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I've finished putting together a first draft for my Pyromancer class. Balance is tricky: dpr is the primary advantage of the element of fire. It is also something that is heavily min/maxed for.
Two of the balancing factors are reduced hit points and limited usage of the main dpr increasing abilities. Intensify fire is more limited in scope, it allows the pyromancer to make full use of the +2 caster levels granted by the class but is significantly less powerful than the intensify spell feat. The class can Nova, but afterwards will have only a nominal dpr increase with the element of fire. Against anything resistant or immune to fire (fairly common) this class will obviously be at something of a handicap. More so than the other elements, whose defensive abilities are relevant against all opponents.
This is also the only element I am giving increases to casting stats. I view fire as being both seductive and possessive of a burning intellect (pun intended).
I would appreciate any constructive feedback that may help me improve the prestige class.
Classes don't have 1d4 hit die anymore. Bump it to match BAB.
Also, the Sorc bloodline, why can't she be Elementalist (Fire)?