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2011-01-25, 05:53 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 70% Complete)
A few typos/corrections/suggestions:
Half-Elf "points than than normal" duplicate than.
"Rejuvinate Eidolon" line of spells, compare to the "Cure X Wounds" line. "Cure X" can be used on anyone, OR to harm undead. Cure Light only heals _1_ less point than Lesser, Cure Serious heals 3 less on average than 'Rejuve-medium'. The closest equivalent to Greater is "Breath of Life", which again, is only worse by 5 hp.
If UMD is an option DEFINATELY get a Wand of Cure X instead.
Spells section:
Point out that even though the Summoner "only" have access to 6th Levels of spells, that most of the spells on the Summoner list are 'discounted' versus the Wizard list.
For example:
Most 3rd Level Sum-Spells are 3rd or 4th on the Wiz list.
Most 4th Level Sum-Spells are 5th or 6th on the Wiz list.
Most 5th Level Sum-Spells are 6th or 7th on the Wiz list.
and Most 6th Level Sum-Spells are 8th or 9th on the Wiz list.
The main thing the Summoner lacks is spell slots.
Maybe include a brief blurb on each of the Summoner Specific Spells
Evolution Surge -Line
Purified Calling
Rejuvenate Eidolon -Line
Summon Eidolon
Transmogrify
Unfetter
Level 3 Summoner spells,
You have "Rejuvinate Eidolon, Lesser" should be 'standard'.
Level 6 Spells
Have "Charm Monster" listed, should be "Charm Monster, Mass"Last edited by grarrrg; 2011-01-25 at 06:10 PM.
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2011-01-25, 05:57 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 70% Complete)
Glad to see you making a new handbook, Saph! It looks quite nice so far.
I started on a handbook for the summoner during the beta, but the final version really disappointed me and I deleted my notes. I still feel like the eidolon's rules are needlessly complicated and the inability to simultaneously use your eidolon and your summoned monster SLA was a major design mistake. But enough on that.
A suggested addition for equipment:
Varisian idol (Curse of the Crimson Throne Player's Guide, I've seen it elsewhere as well): A 50g optional component that adds +2 HP/HD for summoned monsters from SM and SNA.
Also, for those playing in the Pathfinder Society or using their material, the Cheliax traits are excellent for a summoner. They're free online, I've listed the relevant ones below.
Cheliax Traits
Devil’s Mark (Cheliax Faction): You bear the stain of a
higher fiend upon you and any evil creature who sees it
may think twice before crossing you. You gain a +2 trait
bonus on all Bluff, Diplomacy, Intimidate, and Sense
Motive checks when dealing with outsiders of the evil
subtype.
Fiendish Presence (Cheliax Faction): Your family
routinely held court with pit fiends and erinyes when you
were a child and, as a result, you learned to manipulate
people better than most. You gain a +1 trait bonus on
Diplomacy and Sense Motive checks. One of these skills
(your choice) is always a class skill for you.
Master of Pentacles (Cheliax Faction): Your many years
spent studying the art of summoning has given you a
unique knowledge of these subtle and complicated arts.
Once per day, when casting a spell of the Conjuration
school, you are at +2 caster level when determining the
duration of the spell.Handbooks: (Hosted on the new MixMax forums)
[3.5] The Poison Handbook
[3.5] (New) Master of Shrouds Handbook
[3.5 Base Class] Healer's Handbook
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Thanks to Strategos and Jumilk for the awesome Iron Chef trophies!
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2011-01-26, 05:35 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 70% Complete)
Typos corrected: thanks for that.
On the Rejuv/CLW thing: yeah, CLW is better. The main advantage of Rejuvenate Eidolon is that it's on your spell list, meaning you don't have to hit a DC 20 UMD check, which can be tricky at low levels.
Akal: I read your posts on Summoners, yes. :) I think the class is still workable, though - I'll put in an explanation once I get to summons. The Varisian idol sounds good.I'm the author of the Alex Verus series of urban fantasy novels. Fated is the first, and the final book in the series, Risen, is out as of December 2021. For updates, check my blog!
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2011-01-26, 11:07 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 80% Complete)
Eidolons section is under way! Currently about 2/3 done, including general advice, feats, and the first three Eidolon Packages.
I'm the author of the Alex Verus series of urban fantasy novels. Fated is the first, and the final book in the series, Risen, is out as of December 2021. For updates, check my blog!
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2011-01-26, 11:09 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 70% Complete)
Not to be nitpicky (ok, it's nitpicky), but you missed the "than than" under Half-elf.
The rest is looking pretty good.
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2011-01-26, 11:15 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 70% Complete)
I'm the author of the Alex Verus series of urban fantasy novels. Fated is the first, and the final book in the series, Risen, is out as of December 2021. For updates, check my blog!
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2011-01-26, 11:57 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 80% Complete)
Thank you Saph for putting in this hard work
Funny, I always figured I'd be killed by a paladin.So, what you're saying is we rolled a 1 on our credit check?
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2011-01-26, 12:46 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 80% Complete)
Glad it's helpful! I'll be out for the rest of the day, so the rest of the Eidolons section will have to wait till tomorrow.
I'm the author of the Alex Verus series of urban fantasy novels. Fated is the first, and the final book in the series, Risen, is out as of December 2021. For updates, check my blog!
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2011-01-27, 11:45 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 90% Complete)
Eidolons section is done! Includes a general guide to eidolons, natural attacks, and feats, a weapon vs. natural weapon comparison, 7 different Eidolon packages, some 1st-level suggestions, and the 10th-level "Killer Centaur" example build.
I'm the author of the Alex Verus series of urban fantasy novels. Fated is the first, and the final book in the series, Risen, is out as of December 2021. For updates, check my blog!
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2011-01-28, 07:39 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 95% Complete)
Summoned Monsters section is done!
I didn't bother to do a full review of all the options here, partly because they play a secondary role to your Eidolon, and partly because the work's already been done by other guides.I'm the author of the Alex Verus series of urban fantasy novels. Fated is the first, and the final book in the series, Risen, is out as of December 2021. For updates, check my blog!
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2011-01-28, 05:42 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 95% Complete)
The pouncer (1st level sample eidolon build) chose imp natural armor. It says in the description it can only be taken once every five levels. I read that as being at least level 5 to grab it, or am I mistaken?
Otherwise a good handbook, and I'll be sure to use some of it for my upcoming summoner this weekend :)
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2011-01-28, 10:18 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 95% Complete)
By the rules, I think you're right. I'm pretty sure this is an error - all the other 1-point abilities can be taken at 1st-level, and everything with a level requirement has it stated clearly. Unfortunately, the Summoner class wasn't edited terribly well. I'll add a note.
Edit: written by Joshua Frost, the PF society rules guy.
"As for the Improved Natural Armor evolution, that last sentence is unfortunately not very clear. Here's the intent and how you should handle it until the class is finalized:
The intent was that you could take it at level 1, level 10, level 15, and level 20. So it should read something like, "This evolution may be taken once for every five levels the summoner possesses, minimum level 1." So you could take it at level 1, but then you'd need ten summoner levels to take it again (level 10), 15 summoner levels to take it a third time, and 20 summoner levels to take it a fourth time.
Hope this helps!"Last edited by Saph; 2011-01-29 at 07:08 AM.
I'm the author of the Alex Verus series of urban fantasy novels. Fated is the first, and the final book in the series, Risen, is out as of December 2021. For updates, check my blog!
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2011-01-30, 06:05 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 97% Complete)
FAQ section has been added. Ask any additional questions below.
I'm the author of the Alex Verus series of urban fantasy novels. Fated is the first, and the final book in the series, Risen, is out as of December 2021. For updates, check my blog!
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2011-01-30, 11:37 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 97% Complete)
After reading the handbook decided to give Summoner's another look. When looking over the Eidolon traits I noticed the one point trait "Skilled". Gives a +8 racial bonus to one skill. The Eidolon class skills are pretty flexible at the start, so this opens a lot of ways to get a very focused skill monkey at low levels.
Some possible builds that come to mind:
Humanoid with improved stat Charisma, and improved skill intimidate. Pick up weapon focus claw first level, and then Dazzling Display at 3rd level. I think it would do better then a similar build using half elf or half orc and bard.
Also at first level, could have a hard to beat linguistics build for opposed forgery checks. Skill Focus Linguistics, improved skill linguistics, improved stat intelligence.
It looks like there is no diplomacy as a full round action option in Pathfinder, which might nerf a diplomancer build.
Is there anyway to get trapfinding from a feat?Spoiler
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2011-01-31, 08:51 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 97% Complete)
I'm the author of the Alex Verus series of urban fantasy novels. Fated is the first, and the final book in the series, Risen, is out as of December 2021. For updates, check my blog!
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2011-01-31, 01:01 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Under Construction, 97% Complete)
Quotes:Praise for avatar may be directed to Derjuin.Spoiler
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2011-01-31, 02:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Complete!)
Items are done and handbook is officially finished!
I'll be going over the handbook for a few more days, so if you want to submit any extra suggestions, material, etc, now's the time.I'm the author of the Alex Verus series of urban fantasy novels. Fated is the first, and the final book in the series, Risen, is out as of December 2021. For updates, check my blog!
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2011-01-31, 03:53 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Complete!)
Thanks again Saph. It looks great.
So whats the next project in the works? Alchemist's Handbook next?Amazing Ninja Penguin Avatar By Meirnon
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2011-02-01, 05:32 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook (Complete!)
I'm the author of the Alex Verus series of urban fantasy novels. Fated is the first, and the final book in the series, Risen, is out as of December 2021. For updates, check my blog!
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2011-02-10, 10:24 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook: A Guide to the Pathfinder Summoner
Hey Saph, Love the summoner book.. Just a slight change needed tho.
The Eidolon Quadruped Free evolutions are as follows:
Free Evolutions bite, limbs (legs) (2).
No pounce.
I am presently playing a Gnome summoner with a quadruped. I am doing the mounted-lance thing. I based it off the muppet in the movie Labyrinth. Course, my eidolon isn't a coward like the dog.. Just a Gnome paladin wanna-be... its fun. And with the Eidolon being intelligent, we get into debates on things I should do and not.
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2011-02-12, 01:40 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook: A Guide to the Pathfinder Summoner
Nice guide, here, Saph. I would like to point out something, though. With the Damage Reduction evolution, it's DR/Alignment, not DR/Magic, so it's much more resilient than you're giving it credit for.
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2011-02-12, 02:35 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook: A Guide to the Pathfinder Summoner
Hey, I saw your handbook and I have just a couple suggestions.
I have done some exploration of some summoner multi-class options. I have a thread in the Pathfinder forums that might be interesting to you. Take a look if you like.
Four levels of Summoner is a good cut off, because you can get decent skill bonuses, 2nd level spells (haste), the shield ally power, and with the Magical Knack trait, qualify for the really good crafting feats, such as Wondrous Item, Wand and Arms and Armor. This particular route is great for rogues and pretty much any full BAB class. You can get by with just a 12-14 Cha too, so it doesn't impact your other statistics.
On the flip side, a summoner with a level in Barbarian is good if you go flanking buddy, or two levels in Paladin can grant you minor healing and major bonuses to saves. Of course these are only decent options if you are guaranteed never to make level 20, but since that doesn't happen a whole lot, it is definitely worth consideration, especially in Pathfinder Society play, where 12 is the cut off, and you get your highest level spells at 10.
Dragon Disciple is also a decent prestige class for combat oriented Summoners. Four levels gives them +4 to str, three primary natural attacks (one at x1.5 str), +2 natural armor, and a minor breath weapon for -1 caster level, and -4 Eidolon level. Its a fantastic option if your DM lets you apply Boon Companion to your Eidolon, even though its normally illegal.
I worked up a 1Barb/4Summ/10DD/5Summ build that gets 6th level spells at level 20, and gets Form of the Dragon II with a small eidolon (looks like a kobold) who rides him, hides, and uses wands every round starting at character level 5. For less spells and more damage, the 4Barb/1Summ/4DD/11Barb is good, especially if you go Invulnerable Rager. Love that damage resistance!
Anyway, I hope that my ramblings were helpful to you. This is truly a versatile class, and an underrated one in my estimation. Thanks for all the work you put into this.
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2011-02-12, 05:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook: A Guide to the Pathfinder Summoner
Saph, I want to thank you for the work you put into this and the Pathfinder handbook. I'll be playing in a Summoner in a Pathfinder game shortly and both of these have come in useful (even if I do plan on ignoring your advice on some matters ).
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2011-02-12, 05:39 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook: A Guide to the Pathfinder Summoner
Thanks for the feedback! Incorporated some of the corrections (except the pounce one - couldn't find which post it was referring to).
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2011-02-12, 05:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook: A Guide to the Pathfinder Summoner
Just thought of something. Breath Weapon seems like something you'd want to Evolution Surge, like the various resistances and immunities, so you can tailor it to the circumstances. So, not totally worthless for a sort of nova effect.
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2011-02-15, 02:05 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook: A Guide to the Pathfinder Summoner
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2011-02-15, 02:20 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook: A Guide to the Pathfinder Summoner
Me and my GM are having a discussion on the restriction of picking 1 base form. I was wondering if having all 3 forms be available would change the balance of the class with the following caveats in place:
1) As it states in the summoner listings, only 1 eidolon can be active at any time. You can't have an eidolon active and summon one at the same time. You must dismiss your present eidolon and spend a minute to summon a new one.
2) All skills and feats would not change form to form. If you took a feat only the biped could use, you couldn't use it in Quadruped form.
3) Evolutions can be distributed over all 3 forms or to just one. Summoners choice.
Thoughts?
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2011-02-18, 10:13 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook: A Guide to the Pathfinder Summoner
Throwing out my plan for my Summoner's Eidolon, a Slugger build the focuses on controlling an area through reach, multiple AoOs, and Trip.
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Area controller
1st-level:
Form: Biped
AC: 15 (10 Base, +4 NA, +1 Dex) (19 with Mage Armor) (13/17 Enlarged)
CMB: +4 (+5 Enlarged)
CMD: 15
Initiative: +1
Speed: 30’
Ability Scores: Str 16 Dex 12 Con 13 Int 7 Wis 10 Cha 11
Feats: MWP(Scythe) (1st)
Evolutions (base): Claws, Limbs(arms), Limbs(Legs)
Evolutions (extra): Skilled(Perception) (1), Reach(Weapon/Scythe)(1), NA (1)
Attack Routine: Scythe +4 (2d4+4)
5th-level:
Form: Biped
AC: 20 (10 Base, +4 NA, +4AB (as NA), +2 Dex) (24 with Mage Armor) (17/21 Enlarged)
CMB: +8 (+9 Enlarged)
CMD: 20
Initiative: +2
Speed: 30’
Ability Scores: Str 18 Dex 15 Con 13 Int 7 Wis 10 Cha 11
Feats: MWP(Scythe) (1st), Power Attack (3th)
Evolutions (base): Claws, Limbs(arms), Limbs(Legs)
Evolutions (extra): Skilled(Perception) (1), Reach(Weapon/Scythe)(1), NA (1), Abilty Boost(Dex)(2), Tail (1), Tail Slap(1), Push(Tail) 1
Attack Routine: Scythe +8 (2d4+6), Tail Slap +3 (1d6+2)
10th-level:
Form: Biped
AC: 26 (10 Base, +6 NA, +8AB (as NA), +3 Dex, -1 Size) (30 with Mage Armor)
CMB: +18
CMD: 29
Initiative: +3
Speed: 30’
Ability Scores: Str 28 Dex 16 Con 17 Int 7 Wis 10 Cha 11
Feats: MWP(Scythe) (1st), Power Attack (3rd), Combat Reflexes(6th), Improved Critical(Scythe) (9th)
Evolutions (base): Claws, Limbs(arms), Limbs(Legs)
Evolutions (extra): Skilled(Perception) (1), Reach(Weapon/Scythe)(1), NA (1), Ability Boost(Dex)(2), Tail (1), Tail Slap(1), Push(Tail) (1), Ability Boost(Dex)(2), Large(4)
Attack Routine: Scythe +17/+12 (2d6+13), Tail Slap +15 (1d8+4)
Notes:Attack and Damage don't take PA into account, nor expected stat boosting items (Str and Dex). If I buy/make a +Dex item for the Eidolon and, through play experience, don't feel the need to be able to make more then 3 AoOs, the second Ability Boost(Dex) would be replaced with an extra set of Limbs(Arms) so it can use both its claws and its Scythe in its attack routine.
Tactics: Scythe + reach = trip attempts without AoOs even without Improved Trip. Tail Slap with push is used to control enemy's positions, and to a make a full attack result in an enemy lying prone non-adjacent to the Eidolon but still within the Eidolon's reach.
Thoughts and criticisms welcome.Last edited by Reverent-One; 2011-02-19 at 01:50 PM.
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2011-03-24, 06:07 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook: A Guide to the Pathfinder Summoner
The "Killer Centaur"'s numbers are not quite right. The Bite Claws will be secondary attacks, not primary, so -5 to hit and half strength damage.
I ran the numbers, with +1 Great Sword, Belt of Strength +2, Greater Magic Fang (+1 to all Natural weapons) and the average damage, assuming Haste and Pounce, is 126 hp - so get the Archer to soften the target up first and that Fire Giant is going down. (Damage Corrected from original number of 131, I have improved the spreadsheet that I was using.)
Against a creature with damage reduction that cannot be overcome by the setup used (For Killer Centaur that is all of them except /Magic) the damage is reduced to 87vs 5/, 458 vs 10/ & 42 vs 15/ (Very approximate numbers for that)Last edited by DThomassen; 2011-03-24 at 09:22 PM. Reason: Incorrect Numbers
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2011-03-29, 07:09 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.P] The Summoner's Handbook: A Guide to the Pathfinder Summoner
What do you guys think about this build:
Stat priorities are CHA > STR > CON > DEX
Human Summoner with a 1 lvl dip in Fighter
LVL Class --- Feat
1 -- Sum 1 -- Mounted Combat, Ride by Attack
2 -- Ftr 1 --- Spirited Charge
3 -- Sum 2 -- Weapon Focus: lance
4 -- Sum 3
5 -- Sum 4 -- Dazzling Display
The 1 lvl dip in fighter takes care of the weapon proficiency for the lance, allows you to wear a mithril breastplate without ASF, and provides the extra feat the build needs to be decent by lvl 2. You'll have to enlarge person your eidolon in order to ride him in combat, so take that as one of your 2 first level spells.
You start off decent at lvl 1 and very deadly at lvl 2. WF + Dazzling Display gives you something to do after you've buffed and charged. Take a full round action to demoralize all enemies within 30'. Your high charisma makes you great at this right off the bat. Personally I would take Spell Focus (conjuration) at 7th and Augment Summoning at 9th, but there's no reason you couldn't take Intimidating Prowess, Skill Focus (Intimidate), and / or Persuasive to make you really quite good at demoralizing your enemies.Last edited by Xykal; 2011-03-29 at 07:15 PM.