Skill Points per Level


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Just to clarify, in the 3.5 PHB for each class there is a set amount of skill points, such as the Cleric has a starting skill points at 1st Level at 2 + Int Modifier X 4. But there is no multiplier for any of the skill points available at 1st Level as I can see. Is this correct, or is there errata for this?


MikeTheMerciless wrote:
Just to clarify, in the 3.5 PHB for each class there is a set amount of skill points, such as the Cleric has a starting skill points at 1st Level at 2 + Int Modifier X 4. But there is no multiplier for any of the skill points available at 1st Level as I can see. Is this correct, or is there errata for this?

No, there is no multiplier. Instead, any class skill you put 1 or more ranks into gives you a +3 bonus to that skill.

Example: A first level rogue with a dex of 16 puts 1 rank into hide, so the skill modifier is: 1(rank) + 3(class skill) + 3(dex) = +7


MikeTheMerciless wrote:
Just to clarify, in the 3.5 PHB for each class there is a set amount of skill points, such as the Cleric has a starting skill points at 1st Level at 2 + Int Modifier X 4. But there is no multiplier for any of the skill points available at 1st Level as I can see. Is this correct, or is there errata for this?

Are you asking about Pathfinder's skills (in which case you are in the right place), or the WotC PHB for 3.5 (in which case the thread should be moved)?


I wondered if the Pathfinder rules were accurately written. I didn't know about the +3 Class skill feature.

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