Become the vessel of the Infernal Eikon.
Designer's Note
This subclass is a thematic reskin of the Pact of the Red Dragon. The original mechanics remain unchanged, but the flavor has been reimagined to better fit my campaign setting, where the patron is Ifrit, the Infernal Eikon, rather than a red dragon.
Instead of drawing power from draconic bloodlines, practitioners of this pact become vessels for Ifrit's primordial flame. Shadow minions manifest as infernal shades, dragonfire becomes hellfire, and the Dragonform transformation is reflavored as an Eikonic Ascension. These changes are purely narrative and visual, preserving the balance and gameplay of the original subclass while aligning it with the world's lore.
Level 3
Infernal Brand.
Your Patron brands your soul with the essence of the Eikon of Fire. You gain knowledge of Fire spells. Your shadow minions take on the form of blazing infernal shades, their bodies wreathed in embers and hellfire. Your Shadow Blast and shadow minions may deal Fire or Necrotic damage, and whenever they would critically strike, they instead leave their victims Smoldering, marked by Ifrit's flames.
Level 7
Hellfire Without Mercy.
The flames of Ifrit recognize no ally. You may cast Pyroclasm without expending Pilfered Power by willingly including yourself among those caught in its inferno. You have advantage on the saving throw against your own spell. In addition, choose one Fire Utility Spell.
Level 11
Heart of the Inferno.
The infernal spark within you surges at the onset of every battle. Whenever you roll Initiative, regain one use of Pilfered Power. This restored use is lost if it remains unspent when combat ends.
Level 15
Awakening of Ifrit..
The Infernal Eikon no longer merely lends you its power—it awakens within you. Gain 1d4 Wounds to cast Eikonic Ascension (Dragonform), as your mortal body is consumed by roaring hellfire and reborn as Ifrit incarnate. Flesh gives way to obsidian, horns crown your brow, and molten flames pour from every step until the transformation ends.
Dragonform Tier 9, 5 Actions, Self Transform into a Huge dragon. Gain 3 actions, a fly speed of 12, LVL Armor, 10×LVL temp HP, and: •Tooth & Claw. Action: (Reach 2) 1d20+LVL damage (ignoring armor). Inflicts Smoldering. •Immolating Breath. 2 Actions: (Reach: Cone 8). DC 20 DEX save, KEY d20 damage, half on save. Smoldering targets fail. You can maintain this form for as long as the temp HP granted by this spell remain (max. 10 minutes). When it ends, you drop to 0 HP.