Sorcerer

Explore the Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Sorcerer class. Learn about its primary attribute, spellcasting, progression, and detailed bloodline breakdowns for optimal gameplay.

The Sorcerer in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a spontaneous arcane caster with Charisma as their primary attribute. They have a slow Base Attack Bonus (BAB) progression, full caster level progression, and can cast arcane spells up to 9th level. Sorcerers have 5 HP per level, high Will saving throws, and low Fortitude and Reflex saving throws. They receive 2 skill points per level and have the following class skills: Knowledge (Arcana), Persuasion, and Use Magic Device.

The table below details the Sorcerer's BAB, saves, and spells per day progression:

Lvl	AB	Fort	Reflex	Will	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
1	+0	+0	+0	+2	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2	+1	+0	+0	+3	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
3	+1	+1	+1	+3	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
4	+2	+1	+1	+4	6	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
5	+2	+1	+1	+4	6	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
6	+3	+2	+2	+5	6	5	3	-	-	-	-	-	-
7	+3	+2	+2	+5	6	6	4	-	-	-	-	-	-
8	+4	+2	+2	+6	6	6	5	3	-	-	-	-	-
9	+4	+3	+3	+6	6	6	6	4	-	-	-	-	-
10	+5	+3	+3	+7	6	6	6	5	3	-	-	-	-
11	+5	+3	+3	+7	6	6	6	6	4	-	-	-	-
12	+6 / +1	+4	+4	+8	6	6	6	6	5	3	-	-	-
13	+6 / +1	+4	+4	+8	6	6	6	6	6	4	-	-	-
14	+7 / +2	+4	+4	+9	6	6	6	6	6	5	3	-	-
15	+7 / +2	+5	+5	+9	6	6	6	6	6	6	4	-	-
16	+8 / +3	+5	+5	+10	6	6	6	6	6	6	5	3	-
17	+8 / +3	+5	+5	+10	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	4	-
18	+9 / +4	+6	+6	+11	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	5	3
19	+9 / +4	+6	+6	+11	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	4
20	+10 / +5	+6	+6	+12	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	5

Compared to Wizards, Sorcerers unlock new spell levels one class level later but can cast more spells of a given level. While Wizards can prepare any spell they know, Sorcerers have a limited number of spells known, detailed in the following table:

Lvl	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
1	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
3	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
4	3	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
5	4	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
6	4	2	1	-	-	-	-	-	-
7	5	3	2	-	-	-	-	-	-
8	5	3	2	1	-	-	-	-	-
9	5	4	3	2	-	-	-	-	-
10	5	4	3	2	1	-	-	-	-
11	5	5	4	3	2	-	-	-	-
12	5	5	4	3	2	1	-	-	-
13	5	5	4	4	3	2	-	-	-
14	5	5	4	4	3	2	1	-	-
15	5	5	4	4	4	3	2	-	-
16	5	5	4	4	4	3	2	1	-
17	5	5	4	4	4	3	3	2	-
18	5	5	4	4	4	3	3	2	1
19	5	5	4	4	4	3	3	3	2
20	5	5	4	4	4	3	3	3	3

These spell counts do not include bloodline spells. Due to the variety of bloodlines, Sorcerers can have significantly different capabilities. When creating or leveling up a Sorcerer, it's important to avoid redundant feats and spells that are already granted by the chosen bloodline, such as taking the Superior Summoning feat with the Abyssal bloodline.

Abyssal Bloodline

This bloodline grants demonic ancestry.

Level	Feats	Special 1	Special 2	Special 3
0	-	Sorcerer Proficiencies	Cantrips	Class Skill: Athletics
1	Feat	Bonus Feat	Demonic Arcana	Grow Claws
3	Feat	-	Bloodline spell - Cause Fear	Demon Resistances
5	Feat	-	Bloodline spell - Bull's Strength	-
7	Feat	Bloodline Feat	Bloodline spell - Rage	-
9	Feat	-	Bloodline spell - Stoneskin	Strength of the Abyss
11	Feat	-	Bloodline spell - Dismissal	-
13	Feat	Bloodline Feat	Bloodline spell - Transformation	-
15	Feat	Wings	Bloodline spell - Summon Monster VII	Added Summonings
17	Feat	-	Bloodline spell - Unholy Aura	-
19	Feat	Bloodline Feat	Bloodline spell - Summon Monster IX	-
20	-	-	-	Demonic Might

Arcane Bloodline

This bloodline focuses on arcane power.

Level	Feats	Special 1	Special 2	Special 3
0	-	Sorcerer Proficiencies	Cantrips	Class Skill
1	Feat	Bonus Feat	Arcane Arcana	Arcane Bond
3	Feat	-	Bloodline spell - Magic Missile	Combat Casting Adept
5	Feat	-	Bloodline spell - Invisibility	-
7	Feat	Bloodline Feat	Bloodline spell - Dispel Magic	-
9	Feat	-	Bloodline spell - Dimension Door	Bonus spell
11	Feat	-	Bloodline spell - Break Enchantment	-
13	Feat	Bloodline Feat	Bloodline spell - True Seeing	Bonus spell
15	Feat	-	Bloodline spell - Banishment	School Power
17	Feat	-	Bloodline spell - Power Word Stun	Bonus spell
19	Feat	Bloodline Feat	Bloodline spell - Clashing Rocks	-
20	-	-	-	Arcane Apotheosis

Celestial Bloodline

This bloodline draws power from celestial beings.

Level	Feats	Special 1	Special 2	Special 3
0	-	Sorcerer Proficiencies	Cantrips	Class Skill: Lore (Religion)
1	Feat	Bonus Feat	Angelic Arcana	Heavenly Fire
3	Feat	-	Bloodline spell - Bless	Celestial Resistances
5	Feat	-	Bloodline spell - Resist Energy	-
7	Feat	Bloodline Feat	Bloodline spell - Protection from Energy	-
9	Feat	-	Bloodline spell - Remove C	-