Learn about the Scaled Fist class in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Discover its primary attributes, level progression, bonus feats, and unique abilities like Draconic Mettle and Heritage.
The Scaled Fist is a martial archetype in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous that draws its power from ancient draconic masters. This class focuses on Dexterity, Constitution, and Charisma, using Charisma in place of Wisdom for certain abilities.
The Scaled Fist has a unique level progression that grants various special abilities, feats, and combat enhancements. Key features include Improved Unarmed Strike, AC Bonus, Stunning Fist, Flurry of Blows, Evasion, Ki Pool, and various Ki Powers that enhance unarmed attacks and provide special effects.
At 3rd level, the Scaled Fist gains Draconic Mettle, providing a +2 bonus to saves against fear, paralysis, and sleep effects. They also gain Draconic Heritage, allowing them to select a dragon type and expend ki points to add elemental damage to unarmed strikes. At higher levels, this heritage grants a powerful breath attack.
The Scaled Fist has access to a specific list of Bonus Feats that can be chosen at various levels, including combat-oriented feats like Blind Fight, Crane Style, and Dodge, as well as dragon-themed abilities such as Dragon Style and Dragon Ferocity.
Scaled Fist Level Progression
| Lvl | Feat | Special 1 | Special 2 | Special 3 | Special 4 | Special 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | - | Improved Unarmed Strike | AC Bonus | Unarmed Strike | Monk Proficiencies | - |
| 1 | Feat | Bonus Feat | - | Stunning Fist | Flurry of Blows | - |
| 2 | - | Bonus Feat | Evasion | - | - | - |
| 3 | Feat | Ki Pool | Ki Power - Extra Attack | Ki Strike - Magic | Fast Movement | Draconic Mettle Draconic Heritage |
| 4 | - | - | Ki Power | Stunning Fist: Fatigue | - | - |
| 5 | Feat | - | - | Style Strike | Purity of Body | - |
| 6 | - | Bonus Feat | Ki Power | - | - | - |
| 7 | Feat | - | - | Ki Strike - Cold Iron and Silver | - | - |
| 8 | - | - | Ki Power | Stunning Fist: Sicken | - | - |
| 9 | Feat | - | Improved Evasion | Style Strike | - | - |
| 10 | - | Bonus Feat | Ki Power | Ki Strike - Lawful | - | - |
| 11 | Feat | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | - | - | - | - | - | Dragon Breath |
| 13 | Feat | - | - | Style Strike | - | - |
| 14 | - | Bonus Feat | Ki Power | - | - | - |
| 15 | Feat | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 | - | - | Ki Power | Ki Strike - Adamantine | - | - |
| 17 | Feat | - | - | Style Strike | - | - |
| 18 | - | Bonus Feat | Ki Power | - | - | - |
| 19 | Feat | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 | - | - | Ki Power | - | Ki Power: Perfect Self | - |
Scaled Fist Bonus Feats
The Scaled Fist can select from the following bonus feats:
- Level 0: Blind Fight, Combat Reflexes, Crane Style, Deflect Arrows, Dodge, Dragon Style, Improved Initiative, Intimidating Prowess.
- Level 6: Dazzling Display, Dragon Ferocity, Trip, Disarm.
- Level 10: Dragon Roar, Improved Critical, Improved Blind Fight.
Draconic Mettle
At 3rd level, the Scaled Fist gains a +2 bonus to saves against fear, paralysis, and sleep effects.
Draconic Heritage
At 3rd level, the Scaled Fist must select a dragon type which cannot be changed. She can expend one point from her ki pool as a swift action to add 1d6 elemental damage to her unarmed attacks for a number of rounds equal to half her class level.
At 12th level, she may expend three ki points for a breath attack which does 1d6 elemental damage per class level in a 30' cone or 60' line. Targets may make a Reflex save (DC 10 + half class level + Charisma modifier).
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