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BlueWitch
2022-10-27, 11:14 AM
What would you recommend for this build?

Stalker is a versatile Martial Maneuver Class from Path of War. So it pretty much covers whatever combat you would want.

But on the other side, I personally, would like a full caster.

Stalker's need good Wisdom, and Cleric does too. So this would make good synergy.
But Wizard has more awesome spells, especially at later levels.

So if you had to go with this combo, what Full Caster class would you pick?

Ramza00
2022-10-27, 01:08 PM
I like the Psychic Mage Wizard. All the goodies of Wizard, but with the flexibility of Mind Palace (Psionics Augmented: Compilation II level 1 power) which gives you a xd4 bonus to the next attack roll, saving throw, skill check, ability check, manifester level check or similar check you make before the start of your next turn. Super flexibility as an immediate action. A toolbox spell. Likewise the toolbox of minor metaphorsis as a 2nd level power, and with a feat you can get form astral armour as a 3rd level power when one gains 4th level spells.

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Where to go next?

3.5 War Weaver works well the feat Shared Power. An alternative to war weaver is to take the Narcissism veil feat and get The Telepath Rajah veil (other 3rd party not dreamscarred press but expands on DSP) which gives you a collective and a telepathy trait but not spirit of many. But being able to use your touch range maneuvers, spells, and powers plus being able to talk with your allies without words is worth it on its own.

Bladecaster loses 1 CL over 9 levels, and 2 CL over 10 and in return is Abrujant Champion Path of War Style and progresses your maneuvers.

Awakened Blade is better than Bladecaster if your DM will allow it with psychic mage.

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Of course Cleric can also be awesome with Path of War, especially with 3.5 spells. Grab all the save and ac boosters like conviction, benediction, Tyche Touch, greater magic vestment, greater magic weapon, etc, etc and you have 1 hour per level buffs with some 10 min level buffs and then you smash things. Likewise throw on the Holy Warrior feat and go to town as as THF blender that still works well with maneuvers.

Maat Mons
2022-10-27, 02:21 PM
If you’re willing to settle for a spontaneous caster, Empyreal Sorcerer (https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/sorcerer/archetypes/paizo-sorcerer-archetypes/wildblooded/mutated-bloodlines-paizo/empyreal) cast off of Wisdom. But Vigilante Stalker (https://www.d20pfsrd.com/alternative-rule-systems/path-of-war/classes/stalker/stalker-archetypes/vigilante/) initiates off of Intelligence, so I’d probably go with that and wizard. Disclaimer: I don’t actually know much about Path of War.

BlueWitch
2022-10-27, 04:19 PM
If you’re willing to settle for a spontaneous caster, Empyreal Sorcerer (https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/sorcerer/archetypes/paizo-sorcerer-archetypes/wildblooded/mutated-bloodlines-paizo/empyreal) cast off of Wisdom. But Vigilante Stalker (https://www.d20pfsrd.com/alternative-rule-systems/path-of-war/classes/stalker/stalker-archetypes/vigilante/) initiates off of Intelligence, so I’d probably go with that and wizard. Disclaimer: I don’t actually know much about Path of War.

This is actually a great idea! Thank you!!