Pathfinder 2E Traits Flashcards

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What happens when you use a thrown weapon with the splash trait?

Splash damage is multiplied on a critical hit

The target does not take splash damage

Add your Strength modifier to the damage roll

All creatures within 5 feet take splash damage (correct)

What does it mean if a creature has the summoned trait?

It is called by a spell or effect and cannot summon other creatures or create things of value.

Teleportation effects usually trigger reactions based on movement.

False

What is required to use spells or items with the true name trait?

Knowledge of a creature's true name. Signup and view all the answers

How many consecutive saves must you succeed at to reduce a virulent affliction's stage by 1?

Two Signup and view all the answers

What is an archetype?

A feat that belongs to a certain category Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you make an attack beyond the first on your turn?

You take a multiple attack penalty. Signup and view all the answers

What is an aura?

An emanation that affects creatures within a certain radius. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cantrip?

A spell you can cast at will that is automatically heightened to half your level rounded up. Signup and view all the answers

What is a class archetype?

It fundamentally diverges from a class's specialties but fits within the class's theme. Signup and view all the answers

What does the complex trait refer to?

A hazard that takes turns in an encounter. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an action with the concentration trait?

A degree of mental concentration and discipline. Signup and view all the answers

What does a consecration spell do?

Enhances an area for an extended period of time. Signup and view all the answers

What is a contingency spell?

It grants an action during the spell's effects, typically a reaction with a special trigger. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does a curse have?

It places a long-term affliction on a creature. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to non-magical light in the area of darkness effects?

It gets extinguished. Signup and view all the answers

What does the death trait do?

Kills you immediately if it reduces you to 0 HP. Signup and view all the answers

What must you do to apply an archetype to your character?

Select a feat with the dedication trait. Signup and view all the answers

What is a disease effect?

It applies one or more diseases, which are typically afflictions. Signup and view all the answers

What does emotion effect do?

Alters a creature's emotions. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an action with the manipulation trait?

Physically manipulate an item or make gestures. Signup and view all the answers

What does a metamagic action do?

Tweaks the properties of your spells. Signup and view all the answers

What do minions do?

Act on your turn in combat and can use only 2 actions per turn. Signup and view all the answers

What is a misfortune effect?

Detrimentally alters how you roll your dice. Signup and view all the answers

What does the morph effect do?

Slightly alters a creature's form. Signup and view all the answers

What is a scrying effect?

Lets you see, hear or get sensory information from a distance. Signup and view all the answers

What are precious materials?

Valuable materials with special properties that can be used for crafting. Signup and view all the answers

What does the prediction trait do?

Determines what is likely to happen in the near future. Signup and view all the answers

What is a reckless action?

Runs the risk of the pilot losing control of a vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What does sleep effect do?

Can cause a creature to fall asleep or get drowsy. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pathfinder 2E Traits Overview

Archetype: Feats that belong to specific archetypes, often altering class features.
Attack: Actions involving attacks incur a multiple attack penalty after the first.
Aura: Emanates from a creature, affecting those nearby; also relates to magical signatures.
Cantrip: A spell cast at will, automatically heightened to half the caster’s level.
Class: Class archetypes offer alternate class features while fitting within the class theme.

Traits Characteristics

Complex: Hazards with this trait take their turns during encounters.
Concentration: Requires mental focus and discipline for actions.
Consecration: Enhances areas temporarily; only one can be effective at a time.
Contingency: Grants a reaction during spell effects; long duration spells.
Curse: Long-term magical afflictions that can only be removed with targeted effects.

Environmental Effects

Darkness: Extinguishes non-magical light and counters weaker magical lights.
Death: Causes immediate death if reduced to 0 HP; some effects may cause death without reaching 0 HP.
Emotion: Alters emotions; generally ineffective on creatures trained against mental effects.

Spell and Action Traits

Healing: Restores Hit Points and removes diseases or other effects.
Incapacitation: Can knockout or kill a character; more effective against weaker foes.
Manipulation: Requires physical manipulation; can trigger reactions.
Mental: Alters the target's mind; ineffective on mindless creatures.

Special Traits

Possession: Allows a creature to control another while its body remains unconscious.
Scrying: Perceives sensory information from a distance through a sensor.
Skill: Enhances skills and actions related to skill use.

Combat and Movement Traits

Press: Follows up on earlier attacks; limited use based on multiple attack penalties.
Reckless: Involves risk in vehicle piloting; requires skill checks for control.
Teleportation: Instant movement from one location to another without triggering movement reactions.

Miscellaneous Traits

Minion: Creature that serves another, limited to 2 actions per turn.
Morph: Slightly alters a creature's form with magical effects.
Legacy: Rare backgrounds available post-Adventure Path completion.
Prediction: Determines likely future events, typically through divination.

Unique Effects

Misfortune: Alters dice rolls negatively; only one effect can apply to a single roll.
Sleep: Causes drowsiness or sleep in creatures.
Summoned: Creatures called by spells cannot perform magic that requires a cost or summon others.

These notes provide concise information for quick reference and understanding of Pathfinder 2E traits.

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