QUICK Guide to Choosing Your Class in Pathfinder 2e! (Rules Lawyer Shopping Guide)

A quick overview of the 20 Pathfinder 2e classes, to narrow down your choices and learn "Why you want to be..." each class! CORRECTION: During the Summoner portion I say that they only cast Arcane spells. Not true: depending on their choice of Eidolon, they can cast any tradition! USEFUL VISUAL GUIDE shared on the PF2e subreddit! https://www.reddit.com/r/Pathfinder2e/comments/u6sn3q/pathfinder_class_summaries_for_new_players_pretty/ 0:00 - Introduction 1:06 - The Guide 1:26 - The Categories of Classes 2:11 - Considerations 2:35 - Archetypes (PF2e's "multiclassing") MARTIALS 3:05 - Barbarian 3:35 - Champion 4:20 - Fighter 4:38 - Monk 5:18 - Ranger 5:45 - Gunslinger 5:56 - Swashbuckler 6:09 "NEAR-MARTIALS" 6:18 Rogue 6:41 Inventor 7:00 Investigator 7:23 CASTERS 7:57 Prepared vs. Spontaneous Casters 8:41 The 4 Magical Traditions 9:44 Bard 10:06 Cleric 10:36 Druid 10:55 Wizard 11:30 Sorcerer 12:02 Oracle 12:27 Witch "HALF CASTERS" 13:00 Magus 13:36 Summoner AND... 14:07 Alchemist "Kid playing RPG" picture from Monadnock Ledger-Transcript, "The new generation embraces Dungeons and Dragons": https://www.ledgertranscript.com/The-new-generation-embraces-Dungeons-and-Dragons-32203837 All Pathfinder 2e rules are FREE! https://2e.aonprd.com/ https://pf2easy.com/ Pick up your Pathfinder 2e book on Amazon using my affiliate links below. As an Amazon Affliate, I earn from qualifying purchases which helps me continue doing what I love! Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook: https://amzn.to/3BiFCSj Pathfinder 2e Beginner Box: https://amzn.to/3eVsUBB LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! I'm a lawyer who teaches and runs tabletop RPGs (Pathfinder, D&D, Starfinder) for kids and teens, making videos and hosting events related to TTRPGs and board games. JOIN THE DISCORD to join our community and The Endless Tale Tavern PF2e campaign! https://discord.gg/bpyqxhwe8X SUPPORT THE RULES LAWYER PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/theruleslawyer Also check out my other channel, "RULES LAWYER - LIVE PLAY"! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1K95QD8Mv2Tr6Wne6KS9g Follow me on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/theruleslawyer1 LEARN PATHFINDER 2E! From The Rules Lawyer: BEGINNER BOX Demonstration + Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWMfQKXicak It's Easy to Learn! A First Combat: https://youtu.be/jafxucfk0PY Character Creation - A Breakdown: https://youtu.be/zBb10JowP30 A Second Combat: https://youtu.be/fLnmENaQykE Tactics & Strategies to Beat Pathfinder 2e's Tough Fights, Part 1: https://youtu.be/PRq0VaN1-XE Tactics & Strategies, Part 2: https://youtu.be/p5xV7BOFwyw Music from Ivan Duch's Music Packs (Module for Foundry VTT) https://ivanduch.com/