Executioner

Master the Executioner class in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous! Learn about its unique abilities like Studied Target, Sneak Attack, and the devastating Assassinate.

The Executioner in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is all about precision and debilitating strikes, focusing on breaking down specific targets. Think of them as a specialized hunter who excels at taking down humanoids and delivering crippling blows.

This guide breaks down the Executioner's core features and progression, helping you understand how to best utilize their unique skillset.

Executioner Level Progression

Here's a look at what the Executioner gains as they level up:

Key Executioner Abilities

• Focused Killer: This ability enhances your Studied Target. The bonuses to attack, damage, and DCs get an extra +1 against humanoid enemies, but are reduced by -1 against non-humanoids. This really emphasizes the Executioner's niche.
• Painful Strike: At level 4, when a creature takes sneak damage from you, they need to make a Fortitude save. If they fail, they become sickened for 1d4 rounds. The DC for this save is calculated as 10 + your class level / 2 + your Intelligence modifier. This adds a nasty debuff to your sneak attacks.
• Assassinate: This is the capstone ability, unlocked at level 10. Outside of combat, you can use a Coup de Grace attack on a studied target. At level 14, when you successfully assassinate a target, any enemies within 30 feet become demoralized. Then, at level 19, if an enemy survives an assassination attempt, they suffer 2d6 bleed damage. This ability is your ultimate tool for eliminating key threats.