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THE CORRUPTOR
“I'm afraid it is time for you to die. Nothing personal, that is just what has to happen, and I will make it happen.”
Corruptors are spellcasters who have veered too close to the Abyss with their infernal knowledge. Researching vile magic and fiends is always dangerous, and sometimes that danger manifests in an eruption of demonic power, stripping the mage of their normal spellcasting power and forever changing their nature. Corruptors are themselves corrupted, and their new source of magic is the Abyss itself: the very act of casting spells causes more Evil to enter the world.
Alignment: it is very hard for a Corruptor to not be Evil, but some can manage this.
Hit Die: 1d6
Skill Points: 6 + Int
Class Skills: Appraise, Bluff, Concentration, Craft (Any), Decipher Script, Forgery, Gather Information, Hide, Intimidate, Knowledge (Any), Listen, Move Silently, Search, Spot, Use Magic Device
Weapon and Armour Proficiencies: the Corruptor is proficient with Light Armour and Simple Weapons. If the Corruptor wears armour or a shield with which he is not proficient, the Armour Check Penalty is subtracted from his maximum Vim capacity.
Playing a Corruptor: the Corruptor values Intelligence, followed by Wisdom and Dexterity. The Corruptor plays out like an arcane spellcaster, albeit a slightly sturdier one like a Bard or Warlock, and with relatively few abilities compared to a Wizard or Sorcerer. Due to being relatively fragile, the Corruptor may wish to invest in Feats such as Great Fortitude, Elusive Target, Danger Sense and Lightning Reflexes, to shore these up, or even take Medium or Heavy Armour Proficiency or Shield Proficiency in order to have a better Armour Class. Or they might go for options like Ability Focus, Sudden Meta-Magic and [Skill] Feats that enhance their magical prowess. Corruptors will try to step back most of the time and unleash a barrage of spells, relying on Entropic Drain to regain hit points as they repeatedly layer curses onto enemies. Similarly, through certain spells being on their Class List and Use Magic Device being a Class Skill, they will often utilise magic items to cover abilities they want but don't innately have.
| Level | BAB | Fort | Ref | Will | Special |
| 1 | +0 | +2 | +0 | +2 | Vim, Entropic Drain, Pacification Hex, Arcane Magic |
| 2 | +1 | +3 | +0 | +3 | Carnage Sphere, Curse of Defenselessness |
| 3 | +1 | +3 | +1 | +3 | Dark Ritual, Blood Grasp |
| 4 | +2 | +4 | +1 | +4 | Soul Rot, Cursed Companion |
| 5 | +2 | +4 | +1 | +4 | Deadly Dispel, Bone Sphere |
| 6 | +3 | +5 | +2 | +5 | Burning Hex |
| 7 | +3 | +5 | +2 | +5 | Curse of Impotence, Darkfire |
| 8 | +4 | +6 | +2 | +6 | Blood Lock |
| 9 | +4 | +6 | +3 | +6 | Lifesense |
| 10 | +5 | +7 | +3 | +7 | Wraithform, Tunnel of Corruption |
| 11 | +5 | +7 | +3 | +7 | Empathic Hex |
| 12 | +6/+1 | +8 | +4 | +8 | Curse of Death |
| 13 | +6/+1 | +8 | +4 | +8 | Pyre Sphere |
| 14 | +7/+2 | +9 | +4 | +9 | Fearscape |
| 15 | +7/+2 | +9 | +5 | +9 | Fiendform, Furious Ritual |
| 16 | +8/+3 | +10 | +5 | +10 | Dominating Hex |
| 17 | +8/+3 | +10 | +5 | +10 | Curse of Vulnerability |
| 18 | +9/+4 | +11 | +6 | +11 | Restraint Sphere |
| 19 | +9/+4 | +11 | +6 | +11 | Raging Storm, Dark Portal |
| 20 | +10/+5 | +12 | +6 | +12 | One With the Abyss |
Vim (Su): the powers of the Corruptor draw upon Vim, an infernal source of power that is channelled into other planes to do terrible things. The Corruptor has a maximum amount of Vim equal to his level plus his Wisdom Bonus (minimum +1), and if he spends eight hours resting he regains all spent Vim. However, it is more likely to be regained in other ways: killing a creature that is strong enough to grant experience points works like a sacrifice, regenerating an amount of Vim equal to the Corruptor's Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1), and if an Ability uses Vim and instantly kills one or more targets, its cost is refunded (in addition to any gained from killing a challenging creature). The Abyss likes it when things are killed, and such actions cause power to flow and surge appropriately.
Arcane Magic: the Spell-Like and Supernatural Abilities of the Corruptor are considered to be Arcane in nature, should that become relevant. Additionally, they have some memory of the magic they once used, and treat two Sorcerer/Wizard spells per class level as being on their class list. These spells have to be of a level an equal-level Wizard could cast, but the actual spells can be changed on a level by level basis, so at third level the Corruptor could have knowledge of six second level spells and zero first-level ones. Any Saving throw called for by a power from this class has a Save DC of 10 + half his hit dice + his Intelligence Bonus, likewise any Spell on his class list that is cast from an item.
Entropic Drain (Su): the best way to stay alive is at the expense of another. With a Standard Action, a Corruptor may make a Ranged Touch Attack out to Close range. If this hits the target, they lose 1d4 Hit Points, with a bonus equal to half his level (round up), and he regains half as much in the form of healing. If the damage is lowered by any means, such as the target having insufficient hit points and being killed, this reduces the amount of healing. If used on a creature healed by Negative Energy, such as most Undead, the target gains hit points, but the Corruptor still heals for half as much. This ability costs no Vim to use.
Pacification Hex (Su): sometimes it pays to fight people who aren't fighting you. With a Full Round Action, a Corruptor may spend 1 Vim and unleash a burst of oppressive force as a 5' radius Burst out to Medium range. All in the area must attempt a Will Save. Those who fail suffer 1d6 Non-Lethal damage per 2 levels of the Corruptor (round up) and are Stunned for one round. They are then unable to take action, as though Fascinated, for a number of rounds equal to the Corruptor's Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). This fascination can be ended or prevented in all of the usual ways. For every additional point of Vim spent, the Fascination duration is doubled.
Carnage Sphere: at level two, the Corruptor gains Basic Access to the Carnage Sphere. Using a Spell-Like Ability from this Sphere costs 1 Vim in addition to the basic daily use. Any Save DC is Intelligence-based instead of Charisma-based.
Curse of Defenselessness (Sp): fighting a helpless opponent might be cowardly, but it's wise. The second-level Corruptor may use a Standard Action and spend 2 Vim to target something within Medium Range and force them to attempt a Fort Save, which can even affect Constructs and Undead. If they fail the saving throw, then for three rounds they suffer a Profane Penalty to Armour Class and Saving Throws equal to his level divided by three (round up).
Dark Ritual (Su): starting at third level, the Corruptor may use a minute to concentrate on dark essence and lock one Vim away. This is considered spent, but cannot be recovered until he ends this effect with a Free Action. After the minute of concentration is complete, and until the effect ends, the Corruptor enjoys a doubled Critical Threat Range and Critical Multiplier for all powers granted by this class, and for all Spells on his class list that he casts from items, and may also add his class level as a Profane Bonus to all Knowledge and Gather Information checks.
Blood Grasp (Sp): at level three, the Corruptor learns the art of turning people's blood against them. With a Standard Action, he may spend one Vim to force a living creature within Medium Range to attempt a Fort Save. If they fail, their blood is corrupted, and rebels against them. They suffer 1d6 damage per level, and are Nauseated for one round and then Sickened for one minute. On a successful save, they merely take 1d6 damage, plus the Corruptor's level, and are Sickened for one round. For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration is doubled (for both conditions).
Soul Rot (Su): sometimes it makes more sense to attack the soul than the body. Starting at level four, the Corruptor can use a Standard Action to spend at least one Vim, but no more than half his level (round up), and unleash a bolt of spiritual blight at a target in Long Range. This requires a Ranged Touch Attack, and deals 2d6 damage per point of Vim spent, with a bonus equal to his level, as well as his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1) multiplied by the amount of Vim spent. It suffers no Miss Chances, ignores Concealment and Cover less than Full Cover, and can hit Incorporeal and Ethereal creatures as though they lacked those traits. It has a Threat Range of 17-20 and on a critical hit it causes 2 points of Constitution Drain, or 4 points if it has an increased Critical Multiplier (such as by Dark Ritual).
Cursed Companion (Su): the fourth level Corruptor has a familiar of sorts, even if he never had one as a regular caster. He is given a Quasit that hangs around him whether he likes it or not, and if it dies, another one is inflicted upon him one day later. Too weak to really be more than “a useful aid from time to time”, it nonetheless gains the following Familiar abilities: Natural Armour Adjustment, Alertness, Improved Evasion, Share Spells, Empathic Link, Spell Resistance, Scry on Familiar, Intelligence (if the amount would be higher than its own). He may select the skills, feats and alternate forms it has.
Deadly Dispel (Sp): starting at fifth level, the Corruptor may use one Vim to cast Dispel Magic, or two Vim to cast Greater Dispel Magic. These may be cast in the area or targeted versions. For every spell or effect successfully dispelled from a creature, the creature suffers 3d6 damage, plus one point of Constitution Drain (two points for Greater Dispel).
Bone Sphere: at level five, the Corruptor gains Basic Access to the Bone Sphere. Using a Spell-Like Ability from this Sphere costs 1 Vim in addition to the basic daily use. Any Save DC is Intelligence-based instead of Charisma-based.
Burning Hex (Su): the sixth-level Corruptor is able to hex his foes such that they suffer greatly every time they try to cast spells or use other powers. With a Full Round Action, he may spend 1 Vim and unleash this hex as a 10' radius Burst out to Medium Range. All in the area must pass a Will Save or be afflicted for the next three rounds. During this time, any time they use a resource (Spell Slots, Prepared Spells, limited use Spell-Like Abilities, Power Points, Vim, Readied Maneuvers and so on), they suffer Fire damage equal to the Corruptor's level plus 1d10. Abilities which are used basically at will but have some form of delay between uses measured in rounds will, if used during this time, have the delay increased by a number of rounds equal to his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration is increased by 1 round, the Fire damage increases by 1d10 and the delay increases by another round.
Curse of Impotence (Sp): at level seven, the Corruptor can use a Standard Action and two Vim to cast Bestow Curse out to Medium Range. During this time, regardless of the variety of Curse inflicted, his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1) is subtracted from all damage they deal.
Darkfire (Su): the seventh-level Corruptor gains the ability to unleash blasts of unholy flame. He may spend one point of Vim to cast Fireball, except half the damage is Unholy and the other half is Fire. By spending one extra point of Vim he may Widen the effect. By spending two extra Vim he may Empower it. By spending three extra Vim he may Maximise it.
Blood Lock (Sp): at level eight, the Corruptor can inflict a terrible condition on foes, ruining the healing ability of their bodies. With a Standard Action, he may spend two Vim to force a living creature within Medium Range to attempt a Fort Save. If they fail, all unhealed damage (except for non-Lethal) they have suffered up to this point becomes Vile damage, and they lose access to all Fast Healing and Regeneration they have for three rounds. For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration is doubled.
Lifesense (Su): it helps to know where your prey is at all times. Or possibly your predators. Starting at level nine, the Corruptor automatically detects the presence and general direction of all living creatures within 250 feet, providing they are enough of a threat that their death would award him experience, and has a constant Deathwatch effect active. When they are within 60 feet of him, he knows their exact square.
Wraithform (Su): at level ten, the Corruptor gains the ability to turn Incorporeal with a Swift Action. This costs one point of Vim per round, and also causes Daylight Powerlessness as though he were a Wraith, making him unable to take any action other than movement or ending the effect. He reverts to his normal form with a Free Action, or automatically upon running out of Vim. If he is inside an object when this happens, he is forcefully ejected, Stunned for 1d4 rounds, and suffers 1d6 hit points of damage for every 5 feet he has to move.
Tunnel of Corruption (Sp): the tenth-level Corruptor is able to move about in horrifying ways through planar gaps, but can also pull others through them. By spending one Vim, he may cast Dimension Door. By spending three Vim, he may select up to one target per level within a 30' radius Spread, and move them closer to him as though through Dimension Door. Creatures moved in this way must succeed on a Fortitude Save, or contract a random disease, chosen by rolling 1d8:
1 = Filth Fever
2 = Slimy Doom
3 = Red Ache
4 = Mummy Rot
5 = Mindfire
6 = Demon Fever
7 = Cackle Fever
8 = Blinding Sickness
The regular incubation period is skipped and they immediately suffer the effects. If he uses the ability on somebody already suffering from a disease, failing the Fort Save (against the standard DC for a Corruptor ability) results in them suffering damage as though another day had passed and they had failed the daily Fort Save for the disease.
Empathic Hex (Su): at level eleven, the Corruptor can level a hex at foes which causes them to suffer the agony of their own attacks, and this is awesome - for him. With a Full Round Action, he may spend 1 Vim and unleash this hex as a 10' radius Burst out to Medium Range. All in the area must pass a Will Save or be afflicted for the next three rounds. During this time, any time they deal damage to one or more creatures, they suffer half this damage themselves – this only happens once per action taken, so a Whirlwind Attack or Fireball only causes the damage once (in the case of Whirlwind Attack, using the highest damage dealt). Dealing damage to others also forces them to attempt a Fort Save or be Fatigued. For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration of the Hex is doubled.
Curse of Death (Sp): the twelfth-level Corruptor gains access to a curse that can kill people. With a Standard Action and two Vim, he may cast Finger of Death, except the effects are Delayed by three rounds. If the target takes no actions other than movement during this time, they avoid the effects, however if they take any action, then at the end of the time they must test Spell Resistance and attempt the Save – they don't know at the start whether they are affected. During the time before the effects take place, they lose access to all of their Hardness, Damage Reduction and Energy Resistance.
Pyre Sphere: at level thirteen, the Corruptor gains Basic Access to the Pyre Sphere. Using a Spell-Like Ability from this Sphere costs 1 Vim in addition to the basic daily use. Any Save DC is Intelligence-based instead of Charisma-based.
Fearscape (Su): at level fourteen, the Corruptor gains the ability not only to travel to the Abyss, but to bring parts of the Abyss into his current plane to intersect with it. He may Planeshift himself and up to 50 pounds of equipment to any layer of the Abyss at the cost of one Vim, or may cause an intersection with a Full Round Action at the cost of three Vim. Doing so afflicts everything within a 100' radius of him at the time of casting, and lasts for a number of minutes equal to his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). Consecrated or Hallowed area is exempt from this. For the duration, the entire area is both Desecrated and Unhallowed, and has the [Chaotic] and [Evil] Planar traits, and the constant rain of horrible essence causes all in the area to suffer 1d6 Cold damage, 1d6 Fire damage, 1d6 Acid damage, and Electricity damage equal to his level each round. He is immune to this particular effect. Furthermore, all creatures in the area except for Corruptors, Doombringers and [Tanar'ri] must pass a Will Save against a [Fear] effect when first exposed to it, or Panic until they leave the area. Anything killed in this area has its soul trapped in the actual Abyss.
Fiendform (Su): at level fifteen, the Corruptor gains the ability to transform into a demon… at least in part. With a Full Round Action he may spend 1 Vim and temporarily change his Type to Outsider [Extraplanar, Chaotic, Evil, Tanar'ri], gaining all the traits of a Tanar'ri. Furthermore, he has Fast Healing equal to his level while in a Fearscape intersection or while actually in the Abyss. He does not get the Summon ability, but does gain a 60' Fly Speed (Average), Spell Resistance equal to his hit dice + 9, and the ability to cast the following Spell-Like Abilities at will – Greater Teleport (self plus 50 lbs only), See Invisibility, Insanity, Chaos Hammer, Unholy Blight, Mirror Image, Call Lightning. Using any of these costs one point of Vim, and each round he remains in fiend form he has to spend another Vim. This lasts until he decides to stop using it (a Free Action) or runs out of Vim.
Furious Ritual (Su): at level fifteen, the Corruptor's Blood Ritual becomes more powerful. If he locks two Vim in rather than one, then in addition to the usual effects, any time he is damaged by another creature or lands a Critical Hit with a class ability, he is empowered with Abyssal fury, gaining Damage Reduction 10/Good and the ability to cast a Quickened Chain Lightning, both for a number of rounds equal to his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). Additionally, causing critical hits with class abilities (and Spells that have been added to his class list) causes him to regain 1 lost Vim each time. In addition, for the duration of the entire ritual, he gains the ability to cast Rage and Greater Shout at will.
Dominating Hex (Su): the sixteenth-level Corruptor gains the ability to hex foes such that they are under his direct control for a short time. With a Full Round Action, he may spend 1 Vim and unleash this hex on a single target within Medium Range. If the target fails a Will Save against a [Mind-Affecting] [Compulsion] effect, they are Dominated for three rounds. For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration is doubled.
Curse of Vulnerability (Sp): at level seventeen, the Corruptor can curse people so that they are very likely to be harmed by his effects, and those of others. With a Standard Action and two Vim, he may unleash the curse upon a target within Medium Range. If they fail a Will Save, then for one minute, all attacks made against them are Touch Attacks, they lose access to all Immunities, and they become Vulnerable to Fire, Cold, Acid and Electricity, taking double damage from those sources.
Restraint Sphere: at level eighteen, the Corruptor gains Basic Access to the Restraint Sphere. Using a Spell-Like Ability from this Sphere costs 1 Vim in addition to the basic daily use. Any Save DC is Intelligence-based instead of Charisma-based.
Raging Storm (Sp): the nineteenth-level Corruptor gains the ability to cast Storm of Vengeance at the cost of two Vim, although he is actually immune to all of its effects. Any creature in the area suffering from a disease must save against their disease every single round as though another day had passed. While one storm is in effect, he cannot conjure another one.
Dark Portal (Sp): at level nineteen, the Corruptor can cast Gate, but only the travel version. Doing so costs 2 Vim, and causes the land within 100' of each opening to be Despoiled with the exception of any Consecrated or Hallowed ground.
One With the Abyss (Ex): at level twenty, the Corruptor is essentially a living, moving part of the Abyss itself, more Abyssal than mere demons. Fiendform is now a permanent transformation, with no Vim cost, and any time he gains Vim from a creature that is not killed, that creature must pass a Fort Save or be Stunned for 1 round. Any time he gains Vim from killing a creature, all creatures adjacent to the slain target must pass a Fort Save or be Stunned for 1 round. Finally, any Constitution Drain caused by any of his abilities is multiplied by three.
Arcane Magic: the Spell-Like and Supernatural Abilities of the Corruptor are considered to be Arcane in nature, should that become relevant. Additionally, they have some memory of the magic they once used, and treat two Sorcerer/Wizard spells per class level as being on their class list. These spells have to be of a level an equal-level Wizard could cast, but the actual spells can be changed on a level by level basis, so at third level the Corruptor could have knowledge of six second level spells and zero first-level ones. Any Saving throw called for by a power from this class has a Save DC of 10 + half his hit dice + his Intelligence Bonus, likewise any Spell on his class list that is cast from an item.
Entropic Drain (Su): the best way to stay alive is at the expense of another. With a Standard Action, a Corruptor may make a Ranged Touch Attack out to Close range. If this hits the target, they lose 1d4 Hit Points, with a bonus equal to half his level (round up), and he regains half as much in the form of healing. If the damage is lowered by any means, such as the target having insufficient hit points and being killed, this reduces the amount of healing. If used on a creature healed by Negative Energy, such as most Undead, the target gains hit points, but the Corruptor still heals for half as much. This ability costs no Vim to use.
Pacification Hex (Su): sometimes it pays to fight people who aren't fighting you. With a Full Round Action, a Corruptor may spend 1 Vim and unleash a burst of oppressive force as a 5' radius Burst out to Medium range. All in the area must attempt a Will Save. Those who fail suffer 1d6 Non-Lethal damage per 2 levels of the Corruptor (round up) and are Stunned for one round. They are then unable to take action, as though Fascinated, for a number of rounds equal to the Corruptor's Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). This fascination can be ended or prevented in all of the usual ways. For every additional point of Vim spent, the Fascination duration is doubled.
Carnage Sphere: at level two, the Corruptor gains Basic Access to the Carnage Sphere. Using a Spell-Like Ability from this Sphere costs 1 Vim in addition to the basic daily use. Any Save DC is Intelligence-based instead of Charisma-based.
Curse of Defenselessness (Sp): fighting a helpless opponent might be cowardly, but it's wise. The second-level Corruptor may use a Standard Action and spend 2 Vim to target something within Medium Range and force them to attempt a Fort Save, which can even affect Constructs and Undead. If they fail the saving throw, then for three rounds they suffer a Profane Penalty to Armour Class and Saving Throws equal to his level divided by three (round up).
Dark Ritual (Su): starting at third level, the Corruptor may use a minute to concentrate on dark essence and lock one Vim away. This is considered spent, but cannot be recovered until he ends this effect with a Free Action. After the minute of concentration is complete, and until the effect ends, the Corruptor enjoys a doubled Critical Threat Range and Critical Multiplier for all powers granted by this class, and for all Spells on his class list that he casts from items, and may also add his class level as a Profane Bonus to all Knowledge and Gather Information checks.
Blood Grasp (Sp): at level three, the Corruptor learns the art of turning people's blood against them. With a Standard Action, he may spend one Vim to force a living creature within Medium Range to attempt a Fort Save. If they fail, their blood is corrupted, and rebels against them. They suffer 1d6 damage per level, and are Nauseated for one round and then Sickened for one minute. On a successful save, they merely take 1d6 damage, plus the Corruptor's level, and are Sickened for one round. For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration is doubled (for both conditions).
Soul Rot (Su): sometimes it makes more sense to attack the soul than the body. Starting at level four, the Corruptor can use a Standard Action to spend at least one Vim, but no more than half his level (round up), and unleash a bolt of spiritual blight at a target in Long Range. This requires a Ranged Touch Attack, and deals 2d6 damage per point of Vim spent, with a bonus equal to his level, as well as his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1) multiplied by the amount of Vim spent. It suffers no Miss Chances, ignores Concealment and Cover less than Full Cover, and can hit Incorporeal and Ethereal creatures as though they lacked those traits. It has a Threat Range of 17-20 and on a critical hit it causes 2 points of Constitution Drain, or 4 points if it has an increased Critical Multiplier (such as by Dark Ritual).
Cursed Companion (Su): the fourth level Corruptor has a familiar of sorts, even if he never had one as a regular caster. He is given a Quasit that hangs around him whether he likes it or not, and if it dies, another one is inflicted upon him one day later. Too weak to really be more than “a useful aid from time to time”, it nonetheless gains the following Familiar abilities: Natural Armour Adjustment, Alertness, Improved Evasion, Share Spells, Empathic Link, Spell Resistance, Scry on Familiar, Intelligence (if the amount would be higher than its own). He may select the skills, feats and alternate forms it has.
Deadly Dispel (Sp): starting at fifth level, the Corruptor may use one Vim to cast Dispel Magic, or two Vim to cast Greater Dispel Magic. These may be cast in the area or targeted versions. For every spell or effect successfully dispelled from a creature, the creature suffers 3d6 damage, plus one point of Constitution Drain (two points for Greater Dispel).
Bone Sphere: at level five, the Corruptor gains Basic Access to the Bone Sphere. Using a Spell-Like Ability from this Sphere costs 1 Vim in addition to the basic daily use. Any Save DC is Intelligence-based instead of Charisma-based.
Burning Hex (Su): the sixth-level Corruptor is able to hex his foes such that they suffer greatly every time they try to cast spells or use other powers. With a Full Round Action, he may spend 1 Vim and unleash this hex as a 10' radius Burst out to Medium Range. All in the area must pass a Will Save or be afflicted for the next three rounds. During this time, any time they use a resource (Spell Slots, Prepared Spells, limited use Spell-Like Abilities, Power Points, Vim, Readied Maneuvers and so on), they suffer Fire damage equal to the Corruptor's level plus 1d10. Abilities which are used basically at will but have some form of delay between uses measured in rounds will, if used during this time, have the delay increased by a number of rounds equal to his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration is increased by 1 round, the Fire damage increases by 1d10 and the delay increases by another round.
Curse of Impotence (Sp): at level seven, the Corruptor can use a Standard Action and two Vim to cast Bestow Curse out to Medium Range. During this time, regardless of the variety of Curse inflicted, his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1) is subtracted from all damage they deal.
Darkfire (Su): the seventh-level Corruptor gains the ability to unleash blasts of unholy flame. He may spend one point of Vim to cast Fireball, except half the damage is Unholy and the other half is Fire. By spending one extra point of Vim he may Widen the effect. By spending two extra Vim he may Empower it. By spending three extra Vim he may Maximise it.
Blood Lock (Sp): at level eight, the Corruptor can inflict a terrible condition on foes, ruining the healing ability of their bodies. With a Standard Action, he may spend two Vim to force a living creature within Medium Range to attempt a Fort Save. If they fail, all unhealed damage (except for non-Lethal) they have suffered up to this point becomes Vile damage, and they lose access to all Fast Healing and Regeneration they have for three rounds. For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration is doubled.
Lifesense (Su): it helps to know where your prey is at all times. Or possibly your predators. Starting at level nine, the Corruptor automatically detects the presence and general direction of all living creatures within 250 feet, providing they are enough of a threat that their death would award him experience, and has a constant Deathwatch effect active. When they are within 60 feet of him, he knows their exact square.
Wraithform (Su): at level ten, the Corruptor gains the ability to turn Incorporeal with a Swift Action. This costs one point of Vim per round, and also causes Daylight Powerlessness as though he were a Wraith, making him unable to take any action other than movement or ending the effect. He reverts to his normal form with a Free Action, or automatically upon running out of Vim. If he is inside an object when this happens, he is forcefully ejected, Stunned for 1d4 rounds, and suffers 1d6 hit points of damage for every 5 feet he has to move.
Tunnel of Corruption (Sp): the tenth-level Corruptor is able to move about in horrifying ways through planar gaps, but can also pull others through them. By spending one Vim, he may cast Dimension Door. By spending three Vim, he may select up to one target per level within a 30' radius Spread, and move them closer to him as though through Dimension Door. Creatures moved in this way must succeed on a Fortitude Save, or contract a random disease, chosen by rolling 1d8:
1 = Filth Fever
2 = Slimy Doom
3 = Red Ache
4 = Mummy Rot
5 = Mindfire
6 = Demon Fever
7 = Cackle Fever
8 = Blinding Sickness
The regular incubation period is skipped and they immediately suffer the effects. If he uses the ability on somebody already suffering from a disease, failing the Fort Save (against the standard DC for a Corruptor ability) results in them suffering damage as though another day had passed and they had failed the daily Fort Save for the disease.
Empathic Hex (Su): at level eleven, the Corruptor can level a hex at foes which causes them to suffer the agony of their own attacks, and this is awesome - for him. With a Full Round Action, he may spend 1 Vim and unleash this hex as a 10' radius Burst out to Medium Range. All in the area must pass a Will Save or be afflicted for the next three rounds. During this time, any time they deal damage to one or more creatures, they suffer half this damage themselves – this only happens once per action taken, so a Whirlwind Attack or Fireball only causes the damage once (in the case of Whirlwind Attack, using the highest damage dealt). Dealing damage to others also forces them to attempt a Fort Save or be Fatigued. For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration of the Hex is doubled.
Curse of Death (Sp): the twelfth-level Corruptor gains access to a curse that can kill people. With a Standard Action and two Vim, he may cast Finger of Death, except the effects are Delayed by three rounds. If the target takes no actions other than movement during this time, they avoid the effects, however if they take any action, then at the end of the time they must test Spell Resistance and attempt the Save – they don't know at the start whether they are affected. During the time before the effects take place, they lose access to all of their Hardness, Damage Reduction and Energy Resistance.
Pyre Sphere: at level thirteen, the Corruptor gains Basic Access to the Pyre Sphere. Using a Spell-Like Ability from this Sphere costs 1 Vim in addition to the basic daily use. Any Save DC is Intelligence-based instead of Charisma-based.
Fearscape (Su): at level fourteen, the Corruptor gains the ability not only to travel to the Abyss, but to bring parts of the Abyss into his current plane to intersect with it. He may Planeshift himself and up to 50 pounds of equipment to any layer of the Abyss at the cost of one Vim, or may cause an intersection with a Full Round Action at the cost of three Vim. Doing so afflicts everything within a 100' radius of him at the time of casting, and lasts for a number of minutes equal to his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). Consecrated or Hallowed area is exempt from this. For the duration, the entire area is both Desecrated and Unhallowed, and has the [Chaotic] and [Evil] Planar traits, and the constant rain of horrible essence causes all in the area to suffer 1d6 Cold damage, 1d6 Fire damage, 1d6 Acid damage, and Electricity damage equal to his level each round. He is immune to this particular effect. Furthermore, all creatures in the area except for Corruptors, Doombringers and [Tanar'ri] must pass a Will Save against a [Fear] effect when first exposed to it, or Panic until they leave the area. Anything killed in this area has its soul trapped in the actual Abyss.
Fiendform (Su): at level fifteen, the Corruptor gains the ability to transform into a demon… at least in part. With a Full Round Action he may spend 1 Vim and temporarily change his Type to Outsider [Extraplanar, Chaotic, Evil, Tanar'ri], gaining all the traits of a Tanar'ri. Furthermore, he has Fast Healing equal to his level while in a Fearscape intersection or while actually in the Abyss. He does not get the Summon ability, but does gain a 60' Fly Speed (Average), Spell Resistance equal to his hit dice + 9, and the ability to cast the following Spell-Like Abilities at will – Greater Teleport (self plus 50 lbs only), See Invisibility, Insanity, Chaos Hammer, Unholy Blight, Mirror Image, Call Lightning. Using any of these costs one point of Vim, and each round he remains in fiend form he has to spend another Vim. This lasts until he decides to stop using it (a Free Action) or runs out of Vim.
Furious Ritual (Su): at level fifteen, the Corruptor's Blood Ritual becomes more powerful. If he locks two Vim in rather than one, then in addition to the usual effects, any time he is damaged by another creature or lands a Critical Hit with a class ability, he is empowered with Abyssal fury, gaining Damage Reduction 10/Good and the ability to cast a Quickened Chain Lightning, both for a number of rounds equal to his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). Additionally, causing critical hits with class abilities (and Spells that have been added to his class list) causes him to regain 1 lost Vim each time. In addition, for the duration of the entire ritual, he gains the ability to cast Rage and Greater Shout at will.
Dominating Hex (Su): the sixteenth-level Corruptor gains the ability to hex foes such that they are under his direct control for a short time. With a Full Round Action, he may spend 1 Vim and unleash this hex on a single target within Medium Range. If the target fails a Will Save against a [Mind-Affecting] [Compulsion] effect, they are Dominated for three rounds. For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration is doubled.
Curse of Vulnerability (Sp): at level seventeen, the Corruptor can curse people so that they are very likely to be harmed by his effects, and those of others. With a Standard Action and two Vim, he may unleash the curse upon a target within Medium Range. If they fail a Will Save, then for one minute, all attacks made against them are Touch Attacks, they lose access to all Immunities, and they become Vulnerable to Fire, Cold, Acid and Electricity, taking double damage from those sources.
Restraint Sphere: at level eighteen, the Corruptor gains Basic Access to the Restraint Sphere. Using a Spell-Like Ability from this Sphere costs 1 Vim in addition to the basic daily use. Any Save DC is Intelligence-based instead of Charisma-based.
Raging Storm (Sp): the nineteenth-level Corruptor gains the ability to cast Storm of Vengeance at the cost of two Vim, although he is actually immune to all of its effects. Any creature in the area suffering from a disease must save against their disease every single round as though another day had passed. While one storm is in effect, he cannot conjure another one.
Dark Portal (Sp): at level nineteen, the Corruptor can cast Gate, but only the travel version. Doing so costs 2 Vim, and causes the land within 100' of each opening to be Despoiled with the exception of any Consecrated or Hallowed ground.
One With the Abyss (Ex): at level twenty, the Corruptor is essentially a living, moving part of the Abyss itself, more Abyssal than mere demons. Fiendform is now a permanent transformation, with no Vim cost, and any time he gains Vim from a creature that is not killed, that creature must pass a Fort Save or be Stunned for 1 round. Any time he gains Vim from killing a creature, all creatures adjacent to the slain target must pass a Fort Save or be Stunned for 1 round. Finally, any Constitution Drain caused by any of his abilities is multiplied by three.
THE DOOMBRINGER
“You may as well give up now, my arrival heralds the beginning of your destruction.”
Doombringers channel the powers of the Abyss, and bring demonic power into the world. Sometimes they are chosen without even wanting this power, but from that point on they have to utilise those powers. They wield fire and fear, causing terror and destruction wherever they go, and curse their foes. Anything they do theoretically brings ruin, entropy and the power of the Abyss.
Alignment: any, however the majority of Doombringers are Chaotic Evil
Hit Die: 1d10
Skill Points: 4 + Int
Class Skills: Bluff, Climb, Craft (Any), Hide, Intimidate, Jump, Knowledge (Any), Listen, Move Silently, Spot, Use Rope
Weapon and Armour Proficiencies: the Doombringer is proficient with Light and Medium Armour, Shields (not Tower Shields), and Simple and Martial Weapons.
Playing a Doombringer: the Doombringer wants to have a good Wisdom score, along with Strength and Constitution. Dexterity can also help, but the Doombringer mostly wants to focus on close combat. They will likely take Feats that enhance their close combat ability, such as Blitz, Combat School and Whirlwind Attack, or make use of a particularly good Wisdom with Insightful Strike or Zen Archery. The Doombringer lends itself to a very aggressive style, based on spending a lot of Vim and getting it back in bursts as enemies die, spreading fear and fire around, stacking penalties on individual tough foes, taking a lot of damage and healing it back vampirically.
| Level | BAB | Fort | Ref | Will | Special |
| 1 | +1 | +2 | +2 | +0 | Vim, Incinerating Blows, Draining Assault, Thick Skin |
| 2 | +2 | +3 | +3 | +0 | Heightened Senses, Pacification Hex |
| 3 | +3 | +3 | +3 | +1 | Dismember, Horrifying Blows |
| 4 | +4 | +4 | +4 | +1 | Burning Sacrifice, Greater Drain |
| 5 | +5 | +4 | +4 | +1 | Darkfire, Abduction Shroud |
| 6 | +6/+1 | +5 | +5 | +2 | Obliterating Smash |
| 7 | +7/+2 | +5 | +5 | +2 | Burning Hex, Surge of Power |
| 8 | +8/+3 | +6 | +6 | +2 | Fiery Grasp, Evasion, Supreme Drain |
| 9 | +9/+4 | +6 | +6 | +3 | Fiery Aegis, Mass Hysteria |
| 10 | +10/+5 | +7 | +7 | +3 | Wraithform, Detonating Charge |
| 11 | +11/+6/+6 | +7 | +7 | +3 | Abyssal Shift, Fiery Torment |
| 12 | +12/+7/+7 | +8 | +8 | +4 | Empathic Hex, Cauterise Spirit |
| 13 | +13/+8/+8 | +8 | +8 | +4 | Fiendform, Demonic Blood |
| 14 | +14/+9/+9 | +9 | +9 | +4 | Fearscape, Reckless Strike |
| 15 | +15/+10/+10 | +9 | +9 | +5 | Devouring Flames, Voracious Blade |
| 16 | +16/+11/+11/+11 | +10 | +10 | +5 | Eternal Suffering, Fearfeast |
| 17 | +17/+12/+12/+12 | +10 | +10 | +5 | Dominating Hex, Infernal Breath |
| 18 | +18/+13/+13/+13 | +11 | +11 | +6 | Share the Pain, Abyssal Shield |
| 19 | +19/+14/+14/+14 | +11 | +11 | +6 | Destroyer of All, Hope Wanes |
| 20 | +20/+15/+15/+15 | +12 | +12 | +6 | Maw of the Abyss, Blazing Rebirth |
Vim (Su): the powers of the Doombringer draw upon Vim, an infernal source of power that is channelled into other planes to do terrible things. The Doombringer has a maximum amount of Vim equal to his level, and if he spends eight hours resting he regains all spent Vim. However, it is more likely to be regained in other ways: killing a creature that is strong enough to grant experience points works like a sacrifice, regenerating an amount of Vim equal to the Doombringer's Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1), and if an Ability uses Vim and instantly kills one or more targets, its cost is refunded (in addition to any regained from killing a challenging creature). The Abyss likes it when things are killed, and such actions cause power to flow and surge appropriately. If an ability costs Vim and has a Save DC, that DC is Wisdom-based.
Incinerating Blows (Su): as long as the Doombringer has Vim remaining, any weapon he wields has the Flaming property. He can suppress this if he wants to, but it's rare that he does want to. On a Critical Hit with a weapon that is Flaming, a burst of hateful fire is unleashed out to 10 feet away, dealing Fire damage equal to 1d6 plus any Enhancement Bonus to the weapon's damage, to all in the area except for the Doombringer. All may make a Reflex Save to negate this extra damage. Any time his Flaming weapon deals damage to someone, whether by hitting them or through a fiery explosion, he may spend 1 Vim (not an action) to cause them to catch fire. The ongoing damage and DC to extinguish the flames are both increased by an amount equal to the Enhancement Bonus of the weapon (if any).
Draining Assault (Su): by spending a point of Vim as part of making a Full Attack, the Doombringer may unleash a flurry of attacks: he gains one extra attack at his highest attack bonus, but all attacks are made with a -2 Penalty. Each hit causes him to regain 1d6 hit points (multiplied on a critical hit), and if at least two attacks hit, he regains one point of Vim.
Thick Skin (Ex): the Doombringer's skin hardens so it is almost like armour. He gains an Enhancement Bonus to his Natural Armour Bonus equal to +1 per 3 levels (round up). If he has no Natural Armour Bonus, treat the base value as +0 before applying this Enhancement Bonus. He also gains this number as Damage Reduction overcome by Adamantium.
Heightened Senses (Ex): the second-level Doombringer develops greatly enhanced senses: he gains the Scent ability, Low-Light Vision (if he already possessed it), Darkvision 120' (or doubles his existing Darkvision range) and Tremorsense out to 5' per level. Additionally, if he has Daylight Blindness or Light Sensitivity or a similar drawback, he loses it and can function just fine.
Pacification Hex (Su): sometimes it pays to fight people who aren't fighting you. With a Full Round Action, a second-level Doombringer may spend 1 Vim and unleash a burst of oppressive force as a 5' radius Burst out to Medium Range. All in the area must attempt a Will Save. Those who fail suffer 1d6 Non-Lethal damage per 2 levels of the Doombringer (round up) and are Stunned for one round. They are then unable to take action, as though Fascinated for a number of rounds equal to the Doombringer's Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). This fascination can be ended or prevented in all of the usual ways. For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration of fascination is doubled.
Dismember (Ex): starting at third level, whenever the Doombringer lands a critical hit on a foe, he inflicts lasting injuries. He deals an amount of Strength Damage equal to the weapon's Critical Multiplier minus 1 (so a x2 weapon deals 1 Strength Damage, and a x4 weapon deals 3), and leaves the opponent Staggered until the beginning of his next turn.
Horrifying Blows (Ex): the third-level Doombringer is able to channel the Abyss into a form of terror. Beginning or ending this effect is a Free Action, and while it is in effect, he loses one point of Vim per round. However, while in effect, each time he strikes a foe, he may make a free Demoralise attempt against them, which can stack from Shaken to Frightened to Panicked to Comatose. He may only perform this once per round per target, but may spread it out amongst multiple targets in a round.
Burning Sacrifice (Su): starting at level four, whenever the Doombringer deals a killing blow to a target who is on fire and his weapon is Flaming, he may spend an Attack of Opportunity to make a Cleave attempt. If he spends a point of Vim while making this Cleave attack, the target must, if hit, attempt a Fort Save or be Stunned for one round. This normally only allows one Cleave attack in a round, however if he gains the ability to make more (such as through Great Cleave or having Horde Breaker and sufficiently high BAB), he may make multiple burning Cleave attacks in a round.
Greater Drain (Su): the Draining Assault of a fourth-level Doombringer is better – by spending two points of Vim instead of one, the attacks suffer no penalty and the hit points regained become 1d8 per successful hit (multiplied on a critical hit).
Darkfire (Su): the fifth-level Doombringer gains the ability to unleash blasts of unholy flame. He may spend one point of Vim to cast Fireball, except half the damage is Unholy and the other half is Fire. By spending one extra point of Vim he may Widen the effect. By spending two extra Vim he may Empower it. By spending three extra Vim he may Maximise it.
Abduction Shroud (Su): at level five, the Doombringer learns how to drag foes towards himself, reeling them in with strands of vile nether energy. With a Standard Action, he may spend one Vim, then designate a target in Medium Range. If the target fails a Reflex Save, they are pulled adjacent to him, taking the most direct path possible – this movement is handled like flight, so they will not just fall if pulled across a chasm. At the end of this journey, they are Anchored in place for a number of rounds equal to his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). By spending one additional point of Vim when activating this, he may make the shroud particularly choking and horrifying: if the target fails the save, they then suffer a Morale Penalty to Saving Throws equal to -1 per 3 levels of the Doombringer (round up), lasting for the duration of the Anchored condition.
Obliterating Smash (Su): whenever the sixth-level Doombringer makes a melee attack, he may spend a point of Vim as part of the action to make the attack ignore Damage Reduction and Hardness. By spending a second point of Vim, it also ignores Energy Resistance (but not Immunity) and Regeneration. By spending a third point, the attack is resolved as a Touch Attack, and ignores Immunity to Critical Hits.
Burning Hex (Su): the seventh-level Doombringer is able to hex his foes such that they suffer greatly every time they try to cast spells or use other powers. With a Full Round Action, he may spend 1 Vim and unleash this hex as a 10' radius Burst out to Medium Range. All in the area must pass a Will Save or be afflicted for the next three rounds. During this time, any time they use a resource (Spell Slots, Prepared Spells, limited use Spell-Like Abilities, Power Points, Vim, Readied Maneuvers and so on), they suffer Fire damage equal to the Doombringer's level plus 1d10. Abilities which are used basically at will but have some form of delay between uses measured in rounds will, if used during this time, have the delay increased by a number of rounds equal to his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration is increased by 1 round, the Fire damage increases by 1d10 and the delay increases by another round.
Surge of Power (Ex): starting at level seven, the Doombringer may spend one or more Vim with a Standard Action to heal his wounds and revitalise himself. Each point restores 1d8 hit points, with each die modified by his Wisdom Bonus (minimum +1), and may remove the Fatigued or Sickened condition or reduce Exhausted to Fatigued. Spending multiple Vim at once allows for multiple conditions to be removed. Additionally, for each point of Vim spent, he may ignore the Helpless and Dying conditions and continue acting even when dead for one round, although no more than one round per four levels (round up).
Fiery Grasp (Su): at level eight, the Doombringer gains the ability to conjure giant hands of fire to trouble his enemies. He may spend one point of Vim to cast a Quickened Bigby's Slapping Hand, adding his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1) to the Concentration DC, and causing the target to suffer 1d6 Fire damage. He may alternatively spend one Vim to cast Earthern Grasp, except with no restriction on the surface area from which to summon it, and dealing an additional 1d6 Fire damage on a successful Grapple check.
At level ten, he may spend two Vim to instead cast a fiery version of Bigby's Interposing Hand. If somebody tries to push past it, they suffer 1d6 Fire damage and catch fire. At level twelve, spending two Vim allows him to cast a fiery Bigby's Forceful Hand which deals the fire damage and burning to anybody it successfully Bullrushes.
At level fourteen, he may spend three Vim to instead cast a fiery Bigby's Grasping Hand, dealing 3d6 Fire damage and ongoing burning on a successful Grapple check. At level sixteen, spending three Vim allows him to cast a fiery Bigby's Clenched Fist – any time it successfully strikes, Bullrushes or Grapples an opponent, they also suffer 3d6 Fire damage and catch fire.
At level eighteen, he may spend four Vim to cast a fiery Bigby's Crushing Hand, with each successful Grapple check dealing an additional 6d6 points of Fire damage and causing the target to catch fire – with the burning stacking up, so three successful Grapple checks would result in an ongoing 3d6 Fire damage each round.
Evasion (Ex): starting at level eight, if the Doombringer is required to make a Reflex Save for half damage or a partial effect, he instead suffers no effect on a successful save, as though it said “Reflex Negates”.
Supreme Drain (Su): the Draining Assault of the eighth-level Doombringer is better still – by spending a total of three points of Vim, not only do the attacks not suffer a penalty, but he gains a second bonus attack, made at his second-highest attack bonus. Additionally, each hit restores 1d10 hit points (multiplied on a critical hit)
Fiery Aegis (Su): with a Standard Action, the ninth-level Doombringer can shield himself with the very flames he created on others. He spends two points of Vim, all creatures within 20' that are on fire (and not slain) have their flames extinguished, and then he gains a Shield Bonus to Armour Class. This Shield Bonus is 2, with an Enhancement Bonus equal to the number of creatures who had their flames extinguished (with a maximum total Shield Bonus equal to half his level, round up). Additionally, he gains Temporary Hit Points equal to three times the number of creatures who were on fire. The Temporary Hit Points last until damaged, or until the Shield Bonus is lost. The Shield Bonus lasts for five rounds after which the fiery shield erupts, damaging all creatures within 20 feet of the Doombringer (except the Doombringer himself). The damage is a number of d6 equal to the Shield Bonus, as Fire damage, with a Reflex Save for half.
Mass Hysteria (Su): the Doombringer learns the arts of exacerbating fear at ninth level. By spending a point of Vim as a Standard Action, he may target one enemy in Medium Range who is currently suffering from a [Fear] effect, and make a Demoralise attempt. If it succeeds and they were already Shaken or suffering from a similar Penalty, that condition spreads to all other enemies within 30 feet of the target (providing the Demoralise attempt would also affect them), and that target's fear increases to Frightened. If they were Frightened and the check succeeds, they Cower and enemies within 30' who would be affected become Frightened. If they were Cowering or Panicked and the check succeeds, they pass out for one minute and affected enemies within 30 feet Cower or Panic respectively.
Wraithform (Su): at level ten, the Doombringer gains the ability to turn Incorporeal with a Swift Action. This costs one point of Vim per round, and also causes Daylight Powerlessness as though he were a Wraith, making him unable to take any action other than movement or ending the effect. He reverts to his normal form with a Free Action, or automatically upon running out of Vim. If he is inside an object when this happens, he is forcefully ejected, Stunned for 1d4 rounds, and suffers 1d6 hit points of damage for every 5 feet he has to move.
Detonating Charge (Su): whenever the tenth-level Doombringer's weapon is flaming and he initiates a Charge, he may spend one point of Vim as part of the action to create an explosion at the point of impact – it is centred on his target, and does include himself in the area. This reaches out to 25 feet in radius, and deals 1d6 Fire damage per level with a Reflex Save for half.
Abyssal Shift (Su): at eleventh level, the Doombringer gains the ability to teleport short distances via the Abyss, tunnelling through planes and causing bursts of fire and brimstone as he does so. With a Full Round Action, he may spend two points of Vim to cast Dimension Door. However, all creatures within 10 feet of the point he left and all creatures within 10 feet of the point he reaches are hit by a blast of flame, suffering 1d8 Fire damage per 2 levels (round up) with a Reflex Save for half. Furthermore, the dreadful fumes cause them to be Blind for one round and Sickened for three rounds unless they pass a Fort Save against a [Poison] effect.
Fiery Torment (Su): when the Doombringer reaches level eleven, he may wreath himself in deadly energies that tear at people's resistances. With a Swift Action, he may spend one point of Vim to activate this, lasting until the end of his turn. Until then, all of his melee attacks will, if they hit, reduce the target's Fire Resistance by 10 for 3 rounds – with multiple hits stacking. This has no effect on Fire Immunity however. Keep track of all excess if Resistance is reduced below zero: at the end of the three rounds, this excess is suffered as Fire damage (just before their Fire Resistance returns).
Empathic Hex (Su): at level twelve, the Doombringer can level a hex at foes which causes them to suffer the agony of their own attacks, and this is awesome - for him. With a Full Round Action, he may spend 1 Vim and unleash this hex as a 10' radius Burst out to Medium Range. All in the area must pass a Will Save or be afflicted for the next three rounds. During this time, any time they deal damage to one or more creatures, they suffer half this damage themselves – this only happens once per action taken, so a Whirlwind Attack or Fireball only causes the damage once (in the case of Whirlwind Attack, using the highest damage dealt). Dealing damage to others also forces them to attempt a Fort Save or be Fatigued. For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration is doubled.
Cauterise Spirit (Su): the twelfth-level Doombringer is able to burn his spirit away from his body and shut in the Abyss for a time, hurting himself greatly but sparing himself from other effects. Doing so is not an action, and does not even require him to have control of his actions – he may do this even if Helpless or Dominated, but not if Dead. As long as this is active, he ignores all conditions short of being Dead, and is immune to Possession and Mind Control, but each round suffers an amount of damage equal to his level. This Untyped damage ignores all Damage Reduction, Regeneration and similar. Any creature attempting to exert control over him, read his thoughts or possess him suffers the same Untyped damage and must pass a Will Save (Wisdom-based) or be Stunned for 2d4 rounds. He cannot regain Vim or Hit Points while this ability is in use.
Fiendform (Su): at level thirteen, the Doombringer gains the ability to transform into a demon… at least in part. With a Full Round Action he may spend 1 Vim and temporarily change his Type to Outsider [Extraplanar, Chaotic, Evil, Tanar'ri], gaining all the traits of a Tanar'ri. Furthermore, he has Fast Healing equal to his level while in a Fearscape intersection or while actually in the Abyss. He does not get the Summon ability, but does gain a 60' Fly Speed (Average), Spell Resistance equal to his hit dice + 9, and the ability to cast the following Spell-Like Abilities at will – Greater Teleport (self plus 50 lbs only), See Invisibility, Insanity, Chaos Hammer, Unholy Blight, Mirror Image, Call Lightning. Using any of these costs one point of Vim, and each round he remains in fiend form he has to spend another Vim. This lasts until he decides to stop using it (a Free Action) or runs out of Vim.
Demonic Blood (Ex): by the time he reaches thirteenth level, the Doombringer carries so much Abyssal influence that he is in many ways a Demonic creature, with the blood of Demons inside him. Even when not using Fiendform, he detects as Chaotic and Evil and has Fire Resistance equal to his level. Additionally, he gains a special Profane Bonus applied to the Save DC for all Doombringer abilities, and also to his own Saving Throws against [Poison] effects. This Bonus is +1 per 4 levels (round up), or the amount of unspent Vim he has remaining at a given moment, whichever is lower. Finally, he may add his remaining Vim or half his level (round up), whichever is lower, to all melee weapon damage rolls.
Fearscape (Su): at level fourteen, the Doombringer gains the ability not only to travel to the Abyss, but to bring parts of the Abyss into his current plane to intersect with it. He may Planeshift himself and up to 50 pounds of equipment to any layer of the Abyss at the cost of one Vim, or may cause an intersection with a Full Round Action at the cost of three Vim. Doing so afflicts everything within a 100' radius of him at the time of casting, and lasts for a number of minutes equal to his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). Consecrated or Hallowed area is exempt from this. For the duration, the entire area is both Desecrated and Unhallowed, and has the [Chaotic] and [Evil] Planar traits, and the constant rain of horrible essence causes all in the area to suffer 1d6 Cold damage, 1d6 Fire damage, 1d6 Acid damage, and Electricity damage equal to his level each round. He is immune to this particular effect. Furthermore, all creatures in the area except for Corruptors, Doombringers and [Tanar'ri] must pass a Will Save against a [Fear] effect when first exposed to it, or Panic until they leave the area. Anything killed in this area has its soul trapped in the actual Abyss.
Reckless Strike (Ex): the fourteenth-level Doombringer is able to burn his life essence to fuel his attacks, taking great risks but for a chance of a great pay-off. He may add +4 Insight Bonus to any attack roll as part of making the attack, ignoring all Cover (except for Total Cover) and Concealment, and also make it a Wounding attack, by spending 1 point of Vim and losing a number of Hit Points, ignoring all Resistances and Regeneration, equal to his level. This also applies a -2 Penalty to his Armour Class until the start of his next turn, and multiple uses of the ability can stack the penalty.
Devouring Flames (Su): the fifteenth-level Doombringer likes it when other people are on fire, and as such he tries to make this happen as much as possible. At the beginning of each of his turns, he regains 1d6 Hit Points per burning enemy within Close Range. Furthermore, when this happens, all enemies within 10 feet of one of his burning enemies must pass a Reflex Save (Wisdom-based) or catch fire as well.
Voracious Blade (Ex): starting at level fifteen, the Doombringer feeds even more off the deaths of others. When he deals a killing blow to a creature that is enough of a threat to award experience, his Critical Threat Range and Multiplier are doubled and all Vim regained is also doubled. These last until the end of his next turn, however he must wait a full minute before this ability can trigger again.
Eternal Suffering (Su): by spending three points of Vim, the sixteenth-level Doombringer can use a Swift Action to make life a lot harder for one enemy within thirty feet: any detrimental effects on them that have a fixed duration are extended for a number of rounds equal to his Wisdom Bonus (minimum +1), and he may make a Targeted Greater Dispel Check against just the beneficial effects on them.
Fearfeast (Ex): at level sixteen, the Doombringer realises he can just eat the fear of others in a rather literal sense. With a Standard Action, he may consume all [Fear] effects within thirty feet. These effects immediately end, however for each effect he regains hit points: 5 for each instance of Shaken or a similar penalty, 10 for each instance of Frightened, 15 for each instance of Panicked or Cowering, and 20 for each instance of Comatose or similarly game-ending [Fear] effects. If he regains at least ten hit points from this, he gains all the nourishment of a proper meal. If he regains fifty or more, he actually benefits from a Heroes' Feast.
Dominating Hex (Su): the seventeenth-level Doombringer gains the ability to hex foes such that they are under his direct control for a short time. With a Full Round Action, he may spend 1 Vim and unleash this hex on a single target within Medium Range. If the target fails a Will Save against a [Mind-Affecting] [Compulsion] effect, they are Dominated for three rounds. For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration is doubled.
Infernal Breath (Su): at level seventeen, the Doombringer develops a breath weapon that channels the flames and toxic fumes of the Abyss. With a Standard Action, he may spend one point of Vim to exhale in a Cone out to Medium Range, dealing 5 points of Fire damage per level to all in the area (Ref half). Those who fail the save catch fire. Additionally, everyone in the area must pass a Fort Save against [Poison] or become Sickened for one minute, and those who are already Sickened are instead Nauseated for one minute. Tanar'ri (and those with the Demonic Blood class feature) are not only Immune to this, they are in fact healed by it, regaining lost hit points equal to the damage this would deal. After using this ability, the Doombringer must wait four rounds before being able to use it again.
Share the Pain (Ex): the eighteenth-level Doombringer tends to retaliate, revisiting his own pain on his attackers so that their very own actions haste their demise. By spending one point of Vim as a Free Action, this ability becomes active until the start of his next turn. In the meantime, any time an enemy hits him with an attack of any kind, they provoke an Attack of Opportunity from him.
Abyssal Shield (Su): at level eighteen, the Doombringer learns how to cast a Corrupted Fire Shield, at the cost of two points of Vim. Furthermore, while this is active he has Damage Reduction X/-, where X equals the lower of his remaining Vim and half his level (round up). While this effect is active, he also has Immunity to Alignment-based Planar Traits.
Destroyer of All (Ex): when the nineteenth-level Doombringer activates Fiendform, he becomes even more terrifying. He grows one size larger, and in doing so applies the following changes instead of the “usual” ones: +4 Strength, -2 Dexterity, +2 Constitution, +2 Natural Armour. He also gains the ability to Fly with a Speed of 100 feet (Average Maneuvrability), and can spend 2 Vim to cast Telekinesis, Destruction, Word of Chaos or Blasphemy – the Caster Level for these is always equal to his class level, with no exceptions or bonuses of any kind. Additionally, any time he deals Fire damage in this form, including ongoing burning, half the damage is irresistable damage of divine origin.
Hope Wanes (Su): at level nineteen, the Doombringer is able to bring his power over fear fully to bear. With a Full Round Action he may spend one point of Vim and glare at a target. If they are Immune to [Fear] effects for any reason other than being [Mindless], they must pass a Will Save (which is not a [Mind-Affecting] effect) or be cursed with the ability to suffer from [Fear] effects normally for one hour. If they are not Immune, this has no effect… unless they are already Cowering, Panicked or suffering from a similar serious [Fear] effect greater than Frightened. If this is the case, they must pass a Will Save against a [Fear] effect or be permanently Petrified. This is ended as normal by using Fearfeast, in which case 20 Hit Points are restored to the Doombringer.
Maw of the Abyss (Su): the twentieth-level Doombringer has a strong link to the Abyss, and can help bring it into other worlds to destroy things. With a Full Round Action, he may spend one point of Vim to create a temporary Sphere of Annihilation within Close Range, controlling it as though he held the Talisman of the Sphere. This lasts only as long as he focuses upon it – once he stops, it becomes a regular Travel Gate to an Abyssal layer of his choice, lasting for one minute. However, each round, a tendril will lash out up to 100 feet away, making a Ranged Touch Attack with his Base Attack Bonus, no Size Modifier or Enhancement Bonus, and using his Strength Bonus for its own. If it touches a creature, they are grabbed and pulled through, with all attempts to leave the Abyss blocked until the next new moon.
Blazing Rebirth (Su): at level twenty, the Doombringer is perilously close to being reborn through the Abyss. With a Standard Action at will, he may spend one point of Vim to gain a Heal effect. However, at the start of his next turn, the amount of damage healed is suffered again, but split between him and all enemies within 20 feet that are currently on fire. This is Untyped damage that can't be resisted and bypasses Regeneration and Hardness.
Furthermore, if the twentieth-level Doombringer is ever actually slain, then one week later he returns as either a Balor or a Molydeus (player's choice), though this rebirth occurs in the Abyss and all twenty levels of Doombringer are traded in for this transformation, leaving very little in the way of original abilities. Skills and Feats must be re-chosen at this point, and his equipment does not go with him – instead he has the items typically seen on the fiend he chose.
Incinerating Blows (Su): as long as the Doombringer has Vim remaining, any weapon he wields has the Flaming property. He can suppress this if he wants to, but it's rare that he does want to. On a Critical Hit with a weapon that is Flaming, a burst of hateful fire is unleashed out to 10 feet away, dealing Fire damage equal to 1d6 plus any Enhancement Bonus to the weapon's damage, to all in the area except for the Doombringer. All may make a Reflex Save to negate this extra damage. Any time his Flaming weapon deals damage to someone, whether by hitting them or through a fiery explosion, he may spend 1 Vim (not an action) to cause them to catch fire. The ongoing damage and DC to extinguish the flames are both increased by an amount equal to the Enhancement Bonus of the weapon (if any).
Draining Assault (Su): by spending a point of Vim as part of making a Full Attack, the Doombringer may unleash a flurry of attacks: he gains one extra attack at his highest attack bonus, but all attacks are made with a -2 Penalty. Each hit causes him to regain 1d6 hit points (multiplied on a critical hit), and if at least two attacks hit, he regains one point of Vim.
Thick Skin (Ex): the Doombringer's skin hardens so it is almost like armour. He gains an Enhancement Bonus to his Natural Armour Bonus equal to +1 per 3 levels (round up). If he has no Natural Armour Bonus, treat the base value as +0 before applying this Enhancement Bonus. He also gains this number as Damage Reduction overcome by Adamantium.
Heightened Senses (Ex): the second-level Doombringer develops greatly enhanced senses: he gains the Scent ability, Low-Light Vision (if he already possessed it), Darkvision 120' (or doubles his existing Darkvision range) and Tremorsense out to 5' per level. Additionally, if he has Daylight Blindness or Light Sensitivity or a similar drawback, he loses it and can function just fine.
Pacification Hex (Su): sometimes it pays to fight people who aren't fighting you. With a Full Round Action, a second-level Doombringer may spend 1 Vim and unleash a burst of oppressive force as a 5' radius Burst out to Medium Range. All in the area must attempt a Will Save. Those who fail suffer 1d6 Non-Lethal damage per 2 levels of the Doombringer (round up) and are Stunned for one round. They are then unable to take action, as though Fascinated for a number of rounds equal to the Doombringer's Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). This fascination can be ended or prevented in all of the usual ways. For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration of fascination is doubled.
Dismember (Ex): starting at third level, whenever the Doombringer lands a critical hit on a foe, he inflicts lasting injuries. He deals an amount of Strength Damage equal to the weapon's Critical Multiplier minus 1 (so a x2 weapon deals 1 Strength Damage, and a x4 weapon deals 3), and leaves the opponent Staggered until the beginning of his next turn.
Horrifying Blows (Ex): the third-level Doombringer is able to channel the Abyss into a form of terror. Beginning or ending this effect is a Free Action, and while it is in effect, he loses one point of Vim per round. However, while in effect, each time he strikes a foe, he may make a free Demoralise attempt against them, which can stack from Shaken to Frightened to Panicked to Comatose. He may only perform this once per round per target, but may spread it out amongst multiple targets in a round.
Burning Sacrifice (Su): starting at level four, whenever the Doombringer deals a killing blow to a target who is on fire and his weapon is Flaming, he may spend an Attack of Opportunity to make a Cleave attempt. If he spends a point of Vim while making this Cleave attack, the target must, if hit, attempt a Fort Save or be Stunned for one round. This normally only allows one Cleave attack in a round, however if he gains the ability to make more (such as through Great Cleave or having Horde Breaker and sufficiently high BAB), he may make multiple burning Cleave attacks in a round.
Greater Drain (Su): the Draining Assault of a fourth-level Doombringer is better – by spending two points of Vim instead of one, the attacks suffer no penalty and the hit points regained become 1d8 per successful hit (multiplied on a critical hit).
Darkfire (Su): the fifth-level Doombringer gains the ability to unleash blasts of unholy flame. He may spend one point of Vim to cast Fireball, except half the damage is Unholy and the other half is Fire. By spending one extra point of Vim he may Widen the effect. By spending two extra Vim he may Empower it. By spending three extra Vim he may Maximise it.
Abduction Shroud (Su): at level five, the Doombringer learns how to drag foes towards himself, reeling them in with strands of vile nether energy. With a Standard Action, he may spend one Vim, then designate a target in Medium Range. If the target fails a Reflex Save, they are pulled adjacent to him, taking the most direct path possible – this movement is handled like flight, so they will not just fall if pulled across a chasm. At the end of this journey, they are Anchored in place for a number of rounds equal to his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). By spending one additional point of Vim when activating this, he may make the shroud particularly choking and horrifying: if the target fails the save, they then suffer a Morale Penalty to Saving Throws equal to -1 per 3 levels of the Doombringer (round up), lasting for the duration of the Anchored condition.
Obliterating Smash (Su): whenever the sixth-level Doombringer makes a melee attack, he may spend a point of Vim as part of the action to make the attack ignore Damage Reduction and Hardness. By spending a second point of Vim, it also ignores Energy Resistance (but not Immunity) and Regeneration. By spending a third point, the attack is resolved as a Touch Attack, and ignores Immunity to Critical Hits.
Burning Hex (Su): the seventh-level Doombringer is able to hex his foes such that they suffer greatly every time they try to cast spells or use other powers. With a Full Round Action, he may spend 1 Vim and unleash this hex as a 10' radius Burst out to Medium Range. All in the area must pass a Will Save or be afflicted for the next three rounds. During this time, any time they use a resource (Spell Slots, Prepared Spells, limited use Spell-Like Abilities, Power Points, Vim, Readied Maneuvers and so on), they suffer Fire damage equal to the Doombringer's level plus 1d10. Abilities which are used basically at will but have some form of delay between uses measured in rounds will, if used during this time, have the delay increased by a number of rounds equal to his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration is increased by 1 round, the Fire damage increases by 1d10 and the delay increases by another round.
Surge of Power (Ex): starting at level seven, the Doombringer may spend one or more Vim with a Standard Action to heal his wounds and revitalise himself. Each point restores 1d8 hit points, with each die modified by his Wisdom Bonus (minimum +1), and may remove the Fatigued or Sickened condition or reduce Exhausted to Fatigued. Spending multiple Vim at once allows for multiple conditions to be removed. Additionally, for each point of Vim spent, he may ignore the Helpless and Dying conditions and continue acting even when dead for one round, although no more than one round per four levels (round up).
Fiery Grasp (Su): at level eight, the Doombringer gains the ability to conjure giant hands of fire to trouble his enemies. He may spend one point of Vim to cast a Quickened Bigby's Slapping Hand, adding his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1) to the Concentration DC, and causing the target to suffer 1d6 Fire damage. He may alternatively spend one Vim to cast Earthern Grasp, except with no restriction on the surface area from which to summon it, and dealing an additional 1d6 Fire damage on a successful Grapple check.
At level ten, he may spend two Vim to instead cast a fiery version of Bigby's Interposing Hand. If somebody tries to push past it, they suffer 1d6 Fire damage and catch fire. At level twelve, spending two Vim allows him to cast a fiery Bigby's Forceful Hand which deals the fire damage and burning to anybody it successfully Bullrushes.
At level fourteen, he may spend three Vim to instead cast a fiery Bigby's Grasping Hand, dealing 3d6 Fire damage and ongoing burning on a successful Grapple check. At level sixteen, spending three Vim allows him to cast a fiery Bigby's Clenched Fist – any time it successfully strikes, Bullrushes or Grapples an opponent, they also suffer 3d6 Fire damage and catch fire.
At level eighteen, he may spend four Vim to cast a fiery Bigby's Crushing Hand, with each successful Grapple check dealing an additional 6d6 points of Fire damage and causing the target to catch fire – with the burning stacking up, so three successful Grapple checks would result in an ongoing 3d6 Fire damage each round.
Evasion (Ex): starting at level eight, if the Doombringer is required to make a Reflex Save for half damage or a partial effect, he instead suffers no effect on a successful save, as though it said “Reflex Negates”.
Supreme Drain (Su): the Draining Assault of the eighth-level Doombringer is better still – by spending a total of three points of Vim, not only do the attacks not suffer a penalty, but he gains a second bonus attack, made at his second-highest attack bonus. Additionally, each hit restores 1d10 hit points (multiplied on a critical hit)
Fiery Aegis (Su): with a Standard Action, the ninth-level Doombringer can shield himself with the very flames he created on others. He spends two points of Vim, all creatures within 20' that are on fire (and not slain) have their flames extinguished, and then he gains a Shield Bonus to Armour Class. This Shield Bonus is 2, with an Enhancement Bonus equal to the number of creatures who had their flames extinguished (with a maximum total Shield Bonus equal to half his level, round up). Additionally, he gains Temporary Hit Points equal to three times the number of creatures who were on fire. The Temporary Hit Points last until damaged, or until the Shield Bonus is lost. The Shield Bonus lasts for five rounds after which the fiery shield erupts, damaging all creatures within 20 feet of the Doombringer (except the Doombringer himself). The damage is a number of d6 equal to the Shield Bonus, as Fire damage, with a Reflex Save for half.
Mass Hysteria (Su): the Doombringer learns the arts of exacerbating fear at ninth level. By spending a point of Vim as a Standard Action, he may target one enemy in Medium Range who is currently suffering from a [Fear] effect, and make a Demoralise attempt. If it succeeds and they were already Shaken or suffering from a similar Penalty, that condition spreads to all other enemies within 30 feet of the target (providing the Demoralise attempt would also affect them), and that target's fear increases to Frightened. If they were Frightened and the check succeeds, they Cower and enemies within 30' who would be affected become Frightened. If they were Cowering or Panicked and the check succeeds, they pass out for one minute and affected enemies within 30 feet Cower or Panic respectively.
Wraithform (Su): at level ten, the Doombringer gains the ability to turn Incorporeal with a Swift Action. This costs one point of Vim per round, and also causes Daylight Powerlessness as though he were a Wraith, making him unable to take any action other than movement or ending the effect. He reverts to his normal form with a Free Action, or automatically upon running out of Vim. If he is inside an object when this happens, he is forcefully ejected, Stunned for 1d4 rounds, and suffers 1d6 hit points of damage for every 5 feet he has to move.
Detonating Charge (Su): whenever the tenth-level Doombringer's weapon is flaming and he initiates a Charge, he may spend one point of Vim as part of the action to create an explosion at the point of impact – it is centred on his target, and does include himself in the area. This reaches out to 25 feet in radius, and deals 1d6 Fire damage per level with a Reflex Save for half.
Abyssal Shift (Su): at eleventh level, the Doombringer gains the ability to teleport short distances via the Abyss, tunnelling through planes and causing bursts of fire and brimstone as he does so. With a Full Round Action, he may spend two points of Vim to cast Dimension Door. However, all creatures within 10 feet of the point he left and all creatures within 10 feet of the point he reaches are hit by a blast of flame, suffering 1d8 Fire damage per 2 levels (round up) with a Reflex Save for half. Furthermore, the dreadful fumes cause them to be Blind for one round and Sickened for three rounds unless they pass a Fort Save against a [Poison] effect.
Fiery Torment (Su): when the Doombringer reaches level eleven, he may wreath himself in deadly energies that tear at people's resistances. With a Swift Action, he may spend one point of Vim to activate this, lasting until the end of his turn. Until then, all of his melee attacks will, if they hit, reduce the target's Fire Resistance by 10 for 3 rounds – with multiple hits stacking. This has no effect on Fire Immunity however. Keep track of all excess if Resistance is reduced below zero: at the end of the three rounds, this excess is suffered as Fire damage (just before their Fire Resistance returns).
Empathic Hex (Su): at level twelve, the Doombringer can level a hex at foes which causes them to suffer the agony of their own attacks, and this is awesome - for him. With a Full Round Action, he may spend 1 Vim and unleash this hex as a 10' radius Burst out to Medium Range. All in the area must pass a Will Save or be afflicted for the next three rounds. During this time, any time they deal damage to one or more creatures, they suffer half this damage themselves – this only happens once per action taken, so a Whirlwind Attack or Fireball only causes the damage once (in the case of Whirlwind Attack, using the highest damage dealt). Dealing damage to others also forces them to attempt a Fort Save or be Fatigued. For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration is doubled.
Cauterise Spirit (Su): the twelfth-level Doombringer is able to burn his spirit away from his body and shut in the Abyss for a time, hurting himself greatly but sparing himself from other effects. Doing so is not an action, and does not even require him to have control of his actions – he may do this even if Helpless or Dominated, but not if Dead. As long as this is active, he ignores all conditions short of being Dead, and is immune to Possession and Mind Control, but each round suffers an amount of damage equal to his level. This Untyped damage ignores all Damage Reduction, Regeneration and similar. Any creature attempting to exert control over him, read his thoughts or possess him suffers the same Untyped damage and must pass a Will Save (Wisdom-based) or be Stunned for 2d4 rounds. He cannot regain Vim or Hit Points while this ability is in use.
Fiendform (Su): at level thirteen, the Doombringer gains the ability to transform into a demon… at least in part. With a Full Round Action he may spend 1 Vim and temporarily change his Type to Outsider [Extraplanar, Chaotic, Evil, Tanar'ri], gaining all the traits of a Tanar'ri. Furthermore, he has Fast Healing equal to his level while in a Fearscape intersection or while actually in the Abyss. He does not get the Summon ability, but does gain a 60' Fly Speed (Average), Spell Resistance equal to his hit dice + 9, and the ability to cast the following Spell-Like Abilities at will – Greater Teleport (self plus 50 lbs only), See Invisibility, Insanity, Chaos Hammer, Unholy Blight, Mirror Image, Call Lightning. Using any of these costs one point of Vim, and each round he remains in fiend form he has to spend another Vim. This lasts until he decides to stop using it (a Free Action) or runs out of Vim.
Demonic Blood (Ex): by the time he reaches thirteenth level, the Doombringer carries so much Abyssal influence that he is in many ways a Demonic creature, with the blood of Demons inside him. Even when not using Fiendform, he detects as Chaotic and Evil and has Fire Resistance equal to his level. Additionally, he gains a special Profane Bonus applied to the Save DC for all Doombringer abilities, and also to his own Saving Throws against [Poison] effects. This Bonus is +1 per 4 levels (round up), or the amount of unspent Vim he has remaining at a given moment, whichever is lower. Finally, he may add his remaining Vim or half his level (round up), whichever is lower, to all melee weapon damage rolls.
Fearscape (Su): at level fourteen, the Doombringer gains the ability not only to travel to the Abyss, but to bring parts of the Abyss into his current plane to intersect with it. He may Planeshift himself and up to 50 pounds of equipment to any layer of the Abyss at the cost of one Vim, or may cause an intersection with a Full Round Action at the cost of three Vim. Doing so afflicts everything within a 100' radius of him at the time of casting, and lasts for a number of minutes equal to his Wisdom Bonus (minimum 1). Consecrated or Hallowed area is exempt from this. For the duration, the entire area is both Desecrated and Unhallowed, and has the [Chaotic] and [Evil] Planar traits, and the constant rain of horrible essence causes all in the area to suffer 1d6 Cold damage, 1d6 Fire damage, 1d6 Acid damage, and Electricity damage equal to his level each round. He is immune to this particular effect. Furthermore, all creatures in the area except for Corruptors, Doombringers and [Tanar'ri] must pass a Will Save against a [Fear] effect when first exposed to it, or Panic until they leave the area. Anything killed in this area has its soul trapped in the actual Abyss.
Reckless Strike (Ex): the fourteenth-level Doombringer is able to burn his life essence to fuel his attacks, taking great risks but for a chance of a great pay-off. He may add +4 Insight Bonus to any attack roll as part of making the attack, ignoring all Cover (except for Total Cover) and Concealment, and also make it a Wounding attack, by spending 1 point of Vim and losing a number of Hit Points, ignoring all Resistances and Regeneration, equal to his level. This also applies a -2 Penalty to his Armour Class until the start of his next turn, and multiple uses of the ability can stack the penalty.
Devouring Flames (Su): the fifteenth-level Doombringer likes it when other people are on fire, and as such he tries to make this happen as much as possible. At the beginning of each of his turns, he regains 1d6 Hit Points per burning enemy within Close Range. Furthermore, when this happens, all enemies within 10 feet of one of his burning enemies must pass a Reflex Save (Wisdom-based) or catch fire as well.
Voracious Blade (Ex): starting at level fifteen, the Doombringer feeds even more off the deaths of others. When he deals a killing blow to a creature that is enough of a threat to award experience, his Critical Threat Range and Multiplier are doubled and all Vim regained is also doubled. These last until the end of his next turn, however he must wait a full minute before this ability can trigger again.
Eternal Suffering (Su): by spending three points of Vim, the sixteenth-level Doombringer can use a Swift Action to make life a lot harder for one enemy within thirty feet: any detrimental effects on them that have a fixed duration are extended for a number of rounds equal to his Wisdom Bonus (minimum +1), and he may make a Targeted Greater Dispel Check against just the beneficial effects on them.
Fearfeast (Ex): at level sixteen, the Doombringer realises he can just eat the fear of others in a rather literal sense. With a Standard Action, he may consume all [Fear] effects within thirty feet. These effects immediately end, however for each effect he regains hit points: 5 for each instance of Shaken or a similar penalty, 10 for each instance of Frightened, 15 for each instance of Panicked or Cowering, and 20 for each instance of Comatose or similarly game-ending [Fear] effects. If he regains at least ten hit points from this, he gains all the nourishment of a proper meal. If he regains fifty or more, he actually benefits from a Heroes' Feast.
Dominating Hex (Su): the seventeenth-level Doombringer gains the ability to hex foes such that they are under his direct control for a short time. With a Full Round Action, he may spend 1 Vim and unleash this hex on a single target within Medium Range. If the target fails a Will Save against a [Mind-Affecting] [Compulsion] effect, they are Dominated for three rounds. For every additional point of Vim spent, the duration is doubled.
Infernal Breath (Su): at level seventeen, the Doombringer develops a breath weapon that channels the flames and toxic fumes of the Abyss. With a Standard Action, he may spend one point of Vim to exhale in a Cone out to Medium Range, dealing 5 points of Fire damage per level to all in the area (Ref half). Those who fail the save catch fire. Additionally, everyone in the area must pass a Fort Save against [Poison] or become Sickened for one minute, and those who are already Sickened are instead Nauseated for one minute. Tanar'ri (and those with the Demonic Blood class feature) are not only Immune to this, they are in fact healed by it, regaining lost hit points equal to the damage this would deal. After using this ability, the Doombringer must wait four rounds before being able to use it again.
Share the Pain (Ex): the eighteenth-level Doombringer tends to retaliate, revisiting his own pain on his attackers so that their very own actions haste their demise. By spending one point of Vim as a Free Action, this ability becomes active until the start of his next turn. In the meantime, any time an enemy hits him with an attack of any kind, they provoke an Attack of Opportunity from him.
Abyssal Shield (Su): at level eighteen, the Doombringer learns how to cast a Corrupted Fire Shield, at the cost of two points of Vim. Furthermore, while this is active he has Damage Reduction X/-, where X equals the lower of his remaining Vim and half his level (round up). While this effect is active, he also has Immunity to Alignment-based Planar Traits.
Destroyer of All (Ex): when the nineteenth-level Doombringer activates Fiendform, he becomes even more terrifying. He grows one size larger, and in doing so applies the following changes instead of the “usual” ones: +4 Strength, -2 Dexterity, +2 Constitution, +2 Natural Armour. He also gains the ability to Fly with a Speed of 100 feet (Average Maneuvrability), and can spend 2 Vim to cast Telekinesis, Destruction, Word of Chaos or Blasphemy – the Caster Level for these is always equal to his class level, with no exceptions or bonuses of any kind. Additionally, any time he deals Fire damage in this form, including ongoing burning, half the damage is irresistable damage of divine origin.
Hope Wanes (Su): at level nineteen, the Doombringer is able to bring his power over fear fully to bear. With a Full Round Action he may spend one point of Vim and glare at a target. If they are Immune to [Fear] effects for any reason other than being [Mindless], they must pass a Will Save (which is not a [Mind-Affecting] effect) or be cursed with the ability to suffer from [Fear] effects normally for one hour. If they are not Immune, this has no effect… unless they are already Cowering, Panicked or suffering from a similar serious [Fear] effect greater than Frightened. If this is the case, they must pass a Will Save against a [Fear] effect or be permanently Petrified. This is ended as normal by using Fearfeast, in which case 20 Hit Points are restored to the Doombringer.
Maw of the Abyss (Su): the twentieth-level Doombringer has a strong link to the Abyss, and can help bring it into other worlds to destroy things. With a Full Round Action, he may spend one point of Vim to create a temporary Sphere of Annihilation within Close Range, controlling it as though he held the Talisman of the Sphere. This lasts only as long as he focuses upon it – once he stops, it becomes a regular Travel Gate to an Abyssal layer of his choice, lasting for one minute. However, each round, a tendril will lash out up to 100 feet away, making a Ranged Touch Attack with his Base Attack Bonus, no Size Modifier or Enhancement Bonus, and using his Strength Bonus for its own. If it touches a creature, they are grabbed and pulled through, with all attempts to leave the Abyss blocked until the next new moon.
Blazing Rebirth (Su): at level twenty, the Doombringer is perilously close to being reborn through the Abyss. With a Standard Action at will, he may spend one point of Vim to gain a Heal effect. However, at the start of his next turn, the amount of damage healed is suffered again, but split between him and all enemies within 20 feet that are currently on fire. This is Untyped damage that can't be resisted and bypasses Regeneration and Hardness.
Furthermore, if the twentieth-level Doombringer is ever actually slain, then one week later he returns as either a Balor or a Molydeus (player's choice), though this rebirth occurs in the Abyss and all twenty levels of Doombringer are traded in for this transformation, leaving very little in the way of original abilities. Skills and Feats must be re-chosen at this point, and his equipment does not go with him – instead he has the items typically seen on the fiend he chose.