Blackguard, Neverwinter Nights 1, NWN 1

Blackguard NWN

Blackguard is a NWN class in BioWare's cRPG of 2002, Neverwinter Nights 1.

Blackguard Description

A Blackguard epitomizes evil. They are nothing short of a mortal fiend, a black knight with the foulest sort of reputation. Many refer to Blackguards as anti-paladins due to their completely evil nature. No one class makes the best Blackguard, all that is required is a willingness to serve the forces of darkness.

• Hit Die: d10.
• Proficiencies: All simple and martial weapons, all types of armor, and shields.
• Skill Points: 2 + Int Modifier.

Blackguard Requirements

• Alignment: Any evil.
• Base Attack Bonus: +6
• Skills: Hide 5 ranks.
• Feats: Cleave.

Blackguard Abilities

• 1: Use Poison - Automatic success when coating a weapon with poison.
• 2: Smite Good - Add Charisma modifier to attack roll. Dark Blessing - Add Charisma modifier to saving throws. Bull's Strength - As spell.
• 3: Turn Undead - Make undead flee. Create Undead - summons an undead ally.
• 4: Sneak Attack +1d6.
• 5: Summon Fiend - summons a fiendish ally.
• 6: Inflict Serious Wounds - As spell.
• 7: Contagion - As spell. Sneak Attack +2d6.
• 8: Inflict Critical Wounds - As spell.
• 10: Sneak Attack +3d6.

Blackguard Use Poison

• Type of Feat: Class specific
• Prerequisite: Assassin level 1 or Blackguard level 1.
• Specifics: The  character is trained in the use of poison and never has to make a dexterity check when applying poison to a blade.
• Use: Automatic.

In NWN modules such as Swordflight there are some virulent poisons that Blackgaurds can take advantage of.

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