Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition (2000-2007)
The ardent was introduced in the Complete Psionic book. The ardent's choice of psionic powers (and therefore its role in the party) vary greatly based on the mantles that the ardent follows. Some provide offensive firepower while others focus on other aspects of adventuring. Additionally, each mantle provides a minor, ancillary bonus to some aspect of the ardent's character.
Ardents possess fewer choices of powers than the more versatile Psion but they enjoy greater martial abilities in almost every aspect as well as receiving the same number of power points as the psion.
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