Does a Half-Elf qualify for Elf archetypes and prestige class requirements?

[Bling]

Just making sure I understand the RAW stating "Elf Blood: Half-elves count as both elves and humans for any effect related to race."

Thanks

[blackbloodtroll]

Yes.

[Bling]

Thanks.

[blackbloodtroll]

See this FAQ.

[AbsolutGrndZer0]

However, just for full disclosure, last I heard if you are playing in a PFS game, the answer is no. That is, archetypes are an exception in PFS, not sure why though, since I don't really play PFS myself.

[Bling]

Why would that be the case if there is a FAQ on this same issue?

[blackbloodtroll]

PFS has it's own houserules.

Though, there is some Elf only stuff still available to Half-Elves in PFS.

[Paladin of Baha-who?]

Any race-specific feat, spell, or archetype in the Advanced Race Guide is only allowed for that race, not half-races, in PFS. Race-specific feats, archetypes, prestige classes, etc. from other sources can be taken by half-races, as the ruling as far as I know only applies to the ARG.

[Nefreet]

It's colloquially referred to as a "race restriction clause", and it only really applies to the Advanced Race Guide, Goblins of Golarion, and maybe one other.

Other than those few exceptions you're free to choose other races' goodies if you have an ability that lets you (like being a Half-race, or taking the Racial Heritage feat).

[Bling]

I see. Thanks.

[LazarX]

AbsolutGrndZer0 wrote:

However, just for full disclosure, last I heard if you are playing in a PFS game, the answer is no. That is, archetypes are an exception in PFS, not sure why though, since I don't really play PFS myself.

PFS has a house rule that racial archetypes are for that race only. No exceptions allowed to the rule.

That said, remember that certain PrC's like Arcane Archer, have bee de-raced.