Binders

[Kai_G]

I'm creating a character with a couple Binder levels from Tome of Magic. I'm curious if anyone knows of a way to ensure a way to consistently hit a DC 15 Binding check, such as a way to take a 10 on the roll each day or at least a way to reroll a failed check.

[Are]

The "Skilled Pact Making" feat (page 74) grants a +4 bonus to binding checks, but requires a base Will save of +4 (which you'll reach as a 4th-level binder, meaning you can take the feat as your 5th-level feat [if using PF rules] or as your 6th-level feat [if using 3.5]).

In addition, the "Implements of Binding" item (page 76) grants either a +1 (930 gp), +2 (1530 gp), +4 (3930 gp), +6 (7930 gp), or +8 (13530 gp) bonus to binding checks.

So, at binder level 5/6 with a 16 Charisma, the feat, and the +2 item, you'll have +14/+15 to binding checks, and thus automatically succeed at a DC 15 check.

If multiclassing, you can achieve the same at lower binder levels, by purchasing one of the greater versions of the implements of binding.

[Bill Lumberg]

Any temporary boosts to charisma would also add to your binding check. If a companion or an item like a potion can provide them they would increase your chances as well.