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flamewolf393
2014-08-29, 05:15 PM
Im playing a witch, and everything I do is based on will saves. Is there any way to boost these save DC's? Most normal ways like spell focus and metamagics dont work since they arent spells.

Arbane
2014-08-29, 07:19 PM
Im playing a witch, and everything I do is based on will saves. Is there any way to boost these save DC's? Most normal ways like spell focus and metamagics dont work since they arent spells.

1: Boost your Intelligence with a headband, Ioun stones, or a potion of Fox's Cunning.
2: Debuff opponents with anything that lowers saves. Evil Eye is a good one, since it affects them for one round even if they make their save, and Cackle can extend it.
3: The Ability Focus (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/monster-feats/ability-focus) feat, if your GM allows it for PCs.
4: The Corset of Dire Witchcraft (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/wondrous-items/wondrous-items/c-d/corset-of-dire-witchcraft) boosts your caster level by two for one hex, which is a +1 on the save DC.
5: Take Leadership, get the Coven hex, have your followers boost your caster level.

Psyren
2014-08-29, 07:47 PM
You can also increase their chances to fail by forcing rerolls. Accursed Hex and Misfortune can both do this.

MightyPirate
2014-08-30, 04:09 AM
I was once allowed to take Ability Focus on my slumber hex which was also bolstered by the Elven Alternate Racial trait Dreamspeaker and the Honeyed Words Religion trait. +4 is a pretty sweet bonus even if it's only for one hex.

Dalebert
2014-08-30, 09:52 AM
Im playing a witch, and everything I do is based on will saves.

FWIW, once you hit level 10, you'll be able to take Ice Tomb which is a fort-save. That will be handy for those brainy but physically flimsy caster types.