Class(ic) Introductions: The Oracle [Pathfinder 2nd Edition]
55Hello Travelers & Tourists!
Welcome back to Class(ic) Introductions - a series where we take a look at different classes in TTRPGs & discuss what they have to offer players! Today, we're taking a look at one of the most complex & challenging classes in Pathfinder 2nd Edition - The Oracle!
The Oracle is a Divine Spellcaster, but one who gained access to their magic without the guidance or care of a deity, leading the Oracle into suffering a dangerous & devastating curse! The Oracle is a "Power at a Price" style class that offers a very unique take on spellcasting in Pathfinder 2nd Edition.
However, many people have claimed that the Oracle's incredible complexity, mixed with "lackluster" class options, leads to an overall disappointing play experience. Is this true?
Well, today, I'm going to be examining the Oracle through the lens of seven questions to help us understand what this unique class has to offer:
#1: What is the Oracle's Class Role?
#2: How Complex is the Oracle?
#3: What are the Key Terms & Concepts to know for an Oracle?
#4: What are the Oracle's Strengths?
#5: What are the Oracle's Weaknesses?
#6: What Build Options does the Oracle offer?
#7: How can I get the most out of an Oracle in play?
Here are some Time Stamps to help you navigate this video:
00:00 - Teaser
00:39 - Title Screen
01:23 - Introduction
04:53 - All Hail the O.R.C. Product Spotlight [w/ Team+]
07:31 - Oracles in Pathfinder 1e vs. Pathfinder 2e
09:03 - Q#1: Class Role
12:20 - Q#2: Complexity Rating
16:09 - Q#3: Key Terms & Concepts
17:26 - Mystery & Curse (Subclass)
23:18 - Revelation Spells & Cursebound
26:03 - Signature Spells
28:42 - Fortune, Misfortune, & Metamagic
32:04 - Q#4: Strengths - Spellcasting
36:11 - Focus Spells & Focus Points
38:37 - Wait! Can I actually...?
42:05 - Q#5: Weaknesses - You're Cursed
44:46 - Offensive Spellcasting
45:30 - Q#6: Build Options - Overview
48:10 - Ancestors Mystery
51:46 - Battle Mystery
54:13 - Bones Mystery
56:32 - Cosmos Mystery
58:39 - Flames Mystery
1:00:11 - Life Mystery
1:01:41 - Lore Mystery
1:03:43 - Song Mystery (Team+ Content)
1:06:02 - Tempest Mystery
1:07:50 - Time Mystery
1:09:58 - Q#7: Getting the Most - You're a Spellcaster
1:10:33 - Mitigate Your Curse, but do not Fear it!
1:12:51 - A Natural Party Face
1:13:37 - Archetypes Work Well for You
1:16:53 - Closing Thoughts
Of course, I want to send a huge shout-out to Team+ for their support of the Open RPG Creative License! You can check out their work over on Pathfinder Infinite - and you can get the product featured in today's video at a discount by following this link:
https://www.pathfinderinfinite.com/browse.php?discount=9446ce7c47
You can learn more about the Oracle Class by checking out Archives of Nethys at this link:
https://2e.aonprd.com/Classes.aspx?ID=14
Also, I highly recommend RPGBot's series on Pathfinder 2e's classes! Here is a highly informative link to their article on the Oracle:
https://rpgbot.net/p2/characters/classes/oracle/
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