| LoneKnave |
I'm trying to create something like the bloodrager with the least amount of new mechanics, as a Barbarian archetype.
It goes something like this:
In addition to the regular bonuses, while a Bloodrager is raging, he gains access to the abilities of a Sorcerer's bloodline (chosen at first level, this choice can not be changed later). His effective Sorcerer level in this bloodline is equal to his level in this class. If he also has levels in Sorcerer, he has to choose the same bloodline (same if he gains levels in sorcerer later), and for the purposes of the bloodline, levels in Sorcerer and this class stack.
A Bloodrager uses his Constitution (that is modified by the morale bonus Rage grants) bonus instead of his Charisma bonus when determining the number of uses/day, the save DCs, etc. for his bloodline.
This ability replaces Fast movement.
At 2nd level, The Bloodrager gets Sorcerous Strike as a bonus feat. However, a Bloodrager can use a swift action to apply the effect of any of his single target Bloodline powers on any successful attack he makes.
This ability replaces the 2nd level Rage Power.
At 3rd level, a Bloodrager can cast the Bonus spells from his Bloodline by spending from his daily Rage rounds equal to the level of the spell he wishes to cast. He counts as a Sorcerer of his level, using his Constitution score as his casting stat. Metamagic can be applied to these spells, and increases the cost the same way it increases the level of the spell slot needed for the modified spell. A Bloodrager counts as a Sorceror of his level for the purpose of qualifying for Metamagic feats.
A Bloodrager needs to spend 1 less round of Rage if he casts a spell while Raging, 2 less if he's in Greater Rage, and 3 less during Mighty Rage, however, he can not spend more of his daily rage rounds a turn casting spells than half his combined Sorcerer and Bloodrager level.
This ability replaces Trap sense.
At 4th level, and every 4 levels thereafter, a Bloodrager receives one bonus feat, chosen from a list specific to each bloodline. The Bloodrager must meet the prerequisites for these bonus feats.
This ability replaces the Rage Power gained at lvl4,8,12,16 and 20.
At 6th level, and every 4 levels thereafter, a Bloodrager receives two extra spells that he can cast with Rage casting from the Sorcerer spell list. These spells have to be at least one level lower than his highest level bonus spell from his bloodline.
This ability replaces the Rage Power gained at lvl6,10,14, and 18.
Sooo, something like this. Expanded Rage Casting may give him too many spells, probably one would be enough. In that case probably should have feat support in the form of a feat that replicates its effects though.