Standard Bearer

Master the Standard Bearer in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous! Learn about Tactician, Banner abilities, Animal Companions, and powerful buffs like Banner of Solace and Awesome Pennon.

Hey there! So you're looking into the Standard Bearer class in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous? Awesome choice! This class is all about buffing your allies and making sure everyone on your team hits harder and stays safer. Think of them as the ultimate team cheerleader, but with way more combat effectiveness.

The Standard Bearer's core abilities revolve around their 'Tactician' and 'Banner' features, which give out passive bonuses and active buffs to nearby allies. They also get an Animal Companion to help out on the front lines, and as they level up, they unlock even more potent abilities like Banner of Solace and Awesome Pennon. Let's break down how this class progresses and what makes it tick.

Standard Bearer Level Progression

Here's a look at how your Standard Bearer grows, level by level:

Key Abilities Explained

Banner (Standard Bearer)

Right from level 1, you get the Banner ability. This is your bread and butter for buffing your team. It's a passive aura that makes your allies better, and it scales up as you level.

Animal Companion (Standard Bearer)

At level 5, you gain a trusty Animal Companion. This isn't just a pet; it's a full-fledged party member that can fight on the front lines, provide flanking, and generally soak up damage or dish it out. Make sure to pick one that complements your party's needs!

Banner of Solace

This is a big one, unlocked at level 11. Once per day, you can use a full-round action to grant all allies within 60 feet temporary hit points. These temp HP are equal to half your class level and last for a good 10 minutes. Even better, while these temporary HP are active, your allies get a sweet +2 morale bonus to damage rolls. This bonus increases to +3 at level 15 and a whopping +4 at level 19. It's a fantastic way to boost your party's survivability and offensive power during tough fights.

Awesome Pennon

At the capstone level, 20, you unlock Awesome Pennon. This is the ultimate buff for your allies within 60 feet. They'll gain a +1 morale bonus to attacks, become immune to fear effects, and get a +3 morale bonus to saving throws against mind-affecting effects. It's the perfect way to cap off your Standard Bearer's journey, making your entire party incredibly resilient and accurate.