charisma]] bonus to the [[attack roll]] and adds 1 extra point of damage per class level.

		=== Dark Blessing ===
		At 2nd level, the Blackguard applies their [[Charisma]] [[Ability modifier\|modifier]] to all [[saving throw]]s.

		=== Aura of Despair ===
		Beginning at 3rd level, the Blackguard radiates a malign aura that causes enemies within 10 feet of them to take a –2 penalty on all [[saving throw\|saving throws]].

		=== Turn Undead ===
		When a Blackguard reaches 3rd level, he gains the supernatural ability to [[Turn Undead]]. He may use this ability a number of times [[Per day\|per day]] equal to 3 + his [[Charisma]] [[Ability modifier\|modifier]]. He turns undead as a [[Cleric]] of two levels lower would.

		=== Summon Fiend ===
		At 5th level, the Blackguard can summon a hellfire hound (upgraded again at level 10).

		=== [[Sneak Attack]] ===
		At 4th level, the Blackguard gains the [[Sneak Attack\|sneak attack]] ability. This ability functions exactly like the [[Rogue]] ability of the same name. The bonus damage is +1d6 at 4th level, +2d6 at 7th level, and +3d6 at 10th level.

		=== Spells ===
		At 2nd level, the Blackguard gains a spellbook. Spells require a base [[Wisdom]] score of 10 + [[spell level]] to be cast and can be picked in that [[Blackguard Spells\|list]].

		***NOTE ON BLACKGUARD CASTER LEVELS: Caster level calculation for Blackguard is: Blackguard levels + (non-Blackguard levels/2) = Caster Level. So a level 30 character with 8 or 9 Blackguard levels will have CL19 while a level 30 PC with 10 Blackguard levels will have CL20. Dragonslayer counts up to 6 of its levels as Blackguard levels, as per its optional Blackguard spell progression. For example a 10 rogue 10 Blackguard 10 Dragonslayer would have CL23.

		[[Category:Classes]]
		[[Category:Prestige Class]]
		[[Category:Playable Class]]

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	~~== Blackguard ==~~

	'''Description''': The Blackguard epitomizes evil. Consorting with demons and devils and serving dark deities, the Blackguard is hated and feared by all. The Blackguard has many options available to them -- sending forth dark minions and servants to do their bidding, attacking with stealth and honorless guile, or straightforward smiting of the forces of good that stand in their way. Therefore, almost any class is suited to take the Blackguard prestige class.

	~~== Requirements ==~~
	~~'''Alignment''': Any [[Evil (alignment)\|evil]]~~

	~~'''Base attack bonus''': +6~~

	~~'''Skills''': [[Hide]] 5~~

	~~'''Feats''': [[Cleave]], [[Power Attack]]~~

	~~== Class feature progression ==~~
	~~'''Hit Die:''' d10~~

	~~'''Base Attack Bonus:''' High~~

	~~'''High Saves:''' [[Fortitude]]~~

	~~'''Weapon Proficiencies:''' [[Weapon Proficiency (simple)\|simple]] and [[Weapon Proficiency (martial)\|martial]]~~

	'''Armor Proficiencies:''' [[Armor Proficiency (light)\|Light]], [[Armor Proficiency (medium)\|Medium]], [[Armor Proficiency (heavy)\|Heavy]], [[Shield Proficiency\|Shields]] (except for [[Tower Shield Proficiency\|Tower Shields]])

	~~'''Skill Points:''' 2 + Int [[Ability_modifier\| modifier]]~~

	'''Class Skills:''' [[Concentration]], [[Craft Armor]], [[Craft Trap]], [[Craft Weapon]], [[Diplomacy]], [[Heal (skill)\|Heal]], [[Hide]], [[Intimidate]], [[Lore: Religion]], [[Lore: The Planes]], [[Lore: Local]], [[Lore: History]], [[Lore: Nobility and Royalty]], [[Parry]]

	~~== Class Progression ==~~
	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~
	~~! Level \|\| Features Gained~~
	\|-
	~~\| 1 \|\| [[Use Poison]]~~
	\|-
	~~\| 2 \|\| [[Smite Good]] x1, Dark Blessing~~
	\|-
	~~\| 3 \|\| Aura of Despair, [[Turn Undead]], Create Undead (Animal Slot, 10 HD)~~
	\|-
	~~\| 4 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +1d6~~
	\|-
	~~\| 5 \|\| Summon Fiend (Summon Slot, 10 HD)~~
	\|-
	~~\| 6 \|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\| 7 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +2d6, Create Undead (Animal Slot, 15 HD)~~
	\|-
	~~\| 8 \|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\| 9 \|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\| 10 \|\| [[Sneak Attack]] +3d6, [[Extra Smiting]], Summon Fiend (Summon Slot, 15 HD)~~
	\|}

	~~=== Use Poison ===~~
	~~A Blackguard can safely [[Poison]] his/her melee weapon without the need to make a [[Dexterity]] [[check]].~~

	~~=== Smite Good ===~~
	Once [[per day\|a day]], a Blackguard of 2nd level or higher may attempt to smite a good-aligned enemy with one normal melee attack. The Blackguard adds their [[Charisma]] bonus to the [[attack roll]] and adds 1 extra point of damage per class level.

	~~=== Dark Blessing ===~~
	~~At 2nd level, the Blackguard applies their [[Charisma]] [[Ability modifier\|modifier]] to all [[saving throw]]s.~~

	~~=== Aura of Despair ===~~
	~~Beginning at 3rd level, the Blackguard radiates a malign aura that causes enemies within 10 feet of them to take a –2 penalty on all [[saving throw\|saving throws]].~~

	~~=== Turn Undead ===~~
	When a Blackguard reaches 3rd level, he gains the supernatural ability to [[Turn Undead]]. He may use this ability a number of times [[Per day\|per day]] equal to 3 + his [[Charisma]] [[Ability modifier\|modifier]]. He turns undead as a [[Cleric]] of two levels lower would.

	~~=== Summon Fiend ===~~
	~~At 5th level, the Blackguard can summon a hellfire hound (upgraded again at level 10).~~

	~~=== [[Sneak Attack]] ===~~
	At 4th level, the Blackguard gains the [[Sneak Attack\|sneak attack]] ability. This ability functions exactly like the [[Rogue]] ability of the same name. The bonus damage is +1d6 at 4th level, +2d6 at 7th level, and +3d6 at 10th level.

	~~=== Spells ===~~
	~~At 2nd level, the Blackguard gains a spellbook. Spells require a base [[Wisdom]] score of 10 + [[spell level]] to be cast and can be picked in that [[Blackguard Spells\|list]].~~

	***NOTE ON BLACKGUARD CASTER LEVELS: Caster level calculation for Blackguard is: Blackguard levels + (non-Blackguard levels/2) = Caster Level. So a level 30 character with 8 or 9 Blackguard levels will have CL19 while a level 30 PC with 10 Blackguard levels will have CL20. Dragonslayer counts up to 6 of its levels as Blackguard levels, as per its optional Blackguard spell progression. For example a 10 rogue 10 Blackguard 10 Dragonslayer would have CL23.

	~~[[Category:Classes]]~~
	~~[[Category:Prestige Class]]~~
	~~[[Category:Playable Class]]~~