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Pathfinder: KingmakerFirst time playing, made a Magus (scion) but unsure of my build?(6 posts)(6 posts)
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Posted April 25, 2019
I've played D&D 5e before but only briefly. I know Pathfinder is a little different, and it's my first time playing Pathfinder: Kingmaker. I decided to make a Magus (Eldtrich Scion) but I'm really unsure of my build, as I do seem to have some difficulty with it. (Tried uploading a screenshot but apparently it's not working for me)

Half-Elf, Female

LV. 5
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STR 10 +0
DEX 19 +4
CON 10 +0
INT 10 +0
WIS 12 +1
CHA 18 +4
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+3 Athletics
+10 Persuasion
+0 Knowledge Arcana
+5 Knowledge World
+6 Lore Nature
+1 Lore Religion
+1 Mobility
+6 Perception
+1 Stealth
+1 Trickery
+4 Use Magic Device
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Armour Proficiency Light
Simple Weapon Proficiency
Martial Weapon Proficiency
Armour Proficiency Medium
Point-Blank Shot
Precise Shot
Rapid Shot
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I have a bunch of spells I got here and there, too.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Post edited April 26, 2019 by AdelaisAer
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Posted April 25, 2019
I would suggest not going ranged on scion. You lose a good chunk of what the class does for nothing. Also light armor sucks and medium armor is only good for bards. Armor in general is under-performing, except for mithral heavy plate.
Posted April 26, 2019
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InEffect: I would suggest not going ranged on scion. You lose a good chunk of what the class does for nothing. Also light armor sucks and medium armor is only good for bards. Armor in general is under-performing, except for mithral heavy plate.
Oooh, I see, so I guess I should stick to melee weapons, then. For armour, doesn't heavy armour impact casting? Magus seems to have spell-casting abilities, so shouldn't I stick to light or medium armour to have high chance of casting success?
Posted April 26, 2019
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InEffect: I would suggest not going ranged on scion. You lose a good chunk of what the class does for nothing. Also light armor sucks and medium armor is only good for bards. Armor in general is under-performing, except for mithral heavy plate.
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AdelaisAer: Oooh, I see, so I guess I should stick to melee weapons, then. For armour, doesn't heavy armour impact casting? Magus seems to have spell-casting abilities, so shouldn't I stick to light or medium armour to have high chance of casting success?
magus progresses through armor with levels. he gets medium at 7 and heavy at 13, so it's not very advisable to focus on light. Generally, there are 2 brands of scions 1st one is STR scion16/DD4 that generally aims for heavy mithral armor and Dex Scion19/SF1 that goes for Monk Robes, both draconic, because free AC, wings and other goodies. that is if you wanna be more or less optimal
Post edited April 26, 2019 by InEffect
Posted April 27, 2019
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AdelaisAer: Oooh, I see, so I guess I should stick to melee weapons, then. For armour, doesn't heavy armour impact casting? Magus seems to have spell-casting abilities, so shouldn't I stick to light or medium armour to have high chance of casting success?
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InEffect: magus progresses through armor with levels. he gets medium at 7 and heavy at 13, so it's not very advisable to focus on light. Generally, there are 2 brands of scions 1st one is STR scion16/DD4 that generally aims for heavy mithral armor and Dex Scion19/SF1 that goes for Monk Robes, both draconic, because free AC, wings and other goodies. that is if you wanna be more or less optimal
I think mine is a Dex Edltrich Scion. What's SF? Not sure where to find Monk Robes or "wings and other goodies". I just finished the part where I finally started managing a kingdom.
Posted April 27, 2019
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InEffect: magus progresses through armor with levels. he gets medium at 7 and heavy at 13, so it's not very advisable to focus on light. Generally, there are 2 brands of scions 1st one is STR scion16/DD4 that generally aims for heavy mithral armor and Dex Scion19/SF1 that goes for Monk Robes, both draconic, because free AC, wings and other goodies. that is if you wanna be more or less optimal
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AdelaisAer: I think mine is a Dex Edltrich Scion. What's SF? Not sure where to find Monk Robes or "wings and other goodies". I just finished the part where I finally started managing a kingdom.
SF=scaled fist monk. Monk robes can be found just a bit past midgame. LG ones are sadly vastly superior to others in 99% cases. Wings you get at 15 for a draconic bloodline.
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