Dispel Items

Started by Semli, April 14, 2011, 01:41:30 AM

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Egon the Monkey

Monks definitely don't need dispel. They already have a stun that doesn't get blocked by PFX. In fact they get two. Stunning Fist and Imp KD. Combine that with the saves to laugh wildly in the face of anyone spamming HP wands at them and I think you get the point. They can also outrun most PCs and avoid any spell that could slow them down.

Barbarians get an undispellable buff that progresses in power as they level, and progressive damage immunity and speed, not to mention D12 HP. There are plenty of pure barbs because they are just that good. They also get magic items up the wazoo, if you happen to pay attention to all the Barb/Druid/Ranger totems and gear.

The only class that really loses out is someone who takes only Fighter levels, and I can count on one hand the number of PCs that have done that. That's about more than just dispel. Fighters have no magic. They have no support, detection or social skills and low SP. All other full BAB classes have a selection of spells, social skills or support skills.

Unrestricted dispel devices all over will just lead to more RAWRCRUSH Barbarians and unstoppable Monks.