Fire Genasi

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Fire Genasi

Fire Genasi are hot-blooded and quick to anger, proud and unafraid to take action. They are most often neutral. They appear mostly Human, with one or two unusual traits reflecting their quasi-elemental nature, such as skin the color of burnt coal, red hair that waves like flames or eyes that glow when the Genasi is angry. They prefer to dress simply and elegantly, although their fashions can be more flamboyant than the most outrageous trend.

Favored Class: Sorcerer
Must be Neutral-aligned
+2 Dexterity, +2 Charisma, -2 Constitution, -2 Wisdom
+1 to all saving throws
50% fire Immunity
Flame Lash 3/day, and scales with level. After Level 3 it deals 3d6 + 1d6 damage per level. The DC also scales, it is 15 + 1 per 2 levels
Fire Genasi Clerics must take Fire as one of their clerical domains
Level Adjustment +2

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Fire Genasi Guide

Pros: Favored class Sorcerer and a boost to charisma. One of the few (if not the only) race that has a bonus to all saving throws. Fire immunity will help out tremendously with fire being the most used element, and even more in the fire plane. The additional dexterity will also boost your AC and thieving skills, making it a top choice for a finesse Bard.

Cons: As with other Genasi, is an ECL 2. Loss to wisdom, and the requirement to take Fire domain means Clerics should probably shy away. The loss of constitution means less hit points in a race geared toward classes with already low hit points. Neutral alignment means Fire Genasi cannot be a Paladin.

Conclusion: Sorcerers and Bards should love this race. The loss of saves due to wisdom and constitution losses are offset by the gain to all saves. Not recommended for a Red Dragon Disciple build though, as the flame lash and fire immunity will be wasted (dragons have flame breath and 100% fire immunity anyway).

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