Magus

Magus is a class in Pathfinder: Kingmaker.

There are those who spend their lives poring over ancient tomes and texts, unlocking the power of magic, and there are those who spend their time perfecting the use of individual weapons, becoming masters without equal. The magus is at once a student of both philosophies, blending magical ability and martial prowess into something entirely unique, a discipline in which both spell and steel are used to devastating effect. As he grows in power, the magus unlocks powerful forms of arcana that allow him to merge his talents further, and at the pinnacle of his art, the magus becomes a blur of steel and magic, a force that few foes would dare to stand against.

Gameplay[ | ]

Role: Magi spend much of their time traveling the world, learning whatever martial or arcane secrets they can find. They might spend months learning a new sword-fighting style from a master warrior, while simultaneously moonlighting in the local library, poring through tomes of ancient lore. Most who take this path dabble in all sorts of lore, picking up anything that might aid them in their search for perfection.

Alignment: Any
Hit Die: d8
Hit Points: 5/level + Constitution modifier
Skill Ranks Per Level: 2 + 1/2 Intelligence modifier
Class Skills: Athletics, Knowledge (Arcana), Knowledge (World), Persuasion, Use Magic Device
Proficiencies: Simple Weapons, Martial weapons, Light Armor
Spellcasting: Use Intelligence to cast arcane spells up to 6 levels from magus spell list. Caster type: Prepared Caster.

Progression Table[ | ]

Level	BAB	Fort	Ref	Will	Features	Spells per day by spell level
Level	BAB	Fort	Ref	Will	Features	1	2	3	4	5	6
1	+0	+2	+0	+2	Spellcasting, Arcane Pool (arcane weapon +1), Spell Combat, Cantrips, Detect Magic	1	-	-	-	-	-
2	+1	+3	+0	+3	Spellstrike	2	-	-	-	-	-
3	+2	+3	+1	+3	Magus Arcana	3	-	-	-	-	-
4	+3	+4	+1	+4	Spell Recall	3	1	-	-	-	-
5	+3	+4	+1	+4	Arcane Weapon +2 (flaming/frost/keen/shock, Bonus feat	4	2	-	-	-	-
6	+4	+5	+2	+5	Magus Arcana	4	3	-	-	-	-
7	+5	+5	+2	+5	Arcane Medium Armor	4	3	1	-	-	-
8	+6/+1	+6	+2	+6	Improved Spell Combat	4	4	2	-	-	-
9	+6/+1	+6	+3	+6	Magus Arcana, Arcane Weapon +3 (speed)	5	4	3	-	-	-
10	+7/+2	+7	+3	+7	Fighter Training	5	4	3	1	-	-
11	+8/+3	+7	+3	+7	Improved Spell Recall, Bonus feat	5	4	4	2	-	-
12	+9/+4	+8	+4	+8	Magus Arcana	5	5	4	3	-	-
13	+9/+4	+8	+4	+8	Arcane Heavy Armor, Arcane Weapon +4	5	5	4	3	1	-
14	+10/+5	+9	+4	+9	Greater Spell Combat	5	5	4	4	2	-
15	+11/+6/+1	+9	+5	+9	Magus Arcana	5	5	5	4	3	-
16	+12/+7/+2	+10	+5	+10	Counterstrike	5	5	5	4	3	1
17	+12/+7/+2	+10	+5	+10	Arcane Weapon +5, Bonus feat	5	5	5	4	4	2
18	+13/+8/+3	+11	+6	+11	Magus Arcana	5	5	5	5	4	3
19	+14/+9/+4	+11	+6	+11	Greater Spell Access	5	5	5	5	5	4
20	+15/+10/+5	+12	+6	+12	True Magus	5	5	5	5	5	5

Base Features[ | ]

	Magus Proficiencies
	A magus is proficient with all simple and martial weapons. A magus is also proficient with light armor. He can cast magus spells while wearing light armor without incurring the normal arcane spell failure chance. Like any other arcane spellcaster, a magus wearing medium armor, heavy armor, or a shield incurs a chance of arcane spell failure if the spell in question has a somatic component. A multiclass magus still incurs the normal arcane spell failure chance for arcane spells received from other classes.
	Spellcasting
	A magus casts arcane spells drawn from the magus spell list. A magus must choose and prepare his spells ahead of time. A magus uses his Intelligence score as his spellcasting modifier. A magus may know any number of spells. A magus begins play knowing all 0-level magus spells plus three 1st-level spells of his choice. The magus also learns a number of additional 1st-level spells equal to his Intelligence modifier. At each new magus level, he learns two new spells of any spell level that he can cast (based on his new magus level). At any time, a magus can also learn new spells from scrolls.
	Cantrips
	Magi can cast a number of cantrips, or 0-level spells. These spells are cast like any other spell, but they are not expended when cast and may be used again.
	Detect Magic
	Detects magical auras of active spells or artifacts (or of those that were active recently). Can identify the school of magic to which the spell belongs. Used in dialogues.
	Arcane Pool
	At 1st level, the magus gains a reservoir of mystical arcane energy that he can draw upon to fuel his powers and enhance his weapon. This arcane pool has a number of points equal to 1/2 his magus level (minimum 1) + his Intelligence modifier. The pool refreshes once per day when the magus prepares his spells. At 1st level, a magus can expend 1 point from his arcane pool as a swift action to grant any weapon he is holding a +1 enhancement bonus for 1 minute. For every four levels beyond 1st, the weapon gains another +1 enhancement bonus, to a maximum of +5 at 17th level. These bonuses can be added to the weapon, stacking with existing weapon enhancement to a maximum of +5. Multiple uses of this ability do not stack with themselves. At 5th level, these bonuses can be used to add any of the following weapon properties: flaming, flaming burst, frost, icy burst, keen, shock, or shocking burst. Adding these properties consumes an amount of bonus equal to the property's base price modifier. These properties are added to any the weapon already has, but duplicates do not stack. If the weapon is not magical, at least a +1 enhancement bonus must be added before any other properties can be added. These bonuses and properties are decided when the arcane pool point is spent and cannot be changed until the next time the magus uses this ability. These bonuses do not function if the weapon is wielded by anyone other than the magus. At 8th level, the speed can be added at a cost of +2 enhancement bonus. A magus can only enhance one weapon in this way at one time. If he uses this ability again, the first use immediately ends.
	Spell Combat
	At 1st level, a magus learns to cast spells and wield his weapons at the same time. This functions much like two-weapon fighting, but the off-hand weapon is a spell that is being cast. To use this ability, the magus must have one hand free (even if the spell being cast does not have somatic components), while wielding a light or one-handed melee weapon in the other hand. As a full-round action, he can make all of his attacks with his melee weapon at a –2 penalty and can also cast any spell from the magus spell list with a casting time of 1 standard action (any attack roll made as part of this spell also takes this penalty).
	Spellstrike
	At 2nd level, whenever a magus casts a spell with a range of "touch" from the magus spell list, he can deliver the spell through any weapon he is wielding as part of a melee attack. Instead of the free melee touch attack normally allowed to deliver the spell, a magus can make one free melee attack with his weapon (at his highest base attack bonus) as part of casting this spell. If successful, this melee attack deals its normal damage as well as the effects of the spell. If the magus makes this attack in concert with spell combat, this melee attack takes all the penalties accrued by spell combat melee attacks. This attack uses the weapon's critical range (20, 19–20, or 18–20 and modified by the keen weapon property or similar effects), but the spell effect only deals ×2 damage on a successful critical hit, while the weapon damage uses its own critical modifier.
	Magus Arcana
	As he gains levels, a magus learns arcane secrets tailored to his specific way of blending martial puissance and magical skill. Starting at 3rd level, a magus gains one magus arcana. He gains an additional magus arcana for every three levels of magus attained after 3rd level. Unless specifically noted in a magus arcana's description, a magus cannot select a particular magus arcana more than once.
	Spell Recall
	At 4th level, the magus learns to use his arcane pool to recall spells he has already cast. With a swift action he can recall any single magus spell that he has already prepared and cast that day by expending a number of points from his arcane pool equal to the spell's level (minimum 1). The spell is prepared again, just as if it had not been cast.
	Bonus Magus Feat
	At 5th level, and every six levels thereafter, a magus gains a bonus feat in addition to those gained from normal advancement. These bonus feats must be selected from those listed as combat or magic feats. He must meet the prerequisites for these feats as normal.
	Arcane Medium Armor
	At 7th level, a magus gains proficiency with medium armor. A magus can cast magus spells while wearing medium armor without incurring the normal arcane spell failure chance. Like any other arcane spellcaster, a magus wearing heavy armor or using a shield incurs a chance of arcane spell failure if the spell in question has a somatic component.
	Improved Spell Combat
	At 8th level, the magus's ability to cast spells and make melee attacks improves. When using the spell combat ability, the magus receives a +2 circumstance bonus on concentration checks.
	Fighter Training
	Starting at 10th level, a magus counts 1/2 his total magus level as his fighter level for the purpose of qualifying for feats. If he has levels in fighter, these levels stack.
	Improved Spell Recall
	At 11th level, the magus's ability to recall spells using his arcane pool becomes more efficient. Whenever he recalls a spell with spell recall, he expends a number of points from his arcane pool equal to 1/2 the spell's level (minimum 1).
	Arcane Heavy Armor
	At 13th level, a magus gains proficiency with heavy armor. A magus can cast magus spells while wearing heavy armor without incurring the normal arcane spell failure chance. Like any other arcane spellcaster, a magus using a shield incurs a chance of arcane spell failure if the spell in question has a somatic component.
	Greater Spell Combat
	At 14th level, the magus gains the ability to seamlessly cast spells and make melee attacks. Whenever he uses the spell combat ability, his concentration check bonus from Improved Spell Combat increases to +4.
	Counterstrike
	At 16th level, whenever an enemy within reach of the magus successfully casts a spell defensively, that enemy provokes an attack of opportunity from the magus after the spell is complete.
	Greater Spell Access
	At 19th level, the magus gains access to an expanded spell list. He learns 6 spells of any levels from 1st to 6th from the wizard's spell list and places them into his spellbook as magus spells of their wizard level. Magus gain Greater Spell Access on 19 Magus Caster Level, not Class Level, so caster levels acquired from Dragon Disciple or Eldritch Knight will count. (Last Version:2.1.7b)
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	At 20th level, the magus becomes a master of spells and combat. Whenever he uses his spell combat ability, he does not need to make a concentration check to cast the spell defensively. Whenever the magus uses spell combat, he can choose to either increase the DC to resist his spells by +2, grant himself a +2 circumstance bonus on any checks made to overcome spell resistance, or grant himself a +2 circumstance bonus on all attack rolls.

Selectable Features[ | ]

Magus Arcana (List)[ | ]

Magus Level	Arcana	Since
3	Arcane Accuracy
3	Wand Mastery
3	Wand Wielder
3	Empowered Magic
3	Quickened Magic
3	Extended Magic
3	Reach Magic
6	Prescient Attack
6	Enduring Blade
6	Empowered Magic
9	Dimension Strike
9	Ghost Blade
9	Hasted Assault
12	Devoted Blade
12	Maximized Magic
15	Bane Blade
12	Quickened Magic

Each time a magus learns a new magus arcana, they may pick one of the following features.

	Arcane Accuracy
	The magus can expend 1 point from his arcane pool as a swift action to grant himself an insight bonus equal to his Intelligence bonus on all attack rolls until the end of his turn.
	Bane Blade
	Whenever the magus enhances his weapon using his arcane pool, he may spend 1 additional point from his arcane pool to add the Bane special ability to the weapon. Prerequisite: Magus 15
	Devoted Blade
	Whenever the magus enhances his weapon using his arcane pool, he adds anarchic, axiomatic, holy, or unholy special abilities to the list of available options. A magus may only add one of these abilities if it matches his own alignment. Each ability costs 2 points of enhancement bonus. Prerequisite: Magus 12
	Dimension Strike
	The magus can expend 2 points from his arcane pool as a swift action to resolve all of his melee weapon attacks until the end of his turn as melee touch attacks. Prerequisite: Magus 9
	Empowered Magic
	The magus can cast three spell per day as if those spells were modified by the Empower Spell feat. Prerequisite: Magus 6
	Enduring Blade
	"Whenever the magus enchants his weapon using his arcane pool, he may spend 1 additional point from his arcane pool to increase the duration of the enchantment to 1 minute per magus level. Prerequisite: Magus 6
	Extended Magic
	The magus can cast three spell per day as if those spells were modified by the Extend Spell feat.
	Ghost Blade
	Whenever the magus enhances his weapon using his arcane pool, he adds the brilliant energy and ghost touch special abilities to the list of available options. Ghost Touch costs 1 point of enhancement bonus, Brilliant Energy costs 4 points of enhancement bonus. Prerequisite: Magus 9
	Hasted Assault
	The magus can expend 1 point from his arcane pool as a swift action to move more quickly. This functions as haste, but only targets the magus and lasts for a number of rounds equal to the magus's Intelligence bonus. Prerequisite: Magus 9
	Maximized Magic
	The magus can cast three spell per day as if those spells were modified by the Maximize Spell feat. Prerequisite: Magus 12
	Prescient Attack
	The magus can expend 1 point from his arcane pool as a swift action, allowing him to anticipate his opponent's defenses. Enemies are denied their Dexterity bonus against the magus's attacks until the end of the magus's next turn. Prerequisite: Magus 6
	Quickened Magic
	The magus can cast three spell per day as if those spells were modified by the Quicken Spell feat. Prerequisite: Magus 15
	Reach Magic
	The magus can cast three spell per day as if those spells were modified by the Reach Spell feat.
	Wand Mastery
	Whenever the magus uses a wand, he calculates the DC for any spell it contains using his Intelligence modifier, instead of the minimum modifier needed to cast a spell of that level.
	Wand Wielder
	The magus can activate a wand or staff in place of casting a spell when using spell combat.

Archetypes[ | ]

Archetype	Gains	Loses
Eldritch Archer	Ranged Spell Combat at level 1 Ranged Spellstrike at level 2	Spell Combat at level 1 Spellstrike at level 2 Counterstrike at level 16
Eldritch Scion	Spellcasting Eldritch Pool at level 1 Bloodline at level 1 Improved Spell Combat at level 14 Greater Spell Combat at level 18	Magus's spellcasting Arcane Pool at level 1 Spell Recall at level 4 Improved Spell Combat at level 8 Improved Spell Recall at level 11 Greater Spell Combat at level 14
Sword Saint	Chosen Weapon at level 1 Canny Defense at level 1 Perfect Strike at level 4 Lightning Draw at level 7 Fighter Training at level 7 Critical Perfection at level 9 Superior Reflexes at level 11 Lethal Focus at level 13 Perfect Reflexes at level 19 Weapon Mastery at level 20	Martial Weapons Proficiency at level 1 Light Armor proficiency at level 1 Diminished Spellcasting at level 1 Spell Recall at level 4 Arcane Medium Armor at level 7 Magus Arcana at level 9 Fighter Training at level 10 Improved Spell Recall at level 11 Arcane Heavy Armor at level 13 Greater Spell Access at level 19 True Magus at level 20
Arcane Rider	Animal Companion - Horse at level 1 Arcane Mount at level 1 Bonus Feats at level 1, 5, 11, 17 Dimensional Ride at level 8 Greater Dimensional Ride at level 14	Spell Recall at level 4 Magus Bonus Feats at level 5, 11, 17 Arcane Medium Armor at level 7 Improved Spell Recall at level 11 Arcane Heavy Armor at level 13
Armored Battlemage	Arcane Pool (Armor) at level 1, 5, 9, 13, 17 Medium Armor at level 1 Armor Training at level 3, 8, 13, 18 Heavy Armor at level 7	Arcane Pool (Weapon) at level 1, 5, 9, 13, 17 Spell Combat at level 1 Magus Arcana at level 3, 18 Arcane Medium Armor at level 7 Improved Spell Combat at level 8 Arcane Heavy Armor at level 13 Greater Spell Combat at level 14
Hexcrafter	Curse Spells at level 1 Hex Magus at level 4 Hex Arcana at lat level 6, 9, 12, 15, 18	Spell Recall at level 4 Magus Arcana at level 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 Improved Spell Recall at level 11
Spell Dancer	Spell Dance at level 1 Arcane Movement at level 5 Dance of Avoidance at level 7 Greater Dance of Avoidance at level 13	limited to Elf only Arcane Weapon at level 5, 9, 13, 17 Bonus Feat at level 5 Arcane Medium Armor at level 7 Arcane Heavy Armor at level 13
Bladebound	Black Blade at level 1 Sharpening the Black Blade at level 3 Independent Ego at level 5 Changeable Gist at level 9 Life Drinker at level 12 True Bond at level 20	Magus Arcana at level 3, 9, 12 Bonus feat at level 5 True Magus at level 20