'Best' Class for a 2HF Divine DPS build? An addiction.


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I am a player who loves the thematics, the reason behind anything is where the importance lies. Narrativism, the actor, etc. I LOVE awkward/dualistic divine gish characters, and am very conflicted, because if I can't make him optimal on paper it is much harder for me to get 'into character'. Wierd? I dunno, I think it's a side effect from playing competitive MTG. Once I've achieved this optimization i can easily sink into Roleplaying mode, and the quest commences and themes are explored and immersion is obtained. Right now a build that I have in mind for some campaign that i hope to play someday (PFS or not whatever) is a Dhampyr LN Inflicter Battle Oracle whose most intense desire is to find acceptance among elf-kind, as he hates his Vampire spawn but sees humanity basically as his vampiric family does. This is all just a concept that I'm bringing up for an example, I am hesitant to use anything that's immensely cliche in my character backstory themes. I pursued looking into each part of his character based on the fact that I thought that this iteration of battle oracle was the best on paper, as it offered the longevity of a sorc, the hard-hitting of a pally and all the flavor of everything. Blahblahblahblahblah, at the end of all this which class is best suited for taking heads with greataxes, Battle Oracle, Clericzilla, Inquisitor or straight Paladin? (I usually stray away from paladins because it completely voids the dualism presented with the inflicter/dhampyr LN themes that I strive for...) Thanks for insight.


may wanna use some formatting and spacing, the words are starting to run together over here.

so you wanna play a dhampir, who sees humans as food, hates undead, and loves elves? i'm not actually sure what you mean by dualistic--do you mean someone who's good at (divine, in this case) magic and fighting?

well, the first three that spring to mind are inquisitors, rangers, and paladins (though that goes against the LN you want).
if you want more magic right out of the box, a cleric or oracle build with a focus on combat would be fine.

also, your comment on the longevity of a sorcerer made me laugh for some reason.

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for straight greataxe (personally i prefer the dwarven waraxe, but then you're not a dwarf and likely wont want to get EWP/racial heritage) dps I'd say paladin--smite evil and go to town.


Pala/Sorc/DD: Best DPR good saves/defense

Pala: Best saves/defense

Oracle (Battle, trip): Best CMB (of all classes), good DPR, 9th level spells

Druid (Saurian or Lion Shaman): pounce - nice 'til level ~12, amazing summon skills (especially Saurian Shaman), 9th level spells

Cleric: Best Spellcasting, rest "good"

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