[PF] Optimization Guides Compendium

[Cieyrin]

Monk multiclass would probably be useful for a ninja. In particular they can use that bonus ki better than anyone else.

Edit: now that I think about it, I don't know if the ki gained from Monk multiclass would stack with the ki from Ninja. If not, probably not worth it, though a Rogue could take Monk multiclass and snag ninja tricks that use ki. You'd want to trade out Evasion though.

The Ninja has this gem at the bottom of the entry for Ki Pool:

If the ninja possesses levels in another class that grants points to a ki pool, ninja levels stack with the levels of that class to determine the total number of ki points in the combined pool, but only one ability score modifier is added to the total. The choice of which score to use is made when the second class ability is gained, and once made, the choice is set. The ninja can now use ki points from this pool to power the abilities of every class she possesses that grants a ki pool.

So yes, you can stack Monk and Ninja for more ki but they stack levels, so you're not gaining or losing than if you'd stayed in either.

[Ninjaxenomorph]

You know, I'm disappointed there isn't a Skald guide. I'd set out to make one myself, but I lack any actual play experience with the class; the only things I can say by just looking at the class abilities is that Fated Champion is an awesome archetype, and that I would pick up one of the Linnorm Death Curses.

[Amphetryon]

As a general observation/reminder, some of the guides linked sprinkle in salty language that could be problematic in some locales. Off-hand, I know Tark's Cleric guide hit a language filter a couple of times.

[Nihilarian]

The Ninja has this gem at the bottom of the entry for Ki Pool:



So yes, you can stack Monk and Ninja for more ki but they stack levels, so you're not gaining or losing than if you'd stayed in either.

yeah, I know about that. I'm just not sure if the Variant Multiclass system changes things.

You know, I'm disappointed there isn't a Skald guide. I'd set out to make one myself, but I lack any actual play experience with the class; the only things I can say by just looking at the class abilities is that Fated Champion is an awesome archetype, and that I would pick up one of the Linnorm Death Curses.

Here, a skald guide.

[Extra Anchovies]

yeah, I know about that. I'm just not sure if the Variant Multiclass system changes things.

Actually, it kind of does. Since the Monk VMC ki pool isn't granted by class levels, it fully stacks with the Ninja's ki pool. Ninja [Monk] is one of the few good VMC combos.

[Molosse]

Cavalier Guide - and a marvelous one.

I'm not a major fan of that guide. Wouldn't say he details any other ways a Cavalier can excel other than hit things hard, but alas, it is the only half-way decent guide for the class about.

[Ninjaxenomorph]

Here, a skald guide.

I was hoping for something talking about rage powers and spells, but that works.

[Novawurmson]

Adding the skald guide!

[CockroachTeaParty]

I've just finished a newly-minted mini-guide for the Unchained Rogue.

[Novawurmson]

I've just finished a newly-minted mini-guide for the Unchained Rogue.

Consider it done (because it is)!

[stack]

My guide for the Spheres of Power Elementalist

GitPg thread

Its not complete, buts its in pretty good shape.

[squab]

The sorcerer guide needs to be taken down. I'm not sure what it once was, but it looks like a wikipedia article if a wikipedia article had only been edited by trolls for the past year. I downloaded it to word because the online document was super laggy and discovered the first ~80% of the guide was pages and pages of the picture with slight formatting difference or something. And given how long I scrolled through it, it seems like several hundred pages. Then you get to the guide itself and literally everything is crossed out, I didn't see any color identifiers and a brief skim of the advice looks like trolls ate the useful stuff, digested it, and left their crap in its place. Like the advice on dwarf sorcerers: "Dwarves suck at sorcerers, if you don't understand why you need to learn the rules." This is basically what was in the guide, except my comment probably has better spelling and grammar.

[Kurald Galain]

New:

Myrrh, Frankincense, and Steel: Kurald Galain's Guide to the Magus

[Extra Anchovies]

The sorcerer guide needs to be taken down. I'm not sure what it once was, but it looks like a wikipedia article if a wikipedia article had only been edited by trolls for the past year.

The thing is, those are only suggested edits. The real document remains. Click the green button at the top right, and select "Viewing". It hides all of the suggestions and comments, leaving only the guide.

However, the fact that you need to do so should be added to the OP of this thread.

[Novawurmson]

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My guide for the Spheres of Power Elementalist

GitPg thread

Its not complete, buts its in pretty good shape.

The sorcerer guide needs to be taken down. I'm not sure what it once was, but it looks like a wikipedia article if a wikipedia article had only been edited by trolls for the past year. I downloaded it to word because the online document was super laggy and discovered the first ~80% of the guide was pages and pages of the picture with slight formatting difference or something. And given how long I scrolled through it, it seems like several hundred pages. Then you get to the guide itself and literally everything is crossed out, I didn't see any color identifiers and a brief skim of the advice looks like trolls ate the useful stuff, digested it, and left their crap in its place. Like the advice on dwarf sorcerers: "Dwarves suck at sorcerers, if you don't understand why you need to learn the rules." This is basically what was in the guide, except my comment probably has better spelling and grammar.

New:

Myrrh, Frankincense, and Steel: Kurald Galain's Guide to the Magus

The thing is, those are only suggested edits. The real document remains. Click the green button at the top right, and select "Viewing". It hides all of the suggestions and comments, leaving only the guide.

However, the fact that you need to do so should be added to the OP of this thread.

Elementalist and Magus guides added; added the note about the sorcerer guide.

[stack]

I have a thaumaturge guide and a general spheres guide now. Links in sig.

Thanks.

[Novawurmson]

I have a thaumaturge guide and a general spheres guide now. Links in sig.

Thanks.

Added!

Also, I've been doing a ton of work on my aegis guide today. It actually includes information from Psionics Augmented/Ultimate Psionics now!

[Mithril Leaf]

Added!

Also, I've been doing a ton of work on my aegis guide today. It actually includes information from Psionics Augmented/Ultimate Psionics now!

Thank you kindly friend. Remember to check out the Path of War and Akashic Mysteries customizations.

[Novawurmson]

Thank you kindly friend. Remember to check out the Path of War and Akashic Mysteries customizations.

I put a note to add them later, but I think I'm going to wait until they're finalized and released before adding them to the guide.

[Rokku]

I dug up this brawler guide via google and think it's worth sharing: Happy Feet, Wombo Combo - A guide to the Brawler

[N. Jolly]

Oh man, I have like 4-5 guides that need to be added.

I'd say gunslinger, character creation, and kineticist need to be added to the list, synth summoner could too...am I forgetting any?

EDIT: Oh yeah, investigator. All links are in my sig.

[Novawurmson]

I dug up this brawler guide via google and think it's worth sharing: Happy Feet, Wombo Combo - A guide to the Brawler

Added!

Oh man, I have like 4-5 guides that need to be added.

I'd say gunslinger, character creation, and kineticist need to be added to the list, synth summoner could too...am I forgetting any?

EDIT: Oh yeah, investigator. All links are in my sig.

I think everything's added now!

[Mehangel]

Occult Adventures

Spiritualist Class - Guide to the Spiritualist

[Novawurmson]

I guess I should ask one of the authors.

Hey, Nova, can I add this to the compendium?

Yeah, sure. Go for it!

[Almarck]

Assuming that I am able to post here,

I'm making a submission for a 3rd party class without a guide yet.

http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showt...onic-Exemplar)

[Novawurmson]

Assuming that I am able to post here,

I'm making a submission for a 3rd party class without a guide yet.

http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showt...onic-Exemplar)

I hadn't even heard of this class before. Adding it to the list, thanks!

[Almarck]

I hadn't even heard of this class before. Adding it to the list, thanks!

Probably because it's a 3rd party class without a preexisting 3.5 fanbase like the Pact magic, Psionics, and martial adepts ... and is also a class with a very specific race requirement to play, that of being a dragon. Monster classes are kind of rare for a reason and that sort of thing isn't always allowed at tables.

But yes. Thank you for adding it.

[Gee-chan]

Hello

I've been working on a Cryptic Handbook and would like to give permission to get it added to the guide, even as a Work in Progress.

The guide itself is here and the discussion thread is here

[TheOneHawk]

I recently finished going through all the traits. I plan on sorting the good ones into categories still, but at least everything is there and you can generally find what you want. Link in my sig.

[CockroachTeaParty]

Yo Nova, if you want to put my unchained summoner mini guide on the list, feel free.