I'm hoping for some feedback on a feat I was thinking of creating for when I'm able to run another PRPG game (current one just recently dissolved, real-life intruding on fantasy again).
I like the Warlock-y feel that the Arcane Blast feat exudes and wanted to create a version of said feat for lower level characters (preferably available at 1st level).
I thought up this....
Lesser Arcane Blast
Prerequisites: Arcane spellcaster, caster level 1st
Benefit: As per Arcane Blast from APG, but damage is 1d6 per spell level or spell slot sacrificed (does not add the additional 2d6 that Arcane Blast does).
With the thought that this might give a higher damage output than usually available (though I haven't playtested it), I also thought it could work as above, but using 1d4 as the damage die.
Anyhoo, I'd love some feedback and/or the thoughts of others (even better if you're able to give it a playtest).
Personally I would just revisit arcane blast feat so it would require arcane caster level 1 and dealt 1d6 points of damage per level of spell burned. At 5th level it would inflict additional 1d6 points of damage and at level 10 it would inflict full 2d6 plus 1d6 per spell level. Otherwise it would waste a feat after the character reaches 10th level and would want to get full Arcane Blast, unless you use rules for retraining.
That's a much better idea, Drejk. Thanks! :)