Unlock the full potential of the Herald of the Horn class in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Learn about its powerful abilities, spellcasting, and combat prowess.
The Herald of the Horn is a potent Skald archetype in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, focusing on powerful sonic abilities and enhancing allies through their music and rage. This guide breaks down their progression and key features.
Class Progression and Abilities:
| Lvl | Feat | Special 1 | Special 2 | Special 3 |
| 0 | - | Skald Proficiencies | Bardic Knowledge | Arcane Bond - Object |
| 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 | Horn Call | Skald Talent | Raging Song (Move Action) |
| 8 | - | Improved Uncanny Dodge | - | - |
| 9 | Feat | Rage Power | Damage Reduction | - |
| 10 | - | - | - | Dirge of Doom |
| 11 | Feat | Crumbling Blast | - | - |
| 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 | Crumbling Blast | Skald Talent | - |
| 18 | - | Rage Power | - | - |
| 19 | Feat | - | Damage Reduction | - |
| 20 | - | Master Skald | - | - |
Key Abilities Explained:
- Arcane Bond: At level 0, you gain an Arcane Bond. The Bonded Object can be used once per day to restore a spell slot, which is incredibly useful for extending your casting capabilities.
- Horn Call: Starting at 7th level, this ability enhances your spells with the sonic descriptor. The DC for these spells increases by +1. This bonus escalates to +2 at 13th level and a significant +3 at 19th level, making your sonic spells much harder to resist.
- Crumbling Blast: At 11th level, you unlock Crumbling Blast. This allows you to unleash a 40' cone of sonic damage, dealing 5d6 sonic damage. Creatures caught in the blast must make a Fortitude save (DC = 10 + class level / 2 + Charisma modifier) or take half damage. By 17th level, you can use this ability twice per day, and it escalates to a devastating 10d6 sonic damage. A failed save against this stronger version also stuns affected creatures for 1 round, offering excellent crowd control.
Mastering these abilities will make your Herald of the Horn a formidable force on the battlefield, both for buffing allies and blasting enemies.
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