Power Level

Arcane (2nd Level)
Reversible: No
Range: Special
Duration: Instantaneous
Area of Effect: 1 creature/3 levels
Components: M
Casting Time: 1
Saving Throw: None

Effect

By casting this spell, the caster can read the estimated numerical value of a creature’s power based on various factors. For every level of the caster divisible by 3, they can read one creature’s power level within sight. The factors for a creature’s power level are listed below:

Base = 0
Every 5 hit points = +10
Each ability score of 14-15 = +15
Each ability score of 16-17 = +25
Each ability score of 18-19 = +40
Each ability score of 20 = +60
Each ability score of 21 = +85
Each ability score of 22 = +110
Each ability score of 23 = +140
Each ability score of 24 = +190
Each ability score of 25 = +250
Each ability score above 25 (if game allows) = +500
Each language spoken beyond natural = +10
Each 20% toward a thief ability = +15
Each level of weapon proficiency beyond proficient = +30
Each different non-weapon proficiency = +5
Each different weapon proficiency = +10
Each first-level spell able to cast = +10
Each second-level spell able to cast = +25
Each third-level spell able to cast = +45
Each fourth-level spell able to cast = +70
Each fifth-level spell able to cast = +100
Each sixth-level spell able to cast = +135
Each seventh-level spell able to cast = +175
Each eighth-level spell able to cast = +220
Each ninth-level spell able to cast = +270
Each tenth-level spell able to cast = +350
Each eleventh-level spell able to cast = +450
Each twelfth-level spell able to cast = +600
Each epic spell able to cast = +1,000
Each plus on a magical item on hand = +100
Each special enchantment = +150
Each charge in a magical item on hand = +10
Each first-level spell inside a magical item on hand = +20
Each second-level spell inside a magical item on hand = +50
Each third-level spell inside a magical item on hand = +90
Each fourth-level spell inside a magical item on hand = +140
Each fifth-level spell inside a magical item on hand = +200
Each sixth-level spell inside a magical item on hand = +270
Each seventh-level spell inside a magical item on hand = +350
Each eight-level spell inside a magical item on hand = +440
Each ninth-level spell inside a magical item on hand = +550
Each tenth-level spell inside a magical item on hand = +700
Each eleventh-level spell inside a magical item on hand = +900
Each twelfth-level spell inside a magical item on hand = +1,200
Each epic spell inside a magical item on hand = +1,750
Each supernatural power = +500
Every point of armor class below 10 = +25
Each point below 20 for a saving throw = +10
Every 5,000 gold piece value of a magical item = +15
Every 5% toward some kind of resistance = +20
Each extra class = +500
Every 10 feet of infra vision = +20
Every 10 feet of dark vision = +50
Every 10 feet of true sight = +100
Every 10 feet of an active spell = +35
Each polymorph shape = +50
Each breath weapon = +150
Each hit die of monster capable of turning = +50
Each hit die of monster capable of instantly turning = +100
Each hit die of monster capable of disrupting = +150
Each hit die of monster capable of greater disrupting = +200
Demigod-hood = +10,000
Lesser god-hood = 25,000
Intermediate god-hood = 50,000
Greater god-hood = 100,000

Any of these factors could have an increase in the total power level bonus of up to an additional 300% depending on the magnitude or strength of an ability.

Manifestation

The caster, and only the caster, can see a number floating above the creatures being evaluated. This number reflects the creature's power level.

Material Components

Powdered Gold, 10gpv
Eyeball

Related School

Divination

Applied Restriction

The spell cannot be used to see the power level of a creature that is not in sight