Totem Spirit Barbarians
Like all the conversions I do, the base for this is not my work, but a good idea so I converted it over from 3.5 to Pathfinder. Some people have expressed interest in improving the Barbarian because it doesn't stand up quite as well at high levels. (I can't speak to that myself) I ended up looking this over and wanting to convert it over. Because Pathfinder is a higher power game than 3.5 I removed the stuff they loose to gain this. Each of these entries normally have “A barbarian dedicated to the such and such totem does not gain the standard fast movement, uncanny dodge, trap sense, and improved uncanny dodge barbarian class features, and instead gains the following abilities.” but I removed that.
Barbarian Totem Spirits
In a barbarian-heavy campaign, you can increase the variation between barbarian characters if each barbarian tribe dedicates itself to a different totem creature, such as the bear or the jaguar. The choice of a totem must be taken at 1st level, and cannot be changed later except under extreme circumstances (such as the barbarian being adopted by another tribe).
The barbarian gains class features as determined by his totem. All totems do not necessarily grant abilities at the same levels, nor do they all grant the same number of abilities. These class features are extraordinary abilities unless otherwise indicated.
The list of totems discussed here is by no means exhaustive. If you prefer to use other totems, you can either substitute the totem name for that of a similar creature (such as changing the Lion Totem to the Tiger Totem) or create a new set of totem abilities, using the information here as a guide.
Ape Totem Class Features
At 1st level, an ape-totem barbarian gains a climb speed equal to one-half his base land speed (round down to the nearest 5-foot interval).
At 2nd level, an ape-totem barbarian gains a +2 bonus on Intimidate checks.
A 3rd level ape-totem barbarian gains Power Attack as a bonus feat.
At 5th level, an ape-totem barbarian's climb speed equals his base land speed.
Bear Totem Class Features
A 1st-level bear-totem barbarian gains Toughness as a bonus feat.
At 2nd level, a bear-totem barbarian gains Improved Grapple as a bonus feat, even if he doesn't meet the normal prerequisites.
Beginning at 5th level, a bear-totem barbarian gains a +4 bonus on grapple checks when raging.
Boar Totem Class Features
When raging, a 1st-level boar-totem barbarian is treated as having the Diehard feat, even if he doesn't meet the normal prerequisites.
At 3rd level and higher, a boar-totem barbarian's rage lasts for 2 rounds longer than normal.
Beginning at 7th level, a boar-totem barbarian's damage reduction is 1 point higher than the normal value. Thus, at 7th level, a boar-totem barbarian's damage reduction is 2/-, and it rises by 1 point every three levels thereafter.
Dragon Totem Class Features
A 1st-level dragon-totem barbarian gains Blind-Fight as a bonus feat.
At 2nd level, a dragon-totem barbarian gains a +2 bonus on saves against paralysis and sleep effects.
At 5th level, a dragon-totem barbarian gains the frightful presence ability. The save DC is equal to 10 + 1/2 barbarian level + barbarian's Cha modifier.
Eagle Totem Class Features
At 1st level, an eagle-totem barbarian's keen vision grants him a +2 bonus on Spot checks.
An eagle-totem barbarian gains Lightning Reflexes as a bonus feat at 3rd level.
An eagle-totem barbarian gains Fleet as a bonus feat at 5th level.
Horse Totem Class Features
At 2nd level, a horse-totem barbarian gains Run as a bonus feat.
A 3rd-level horse-totem barbarian gains a +2 bonus on Handle Animal checks made with regard to horses and a +2 bonus on Ride checks made to ride a horse.
At 5th level, a horse-totem barbarian gains Endurance as a bonus feat.
Jaguar Totem Class Features
At 1st level, an jaguar-totem barbarian's keen vision grants him a +2 bonus on Jump checks.
An jaguar-totem barbarian gains Lightning Reflexes as a bonus feat at 3rd level.
At 5th level, a jaguar-totem barbarian gains Lunge as a bonus feat even if he doesn't meet the perquisites.
Lion Totem Class Features
At 1st level, a lion-totem barbarian gains Run as a bonus feat.
A 2nd-level lion-totem barbarian gains a +2 bonus on Hide checks.
A 5th-level lion-totem barbarian gains a +2 bonus on damage rolls whenever he charges.
Serpent Totem Class Features
At 1st level, a serpent-totem barbarian gains a +2 bonus on Fortitude saves against poison.
A 2nd level serpent-totem barbarian gains a +2 bonus on Move Silently checks.
At 5th level, a serpent-totem barbarian gains Improved Grapple as a bonus feat, even if he doesn't meet the normal prerequisites.
Wolf Totem Class Features
A 1st level wolf-totem barbarian gain the “scent” ability.
A 2nd level wolf-totem barbarian gains Improved Trip as a bonus feat, even if he doesn't meet the normal prerequisites.
A 5th level wolf-totem barbarian gains Track as a bonus feat.
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