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[helpivefallen]

Hey All. I just wanted to get some feedback on the Magus I'm putting together for a PVP arena.

DESCRIPTION
Character: Nyoze
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral Classes: Magus - Kensai 4 / Alchemist 1
Hero Points: 0 Race: http://www.d20pfsrd.com/races/other-races/featured-races/arg-goblin
Size: Medium; Reach 5' Experience: 20,000/30,000

ABILITY SCORES
STRENGTH: 08 (-1) = 10 base - 2 race
CONSTITUTION: 13 (+1) = 13 base
DEXTERITY: 24 (+7) = 18 base + 4 race + 2 item
INTELLIGENCE: 18 (+4) = 15 base + 2 item + 1 level
WISDOM: 10 (+0) = 10 base + 0 race + 0 level +0 item
CHARISMA: 08 (-1) = 10 base - 2 race

DEFENSES
HIT POINTS: 44 = 5d8 + 5 Con + 5 Favored Class
RESISTANCE: DR0/-;
INITIATIVE: +7 = +7 DEX
BASE SPEED: 30ft.

ARMOR CLASS: 23 = 10 base + 7 dex + 1 size + 4 canny defense
FF AC: 11 = 10 base + 1 size
TOUCH AC: 18 = 10 base + 7 dex + 1 size + 4 canny defense
FF TAC: 11 = 10 base + 1 size
CM DEFENSE: 18 = 10 base + 3 bab - 1 str + 7 dex - 1 size
FF CMD: 11 = 10 base + 3 bab - 1 str - 1 size

FORTITUDE: + 6 = 6 base
REFLEX : +10 = 3 base + 7 dex
WILL : + 4 = 4 base

CONDITIONAL:
No Armor

ATTACK OPTIONS
BAB: +5/+0; CMB: +3; MELEE: +10; RANGED: +10
(S) Scimitar; +10; 1d4+7 SP; Crit 15-20/x2
(F) Spell Combat Shocking Grasp Spellstrike + Scimitar; +8, +8; 1d4+7, 1d4+7 SP; Crit 15-20/x2

FEATS
Weapon Finesse (1st level)
Dervish Dance (3rd level)
????? (5th level)
Brew Potion (Alchemist Bonus Feat)
Throw Anything (Alchemist Bonus Feat)

CLASS FEATURES
Favored Class: Magus
1st: (Magus1) Arcane pool(6), cantrips, spell combat, Canny Defense, Diminished Spellcasting, Weapon Focus
2nd: (Alchemist1) Class features.
3rd: (Magus2) Spellstrike
4th: (Magus3) Magus arcana (Wand Wielder)
5th: (Magus4) Perfect Strike

MAGIC & SPELLS
Caster Levels: 4th
Concentration: +8 (+4 caster level, +4 casting modifier)


Level: 0 | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th
Known: 15 | 9 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | -
Daily: - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | -
Bonus: - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -
0 : Acid Splash(x1), Arcane Mark(x1), Dancing Lights, Daze, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Flare, Ghost Sound, Light, Mage Hand. Open/Close, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost(x1), Read Magic, Spark
1st: Colour Spray, Chill Touch, True Strike, Vanish, Reduce Person(x1), Long Arm, Blade Tutor's Spirit, Expeditious Retreat(x1), Shock Shield(x1)
2nd: Cat's Grace(x1), Darkness, Mirror Image

SKILLS
+12 Acrobatics = 5 ranks + 7 DEX
+11 Ride = 0 ranks + 7 DEX + 4 race
+20 Stealth = 5 ranks + 7 DEX + 4 race + 4 Size
+12 Escape Artist = 5 ranks + 7 DEX
+ 7 Intimidate = 5 ranks - 1 CHA + 3 class
+12 Spellcraft = 5 ranks + 4 INT + 3 class
+ 2 Perform (Dance) = 2 ranks
+ 5 Sense Motive = 5 items
+ 8 Perception = 5 ranks + 3 class
+15 Fly = 5 ranks + 7 DEX + 3 class
<b>Total Ranks:</b> 37/37 spent
<b>Languages :</b> Common, Goblin, Draconic, Dwarven

EQUIPMENT
Backpack: Shoulders; 2lbs.; 2 gp
Belt Pouch: Belt; 2lbs.; 2 gp
Scimitar: Sheathed; 4lb.; 15 gp
Potion (Cure Light Wounds)(x5): Belt Pouch; 0.1 lbs. (x5); 50 gp (x5)
Headband of Vast Intelligence +2: Headband; 1lb; 4000 gp
Belt of Incredible Dexterity +2: Belt; 1lb; 4000 gp
Wand of Shocking Grasp(CL3): Sheathed; 1lb; 2250 gp

[helpivefallen]

Can I get some feedback on this please? :)

[Extra Anchovies]

I rate it a 7, but I don't know out of what number.

Can't accurately assess it without more information. What sort of PvP arena? Is it duels to the death in big empty rooms? Do you know who you'll be up against? Are you building for as much damage as possible, or do you want to be unkillable and win through attrition?

Also, why the Alchemist dip?

Regardless, there is some that I can say right away:

1. You're five BAB short of qualifying for Improved Critical at level 5.
2. Ditch the wand. Not worth the money. Pick up a Bracers of Armor +1 and a Cloak of Resistance +1 in its place.

[Kurald Galain]

Check out this thread for ideas, http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?423754-Myrrh-Frankincense-and-Steel-Kurald-Galain-s-Guide-to-the-Magus

[helpivefallen]

I rate it a 7, but I don't know out of what number.

Can't accurately assess it without more information. What sort of PvP arena? Is it duels to the death in big empty rooms? Do you know who you'll be up against? Are you building for as much damage as possible, or do you want to be unkillable and win through attrition?

Also, why the Alchemist dip?

Regardless, there is some that I can say right away:

1. You're five BAB short of qualifying for Improved Critical at level 5.
2. Ditch the wand. Not worth the money. Pick up a Bracers of Armor +1 and a Cloak of Resistance +1 in its place.

PVP arena is duels to the death in several different sized rooms, some are big and empty, some have walls to hide behind or buildings to hide in. I'm trying to be viable against spellcasters primarily (Hence focusing on TAC), and then hoping to be able to stand vs melee as well.

Alchemist dip is primarily for more Dex from Mutagen, and I am only missing out on 1 level 2 spell at the moment, which I think is worth it?

1.) Have ditched Improved Critical - I forgot about the BAB requirement when I grabbed it. Not sure what to replace it with at the moment.
2.) I only get 3 lvl1 spells each day, so depending on who I am fighting that would be used on
shock shield/expeditious retreat/reduce person/True Strike etc. The wand is to make sure that I always have casts of Shocking Grasp available. I'd contemplate reducing it to a level 1 wand if there was a good suggestion on what else to spend money on.

Thanks for the feedback!

[Kurald Galain]

Alchemist dip is primarily for more Dex from Mutagen, and I am only missing out on 1 level 2 spell at the moment, which I think is worth it?
Actually, you're missing out your improved arcane pool ability at level 5; i.e. instead of getting a +1 weapon, you can now get a KEEN weapon (or flaming or plain ol' +2).

[(Un)Inspired]

Definitely a 7/???

Your build really excels at... having a high dexterity?

You say that you want to be capable against casters. I assume the casters are gonna be the same level as your character (maybe I'm wrong?). By 5th level every caster and their mom is gonna be flying, levitating, or air stepping.

I'm not seeing anything in your build that let's you T.C.O.B. When your enemy is in the air. Not to mention all the Clerics and Druids who can Meld With Stone, buff up, then Hulk Smash.

You say that there are going to be places to hide. What's the plan for dealing with enemies the specialize in hiding? It looks like your perception is pretty low. How're you gonna fight kiting, stealthy opponents?

How about dealing with invisibility in general? By 5th level a whole hurf-load of classes have access to it. I don't see any means for you character to see through it or turn it off.