Pathfinder 1E Brawler version from new Advanced Class Guide (Pathfinder)

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Has anyone had a chance to play the new brawler class yet? If so, what did you think about it?

 

[(Psi)SeveredHead]

Has anyone had a chance to play the new brawler class yet? If so, what did you think about it?

I only got to play one in the playtest, and only up to 4th-level. I couldn't legitimately take Weapon Specialization at that level, because I didn't get a feat that level. Of course, I used martial flexibility to pick it up... I also picked up Improved Trip when facing certain opponent types. Yay!

It was very cool. I suspect it's a bit weaker than the fighter at higher levels. It might actually deal more damage, but it doesn't get the fighter's "weapon training". Given the brawler's high damage, it doesn't need the damage boost, but the attack boost would be nice. I need to see some generic brawlers before I can do a useful comparison.

Some of the abilities are a bit weak, but that's alright, there's still loads of feat choices. If my group ever starts another Pathfinder game, I'll play a brawler, and either take or "yoga" my way into taking every charge feat, so I can make Flying Kick a part of gameplay.