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Gallery

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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Magos]]: the elites of the Adeptus Mechanicus.		*[[Magos]]: the elites of the Adeptus Mechanicus.

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Pathfinder 2e

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	==Pathfinder 2e==		==Pathfinder 2e==
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	The Magus in [[Pathfinder Second Edition]] had undergone a considerable rewrite in order to require less moving parts in comparison to other classes. Perhaps one of the biggest examples of this is the fact that Magi start off with proficiency in light and medium armor without the jank of having to gain proficiencies as you level up. The progression for attacks isn't too bad, but the progression on AC is quite ~~very~~ limited.		The Magus in [[Pathfinder Second Edition]] had undergone a considerable rewrite in order to require less moving parts in comparison to other classes. Perhaps one of the biggest examples of this is the fact that Magi start off with proficiency in light and medium armor without the jank of having to gain proficiencies as you level up. The progression for attacks isn't too bad, but the progression on AC is quite limited.

	The central prospect - that is, casting things from the end of a sword - remains about the same. You cast a one or two-action spell that requires you to roll to hit, but the range is shrunk to the end of your weapon. Also limiting its usefulness is that Spellstrike is now an ability that requires an action to recharge. This limitation is somewhat elevated by the fact that Spellstrike now no longer requires touch spells. A Magus starts out being able to use any Attack roll spell for Spellstrike, as early as level 2 this can be expanded into any spell that's harmful to another creature. New to this edition is the fact that you can follow-up from Spellstrike and enter a stance called ''Arcane Resonance'', which makes your attacks deal some additional damage of certain types depending on what you cast.		The central prospect - that is, casting things from the end of a sword - remains about the same. You cast a one or two-action spell that requires you to roll to hit, but the range is shrunk to the end of your weapon. Also limiting its usefulness is that Spellstrike is now an ability that requires an action to recharge. This limitation is somewhat elevated by the fact that Spellstrike now no longer requires touch spells. A Magus starts out being able to use any Attack roll spell for Spellstrike, as early as level 2 this can be expanded into any spell that's harmful to another creature. New to this edition is the fact that you can follow-up from Spellstrike and enter a stance called ''Arcane Resonance'', which makes your attacks deal some additional damage of certain types depending on what you cast.

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			==See also==
			*[[Magos]]: the elites of the Adeptus Mechanicus.


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1d4chan>JMAn: /* Pathfinder */ It doesn't cap "around" the 6th level. It just caps at 6th level. Changed to reduce bits usage and fix an error

2023-01-18T18:09:58Z

Pathfinder: It doesn't cap "around" the 6th level. It just caps at 6th level. Changed to reduce bits usage and fix an error

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	"But is it as powerful as a [[wizard]]?" screams the bloody-handed [[munchkin]], scheming some way to have his constructs make other constructs that cast infinite numbers of ''wish'' spells for more ''wish'' spells so that he can literally get whatever he wants whenever he wants.		"But is it as powerful as a [[wizard]]?" screams the bloody-handed [[munchkin]], scheming some way to have his constructs make other constructs that cast infinite numbers of ''wish'' spells for more ''wish'' spells so that he can literally get whatever he wants whenever he wants.

	Of course not, you schmuck. Magi are [[Tier System\|tier 3]], able to a variety of things well, but none so well they invalidate challenges. They gain fewer spells more slowly than wizards, but still rely quite heavily on janking spellbooks. They never get high-level spell slots either, capping out ~~around~~ the sixth level. They will never be able to break game balance like a twig, then [[Cybering\|don their robes and wizard hats]] to fuck its corpse quite like a wizard, and they don't get full base attack/feat progression and independence from any kind of resource exhaustion like a fighter. They aren't as narrowly focused as either. Hell, one can't even call them the ultimate "jack of all trades" class, as that title is ''also'' [[bard\|already taken]].		Of course not, you schmuck. Magi are [[Tier System\|tier 3]], able to a variety of things well, but none so well they invalidate challenges. They gain fewer spells more slowly than wizards, but still rely quite heavily on janking spellbooks. They never get high-level spell slots either, capping out at the sixth level. They will never be able to break game balance like a twig, then [[Cybering\|don their robes and wizard hats]] to fuck its corpse quite like a wizard, and they don't get full base attack/feat progression and independence from any kind of resource exhaustion like a fighter. They aren't as narrowly focused as either. Hell, one can't even call them the ultimate "jack of all trades" class, as that title is ''also'' [[bard\|already taken]].

	What they do have is a unique twist on the arcane caster style, and a very fun and unique way of playing the game. Magi aren't fighters and aren't wizards, and trying to play them like either will leave you the impression they suck, because they need to be played ''like magi'' to be effective.		What they do have is a unique twist on the arcane caster style, and a very fun and unique way of playing the game. Magi aren't fighters and aren't wizards, and trying to play them like either will leave you the impression they suck, because they need to be played ''like magi'' to be effective.

45.132.226.238: /* Spheres of Power */

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Spheres of Power

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	In [[Spheres of Power]], Spheres of Might and Champions of the Spheres, Magus gained some interesting archetypes, including the obligatory Spheres Magus to convert its casting to a Mid-Caster with standard 3/4 talent progression. Spell Recall is also shifted into 3/2 arcane points to 1 spell point conversion, while Knowledge Pool turns into a floating magic talent.		In [[Spheres of Power]], Spheres of Might and Champions of the Spheres, Magus gained some interesting archetypes, including the obligatory Spheres Magus to convert its casting to a Mid-Caster with standard 3/4 talent progression. Spell Recall is also shifted into 3/2 arcane points to 1 spell point conversion, while Knowledge Pool turns into a floating magic talent.

	One archetype, Arcane Weaponeer, instead shifts Magus into being a High Caster with "talents every even level" progression. Additionally, they gain arcane pool for their armor, the ability to give themselves a "Magic Talent Flexibility", the ability to pseudo-pounce with Spell Combat, the Stalwart feature from the [[Mageknight\|Mageknight class]], enhancing their weapon, armor and shield all in one action, unhindered Metamagic and lastly, dualcasting Sphere abilities.		One archetype, Arcane Weaponeer, instead shifts Magus into being a High Caster with "talents every even level" progression. Additionally, they gain arcane pool for their armor, the ability to give themselves a "Magic Talent Flexibility", the ability to pseudo-pounce with Spell Combat, the Stalwart feature from the [[Mageknight\|Mageknight class]], enhancing their weapon, armor and shield all in one action, unhindered Metamagic and lastly, dualcasting Sphere abilities. An important thing to note is that this archetype's version of Spell Combat doesn't require a free hand, meaning [[AWESOME\|you could carry a shield, dual wield or use a two handed weapon and still benefit from it]]

	Another, Runic Knight, designed explicitly for Spheres of Might and therefore required its Spheres of Power compatibility to be through Transparency rules, gained access to the usual Combat Training of a Practitioner with a delayed Spell Combat, but gained some new rules to assist it, such as the Mystic Order that give it Combat Spheres and Advanced Spellstrike, [[awesome\|which allows it to be used as an attack action, allowing for it to be used with Spheres of Might attack actions.]]		Another, Runic Knight, designed explicitly for Spheres of Might and therefore required its Spheres of Power compatibility to be through Transparency rules, gained access to the usual Combat Training of a Practitioner with a delayed Spell Combat, but gained some new rules to assist it, such as the Mystic Order that give it Combat Spheres and Advanced Spellstrike, [[awesome\|which allows it to be used as an attack action, allowing for it to be used with Spheres of Might attack actions.]]

45.132.226.169: /* Pathfinder */

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Pathfinder

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	In [[Spheres of Power]], Spheres of Might and Champions of the Spheres, Magus gained some interesting archetypes, including the obligatory Spheres Magus to convert its casting to a Mid-Caster with standard 3/4 talent progression. Spell Recall is also shifted into 3/2 arcane points to 1 spell point conversion, while Knowledge Pool turns into a floating magic talent.		In [[Spheres of Power]], Spheres of Might and Champions of the Spheres, Magus gained some interesting archetypes, including the obligatory Spheres Magus to convert its casting to a Mid-Caster with standard 3/4 talent progression. Spell Recall is also shifted into 3/2 arcane points to 1 spell point conversion, while Knowledge Pool turns into a floating magic talent.

	One archetype, Arcane Weaponeer, instead shifts Magus into being a High Caster with "talents every even level" progression. Additionally, they gain arcane pool for their armor, the ability to give themselves a "Magic Talent Flexibility", the ability to pseudo-pounce with Spell Combat, Stalwart, enhancing weapon, armor and shield all in one action, unhindered Metamagic and lastly, dualcasting Sphere abilities.		One archetype, Arcane Weaponeer, instead shifts Magus into being a High Caster with "talents every even level" progression. Additionally, they gain arcane pool for their armor, the ability to give themselves a "Magic Talent Flexibility", the ability to pseudo-pounce with Spell Combat, the Stalwart feature from the [[Mageknight\|Mageknight class]], enhancing their weapon, armor and shield all in one action, unhindered Metamagic and lastly, dualcasting Sphere abilities.

	Another, Runic Knight, designed explicitly for Spheres of Might and therefore required its Spheres of Power compatibility to be through Transparency rules, gained access to the usual Combat Training of a Practitioner with a delayed Spell Combat, but gained some new rules to assist it, such as the Mystic Order that give it Combat Spheres and Advanced Spellstrike, [[awesome\|which allows it to be used as an attack action, allowing for it to be used with Spheres of Might attack actions.]]		Another, Runic Knight, designed explicitly for Spheres of Might and therefore required its Spheres of Power compatibility to be through Transparency rules, gained access to the usual Combat Training of a Practitioner with a delayed Spell Combat, but gained some new rules to assist it, such as the Mystic Order that give it Combat Spheres and Advanced Spellstrike, [[awesome\|which allows it to be used as an attack action, allowing for it to be used with Spheres of Might attack actions.]]

37.140.254.8: /* Pathfinder 2e */

2022-09-21T23:31:12Z

Pathfinder 2e

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	The central prospect - that is, casting things from the end of a sword - remains about the same. You cast a one or two-action spell that requires you to roll to hit, but the range is shrunk to the end of your weapon. Also limiting its usefulness is that Spellstrike is now an ability that requires an action to recharge. This limitation is somewhat elevated by the fact that Spellstrike now no longer requires touch spells. A Magus starts out being able to use any Attack roll spell for Spellstrike, as early as level 2 this can be expanded into any spell that's harmful to another creature. New to this edition is the fact that you can follow-up from Spellstrike and enter a stance called ''Arcane Resonance'', which makes your attacks deal some additional damage of certain types depending on what you cast.		The central prospect - that is, casting things from the end of a sword - remains about the same. You cast a one or two-action spell that requires you to roll to hit, but the range is shrunk to the end of your weapon. Also limiting its usefulness is that Spellstrike is now an ability that requires an action to recharge. This limitation is somewhat elevated by the fact that Spellstrike now no longer requires touch spells. A Magus starts out being able to use any Attack roll spell for Spellstrike, as early as level 2 this can be expanded into any spell that's harmful to another creature. New to this edition is the fact that you can follow-up from Spellstrike and enter a stance called ''Arcane Resonance'', which makes your attacks deal some additional damage of certain types depending on what you cast.

	This matter involving spells also means talking into arguably the most contentious bit of the Magus: the spell slots. Like the [[Summoner]], the Magus has an extremely limited number of (Arcane) spell slots, reaching a grand total of four slots. Two at the maximum level they can cast and two one level below it and while these slots auto-heighten, they auto heighten to the lower level, all this means you're going to have to seriously consider what spells you take. While you gain some extra spell-slots from class features, these slots are restricted entirely to utility spells like True Strike, Spider Climb, and Fly at lower levels. Furthermore, unlike the [[Summoner]] the Magus is not a [[Spontaneous Casting\|Spontaneous Caster]] meaning the limitation in slots is further nailed down with a limitation in situational flexibility.		This matter involving spells also means talking into arguably the most contentious bit of the Magus: the spell slots. Like the [[Summoner]], the Magus has an extremely limited number of (Arcane) spell slots, reaching a grand total of four slots. Two at the maximum level they can cast and two one level below it and while these slots auto-heighten, they auto heighten to the lower level, all this means you're going to have to seriously consider what spells you take. While you gain some extra spell-slots from class features, these slots are restricted entirely to utility spells like True Strike, Spider Climb, and Fly at lower levels. Furthermore, unlike the [[Summoner]], the Magus is not a [[Spontaneous Casting\|Spontaneous Caster]] meaning the limitation in slots is further nailed down with a limitation in situational flexibility.

	The unique subclasses for the Magus are called Hybrid Studies, which has you focusing on a particular style of fighting. Each one gives a special perk when using Arcane Resonance as well as focus spells and certain limited spell slots.		The unique subclasses for the Magus are called Hybrid Studies, which has you focusing on a particular style of fighting. Each one gives a special perk when using Arcane Resonance as well as focus spells and certain limited spell slots.

37.140.254.8: /* Pathfinder 2e */

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Pathfinder 2e

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	The central prospect - that is, casting things from the end of a sword - remains about the same. You cast a one or two-action spell that requires you to roll to hit, but the range is shrunk to the end of your weapon. Also limiting its usefulness is that Spellstrike is now an ability that requires an action to recharge. This limitation is somewhat elevated by the fact that Spellstrike now no longer requires touch spells. A Magus starts out being able to use any Attack roll spell for Spellstrike, as early as level 2 this can be expanded into any spell that's harmful to another creature. New to this edition is the fact that you can follow-up from Spellstrike and enter a stance called ''Arcane Resonance'', which makes your attacks deal some additional damage of certain types depending on what you cast.		The central prospect - that is, casting things from the end of a sword - remains about the same. You cast a one or two-action spell that requires you to roll to hit, but the range is shrunk to the end of your weapon. Also limiting its usefulness is that Spellstrike is now an ability that requires an action to recharge. This limitation is somewhat elevated by the fact that Spellstrike now no longer requires touch spells. A Magus starts out being able to use any Attack roll spell for Spellstrike, as early as level 2 this can be expanded into any spell that's harmful to another creature. New to this edition is the fact that you can follow-up from Spellstrike and enter a stance called ''Arcane Resonance'', which makes your attacks deal some additional damage of certain types depending on what you cast.

	This matter involving spells also means talking into arguably the most contentious bit of the Magus: the spell slots. Like the [[Summoner]], the Magus has an extremely limited number of (Arcane) spell slots, reaching a grand total of four slots. Two at the maximum level they can cast and two one level below it and while these slots auto-heighten, they auto heighten to the lower level, all this means you're going to have to seriously consider what spells you take. While you gain some extra spell-slots from class features, these slots are restricted entirely to utility spells like True Strike, Spider Climb, and Fly at lower levels.		This matter involving spells also means talking into arguably the most contentious bit of the Magus: the spell slots. Like the [[Summoner]], the Magus has an extremely limited number of (Arcane) spell slots, reaching a grand total of four slots. Two at the maximum level they can cast and two one level below it and while these slots auto-heighten, they auto heighten to the lower level, all this means you're going to have to seriously consider what spells you take. While you gain some extra spell-slots from class features, these slots are restricted entirely to utility spells like True Strike, Spider Climb, and Fly at lower levels. Furthermore, unlike the [[Summoner]] the Magus is not a [[Spontaneous Casting\|Spontaneous Caster]] meaning the limitation in slots is further nailed down with a limitation in situational flexibility.

	The unique subclasses for the Magus are called Hybrid Studies, which has you focusing on a particular style of fighting. Each one gives a special perk when using Arcane Resonance as well as focus spells and certain limited spell slots.		The unique subclasses for the Magus are called Hybrid Studies, which has you focusing on a particular style of fighting. Each one gives a special perk when using Arcane Resonance as well as focus spells and certain limited spell slots.