Explore the Skald class in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Learn about its primary attributes, spellcasting, abilities, and level progression to optimize your playthrough.
The Skald is a Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous class with a focus on Strength and Charisma. It features a medium (3/4) Attack Bonus (AB) progression and full caster level progression, allowing it to cast arcane spells up to 6th level spontaneously from the Bard spell list. The Skald has 6 HP per level, high Fortitude and Will saving throws, low Reflex saves, and gains 3 skill points per level.
Class Skills: Athletics, Mobility, Knowledge (Arcana), Knowledge (World), Lore (Nature), Lore (Religion), Perception, Persuasion, Use Magic Device.
The following tables detail the Skald's BAB progression, saves, spells per day, and limited spells known per level:
| Lvl | AB | Fort | Reflex | Will | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +0 | +2 | +0 | +2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | +1 | +3 | +0 | +3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | +2 | +3 | +1 | +3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | +3 | +4 | +1 | +4 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | +3 | +4 | +1 | +4 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | +4 | +5 | +2 | +5 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | +5 | +5 | +2 | +5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - |
| 8 | +6 / +1 | +6 | +2 | +6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 9 | +6 / +1 | +6 | +3 | +6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 10 | +7 / +2 | +7 | +3 | +7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| 11 | +8 / +3 | +7 | +3 | +7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
| 12 | +9 / +4 | +8 | +4 | +8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | - | - |
| 13 | +9 / +4 | +8 | +4 | +8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - |
| 14 | +10 / +5 | +9 | +4 | +9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | - |
| 15 | +11 / +6 / +1 | +9 | +5 | +9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | - |
| 16 | +12 / +7 / +2 | +10 | +5 | +10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 | +12 / +7 / +2 | +10 | +5 | +10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 18 | +13 / +8 / +3 | +11 | +6 | +11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 19 | +14 / +9 / +4 | +11 | +6 | +11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 20 | +15 / +10 / +5 | +12 | +6 | +12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Lvl | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - |
| 10 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
| 11 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | - | - |
| 12 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| 13 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | - |
| 14 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | - |
| 15 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | - |
| 16 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 19 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 20 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Lvl | Feat | Special 1 | Special 2 | Special 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | - | Skald Proficiencies | Bardic Knowledge | Raging Song |
| 1 | Feat | Scribe Scrolls | Bonus Feat | Inspired Rage |
| 2 | - | Well Versed | Skald Talent | - |
| 3 | Feat | Rage Power | - | - |
| 4 | - | Uncanny Dodge | - | - |
| 5 | Feat | - | - | - |
| 6 | - | Rage Power | - | Song of Strength |
| 7 | Feat | Lore Master | Skald Talent | Raging Song (Move Action) |
| 8 | - | Improved Uncanny Dodge | - | - |
| 9 | Feat | Rage Power | Damage Reduction | - |
| 10 | - | - | - | Dirge of Doom |
| 11 | Feat | - | - | - |
| 12 | - | Rage Power | Skald Talent | - |
| 13 | Feat | - | - | Raging Song (Swift Action) |
| 14 | - | - | Damage Reduction | Song of the Fallen |
| 15 | Feat | Rage Power | - | - |
| 16 | - | - | - | - |
| 17 | Feat | - | Skald Talent | - |
| 18 | - | Rage Power | - | - |
| 19 | Feat | - | Damage Reduction | - |
| 20 | - | Master Skald | - | - |
The Skald shares several abilities with the Bard, including Bardic Knowledge, Well Versed, Lore Master, and Dirge of Doom. Improved Uncanny Dodge functions identically to the Barbarian's version.
Skald Proficiencies
Skalds are proficient with all simple and martial weapons, light armor, medium armor, and shields. They can cast spells while wearing light or medium armor and using a shield without risking arcane spell failure.
Raging Song
The Skald can sing for a total of 3 rounds plus their Charisma modifier per day. This can be extended by an additional 2 rounds per class level.
Inspired Rage
At 1st level, affected allies gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls, and a +1 bonus to Will saves, while suffering a -1 penalty to AC. Only the Skald can use magic while this song is active. Allies are not fatigued when the song ends. At 4th level and every four levels thereafter, the Will save bonus increases by +1 (max +6 at 20th level). At 8th level, the attack and damage bonuses increase to +2. At 16th level, they increase to +3.
You can turn off Inspired Rage for any party member.
Bonus Feat
At 1st level, a Skald gains a bonus magic feat.
Skald Talents
The Skald can select from the Rogue Talent list at levels 2, 7, 12, and 17.
Rage Powers
From 3rd level, a Skald can add the effects of a Barbarian's Rage Powers to Inspired Rage.
Song of Strength
From 6th level, allies within 50 feet may add half the Skald's class level to Athletics checks.
Raging Song (Move Action)
At 7th level, a Skald can start a song as a move action instead of a standard action.
Damage Reduction
At 9th level, the Skald gains DR 1/-. This DR is also granted to allies affected by Inspired Rage. At 14th and 19th levels, the DR increases by +1.
Raging Song (Swift Action)
At 13th level, a Skald can start a song as a swift action.
Song of the Fallen
At 14th level, the Skald's song can bring dead allies within 50 feet back to life for as long as the song lasts.
Master Skald
At 20th level, Inspired Rage no longer inflicts an AC penalty, and affected allies can cast spells and gain the benefits of _Haste_.
Playing a Skald
The Skald is a powerful class. Compared to a Bard, you lose the useful skill bonuses from Inspire...
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