Let's Test the "Illusion of Choice" of Pathfinder 2e in a Combat | Tactics & Strategies Part 2!
2,200PART 2 (with the deleted battle): • Tactics in a BRUTAL Boss Fight in Pat...
Is there an "illusion of choice" in Pathfinder 2e? Let's use a demonstration combat to see what happens when we repeat MMO-style "rotations." Let's look at tactics and strategies in a LEVEL 5 combat! (This video originally had a 2nd battle! That will be released in a separate video shortly.)
Also see PART 1 "This Ain't D&D: Tactics + Strategies for Pathfinder 2e, Part 1 (Basic/Skill Actions)":
• This Ain't D&D: Tactics + Strategies ...
This is the "Don't Attack 3 Times!" video I refer to:
• 3 Strikes and You're Out! | Quantifyi...
CORRECTION: The fighter's Bravery class feature prevents him from being Frightened at 1:08:53. At 1:15:46, his Trip required a free hand, which was easy enough to get by Releasing his sword or shield. (Releasing is a free action)
0:00 - Introduction
2:51 - Pathfinder 2e = Many Feats!
4:16 - Our Character Builds
14:29 - COMBAT!
15:24 - Swashbuckler's Tumble Behind, Impaling Finisher
19:55 - Fighter's Double Slice
22:42 - Ranger's Hunted Shot
33:49 - Druid's Wild Shape
45:16 - TAKE TWO
45:42 - Planning + Party Roles
46:45 - Not getting isolated
48:43 - Fighter's choices
49:20 - Aid
51:56 - Ranger's choices, Quick Draw
54:22 - Attack of Opportunity?
55:24 - Druid: Recall Knowledge, and Spells
59:50 - Escape helped by Aid
1:03:07 - NOT using a Finisher?
1:07:44 - Fighter's Reactive Shield
1:13:20 - Delaying a Finisher, + Confident Finisher
1:15:46 - Using Assurance to Trip
1:17:24 - NOT using Hunt Prey!
1:19:22 - Closing Statement
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