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==Jack of Swords==

{{quote
|The Strength of a Warrior does not come from his Mastery of his weapon. Nay, it comes from his mastery over his own soul.
|orig= Ugurth, Half-Orc Jack of Swords
|src=<!--The source of the quote (manuscript, book, etc)-->
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The Jack of Swords is a warrior that Strives to be the absolute Master of the weapon he has chosen. In this, he does not focus on the Supernatural Tenets of Blade Magic, but turns his attention to his physical prowess with his Chosen Weapon. To this end, he gains the benefits of Certain Feats.

===Becoming a Jack of Swords===

Most Jack of Swords are Fighters, but some Monks and Even Rogues take levels in this prestige class to benefit from it's increased Combat Prowess.

{| class="dragon monstats" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"
|+ style="font-size: larger; white-space: nowrap;" | Entry Requirements
|-
! Alignment:
| Any
|-
! Base Attack Bonus:
| +11
|-
! Race:
| Any
|-
! Feats:
| Weapon Focus (Any), but can only have 1 Weapon Focus Feat. If they have 2 or more, they cannot take this Prestige Class.
|} 

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ <div>{{Anchor|Table: The Jack of Swords</div>
<p>Hit Die: d8</p>
|-
! rowspan="2" | Level
! rowspan="2" | [[BAB|Base<br/>Attack Bonus]]
! colspan="3" | [[SRD:Saving Throw|Saving Throw]]s
! rowspan="2" | Special
|-
! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
|- 
| 1st || +1 || +2 || +2 || +0
| class="left" | [[#Weapon Specialization|Weapon Specialization]], [[#Parry|Parry]] 1/round
|- 
| 2nd || +2 || +3 || +3 || +0
| class="left" | [[#Greater Weapon Focus|Greater Weapon Focus]], [[#Improved Critical|Improved Critical]], [[#Parry|Parry]] 2/round
|- 
| 3rd || +3 || +3 || +3 || +1
| class="left" | [[#Greater Weapon Specialization|Greater Weapon Specialization]], [[#Devastating Critical|Devastating Critical]], [[#Parry|Parry]] 3/round 
|- 
|- class="noalt"
| colspan="42" class="skill" |
'''Class Skills ([[Skill Points::2]] + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier per level.'''<br/>
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Climb Skill|Climb}} ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Craft Skill|Craft}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Heal Skill|Heal}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Hide Skill|Hide}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Jump Skill|Jump}} ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Listen Skill|Listen}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]])
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Profession Skill|Profession}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Ride Skill|Ride}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Search Skill|Search}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Spot Skill|Spot}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Swim Skill|Swim}} ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
|}

====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Jack of Swords.

'''{{Anchor|Weapon Specialization}}:''' For the Weapon that the Jack of Swords has a Weapon Focus Feat for, He gains the Use of the [[SRD:Weapon Specialization|Weapon Specialization]] Feat, even if he doesn't meet the prerequisites.

'''{{Anchor|Parry}}:''' Once per round, while wielding a Weapon for which the Jack of Swords has the Weapon Focus feat for, he can Negate an attack roll made against him, only attacks from a weapon, or melee touch attacks are affected by parry. When an attack roll is made against him, he may choose to make an Opposed Attack Roll. If his attack roll is greater than his opponent's attack roll, The Attack is treated as a Miss. At 2nd level, he may do this twice a round, and at third level, he may do this three times a round.

'''{{Anchor|Greater Weapon Focus}}: ''' For the Weapon that the Jack of Swords has a Weapon Focus Feat for, He gains the Use of the [[SRD:Greater Weapon Focus|Greater Weapon Focus]] Feat, even if he doesn't meet the prerequisites.

'''{{Anchor|Improved Critical}}:''' For the Weapon that the Jack of Swords has a Weapon Focus Feat for, He gains the Use of the [[SRD:Improved Critical|Improved Critical]] Feat, even if he doesn't meet the prerequisites.

'''{{Anchor|Greater Weapon Specialization}}:''' For the Weapon that the Jack of Swords has a Weapon Focus Feat for, He gains the Use of the [[SRD:Greater Weapon Specialization|Greater Weapon Specialization]] Feat, even if he doesn't meet the prerequisites.

'''{{Anchor|Devastating Critical}}:''' For the Weapon that the Jack of Swords has a Weapon Focus Feat for, He gains the Use of the [[SRD:Devastating Critical|Devastating Critical]] Feat, even if he doesn't meet the prerequisites.

===Campaign Information===

====Playing a Jack of Swords====

'''Combat:''' The Blademaster takes a roll in combat dependant upon the class he was before. Regardless of whether he specialized in Ranged or Melee combat, he can benefit from this class.

'''Advancement:''' Usually Fighter, Kensai, or Ranger

'''Resources:''' Jack of Swords are not a unified organization. Those who do meet are more likely to battle eachother if they happen to be Masters of the Same Weapon.

====Jack of Swords in the World====

{{quote|The Subtle curve of a finely-crafted blade speaks more to me than the prattling of Kings and Beggers. How could you, with your limited understanding, ever compare?|4=Elzan Treefrost, Elf Jack of Swords}}


'''NPC Reactions:''' Most NPC's regard the Blademaster with a Degree of Respect, as their exploits are probably well known in the areas from which they hail.

====Jack of Swords Lore====

Characters with ranks in Knowledge (History) can research Jack of Swords to learn more about them.  When a character makes a skill check, read or paraphrase the following, including information from lower DCs.

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ Knowledge (History)
! DC || class="left" | Result
|-
| 11 || class="left" | Jack of Swords are extremely profficient with their chosen weapon.
|-
| 16 || class="left" | Jack of Swords learn certain abilities quicker than Fighters.
|-
| 21 || class="left" | Jack of Swords are known to Slap aside thier opponent's Attacks
|- 
| 26 || class="left" | Jack of Swords are more versatile than Fighters, as they are able to choose abilities that do not necessarily focus on Combat.
|}

====Jack of Swords in the Game====

Jack of Swordss stand alongside Kensais as true masters of their chosen weapons. But unlike Kensais, thier approach to Weapon Mastery is much more mundane rather than magical. Thus, some Jack of Swords are also Kensais Earlier on in their careers.

'''Adaptation:''' This class could fit well in almost any campaign session, whether it's an Older Mentor to one of the Party's Melee Combatants, or perhaps a Young, but talented Warrior with a Favored Weapon.

'''Sample Encounter:''' The Party needs to acquire a Mystical Blade in order to combat a Fully Grown Dragon who is holding a town under siege. However, the weapon is in the Possession of an Evil Warrior who refuses to give it up.

''EL whatever:'' Genosk Van. Human Fighter 11/Jack of Swords 4.


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Article Balance	Very High +
Author	STDoc +
Identifier	3.5e Prestige Class +
Length	3 +
Minimum Level	11 +
Rating	Unrated +
Skill	Climb +, Craft +, Heal +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Listen +, Move Silently +, Profession +, Ride +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Spot +, Swim + and Tumble +
Skill Points	2 +
Summary	A three level prestige class that Pursues Perfect Mastery of a Weapon +
Title	Jack of Swords +