Elritch Savant
Entry Requirements:
Skills: Knowledge (the planes) 6 ranks, Knowledge (psionics) 6 ranks
Psionics: Able to manifest 2nd level powers
Invocations: Ability to use least invocations.
Special: Eldritch Blast +2d6
Class Skills (4 + Int modifier per level): Autohypnosis, Bluff, Concentration, Craft, Intimidate, Knowledge (arcana), Knowledge (psionics), Knowledge (the planes), Profession, Psicraft, Sense Motive, Spellcraft, Use Magic Device, Use Psionic Device
Class Features:
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Eldritch Savants gain no proficiency with any weapon or armor.
Invocations/Powers Known: When a new eldritch psychic level is attained, the character gains new invocations known and an increase in caster level as if he had also gained a level in an invocation-using class to which he belonged before adding the prestige class level. (This includes eldritch blast). He gains additional power points per day and access to new powers as if he had also gained a level in any one manifesting class he belonged to previously. He does not, however, gain any other benefit a character of either class would have gained except as stated below. This essentially means that he adds the level of eldritch savant to the level of whatever other invocation-using class and manifesting class the character has, then determines caster level, invocations, power points per day, powers known, and manifester level accordingly.
If a character had more than one invocation-using class or more than one manifesting class before he became an eldritch savant, he must decide to which class he adds each level of eldritch savant for purpose of determining caster level, invocations known, power points per day, powers known, and manifester level.
Table: The Eldritch Savant Hit Die: d4
| Level | BAB | Fort | Ref | Will | Special | Invocations | Manifesting |
| 1 | +0 | +0 | +0 | +2 | -- | +1 of existing invocation-using class | +1 of existing manifesting class |
| 2 | +1 | +0 | +0 | +3 | Detect Psionics | +1 of existing invocation-using class | +1 of existing manifesting class |
| 3 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +3 | -- | +1 of existing invocation-using class | +1 of existing manifesting class |
| 4 | +3 | +1 | +1 | +4 | Psiblast | +1 of existing invocation-using class | +1 of existing manifesting class |
| 5 | +3 | +1 | +1 | +4 | -- | +1 of existing invocation-using class | +1 of existing manifesting class |
| 6 | +4 | +2 | +2 | +5 | -- | +1 of existing invocation-using class | +1 of existing manifesting class |
| 7 | +5 | +2 | +2 | +5 | -- | +1 of existing invocation-using class | +1 of existing manifesting class |
| 8 | +6 | +2 | +2 | +6 | -- | +1 of existing invocation-using class | +1 of existing manifesting class |
| 9 | +6 | +3 | +3 | +6 | -- | +1 of existing invocation-using class | +1 of existing manifesting class |
| 10 | +7 | +3 | +3 | +7 | -- | +1 of existing invocation-using class | +1 of existing manifesting class |
I'm not aware of any invocation/manifesting prestige class, so this is my shot at tackling that possibility. As-is it would probably work well enough, but I want to add more flavor like the Eldritch Disciple and Eldritch Theurge offer. I plan to add in an ability or two to imbue an eldritch blast using power points, as well as channel a power through an eldritch blast too.
If anyone has ideas for this combo, I'm open to discussion.
I'm also puttering around different names, such as Psifiend, Psychic Warlock, etc. Decided on Eldritch Savant.
Possible special abilities so far:
Frightful Glare: You can render a single living creature within 30 feet of you shaken for 1 round (Will negates; DC 10 + character level + Cha modifier). Similar to the Eldritch Disciple's ability, but with a higher save and being easier to activate too. If I had my way I'd up the save on the ED's Fearful Glare to DC 10 + character level + Cha modifier.
Detect Magic: An Eldritch Savant's levels stack with his Warlock levels to determine his caster level for this ability.
Detect Psionics: At will as a psi-like ability. Manifester level equal to total manifester level for powers.
Deceive Item: As the Warlock ability, but able to Take 10 on Use Psionic Device too.
Imbue Item: As the Warlock ability, but able to use a Use Psionic Device Check (DC 20 + power level) for psionic items too. If the Eldritch Savant already has the Imbue Item ability from Warlock levels he gains a +2 on UMD/UPD checks to create an item.
Psiblast: This invocation allows you to imbue your Eldritch Blast with a targeted power as a full round action. Only powers with a manifesting time of a standard action or less can be placed upon a Psiblast.
Eldritch Surge: While under the effects of Surging Euphoria an Eldritch Savant deals an extra 1d6 damage with an Eldritch Blast.
Terrifying Glare: You may opt to increase the duration of Frightful Glare to 2 rounds, or you may instead Frighten the target for 1 round.
