Questions tagged [e6]
e6 is a modified ruleset for D&D 3.5e which makes level 6 the "epic" level in order to keep players at a sweet spot where they are on the verge of being powerful, but not ridiculously so.
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Ways to expand a Beguiler's spell list?
Which options exist for a Beguiler in an E6 campaign to expand their spell list?
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the Beguiler’s own class feature Advanced Learning
the feat Arcane Disciple from Complete Divine
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What balance issues would be introduced by allowing more 4th-level spells in E6?
This explanation of the goals of E6 mentions two issues with d20 that E6 tries to solve: Non-mages gaining only marginal power bumps past 6th level, and mages gaining 4th-level spells--a major ...
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What problems could E6 introduce when used for Dungeons and Dragons Fifth edition?
Recently I started to think about running a campaign in low fantasy setting, where magic is limited both in number and scope of power. Some time passed and I still think about that idea, so (at least ...
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In E6, what happens about Hit Points after level 6? Do characters stop gaining HP?
Apologies if this is the incorrect way to ask a question or if it was already answered.
In E6, what happens about Hit Points after level 6? Do characters stop gaining HP?
I'm keen to try E6, and see ...
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Cheapest way to get Spring Attack?
Spring Attack requires Dodge and Mobility, so the regular way to get it requires spending 3 feats.
I want to take the elocater prestige class as my 6th level in an E6 game. It requires Mobility and ...
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When optimizing an E6 character (D&D3.5 variant), can you assume bonus feats whenever convenient, or only at level 6?
When optimizing an E6 character (D&D3.5 variant), can you assume bonus feats whenever convenient, or only at level 6?
I’m very familiar with the underlying 3.5 system, but not very familiar with ...
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Is there any way to access Craft Staff in E6?
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Caster level 12th
This poses an obvious problem for most characters in E6: as 6th-level characters, they’re 6 caster levels short of meeting this prerequisite. There are a few bonuses ...
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Is it possible to qualify for a Greater Dragonmark in E6?
I'm considering running an E6 game in Eberron, and I'm curious if there is some way to qualify for the Greater Dragonmark feat.
Skill Beyond Your Years and Primary Contact can let me reach 12 ranks in ...
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Are Called Shots worth the investment?
I have been searching for interesting rules systems to make Pathfinder сombat more cinematic in an E6 campaign and to make classes relying on mundane attacks a bit more powerful. At first, Called ...
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How can I become immune to fall damage?
How can I become immune to fall damage?
I don’t mean things like feather fall that slow your descent or flight that prevents it from happening altogether; I'm more looking for an option that lets you ...
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Are there official ways to avoid level adjustment while keeping racial features?
I'm familiar with UA's "LA Buyoff", wherein a high-level character can spend XP to reduce their level adjustment, as well as PGtF's "Powerful Races at 1st Level", which basically gives negative level ...
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Stunning Fist and BAB +6 in E6
Stunning Fist requires BAB +8, but monks famously get it as a bonus feat, ignoring that requirement. Unfortunately, I cannot afford to lose BAB because I am playing E6 and want to take take a feat ...
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Is there any way to get the Draconic Claw feat without losing BAB?
Races of the Dragon has a very interesting feat in Draconic Claw (p. 102), which gives you a pair of claw attacks as well as the ability to make a claw attack as a swift action in any turn in which ...
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Is it possible to get both Snap Kick and Sun School in E6?
The Sun School feat (CW, p. 112) allows you to make a free attack whenever you move instantaneously (e.g., teleport) adjacent to an enemy. It requires BAB +4 and the Flurry of Blows ability.
The ...
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Trap that tests flight speed/skill
How can I design a series of traps that test a character's ability to fly quickly through their area?
The group I am GMing for will soon be entering the (abandoned) headquarters of a former faction ...
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