Pathfinder 1e Archetype Hunter

Roof Runner

Skilled ambushers, skirmishers, and spies who lurk in the shadows of the rooftops.

Class
Hunter
Kind
Archetype
Granted Spells
Replaces
3 features

Roof runners are skilled ambushers, skirmishers, and spies who eschew heavier types of armor in order to remain light on their feet. They lurk in the shadows of the rooftops to find people or houses to rob, though some use their specialized skills for nobler purposes.

Replaces

TrackWoodland StrideSwift Tracker

Weapon & Armor Proficiency

Weapons: None

Armor: None

A roof runner is not proficient with medium armor or shields.

Archetype Features

Skilled Level 1

A roof runner adds Acrobatics, Escape Artist, and Sleight of Hand to her list of class skills.

This alters the hunter's class skills and replaces the hunter's proficiency with medium armor and shields.

Natural Leaper Level 2 E · Scaling Numeric Track

↪ builds on Track (Hunter)

At 2nd level, a roof runner adds half her hunter level on Acrobatics checks to jump.

This ability replaces track.

Shingle Stride Level 5 F · Gated Unlock

↪ builds on Woodland Stride (Hunter)

At 5th level, a roof runner and her animal companion can move at full speed without penalty when using Acrobatics to cross narrow or uneven surfaces, and climb at half speed (instead of one-quarter speed) without taking the -5 penalty.

This ability replaces woodland stride.

Alley Ghost Level 8 F · Gated Unlock

↪ builds on Swift Tracker (Hunter)

At 8th level, a roof runner gains the benefits of the fast stealth rogue talent.

This ability replaces swift tracker.

Master Climber Level 20 F · Gated Unlock

↪ builds on Master Hunter (Hunter)

At 20th level, a roof runner gains a climb speed equal to her base land speed, instead of being able to move at full speed while tracking.

This ability alters master hunter.

Attribution

Paizo Inc. · Ultimate Intrigue · OGL-1.0a

Added to the library by eco_the_exploiter on Sept. 8, 2026.

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  • Based on class: Hunter (Class) — cites Paizo Inc.

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