Deaths Consonant bardiche is required. Buffing and control is all you really want from him. * Free pick (can take whatever you like here). No Spell Penetration at all since we dont use anything subject to it and later caster levels will suffice. For one level we take Monk. * Doesnt matter past Level 1. Dont give a damn about your own AC because only style matters. At 1st level, a magus can expend I point from his arcane pool as a swift action to grant any weapon he is holding a +1 enhancement bonus for 1 minute. I do prefer longswords myself, but that's with a lot of metagame. No space for Combat Reflexes, so it wants to hog all Attack of Opportunity items you can muster. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. Choosing sword saint because in Baldur's Gate I loved the kensai/mage combo and this seems like the closest thing. Neither work. Go about and watch enemies off themselves. My MC was failing all saving throws at that stage. Choose from 25 classes, 12 character races, and more than a thousand spells, feats, and abilities to suit your personal playstyle.FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCEYour decisions have more weight than ever before. Depends on if you manage to hit Level 19 prior to Mythic 8. I have his stats 18 str 14 dex 9 con 16 int/wis. Theres merit to both, but we really dont need an extra 4 Persuasion at that point and don't exactly care about spells either. Seelah chooses Estoc but if she is a monk she looses cha AC when using a shield, so why not go for a two-handed weapon instead ? Do I have to use estocs or rapiers with a DEX build? alright. You are starting very weak, so do whatever you have to in order to progress (i.e. Legendary Proportions on both you and the horse and go. A sword saint is not proficient with armor or shields and suffers normal arcane spell failure chance when casting magus spells while armored. Pathfinder is a tabletop RPG based off of the 3.5 Ruleset of Dungeons and Dragons. Pathfinder is a tabletop RPG based off of the 3.5 Ruleset of Dungeons and Dragons. Use Arcane Accuracy early on hard to hit stuff. Press J to jump to the feed. Any update on core items for the rest of the characters? * Including greater foci, except for Necromancy. Hi, may I know why the kineticist demon is outdated? Gives you int to ac instead of dex, which means your sword saint gets int to ac x2 now :D. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Strength sword saints can ramp insane damage. Could take second Bloodline: Arcane here for 1 more Difficulty Class on our crowd control spells. And precision damage can't crit. However, when reading descriptions in the character creation, it feels like going DEX is the way to go, though I have no idea what the downsides of going STR would be. Needs someone with White Dragon armour equipped nearby in formation to proc Imbuement reliably. Religion Rank 2 is currently bugged and only provides one domain. This arcane pool has a number of points equal to 1/2 his magus level (minimum 1) + his Intelligence modifier. Sure, damage is nice, but damage ain't happening if we ain't hitting. A subreddit for all things involving Pathfinder CRPG series made by Owlcat Games. Or Cold Elemental Foci, but it's not really worth it just for Mass Icy Prison. guess that Azata build nuked sorcerer is outdated due to its reliance on elemental barrage. Bad news bears: no crusade means no relic items, so get everything you need in Chapter 3. I'd like to focus more on damage and rely on my companion tanks and position to avoid damage. Uh is it just me or are the Magus Bonus Feat selections absolutely USELESS for a SWORD SAINT ??? For the former, you at least have Sun Form. Waterfall + Bolstered Chain Lightning = big damage. Pretty much title. Starts as a control wizard and goes into the damage dealing business late (while adding even more control, because we can). Gets all the important Paladin stuff, plus some Angel goodies, and is tailor-made to make everything evil suffer. I see what you did, but now it's missing the Skill Focus requirement to qualify for Student of War. The mule is actually. The second part of the deal is evasion rings: have them on every single one of your swarms to skyrocket your survival rate. Chose the Sword Saint archetype after debating . Also, current AI tends to choose a target and will run the whole map for it as the script is severely lacking. Or are you meant to Charge with the Longspear then switch to 1h and Shield? The Vital Strike damage is insane, Cleave can hit almost the entire screen when enlarged, and you can self-cast a ton of helpful spells like True Strike, Displacement, and Restoration. Use tower shield to give bonuses to your mount (mounted shield feat). Seem to be able to gain allot on everything with Legend? Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Walkthrough and Guide, Main character builds - Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Guide Home, DLC/The Treasure of the Midnight Isles Tracking, The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me, Mobility 3, Arcana 5, Trickery, Athletics, Perception 1, Stealth 1+, Use Magic Device (spare), Dragon Disciple - Outflank // Power Attack, Eldritch Knight - Improved Critical: Greataxe, Eldritch Knight - Weapon Specialization: Greataxe, Eldritch Knight - Greater Weapon Focus: Greataxe, Dragon Disciple - Great Cleave // Toughness, Loremaster - Rogue Trick: Dispelling Attack, Paladin - Improved Cleaving Finish // Combat Reflexes, Magic Weapon, Shield, Mage Armor (Bloodline), Magic Missile, True Strike, Vanish, Mirror Image, Blur, Sense Vitals, +stat spells, Indestructible Bones // Skeletal Marksman, Arcana, World, Nature, Religion, or whatever you fancy, Sorcerer - Spell Focus: Conjuration, Greater Spell Focus: Conjuration, Sorcerer - Point-Blank Shot // Precise Shot, Loremaster - Combat Feat: Improved Critical: Ray, Grease, Entangle, Reduce Person, Shield, True Strike, Magic Missile, Glitterdust, Web, Invisibility, Mirror Image, False Life, Cats Grace, Stinking Cloud, Haste, Spiked Pit, Resist Energy (C), Battering Blast, Shout. Once you are out of the garrison, buy Red Salamander and you are good to go for the whole casting thing, while still being able to hit things with heavy objects sometimes. And with what of replacement ? Gets full wizard casting at Mythic 10. Not Unfair worthy as it doesn't merge spellbook with Angel. Ride your pet once its big enough for it. Cast Transformation last if you want to go all out on melee, but dont extend it since itd last way too long for comfort. Bolster is pretty much AT, except the damage is not conditional. These bonuses can be added to the weapon, stacking with existing weapon enhancement to a maximum of +5. Am I missing something? Unless I'm missing something, to get the benefits of archmage armor on your sword saint, he has to cast it himself. If something survives, you have 3 Dazzlings per round to make them finish the job (once you get to Persuasion 3). The Sword Saint stuff seems to have already been covered pretty well. Gave him Wide Sweep and all the Improved Critical feats. Also, Oreads dont look too stupid with beards and greataxes, so thats a bonus. This would. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. Probably better to trust in our pet being tanky enough to survive. dragon disciple pathfinder wrath of the righteous build. The modus operandi is to full-buff (cast Geniekind before Legendary Proportions), toss Transformation or Trick Fate on yourself, and go to town. First, you'll have opportunities to "unlock" mythic paths as you're exposed to the relevant . Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. yes i know but why not use ex falchion (martial) with same dam range/crit range and save a feat. Start with a human or aasimar, 19 strength, at least 14 in Dex, Con, and Int. Patch 2.0.2c fixed vital strike apparently. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Use them wisely!GATHER YOUR PARTYA cast of more than 10 unique companions is ready to join your cause. It does all the good stuff without the need for transformation, so we retain spellcasting. There is a ridiculous dueling sword (bloodhound) you can get very early by abusing dimension door to teleport past a locked gate, then sneaking past a boss (invis spells help) and looting his chest. But its strong enough, given that you keep the Summon Deva spell from Mythic 4 to heal and can print out tmarksmen from one of the starting armies you still get for whatever reason. Or Expose Vulnerability, if you want more single-target damage. Youll be able to hit most enemies unbuffed on Unfair (well, that and a Swarm clone). Good stuff. These bonuses can be added to the weapon, stacking with existing weapon enhancement to a maximum of +5. The penalties associated with the feature is not too appealing and you need Ascendant Element and Spell Pen feats to make offensive spells useful. Selective Sirocco is a nice crowd control spell when we get it. He can't use scrolls, so potions of mage armor seem to be the only option. At 1st level, the magus gains a reservoir of mysticalarcane energy that he can draw upon to fuel his powers and enhance his weapon. Arcane Pool The usual: equip your shield, hop on a horse, then switch to a two-hander so your horse gets Mounted Shield. Scythe is a solid option too. Need to scale dem dice or you are not seeing 3,000 Greater Vital Strike claps for screenies. Simple and straightforward trickster into gold dragon rider that isnt all that concerned about alignment or gear. The games are similar to classic RPG games such as Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights. Don't you always use the mutagens on yourself? For now, on my current run I decided to replace the Paladin dip at 14 and chose Fighter for the bonus feat and picked Dazzling Display there. The modus operandi in late-game is to cast Selective Sirocco and blast things with Chain Lightning. I feel like this is better as just a regular trickster without the dumps or just Legend with Mutation Warrior 20. To the best of your ability, trigger the aforementioned AoEs on Animate Dead/Creeping Doom in the best case or onto one of your swarm clones in the worst. Sword Saints combines both magic and weapons while in combat. Cast Aspect of the Wolf on yourself once you have it and right-click the ability to auto-use it. Once you get Eldritch Knight 10 and Devourer, you can cast the irresistible Lich spells quite often. Stacks around 60AB self-buffed (with the Smite against demons). Shapes: Blue Dragon - Electricity Immunity. I try with a horse companion for the beast rider and for a boar. Replace one with Completely Normal Spell on a Trickster path. Because reasons. Which skillset no longer working in the latest version? Feeblemind, Joy of Life, Songs of Steel, Protection of Nature, Heroism (Greater), Heroes Never Surrender, Hold Person (Mass), Revolt, Water Torrent, Mobility, Perception, Athletics, Stealth, Nature, Inquisitor - Seize the Moment // Tandem Trip, Fighter - Boon Companion // Weapon Focus: Battleaxe, Fighter - Toughness // Weapon Specialization: Battleaxe, Acid Maw, Magic Fang, Lead Blades, Unbreakable Heart, Cure Light Wounds, Aspect of the Bear, Barkskin, Sense Vitals, Natural Rhythm, Cats Grace, Magic Fang (Greater), Cure Moderate, Protection From Energy (Communal), Resist Energy (Communal), Aspect of the Wolf, Animal Growth, Echolocation, Inspiring Recovery, Magic Weapon, Remove Fear, Cure Light, True Strike, Lesser restoration, Effortless Armor, Mirror Image, Consume Fear, Bears Endurance, Haste, Fireball, Greater Magic Weapon, Morbid Restoration, Kalavakus, Schir, Nabasu, Vavakia, Pazuzu, Nocticula, Mobility 3, Perception, Athletics (spare), Monk - Dodge // Spell Focus: Conjuration // Crane Style, Loremaster - Combat Feat: Improved Improved Critical, Animal Aspect, Aspect of the Bear, Barkskin, +stat spells, Natural Rhythm, Restoration (Lesser), Resist Energy (Communal), Delay Poison (Communal), Magic Fang (Greater), Echolocation, Freedom of Movement, Thorn Body, Protection From Energy (Communal), Geniekind, Aspect of the Wolf, Animal Growth, Heal, Legendary Proportions, Summon Natures Ally VII, Frightful, Seamantle, True Seeing (Communal), Divine Favor, Remove Fear, Shield of Faith, Remove Sickness, Equal Force, Crystal Mind, Remove Paralysis, Magic Vestment, Remove Curse, Remove Blindlness, Starlight, Divine Power, Dimension Door, Death Ward, True Form, Restoration, Edict of Preseverance, Breath of Life, Zero State, Edict of Impenetrable Fortress, Embodiment of Order, Transformation, Heal, Dispel Magic (Greater), Edict of Invulnerability, Restoration (Greater), Cleric - Spell Focus: Evocation // Improved Initiative // Heavy Armour, Cleric - Boon Companion // Weapon Focus: Longspear, Cleric - Weapon Specialization (Longspear), Cleric - Spell Specialization: Arbitrament // Greater Weapon Focus: Longspear, Magic Fang, Divine Favour, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, Align Weapon, +stat spells, Remove Paralysis, Magical Vestment, Resist Energy, Animate Dead, Remove Curse, Blade of the Sun, Crusaders Edge, Restoration, Divine Power, Holy Smite, Cleansing Flames, Ward Against Harm, Disrupting Weapon, Bolt of Justice, Aegis of the Faithful, Ward Against Harm (Communal), Eaglesoul, Heal, Arbitrament, Restoration (Greater), Bestow Grace, Wrath of the Righteous, Fortress of the Faithful, Heal (Mass), Magus - Rapid Shot // Wepaon Focus: Longbow, Magus - Greater Spell Penetration // Empowered Magic, Magus - Weapon Specialization: Longbow // Improved Critical: Longbow, Eldritch Knight - Greater Weapon Focus: Longbow, Eldritch Knight - Greater Weapon Specialization: Longbow, Thoughtsense, Sense Vitals, Angelic Aspect, Hurricane Bow, Optimistic Smile, Good Hope, Rainbow Dome, Master Shapeshifter // Instrument of Freedom, Athletics, Mobility, World, Religion (spare), Magus - Accomplished Sneak Attacker // Greataxe, Magus - Improved Improved Crticical: Greataxe // Greater Weapon Focus: Greataxe, Magus - Improved Improved Improved Critical: Greataxe, Magus - Improved Improved Imroved Critical: Greataxe // Bane Blade, True Strike, Magic Weapon, Enlarge Person, Shield, Expeditious Retreat, Vanish, Mirror Image, Cats Grace, Bulls Strength, Blur, Haste, Greater Magic Weapon, Displacement, Greater Invisibility, Dimension Door, Stoneskin, Glorious Beard, Invisibility (Almost Greater), Greater Invisibility, Summon Large Beer Elemental, Rain of Halberds, Microscopic Proportions, Summon Greater Beer Elemental, Summon Elder Beer Elemetnal, Summon Perpetually Annoyed Wizard, Magic Weapon, Shield, Mage Armor, True Strike, Vanish, Animate Dead, Invisibility (Greater), Protection from Energy (Communal), Transformation, Heroism (Greater), Dispel Magic (Greater), Waves of Exhaustion, Legendary Proportions, Frightful Aspect, Seamantle, Protection from Spells, Mobility 3, Arcana 5, Athletics, Percerption (spare), Sorcerer - Spell Focus: Evocation // Spell Specialization // Silver Dragon // Water Elemental, Sorcerer - Greater Spell Penetration // Improved Initiative, Sorcerer - Greater Spell Focus: Evocation, Sorcerer - Greater Elemental Focus: Electricity, Magic Missile, Burning Hands (Cold), Mage Armor, Shield, Grease, Burning Arc, Mirror Image, Sense Vitals, Cats Grace, Haste, Fireball, Lightning Bolt, Slow, Force Punch, Shout, Greater Invisibility, Dimension Door, Controlled Fireball, Chain Lightning, Sirocco, Transformation, Dragonkind I, Dragonkind, Waves of Exhaustion, Ice Body, Fire Storm, Frightful Aspect, Dragonkind III, Stormbolts, Second Breath, Song of Discord, Friendly Hug, Mind Fog. Spells from the Aeon list compliment Druid self-buffs perfectly. Just use it as a skill monkey/meatbag/packing mule. I am stuck at what feats to take and when. No need to pick. Worked out just fine. But it's still free attacks. * Or Deceitful/Completely Normal. The recommended weapon for the Baked Trickster, Unslumbering Predator, has been modified to a flail in an update, apparently, making it unusable for this build.. Are there any recommendations for a replacement? You'll be well into the story before you have to choose one, however. Two handed weapons and the power attack feat get a 1.5x bonus from strength which dex cant catch up toand that extra damage also gets multiplied by crits. Ride a wolfer the size of a horse; stack Armour Class (AC) and Damage Reduction on your pet so his iron skin breaks demon claws. Multiple uses of this ability do not stack with themselves. Arbitrament was chosen for the fact there are loads of neutral companions, so you shouldnt have many problems filling the ranks. If a sword saint is caught flat-footed or otherwise denied her Dexterity bonus, she also loses this bonus. Selective Grease, Web, and Shout are not subject to spell resistance and should carry you to Level 15, at which time you can utilize Arcane Trickster fully. Can somewhat neglect DEX and rely on Rage to carry us, Demonic Spell Difficulty Classes (DC) are awful, making it a perfect fit for Enforce Vigor. Any decent two-handed weapons that aren't polearms? Just recently I created a Sword Saint merc (full 20 levels) because I wanted to fully benefit from the no-restriction-on-feat perk of my Trickster MC. Elemental Focus is taken to boost Chain Lightning Difficulty Class as thats the one in most need of it. With Sorcerous Reflex, your first True Strike each encounter is a Swift Action, allowing you to get in a free hit against even the highest of ACs. For a pure Sword Saint, that will take many levels to achieve without a monk dip. At 2nd level, whenever a magus casts a spell with a range of "touch" from the magus spell list, he can deliver the spell through any weapon he is wielding as part of a melee attack.
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