Pathfinder 1E First Pathfinder Character

[Glade Riven]

On Rebuilding: Pathfinder, as written, doesn't have many specific rebuilding rules. Oh, a few classes here and there can change a spell at level-up or something, but unlike 4e, Pathfinder encourages DM discression. Typically, the rule of thumb seems to be someone can change something at level-up, like a feat (you can't swap out a feat that is a prereq for something you already have). Full rebuilds can be allowed, but rarely. It really comes down to what the Game Master will let you get away with.

For Pathfinder Society, as far as I know it doesn't really matter if you change up your character between sessions.

 

[Dingo333]

In homebrews, I have seen HP done several ways

Max each level (if you are a wizard 6+con+anything else special(favored class for example))
Average per size d6=4, d8=5, d10=6, d12=7. Then add con and whatever else
Roll each level, you roll each level, can get very low can get max.

I do not know what PFS does, think it is max but may be wrong

Your Base attack Bonus is whatever it lists in the class table (5th level fighter has +5, 10th has +10/+5). A 5th level Fighter/5th level Wizard has +7/+2(5 from fighter, 2 from wizard and since the total is 6 or greater, you get a second attack with most weapons).

It is further modified by your Strength or Dexterity, based on range vs melee and weapon size and weapon finesse feat. Say you have a Dex of 14, that is +2 with ranged attacks and any melee attack you use with weapon finesse.

You can gain additional attacks by feats and weapons like Two Weapon Fighting (off hand attack) and quarterstaffs (double weapons, basically tailor made to 2 weapon fighting).

If you have natural attacks (like a druid wild shape) you use your BaB (5th level druid, +3) plus your STR (could be Dex but is unlikely and later on pointless for most Wild shapes). You do not gain additional attacks from a high BaB. You can only use any natural weapon once in a full attack.

 

[IronWolf]

I've looked at the possible Druid, Cleric or Wizard option all of which reflect my favourite playstyles. My only conern is that from the guides and stories, casters don't typically gain merit until the 4th-6th lvs typically. And in organized play, when you're capped and lv 12, appears such a waste to find 1/3 or 1/4 of the character's contributions to be so minimal.

Eh, casters might not be all awesome firepower at lower levels, but they can certainly make a noticeable impact even at first level. A well placed grease spell can change the tide of the battle in a single round.

 

[IronWolf]

For Pathfinder Society, as far as I know it doesn't really matter if you change up your character between sessions.

You are not allowed to rebuild your character between sessions in PFS play. There are some exceptions to this, like if they allowed some play test material into PFS and then that class changed upon release. But as normal course of action, rebuilding is not allowed.

I do not know what PFS does, think it is max but may be wrong

Max at 1st level, then follow the chart in the Guide to Pathfinder Society Organized Play.

 

[Akarashi]

You are not allowed to rebuild your character between sessions in PFS play. There are some exceptions to this, like if they allowed some play test material into PFS and then that class changed upon release. But as normal course of action, rebuilding is not allowed.




Max at 1st level, then follow the chart in the Guide to Pathfinder Society Organized Play.

Ah kay, thank you very much!

 

[Akarashi]

Hey everyone,

So I've decided to start with a simple ranged bow fighter.
I just had a few questions regarding feat interactions.

Would the Rapid Fire and Manyshot feats stack together in conjunction with a full action attack?

Meaning would you get 2 attacks from base 6 attack, 2 arrows on the first attack from manyshot and an additional attack from rapid fire?

 

[Ixis]

I believe you mean rapid shot and manyshot, correct? Rapid shot is required for manyshot.

The action would be two attacks at -2 (so base 4). If the first attack hits roll damage twice, then take the second shot. Rapid shot is akin to firing one arrow after the other very quickly, while manyshot is like nocking two arrows at the same time.

 

[Akarashi]

Yeah, Sorry that's what I meant
So you don't get the additional attack from had a base 6 attack? Or do all penalties subtract from your base?..

 

[Dingo333]

you would still have the second (third?) shot. The penalty for this shot is -2 aswell so your base is -1. Depending on your dex, this may still be a good shot to take though.

 

[Akarashi]

Mmkay, right.

Few more questions :s
What base attack bonus is used with the rapid shot attack ie, 6/1 .
When purchasing composite bows, can you upgrade the bow's strength score or do you need to buy an entirely new bow in Pathfinder Society. Just wondering if its worth bothering with a composite bow with the new toon or just get a regular longbow until I can afford a 3 strength score one.

Edit: when making multiple attacks via manyshot, rapid shot and a 6 base bonus, do you have to delcare targets before making the attacks or can you choose targets as you make each attack?