Kalaska'Agathas
2012-02-04, 06:15 PM
I'm working on an Illumian (Uurkrau) Archivist Archer character for Paizo's Curse of the Crimson Throne adventure path (so no spoilers please). I'm having some trouble with it though. I wanted to go Archivist rather than Cleric because it would give me access to so many tasty archery spells, and because it'd be something different. The trouble I'm having with it, however, is Archery being as feat intensive as it is, and the feat requirements for DMM: Persist, I'm not sure how I can make this character work from level two on upwards.
So, I'm looking for suggestions and assistance on this. I have a Pathfinder 28 point buy (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores), no flaws, no templates, a +2 racial stat bonus from Illumian (as the other Pathfinder demi-humans), 1000 GP, two traits (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/traits), and am starting at level two. Additionally, we're allowed any official 3.5/Pathfinder source, but the DM is a bit iffy with Dragon material. With those resources, I'm looking to create a character that can deal damage at range, with a bow, crossbow, or gun, buff the party, and cover the knowledge skills.
Given the Archivist's weapon proficiencies, I figure I'll need to dip into a Martial Weapon granting class - preferably one which would grant me a feat. That leads me to look at Targetteer or Hit-and-Run Fighter for a level, and then Archivist, at least initially.
I also will likely need a class which grants Turn Undead in order to DMM: Persist my buffs, which looks like Knight of the Raven or Sacred Exorcist. But if there's a less feat intensive method, and one that wouldn't require me to bump Charisma (and thereby increasing my MAD), I'd love to hear it. Or if there's another way, that wouldn't be horribly inefficient use of my spells and actions, to make sure I've got my buffs up for combat, I'd appreciate being pointed to it.
Is there a better option than Fighter 1/Archivist 1 to start off? And after that, what do I do? What feats need I prioritize? What equipment do I need to have from my 1000 GP to start off with?
Thanks Playground.
So, I'm looking for suggestions and assistance on this. I have a Pathfinder 28 point buy (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores), no flaws, no templates, a +2 racial stat bonus from Illumian (as the other Pathfinder demi-humans), 1000 GP, two traits (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/traits), and am starting at level two. Additionally, we're allowed any official 3.5/Pathfinder source, but the DM is a bit iffy with Dragon material. With those resources, I'm looking to create a character that can deal damage at range, with a bow, crossbow, or gun, buff the party, and cover the knowledge skills.
Given the Archivist's weapon proficiencies, I figure I'll need to dip into a Martial Weapon granting class - preferably one which would grant me a feat. That leads me to look at Targetteer or Hit-and-Run Fighter for a level, and then Archivist, at least initially.
I also will likely need a class which grants Turn Undead in order to DMM: Persist my buffs, which looks like Knight of the Raven or Sacred Exorcist. But if there's a less feat intensive method, and one that wouldn't require me to bump Charisma (and thereby increasing my MAD), I'd love to hear it. Or if there's another way, that wouldn't be horribly inefficient use of my spells and actions, to make sure I've got my buffs up for combat, I'd appreciate being pointed to it.
Is there a better option than Fighter 1/Archivist 1 to start off? And after that, what do I do? What feats need I prioritize? What equipment do I need to have from my 1000 GP to start off with?
Thanks Playground.