Class(ic) Introductions: The Magus [Pathfinder 2nd Edition]
63Hello Travelers & Tourists,
Welcome back to Class(ic) Introductions - a series that takes a big picture look at various classes in TTRPGs & asks what they offer for players interested in that sort of character! Today, we're looking at one of the two classes added to Pathfinder 2nd Edition in Secrets of Magic: The Magus!
The Magus builds on a long-standing tradition in TTRPGs of blending swords & sorcery into one character - a master of martial AND magical might! The appeal of mastering two different domains is obvious, but many games struggle to implement these characters in a reasonable & balanced fashion.
However, Pathfinder 2nd Edition's Magus is one of my favorite takes on this style of character - and in this video, we're going to dive into what this class has to offer players, examining it's role, complexity, key concepts, strengths, weaknesses, subclasses, & general tips for play!
Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:
00:00 - Teaser
00:34 - Title Screen
01:18 - Introduction
04:31 - Magus Class Role
10:18 - Class Complexity
13:34 - Key Terms & Concepts
16:37 - Spellstrike
22:35 - Arcane Cascade
24:42 - Conflux Spells
26:22 - Magus Class Strengths
31:43 - Magus Class Weaknesses
36:12 - Magus Build Options / Subclasses
36:56 - Inexorable Iron
37:56 - Laughing Shadow
38:46 - Sparkling Targe
39:39 - Starlight Span
40:53 - Twisting Tree
43:14 - Getting the Most from the Magus
49:41 - Closing Thoughts
You can check out the Magus for free on Archives of Nethys by following this link:
https://2e.aonprd.com/Classes.aspx?ID=17
If you'd like a more in-depth examination of the options for the Magus, I recommend this article from RPGbot:
https://rpgbot.net/p2/characters/classes/magus/
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