Master the Reanimator Archetype in Pathfinder: WotR

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Hey there! So you're looking to dive into the Reanimator archetype in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous? Awesome choice! Just a heads-up, you'll need the Lord of Nothing DLC to play as one. Think of a Reanimator as a twisted alchemist who can bring the dead back to do your bidding. While their bombs aren't as flashy as other alchemists, they more than make up for it with their mastery over the undead.

Let's break down what makes a Reanimator tick:

Undead Creation Formulae: This is their bread and butter. You'll get special spells to raise an army of the dead.
Bombs are Less Powerful: Keep this in mind. Your explosive concoctions won't hit as hard, but that's not really their main focus anyway.

Here's a look at how your Reanimator progresses:

Lvl	Feat	Special 1	Special 2	Special 3
0	-	Alchemist Proficiencies	Throw Anything	Brew Potions
1	Feat	Bomb	Mutagen	Corpse Studying
2	-	Discovery	Poison Resistance	-
3	Feat	-	-	-
4	-	Discovery	-	-
5	Feat	-	-	Simple Reanimation
6	-	Discovery	-	-
7	Feat	-	-	-
8	-	Discovery	-	-
9	Feat	-	-	-
10	-	Discovery	Poison Immunity	-
11	Feat	-	-	Improved Reanimation
12	-	Discovery	-	-
13	Feat	-	-	-
14	-	Discovery	Persistent Mutagen	-
15	Feat	-	-	Greater Reanimation
16	-	Discovery	-	-
17	Feat	-	-	-
18	-	Discovery	-	-
19	Feat	-	-	-
20	-	Grand Discovery	-	-

Key Abilities Explained:

Bomb (Reanimator)

Unlike other alchemists, your bombs start at a weaker 1d4 damage. This damage doesn't scale up at levels 5, 11, or 15 like it does for others. It’s a trade-off for your necromantic powers.

Corpse Studying

This is a fantastic passive buff! After you defeat an enemy, you get a +1 alchemical bonus to attack and damage rolls that lasts until the end of combat. This bonus gets better as you level up, increasing by +1 every 6 levels, capping out at +4 by level 17. Keep those kills coming!

Simple Reanimation (Level 5)

At 5th level, you unlock the Animate Dead, Lesser spell as a 2nd level extract. The undead you raise with this spell get a nice +4 alchemical bonus to both Strength and Charisma, making them surprisingly potent.

Improved Reanimation (Level 11)

Hitting level 11 grants you access to the Create Undead spell as a 4th level extract. The undead you summon now get a +6 alchemical bonus to Strength and Charisma, really beefing them up.

Greater Reanimation (Level 15)

At 15th level, you gain the Create Greater Undead spell as a 5th level extract. Your powerful undead minions get a +6 alchemical bonus to Strength and Charisma, and they can even make an extra attack each round. Talk about a zombie horde!

So, while you might not be blowing up the battlefield with bombs, you'll be raising an army that can crush your enemies. Happy reanimating!