quick newbie multiclassing questions

[pickin_grinnin]

I haven't multiclassed in Pathfinder before, and have a couple of quick questions:

Let's say I have a 3rd level fighter, and when I advance to the next level I add the first level of rogue. When I gain another level, can I choose whether I add it to the figher or rogue classes? In other words, can I flip back and forth with each level when it comes to determining with multiclass choice advances?

Also, what is the limit on the number of classes I can add when I multiclass? I know I wouldn't want to do that, but (in theory) could I have four or five different ones in play?

Thanks much!

[Dasrak]

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In other words, can I flip back and forth with each level when it comes to determining with multiclass choice advances?

Yup, you're always free to change which class you level up as.

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Also, what is the limit on the number of classes I can add when I multiclass?

There is no limit. In theory, you could have one level of every class in existence... not that this would be a good idea.

Generally, the best strategy for multi-classing is to focus primarily on one class, and then take a few levels in some other classes that synergize with it.

[Nefreet]

Just remember that the same amount of experience is required for, say, a 3rd level Fighter to either level up to 4th, or become a Fighter-3/Rogue-1.

[pickin_grinnin]

Many thanks, Dasrak and Nefreet. That tells me what I need to know - I appreciate it!

[Under A Bleeding Sun]

Also, don't dip rogue. They made the slayer for a reason.

[pickin_grinnin]

Bleeding Sun - That's interesting. So you can multiclass two hybrid classes?

[Nefreet]

Yes. The "multiclassing hybrid classes with their parent class restriction" was removed from the original playtest when the ACG went to final print.

[Seranov]

Dasrak wrote:

In theory, you could have one level of every class in existence... not that this would be a good idea.

Not anymore! There are more than 20 classes now! ;)

[kinevon]

Seranov wrote:

Dasrak wrote:

In theory, you could have one level of every class in existence... not that this would be a good idea.

Not anymore! There are more than 20 classes now! ;)

Since there are guidelines for how to handle games past 20th level, level 20 is not a restriction on multi-classing....

Caveat: For most games, unless they are using the fractional BAB rules, you may wind up several levels in with a BAB still at +0.

As an example, Rogue 1/Cleric 1/Druid 1/Wizard 1/Sorcerer 1 would be a 5th level PC with a +0 BaB....