Knife Master

Master the Knife Master archetype in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous! Learn about its level progression, special abilities like Sneak Stab and Blade Sense, and how to maximize sneak attack damage.

Hey there! So you're interested in the Knife Master archetype in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous? Awesome choice if you love getting up close and personal with small, sharp things. This class is all about dishing out serious hurt with sneak attacks, especially when you're using those daggers and kukris.

Basically, the Knife Master gets some sweet bonuses to their sneak attack damage, making them a top-tier damage dealer in the right circumstances. Let's break down how they level up and what makes them tick.

Knife Master Level Progression

Here's a look at what you gain as your Knife Master levels up. It's packed with feats, special abilities, and those all-important rogue talents.

Key Abilities Explained

Sneak Stab

This is where the Knife Master really shines. When you land a sneak attack with specific weapons like daggers, kukris, punching daggers, starknives, or sais, you get to use a hefty d8 for your sneak attack damage dice. For any other weapon, it's a d4. So, yeah, stick to those preferred blades!

Blade Sense

Starting at level 3, you get a +1 dodge bonus to your Armor Class (AC) specifically against attacks made with light blades. This bonus keeps growing, increasing by +1 every three levels, capping out at a sweet +6 bonus by level 18. It's a nice defensive perk that plays into the whole nimble fighter vibe.

Keep these abilities in mind as you build your Knife Master. It's a class that rewards smart positioning and knowing when to strike!