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Samurai Question:
The Sovereign Blade archetype gains the following spell-like ability. What I cannot discern is what ability score it is based on to determine the DC of the effect. I am inclined to say Charisma based on other class features, but would like confirmation.
"Sovereign Breath (Sp)
At 6th level, the sovereign blade can issue forth an immense roar similar to the breath weapon of a sovereign dragon. This functions as Dragon’s Breath (spell), except it deals sonic damage in a 30-foot cone and has a caster level equal to half the sovereign blade’s samurai level. The sovereign blade can use this ability once per day, plus one additional time per day at 12th and 18th levels.
This replaces the bonus feats a samurai gained at 6th, 12th, and 18th level."
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"Dragon’s Breath
School evocation [acid, cold, electricity, or fire]; Level alchemist 4, bloodrager 4, magus 4, sorcerer/wizard 4; Subdomain dragon 4; Elemental School air 4, earth 4, fire 4, water 4
CASTING
Casting Time 1 standard action
Components V, S, M (a dragon scale)
EFFECT
Range 30 ft. or 60 ft.
Area cone-shaped burst or line
Duration instantaneous
Saving Throw Reflex half; Spell Resistance yes
DESCRIPTION
You breathe out a blast of energy. Creatures in the affected area take 1d6 points of energy damage per caster level (maximum of 12d6). A successful Reflex save results in half damage. The spell’s effect and energy type depend on the type of dragon scale used:
Black dragon: 60-foot line of acid.
Blue or bronze dragon: 60-foot line of electricity.
Green dragon: 30-foot cone of acid.
Gold or red dragon: 30-foot cone of fire.
Silver or white dragon: 30-foot cone of cold.
Brass dragon: 60-foot line of fire.
Copper dragon: 60-foot line of acid."