Editing Psychic Warrior (section)

==Pathfinder==
When Dreamscarred Press took advantage of psionics being [[Open Gaming License]] content to make a [[Pathfinder]] version, they gave the class actual class features in the form of Paths. A path gives a pair of bonus powers (one at 1st level, the other at 3rd), which can be manifested for free without augments by expending psionic focus and be manifested as part of an attack after level 6. Paths also give a bonus in one of three skills as well a trance (ability active when they have psionic focus) and maneuver (ability that can be used by expending said focus). Eventually a second path may be selected. It also gets to count as having full BAB for the purpose of qualifying for feats and has 4 skill points per level instead of two.

One notable archetype for the Pathfinder version of the class is Pathwalker. Pathwalker trades several bonus feats, their ability to count as having full BAB, and a late game limited use ability to have multiple trances up for maneuvers like a ''[[Book of Nine Swords|Path of War]]'' class. Pathwalker has a set of exclusive, discipline based, Paths them must take, instead of the normal ones, that are more narrow in application than the default ones and lack the "advanced ___ path" feat support, so this is actually a hidden nerf. What this does do however is give them 6th level powers and 6th level maneuvers from three disciplines (but they can grab higher level maneuvers with feats), making them quite versatile.

Another important archetype is the Meditant. This gives the Psychic Warrior access to monk unarmed strikes and AC in exchange for weapon and armor proficiency. In other words, it's [[Awesome|Tashalatora without a tax of two levels and two feats]]. See above for what you can do with it, modify for Pathfinder, and unleash the smack on all who stand in your way.