Leaving DND 5e for Pathfinder 2e | PF2e Guide

Moving from DND 5e to Pathfinder 2e is easier than you think! I was even surprised by how many homebrew TTRPG rules for Dungeons and Dragons were seemingly ripped straight from Pathfinder and the team over at Paizo. And, I guess I should thank Wizards of the Coast for giving me a helpful little push....

So, here's a comprehensive guide on everything you need to know--from character creation to action economy.

If you're looking to move from DND 5e to a more modern TTRPG system, then this is the video for you! I'll share everything I've learned about Pathfinder 2e and how it compares to 5e. I hope you find this guide helpful!

ALL OF THE PATHFINDER RULES ARE FREE ONLINE! Here's a link to the beginners guide for Pathfinder 2e on Archives of Nethys:

New episodes posted on Mondays along with various Dungeons and Dragons videos and content about printing and painting terrain in between! What other videos would you like to see?

Be sure to tell us what you think in the comments and please enjoy!

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[einkar]

changing ancestry boost to 2 free boosts isn't alternative rule or variant rule it is just an option that every player can take durring character creation

clarification "proficiency bonus" is equal to your lv + number corresponding to your training level and untrained character don't add thier lv

some classes starts as expert in perception not just trained

casters instead of class DC have spell save DC of corresponding spell tradition

just nitpicking in PF2e there aren't weapon properties there are weapon traits

nat 20 also move degrees of success one higher

[TheRulesLawyerRPG]

This was excellent! I have a passion for teaching PF2 through my vids and this is a great resource!

[laroast]

I'm transition my group into Pathfinder 2e as well. I was stunned to find just about everything I homebrewed to fix 5e at my table was here in the base game of PF2. Looking forward to the Pathfinder content.

[maxisses]

For a crash course you really should mention archives of nethys and how all the rules and basically everything else (except official adventures) exists for free for anyone to use.

All in all, it was a great video though! Glad to see you've found enjoyment in the system

[williamwooley]

I've been playing D&D since 78 and played 3.5 for many years and got back into D&D after a break from the hobby with 5e, i found I missed the customization that 3.5 provided and Pathfinder 2 gives me that with a less complex rule set than 3.5, loving this version of the game and look forward to more content on this and other channels

[explosionof]

This is the most comprehensive video on transitioning to 2e I've seen so far. Thanks.

[RibbonRoulette]

I've been slowly converting my longrunning 5e's campaign NPCs to Pathfinder 2e, and I had a similar moment of "Oh... we were already homebrewing all this!"
It's been so fun and such a pleasure. Thank you for this great video to help along the way!

[VesperOfRoses]

One thing worth mentioning: Opportunity Attacks (or "Reactive Strikes" as they are called now) are not a given: Monsters may or may not be able to attack you if you move, but they can be used to counter movement, ranged attacks, and spellcasting that happens within melee range. The only player class that begins the game with the ability to make reactive strikes is the Fighter.

Also, with healing: Pathfinder 2e expects players to regularly tend to each other's wounds: And with magical healing being a limited resource, expect to spend time after combat encounters patching each other up with medical supplies, bandages, and potions to "short rest." And you can take feats that let you do this in battle and increase your efficacy with bandages, meaning with the right build, anyone can be the party healer without magic.

[BasementMinions]

This video is positively incredible! From the tight writing, editing, beautiful showcase of PF2E art, and your skilled delivery it oozes quality. Prospective PF2E players are so lucky to have this video as an introductory resource. Thank you.

[jasonsiegel]

Wow..!!!
This has been THE MOST comprehensive video I've EVER seen..
And I served in the Army for ten yrs..
So, the whole video through, I was completely fixated on the system, the difference, the similarities, the "Realness" (as real as one could get in a fantasy game) of it all..
So I'm thinking my next campaign might lean this way..
Hopefully you'll make more of these excellent video tutorial sessions for old-farts like me, who have forgotten more math than we have learned.
Thanks again, looking forward to the next one,
Jason

[YouWantToPlayPathfinder]

Oh yes yes yes. I've been playing Pathfinder 2e primarily since the play test came out (I have a special edition hardcover of it). If you have any questions by all means I'm here! Welcome to Pathfinder!!

[KelbaughJAK]

A very common optional rule is the Free Archetype rule. With this you gain an extra feat specifically for taking dedication feats. I usually rule only 1 type can be free. This doesn't add much extra power, mostly this adds flavor and options.

[camerondaniel]

Great content! A cool thing that you missed in this video is how spellcasting takes advantage of the 3 action system.
As an example, Heal is a level 1 spell. (cures living creatures/damages undead creatures)
With 1 action it cures/damages 1d8 HP with a touch range
With 2 actions it cures/damages 1d8HP+8 with a range of 30ft
With 3 actions it cures/damages 1d8HP to all living/undead creatures in a 30ft burst.
Additionally, you can cast this spell with a higher level spell slot. For each level increase, add 1d8 to the roll with an additional +8 on the 2 action version.

[kevingross]

SKILL CHECKS MATTER! If you can use INTIMIDATION (a Charisma skill) against the opponent's FLAT DC (that is 10+ their bonus) they become FRIGHTENED 1 or on a critical success, FRIGHTENED 2. Why is this powerful, and a great 3rd action option rather than a -10 attack? A frightened opponent loses their Frightened value to their ARMOR CLASS. So they are two easier to hit AND TO CRIT! Skills are free things you can do with your third action that benefit both YOU and YOUR PARTY. Welcome to the chewy side of Fantasy Role Playing. Where teamwork and tactics matter!

[dswanick]

I'm a lifelong RPG player - started with the Basic D&D box set in '82, graduated to AD&D later that year, and playing every iteration since (barring 4th). I've played dozens of TSR, Palladium, & FASA RPGs since then, and got my kids into 5th last year. They, in turn, bought me P2e for Christmas.
The hardest part of the transition isn't the rules, but finding a group of face-to-face players. It seems there's simply no support for connecting players in a local region for in-person games and the Pathfinder Society system is daunting in so many ways.

[szegediadam]

I was converted to pf2 when it came out, and it was love at first sight. However I wish I would had a informative and well presented introductional video like this when I first flaped my Pathfinding wings. :)

You earned a new subscriber! Thanks for the video :)

[yuven]

i love this! Pathfinder needs more creators

[Argumedies]

When it comes to character creations, in D&D you build your character around your stats where in Pathfinder you build your stats around your character.

[urdimsum]

Starting my group's first session of pf2e, already on it boss.

[Rookzer]

Welcome to the Math side of things. I love Pathfinder and I'm glad more people are wanting to try it out. If you ever have any questions or need some character artwork let me know. I'm going to be working on the Galoma tokens next week.