Class files are where each class is listed, given it's important information for the correct output and functioning of the class.
There are many tags required to build the class successfully, but not all are required. The tags below represent the choices that can be applied to each class. They are broken into four categories:
Each class has 2 components to it:
The class line begins with CLASS (Required) and the class level line begins with a level # (0, 1, 2, etc - Required).
Tag Name: ABB
Variables Used: Text
What it does:
This is a 3-5 letter abbreviation of the class name.
Example:
ABB:Rgr
The class abreviation is "Rgr".
Where it is used:
Class Line.
*** New 4.3.8
Tag Name: ATTACKCYCLE
Variables Used: BAB, RAB, or UAB
What it does:
Example:
ATTACKCYCLE:UAB|3
Grants another attack ever 3 bonus points of BAB from the class to the Unarmed attack cycle.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: CLASS
Variables Used: Text
What it does:
Example:
CLASS:Ranger
The full class name is "Ranger".
Where it is used:
Beginning of Class Line.
Tag Name: HD
Variables Used: Number (4, 6, 8, 10, 12. default is 0)
What it does:
This is the Hit Die used to determine hit points at each level gained.
Example:
HD:10
The hit dice per level is 10.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: MAXLEVEL
Variables Used: Number
What it does:
Example:
MAXLEVEL:10
The maximum class level is 10.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: STARTSKILLPTS
Variables Used: Number
What it does:
This is how many skill points a character gains per level.
Example:
STARTSKILLPTS:4
Class gets 4 skill points per level, before any modifiers.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: TYPE
Variables Used: Text (Monster, PC, NPC, Prestige, Base, Apprentice)
What it does:
This is used within the filters of PCGen to sort the classes by their respective types (makes it easier to find a specific class).
Example:
TYPE:Base.PC
The class will appear if the "Base" or "PC" filter options are selected.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: XTRAFEATS
Variables Used: Number
What it does:
This is used to determine how many extra feats the class will get at first level only.
Example:
XTRAFEATS:1
The class will gets 1 extra feat.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: ADDDOMAINS
Variables Used: Text
What it does:
Examples:
ADDDOMAINS:Sun
The class gets the Sun domain as a choice regardless of the deity selected.
ADDDOMAINS:Sun.Law
The class gets the Sun & Law domains as a choice regardless of the deity selected.
Where it is used:
Class Level Line.
*** New 5.4
Tag Name: BONUS:CASTERLEVEL|x|y
Variables Used (x): Text (Class name)
Variables Used (y): Number (Number to add class level)
What it does:
Example:
BONUS:CASTERLEVEL|Wizard|CL
Sets the Wizards spell caster level to his class level.
BONUS:CASTERLEVEL|Paladin|CL/2|PRECLASSLEVEL:Paladin=4
Sets the Paladins spell caster level to half his class level after he reaches level 4.
*** New 4.3.1
Tag Name: BONUSSPELLSTAT
Variables Used: abbreviated name of stat (from statsandchecks.lst) or "None"
What it does:
Example:
BONUSSPELLSTAT:STR
The class uses Strength to determine bonus spells.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: CAST
Variables Used: Number
What it does:
Example:
CAST:3,3,1
Class can cast 3 0th level spells, 3 1st level spells and 1 2nd level spell.
Where it is used:
Class Level Line.
Tag Name: CASTAS
Variables Used: Text
What it does:
Example:
CASTAS:Wizard
Class casts spells like a "Wizard".
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: DEITY
Variables Used: Text
What it does:
The list that the character may follow, it is | (pipe) delimited and defaults to ANY if not present
Examples:
DEITY:Baccob
Class may only have "Baccob" as its Deity.
DEITY:Baccob|Pelor
Class may have "Baccob" or "Pelor" as its Deity.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: DOMAIN
Variables Used: Text
What it does:
Example:s
DOMAIN:Sun
The class gets the Sun domain added.
DOMAIN:Sun|Law
The class gets the Sun or law domain added.
DOMAIN:Sun[PREDEITY:Pelor]|Law
The class gets the Sun or law domain added if thier deity is "Pelor" or only Law if the deity is not "Pelor".
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: ITEMCREATE
Variables Used: Number
What it does:
Example:
ITEMCREATE:2
The class level is doubled when calculating potions, scrolls and wands.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: KNOWN
Variables Used: Number
What it does:
Example:
KNOWN:6,4,3
The class knows 6 0th level spells, 4 1st level spells and 3 2nd level spells.
Where it is used:
Class Level Line.
Tag Name: KNOWNSPELLS
Variables Used: Text and/or Number
What it does:
Example:
KNOWNSPELLS:Acid Fog
The class knows the spell "Acid Fog".
KNOWNSPELLS:Acid Fog|Alarm
The class knows the spell "Acid Fog" and "Alarm".
KNOWNSPELLS:LEVEL=3
The class knows all level 3 spells.
KNOWNSPELLS:TYPE:Divine
The class knows all divine spells.
KNOWNSPELLS:LEVEL=3,TYPE=Arcane
The class knows all level 3 arcane spells.
Where it is used:
Class Level Line.
Tag Name: MEMORIZE
Variables Used: YES or NO
What it does:
Means that the class is required to memorize spells as a wizard does.
Example:
MEMORIZE:YES
The class memorizes spells as a wizard does.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: PROHIBITED
Variables Used: Text
What it does:
This is a comma delimited list of spell schools that are prohibited to the class (no spells from that school can be taken).
Example:
PROHIBITED:Divination,Necromancy
The class cannot use Divination or Necromancy.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name:SPELLBOOK
Variables Used: YES or NO
What it does:
Means that the class is required to use a spellbook as a wizard does.
Example:
SPELLBOOK:YES
The class uses a spellbook.
Where it is used:
Class Level Line.
Tag Name: SPELLSTAT
Variables Used: abbreviated name of stat (from statsandchecks.lst)
What it does:
Used to tell PCGen what attribute/stat to use for determining bonus spells and maximum level the character can cast
Example:
SPELLSTAT:INT
The class uses Intelligence to determine bonus spells and maximum casting level.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: SPELLLIST
Variables Used: Text (Class Name)
What it does:
Example:
SPELLLIST:Ranger
The class uses the ranger spell list.
SPELLLIST:1|Ranger|Druid
The class uses either the ranger or druid spell list.
SPELLLIST:2|Ranger|Druid|Barabarian
The class uses 2 of the ranger, Druid or Barbarian spell lists.
SPELLLIST:1|Animal(Domain)
The class uses the Animal Domain spell list.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: SPELLTYPE
Variables Used: Text
What it does:
The type of spells the character casts
Example:
SPELLTYPE:Arcane
The class uses arcane spells.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: SPECIALTYKNOWN
Variables Used: Number
What it does:
Adds the numeric value given to the number of specialty school spells know by the spell caster, if not listed, the default value is 0
Example:
SPECIALTYKNOWN:1,1,1
The class knows 1 0th level specialty spells, 2 1st level specialty spells and 1 3rd level specialty spells.
Where it is used:
Class Level Line.
Tag Name: CHOICE
Variables Used: Text. Specialty Name
What it does:
Indicates the specialty (name of school, sub-school or descriptor) of this subclass/specialty.
Examples:
CHOICE:Illusion
For an Illusionist.
CHOICE:Abjuration
For an Abjurer.
CHOICE:Divination
For a Diviner.
Where it is used:
Subclass Line.
*** New 5.3.3
Tag Name: COST
Variables Used: Integer
What it does:
Indicates the cost (how many prohibited schools must be selected) of this specialty or subclass (0 is default).
Example:
COST:2
The subclass has a cost of 2.
Where it is used:
Subclass Line (REQUIRED to be on each SUBCLASS line).
*** New 5.3.3
Tag Name: HASSUBCLASS
Variables Used: Boolean
What it does:
Example:
HASSUBCLASS:YES
The class has subclasses.
Where it is used:
Class Line (REQUIRED if the class has SUBCLASS lines).
Tag Name: KNOWNSPELLSFROMSPECIALTY
Variables Used: Integer
What it does:
Indicates the number of spells from their specialty this class gets in addition to their regular allotment.
Example:
KNOWNSPELLSFROMSPECIALTY:1
The subclass has 1 spell from their specialty in addition to normal.
Where it is used:
Subclass Line.
*** New 5.4
Tag Name: PROHIBITCOST:x
Variables Used (x): Integer
What it does:
Determines the redeemed value (against COST) of this school if selected as prohibited. Allows a prohibited cost to be set independantly of the cost.
Optional tag. If PROHIBITCOST is not present in the SUBCLASS line the value will default to COST. A value of 0 prevents this school from being prohibited.
Example:
PROHIBITCOST:2
The subclass has a prohibited cost of 2.
Where it is used:
Subclass Line.
Tag Name: SPELLSTAT
Variables Used: abbreviated name of stat (from statsandchecks.lst)
What it does:
Examples:
SPELLSTAT:STR
This subclass uses Strength to determin maximum level of spells.
SPELLSTAT:INT
This subclass uses Intelligence to determin maximum level of spells.
Where it is used:
Subclass Line.
Tag Name: SUBCLASS
Variables Used: name of subclass or specialty
What it does:
Defines a subclass or specialty choice.
Example:
SUBCLASS:Illusionist
The class has Illusionist as a subclass.
Where it is used:
Subclass Line. Can only be found as the FIRST TAG of a line between the CLASS: lines and the level definition lines for the class which can choose these subclasses or specialties.
*** New 4.3.1
Tag Name: SUBCLASSLEVEL
Variables Used: Number
What it does:
Example:
SUBCLASSLEVEL:3[tab]SA:Angelfire
would add SA:Angelfire at level 3
Where it is used:
Subclass Line (This should be before the Level lines of the class).
Tag Name: EXCLASS
Variables Used: Text (Class Name)
What it does:
This is the class to which all current class levels are converted if the class prerequisites are no longer met.
Example:
EXCLASS:Ex Monk
If prerequisites are no longer met, the character becomes an "Ex Monk".
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: EXCHANGELEVEL
Variables Used: Text and Number
What it does:
Allows the exchange of levels from the current class to the specified class.
Example:
EXCHANGELEVEL:Ex Paladin|11|10|1
Up to 10 levels of Ex Paladin can be exchanged as long as there were at least 11 levels of Ex Paladin available.
Where it is used: Class Line.
Tag Name: FEATAUTO
Variables Used: Text (Feat Names)
What it does:
Examples:
FEATAUTO:Simple Weapon Proficiency
The class automatically receives the "Simple Weapon Proficiency" feat.
FEATATUO:Alertness|Blind Fighting
The class automatically receives the "Alertness" and "Blind Fighting" feats.
Where it is used:
Class Level Line.
Tag Name: LANGBONUS
Variables Used: Text
What it does:
This is a , (comma) delimited list of the languages a character can choose from based upon their Intelligence stat.
Examples:
LANGBONUS:Draconic
The class can choose "Draconic" as one of thier languages.
LANGBONUS:Draconic,Elven
The class can choose "Draconic" or "Elven" as one of thier languages.
LANGBONUS:ALL
The class can choose any language loaded from sources as one of thier languages.
LANGBONUS:TYPE=Written
The class can choose any written language as one of thier languages.
LANGBONUS:TYPE=Spoken,Draconic
The class can choose any written language or "Draconic" as one of thier languages.
Where it is used:
Class Level Line.
Tag Name: MULTIPREREQS
Variables Used: None
What it does:
If This tag is used then all Pre-Requisites are valid only if the character would be multi-classing into that class (i.e. there are no pre-reqs for choosing this as the first class).
Example:
MULTIPREREQS
The class prerequisites are only valid if not taken at 1st level.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
*** Deprecated - Use Global tag: SA
Tag Name: SA:name(SPECIALS)
Tag Name: SKILLLIST
Variables Used: Text (Class Name)
What it does:
Examples:
SKILLLIST:Ranger
The class can choose from Ranger class skills.
SKILLLIST:1,Ranger|Druid
The class can choose either from Ranger or Druid class skills.
SKILLLIST:2,Ranger|Druid|Barabarian
The class can choose from 2 of Ranger, Druid or Barbarian class skills.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
*** Deprecated - Use Global tag: SA
Tag Name: SPECIALS
Tag Name: TEMPLATE
Variables Used: Text (Template Name)
What it does:
This is a | (pipe) delimited list of templates that are granted to the class.
Example:
TEMPLATE:Incorporeal|Undead|Celestial
The class uses the "Incorporeal", "Undead" and "Celestial" templates.
Variables Used: TEMPLATE:CHOOSE:
What it does:
CHOOSE will supply a popup window of the choices presented in the tag that are | (pipe) delimted and allow the user to pick ONE from the list.
Example:
TEMPLATE:CHOOSE:Celestial|Outsider
The class can choose either the "Celestial" or "Outsider" templates.
Variables Used: ADDCHOICE
What it does:
This is a | (pipe) delimited list of template choices that are added to the list presented by the original TEMPLATE:CHOOSE tag found here or in other lst files.
Example:
TEMPLATE:ADDCHOICE:Demihuman|Beast
The class can choose from the "Demihuman" or "Beast" templates in addition to others already entitled.
Where it is used:
Class Level Line or Class Line.
*** New 5.5
Tag Name: BONUS:UDAM|CLASS.x|y
Variables Used (x): Text (Class name)
Variables Used (y): Number or formula (Levels to add to unarmed damage)
What it does:
Example:
BONUS:UDAM|CLASS.Monk|5
Unarmed damage is treated as a Monk of five levels higher. For this to work you must have Monk levels.
BONUS:UDAM|CLASS.Monk|CL=SpecialMonk
Would raise the Monk´s Unarmed Damage 'level' by the Class Level of the 'SpecialMonk' class.
Where it is used:
Class Level Line.
*** New 4.3.9
Tag Name: VISIBLE
Variables Used: Boolean (YES/NO)
What it does:
Example:
VISIBLE:NO
The class is not visible for selection on the Classes and Summary tabs.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: WEAPONBONUS
Variables Used: Text (Weapon Proficiency Name)
What it does:
This a | (pipe) delimited list of Weapon Proficiency Names that the class gets to choose from as bonus proficiencies.
Example:
WEAPONBONUS:Dagger|Staff|Club|Mace|Sword (Short)|Shortbow (Composite)
The class can choose from a wepon proficiency from "Dagger", "Staff", "Club", "Mace", "Sword (Short)" or "Shortbow (Composite)".
Where it is used:
Class Level Line.
Tag Name: MODTOSKILLS
Variables Used: YES or NO
What it does:
This is either YES or NO for monster types that do not get their Intelligence modifiers for skills they get from gaining hit dice
Example:
MODTOSKILLS:YES
The class gets the intelligence modifier for skills they get for gaining hit dice.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: LEVELSPERFEAT
Variables Used: Number
What it does:
This is the number of levels it takes for a monster to gain a new feat.
Example:
LEVELSPERFEAT:2
The class gets 1 feat per 2 levels.
Where it is used:
Class Line.
Tag Name: PRERACETYPE
Variables Used: Text (Race Name)
What it does:
Example:
PRERACETYPE:Animal
This class can only be taken by "animal" races.
Where it is used:
Class Line.