Draconic Antithesis

Prerequisite: Wizard

Many wizards study the ways of dragons. What better source of ancient lore and potent magic, after all, than creatures capable of living a thousand years or more? You, too, have chosen to study these great beasts, but because you believe them a menace or a great evil. For whatever reason, you hone your spells to best counter and destroy the legendary creatures.

DRACONIC ANTITHESIS PATH FEATURES

    Countering Thesis (11th level): When you take damage of a certain type, you gain resist 5 against that damage type until the end of your next turn.
    Dragon-Slayer's Action (11th level): You can spend an action point to reroll an attack roll against a dragon, or to end a condition currently affecting you that originated from a dragon, and that a save can end. Using this feature replaces the normal action point benefit of taking an extra action.
    Sky-Slayer (16th level): You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls against flying creatures.

Energy DispersalDraconic Antithesis Attack 11

Your arcane gesture drains away energy within the target, weakening its ability to use its powers.

Encounter ✦ Arcane, Implement
Standard Action Ranged 10

Target: One creature

Attack: Intelligence vs. Reflex

Hit: 3d8 + Intelligence modifier damage, and the target is slowed until the end of your next turn. Choose a damage type keyword. The target cannot use a power that has that keyword until the end of your next turn.

Earth-BinderDraconic Antithesis Utility 12

Flying creatures acquire an indisputable gravity in your presence.

Daily ✦ Arcane
Minor Action Personal

Effect: Until the end of the encounter, you gain an aura 5. A creature that starts its turn in your aura loses its fly speed until it starts its turn outside your aura.

Energy DisruptionDraconic Antithesis Attack 20

Your swift spell dissipates the dragon's breath without harm—to you or your allies.

Daily ✦ Arcane, Implement
Immediate Reaction Ranged 10

Trigger: An enemy within range makes a close or area attack with a damage type keyword

Target: The triggering creature

Attack: Intelligence vs. Fortitude

Hit: 4d10 + Intelligence modifier damage, and the target's attack is canceled. If the attack is not at-will, it is considered expended. The target can choose a different use for the action.

Miss: Half damage and the target takes a -3 penalty to the triggering attack's rolls.

Published in Dragon Magazine 369, page(s) 52.