Editing Commander (Pathfinder) (section)

==5E==
The porting to 5E has made the Commander less dependent on any specific sphere in order to operate. Instead of boosting Shouts and Tactics, the Commander instead spends bonus actions to grant allies attacks and spends reactions to add a bonus to ally skill checks with a die of increasing value (giving vibes of [[Bard|Bardic Inspiration]] but with less set-up). Helping matters is that the lack of BAB means that they aren't so utterly damned to the back lines even if they just stick with simple weapons.

The various subclasses don't dip into casting, but instead give different variations to how the Commander leads their forces.
*'''Defender''' focuses on the Patrol part of the Guardian sphere, giving extra attacks when triggering reactions and being able to use commands to debuff enemies attacking the party.
*'''Drill Sergeant''' gives the Gladiator sphere and the ability to issue commands when using Boasts. The more useful feature is the ability to share a talent with allies during a rest, adding to their effectiveness in combat.
*'''General''' gives you something more akin to the classic PF Commander by providing the Warleader sphere. Not only does this give serious buffs to the sphere's tactics, but it also offers an extra use of Command and buffs to party initiative.
*'''Politician''' provides the Leadership sphere for a special lackey. This is where the ability to call in specialists got ported, here as specialized but temporary lackeys.

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