I am working on the main villain of my adventure.
He is going to be a powerful Drow from a different dimension (as a matter of fact, the dimension my story takes place in Drow do not exist and regular elves are an ancient myth). I want him to be the master of darkness and shadow.
I was looking into what class(es) to have him be as far as when the party goes to fight him (so, no rush as this will be a ways off). Shadow dancer seems almost prefect, but it may be a little too focused on being a rouge first. I really want this guy to be all about having the shadows do his work for him, he wouldn't really be getting close to do his dirty work.
So I was wondering, if people knew if a Shadow dancer with no rouge levels is possible (currently thinking heavy in sorcerer), or if I could have him be a "ranged" rouge, or if there was another class (prestige or not)that may work better for my needs. Or if anyone else has done something similar, and what did / didn't work for them.
Thanks in advance.
Have you considered a Shadow bloodline sorcerer?
hmm, That i did not. Is that in the core rule book (currently my only source for bloodlines)? That looks very promising. Thank you.
It's in the Advanced Player's Guide.
The requirements for Shadow Dancer are pretty open to every class.
Skills: Stealth 5 ranks, Perform (dance) 2 ranks.
Feats: Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Mobility.
Sure, few classes actually take Perform (dance), even less common if it's not a class skill, but anybody with DEX 13+ (for dodge/mobility) can qualify.
Now you got me wondering about making a paladin/shadow dancer.
That would be pretty awesome! Only work if you are willing to smudge the alignment a little. If i recall shadow dancer's cannot be lawful. Personally, as GM, I say EFF it, shadow dancer pally sounds awesome.
I wasn't worried too much about requirements, more so the bonuses to sneak attacks / rouge talents. I supose I do not have to have him utilize those features