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I would like to avoid arcane classes, though those are nice choices.

Luring cavalier is possible but i would like good will saves

When it comes to animal companions:
What animal is good
should i ride it?

If you are interested in strix , with the archery rules go ranger.

FE human

Fly and shoot

I am trying to build a character for a PBP game, starting level 2-4. The setting is designed to be high fantasy and we have been offered gestalt, not so much for optimization as flavor.

There is a race of nature themed dwarves that get the "fey touched" template (+4 dex and other goodies)

I was looking at being an archer ranger, with a gestalt side to help.

DRUID: Will save, full Animal companion, Full casting.
this is my favorite idea using the "Nature Fang" archtype to grab more feats and bonus damage. Plus an animal companion (and full casting just in case)
Not sure what compaonion to grab, maybe a mount.
RANGER ARCHTYPES: (that lose Animal companion)
GUIDE: Pretty solid in my favored terrain, trade FE for swift enemy
SPIRIT RANGER: cool but how useful is divinination?
DIVINE HUNTER: Blessings could be cool (Maybe earth and plant)

WARPRIEST: Havent looked to far into this but seems it could work.

INQUISITOR: coulddefinetly help with judgement/Bain

Please give mesome ideas:
Use a moint?
more bonus damage?
More versatility?

i have seen this done before. the lash might count as your soulblade (can't remember) also for mental stats...look at the blade skill focused offense (Wis to ATK/DAM)

I am building this character for a lvl 12 PVP tournament. I have been told we will fight 1on1 on an island with terrain being a factor. i guess the idea is we have to find each other first.

I decided to go with a huntsmaster cavalier to try something different, utilizing teamwork to my advantage. once i issue my challenge my entire team gets +12dam pe hit.

I went halfling cause my only real goal is to hit often and not get hit. also perhaps utilizing stealth acrobatics and perception/Survival.

I am thinking 2 dogs, (each lvl6 +boon=10)(or 1 lvl 12 dog that i ride? although i prefer the two)

Two weapon fighting chain and all the huntsmaster goodies like step up and teamwork feats.

Thats about all i got for now i need help finding all the great gear feats and tactics that i can utilize in this campaign, please help.

im looking to utilize animal companions in a pvp (1on1) Pathfinder game.
LVL 12, 25 point buy
its been said that skills and charisma could be useful...
there will be large island arenas, with time to buff, hide,or stalk/track the other combatant.
NO FLYING

PACK HUNTING
im looking at druid (pack lord)
Ranger(beastmaster)
or possibly Cavalier(Huntsman).

MOUNT
A different approach, but im looking at cavalier(beastrider)(T-REX)
or possibly the mounted Archery Ranger using a wolf or T-Rex

any opinions would be appreciated (I like the idea of pack hunting, but I also want to win)

I know I am having fun building...
Monk/Soulknife(Deadly Fist):

At level two with Focused Offense he is completely SAD Wisdom and all the features compliment each other very well. Also I don't think there is a better way to Enchant a monks fists.

Master of many styles allows you to skip prerequisites for styles with monk bonus feats

You need a henchman. Witches cant do it on there own. it could be some sneaky rogue wierdo. or a big tuff bodyguard.
If you need to take CHA and Leadership, maybe 1 level of bard (to buff henchman...maybe WIS/Cleric)

I Just like the reference to a PRIMUS song...thats a great interpatation of "Mrs. Baylock"

I am sure you checked:
http://www.minmaxboards.com/index.php?topic=480.0

Either way i see the witch as the opposite of a bard. de-buffs, intelligence, and good at what she does.

Your witch is an NPC/Villian you need protection and COOL WITCH STUFF.

im thinking...

The Game: Gladiator style fights for the entertainment of the crowd. No WBL, No Items (except Weapons/Armor).

The Rules: Starting Lvl 4. All character are gestalt Monk(archetype)/XXX. 20 point buy. Human Only.

My Soulknife: Monk(MoMS,Ki Mystic,Qiggong) / Soulknife (Deadly Fist,Gifted Blade)

Abilities:
7,16,14,10,20,7 (wisdom for human and lvl 4)(I Don't like negatives but this is a competition and there are no ways to increase abilities with items)

The Builds:
1)Dodge, Crane Style, (M)Snake Style
2)(M)Snake Fang, (BS)Focused Offense
3)Improved Initiative (P)Inertial Armor
4)(BS)Focused Defense
5)Combat Reflexes
6)(M)Mantis Style,(BS)Improved Flurry,(BS)Combat Slide
7)Ability Focus (Stunning Fist)
8)(BS)Mind Shield?
9)Elemental Fist
10)Efreeti Style

This build utilizes focused defense and crane style for amazing AC and then turns that back on the attacker. later we focus on Stunning fist and elemental damage while trying to keep AC relative.
(the only problem I see is too much focus on certain styles could i replace Combat Reflexes and Ability focus with something better)

1)Improved initiative, Weapon Focus (Unarmed)(M)Dragon Style
2)(M)Dragon Ferocity, (BS)Focused Offense
3)Elemental Fist(Fire) (P)Inertial Armor
4)(BS)Combat Slide
5)Dodge
6)(M)Efreeti Style,(BS)Improved Flurry,(BS)Mind Shield
7)Crane Style
8)(BS)Focused Defense
9)Punishing Kick
10)Efreeti Stance

This build focuses more on offense using more of my WIS to do damage while giving me other utility options. My AC is decent at early levels and reaches its highest potential later.

Please tell me what you think about these ideas Remember there are NO ITEMS so resistances are somewhat low and abilities raise VERY slowly. It's a competiton there will be PVP.

Questions:
Can Stunning Fist be used as an AoO
Psychokinetic Discharge (Deadly Fist) is a ranged Unarmed Attack can this be used with Stunning Fist / Snake Fang to hit archers?

Interest: thought you might like to know some of the other Player Choices
Monk(Zen Archer)/Marksman-this sounds dangerous
Monk(4Winds)/Psion(Nomad)-Raiden?
Monk/Fighter(Brawler)-ouch
Monk//Sorcadin-not sure, but better saves than anyone else and spells.

No opinions on This?

Silly question...
in a one-on-one fight the stunned victim loses his turn and it becomes your turn right?
the just before your turn just means hes not stunned for your second turn correct?

I am Planning a Monk/Soulknife(Deadly Fist)

The text for discharge says it is an unarmed attack. does this mean i can use it with Stunning Fist? Snake Fang?

I am fairly certain Armored Blade can go with Deadly Fist.

that said.

Wow i love Snake Style. (Sense motive 3 ranks, do class skill ranks count?)

that pumps my AC into Ludicrous.
Snake Fang Allows an Attack of opportunity against a missed attack...Deadly Fist can launch his Unarmed attack 100' ... can i take an attack of opportunity against an archer?

If So can it be a Stunning Fist attempt?

Even so im thinking

(MoMS/Ki Mystic/Qijjong)/(Armored Blade,Deadly Fist, Gifted)

Lvl 1. F)Improved Initiative H)Snake Style M)Mantis Style/(Crane Style)
Lvl 2. M)Snake Fang BS)Focused Offense
Lvl 3. F)BS Combat Slide P)Force Screen
Lvl 4. BS) Improved armor/(Focused Defense)

(With Crane and Focused defense being if i cant get armored blade)

ROUND 1:
Free)Summon Mindblade Swift)Snake Style Move) Summon Mind Armor Standard) Force Screen
AC=28+Sense Motive(14+d20)

Use Combat Slide to stay out of Full Attack Range (Do i need Combat reflexes somewhere)

I should have mentioned Human only for this one...

I am Thinking...

abilities 7,16,14,10,20,7 (with the +2human and +1 4th going into WIS)

Monk(MoMS,Martial Artist)/Soulknife (Armored , Deadly Fist, Gifted)

Feats:
Improved Initiative,Weapon Focus unarmed,Mantis style,Crane Style, Extra Bladeskill, (Weapon Spec unarmed lvl-5)

Bladeskills:
Focused offense, Improved Armor, Focused Defense

Remember this is for Arena Fighting, Also there is NO WBL...NO ITEMS (Except everyone get a magic experience gaining weapon, much to my dismay)

I am looking for advice on a build:

The game is a gladiator style game and every character must use monk(any archetype) as the gestalt class. we will be starting at level 4 with a 20 point buy.

I immediately jumped on soulknife hoping to make a WIS based Deadly Fist.

with so many options i need help sorting through them all into one build:

Stunning Fist: I have a high wisdom Id like to max this and make it my signature move (Mantis Style? Martial artist?)

Mind Armor: with the improved armor bladeskill this is +4 enchantable armor that counts as wearing nothing. (i think ill need to take this, unfortunately its a move action)

Flurry of Blows/Fists: DM declared that i cannot use ki for an additional attack using flurry of fists, so either keep FoB or drop FoB and Ki. (MoMS and Martial artist maybe)

Well I would imagine ranged should be my focus, it fits and its something id like to try. with the slayer talents and my natural feats i should have no problem building a competent archer. I just wonder if there are some unknown(to me)feats I should consider.

We have been given a low (15pt) point buy so countering MAD is important, another reason to focus on a dex based archer.

Oh OK good to know. so do you think a Slayer could make a good Stealth/Scout Archer type with the strix?

Hello i am looking for some advice on building a lvl 10 STRIX Archer. For an evil campaign against a human kingdom. Originally i was thinking Ranger/Rogue but my Dm is allowing the ACG so i thought i might give SLAYER a try.

At first glance it seems to give me the things i want from both ranger and rogue with the use of talents i can get trapfinding and Ranger combat style feats. I lose out on FE Human but i guess i can live with that.

What about Ranger2/Slayer8 i get my FE and the possibility to use wands at some point.

What are some ways to capitalize on the Strix flight. im figuring as an archer i can go mainly dex to keep fly skill up for hovering. but it would be cool to swoop down and attack sometimes (maybe grapple and Fly away?)

Im starting a PbP homebrew campaign as a HUMAN CLERIC of Shelyn and i would like some build advice.

(25 pt buy)a lvl 6 party: Druid, Sorc, Fighter, Rogue/pirate, Monk, and myself.

looks like an evangelist cleric would work real well here, depending on the others. if so i was thinking.

16,14,14,10,14(+2),10
Protection Domain

Lingering performance
Combat reflexes
Improved Initiative
Power attack

ranks in Acrobatics,Perception,Sense motive

im a bit worried about a 14 dex with light armor though

Im looking to create a cleric of Shelyn utilizing her glaive as a reach cleric. I would like to be a decent battle cleric, without giving up to much casting prowess. i have a 25 point buy and will be starting at lvl 6 16000 gp starting equipment 2 traits.

I was thinking:

Human
(crusader)cleric 6
str 14
dex 14
con 14
int 12
wis 14 (+2)
Cha 12

Protection (defense)domain
feats:
lvl 1 combat reflexes, (human)power attack, (crusader)heavy armor

at this point im out of ideas

you could try doing a search for an online herobuilder program, or heromachine. ive played with them myself a bit they are wonky but maybe with practice it could work.

also i cant find it anymore but there was a page over at "another" (wink)
D20 site that had 100s of portraits.

I am looking to make a Wonder Woman type warrior princess. Cleric of Shelyn. i am relatively new to pathfinder, and i have been scouring the wiki for a location she could be from. the inner sea doesn't have much for me.

do you think it would be acceptable to claim she is from an unknown azlant island.

im drawing a complete blank trying to come up with a "10 minute background " for this girl.