Template:Archetype

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Pathfinder Second Edition content
This article covers a term or subject that is relevant to the Pathfinder campaign setting only in the context of Pathfinder Second Edition or Pathfinder Lost Omens.

{{Archetype}} is for use in any article about a Pathfinder Second Edition archetype directly related to the Pathfinder campaign setting.

This template is based upon the Forgotten Realms Wiki Creature Template.

For Pathfinder First Edition mechanical archetypes with canon connections, consider {{Organization}} or do not use an infobox.

Usage

{{Archetype
| image       = <!-- File:... -->
| name        = 
| ancestries  = 
| classes     = 
| traits      = {{2eTrait|...}}
| region      = 
| affiliation = 
| imagesof    = 
| source      = 
| page        = 
}}

Example

Starlit sentinel
Archetype
(Archetype)
Rare

Region
Typically Tian Xia
Ancestries
Any
Classes
Any
Affiliation
Source: Tian Xia Character Guide, pg(s). 94–95
{{Archetype
| image       = File:Starlit sentinel.webp
| name        = Starlit sentinel
| ancestries  = Any
| classes     = Any
| traits      = {{2eTrait|Rare}} <!-- typically rarity only; rest are crunch/feat-specific -->
| region      = Typically [[Tian Xia]]
| affiliation = [[Dragon Empires zodiac|Tian Xia zodiac]]
| imagesof    = starlit sentinels
| source      = [[Tian Xia Character Guide]]
| page        = 94&ndash;95
}}

No description.

Template parameters

This template prefers block formatting of parameters.

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Infobox typeibtype

Changes the parenthetical label used to designate the infobox type. Avoid using unless absolutely necessary.

Default
Archetype
Example
Multiclass archetype
Stringoptional
Imageimage

Artwork for the archetype, as a wikilinked file. Limit width to 250px, prefer heights of no more than x300px when possible, and include alt text.

Example
[[File:Starlit sentinel.webp|x300px|A starlit sentinel.]]
Unbalanced wikitextsuggested
Namename

The archetype's name, displayed at the top of the infobox. If omitted, the template uses the article's title.

Default
The article's title
Stringoptional
Ancestriesancestries

Describe any restrictions base on ancestry, heritage, or lineage.

Example
[[Dwarf|Dwarves]] only
Unbalanced wikitextoptional
Classesclasses

Describe any class restrictions.

Example
[[Rogue]]s only
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Traitstraits

List relevant trait tags for the archetype using the {{2eTrait}} template. This should typically only be a rarity trait, including {{2eTrait|Common}} if no rarity trait is listed for the archetype. Avoid listing feat-specific tags, such as Archetype or Dedication. If traits require context, use the footnote parameter.

Example
{{2eTrait|Rare}}
Unbalanced wikitextoptional
Regionregion

List any regional restrictions or affiliations specified by the cited source.

Example
[[Tian Xia]], [[Inner Sea region]]
Unbalanced wikitextoptional
Affiliation affiliation

List any other affiliations, such as organizations or deities, described in the cited source.

Example
[[Desna]], the [[Maagambya]]
Unbalanced wikitextoptional
Images categoryimagesof

The last part of the name of an images category, typically the plural form of the archetype's name. If omitted, the article title is used.

Example
starlit sentinels
Auto value
{{PAGENAME}}s
Stringoptional
Archives of Nethys (2E)aon2e

The last part of the URL for the archetype's page on Archives of Nethys for Pathfinder Second Edition.

Example
Archetypes.aspx?ID=180
Stringoptional
Sourcesource

The wikilinked title of the published source for the infobox's details.

Example
[[Tian Xia World Guide]]
Unbalanced wikitextsuggested
Pagepage

The page number or range where the archetype is detailed in the source. Use HTML named entities like &ndash; for dashes.

Example
4, 94&ndash;95
Stringsuggested
Footnotefootnote

A footnote to provide context for infobox details.

Example
In ''[[Advanced Player's Guide (Second Edition)|Advanced Player's Guide]]'', this archetype could be taken only by characters with a [[good]] [[alignment]].
Unbalanced wikitextoptional