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+ | A prestige archetype is a prestige class turned into a normal 20-level class, similar to an archetype. Prestige archetypes also have their prestige class' abilities spread over the entire 20 levels. Unlike how prestige classes normally work, these archetypes have a few complete class abilities rather than a mix of many abilities limited to a low level. | ||
== Prestige Archetypes by Class == | == Prestige Archetypes by Class == | ||
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|valign=top width="19%"|'''Full Base Attack Bonus''' <br> | |valign=top width="19%"|'''Full Base Attack Bonus''' <br> | ||
− | + | '''[[Barbarian (Apath)|Barbarian]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/unchained-classes/barbarian-unchained SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/barbarian/rage-powers Rage powers] | |
− | '''[[Barbarian (Apath)|Barbarian]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/ | ||
* [[Frenzied Liberator (Apath)|Frenzied Liberator]] | * [[Frenzied Liberator (Apath)|Frenzied Liberator]] | ||
* [[Living Monolith (Apath)|Living Monolith]] | * [[Living Monolith (Apath)|Living Monolith]] | ||
+ | * [[Pit Survivor (Apath) | Pit Survivor]] | ||
* [[Stalwart Defender (Apath)|Stalwart Defender]] | * [[Stalwart Defender (Apath)|Stalwart Defender]] | ||
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'''[[Figher (Apath)|Figher]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/fighter SRD] | '''[[Figher (Apath)|Figher]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/fighter SRD] | ||
− | * [[Duelist (Apath) |Duelist]]< | + | * [[Duelist (Apath) |Duelist]]<sup><sup><sup>[[Archetype_Notes_(Apath)#Martial Arts Archetype |MA]]</sup></sup></sup> |
− | * [[Golden Legionnaire ( | + | * [[Golden Legionnaire (Apath)|Golden Legionnaire]] |
− | * [[Student of War ( | + | * [[Student of War (Apath)|Student of War]] |
− | * [[Swordlord ( | + | * [[Swordlord (Apath)|Swordlord]] |
'''[[Gunslinger (Apath)|Gunslinger]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/gunslinger SRD] | '''[[Gunslinger (Apath)|Gunslinger]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/gunslinger SRD] | ||
+ | * [[Shieldmarshal (Apath) | Shieldmarshal]] | ||
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[Monk (Apath)|Monk]]'''<sup><sup><sup>[[Archetype_Notes_(Apath)#Martial Arts Archetype |MA]]</sup></sup></sup> - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/unchained-classes/monk-unchained SRD] |
− | * [[ | + | * [[Master Spy (Apath)|Master Spy]] |
+ | * [[Shadow Monk (Apath)|Shadow Monk]] | ||
+ | * [[Syndicate Lord (Apath)|Syndicate Lord]] | ||
− | '''[[Ranger (Apath)|Ranger]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---ranger Spells] | + | '''[[Paladin (Apath)|Paladin]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/paladin SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---paladin Spells] |
+ | * [[Hell Knight Paragon (Apath)|Hell Knight Paragon]] | ||
+ | * [[Vindicator (Apath)|Vindicator]] | ||
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+ | '''[[Ranger (Apath)|Ranger]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---ranger Spells] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/trapper/ranger-traps Traps] | ||
* [[Crimson Claw (Apath)|Crimson Claw]] | * [[Crimson Claw (Apath)|Crimson Claw]] | ||
− | * [[Horizon Walker (Apath)|Horizon Walker]] | + | * [[Horizon Walker (Apath)|Horizon Walker]]<sup><sup><sup>[[Archetype_Notes_(Apath)#No-Spell Variant |NS]]</sup></sup></sup> |
− | * [[Low Templar (Apath)|Low Templar]] | + | * [[Lantern Bearer (Apath) | Lantern Bearer]] |
− | * [[Mammoth Rider (Apath)|Mammoth Rider]] | + | * [[Low Templar (Apath)|Low Templar]]<sup><sup><sup>[[Archetype_Notes_(Apath)#No-Spell Variant |NS]]</sup></sup></sup> |
+ | * [[Mammoth Rider (Apath)|Mammoth Rider]]<sup><sup><sup>[[Archetype_Notes_(Apath)#No-Spell Variant |NS]]</sup></sup></sup> | ||
* [[Nature Warden (Apath)|Nature Warden]] | * [[Nature Warden (Apath)|Nature Warden]] | ||
* [[Shadow Ranger (Apath)|Shadow Ranger]] | * [[Shadow Ranger (Apath)|Shadow Ranger]] | ||
* [[Smuggler Guide (Apath)|Smuggler Guide]] | * [[Smuggler Guide (Apath)|Smuggler Guide]] | ||
+ | * [[Steel Falcon (Apath)|Steel Falcon]]<sup><sup><sup>[[Archetype_Notes_(Apath)#No-Spell Variant |NS]]</sup></sup></sup> | ||
* [[Sun Seeker (Apath)|Sun Seeker]] | * [[Sun Seeker (Apath)|Sun Seeker]] | ||
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|valign=top width="19%"|'''¾ Base Attack Bonus''' | |valign=top width="19%"|'''¾ Base Attack Bonus''' | ||
'''[[Alchemist (Apath)|Alchemist]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/alchemist SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/formulae-lists---alchemist Spells] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/alchemist/discoveries Discoveries] | '''[[Alchemist (Apath)|Alchemist]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/alchemist SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/formulae-lists---alchemist Spells] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/alchemist/discoveries Discoveries] | ||
* [[Master Chymist (Apath) | Master Chymist]] | * [[Master Chymist (Apath) | Master Chymist]] | ||
+ | * [[Toxic Alchemist (Apath) | Toxic Alchemist]] | ||
'''[[Bard (Apath)|Bard]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/bard SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---bard Spells] | '''[[Bard (Apath)|Bard]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/bard SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---bard Spells] | ||
* [[Battle Herald (Apath)|Battle Herald]] | * [[Battle Herald (Apath)|Battle Herald]] | ||
* [[Chronicler (Apath)|Chronicler]] | * [[Chronicler (Apath)|Chronicler]] | ||
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* [[Maestro Spy (Apath)| Maestro Spy]] | * [[Maestro Spy (Apath)| Maestro Spy]] | ||
* [[Mystic Spy (Apath)| Mystic Spy]] | * [[Mystic Spy (Apath)| Mystic Spy]] | ||
* [[Noble Virtuoso (Apath)| Noble Virtuoso]] | * [[Noble Virtuoso (Apath)| Noble Virtuoso]] | ||
+ | * [[Prophet of Profit (Apath) | Prophet of Profit]] | ||
+ | * [[Syndicate Provocateur (Apath)| Syndicate Provocateur]] | ||
− | '''[[Cleric (Apath)|Cleric]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/cleric SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---cleric Spells] [ | + | '''[[Cleric (Apath)|Cleric]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/cleric SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---cleric Spells] [[Domains (Apath) | Domains]] |
+ | * [[Darkfire_Adept_(Apath)|Darkfire Adept]] | ||
* [[Dissident of Dawn (Apath)|Dissident of Dawn]] | * [[Dissident of Dawn (Apath)|Dissident of Dawn]] | ||
* [[Divine Scion (Apath)|Divine Scion]] | * [[Divine Scion (Apath)|Divine Scion]] | ||
* [[Demoniac (Apath)|Demoniac]] | * [[Demoniac (Apath)|Demoniac]] | ||
− | * [[Hell Knight Chaplain(Apath)|Hell Knight Chaplain]] | + | * [[Hell Knight Chaplain (Apath)|Hell Knight Chaplain]] |
− | * [[ | + | * [[Hierarch Cleric (Apath)|Hierarch Cleric]] |
* [[Ib Monolith (Apath)|Ib Monolith]] | * [[Ib Monolith (Apath)|Ib Monolith]] | ||
* [[Sacred Vindicator (Apath)|Sacred Vindicator]] | * [[Sacred Vindicator (Apath)|Sacred Vindicator]] | ||
* [[Temple Merchant (Apath)|Temple Merchant]] | * [[Temple Merchant (Apath)|Temple Merchant]] | ||
− | '''[[Druid (Apath)|Druid]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/druid SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---druid Spells]* [[ | + | '''[[Druid (Apath)|Druid]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/druid SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---druid Spells] |
− | * [[Mystic Archer (Apath) |Mystic Archer]]< | + | * [[Green Faith Acolyte (Apath) |Green Faith Acolyte]] |
+ | * [[Mystic Archer (Apath) |Mystic Archer]]<sup><sup><sup> | ||
* [[Nature Companion (Apath)|Nature Companion]] | * [[Nature Companion (Apath)|Nature Companion]] | ||
+ | * [[Storm Kindler (Apath)|Storm Kindler]] | ||
+ | * [[Winter Lord (Apath)|Winter Lord]] | ||
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+ | '''[[Investigator (Apath)|Investigator]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/hybrid-classes/investigator SRD] | ||
+ | * [[Enlightened Noble (Apath) | Enlightened Noble]] | ||
'''[[Inquisitor (Apath)|Inquisitor]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/inquisitor SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---inquisitor Spells] | '''[[Inquisitor (Apath)|Inquisitor]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/inquisitor SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---inquisitor Spells] | ||
* [[Eye of Dawn (Apath) | Eye of Dawn ]] | * [[Eye of Dawn (Apath) | Eye of Dawn ]] | ||
+ | * [[Flagellant (Apath) | Flagellant]]<sup><sup><sup>[[Archetype_Notes_(Apath)#Variant Spellcaster |VS]]</sup></sup></sup> | ||
* [[Gray Warden (Apath)|Gray Warden]] | * [[Gray Warden (Apath)|Gray Warden]] | ||
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* [[Hell Knight Inquisitor (Apath)|Hell Knight Inquisitor]] | * [[Hell Knight Inquisitor (Apath)|Hell Knight Inquisitor]] | ||
* [[Market Inspector (Apath)|Market Inspector]] | * [[Market Inspector (Apath)|Market Inspector]] | ||
+ | * [[Syndicate Inquisitor (Apath)|Syndicate Inquisitor]] | ||
* [[Undercover Inquisitor (Apath)|Undercover Inquisitor]] | * [[Undercover Inquisitor (Apath)|Undercover Inquisitor]] | ||
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'''[[Magus (Apath)|Magus]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/magus SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/magus-spell-list Spells] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/magus/magus-arcana Arcana] | '''[[Magus (Apath)|Magus]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/magus SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/magus-spell-list Spells] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/magus/magus-arcana Arcana] | ||
* [[Arcane Archer (Apath)|Arcane Archer]] | * [[Arcane Archer (Apath)|Arcane Archer]] | ||
* [[Dragon Disciple (Apath)|Dragon Disciple]] | * [[Dragon Disciple (Apath)|Dragon Disciple]] | ||
− | * [[Naked Dragon (Apath)|Naked Dragon]]< | + | * [[Naked Dragon (Apath)|Naked Dragon]]<sup><sup><sup>[[Archetype_Notes_(Apath)#Force Armor Archetype |FA]]</sup></sup></sup> |
− | + | * [[Renaissance Man (Apath)|Renaissance Man]] | |
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'''[[Oracle (Apath)|Oracle]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/oracle SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---cleric Spells] | '''[[Oracle (Apath)|Oracle]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/oracle SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---cleric Spells] | ||
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* [[Umbral Agent (Apath)|Umbral Agent]] | * [[Umbral Agent (Apath)|Umbral Agent]] | ||
− | '''[[Rogue (Apath)|Rogue]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/ | + | '''[[Rogue (Apath)|Rogue]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/unchained-classes/rogue-unchained SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/unchained-classes/rogue-unchained#TOC-Rogue-Talents Talents] |
− | * [[Assassin ( | + | * [[Assassin (Prestige Archetype) (Apath)|Assassin]] |
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* [[Crimson Assassin (Apath)|Crimson Assassin]] | * [[Crimson Assassin (Apath)|Crimson Assassin]] | ||
* [[Deadly Spy (Apath)|Deadly Spy]] | * [[Deadly Spy (Apath)|Deadly Spy]] | ||
* [[Delver (Apath)|Delver]] | * [[Delver (Apath)|Delver]] | ||
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* [[Lion Blade (Apath)|Lion Blade]] | * [[Lion Blade (Apath)|Lion Blade]] | ||
− | * [[ | + | * [[Mariner (Apath)|Mariner]] |
− | * [[ | + | * [[Opportunist (Apath)|Opportunist]] |
+ | * [[Poison Tongue (Apath) | Poison Tongue]] | ||
+ | * [[Poisoner (Apath)|Poisoner]] | ||
+ | * [[Scheming Noble (Apath)|Scheming Noble]] | ||
+ | * [[Sheut Monolith (Apath) | Sheut Monolith ]] | ||
* [[Shadowdancer (Apath)|Shadowdancer]] | * [[Shadowdancer (Apath)|Shadowdancer]] | ||
+ | * [[Syndicate Agent (Apath)|Syndicate Agent]] | ||
− | '''[[Summoner (Apath)|Summoner]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/ | + | '''[[Summoner (Apath)|Summoner]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/unchained-classes/summoner-unchained SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/unchained-classes/summoner-unchained#TOC-Summoner-Unchained-Spell-List Spells] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/unchained-classes/summoner-unchained/eidolons-unchained Eidolons] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/unchained-classes/summoner-unchained/eidolons-unchained#TOC-Evolutions Evolutions] |
+ | * [[Monster Scion (Apath)|Monster Scion]] | ||
* [[Planar Custodian (Apath)|Planar Custodian]] | * [[Planar Custodian (Apath)|Planar Custodian]] | ||
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'''[[Sorcerer (Apath)|Sorcerer]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/sorcerer SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---sorcerer-and-wizard Spells] | '''[[Sorcerer (Apath)|Sorcerer]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/sorcerer SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---sorcerer-and-wizard Spells] | ||
+ | * [[Bloodline Scion (Apath)|Bloodline Scion]] | ||
* [[Bloodmage (Apath)|Bloodmage]] | * [[Bloodmage (Apath)|Bloodmage]] | ||
* [[Diabolist (Apath)|Diabolist]] | * [[Diabolist (Apath)|Diabolist]] | ||
+ | * [[Holy Imposter (Apath)|Holy Imposter]] | ||
* [[Stormblood (Apath)|Stormblood]] | * [[Stormblood (Apath)|Stormblood]] | ||
+ | * [[Veiled Illusionist (Apath)|Veiled Illusionist]] | ||
'''[[Witch (Apath)|Witch]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/witch SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-list---witch Spells] | '''[[Witch (Apath)|Witch]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/witch SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-list---witch Spells] | ||
− | * [[ | + | * [[False Priest (Apath)|False Priest]] |
+ | * [[Veiled Witch (Apath)|Veiled Witch]] | ||
+ | * [[Winter Witch (Apath)|Winter Witch]] | ||
* [[Witch Infiltrator (Apath)|Witch Infiltrator]] | * [[Witch Infiltrator (Apath)|Witch Infiltrator]] | ||
'''[[Wizard (Apath)|Wizard]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/wizard SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---sorcerer-and-wizard Spells] | '''[[Wizard (Apath)|Wizard]]''' - [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/wizard SRD] [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/spell-lists-and-domains/spell-lists---sorcerer-and-wizard Spells] | ||
* [[Arcane Savant (Apath)|Arcane Savant]] | * [[Arcane Savant (Apath)|Arcane Savant]] | ||
− | * [[ | + | * [[Eldritch Noble (Apath)|Eldritch Noble]] |
+ | * [[Charlatan Priest (Apath)|Charlatan Priest]] | ||
* [[Cyphermage (Apath)|Cyphermage]] | * [[Cyphermage (Apath)|Cyphermage]] | ||
* [[Davirat (Apath)|Davirat]] | * [[Davirat (Apath)|Davirat]] | ||
+ | * [[Halycon Arcanist (Apath)|Halycon Arcanist]] | ||
* [[Hell Knight Notary (Apath)|Hell Knight Notary]] | * [[Hell Knight Notary (Apath)|Hell Knight Notary]] | ||
* [[Loremaster (Apath)|Loremaster]] | * [[Loremaster (Apath)|Loremaster]] | ||
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* [[Sanguine Wizard (Apath) | Sanguine Wizard]] | * [[Sanguine Wizard (Apath) | Sanguine Wizard]] | ||
* [[Tattooed Mystic (Apath) | Tattooed Mystic]] | * [[Tattooed Mystic (Apath) | Tattooed Mystic]] | ||
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* '''[[Arcane Trickster (Apath)|Arcane Trickster]]''' Rogue/Wizard | * '''[[Arcane Trickster (Apath)|Arcane Trickster]]''' Rogue/Wizard | ||
* '''[[Blood Mystic (Apath)|Blood Mystic]]''' Oracle/Sorcerer | * '''[[Blood Mystic (Apath)|Blood Mystic]]''' Oracle/Sorcerer | ||
+ | * '''[[Champion of the Enlightened (Apath)|Champion of the Enlightened]]''' Monk/Paladin | ||
* '''[[Eldritch Hunter (Apath)|Eldritch Hunter]]''' Ranger/Sorcerer | * '''[[Eldritch Hunter (Apath)|Eldritch Hunter]]''' Ranger/Sorcerer | ||
* '''[[Eldritch Knight (Apath)|Eldritch Knight]]''' Fighter/Wizard | * '''[[Eldritch Knight (Apath)|Eldritch Knight]]''' Fighter/Wizard | ||
− | ** [[Eldritch Robe (Apath)|Eldritch Robe]]< | + | ** [[Eldritch Robe (Apath)|Eldritch Robe]]<sup><sup><sup>[[Archetype_Notes_(Apath)#Force Armor Archetype |FA]]</sup></sup></sup> |
* '''[[Mystic Theurge (Apath)|Mystic Theurge]]''' Cleric/Wizard | * '''[[Mystic Theurge (Apath)|Mystic Theurge]]''' Cleric/Wizard | ||
* '''[[Rage Druid (Apath)|Rage Druid]]''' Barbarian/Druid | * '''[[Rage Druid (Apath)|Rage Druid]]''' Barbarian/Druid | ||
* '''[[Rage Prophet (Apath)|Rage Prophet]]''' Barbarian/Oracle | * '''[[Rage Prophet (Apath)|Rage Prophet]]''' Barbarian/Oracle | ||
− | + | * '''[[Soulforge (Apath) |Soulforge]]''' Aegis/Soulknife/Metaforge | |
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+ | A prestige archetype generally has elements of one or more regular character classes. Sometimes there is more than one class that naturally leads itself to a particular prestige class, which can lead to several different prestige archetypes from a single prestige class. A few prestige archetypes are not built on a regular class at all, instead expanding the idea behind the prestige class to a full 20 levels. | ||
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A prestige archetype is a prestige class turned into a normal 20-level class, similar to an archetype. Prestige archetypes also have their prestige class' abilities spread over the entire 20 levels. Unlike how prestige classes normally work, these archetypes have a few complete class abilities rather than a mix of many abilities limited to a low level.
Prestige Archetypes by Class
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The goal when making these prestige archetypes has been to capture the flavor of the prestige class rather than to build a character according to the original rules. Attack bonuses, hit dice, class skills, spells, and class features have been unified and spread evenly over levels.
A prestige archetype generally has elements of one or more regular character classes. Sometimes there is more than one class that naturally leads itself to a particular prestige class, which can lead to several different prestige archetypes from a single prestige class. A few prestige archetypes are not built on a regular class at all, instead expanding the idea behind the prestige class to a full 20 levels.
One thing about prestige classes is that you grow into them - they can represent special training opportunities that the character did not know existed. Prestige archetypes don't do this; you play a prestige archetype from level one. In this case I'd suggest using the retraining rules - the character retrains those abilities that differ between his old class and the new prestige archetype. Or, if this feels cumbersome, simply change the class abilities and say the sudden change is a result of special training. This should generally work fine at lower levels, the more experienced the character is and the more abilities it has, the greater the disconnect when those abilities change. GMs wanting this kind of plot are advised to present such options early on in a campaign.
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