Vortenger
2014-08-26, 03:28 PM
My previous character has died and been relegated into NPC territory upon resurrection, and quite frankly I'm ecstatic. The army-of-me summoner was fun but when two new players joined our 3-man band things got out of control quickly. The party has requested I continue to 'tank' for us and I've always wanted to play the part of a soldier who was loyal beyond death (The Jade Regent AP we're playing gives me the perfect candidate to serve). I have a build but its pretty rough, and I need to keep the character around Tier 3 since my summoner had just been to much for our party to contain. Already had an undead template OK'd by the DM, as well as Lawful Evil for Antipaladin (fluffed as Paladin of Tyranny/Blackguard, complete w/ BG spells), and the party is willing to accept the character with due RP. DM has relaxed the Code somewhat. PF and 3.5 WotC are all fair game and 3rd party PF is okay with DM consent. We're currently level 11. Traits and a single flaw are also okay.
LE Young Penanggalen Human (never planning to utilize the separate ability) A promising youth fused with an abomination to become an eternal guardian of the royal family. [/trope]
Base stats at level 11: Str 15, Dex 22, Con -, Int 16, Wis 12, Cha 26 using 3.5 35 pt. buy.
Occult Scholar (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/3rd-party-classes/radiance-house/occultist/archetypes/occult-scholar)Occultist 1 (General Hassant (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/variant-magic-rules/binding-spirits/spirits/general-hessant) and the Sidestep Secret (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/oracle/mysteries/paizo---oracle-mysteries/lore) revelation of Oracle fame)
Battle Dancer 1
Antipaladin 9 (with a reversed version of the Hospitaler (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/paladin/archetypes/paizo---paladin-archetypes/hospitaler) archetype and the variant channeling for Rulership)
Feats (tentatively): 1. Weapon Trickery (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/3rd-party-feats/super-genius-games/combat-feats/weapon-trickery-combat), H. Dreadful Wrath, Flaw. Power Attack (after retraining), 3. Superior Unarmed Strike, 5. Battle Blessing, 7. Crusader's Fist (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/combat-feats/crusader-s-fist-combat), 9. Command Undead, 11. Selective Channeling (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/general-feats/selective-channeling---final).
Results: Cha to: hit, AC as monk, AC as Dex, all saves, HP as Con, Reflex as Dex, Touch of Corruption and Channel Energy out the wazoo. As a swift action can cast, heal herself, or add Touch of Corruption to a punch. Channel deals half damage, but dazes with a failed save for 1 rd. Unarmed Strike is extremely optimizable with Amulet of Natural Attacks, Amulet of Mighty Fists, Cestus, Fanged Ring, etc. Bracers of Armor will work, so AC will be adequate. Undead immunities. Gain Frightful Presence for 1 rd when casting, charging or full-attacking. Hassant's Earth Grab ability w/ capstone empowerment is gravy. Command Undead is in there to deal with a notable weakness vs. other undead. (If you can't beat them, make 'em join you)
What have I missed? What can I do better? What cruelties are recommended? Aside from a Cha boosting item and that thingy that adds +2d6 to negative channeling, any items that scream must have for a build like this? Gloves of Heartfelt Blows, maybe?
edit: Also, what would one call the opposite of a Hospitaler? A Hostilist? A Nihilist? I'm at a loss on that one.
LE Young Penanggalen Human (never planning to utilize the separate ability) A promising youth fused with an abomination to become an eternal guardian of the royal family. [/trope]
Base stats at level 11: Str 15, Dex 22, Con -, Int 16, Wis 12, Cha 26 using 3.5 35 pt. buy.
Occult Scholar (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/3rd-party-classes/radiance-house/occultist/archetypes/occult-scholar)Occultist 1 (General Hassant (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/variant-magic-rules/binding-spirits/spirits/general-hessant) and the Sidestep Secret (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/oracle/mysteries/paizo---oracle-mysteries/lore) revelation of Oracle fame)
Battle Dancer 1
Antipaladin 9 (with a reversed version of the Hospitaler (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/paladin/archetypes/paizo---paladin-archetypes/hospitaler) archetype and the variant channeling for Rulership)
Feats (tentatively): 1. Weapon Trickery (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/3rd-party-feats/super-genius-games/combat-feats/weapon-trickery-combat), H. Dreadful Wrath, Flaw. Power Attack (after retraining), 3. Superior Unarmed Strike, 5. Battle Blessing, 7. Crusader's Fist (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/combat-feats/crusader-s-fist-combat), 9. Command Undead, 11. Selective Channeling (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/general-feats/selective-channeling---final).
Results: Cha to: hit, AC as monk, AC as Dex, all saves, HP as Con, Reflex as Dex, Touch of Corruption and Channel Energy out the wazoo. As a swift action can cast, heal herself, or add Touch of Corruption to a punch. Channel deals half damage, but dazes with a failed save for 1 rd. Unarmed Strike is extremely optimizable with Amulet of Natural Attacks, Amulet of Mighty Fists, Cestus, Fanged Ring, etc. Bracers of Armor will work, so AC will be adequate. Undead immunities. Gain Frightful Presence for 1 rd when casting, charging or full-attacking. Hassant's Earth Grab ability w/ capstone empowerment is gravy. Command Undead is in there to deal with a notable weakness vs. other undead. (If you can't beat them, make 'em join you)
What have I missed? What can I do better? What cruelties are recommended? Aside from a Cha boosting item and that thingy that adds +2d6 to negative channeling, any items that scream must have for a build like this? Gloves of Heartfelt Blows, maybe?
edit: Also, what would one call the opposite of a Hospitaler? A Hostilist? A Nihilist? I'm at a loss on that one.