Sword Beams in Pathfinder

[swordpaladin]

Is there anyway outside of hombrew that would allow me to use sword beams in pathfinder? I normally play as the party paladin so its better if I can do it as a paladin for HOLY SWORD BEAMS!:smallbiggrin: The earlier level I can do this the better since we normally play games around level 5ish. I cannot count on specific items being in campaigns. we normally play with the DM very rarely dropping magic items, so I would prefer if It could be done with feats and or spells. thank you.

[Eldaran]

I'm not sure if you're familiar with Spheres of Power, but the Warrior of Holy Light (http://spheresofpower.wikidot.com/warrior-of-holy-light) archetype for the Mageknight seems pretty much what you want.

[swordpaladin]

OK that looks pretty cool, but im not really familiar with the spheres of power. how exactly will I be able to sword beam things?

[Necroticplague]

Any reason you can't just refluff any offensive paladin spells as these?

[swordpaladin]

I am fine with re fluffing things if I have to, but I would like to have specific examples of good paladin spells that would work for that, but I would prefer some way to do my attacks at ranged with my sword somehow though.

[Starbuck_II]

Spells:
1) 2nd level Flame Blade: fire (scimitar) blade
2) 2nd level (Gorum) Divine Trident: Electric Weapon

Alchemy Weapons: Cheap, easy to access
1) Flame Fountain Firework-100 gp, lasts 1 minute each, move action to turn on

Technology Weapons: drawback cost charges, expensive also
1) laser Torch
2) Monowhip

[Segrain]

Sharding (http://archivesofnethys.com/MagicWeaponsDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Sharding) weapon is the simplest way to do actual swordbeams, but it is too expensive for your level even if specific enchantments are an option.
Paladins have an archetype (http://archivesofnethys.com/ArchetypeDisplay.aspx?FixedName=Paladin Mind Sword) for literally attacking at range with a melee weapon, but the tradeoff is harsh.

[Elricaltovilla]

As with most things that are awesome, Path of War can do this. Allow me to suggest Mithral Current (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/path-of-war/disciplines-and-maneuvers/mithral-current-maneuvers) for your needs, specifically the "wave" maneuvers.

[swordpaladin]

thank you guys for all the replies so far. the mindblade archetype is cool, but the price is too great. I dont want to give up on lay on hands. the sharding weapon quality seems like a great way of doing it, but counting on specific magic items in the campaigns I play in are not likely. the mithral current maneuver thing seems cool, but more use with a katana sadly with the draw bonuses. I am the type of person who uses a bastard sword most of the time. its cool and ill probably use it for a different character. If you guys can think of any other ways to sword beam things to death that would be great:smallsmile:

[Elricaltovilla]

thank you guys for all the replies so far. the mindblade archetype is cool, but the price is too great. I dont want to give up on lay on hands. the sharding weapon quality seems like a great way of doing it, but counting on specific magic items in the campaigns I play in are not likely. the mithral current maneuver thing seems cool, but more use with a katana sadly with the draw bonuses. I am the type of person who uses a bastard sword most of the time. its cool and ill probably use it for a different character. If you guys can think of any other ways to sword beam things to death that would be great:smallsmile:

It doesn't require a katana at all. It specifically works with any melee weapon. All you really need is Quick Draw and Mixed Combat. I should know, I wrote it :smalltongue: