Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition Tier List: Current Rankings

Q: How many classes are there?

25 base classes, each with several archetypes, plus prestige classes and more than a thousand spells, feats and abilities. Paladin, Slayer, Sorcerer, Cleric and Magus are five common starting picks, but they are a small slice of the options.

Q: What are the Mythic Paths?

Ten of them: Angel, Demon, Lich, Trickster, Aeon, Azata, Gold Dragon, Swarm That Walks, Devil and Legend. Six are offered at the Chapter 2 fork and the rest open later, with Swarm That Walks growing out of Lich and Devil out of Aeon.

Q: Do I have to play the crusade minigame?

No. The difficulty settings include an option that resolves army battles automatically, so you can keep the campaign and skip the strategic layer entirely.

Q: Is it turn based or real time?

Both, and you can switch mid combat. Turn based makes the Pathfinder rules legible, real time clears trash encounters quickly, and most players end up using each for different fights.

Q: What did the Enhanced Edition add?

It landed on 29 September 2022 as a free update for existing PC owners alongside the console release, bundling bug fixes, balance work, quality of life changes and extra content on top of the September 2021 original.

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition tier list ranking every build and equipment option. Updated rankings with detailed reasoning.

EarlyGuides Editorial Team

Researched and editorially reviewed. Updated August 12, 2026.

This Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition tier list ranks every major option by overall effectiveness. Rankings factor in damage output, survivability, versatility, gear requirements, and how well each option scales.

Tier definitions: S = best in class, always a strong pick. A = strong and competitive, minor weaknesses. B = solid but clearly outperformed in most situations. C = viable only for players who enjoy the playstyle.

Builds Rankings

Tier	Build	Rating	Playstyle
A	Paladin	8.5/10	Balanced approach
A	Slayer	8.5/10	Balanced approach
A	Sorcerer	8.5/10	Balanced approach
A	Cleric	8.5/10	Balanced approach
A	Magus	8.5/10	Balanced approach

Detailed Builds Analysis

Paladin (A-Tier)

Paladin is a competitive option in the current meta.

Best with: Radiance. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats

Slayer (A-Tier)

Slayer is a competitive option in the current meta.

Best with: Finnean the Talking Weapon. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats

Sorcerer (A-Tier)

Sorcerer is a competitive option in the current meta.

Best with: Fauchard. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats

Cleric (A-Tier)

Cleric is a competitive option in the current meta.

Best with: Falchion. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats

Magus (A-Tier)

Magus is a competitive option in the current meta.

Best with: Composite Longbow. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats

Equipment Rankings

Equipment	Best With	Notes
Radiance	Paladins and other good aligned melee characters who want a weapon that grows rather than one that gets replaced.	A longsword recovered in the Gray Garrison at the end of Chapter 1, and one of very few weapons with its own upgrade questline later on.
Finnean the Talking Weapon	Characters with narrow weapon proficiencies, and early parties that have not yet found a decent two hander.	A sentient weapon that reshapes itself into whatever weapon type you ask for, and comments on the choice.
Fauchard	Slayers, Fighters and Rangers built around critical feats and attacks of opportunity.	An exotic two handed reach polearm with an 18 to 20 threat range.
Falchion	Martial characters who want a wide crit range without spending a feat on Exotic Weapon Proficiency.	A two handed martial sword with the same 18 to 20 threat range as the Fauchard, but no exotic proficiency cost and no reach.
Composite Longbow	Zen Archer Monks, Rangers and any back line character who needs damage without entering melee.	The standard ranged option, adding your Strength modifier to damage up to the bow's rating.

Check our weapons guide for in-depth stats and comparisons.

Equipment Analysis

Radiance: A longsword recovered in the Gray Garrison at the end of Chapter 1, and one of very few weapons with its own upgrade questline later on. It stays relevant far longer than anything else looted that early.

Finnean the Talking Weapon: A sentient weapon that reshapes itself into whatever weapon type you ask for, and comments on the choice. In practice it is a free proficiency solution while you wait for real loot to appear.

Fauchard: An exotic two handed reach polearm with an 18 to 20 threat range. It costs a feat for proficiency and repays it in a system where critical hits chain through Outflank and Seize the Moment.

Falchion: A two handed martial sword with the same 18 to 20 threat range as the Fauchard, but no exotic proficiency cost and no reach. It is the critical fishing build you can start at level 1.

Composite Longbow: The standard ranged option, adding your Strength modifier to damage up to the bow's rating. Lann's Zen Archer build is the game's showcase for what it does at high level.

Meta Analysis

The current meta in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition centers on Mythic Paths and Crusade army management. Builds that leverage both systems outperform those that focus on only one. Our combat guide explains these interactions in depth.

What's strong right now:

Paladin with Radiance is the benchmark. Everything else is measured against it.
Turn based or real time with pause builds are gaining ground as players find new combinations.
Sorcerer remains essential for learning hard content. See the boss guide.

What's underrated:

Slayer is consistently overlooked despite being the most flexible option.
Fauchard offers excellent performance for its investment level.

What's overhyped:

Pure Magus builds. High ceiling but the consistency isn't there for most players.

Quick Picks by Situation

Situation	Best Build	Best Gear	Why
Overall best	Paladin	Radiance	Highest consistent performance
New player	Slayer	Finnean the Talking Weapon	Most forgiving, teaches mechanics
Hard content	Sorcerer	Fauchard	Survivability when you need it
Group play	Cleric	Falchion	Utility and team support
Experienced player	Magus	Composite Longbow	Unique challenge and high ceiling

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