The Pathfinder RPG, by Paizo Publishing, is a fork of the d20 ruleset that was open licensed from Dungeons & Dragons v3.5.
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Can I use Run in an area where there is no straight path available?
The Combat rules have to say this about Running: "When you run, you can move up to four times your speed in a straight line ...".
Now my question is: what if I'm in a dungeon, or more generally in a ...
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Will I ruin Pathfinder if I discount firearms?
I'm going for an Old West feel; my players wanted something like Shadowrun but Western instead of Cyberpunk (I love my players so much). Think Trigun with halflings and dragons. They like ...
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“If I have 3 or more ranks…” What does that mean?
In some skills, it is written that if you have three or more ranks in the skill, something will happen, such as the Acrobatics skill:
If you have 3 or more ranks in Acrobatics, you gain a +3 dodge ...
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Can cantrips be improved?
I have a player interested in ways to improve 0 level attack spells. Mainly, they're looking to not have to carry around a crossbow for attacks when they don't want to cast a spell, and the 1d3 ...
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Magus casting spells in close combat?
One of the cool things about the Pathfinder Magus class is that you can deliver touch attack spells through your weapon. If you make use of that, do you have to make the concentration check to cast ...
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Does an Eidolon share initiative with the Summoner?
The note for Eidolons indicate they are treated as a summoned creature. I assume this means they are treated as per a Summon Monster spell, with the noted exceptions. Does this mean that the ...
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Combining Base Attack Bonuses
When multiclassing or starting as a monster in pathfinder and AD&D3.5 is the BAB combined between all the classes to follow the standard progression or is it totalled up separately?
I.e.
Does a ...
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The effects of saving throws on mind reading
A number of creatures in D&D systems (specific editions may not be necessary here, but let's use 3/3.5/3.75 for simplicity) have the ability to use spell or spell-like effects such as Detect ...
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Do penalty modifiers in ranged combat really stack?
The rules state in Pathfinder that if someone is standing in the way of your ranged attack, that opponent gets soft cover, which is +4 AC. On top of this, the ranged attacker takes a -4 penalty to ...
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Pathfinder RPG in Forgotten Realms 3.5 setting?
Is it possible to prepare and run a Pathfinder game in the Forgotten Realms settings? Has anyone tried this?
I've found "Finding your Path in the Forgotten Realms Project" but I can't validate how ...
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Armor's effect on skills
If I read this correctly then it means that the armor I choose will affect my Dex and Str based skills.
Any armor heavier than leather, as well as any shield, hurts a character's ability to use ...
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Two handed damage on a lance while mounted?
One of my players is playing a mounted character, and is claiming that since a lance is a two handed weapon, that it deals double Strength damage, even when wielded one handed while mounted. While ...
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Which level for this spell?
I would like to have a review for this spell and in the first place I would like to have suggestions about the possible level.
Aura of cold
Wizard Lvl: 3
School: transmutation (cold)
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How can I adapt warforged to work with Pathfinder
I'd like to use pathfinder for my next Eberron game. However, while I can give changelings and kalashar a pass, I really like warforged and want to keep them as an option for my players. How can I ...
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As a DM, how do I handle PCs casting heals on other PCs afflicted with paranoia?
Right now, three of my party's members are afflicted with the paranoia insanity. One effect is that paranoid characters cannot willingly accept aid, including healing, without making a Will save ...
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Saving Throws against Spells?
I've been playing a character in Pathfinder recently who is a divine spellcaster but does very little damage in combat, so I've been using a lot of debilitating spells (most notably Terrible Remorse) ...
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Can half-elves multiclass at 1st level?
Half-elves get a trait called "multitalented." The rules describe it briefly: Half-elves choose two favored classes at first level and gain +1 hit point or +1 skill point whenever they take a level in ...
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Can a Paladin take levels of other classes?
In 3.5 D&D, paladins have severe restrictions on multiclassing:
Like a member of any other class, a paladin may be a multiclass character, but multiclass paladins face a special restriction. A ...
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Pathfinder spell lists with properties
Where can I find a spell list for a class (let's say druid), where not only the name and (shortened) effect is listed, but also the basic properties (range, duration, casting time, components) are ...
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Pathfinder: Craft as class skill
Suppose I'm playing a character with Craft as a class skill. I put 1 rank in it, select Weaponsmith to fit my background and end up with Craft (Weapons) +4. Now, if I later decide I want to be able to ...
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Enervation, negative levels and monsters
Enervation causes the target creature to gain negative levels. In the description of the negative levels where (emphasis mine):
The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of ...
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Anything I should keep in mind before I start mixing and matching between D&D 3.5e and Pathfinder?
Anything I should keep in mind before I start mixing and matching between D&D 3.5e and Pathfinder?
Off the top of my head, the biggest difference is feats every 2/3 levels. Would it affect ...
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How would a monk go about throwing a charging enemy?
Everyone's seen that scene in king-fu movies, right? Someone charges the good-guy, and he flips him tail over teakettle. Sometimes the baddy in question gets tossed a foot or two, sometimes he gets ...
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Question on Stacked conditions
According to Pathfinder rules on conditions: "If more than one condition affects a character, apply them all. If effects can't combine, apply the most severe effect."
Using this, is it safe to ...
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Arcane Bonds and Familiars
Is it possible for a Wizard to gain both an arcane bond and a familiar without multiclassing?
I have not found a way to do it, but I'm keen to find out if it is possible.
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Order of actions in combat
Is there a specific order in which move / move-equivalent actions and standard actions should occur during a combat round? I know you can take the 5-foot step at the beginning or the end of the turn, ...
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Post character creation, getting spellcraft bonuses
After character creation what is a good way to get bonuses to spellcraft? I'd rather not have to use feats, however.
Are there any items, equipment, spells or suchlike that could be used? Such as ...
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What are the differences between Pathfinder's Kingmaker and Birthright?
I've only read the rules for Kingmaker, but I've heard that Birthright is similar in many respects. How is the 2nd edition setting similar to the Pathfinder setting? I know they are both about kingdom ...
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Is a Bodak's Death Gaze an Energy Drain Effect?
My party recently ran into a Bodak. One of it's nastiest features is it's Death Gaze (Su) gaze attack which causes:
1d4 negative levels, 30 feet; Fortitude DC 18 negates. The save DC is ...
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Does a natural 20 initiative roll have any special rules?
I rolled a 20 for initiative in a pickup game today and I realized that I didn't know if that was supposed to be treated specially, like some other rolls treat a natural 20.
Does rolling a natural 20 ...
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Can a Paladin use their Divine Bond (Weapon) on different weapons?
Can a Paladin use their Divine Bond (Weapon) on different weapons?
For example, if a Paladin primarily uses a long sword and they need to use a mace for undead, can the Paladin call the spirit to ...
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High Level (16-20) Adventures
My party is currently working their way through Castle Whiterock. It's designed to run a D&D 3.5 party from 1st to 15th. We're playing it using Pathfinder rules and are part-way through level 9 ...
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What are the feats and class features that turn will and fort saves into reflex saves?
What are the feats and class features that turn will and fort saves into reflex saves?
I vaguely remember reading something like this in a D&D 3.5 or PF book.
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How to better implement Spiked Chain build from OOTS 216?
I was wondering if the build posted on Order of the Stick 216 is still valid in pathfinder, and how to better implement in terms of:
Better races, preferably, being a common (medium sized) race, ...
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When should I separate encounters?
I had a session this week involving a fairly large battle at sea. The encounter involved a couple of boarders while the enemy ship was still at quite a distance, and the larger group still on the ...
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Can you create a skill bonus item to give a bonus to Concentration?
When a concentration check is made you roll d20 and add your caster level and the ability score modifier used to determine bonus spells of the same type. (quoted)
If I was looking to create a magical ...
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Combination of Fire Shield and Protection from Energy
The way protection from energy combines with resist energy is explicit in the spell descriptions. But nothing is said regarding fire shield + protection from energy or fire shield + resist energy, or ...
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Starting Adventure Paths
I have never run or played an Adventure Path campaign but I am considering starting the subscription. If I understand it correctly each of the 6 part Adventure Paths start the player at 1st level and ...
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How does voluntarily holding one's breath work?
The rules for suffocation read as follows (emphasis mine):
Suffocation
A character who has no air to breathe can hold her breath for 2 rounds
per point of Constitution. [...] After this ...
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Rules for hybrid dragons? (mixed colors)
I run a campaign (Pathfinder mostly, with several house rules) in which I had an idea to incorporate a shadow/red dragon hybrid. It goes well with the story and the entire concept of the setting, but ...
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Haunted curse interaction with ammunition
An Oracle with the haunted curse wants to use a bow (and is proficient with it). Does the act of drawing an arrow require the character to draw an arrow as a standard action?
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How many spells would a 3rd level Sorcerer have with a Charisma 19?
I'm trying to create a character with an online character sheet from google docs and the calculations are coming up unexpectedly. I suspect there is an error in the formula, so I want to make sure I ...
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How many attacks can an Olethrodaemon get with a full round attack?
I am a new DM having a little trouble understanding the monster stas blocks for higher level Pathfinder monsters. I get most of the lower CR monsters, but then I doubt myself when enemies seem to be ...
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Does armor still apply double the penalty to Swim in Pathfinder?
I can't find anywhere that you take double the penalty for swim checks when wearing full armor. Does it apply in Pathfinder?
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How can I add more attack to my Wood Bond Oracle?
I am trying to build an oracle, and need some help with what I have so far. I'm still somewhat new to tabletop games, so any insight you have would be helpful. Here's what I have so far:
Race: Human
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Can a Pathfinder Society gunslinger craft ammunition?
Gunslingers automatically gain the Gunsmithing feat at level 1, which allows them to craft ammunition at a reduced price. This seems like a rather important feat.
Unfortunately, the Guide to PFS ...
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Pathfinder: 2 Talon Attack or 2 Attacks?
In Pathfinder (as D&D) if you make a move action, you forfeit your secondary attack.
However, an Eagle has natural "2 x talon attack" listed as its primary, with a bite attack as a secondary.
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Pathfinder Magus/Sorceror Multiclass question
If I multiclass a Magus and a Sorcerer in Pathfinder, how do my casting mechanics end up? Do I get a certain amount of slots that I must prepare in advance in addition to a few I can improvise with, ...
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In Pathfinder, can one place multiple traps/wards on an object?
My question is essentially as the title is stated. I was wondering whether in Pathfinder one can place multiple traps on an object. For instance, can you place a Glyph of Warding, which is a spell, ...
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Playing an Undine Druid with the water domain, can I use water affinity for domain spells?
Let me preface this with this is my first character, and I have no idea what I'm doing.
Water affinity gives water domain powers and spells at +1 caster level to undine clerics.
I'm thinking because ...
