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My question is simple. Does the seance boon benefit for the archmage spirit add to ability score damage?

"Seance Boon: Your damaging spells deal an additional 2 points of damage of the same type that they would normally deal to each target."

Here is an example. If I cast greater oneiric horror (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/o/oneiric-horror) will the spell deal 3 str damage every round they fail their will save?

There is a new spell in Ultimate Combat called Mirror Strike. It is a first level spell. I have read the description multiple times but I can't seem to find a significant use for it. If anyone can shed some light on the ways in which this spell will be useful I would appreciate it. Thanks for the input!

I recently started a new character named Tarn Najrak. Tarn is a 30 yr old Human. He is a cleric of Pharisma from the capital of Osirion, Sothis. He previously worked for the Ruby Prince by aiding in the resurrection of the Risen Guard. He is of little experience so he only played a minor role in this process. After seeing the resurrection of countless soldiers and their frequent death his belief in Pharisma's final judgement and the natural end of life began to wane. Thus he requested to be reassigned. His new assignment is to aid the Pathfinder's and to create a foot hold for the Orison culture in Absalom. He has begun to use the undead for his own purposes. He uses them to destroy other undead and to accomplish difficult tasks. These undead often fall in battle which he considers a worthy use and a perfect destruction of them. If they do not fall in battle he eventually destroys them himself so as to purify the world of them and to serve Pharisma (he is a little twisted up).

Character: Tarn Najrak

Class: Cleric of Pharisma (Separatist) (Undead Lord) 2

Alignment: N

Ability Scores:
Str:10
Dex:10
Con:10
Int:10
Wis:13
Cha:20

Hp: 15 (13+2)

Armor Class:
AC: 18 (6+2)
Touch: 10
Flat-Foot: 18 (6+2)

Saving Throws:
Fort: 3
Ref: 0
Will: 4 (3+1)

BAB: +1
CMB: +1
CMD: 11

Skill Ranks:
Acrobatics: 2
Diplomacy: 1
Knowledge Religion: 1
Sense Motive: 1
Spell Craft: 1

Feats: Command Undead, Selective Channel, and Improved Channel

Traits: Sacred Conduit and Exalted of the society

So I have a couple questions for me cleric. These questions are mostly about the skeleton template and how it would affect my companion/control/animated (I don't think he will ever be animating any but who knows) minions. I'm hoping to have them focus on ranged combat.

1.) Does a skeleton have bow proficiency?
- If not how might one gain proficiency or use a ranged weapon in some other way

2.) Would a skeleton of say a manticore keep it's spikes from it's tail? Is this a possible option for a skeleton focused on ranged combat? Is this a good option for this?

When I say optimize what I mean is pick the best abilities. He won't be a combat beast or anything.

I want to play a halfling Ki Mystic Monk of the Lotus

I'm looking for feats and items that will make character decent. He's going to basically be aiding allies by flanking, neutralizing enemies, and helping allies reroll saves/attacks.

I want to take the lucky halfling feat.

I'm trying to find other feats, items, or ideas that will work with this character concept.

Any advise?

If a Favored Class Alternative choice gives you more uses of a class ability a day but a variant takes this class ability away and gives you a different one do you lose the extra uses or do they now count for the new ability?

I haven't found anything so I'm assuming you lose the bonus. Am I missing something?

A divine caster (cleric) wearing full-plate and tower shield. He is not proficient with either. He has a strength of 8. He casts ant-haul at the beginning of each pathfinder society module. he's lvl 3.

Can someone explain to me the penalties he is going to get? As far as I can tell all he receives is a huge penalty to his attack bonus. and a large armor check penalty. Am i correct?

Hey guys,

I didn't make this variant and honestly I've only minimally looked over it. I'd appreciate it and I hope you find it interesting to look over this and let me know what you think. It is designed to allow the alchemist to enter the arcane archer PrC. A player of mine designed it and would like to use it in the up and coming continuation of my campaign. (they are lvl 10)

Alchemical Archer ( Arcane Archer variant )
Spells per Day: At the indicated levels, an Alchemical Archer gains new extracts per day as if he had also gained a level in Alchemist class. The Alchemical Archer also increases the number of bombs per day he can make and the damage those bombs do, although at a slower rate then a Alchemist of equal level; for every two indicated levels the number of bombs per day increases by 1, for every three indicated levels the damage increases by +1d6 ( +1 bomb per day at 3rd, 6th, 9th & +1d6 damage at 4th and 8th ).

Enhance Arrows: At 1st level, every nonmagical arrow the Alchemical Archer notches and lets fly becomes magical, gaining a +1 alchemical bonus. Unlike magic weapons created by normal means, the archer need not spend gold to accomplish this task. However, an Alchemical Archer's enhanced arrows only function for him.
At 3rd level, every nonmagical arrow fired by an Alchemical Archer is infused with a small amount of the power of his bombs. His arrows gain the flaming elemental quality, if he has the ability to change the damage type of his bombs he can also choose that damage type for his arrows instead of fire. At 7th level, this ability improves to the elemental burst quality but is still limited to only fire unless other energies are available for his bombs.
At 5th level, every nonmagical arrow fired by the Alchemical Archer gains the distance quality.
At 9th level, every nonmagical arrow fired by the Alchemical Archer gains one of the following aligned weapon qualities: anarchic, axiomatic, holy, or unholy. The archer cannot choose an ability that is the opposite of his alignment.

Discoveries: At 2nd level and every even level gained, the Alchemical Archer makes an incredible alchemical discovery relating to his bombs. unless otherwise noted an Alchemical Archer cannot select an individual discovery more then once. Some discoveries can only be made if certain prerequisites are fulfilled first, the archer uses his combined Alchemist and Alchemical Archer levels for qualifying for Alchemical Archer discoveries. The DC of any saving throw called for by a discovery is equal to 10 +1/2 the combined Alchemist & Alchemical Archer levels + the archers Intelligence modifier. Discoveries that modify bombs that are marked with an asterisk do not stack. Only one such discovery can be applied to an individual bomb. The archer may pick from the following list of discoveries -

Acid Bomb*see Advanced Players Guide, pages 29-31 for description)

Bomb Arrow: An Alchemical Archer gains the ability to make some or all of his bombs in the tip of his arrows. When the arrow is fired, the bomb’s area is centered where the arrow lands ( requiring a successful ranged attack, unlike the ranged touch attacks normally required for thrown bombs ). This ability allows the archer to use the bow’s range rather than the normal range of a thrown bomb. A bomb used in this way uses its normal activation time and the Alchemical Archer can fire the arrow as part of the activation. The arrow must be fired during the round the bomb is activated or it explodes centered on the archer.

Concussive Bomb*: (see Advanced Players Guide, pages 29-31 for description)

Delayed Bomb: (see Advanced Players Guide, pages 29-31 for description)

Dispelling Bomb: (see Advanced Players Guide, pages 29-31 for description)

Explosive Bomb*: (see Advanced Players Guide, pages 29-31 for description)

Fast Bombs: (see Advanced Players Guide, pages 29-31 for description)

Force Bomb*: (see Advanced Players Guide, pages 29-31 for description)

Frost Bomb: (see Advanced Players Guide, pages 29-31 for description)

Inferno Bomb*: (see Advanced Players Guide, pages 29-31 for description)

Madness Bomb: (see Advanced Players Guide, pages 29-31 for description)

Phase Arrow: An Alchemical Archer can launch an arrow at a target known to him within range, and the arrow travels to the target in a straight path, passing through any nonmagical barrier or wall in its way (any magical barrier stops the arrow). This ability negates cover, concealment, armor, and shield modifiers, but otherwise the attack is rolled normally. Using this ability is a standard action (and shooting the arrow is part of the action). An Alchemical Archer can use this ability once per day for every three levels of Alchemical Archer class. The Alchemical Archer must be at least 8th level before selecting this discovery.
Poison Bomb*: (see Advanced Players Guide, pages 29-31 for description)
Precise Bomb: (see Advanced Players Guide, pages 29-31 for description)
Rain of Fire: In lieu of his regular attacks, once per day an Alchemical Archer can fire a Bomb Arrow at each and every target within his bow's range, to a maximum of one target per Alchemical Archer level gained. Each attack uses the archer's primary attack bonus, and each enemy may only be targeted by a single arrow. The Alchemical Archer expends bombs normally when he uses this ability. The Alchemical Archer must have the Bomb Arrow & Fast Bomb Discoveries and be at least 10th level before selecting this discovery.

Scorched Earth Arrow: Once per day The Alchemical Archer can fire an Bomb Arrow that deals damage to a larger area then normal. With a successful attack, all creatures within a five foot radius of the target take bomb damage equal to the target and catch fire like the target. Additionally, all creatures within another ten foot radius take splash bomb damage. The Alchemical Archer expends bombs normally when he uses this ability. The Alchemical Archer must have the Bomb Arrow & Explosive Bomb Discoveries and be at least 10th level before selecting this discovery.

Seeker Arrow: An Alchemical Archer can launch an arrow at a target known to him within range, and the arrow travels to the target, even around corners. Only an unavoidable obstacle or the limit of the arrow's range prevents the arrow's flight. This ability negates cover and concealment modifiers, but otherwise the attack is rolled normally. Using this ability is a standard action (and shooting the arrow is part of the action). An Alchemical Archer can use this ability once per day plus one additional time for every three levels of Alchemical Archer class. The Alchemical Archer must be at least 6th level before selecting this discovery.
Shock Bomb: (see Advanced Players Guide, pages 29-31 for description)
Sticky Bomb: (see Advanced Players Guide, pages 29-31 for description)
Stink Bomb: (see Advanced Players Guide, pages 29-31 for description)

Walking Bomb: Once per day the Alchemical Archer can create a special type of bomb arrow with no immediate splash affect that forces the successfully struck target to make a fortitude save or continue taking bomb damage for 1d4 rounds +1 round per Intelligence modifier of the Alchemical Archer. If the target of the attack is slain within the duration of the extra damage the target's corpse explodes dealing splash damage to its surroundings. The Alchemical Archer expends a normal bomb when he uses this ability. The Alchemical Archer must have the Bomb Arrow & Sticky Bomb Discoveries and be at least 14th level before selecting this discovery.

Thanks for reading and let me know what you think please.

Edit: formated to hopefully make it more readable

I'm considering making a gnome trapsmith rogue for pathfinder society....

1. Did I miss the rule somewhere saying I can't do this?

2. My understanding of the Quick Trapsmith rogue talent is that I can take a full-round action to place a trap (I'll mostly be using bear traps since they are the only traps w/o ridiculous prices) in a location... at which point it will go off if someone is standing in that location?

3. if they fail there DC for Perception on the trap... do I get sneak attack damage on the attack roll?

4. will this idea be fun? My other two characters are lvl 3 and 4 (barbarian and wizard) and they are totally legit... this gnome is just going to be fun to play =D

Lastly, I know this topic is more appropriate for the society channel, however, I posted it there and didn't get very many responses. I thought I would get more of a response here.

I'm considering making a gnome trapsmith rogue for pathfinder society....

1. Did I miss the rule somewhere saying I can't do this?

2. My understanding of the Quick Trapsmith rogue talent is that I can take a full-round action to place a trap (I'll mostly be using bear traps since they are the only traps w/o ridiculous prices) in a location... at which point it will go off if someone is standing in that location?

3. if they fail there DC for Perception on the trap... do I get sneak attack damage on the attack roll?

4. will this idea be fun? My other two characters are lvl 3 and 4 (barbarian and wizard) and they are totally legit... this gnome is just going to be fun to play =D

Protection from Arrows
School abjuration; Level alchemist 2, sorcerer/wizard 2, summoner 2

Casting Time 1 standard action

Components V, S, F (a piece of tortoiseshell or turtle shell)

Range touch

Target creature touched

Duration 1 hour/level or until discharged

Saving Throw Will negates (harmless); Spell Resistance yes (harmless)

The warded creature gains resistance to ranged weapons. The subject gains damage reduction 10/magic against ranged weapons. This spell doesn't grant you the ability to damage creatures with similar damage reduction. Once the spell has prevented a total of 10 points of damage per caster level (maximum 100 points), it is discharged.

My questions are... does protection from arrows provide DR against a ranged ammo with an enhancement bonus? Does protection from arrows provide DR against a ranged weapon with an enhancement bonus?

I think the answer is yes for the first one and no to the second one.

I have been interested in Ravagug for my campaign. I can't seem to pinpoint where the Pit of Gormuz is.

Can anyone help me?

Like it's near (insert location here)

Post your favorite or the coolest elf name you've used or can think of!

I'm interested in starting a dwarven invulnerable rage barbarian.
Racial Variant: SR gained
Feats: Raging Vitality, Fast Healing, and Toughness
Rage Powers: Renewed vigor and improved DR
Items: Pearly White Ioun Stone or Ring of Regeneration

First, my question is the boards interpretation of the feat "Fast Healing" (found in the APG) and how it would interact with the Pearly White Ioun Stone or Ring of Regeneration. The thing that I am curious about is that does the health regained from the Pearly White Ioun Stone or Ring of Regeneration trigger the Fast Healing feat?

Second, in your opinion is this combination over powered? Does it break the game? If you're a GM would you allow it in your game?

Third, i'm also considering implanting it in my skin via seeker of secrets rules. Should I or should I not?

In my Golarian campaign Grask Uldeth has risen above the other orc warlords in Belkzen Hold and has united the tribes through shear might.

The PCs have reason (i'm not going to explain the whole campaign) to prevent this.

Grask is launching an attack on Lastwall to finally put an end to their annoying blockade from the more decadent nations south of Lastwall.

How would I handle a war in the game?

opinions? ideas? creativity?

I'm curious what the boards view on the Dorn-dergar is. It seems a little over powered to me. It is a reach weapon that does a 1d10 and for a single feat (the dorn-dergar mastery feat from the dwarf book) you can wield it 1 handed... this would allow you to wield 2 of them... 2h fighting with a 1d10 reach weapon seems a little over powered to me?

Does anyone else see this as OP?

So barbarians are my favorite class....

I'd like to know peoples opinions on weather they are a good class.

Is it just a class to dip into?

It seems to me that the majority of people dislike or despise dwarfs...

Can someone explain why?

Bonus points if your explanation is funny or creative.

I have recently been playing a low charisma dwarf rogue and let me tell you it's been a blast. I love being silly and doing ill advised social interactions. Just a complete vanilla look on his face all the time until he realizes what every else is talking about is hilarious.

This dwarf has a charisma of 5 and has been near catatonic many times due to charisma damage (from drugs lol). All of the players and all but 1 character loves my character and thinks he's great.

So why does everyone hate low charisma.... it's hilariously awesome.... and fun!

No one has any experience or ideas? I thought it was a really cool idea

Excuse me if this has been discussed else where but....

Is anyone else afraid pathfinder is becoming a mmorpg.

Ugh... taunts

So what I would like to know is
1.) do you like these spells and what they offer
2.) where there previously any "taunt like" spells or abilities?
3.) as a DM or player have you experienced a player using them and how did they affect your game.

Thanks for posting.

I like the idea of having a defender who stand his ground until someone or something bypasses him.... at which point he goes into a frenzy until that person or monster is destroyed. Can these to classes be combined?

Things I know of

Spell Focus
Greater Spell Focus
Elemental Focus
Greater Elemental Focus
Diviner's Delvings (i think.... can't remember)
General applicable stat increase

How else might I boost the DC on my spells?

I guess I don't understand the benefit this offers. Can someone explain the purpose of this ability?

Are there any items, magics, or techniques that can allow a rogue to hide when the enemy has these abilities?

I'm going; 25 point buy; Level 7; probably a APG rogue but I'm open to suggestions.... I like dwarfs but I know everyone is going to say go human or elf.

I'm only using the core rule book and the APG

I need help with deciding on feat trees

Class options

Item options

also any other comments are welcome as long as they are constructive.

Powerful:

I like the idea of scrying an opponent and having analyze dweomer up, now you know what magical items they have and what they do.... bonus!

Arcane sight is good in tandem for determining what spellcasting or spell-like abilities it has.

To be very simple in my question; is a wizards spell book a magical item?

Also some supplementary questions. Would detect magic reveal it to be so? If analyze dweomer was used and the spell book was the focus of it... would it reveal the spells inside and how to activate them?

Any input is appreciated but keep the posts simple if you can. (I've got a small brain)

Self concerned bump

Could an Invulnerable Rager Barbarian be a viable tank? I'm not good with math and a lot of other people are so? Sorry if this has been beat to death before. I know low levels are fine with barbs but once you get to lvl 5-10 could he tank?