[RPG] Can a Swordsage become a Lich

dnd-3.5e

Could a Swordsage become a Lich, using the standard Lich template in the MM? The description says "undead spellcaster," but the template itself does not specify any requirements with regards to spellcasting.

Best Answer

The lich template requires that you create a phylactery (see "The Lich's Phylactery" in the d20 SRD entry for Lich).

The phylactery requires Craft Wondrous Items, the ability to cast spells, and a caster level of 11th or higher.

A swordsage cannot cast spells and does not have a caster level, and therefore cannot create the phylactery and cannot become a lich.