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SuperJudge
2013-11-23, 05:30 PM
I am going to be starting a new pathfinder campaign soon, probably skulls and shackles, and was thinking of a Cryptic (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/psionics-unleashed/classes/cryptic). I have always wanted to try a Psionic Rogue in 3.5 so this looks like a good choice.

I am gonna take the Brutal Disruptor (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/psionics-unleashed/classes/cryptic/archetypes/dreamscarred-press/brutal-disruptor) archetype and play him more like a Ninja, stealthy and disrupt pattern re-flavored more like a Ki blast, etc.

My question is should I go with natural attacks, either from psionic powers or from a race, so I can have numerous high bonus attacks to channel disrupt pattern through. Or go with a kusarigama for a more ninja like feel and have the option of reach. I was thinking reach would be nice for Explosive Pattern. (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/psionics-unleashed/classes/cryptic/cryptic-insights#TOC-Explosive-Pattern-Su-) Is having reach worth the extra cost in feats?

Also what feats should I focus on? Other than One Pattern(from Psionics Augmented) at level 5 I have no choices set in stone. For those of you not familiar with One Pattern, it negates the half damage rule for Disrupt Pattern and instead deals +1 damage per die for your focused enemy type.

SaintNick
2013-11-23, 07:32 PM
Vanishing Strike looks like a ton of fun. Maybe you can use it with Felling Smash, Greater Trip, and the Brutal Disruptor abilities to sneak up to someone then use Vanishing Strike to Power Attack + Disrupt Pattern, get a free trip and an AoO + Disrupt Pattern, a free intimidate, and then be able to teleport away to do it all again. Sounds like a pretty good ninja ability.