Blackguard
The Blackguard (in-game abbreviation BkG) is a base class in LuminariMUD — the dark antipaladin, a unholy warrior of terror, despair, and dark blessings.
- Internal class id:
CLASS_BLACKGUARD - Registered in
src/class.c(classo(CLASS_BLACKGUARD, ...)block) - Helper macro:
IS_BLACKGUARD(ch)insrc/utils.h
Class Overview
Section titled “Class Overview”| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal name / abbreviation | blackguard / BkG |
| Menu entry | z) DBlackguardn |
| Max level | 30 (standard cap) |
| Locked / Prestige | No / No (base class) |
| Unlock cost | 0 |
| Base Attack Bonus | High (1/1 progression) |
| Hit Die | d10 |
| PSP (psionics) | 0 |
| Move gain per level | 1 |
| Skill trains per level | 2 |
| Epic feat progression | every 3 levels |
| Spell progression | Divine Blackguard Spells (4th-level progression) |
Saving throws: Fortitude Bad, Reflex Good, Will Bad.
Primary attributes: the Immortal Blackguard.
Concept: the Blackguard
Class Titles (by Level)
Section titled “Class Titles (by Level)”| Level range | Title |
|---|---|
| <= 4 | the Novice Blackguard |
| <= 9 | the Adept Blackguard |
| <= 14 | the Veteran Blackguard |
| <= 19 | the Master Blackguard |
| <= 24 | the Champion Blackguard |
| <= 29 | the Chosen Blackguard |
| <= 30 | the Immortal Blackguard |
| Immortal | the Immortal Blackguard |
| Staff | the Immortal Blackguard |
| Greater Staff | the Blackguard |
Class Abilities and Feats
Section titled “Class Abilities and Feats”Auto-granted feats and level unlocks (from src/class.c):
| Level | Feat Name | Auto-granted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heavy Armor Proficiency | Yes |
| 1 | Light Armor Proficiency | Yes |
| 1 | Martial Weapon Proficiency | Yes |
| 1 | Medium Armor Proficiency | Yes |
| 1 | Shield Armor Proficiency | Yes |
| 1 | Simple Weapon Proficiency | Yes |
Key Blackguard Mechanics
Section titled “Key Blackguard Mechanics”-
Smite Good (
smite)- Add Charisma bonus to attack rolls and Blackguard level to damage against good-aligned foes.
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Aura of Evil & Despair
- Radiates an oppressive aura of dark power that demoralizes nearby enemies (-2 to all saving throws).
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Unholy Health & Fiendish Summoning
- Immune to all diseases and capable of summoning fiendish servants and undead allies.
Quick-Start Guide
Section titled “Quick-Start Guide”- Create a character selecting the Blackguard class.
- Review your starting equipment and auto-granted proficiencies.
- Use class commands (
help blackguard) to explore your abilities in-game. - Advance levels to unlock core class features and bonus feats.
Source References
Section titled “Source References”- Class definition:
src/class.c(classo(CLASS_BLACKGUARD, ...)block) - Class id define:
src/structs.h(#define CLASS_BLACKGUARD) - Helper macro:
src/utils.h - Feat definitions:
src/feats.c