Pathfinder Second Edition
Embark on endless adventures with revised rules, character options, and artwork that breathe life into Golarion.

Creator Info

  • Designer(s): Jason Bulmahn and the Paizo Team
  • Artist(s): Various (cover by Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai)
  • Publisher: Paizo Inc. (Official Site)
  • Game Page: Pathfinder 2e

Overview of the Game

  1. What is this game about?
    A comprehensive fantasy RPG set in the world of Golarion, offering deep character customization, tactical combat, and immersive world-building for epic campaigns.
  2. Game lineage and inspiration:
    Building on the legacy of D&D 3.5 and Pathfinder First Edition, 2E refines core mechanics into the unified three-action economy and streamlines play based on community feedback.
  3. What makes Pathfinder 2E RPG unique?
    • Three-Action Economy: Empowers flexible tactics with one to three actions per turn.
    • Archetypes & Feats: Granular character options let players craft unique roles across classes.
    • Conditions & Proficiency System: Unified proficiency ranks (trained to legendary) track expertise and scale automatically.
  4. Who will love it?
    • Fans of crunchy, tactical combat and detailed character builds
    • GMs seeking modular adventure paths in Paizo’s vast Golarion setting
    • Players who enjoy both solo heroics and multi-role party dynamics

Dice System

  1. Core Mechanic: Roll d20 + proficiency rank + ability modifier against a Difficulty Class; outcomes include success, critical success, failure, or critical failure.
  2. Dice Needed:  d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20 (Full "standard" set of polyhedral dice)

A Helpful Video: "Pathfinder (2e): The 3-Action Economy"