Reanimator is an Alchemist's archetype in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.
Description
A reanimator is an alchemist who has discovered how to infuse a corpse with a semblance of life. Many work in tandem with necromancers to explore the fine border between the worlds of the living and the dead. The undead they raise receive bonuses to their stats as well as additional attacks, increasing their power many times over. Thanks to these features, this archetype is the perfect fit for the Mythic Path Lich! Build an indomitable army of the undead on your path to greatness!
Differences from Alchemist class:
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Gameplay
- Alignment: Any
- Hit Die: d8
- Hit Points: 5/level + Constitution modifier
- Skill Ranks per Level: 3 + 1/2 Intelligence modifier
- Class Skills: Knowledge (Arcana), Knowledge (World), Lore (Nature), Perception, Trickery, Use Magic Device
- Proficiencies: Simple Weapons, Light Armors, Bombs
- Spellcasting: Use Intelligence to cast up to 6 levels of spell extracts from alchemist spell list. Caster type: Prepared Caster
Progression Table
| Level | BAB | Fort | Ref | Will | Features | Spells per day by spell level | |||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||||||
| 1 | +0 | +2 | +2 | +0 | Spellcasting, Bomb 1d4, Throw Anything, Mutagen, Brew Potions, Corpse Studying +1 |
1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | +1 | +3 | +3 | +0 | Discovery, Poison Resistance +2 (saving throws) |
2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | +2 | +3 | +3 | +1 | Bomb 2d4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | +3 | +4 | +4 | +1 | Discovery | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | +3 | +4 | +4 | +1 | Poison Resistance +4, Simple Reanimation, Corpse Studying +2 |
4 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | +4 | +5 | +5 | +2 | Discovery | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | +5 | +5 | +5 | +2 | Bomb 3d4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - |
| 8 | +6/+1 | +6 | +6 | +2 | Discovery, Poison Resistance +6 |
4 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 9 | +6/+1 | +6 | +6 | +3 | Bomb 4d4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 10 | +7/+2 | +7 | +7 | +3 | Discovery, Poison Immunity |
5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| 11 | +8/+3 | +7 | +7 | +3 | Improved Reanimation, Corpse Studying +3 |
5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
| 12 | +9/+4 | +8 | +8 | +4 | Discovery | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | - | - |
| 13 | +9/+4 | +8 | +8 | +4 | Bomb 5d4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - |
| 14 | +10/+5 | +9 | +9 | +4 | Discovery, Persistent Mutagen |
5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - |
| 15 | +11/+6/+1 | +9 | +9 | +5 | Greater Reanimation | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | - |
| 16 | +12/+7/+2 | +10 | +10 | +5 | Discovery | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 | +12/+7/+2 | +10 | +10 | +5 | Bomb 6d4, Corpse Studying +4 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 18 | +13/+8/+3 | +11 | +11 | +6 | Discovery | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 19 | +14/+9/+4 | +11 | +11 | +6 | Bomb 7d4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 20 | +15/+10/+5 | +12 | +12 | +6 | Discovery, Grand Discovery |
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Base Features
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Corpse Studying |
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Whenever a reanimator kills an enemy, he gains a +1 alchemical bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls until the end of combat. At 5th level and every 6 levels thereafter, this bonus increases by +1, to a maximum of +4 at 17th level. A reanimator's bombs deal damage one die category lower than normal. | |
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Simple Reanimation |
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At 5th level, a reanimator adds lesser animate dead to his formula book as a 2nd-level extract. In addition, each undead creature raised by the reanimator gains a +4 alchemical bonus to its Strength and Charisma ability scores for the duration of the spell that raised it. | |
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Improved Reanimation |
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At 11th level, a reanimator adds Create Undead to his formula book as a 4th-level extract. In addition, each undead creature raised by the reanimator gains a +6 alchemical bonus to its Strength and Charisma ability scores for the duration of the spell that raised it. | |
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Greater Reanimation |
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At 15th level, a reanimator adds Create Greater Undead to his formula book as a 5th-level extract. In addition, each undead creature raised by the reanimator can make one extra attack per round. | |
Selectable Features
Reanimation summons
| Reanimation | Summons |
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| Simple | 1d3+1 Ferocious Skeletal Champion |
| Improved | a Graveknight or a Guardian Armor |
| Greater | a Devourer or a Advanced Greater Shadow |