Does the bonus increase or not?

[belmondo_89]

Hi forumers,
i've come with a doubt i hope you can clarify for me.

Let's say i've taken 1 level in a class X wich grants a +1 bonus on something thanks to a class feature.

If the feaure says for instance "This bonus increases by +1 for every 3 levels beyond 3rd", would i be able to obatin the bonus increments even if a take level in another class Y, so that if i'm a sixth level character with 3 class X and 3 class Y, i could have a +2 bonus from that ability?

The question is because it doesn't say "This bonus increases by +1 for every 3 levels OF CLASS X beyond 3rd"

Thanks in advance

[Elicoor]

It's generally the second way. You need 6 levels of class X to get the +2 increase.

COuld you be more specific about which class and power?

[belmondo_89]

Thanks for the answer.

The ability i'm referring is the one of the Rake Archetype of the Rogue, which says:

" *Rake's Smile (Ex)*: At 3rd level, a rake gains a +1 morale bonus on Bluff
 and Diplomacy
checks. This bonus increases by +1 for every 3 levels beyond 3rd. This ability replaces trap sense."

[LoneKnave]

That only increases if you keep taking rogue(rake) levels.

The only bonus off hand that I can recall that increases with levels in another class is the Oracle's curse (at half rate), barring any inter class stacking shenanigans.

[belmondo_89]

Thank you