Combat Caster
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New in SW5eCombat Caster is a save-based hybrid: a target that rolls a 1 on a saving throw against your damaging power takes the max damage. You also gain one at-will save-based power, with Force using Wis/Cha or Tech using Int.✨
Replace a natural-1 save die with its maximum value on your damaging powers, and learn one at-will save-targeting power.
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●○○value · triggers only on natural-1 save
Best fora caster who relies on save-based damage powers and wants consistent minimum output
Skip ifyou cast few or no save-based damaging powers
!Requires 4th level and casting ability; the maximized-die effect is rare in practice since it only triggers on a natural 1 save roll.
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Pairs withhigh-DC save builds · area-of-effect casters · a force or tech blaster archetype
Prerequisite: 4th level, the ability to cast force or tech powers
You've practiced making your powers more difficult to avoid, learning techniques that grant you the following benefits:
- When a creature rolls a 1 on the d20 roll of a saving throw against a power you cast that deals damage, they instead take the highest number possible for the damage die.
- You learn one at-will power that requires a saving throw. Your casting ability for this at-will power depends on the power list you chose from: Wisdom or Charisma (depending on power alignment) for force powers or Intelligence for tech powers.