Urban Hunter

Master the Urban Hunter archetype in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Learn about its unique feats, animal companions, and special abilities to dominate city streets.

Alright, so you're looking to play the Urban Hunter in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous? This archetype is all about taking the classic hunter's skills and adapting them for the concrete jungle. Think less wilderness tracking, more alleyway ambushes. It's a pretty neat twist on the class, offering some unique advantages.

The core idea is that you're trading some of the typical hunter stuff for a more specialized, urban-focused toolkit. You won't be getting all those fancy teamwork feats, but you'll be compensated with bonus feats that really define the playstyle. Plus, your animal companion options are a bit more limited – you're sticking to either a trusty dog or a swift horse.

Urban Hunter Key Features

• Animal Companion: You're restricted to a dog or a horse.
• Lost Feats: You miss out on teamwork feats.
• Bonus Feats: You gain extra feats that are crucial for this archetype.

Level Progression and Abilities

Let's break down how the Urban Hunter levels up and what you get along the way. It's important to keep an eye on these as you progress:

Specific Abilities Explained

Animal Companion (Urban Hunter)

As mentioned, your choice is narrowed down to a dog or a horse. Both have their strengths, so pick the one that best suits your intended playstyle. A dog might be better for close-quarters combat, while a horse offers mobility.

Animal Insight

Once you hit 5th level, this ability kicks in. If you and your companion are within 30 feet of each other, you both get a nice bonus to Perception checks – equal to your class level divided by 2. On top of that, you both get a +2 insight bonus to saving throws against mind-affecting effects. This is great for spotting ambushes and resisting mental assaults.

Captor

Starting at 6th level, and then every three levels after that (9th, 12th, 15th, 18th), you get to choose a bonus feat through the Captor ability. The best part? Both you and your companion get this feat, and you don't even need to meet the normal prerequisites! At 6th level, your choices are Bull Rush, Dirty Trick, Disarm, and Trip. As you get higher, from 12th level onwards, the options expand to include Combat Reflexes, Greater Bull Rush, Greater Dirty Trick, Greater Disarm, Greater Trip, and Lunge. This is where you really customize your build and your companion's.

Frightful Ferocity

At 17th level, you and your companion gain the ability to demoralize foes. As a swift action, you can each make an Intimidate check to try and make an enemy fearful. This can be a powerful tool for crowd control and debuffing enemies, especially in those tight urban environments where enemies might be bunched up.

So, that's the Urban Hunter in a nutshell. It's a solid choice if you like the idea of a hunter but want a more city-centric feel, with plenty of opportunities to customize through bonus feats for both you and your companion.