War Domain

War Domain Package
Cost	Ability
10	Domain Granted Power
10	Access to Domain Spells
+20	Package Total Cost
DETAILS

Divine Tactics

War Granted Power

Real Cost:	10	Active Points:	10
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	New Content

Description

The character is a divinely inspired tactician and master of their patron's chosen weapon.

Effect

WF: Favored Weapon
+3 OCV with Favored Weapon
Tactics

Domain Access

Air Domain Access

Real Cost:	10	Active Points:	10
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	New Content

Description

See the Dominine Magic System document for specific details about Domains.

Effect

The character has access to a set of Domain Spells that allows them to cast one (1) extra Spell per Spell Level per Day chosen from the Domains available to them.
The Spells for this Domain are listed below. Note that some Spell Levels may have more than one Spell listed. In such a case the player or GM should select one of the listed Spells as being available for an individual character. This may be determined by the nature of the character's deific patron if the GM prefers (i.e. some patrons might grant Spell A while another patron grants Spell B at Level X).

Spell List

Record Count: 23

Magic Weapon

Bardic Transmutation Level 1

Clerical General Level 1

Paladin Investiture Level 1

Wizardry Transmutation Level 1

Domain War Level 1

Stregari Conjuring Level 1

Real Cost:	6	Active Points:	25
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	D&D 3e Core

Keywords

Investing

Description

Caster imbues target weapon with +1 Damage Class for up to 1 Minute. Standard Effect: + 1 DC

Effect

Aid Killing Attacks 2d6 (standard effect: 6 points), One Power At A Time (+1/4) (25 Active Points); 1 Continuous Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Blades Only (-1), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), OIF (Target Weapon Of Opportunity, -1/2)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Cry Havoc

Paladin Investiture Level 2

Domain War Level 1

Domain Voice Level 2

Sphere Combat Level 3

Real Cost:	10	Active Points:	41
Provider:	Shadowcat	Source:	Pocket Grimoire

Keywords

Sonic

Effect

Energy Blast 3d6 (vs. PD), Double Knockback (+3/4), Area Of Effect Cone: 6" (+1) (41 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), CON Roll at -1 Negates (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Magic Missile

Ranger Warden Level 2

Domain War Level 1

Sphere Combat Level 3

Real Cost:	13	Active Points:	45
Provider:	Shadowcat	Source:	Pocket Grimoire

Keywords

Investing

Description

The caster mystically launches three small projectiles at a time for up to a Turn, accurately striking up to three people in contiguous hexes at once. At the GM's option, the caster can "layer" their three hexes onto one hex and strike the same person up to three times with three separate to hit rolls.

Effect

Ranged Killing Attack 1d6 (vs. PD), Penetrating (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Area of Effect Any: 3" Accurate up to 1 person per hex (+1) (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), OIF (Small Projectiles Of Opportunity (Darts, Daggers, Bolts, Arrows, etc); -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Spiritual Weapon

Clerical General Level 2

Domain War Level 2

Sphere Combat Level 3

Real Cost:	11	Active Points:	45
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	D&D 3e Core

Keywords

Summoning

Description

Caster creates a flying weapon (typically in the form of their deity's preferred weapon) that strikes at foes semi-independently for up to a minute. It can also affect ethereal targets.

Effect

Energy Blast 3d6 (vs. ED), Variable Target (+1/4), Affects Desolid One Special Effect of Desolidification (Ethereal) (+1/4), Uncontrolled (+1/2), Continuous (+1) (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Flaming Weapon

Elementalism Pyromancy Level 2

Wizardry Evocation Level 2

Domain Fire Level 2

Domain War Level 2

Sphere Elemental Level 3

Real Cost:	11	Active Points:	44
Provider:	Shadowcat	Source:	Pocket Grimoire

Keywords

Fire

Description

Caster creates a weapon of mystic fire that can be used by another if they remain close. The weapon itself can be attacked; it has 9 DEF and 0 Body.

Effect

Flaming Weapon: Energy Blast 4d6+1 (vs. ED), Usable By Other (+1/4), Lingering up to 1 Minute (+3/4) (44 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1 1/4), No Range (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Not Usable In Water (-1/4), Physical Manifestation (Flame Weapon; -1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Freezing Weapon

Elementalism Hydromancy Level 2

Wizardry Evocation Level 2

Domain War Level 2

Domain Cold Level 2

Sphere Elemental Level 3

Real Cost:	12	Active Points:	44
Provider:	Shadowcat	Source:	Pocket Grimoire

Keywords

Cold

Description

Caster creates a weapon of mystic ice that can be used by another if they remain close. The weapon itself can be attacked; it has 9 DEF and 0 Body.

Effect

Energy Blast 4d6+1 (vs. ED), Usable By Other (+1/4), Lingering up to 1 Minute (+3/4) (44 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1 1/4), No Range (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Physical Manifestation (Ice Weapon; -1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Disarming Force

Paladin Investiture Level 2

Domain Protection Level 2

Domain War Level 2

Sphere Protection Level 3

Spell Generic

Stregari Conjuring Level 2

Real Cost:	8	Active Points:	45
Provider:	Shadowcat	Source:	New Content

Keywords

Force

Description

The caster attempts to magically disarm an opponent of their weapon.

Effect

Telekinesis (30 STR) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Only To Use The Disarm Maneuver At Range (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Limited Range (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Magic Vestments

Clerical General Level 3

Domain War Level 3

Sphere Protection Level 4

Real Cost:	19	Active Points:	58
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	D&D 3e Core

Keywords

Force

Description

An extremely popular defensive option for Clerics, this effect imbues the caster's robes with powerful protective magics that guard them from harm for an entire day (unless dispelled or nullified by Anti-Magic).

Effect

Armor (13 PD/13 ED), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Hardened (x2; +1/2) (58 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, -1), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), IIF (Clerical Robes; -1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Protection from Arrows

Druidic Natural Level 4

Wizardry Abjuration Level 4

Domain War Level 4

Sphere Protection Level 5

Real Cost:	18	Active Points:	75
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	D&D 3e Core

Keywords

Protective

Effect

FF (23 PD), Hardened (+1/4), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (75 Active Points); Only vs Slings & Arrows (-2), Extra Time Extra Segment, Only to Activate (Delayed Phase; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charges lasting 1 Hour each (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Divine Power

Clerical General Level 4

Domain War Level 4

Sphere Combat Level 5

Real Cost:	17	Active Points:	75
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	D&D 3e Core

Keywords

Investing

Description

A powerful spell that invests the caster with mystical power, making them stronger, tougher, and more competent for up to a Minute (unless dispelled or nullified by Anti-Magic).

Effect

+4 Overall (40 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, -1), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4) (Real Cost: 9)
+20 STR (20 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4) (Real Cost: 5)
Armor (5 PD/5 ED) (15 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4) (Real Cost: 3)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Bless Weapon

Domain War Level 4

Real Cost:	12	Active Points:	75
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	AD&D 1e Supplement

Keywords

Investing

Description

The caster enchants any weapon with divine power, which allows it to inflict extra damage. SE: + 3 DC

Effect

Aid Killing Attacks 5d6 (standard effect: 15 points), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Any One Killing Attack Regardless Of Special Effects (+1/4) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, Delayed Phase, -1), Foci Only (-1), Extra Visible (Sheds Light in 10 ft Radius) (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Flame Strike

Clerical General Level 5

Druidic Natural Level 5

Domain War Level 5

Sphere Combat Level 6

Sphere Elemental Level 6

Real Cost:	18	Active Points:	90
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	D&D 3e Core

Keywords

Fire

Description

A popular damage causing spell for most Divine casters. NOTE: Indirect is used here to turn the AoE: Cone perpendicular to the ground so that the wide part is on the ground, and the narrow point of origin is in the sky overhead.

Effect

Energy Blast 8d6 (vs. ED), Indirect (Same origin, always fired away from attacker; From Sky 11" Above Ground, So That The Wide Part Of The Cone Rests Upon The Ground; +1/4), Area of Effect Cone: 11" (+1) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, Delayed Phase, -1), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Barred By No Gate

Domain War Level 5

Real Cost:	18	Active Points:	88
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	New Content

Keywords

Force, Miracle

Description

The caster blasts a door, gate, or wall with divine power.

Effect

Tunneling 2" through 28 DEF material (88 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Only vs Doors, Gates, and Walls (-1), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), OIF (Holy Symbol, -1/2)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Blade Barrier

Clerical General Level 6

Domain Good Level 6

Domain War Level 6

Sphere Guardian Level 7

Real Cost:	25	Active Points:	105
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	D&D 3e Core

Keywords

Creation, Metal

Description

Creates a swirling barrier of flying blades (or possibly other SFX at the GM's option as seems appropriate to the patron deity's nature). Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast

Effect

Ranged Killing Attack 2d6 (vs. ED), Uncontrolled (+1/2), Area of Effect Radius: 2", Selective (+1), Continuous (+1) (105 Active Points); Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 21 LTE loss; -1), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), No Knockback (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV, -1/4), IIF (Holy Symbol; -1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Battle Favor

Domain War Level 6

Real Cost:	40	Active Points:	104
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	New Content

Keywords

Investing

Description

The caster mystically enhances their fighting capability, including knowledge of how to use all weapons and armor for up to an hour (barring counter magic).

Effect

Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)

+5 STR (5 Active Points); No Figured Characteristics (-1/2) (Real Cost: 2)
+10 DEX (30 Active Points); No Figured Characteristics (-1/2) (Real Cost: 11)
+5 CON (10 Active Points); No Figured Characteristics (-1/2) (Real Cost: 4)
+5 BODY (10 Active Points); No Figured Characteristics (-1/2) (Real Cost: 4)
+1 SPD (10 Active Points) (Real Cost: 4)
+10 PRE (10 Active Points) (Real Cost: 4)
+3 with All Combat (24 Active Points) (Real Cost: 11)
Penalty Skill Levels: +2 vs. armor penalties to DEX and DCV with All Armors (6 Active Points) (Real Cost: 3)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Power Word: Stun

Wizardry Enchantment Level 7

Domain War Level 7

Domain Voice Level 6

Stregari Cursing Level 7

Real Cost:	27	Active Points:	120
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	D&D 3e Core

Keywords

Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Curse, Pain

Description

Caster says a single word of power that is so potent it stuns it's victim. NOTE: Is either Sonic or Curse, not both (depending on SFX of caster)

Effect

Energy Blast 9 1/2d6 (vs. AVLD: Flash Defense (Hearing)), AVLD: Flash Defense Hearing (+1 1/2) (120 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (-1/4), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Gatecrasher

Domain War Level 7

Real Cost:	16	Active Points:	120
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	New Content

Keywords

Force, Miracle

Description

The caster causes a door or gate to explode outward away from themselves, causing great damage to anything on the other side. If the Ranged Killing Attack does not destroy the door, the cone effect does not occur.

Effect

Ranged Killing Attack 4d6 (vs. PD), Area of Effect Cone: 13" (+1) (120 Active Points); Must Target A Door Or Gate, Must Penetrate Door or Gate For Cone To Spread (-2), 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Character May Take No Other Actions, -1 1/2), No Range (-1/2), Gestures (Knock on Door Once; -1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Battle Blessing

Domain War Level 7

Real Cost:	45	Active Points:	119
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	New Content

Keywords

Investing

Description

The caster mystically boosts the fighting spirit of up to 4 people (which may or may not include themselves as they prefer) for up to an hour (barring counter magic).

Additional BODY from Spell is lost first

Effect

LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 4 people at once; +3/4) (11 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)

+5 STR; No Figured Characteristics (-1/2) (Real Cost: 4)
+3 DEX; No Figured Characteristics (-1/2) (Real Cost: 7)
+3 CON; No Figured Characteristics (-1/2) (Real Cost: 4)
+3 BODY; No Figured Characteristics (-1/2) (Real Cost: 4)
+1 SPD (Real Cost: 9)
+10 PRE (Real Cost: 10)
+1 with All Combat (Real Cost: 7)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Power Word: Weaken

Wizardry Necromancy Level 8

Domain War Level 8

Domain Voice Level 7

Stregari Cursing Level 8

Real Cost:	30	Active Points:	135
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	New Content

Keywords

Sonic, Curse, Negative

Description

Caster says a single word of power that is so potent it weakens it's victim's stamina. NOTE: Is either Sonic or Curse, not both (depending on SFX of caster)

Effect

Drain CON 6d6, Ranged (+1/2), AVLD: FD: Hearing (+3/4) (135 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2), Incantations (Voice Range, -1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Break the Wills

Domain War Level 8

Real Cost:	25	Active Points:	125
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	New Content

Keywords

Fear, Miracle

Description

The caster saps the morale of their enemies in a large area.

Effect

Drain PRE 5d6, Area of Effect Radius: 6" (+1), Enemies Only (+1/2) (125 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Brittle Blades

Domain War Level 8

Real Cost:	20	Active Points:	135
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	New Content

Keywords

Miracle

Description

The caster wreaks much damage upon all weapons within an area.

Effect

Ranged Killing Attack 6d6 (vs. PD), Explosion (+1/2) (135 Active Points); Only vs Weapons (-2), 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Gestures (-1/4), No Knockback (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Power Word: Kill

Wizardry Necromancy Level 8

Domain War Level 9

Domain Voice Level 8

Stregari Cursing Level 8

Real Cost:	30	Active Points:	135
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	D&D 3e Core

Keywords

Sonic, Curse, Death

Description

Caster utters a single word of power that is so potent it usually slays it's victim outright. NOTE: Is either Sonic or Curse, not both (depending on SFX of caster)

Effect

Drain BODY 6d6, Ranged (+1/2), AVLD: FD: Hearing (+3/4) (135 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2), Incantations (Voice Range,-1/4)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition

Divine Catapult

Domain War Level 9

Real Cost:	33	Active Points:	150
Provider:	Killer Shrike	Source:	New Content

Keywords

Force, Miracle

Description

The caster calls forth a ball of divine energy like a catapult stone that arcs forth and wreaks much havoc.

Effect

Ranged Killing Attack 4d6 (vs. PD), Area of Effect Radius: 6" (+1), Indirect (Arc of Fire, +1/4), Semi-Armor Piercing (+1/4) (150 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (-1/4), OIF (Holy Symbol, -1/2)

Edition

HERO System 5th Edition