Class(ic) Introductions: The Kineticist [Rage of Elements - Pathfinder 2e]
45Hello Travelers & Tourists,
Welcome back to Class(ic) Introductions, a series that takes a "big picture" view of what different classes in TTRPGs have to offer players at the gaming table! Today, we're taking a look at the newest class in Pathfinder 2nd Edition - The Kineticist!
The Kineticist occupies a strange niche in Pathfinder 2e, not perfectly fitting the mold of a Martial or Magical character, but solidly filling the role of Blaster or Striker in any adventuring party! I personally really enjoy the 2nd Edition update of the Kineticist & consider it to be a fantastic addition to the system!
Following the normal pattern for this series, we will be examining the Kineticist through the lens of seven specific questions:
1) What is the Class Role of the Kineticist?
2) How Complex is the Kineticist to Build & Play?
3) What are the Key Terms & Concepts for the Kineticist?
4) What are the Strengths of the Kineticist?
5) What are the Weaknesses of the Kineticist?
6) What Build Options does the Kineticist offer?
7) How can I "Get the Most" out of the Kineticist?
Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:
00:00 - Teaser
00:36 - Title Screen
01:20 - Introduction
03:58 - Core Questions
05:51 - YouTube Call to Action Stuff
06:44 - Class Role
10:06 - Complexity Ratings
16:20 - Key Terms & Concepts
18:22 - Composite
19:33 - Impulses
21:01 - Infusion
22:20 - Overflow
24:04 - Stance
25:25 - Some Rules Clarifications
29:12 - Counteracting
30:23 - Channel Elements & Kinetic Aura
34:09 - Base Kinesis
36:40 - Elemental Blast
41:40 - Extract Element
43:37 - Impulse & Gate Junctions
46:34 - Reflow Elements
47:32 - Class Strengths
52:39 - Class Weaknesses
58:59 - Build Your Own Subclass Design
1:00:02 - Single vs. Dual Gate
1:02:16 - Expand the Portal vs. Fork the Path
1:04:44 - Elemental Options (General Discussion)
1:07:16 - Building Backwards - Composite Impulses
1:09:12 - For Extremely Specialized Builds
1:09:58 - Getting the Most
1:12:58 - Closing Thoughts
The Kineticist is a very complex class, and this video is only an introductory look at what it has to offer. If you're interested in learning more, I recommend reading up on the Kineticist through the following resources.
First, here's the link to the class on Archives of Nethys:
https://2e.aonprd.com/Classes.aspx?ID=23
Here's another useful guide from the site RPGbot:
https://rpgbot.net/p2/characters/classes/kineticist/
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