Pathfinder/Pathfinder vs DnD

Higher Levels

Pathfinder goes up to level 30, DND goes up to level 20.

Pathfinder Monster ACs can be much higher. DnD tends to flatten the attack values.

Critical/Fumble

Pathfinder. The Degrees of Success in Pathfinder are different. A roll of 10 over DC is considered a critical success. A roll of 10 under DC is considered a critical fail (fumble).

Flanking

+2 flanking bonus

"When making a melee attack, you get a +2 flanking bonus if your opponent is threatened by another enemy character or creature on its opposite border or opposite corner."

Action Economy

Pathfinder uses a 3 action per turn mechanic. DnD uses a Move/Action/Bonus Action mechanic.

Pathfinder characters take a -5 penalty to each successive attack in a round

Saving Throws

Pathfinder has three saving throws: Fortitude, Reflex and Will

Advantage/Disadvantage

Pathfinder has no Advantage/Disadvantage mechanic. Status effects inflict numeric penalties

Diagonal Movement

Pathfinder has a diagonal movement penalty (geometry is real). DnD has free movement through diagonals.

Feats, Feats, Feats

Feats are big important character advancement mechanic in Pathfinder

Cleaving Finish

A feat

When you strike down an opponent, you can continue your swing into another target.

Refs

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