Despite having zero spellcasting, a thaumaturge still get magic abilities from their items. Think of it as fantasy-Batman. No superpowers (spellcasting) but enough gadgets (implements) and the know-how to use them to be just as powerful, and a big influence on studying enemies to learn how best to approach the situation.
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Summoner? I hardly know’er!
Whether you use the unchained or “chained” version, the Summoner in 1e had perhaps the most capacity for shenanigans, both for power and flavor. Summoner in 2e is a good deal less complex and overpowered than before.
Oh, Oh, Oh, It’s Magus
The latest book for Pathfinder 2e is out with two returning classes: the magus and summoner. Magus is conceptually exactly what I was looking for as a kid (as far as the magic-sword thing goes). Make your sword catch on fire and hit someone with a lightning burst from the sword? Holy cow, this is awesome!
A Bard for Every Occasion
To begin my long list of characters, I have to show off a bard. It is my firm belief that bards are the best class in all games. That is not necessarily the strongest or most deadly; just best. I strive to make the best, most fun bard characters possible.
It Builds Character
Before making a bunch of characters – and there will be a BUNCH of character builds – I want to explore party makeups as a whole. A lot of this might be common knowledge to folks who’ve been playing rpgs for a long time, but for anyone who doesn’t fall into that group or for anyone who just wants context for my ramblings, these are my thoughts.
Andrew D. Geels 