Good class for a manticore

[Tiri]

I'm currently making a character who will gain a manticore cohort at some point. I want to know what would be a good class for the manticore to take. Thanks in advance!

[Grod_The_Giant]

Totemist, binding Manticore Belt? :smalltongue: Or maybe Scout; Skirmish would work great with those big standard-action tail spike volleys.

[Talar]

Scout or ranger would both work. Having the manticore become a totemist could be a lot of fun(ny) if you understand/have Incarnum. Or just have it become a full caster that complements your character.

[RoyVG]

If all else fails, Dragonfire Adept. Entangling Exhalation and Flyby Attack (which it has), never look back.

Totemist is a pretty good option. Manticore Belt naturally is a given, but it also opens up the possibility for a more melee oriented companion.

[Telonius]

High constitution, high strength, and two natural attacks already? Yeah, Totemist sounds pretty good.

[Flickerdart]

Totemist, binding Manticore Belt? :smalltongue: Or maybe Scout; Skirmish would work great with those big standard-action tail spike volleys.
Only being to use the tail a limited number of times per day really sucks, though.

[nedz]

High constitution, high strength, and two natural attacks already? Yeah, Totemist sounds pretty good.

Nitpick: Claw/Claw/Bite for 3 natural attacks.

6 RHD +3 LA limits the options a little also.

Good physical stats so melee should work.

[Tiri]

I think I'll go with Totemist. I was already considering it and the general consensus seems to be that it's a good choice.

[khadgar567]

I think I'll go with Totemist. I was already considering it and the general consensus seems to be that it's a good choice.
personalty dragon fire adept 8d6 breath weapon really helps when your spikes spent

[AvatarVecna]

Totemist is awesome, as is a generic Swift Hunter build.

[Grod_The_Giant]

Why not both? Incarnum is pretty multiclass-friendly, and even a single level of scout is a nice damage boost for your standard-issue natural weapon blender.

[atemu1234]

Totemist, binding Manticore Belt? :smalltongue: Or maybe Scout; Skirmish would work great with those big standard-action tail spike volleys.

The totemist thing is actually a good idea.


I think I'll go with Totemist. I was already considering it and the general consensus seems to be that it's a good choice.

Good choice. Have fun!