Spell Slinger's Academy: Spellcasting 101 - Understanding Spellcasting in Pathfinder 2nd Edition
23Hello Travelers & Tourists!
Welcome to the first video in a new series I hope to slowly fill out in the coming months - a deep dive into Spellcasting in Pathfinder 2nd Edition! I am a huge fan of spell casters in any TTRPG, and despite some online debates about spell casting in Pathfinder 2nd Edition, I find there is a lot to love about Paizo's approach to this classic fantasy trope!
Still, I also know that a lot of people feel overwhelmed by Spellcasting rules & the overwhelming amount of options they present. So, in this series, I want to dive into the ins & outs of spellcasting in Pathfinder 2nd Edition!
In this video, I want to take a look at the "Basic Spellcasting Rules" found in the Player Core's Spellcasting chapter! These six pages cover about 90% of what you need to know to be able to function effectively as a spell caster in this game, and grasping these basic rules will carry you an incredible distance.
Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:
00:00 - Teaser
00:17 - Title Screen
01:01 - Introduction
04:37 - Today's Topics: The "Basics"
08:37 - What is Spellcasting? (Spell Slots)
16:26 - Prepared vs. Spontaneous Casting
29:43 - Heightening Spells
38:30 - The "Almost" Spells: Cantrips, Focus Spells, & Innate Spells
51:57 - Casting Spells: Requirements & Costs
1:00:45 - Reading Spell Entries
1:11:49 - Spell Attack, Spell DCs, & Defenses
1:19:31 - Four Essences & Four Traditions
1:27:58 - Misc. Topics
1:38:59 - Closing Thoughts
If you would like to check out these topics on Archives of Nethys, you can follow this link:
https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=2221
In future videos, I will dive into other Spellcasting topics that are a little more complicated or involved, such as Traits, Spellshape Rules, Counteracting, Rituals, "Wave" Casting Classes, & Variant Spellcasting. If there are specific topics you'd like to see me cover as part of this series, please let me know!
I want these videos to be a resource to anyone trying to learn more about playing a Spellcaster in Pathfinder 2nd Edition.
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