The four embraces are Elemental, Enhancement, Protection, and Restoration. This choice will give him certain bonuses and affect what class abilities he has access to at later levels. Nature's Embrace: At first level, a Shaman must select an embrace. *Provided the Shaman has a high enough Wisdom score to have a bonus spell of this level. At most new shaman levels, the shaman gains one or more spells as indicated on the table below: A shaman begins play knowing four 0-level spells of their choice.

The Shaman's selection of spells is however more limited than a druid. A Shaman may also have bonus spell slots for having a high Wisdom score. The number of spell slots a Shaman has is determined by their level. The Difficulty Class of a saving throw made against a Shaman spell is equal to 10 + Spell Level + the Shaman's Wisdom modifier. Modifying a spell using a metamagic feat is more difficult for a Shaman than a Druid however, and any spell modified by a metamagic feat (except for quicken spell) requires a full-round action to cast. To cast or learn a spell, a shaman must have a Wisdom score of at least 10 + the spell level. A Shaman need not prepare her spells each day, they simply know them. Unlike most divine spellcasters, however, their spellcasting is spontaneous, like that of a sorcerer. Spells: A Shaman casts divine spells drawn from the Shaman spell list. A Shaman is proficient in light and medium armor and with shields (except tower shields).

Weapon and Armor Profieciency: A Shaman is proficient with all simple and martial weapons. Craft Totems, Nature's Embrace, Nature's Blessing, SpellsĪscendance (True, 4/day), Nature's BlessingĬlass Skills (4+ Int modifier, x4 at first level): Concentration, Climb, Craft, Handle Animal, Intimidate, Jump, Knowledge (Nature), Knowledge (Planes), Listen, Profession, Ride, Sense Motive, Spellcraft, Spot, Survival, Swim.

3.5e favored class shaman