Ever since the Planescape setting, I have been fond of the Slaadi. I want to incorporate them as NPCs that scale with the PCs, or possibly as a viable PC option. I know they have a level adjustment, but I would like to see them used at low levels as well. Not sure what else to do, I took a stab at creating a monster class.
I generated this class using the creature as presented in the 3.5 monster manual, and the class progression suggestions from Savage Species. I know SS is a v3.0 book, and that there is some criticism regarding monster classes being less desirable than core race/class combos. I am just curious if this class looks relatively balanced in comparison to traditional options. Any comments/suggestions are welcome.
I am having some issues with formatting, so I apologize in advance.
Blue Slaad Monster Class
Basics:
+4 Str, +2 Dex, +2 Con, -4 Int, -4 Wis
Speed 30'
Darkvision 60'
Class Skills: Climb, Hide, Jump, Listen, Move Silently, Spot
Level | Hit Dice | BAB | Fort/Ref/Will | Skill Points | Special Powers
1 | 1d8 | +1 | +2/+2/+2 | (8+Int) x4 | Feat, Subtypes (Chaos, Outsider), +2 Natural Armor, 2 Claws (1d8), Bite (1d10)
2 | 2d8 | +2 | +3/+3/+3 | 8+Int | +3 Natural Armor, +2 Str, Resistances (1), Sonic Resistance (5)
3 | 2d8 | +2 | +3/+3/+3 | ----- | +2 Con, Lesser Slaad Powers 1/day
4 | 3d8 | +3 | +3/+3/+3 | 8+Int | Feat, +4 Natural Armor, Slaadi Fever
5 | 3d8 | +3 | +3/+3/+3 | ----- | +2 Str, Resistances (2), Sonic Resistance (10)
6 | 4d8 | +4 | +4/+4/+4 | 8+Int | +5 Natural Armor, +2 Dex, Resistances (3)
7 | 4d8 | +4 | +4/+4/+4 | ----- | Fast Heal (1), Lesser Slaad Powers 3/day
8 | 5d8 | +5 | +4/+4/+4 | 8+Int | +6 Natural Armor, +2 Con, Slaad Fever
9 | 5d8 | +5 | +4/+4/+4 | ----- | Fast Heal (2), Resistances (4), Sonic Resistance (15)
10 | 6d8 | +6 | +5/+5/+5 | 8+Int | Feat, +7 Natural Armor, Resistances (5), Sonic Immunity
11 | 6d8 | +6 | +5/+5/+5 | ----- | Fast Heal (3), +2 Str, Lesser Slaad Powers at will
12 | 7d8 | +7 | +5/+5/+5 | 8+Int | +8 Natural Armor, Large Size, +2 Con, 4 Claws (2d6), Bite (2d8)
13 | 7d8 | +7 | +5/+5/+5 | ----- | Fast Heal (4), +2 Str, Summon Slaad, Greater Slaad Powers 1/day
14 | 8d8 | +8 | +6/+6/+6 | 8+Int | +9 Natural Armor, Fast Heal (5), Slaad Fever
Resistances: Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire. 1 at 2nd, 2 at 5th, 3 at 6th, 4 at 9th, and 5 at 10th.
Lesser Slaad Powers: Hold Person, Passwall, Telekenesis. 1/day at 3rd, 3/day at 7th, and at will at 11th. Save DCs are Cha-based.
Slaad Fever: Supernatural Disease. Incubation 1 day. Save DCs are Con-based. Damage is 1 Dex/1 Cha at 4th, 1d2 Dex/1d2 Cha at 8th, and 1d3 Dex/1d3 Cha at 14th. Victims reduced to 0 Cha from Slaad Fever become Red Slaad.
Summon Slaad: 1/day, the character can summon another Blue Slaad with 40% chance of success.
Greater Slaad Powers: Chaos Hammer 1/day at 13th.
Let me know what you think.
You don't need the x4 skills at 1st level. PF uses a +3 bonus to class skills instead.
Duly noted. Thank you.
Does it appear balanced otherwise?