Separatist

Unlock the secrets of the Separatist archetype in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Learn about its unique features, level progression, and how to harness forbidden power.

Hey there! So you're looking into the Separatist 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 Separatist as a bit of a religious rebel – someone who's an outcast from their own church, dabbling in powers others might frown upon.

Let's break down what makes this archetype tick, especially its unique level progression and those juicy 'Forbidden Rites'.

Separatist Level Progression and Features

The Separatist archetype has a pretty interesting way of gaining abilities as you level up. Here’s a look at what you can expect:

¹ This applies to the Animal domain only.

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

³ This applies to all other domains.

Understanding Forbidden Rites

This is where the Separatist really shines and sets itself apart. The core idea is that you get to pick a domain that isn't normally on your deity's list. Pretty cool, right?

• Choosing Your Second Domain: You can select a domain that your deity doesn't typically offer. However, there's a catch: it can't be an alignment domain that clashes with your cleric's own alignment. So, if you're lawful good, you can't pick an evil or chaotic domain, for example.
• Power Scaling: The powers you get from this secondary, forbidden domain will feel a bit weaker initially. They function as if your cleric's level, Wisdom, and Charisma were two levels lower. This affects the power's effect, the Difficulty Class (DC) for saving throws, and how many times you can use them per day.
• Delayed Abilities: Keep in mind that the higher-level abilities from your secondary domain will also be delayed by two class levels. So, you'll get access to them a bit later than you might expect.

It's a trade-off: you get access to unique domain powers, but they come with a slight drawback in terms of effectiveness and timing. Mastering this balance is key to playing a Separatist effectively!

Before this, you might have been playing as a Cavalier, and after this, you'll likely be looking at Cleric Spells.