Pathfinder 1e Spirit Shaman

Battle Spirit

A shaman who selects the battle spirit gains scars from every wound she takes, and the grit of battle always seems to cling on her body.

Class
Shaman
Kind
Spirit
Granted Spells
9 levels
Features
5

A shaman who selects the battle spirit gains scars from every wound she takes, and the grit of battle always seems to cling on her body. When she calls upon one of this spirit's abilities, she grows in stature--becoming taller and more muscular, with a grimace of rage stretching across her face.

Spirit Magic

Additional Spell Access

These spells are linked to this option separately from the primary spell progression above.

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Spirit Features

Battle Spirit: Spirit Animal Level 1 F · Gated Unlock

The shaman's spirit animal looks like a fiercer version of its species, with rippling muscles and a stockier frame. It gains a +2 natural armor bonus to AC. If it already has a natural armor bonus, the bonus increases by 2 instead.

Battle Spirit: Spirit Ability Level 1 F · Gated Unlock

A shaman who chooses the battle spirit as her spirit or wandering spirit gains the following ability. Battle Spirit (Su): A shaman surrounds herself with the spirit of battle. Allies within 30 feet of the shaman (including the shaman) receive a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and weapon damage rolls. At 8th level and 16th level, these bonuses increase by 1. The shaman can use this ability for a number of rounds per day equal to 3 + her Charisma modifier. These rounds do not need to be consecutive.

Battle Spirit: Greater Spirit Ability Level 8 F · Gated Unlock

A shaman who chooses the battle spirit as her spirit or wandering spirit gains the following ability upon having access to the greater version of that spirit. Enemies' Bane (Su): As a swift action, the shaman imbues a single weapon she's wielding with the bane weapon special ability, choosing the type of creature affected each time she does. The effect lasts for 1 minute. If the weapon already has the bane weapon special ability of the type chosen, the additional damage dealt by bane increases to 4d6. The shaman can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + her Charisma modifier.

Battle Spirit: True Spirit Ability Level 16 F · Gated Unlock

A shaman who chooses the battle spirit as her spirit or wandering spirit gains the following ability upon having access to the true version of that spirit. Paragon of Battle (Su): As a standard action, the shaman assumes a form that combines the effects of enlarge person and deadly juggernaut for 1 minute or until dismissed. The shaman can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + her Charisma modifier.

Battle Spirit: Manifestation Level 20 F · Gated Unlock

Upon reaching 20th level, the shaman becomes a spirit of battle. As a full-round action, she can make a full attack and move up to her speed (either before or after the attacks). Whenever she scores a critical hit, the attack ignores damage reduction. She gains a +4 insight bonus to AC for the purposes of confirming critical hits against her. If she is reduced to below 0 hit points, she does not die until her negative hit point total exceeds double her Constitution score.

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