Battle Singer

Unleash the full power of your Battle Singer in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous! Learn about their unique abilities, level progression, and devastating Battle Song verses to crush your foes.

Alright, so you're looking to build a Battle Singer in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous? Awesome choice! These guys are all about using their voice as a weapon, and let me tell you, it's incredibly satisfying when it all comes together. They trade some of the usual Rage Powers for some seriously potent vocal abilities, especially their signature Battle Songs. Let's break down how they work and how to get the most out of them.

Level Progression and Key Abilities:

Lvl	Feat	Special 1	Special 2	Special 3
0	-	Skald Proficiencies	Bardic Knowledge	Raging Song
1	Feat	Scribe Scrolls	Bonus Feat	Inspired Rage
2	-	Well Versed	Skald Talent	-
3	Feat	Battle Song - First Verse	-	-
4	-	Uncanny Dodge	-	-
5	Feat	-	-	-
6	-	Rage Power	-	Song of Strength
7	Feat	Lore Master	Skald Talent	Raging Song (Move Action)
8	-	Improved Uncanny Dodge	-	-
9	Feat	Battle Song - Second Verse	Damage Reduction	-
10	-	-	-	Dirge of Doom
11	Feat	-	-	-
12	-	Rage Power	Skald Talent	-
13	Feat	-	-	Raging Song (Swift Action)
14	-	-	Damage Reduction	Song of the Fallen
15	Feat	Battle Song - Final Verse	-	-
16	-	-	-	-
17	Feat	-	Skald Talent	-
18	-	Rage Power	-	-
19	Feat	-	Damage Reduction	-
20	-	Master Skald	-	-

Understanding the Battle Songs:

These are your bread and butter. They consume rounds of your Raging Song, so keep an eye on that resource. You'll unlock them at levels 3, 9, and 15.

• Battle Song - First Verse (Level 3): This is your opening move, a 15-foot cone attack that deals 1d6 sonic damage per 2 class levels. Enemies caught in it need to make a Fortitude save or be staggered for 1 round. It's great for softening up a group of enemies right at the start of a fight.
• Battle Song - Second Verse (Level 9): Now we're talking area of effect! This hits enemies in a 50-foot radius, dealing 1d6 sonic damage per 2 class levels. A failed Fortitude save means they're stunned for 1 round, then staggered for another. Pro-Tip: If you use this within 2 rounds of First Verse, it only costs 1 round of Raging Song and gets empowered! This combo is fantastic for locking down multiple tough enemies.
• Battle Song - Final Verse (Level 15): This is your big finisher for a single target. It deals a whopping 1d8 sonic damage per class level! A failed Fortitude save means they're stunned for 1 round AND staggered for 1d4 + 1 rounds. Even if they make the save, they're still staggered for 1 round. Here's the kicker: Using Final Verse within 2 rounds of First Verse reduces the cost to 1 round and adds +2 to the DC. Using it within 2 rounds of Second Verse makes it maximized and adds +2 to the DC. These combos are brutal, so plan your attacks!

Other Important Notes:

• Raging Song (Level 0): This is your core resource. You'll be spending rounds of it on your Battle Songs, so manage it wisely. You can also use it as a Move Action at level 7 and a Swift Action at level 13, which is a huge boost to your action economy.
• Skald Talents: Keep an eye on these as you level up. They offer various boosts and abilities that can further enhance your Battle Singer's effectiveness.
• Damage Reduction: You gain DR at levels 9, 14, and 19, which is always nice for survivability.
• Uncanny Dodge: Levels 4 and 8 grant you Uncanny Dodge and Improved Uncanny Dodge, making you harder to flank and hit by surprise.

Building a Battle Singer is all about smart positioning and timing your devastating vocal assaults. Get those Battle Songs rolling and watch your enemies fall!