Madokar
2016-10-04, 08:12 PM
Okay, I'll say it up front. I like the Dragon Disciple prestige class. I really do. Trouble is, I keep running into minor hiccups when I try to make a build that would maximize the class and utilize it to it's full potential. Naturally, the core problem area is the base class that I would have to possess levels in before taking the DD prestige class.
Obviously, the DD class was meant to be used with a Sorcerer class that has a draconic bloodline. Main thing about that though, is that the BAB for Sorceror is not ideal for bringing out the full potential of the DD class. The fact that the DD class has a mediocre BAB itself doesn't improve things all that well. The bloodline powers are through the roof, but you'd have a hard time using the fullround bite and claws attack because of a poor BAB.
I though the release of Pathfinder Unchained and the use of Fractional Base Bonuses would be an opportunity to improve the DD's BAB. Since the article on Fractional Base Bonuses stated that a class with a hd10-hd12 progression rate would classify the class's BAB progression as Full. Meaning that DD's BAB would progress a full point at each level. But Paizo didn't errate the DD class like that. So a lot of people say that DD remains at a BAB progression of a mediocre 3/4 points per level.
On the flipside, you could go Bloodrager, which has a great BAB to use for the bite and claws attack. Thing is, you can only perform such an attack in the throes of a bloodrage. And since you wind up multiclassing with the DD, the bloodrage class ability doesn't shine as well as it could late in the campaign. That's not counting the issue on whether or not Bloodrager's bloodline progression can count towards the DD's Blood of Dragon's ability, where the DD levels stack with an existing draconic bloodline to determine the potency of the bloodline powers.
So, is there anybody out here that has any input on the matter?
Obviously, the DD class was meant to be used with a Sorcerer class that has a draconic bloodline. Main thing about that though, is that the BAB for Sorceror is not ideal for bringing out the full potential of the DD class. The fact that the DD class has a mediocre BAB itself doesn't improve things all that well. The bloodline powers are through the roof, but you'd have a hard time using the fullround bite and claws attack because of a poor BAB.
I though the release of Pathfinder Unchained and the use of Fractional Base Bonuses would be an opportunity to improve the DD's BAB. Since the article on Fractional Base Bonuses stated that a class with a hd10-hd12 progression rate would classify the class's BAB progression as Full. Meaning that DD's BAB would progress a full point at each level. But Paizo didn't errate the DD class like that. So a lot of people say that DD remains at a BAB progression of a mediocre 3/4 points per level.
On the flipside, you could go Bloodrager, which has a great BAB to use for the bite and claws attack. Thing is, you can only perform such an attack in the throes of a bloodrage. And since you wind up multiclassing with the DD, the bloodrage class ability doesn't shine as well as it could late in the campaign. That's not counting the issue on whether or not Bloodrager's bloodline progression can count towards the DD's Blood of Dragon's ability, where the DD levels stack with an existing draconic bloodline to determine the potency of the bloodline powers.
So, is there anybody out here that has any input on the matter?