Pathfinder Playtest

Welcome to the playtest for two new classes: the necromancer and the runesmith!
These classes will appear in an as-yet unannounced book that will push the bounds into the impossible. Before then, we want to ask for your help making these classes the best they can be—build one, play one at your table, and let us know what you think!

Necromancer

The necromancer is an occult spellcaster who raises undead thralls to litter the battlefield. Necromancers have all kinds of ways to sacrifice their thralls for their own gain, whether that’s by devouring their essence to replenish their own magic, or by detonating them into sprays of bone or blasts of necrotic energy with their unique grave spells!

Runesmith

The runesmith is equal parts scholar, artist, and warrior, supporting themself and their allies with runes of every magical tradition. Runesmiths can apply these mystical symbols to their weapons or their allies’ gear for support—or directly onto enemies with brush or hammer alike—and then call their runes’ names to invoke their power!

Our friends at Demiplane are also hosting a free character builder for the necromancer and runesmith classes, available at www.pathfindernexus.com/playtest, for those of you interested in taking advantage of their digital toolset to generate your characters.

Demiplane Character Builder

Our tireless volunteers on the Pathfinder Second Edition development team have updated the PF2e Playtest Data module so you can test drive the new Necromancer and Runesmith classes in Foundry Virtual Tabletop (perhaps in one of our premium adventure modules!)

Install The Module

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Playtest Survey

When you’ve had a chance to read, play, or GM for a necromancer or runesmith, please be sure to leave your feedback at surveys linked below to let us know what you think of them and where you think they could be improved!

Organized Play

Learn to use the playtest material at your Pathfinder Society tables under the rules in the Guide to Organized Play!

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Paizo Forum

You can engage with other players and designers on the Playtest forums, discussing the new material and possibilities for the future. While we want to focus on actual play feedback, we’re interested in hearing all of your ideas about these exciting new additions to Pathfinder.

Necromancer

Runesmith

Playtest Survey

Organized Play

Paizo Forum

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