Multi lass channeling positive energy


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while granted I don't see many doing such a combo of classes, my husband is doing up a program and has to take the possibility into account.

So far he's noted three classes that channel positive energy: Cleric, Paladin, and Oracle (Life). There may be others he's not gotten to so feel free to include then in your answer if you are aware of them.

The question is does all three of these classes combine their levels for channeling positive energy, or are they three separate incidences? We know that Holy Vindicator (and maybe others) will stack with the levels individually. Since Paladin works through laying on hands, we're doubting it stacks, but we're not sure about Oracle (Life).


None of them stack, unless they say they do. Holy Vindicator stacks with all of them, but otherwise, they're all separate pools.

Also, warpriest can channel energy by way of sacking fervor, much like a paladin's lay on hands.


Also is it possible for a character to channel both positive and negative energy?

Silver Crusade

Channel Energy ability does not combine, or stack, between classes. A character who takes levels in both Cleric and Life Oracle will have two separate Channel Energy pools. This is generally not very effective, which is why it is rarely done.


Dawnwind wrote:
Also is it possible for a character to channel both positive and negative energy?

Yes. There is actually a feat to let you do it without multi-classing.

http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/general-feats/versatile-channeler


Here is the relevant FAQ:

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Channel Energy: If I have this ability from more than one class, do they stack?

No—unless an ability specifically says it stacks with similar abilities (such as an assassin's sneak attack), or adds in some way based on the character's total class levels (such as improved uncanny dodge), the abilities don't stack and you have to use them separately. Therefore, cleric channeling doesn't stack with paladin channeling, necromancer channeling, oracle of life channeling, and so on.


It can be a powerful combo having two separate pools both advanced with holy vindicator levels. Check out Alexander Augunas WoW Lich King Build for an example

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