Simple Q&A for Pathfinder 2: Find Harder

[Yanisa]

A944
While this was true in 3.5, it seems to be removed in pathfinder (PF vs 3.5). Most likely because the fly skill check takes armor check penalties.
(Also note that some people say the speed reduction of armor is generic and not just for ground speed, so it could apply to fly speed as well. But I cannot confirm this so I leave it here as a side note, maybe someone else can find a source confirming or denying this.)

The flying mounts seems to be specific thing for mounts. So specially that it seems as soon as the creature isn't being used as a mount, it can wear heavy barding and fly away from it's cruel flight impeding master.

Beside that, many ways of gaining flight speed do include some penalty from wearing/having a medium or heavy armor/load but natural born flight does not, general speaking.
For example: Wings of Air even states that "You may only fly with this ability when wearing light armor or no armor." (And of course the fly spell) But many flying creatures just get a plain flight speed, no strings attached.

[Keneth]

A944+ As Yanisa said, there's no limitations on armor worn. And yes, armor does reduce your movement speeds, whether it's land speed, fly speed, or swim speed.

As for mounts, the barding only affects them when they're acting as mounts. They can wear heavy barding and still fly, just not as long as they're carrying a rider.

GM note: This all gets very confusing in actual gameplay. I would highly suggest just ignoring the whole bit about mounts not being able to fly with armor and simply minding their load.

[powerdemon]

Q 945
What options exist for a Druid for armor? I know of Padded, Hide, Leather, and wood armors. 3.5 was also very specific about which armors could be made of Dragonhide, but I'm not seeing anything like that in PF.

Q 946
Is there a way for a Magus to use another ability score besides Int as his casting stat?

Q947
Are there any divine casters that use (or can use) Int as their primary spellcasting stat?
I know Sorcerers can get Int or Wis, so I'm hoping there is an equivalent out there.

[Dude_Here]

Q948

If a character has the Cleave feat can he use it to
make an attack of opportunity?

[FabulousFizban]

A945

generally speaking dragon hide is going to be your best bet, I know it goes up to breastplate, not sure about fullplate, but a strong case can be made for it. I would also take a look at the lamellar eastern armors, they're pretty good.

[powerdemon]

A945

generally speaking dragon hide is going to be your best bet, I know it goes up to breastplate, not sure about fullplate, but a strong case can be made for it. I would also take a look at the lamellar eastern armors, they're pretty good.

I know 3.5 went up to Fullplate, I'm just concerned about it not being spelled out in PF. (Thanks for the reply)

[Keneth]

A948 No. Cleave is a standard action in Pathfinder. You can use Cleaving Finish though.

[Yanisa]

A945 extended

Dragon Hide, according the dragon slayers handbook, can be worked into a full plate.

One dragon produces enough hide for a single suit of masterwork hide armor for a creature one size category smaller than the dragon. By selecting only choice scales and bits of hide, an armorsmith can produce one suit of masterwork banded mail for a creature two sizes smaller, one suit of masterwork half-plate for a creature three sizes smaller, or one masterwork breastplate or suit of full plate for a creature four sizes smaller.

You do need need to kill a Colossal Dragon for a medium armor, or a Gargantuan for a small armor.

[powerdemon]

A945 extended

Dragon Hide, according the dragon slayers handbook, can be worked into a full plate.


You do need need to kill a Colossal Dragon for a medium armor, or a Gargantuan for a small armor.

Do you mean then that the price assumes you provide the materials?

[Yanisa]

Do you mean then that the price assumes you provide the materials?

Pardon me, I am used to low dragon campaigns where there is no trade in any dragon related stuff, so I am forced to find and craft it myself. Sorry for the confusion.

If your DM allows trade in dragon hide, the costs are just double masterwork armor (or 3300 GP for fullplate). (Which is really cheap considering someone had to slain a Great Wyrm just to get a piece of dragon hide large enough, but rules > fluff)

[Cieyrin]

I know 3.5 went up to Fullplate, I'm just concerned about it not being spelled out in PF. (Thanks for the reply)

There is also Stone Plate, which is specifically called out as being designed with Dwarven Druids in mind. It's in UE and ISWG. Work just like normal full plate except made of stone, weighs 1.5 times as much as regular plate and slows movement more than other heavy armor.

[Blackjackg]

Q949

When calculating attack bonus for a multiclass Monk's Flurry of Blows, do you include BAB from other classes, or is it based solely on your Monk level?

[Yanisa]

A949
You do include BaB from other classes.
Basically for calculating flurry it is Monk Level + BaB from other classes.

Also see the FAQ here.

[Blackjackg]

Thank you Yanisa. That FAQ is also very useful.

One more...

Q950:

Does the Terrain Bond feature of the Guide ranger archetype apply to Favored Terrains gained from other classes (specifically the Horizon Walker PrC)?

[Soarel]

Q951:

Are we allowed to ask fluff questions?

Q952:

If we are allowed to ask fluff questions, what are the oldest beings in the Pathfinder cosmology? The gods? The qlippoth? Rovagug? The proteans?

[necroon]

Q953
Is there a limit to how much in the negatives a character or monster's Hit Points can go?
I have had this debated in a few groups but cannot seem to find any rules backing in the Pathfinder system: I have seen the argument had more in 3.5, however.

[powerdemon]

Q953
Is there a limit to how much in the negatives a character or monster's Hit Points can go?
I have had this debated in a few groups but cannot seem to find any rules backing in the Pathfinder system: I have seen the argument had more in 3.5, however.

A 953
They go into the negatives until they reach their CON score in negative hit points. Then they are dead.

[Keneth]

A950 Yes. It doesn't matter where you get the favored terrain feature from.

A951 Sure, but fluff questions are usually not simple (see below), so you might want to consider making a new thread instead.

A952 It actually depends on what origin story you choose to run with, but there is no definite answer for that.

Personally, I'm a big fan of the history as described in the Book of the Damned. It states that in the beginning there was the Seal in the midst of nothingness, and no one can really attest from whence it came. The Seal begat two children, the oldest beings in the universe you could say. They were Ihys and Asmodeus, who went to create all others and, indeed, the universe itself as we know it now. One was a compassionate being who supported chaos and freedom, and the other an entity of cold law and strict rules. As you would expect, Ihys and Asmodeus eventually came to blows as they could not decide on how to handle the universe. Ihys wanted it to evolve on its own, give the lesser beings the freedom to live in their own right, and Asmodeus wanted it to conform to his perfect will. Asmodeus struck Ihys down, but in his loss, he decided to leave the universe as it was, allowing Sarenrae—Ihys's right hand—and the other lesser gods to do with it as they please. He knew that such chaotic existence would eventually come back to nothingness, and at that point he would spark it anew in his own image.

A953+ No limit is specified. Presumably, at some point the body gets destroyed, but there are no rules for how many hit points a creature's dead body has.

[magotter]

Q954
Does a target struck by a piece of ammo infused with a Grenadier's Alchemical Weapon Ability still get a save against the effect of the Alchemical Substance?
Ex: Grenadier infuses an arrow with Ghast Retch Jar and strikes a target. Does the target still get to make a Fort Save to avoid the Nauseated condition?

[Keneth]

A954 Yes, the effect remains the same, the only thing that changes is the method of application.

[Cieyrin]

Q 955 Is Master Craftsman sufficient to get Craft Construct, as you can get both prerequisite feats via Master Craftsman? Thinking the Gepetto scenario.

[Yanisa]

A955
Well, the feat specially says that your skill ranks only count as caster level for the feats Craft Magic Arms and Armor and Craft Wondrous Item. Not any other feats. So you won't meet the 5th caster level for Craft Construct.

But that is a harsh reading and Craft Construct was published later then Master Craftsman, so Master Craftsman could never include Craft Construct in it's description.

[Kurald Galain]

Q 956

I'm looking for an attack that sets the enemy on fire if it hits, or a spell that sets an enemy on fire if he fails his save. Does an item or spell exist that allows this at around level five?

[Yanisa]

A956

Attacks, I don't know, maybe someone else does. Does pushing enemies in bonfire count?

Spells are plentiful though.
The most fitting to your requirements is Spontaneous Immolation. One save, accessible at level 3.

Spoiler: Runners up

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Blistering Invective (Level 3, Requires an intimidate and a save, also Bard, Inquisitor and Alchemist only, but area of effect)
Burning Gaze (Level 3,Requires 2 saves but multiple attempts)
Elemental Touch (Level 3,Melee Touch Attack, no save and multiple attempts)
Spark (Level 1, Cantrip; Items only)
Touch of Combustion - (Racial spell for Ifrits! But Level 1 although a Melee Touch Attack and Save)

[Yomega]

A956 addition
The Ignition weapon special ability sets people on fire on a crit

Q957

Is there any way to get either skill focus or a meta magic feat through a rouge trick?

[Yanisa]

A957
Well there is an advanced talent named Feat that gives a bonus feat..., but I don't think that is the answer you are looking for...

Besides that no, Rogue Talents dealing with feats are combat focused.

[Spore]

A957 addendum If you use the retraining rules from Ultimate Campaign, retrain a regular combat feat to your feat of choice and pick the feat back up via Combat Trick.

[Yanisa]

Q958
Is there any way in pathfinder to prevent getting hit when an enemy rolls a natural 20? (Preferable an option that is accessible to a mundane (Monk) character in the form of a feat or magic item.)

P.S. I don't need critical hit damage protection, like fortification, as the rolls hardly get confirmed. I am just annoyed at getting hit a lot because of natural 20s even though I got insane high AC.

[Spore]

A958 Other than forced reroll I do not know. Ki Mystic does that or 1 level in Dual Cursed Oracle.

[gr8artist]

Q 959: Isn't there a spell that summons a specific weapon to you? I can't seem to find it, but I seem to remember that it could call your marked weapons from your home base to your current location.