Herald Caller

Learn the ins and outs of the Herald Caller archetype in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Discover its unique abilities, feats, and how to maximize your summoning power.

Hey there! So you're looking into the Herald Caller archetype in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous? Awesome choice if you love having a whole army at your back. These guys are all about summoning, making them fantastic support and battlefield control characters. Let's break down what makes them tick.

First off, a few things to know about the Herald Caller:

• They can only pick one domain, so choose wisely!
• You won't get proficiency with medium armor or shields, so keep that in mind for your defenses.
• You get a nice 4 skill points per level, which is great for customizing your character.

The core of the Herald Caller is their ability to summon creatures, and they get some special perks along the way. Here's a look at their progression:

¹ This applies only if you select the Animal domain.

² This applies to the Earth, Fire, Healing, Luck, Nobility, Plant, and Water domains.

³ This applies to all other domains.

Key Abilities Explained:

Call Heralds

This is your bread and butter. It lets you sacrifice a prepared spell to cast any Summon Monster spell of the same level. Super handy for flexibility! However, keep this in mind: when you use this to cast a Summon Monster spell spontaneously, you'll always summon the highest-level creature available for that spell level. So, if you cast Summon Monster III, you're getting a Monitor Lizard, not an option to summon 1d3 Wolves. Plan your summons accordingly!

Mighty Heralds

At level 4, you automatically gain the Augment Summoning feat. This is huge! It means your summoned creatures get a nice boost to their stats, making them much more effective on the battlefield.

Numerous Heralds

By level 8, you'll pick up the Superior Summoning feat. This is another fantastic buff, making your summoned creatures even more powerful and potentially increasing their survivability or effectiveness.

So, if you enjoy commanding a legion of allies and dominating the battlefield with summoned creatures, the Herald Caller is definitely a path worth exploring in Wrath of the Righteous!