SPELLSTAT (Data: classes.lst) - PCGen Documentation

# SPELLSTAT (Data: classes.lst)

## Status

None

## Syntax

`SPELLSTAT:x`

## Parameters

- x: Text (abbreviated name of stat from statsandchecks.lst)
- x: SPELL
- x: OTHER

## What it does

- Used to tell PCGen what attribute/stat to use for determining bonus spells and maximum level the character can cast
- Used in a Subclass Line this tag overwrites any `SPELLSTAT` tag in the main Class Line.
- The stat specified can be any stat defined in statsandchecks.lst system file.
- Use of the `SPELL` subtag tells PCGen to use the stat specified in the `SPELLSTAT` tag located in the class’ individual spells.
- Use of the `OTHER` subtag will result in no stat bonuses being granted.

## Examples

`SPELLSTAT:INT`

This class/subclass uses Intelligence to determine maximum level of spells.

`SPELLSTAT:SPELL`

This class/subclass uses the stat specified in the `STAT:x` tag in the spells the class/subclass uses.

`SPELLSTAT:OTHER`

Thia class/subclass does not recieve a stat bonus for spell casting.

`CLASS:Defender.MOD <tab> SPELLSTAT:INT <tab> BONUSSPELLSTAT:NONE <tab> SPELLTYPE:Arcane <tab> SPELLBOOK:NO <tab> BONUS:CASTERLEVEL|Defender|TL <tab> SPELLLIST:1|Channeler`

Modifies the Defender class’s spell stat is changed to the intelligence stat.

## Where it is used

Class or Subclass Line.

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