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In the pathfinder setting a Magus is a bit different to the traditional sources. They are students of the arcane and the martial arts, bending spellcraft and weapons work together into a fusion deadlier | In the pathfinder setting a Magus is a bit different to the traditional sources. They are students of the arcane and the martial arts, bending spellcraft and weapons work together into a fusion deadlier than it's parts. They are often travellers seeking mystic and material lore to further improve their skills. Think of [[High Elf]] loremasters from [[Warhammer Fantasy]] or Elrond from [[The Lord of the Rings]] and you will have a close idea to what this class is. | ||
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In the old legends of the Middle East from where they orginate, the Magus, or Magi, are students of the arcane who also study other arts such as the sciences, astrology, and alchemy. They were overall students of knowledge, which is perhaps why the word Magi tends to conjure the idea of mystery, knowledge and wisdom in the minds of people when they hear it.
The word and ideas being the Magus are used in a variety of fantasy settings, usually as a kind of magic user with skills beyond the normal arcane.
Pathfinder
In the pathfinder setting a Magus is a bit different to the traditional sources. They are students of the arcane and the martial arts, bending spellcraft and weapons work together into a fusion deadlier than it's parts. They are often travellers seeking mystic and material lore to further improve their skills. Think of High Elf loremasters from Warhammer Fantasy or Elrond from The Lord of the Rings and you will have a close idea to what this class is.
| The Classes of Pathfinder 1st Edition | |
|---|---|
| Core Classes: | Barbarian - Bard - Cleric - Druid - Fighter - Monk Paladin - Ranger - Rogue - Sorcerer - Wizard |
| Advanced Player's Guide: |
Alchemist - Antipaladin - Cavalier Inquisitor - Oracle - Summoner - Witch |
| Advanced Class Guide: |
Arcanist - Bloodrager - Brawler - Hunter - Investigator Shaman - Skald - Slayer - Swashbuckler - Warpriest |
| Occult Adventures: |
Kineticist - Medium - Mesmerist Occultist - Psychic - Spiritualist |
| Ultimate X: | Gunslinger - Magus - Ninja - Samurai - Shifter - Vigilante |