Pathfinder 2nd Edition (PF2e) is a fantastic tabletop role-playing game renowned for its depth, tactical combat, and rich character customization. For both new players and seasoned veterans, navigating the intricacies of PF2e can be an exciting but sometimes overwhelming journey. Fortunately, the Pathfinder community has created a wealth of incredible guides to help players master every aspect of the game.
This page serves as your comprehensive directory to the best PF2e guides available online. Consider this your central hub for character optimization, class deep dives, ancestry insights, and Game Master resources. Bookmark this page and share it with your fellow adventurers – your next campaign will thank you!
Class Guides
Choosing the right class is the first step in any PF2e adventure. These guides offer in-depth analysis, build suggestions, and strategic advice for each class, helping you create a character that is both effective and fun to play.
Alchemist
- Exocist’s Guide to the Alchemist (Nov 2021) – Discussion
- RPGBOT’s Alchemist Handbook (Feb 2023)
- PubAlchem – An Alchemist’s Resource (Jul 2024) – Discussion
- The Sceptical Chymist (Jul 2023) – Discussion
Animist
- Animist Guide (Nov 2024)
Bard
- The Gentleman’s Guide to Artistry: The PF2 Bard (Mar 2020)
- A Decent Enough Guide to Bards (Mar 2024)
- Support Bard Guide (Sep 2021)
- RPGBOT’s Bard Handbook (Mar 2023)
- Tarondor’s Guide to the Pathfinder Second Edition Bard (Sep 2023)
Barbarian
- Gortle’s Barbarian Guide (Jun 2024) – Discussion
- RPGBOT’s Barbarian Handbook (Apr 2022)
- Barbarian: Raging Demon (June 2022)
- Definitive Barbarian Build Guide (Jun 2024)
Champion
- The Gentleman’s Guide to Duty: The PF2 Champion (Jan 2020)
- In The Name of (a) God: FedoraFerret’s Guide to the Champion (Feb 2020) – Discussion
- Definitive Champion Build Guide (Dec 2024)
- RPGBOT’s Champion Handbook (Mar 2023)
Cleric
- PF2 Cleric Guide (Jan 2022) – Discussion
- The Gentleman’s Guide to Faith: The Pathfinder Second Edition Cleric (Aug 2020)
- Support Guide Cleric (Jan 2022)
- RPGBOT’s Cleric Handbook (Apr 2022)
- Tarondor’s Guide to the Pathfinder Second Edition (REMASTERED) Cleric (June 2024)
Druid
- Gortle’s Guide to the Druid (May 2024) – Discussion
- Steel’s Guide to the Wild Shape Druid (Jul 2021)
- RPGBOT’s Druid Handbook (June 2021)
Exemplar
- Challenging the Divine: an Exemplar Guide (Nov 2024)
Fighter
- Tarondor’s Guide to the Pathfinder Second Edition Fighter (Sep 2020) – Discussion
- Brawn & Steel Brawn and Steel: FedoraFerret’s Guide to the Fighter & pt. 2 (Dec 2019) – Thread
- RPGBOT’s Fighter Handbook (Sep 2022)
- Tarondor’s Guide to the Pathfinder Second Edition (Remastered) Fighter (Sep 2024) – Discussion
- Fighter Handbook: Pathfinder 2e Remastered Class Guide (Oct 2024)
Gunslinger
- Way of the Sniper – A Short-ish Primer to Overwhelming Firepower (Nov 2021)
- RPGBOT’s Gunslinger Handbook (Jul 2022)
- Front Toward Enemy: A Guide to the PF2e Gunslinger (Mar 2023) – Discussion
Inventor
- Quick Guide to the Inventor (Nov 2021)
- The Definitely NOT Ultimate Guide to Gadgets (Nov 2021)
- Definitive Inventor Build Guide (Apr 2024) – Discussion
- RPGBOT’s Inventor Handbook (Jul 2022)
Investigator
- Quite Elementary Indeed (Feb 2021) – Discussion
- Filling in the gaps: A Guide to the Investigator (Apr 2021)
- Definitive Investigator Build (Apr 2024) – Discussion
- RPGBOT’s Investigator Handbook (Mar 2022)
Kineticist
- HunterIV4’s Guide to the PF2e Kineticist (May 2024)
- RPGBOT’s Guide to the Kineticist (Sep 2023)
- VampbyDay’s Kineticist Guide (Feb 2024)
- Kineticist Build Guide (Jul 2024)
Magus
- Spell and Steel: Hallos’s Guide to the Magus (Jul 2022)
- Martial Magicks by Nintendogeek01 (Jun 2024) – Discussion
- RPGBOT’s Magus Handbook (Jun 2022)
Monk
- RPGBOT’s Monk Handbook (Nov 2020)
- EX Dragon Punch: DMerceless’ Guide to Monk (May 2021) – Discussion
- Monk: Stanced Up: A PF2e Guide by Niccaroo (May 2022)
- JAM’s Monk 2E “Subclass” & Action Economy Guide (Aug 2022)
Oracle
- RPGBOT’s Oracle Handbook (Oct 2021)
- Divine Gift: A Guide to the PF2e Oracle (Legacy) (Jan 2024)
- Divine Gift: A Guide to the PF2e Oracle (Remaster) (Jan 2024)
- u/ItIsNitecap’s Remastered Oracle Class Guide (Sep 2024)
Psychic
- Free Your Mind: A Guide to the PF2e Psychic (Jan 2023) – Discussion
- VampByDay’s Psychic Guide (Aug 2022)
- RPGBOT’s Psychic Handbook (May 2023)
- How to Make Friends and Influence People (Jul 2023)
- The 5D6 Guide to the PF2e Psychic (2023) – Discussion
- Free Your Mind: A Guide to the PF2e Psychic [Remaster] (2025)
Ranger
- On the Hunt: FedoraFerret’s Guide to the Ranger, Part II (Jan 2020) – Discussion
- A Decent Enough Guide to Rangers (Oct 2023)
- The Edgy Hunter’s Edge (Sep 2021)
- RPGBOT’s Ranger Handbook (Jun 2021)
- The Flurry Maneuver Ranger (Nov 2024)
Rogue
- Marelt Ekiran’s Guide to the Rogue (Mar 2020) – Discussion
- Tarondor’s Guide to the Pathfinder Second Edition Rogue (Nov 2024) – Discussion
- RPGBOT’s Rogue Handbook (Jun 2021)
Sorcerer
- The Gentleman’s Guide to Blood Magic: The Pathfinder Sorcerer (Jan 2020)
- Gortle’s Sorcerer Guide & Spell Guide (Sep 2022) – Discussion
- Sorcerer: Bloodline Bonanza: A PF2e Guide by Niccaroo (Aug 2022)
- RPGBOT’s Guide to the Sorcerer (Jun 2021)
Summoner
- FlurryofBlunders’ Guide to the Pathfinder 2nd Edition Summoner (Jan 2024)
- RPGBOT’s Guide to the Summoner (May 2023)
- Pathfinder 2 guide to the Caster Summoner (Mar 2024) – Discussion
Swashbuckler
- Quick Guide to the Swashbuckler (Aug 2020) – Discussion
- Swashbuckler: The Art of Being Extra (Aug 2022)
- RPGBOT’s Swashbuckler Handbook (Jun 2021)
- VampByDay’s Swashbuckler Guide (Apr 2023) – Discussion
- A Guide to the Pathfinder Second Edition Swashbuckler (Remastered) by Magnus (Dec 2024)
Thaumaturge
- Thaumaturge Guide (Sep 2022) – Discussion
- VampByDay’s Thaumaturge Guide (Sep 2022) – Discussion
- RPGBOT’s Thaumaturge Handbook (Jan 2023)
Witch
- Witch Guide by King’s Gambit Dice (Apr 2022)
- RPGBOT’s Witch Handbook (Jun 2021)
- My Spellbook is a Cat: A PF2e Guide by Niccaroo (Oct 2022)
- The Resentment Witch Project (Dec 2023)
Wizard
- Tarondor’s Guide to the Pathfinder Second Edition (Remastered) Wizard (Jul 2024) – Discussion
- Principia Arcana: A Foundation In the Unknown (Oct 2020) – Thread
- RPGBOT’s Wizard Handbook (Jun 2022)
- The Hideously Biased Guide to the (Spell Blending) Wizard (Nov 2020) – Discussion
- Wizard Handbook: PF2 Remastered Class Guide – RPGBOT (Mar 2024)
General Character Creation Guides
Beyond specific classes, these guides provide broader assistance with character creation, offering insights into ability scores, backgrounds, skills, and overall character concepts in PF2e.
- Pathfinder Second Edition Character Guide (Sep 2019) – Thread
- Class Feat Charts (Oct 2022)
- How not to mess up your first Pathfinder 2nd Edition character (Oct 2024)
- Pirate Rob’s mini-Guide to PF2e Ability Scores during Character Creation (Sep 2019) – Thread
- Pirate Rob’s mini-Guide to Core PF2e Backgrounds (Sep 2019) – Thread
Ancestry & Feat Guides
Your character’s ancestry and feats are crucial for defining their identity and capabilities. These guides explore the various ancestries in PF2e and provide advice on selecting impactful feats to enhance your build.
- Gortle’s Ancestry Guide (Sep 2022)
- Talent Show: A PF2e Skill Feat Guide (Apr 2022) – Discussion
Specific Ancestry Guides
- RPGBOT’s Catfolk Handbook (Jun 2021)
- RPGBOT’s Dwarf Handbook (Sep 2019)
- RPGBOT’s Elf Handbook (Sep 2019)
- RPGBOT’s Gnome Handbook (Sep 2019)
- RPGBOT’s Goblin Handbook (Sep 2019)
- RPGBOT’s Half-Elf Handbook (Sep 2019)
- RPGBOT’s Half-Orc Handbook (Sep 2019)
- RPGBOT’s Halfling Handbook (Sep 2019)
- RPGBOT’s Human Handbook (Sep 2019)
- RPGBOT’s Kobold Handbook (Mar 2022)
- RPGBOT’s Orc Handbook (Mar 2022)
- RPGBOT’s Ratfolk Handbook (Jun 2021)
- RPGBOT’s Tengu Handbook (June 2021)
Archetype Guides
Archetypes allow for further customization, enabling characters to branch out and gain abilities from different classes or themes. Explore these guides to see how archetypes can enrich your character concept.
- Fred’s Interrupting Random Events: Wellspring Mage (Sep 2022)
- Fred’s Interminable Recollections: Elegance, Beauty, And Lengthening Life: Undead (Sep 2022)
- Fred’s Inflexible Rules: Ending Brigands And Loathsome Lawbreakers: Hellknight (Oct 2022)
- Fred’s Intangible Reflection: Shadow Archetypes (Oct 2022)
- Fred’s Insightful Retrospective: Chronoskimmer and Time Mage Archetypes (Feb 2023)
- RPGBOT’s Acrobat Archetype Handbook (Mar 2023)
- RPGBOT’s Archer Archetype Handbook (Mar 2023)
- RPGBOT’s Beastmaster Archetype Handbook (Mar 2023)
- RPGBOT’s Eldritch Archer Archetype Handbook (Mar 2023)
- RPGBOT’s Familiar Master Archetype Handbook (Mar 2023)
- RPGBOT’s Herbalist Archetype Handbook (Mar 2023)
- RPGBOT’s Marshal Archetype Handbook (Mar 2023)
- RPGBOT’s Sentinel Archetype Handbook (Mar 2023)
- RPGBOT’s Talisman Dabbler Archetype Handbook (Mar 2023)
- RPGBOT’s Wrestler Archetype Handbook (Mar 2023)
Deity & Domain Guides
For divine characters, understanding deities and their domains is essential. This guide offers insights into the various deities in the Pathfinder pantheon and their associated domains.
- The Gentleman’s Guide to Deities and Domains (Sep 2019) – [Reddit]
Equipment Guides
Outfitting your character with the right equipment is crucial for survival and success. These guides cover weapons, armor, alchemical items, and other gear, helping you optimize your character’s loadout.
- Equipment Guide (Jan 2023)
- Polyarmoury: Choosing Your Weapon in Pathfinder 2e (Nov 2022)
- Fantastic Snares and Where to Find them (Jan 2022) – Discussion
- The Miniature Compass – A Talisman Sortable Guide (Jul 2022) – Discussion
- Alchemical Items Guide (Mar 2023)
- Equipment for Pathfinder 2 Characters (Mar 2024)
- Raise Shields! A P2e Shield Guide (Apr 2024)
- Guide to Custom Weapons (Apr 2024)
- An Alchemist’s Guide to Alchemical Items (May 2024)
- Knight’s Armoire: Choosing your Armour and Shield in Pathfinder 2e (Aug 2024)
- RisingStarPF2e’s “What Gear Do I Buy” Chart (Feb 2025)
Spell Guides
Magic is a powerful force in PF2e, and understanding spells is crucial for spellcasters and even martial characters who dabble in magic. These guides delve into spell lists, spell analysis, and summoning strategies.
- Kicking Ass with Spells & Staves: Spells Analysis (Feb 2021)
- Gisher’s Guide to Acquiring Common Cantrips (Oct 2021)
- The Bestiary is my Spellbook: A Pathfinder 2 Summoning Guide (Feb 2020)
- Exorcist’s Guide to Summoning (Oct 2021)
- Encyclopaedia Arcanum vol 1. (Sep 2020)
- RPGBOT – Arcane Spell List Breakdown (Mar 2023)
- RPGBOT – Divine Spell List Breakdown (Mar 2023)
- Rage of Elements Spell Ratings (Jul 2023)
- Guide to Pathfinder 2e Spells (Jul 2023)
- Remastered Spell Rankings (Mar 2024)
- 10 Spells per Rank – Primal (Jul 2024)
- 10 Spells per Rank – Occult (Jul 2024)
- Gortle’s Spell Guide for the Sorcerer PF2 Remastered (Aug 2024)
Crafting Guides
For players interested in downtime activities and creating their own items, these crafting guides offer valuable information on the crafting system in PF2e.
- PF2 Crafting Guide (May 2022)
Animal Companion & Familiar Guides
Animal companions and familiars are powerful allies that can significantly enhance a character’s abilities. These guides explore the options and strategies for utilizing these loyal companions.
- Tooth and Fang: FedoraFerret’s Guide to Animal Companions (Jan 2019) – Discussion
- RPGBOT’s Animal Companion Handbook (Mar 2022)
- RPGBOT’s Familiar Handbook (Mar 2022)
- Magnificent Menagerie: A PF2e Remaster Familiar Guide (Dec 2023) – Discussion
Build Guides
For players looking for pre-made character concepts and optimized builds, these emporiums and lists offer a variety of character builds for different classes and playstyles.
- Ravingdork’s Crazy Character Emporium (Second Edition) – Thread
- james014Aura’s Character Emporium (Sep 2019) – Thread
- Teneb’s Character Emporium (Mar 2020) – Discussion
- Not Good Still Awesome Build List (Jan 2022)
- Builds for Every Class (Aug 2022) – Discussion
- VampByDay’s Guide to Dragon Ball Z Pathfinder 2 Builds (Sep 2022)
Other Useful Guides
This section contains guides that don’t fit neatly into the above categories but are still incredibly helpful for PF2e players, covering topics like dual-classing, tactics, and character conversion from other systems.
- Spells and Casting Archetypes for Martial Characters (Mar 2020) – Discussion
- Gisher’s Guide to Acquiring Common Cantrips (Oct 2021)
- Dual Class Guide (Apr 2020)
- Fantastic Snares and Where to Find them (Jan 2022) – Discussion
- Pathfinder 2e Tactica (Tactics) (Jan 2023)
- Moving Characters from D&D 5th to Pathfinder 2nd Edition (Jan 2023)
- Strategy and Optimization For Pathfinder 2e (Feb 2023)
- Sanctificaton and You: A Guide by Captain Morgan (Mar 2024)
- A Gentleman’s GM Guide to Remastering Golems (Mar 2024)
- Pathfinder 2 Guide to Blasting (Mar 2024) – Discussion
- Rituals Guide (Nov 2024)
- Pathfinder Deities Across Editions by Elfteiroh (Nov 2024)
- A Munchkin’s Guide to Aid (Nov 2024)
- Tarondor’s 2025 Guide to Pathfinder Adventure Paths (Jan 2025)
GM Guides
Game Masters are the storytellers and rule adjudicators of Pathfinder 2nd Edition. While specific GM guides are not listed here, remember to explore resources on encounter design, adventure writing, and GM best practices to enhance your game mastering skills. The community offers numerous resources on forums and websites dedicated to Game Masters.
Tools
Useful online tools can streamline gameplay and character creation. Explore these tools to assist with damage calculations, proficiency bonuses, custom weapon creation, and adventure conversion.
- PF2 Expected Damage Tool (Mar 2020) – Thread
- Expected Damage by Level Comparison (Sep 2019) – Thread
- Gisher’s Guide to Proficiency Bonuses (Aug 2022) – Thread
- The Wololo Adventure Conversion Standard Guide (Sep 2019) – Thread
- Pronate’s Guide to Custom Weapons (May 2020) – Discussion – Tool
- Stated Settlement Compilation (Mar 2022) – Discussion
This curated list of PF2e guides is a living document. As new and updated resources become available, they will be added to ensure this page remains the most helpful directory for Pathfinder 2nd Edition players. Happy adventuring!