In reply to Ventrikel (msg # 138):

At 7th level a Roc becomes a large size animal companion and is considered large enough to be a mount even for medium characters.  That would give the benefit of not have to worry as much about crowding in some circumstances (since you can rise above).  Wolves, stags and moose would also somewhat fit that setting given the relatively nearby forests.  The moose at 7th level would be large size as would the wolf, while the stag would remain medium.

In reply to bottleface (msg # 139):

Cool - but with a Gnome (perhaps permanently reduced) I think I can fly something smaller? Also, large creatures lose strength when polymorphing, so it won’t be a big benefit - probably not big enough to outweigh the trouble of bringing yet another large creature to the field... except the roc, I’ll have to consider that :)

I suspect with training you should be able to use a smaller flying animal as a mount?  Also, I figured the large size wouldn't be desirable, that's why I specified that.  Admittedly I've only dipped my toe into classes with animal companions so there's a lot of potential I haven't thought of, though the idea of a Roc as an animal companion is something I've been wanting for a while.

I have a Wayang Hunter that rides a Roc as medium size. If you take a look at the top of page 53 in the Core book, you have the option of increasing its Dex and Con by 2 rather that increasing its size when it has a size increase at 4th or 7th. I do have to hit it Ant Haul to help make sure it can fly but it is also easier to get around while it is medium size rather than large in a dungeon.

I do like the roc idea - even though it’s not mysteriously foresty (more like mountainy), it’s sure cooler than a big raven (which would feel too urban). Good thing you pointed out ant haul, I haven’t figured out what limits flying and riding, but carrying does of course!

Pick up a buff spell or two to make your crazy meleers even more effective at cutting the chaff. Haste is an obvious choice, but you also have heroism and greater heroism, which fit well with your enchanter build. You can also have fun with magic missiles, perhaps with a rod of toppling for extra pleasure: as a sorcerer you won't miss a few level one slots.

I picked up a wand of CL3 magic missile. 2d4+2 that can be split is decent damage and on a wand by the time you run out you can easily buy a CL5 or higher version.

The wand might be a good choice, because it’s the sometimes 7 rounds of a non-challenging encounter that I don’t want to stand idle without a reason :)

The wand is really nice for "high AC tricky monsters" that the party just wails on over and over again but can't seem to hit.

Force damage is great against ghosts and other incorporeals... yep very happy with that as a back up for when I don't want to burn slots buffing or striking.

CL1 wand is 750 (15gp per missile)
CL3 wand is 2,250 (22.5gp per missile)
CL5 wand is 3,750 (25gp per missile)
CL7 wand is 5,250 (26.25gp per missile)
CL9 wand is 6,750 (27gp per missile)

So from a GP efficiency standpoint it's not terrible I think...

Alternatively scrolls of magic missile go like this:
CL1 Scroll is 25 (25gp per missile)
CL3 Scroll is 75 (37.5gp per missile)
CL5 Scroll is 125 (41.7gp per missile)
CL7 Scroll is 175 (43.8gp per missile)
CL9 Scroll is 225 (45gp per missile)

So depending on how good your caster level check is, you could pick up CL 9  magic missile scrolls early, you could buy 3-4 for around the same price as a CL1 wand. It's really a question of how much damage do you want to do vs. how often are you standing around without something to cast?

For the toughest ones I’ll rely on suggestion for better or for worse, CL+5 vs SR, DC25 (and will later be heightening if it turns out to be fun) - pretty good I think, at level 7. Powerful, versatile, fits the mischievous concept. CL3 wand will be great for having something to do in the small battles!

So if anyone here happens to know that the final bosses of rise of the runelords books 3,4,5&6 are immune to mind affecting... Well, you may snicker in solitude at my future fails! I’m sure it’ll be good development for the character, and at least I will have a rare few other spells :p

Its less that a given BBEG is immune and more that there is a decent amount of undead throughout the books. Plus oozes and constructs and vermin will all make it difficult.

That being said off the top of my head there shouldnt be an entire book you get shut down on. The first half of book 2 is the heaviest concentration of immune bad guys and after that it should just be a fight or two a dungeon you cant pull it off on.

Ok... so... I've been wanting to play this race and this class.

https://www.d20pfsrd.com/races...hing/dragon-taninim/

https://www.d20pfsrd.com/class...g/draconic-exemplar/

I think it will be dope.

I'd love to play a dragon that is basically a cat-lady... but instead of a lady he's a dude and instead of cats its humans.

He just loves the little guys. Thinks they are absolutely adorable!

>little guys
>Small till 4th level

In reply to Sleeping Darkness (msg # 152):

Well yeah, I think if it was a game where he started off at level 1 we'd start off with why he found them fascinating, and then yeah, the "little guys" would be a more appropriate reference. :p

Until they decide they want to ride the dragon. :D

I've always wanted to play a red dragon. They're the best. :D

Yeah, a red probably wouldn't go for it, lol. But I too have been REALLY wanting to play a dragon, and this seems like a good route to go.

Hey there; I'm currently in the harrowing process of building a level 20 Arcanist gish, and the accompanying 17th level back-up (basically a ranged Inquisitor).  The rub is I have to also use my starting gold on henchman's costs.  Thankfully, weapons are pretty much covered.

Does anyone have suggestions regarding gear and spells I should prioritize?  Anything Paizo on d20PFSRD is go, no third party stuff at all.

Any games around that could use an extra player?

@Buck


Here is an Arcanist build guide that was put together:

https://rpgbot.net/pathfinder/...rs/classes/arcanist/

Any advice on doing a hex blade in Pathfinder?  I've taken over a previous mismash that is supposedly a hex blade.  Now I need to level up and I'm not sure how to approach things.

Never played one before but Fortune is probably one of the best buffs and Misfortune or Evil Eye are wicked debuffs. I'm not the biggest fan of anything that takes away standard actions for a Magus though. A magus is at his best when he is spellstriking for a bonus second attack but if you have a round to Fortune yourself first that is a great way to deliver a high probability shocking grasp...buuut the same could be done with True Strike so YMMV.

Delivering bestow curse is a cool ability via spellstrike.

https://hobbylark.com/tabletop...ter-Magus-Pathfinder

Not my first choice for a character concept but I picked it up and am enjoying the character so far.  The guide is great, thank you!!!!

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I'd like to find a game for my Drow Paladin to participate in.   I'm hoping for the level 7-11 range, no preference on setting but I'm not really familiar with anything but Golarion.