Is Magical Knack worth it for 1 Caster Level?

[Discardo]

I'm wondering what the community's feeling is on taking the Magical Knack trait if you only plan on having a 1 level dip out of your primary caster class.

In my specific case, I am making a bard with a 1 level dip in Oracle for a couple of Revelations. The bard will primarily be a caster/support character, so I feel like keeping my caster level up would be a priority, but I don't know if it's worth taking only (effectively) 1.5 traits. The final build has no plans for another dip along the way, so I will never get the full effect of the trait.

What are your thoughts? I'm interested in people's thoughts in the general case, but would also appreciate any input based on my specific case as well.

[Artanthos]

I would not bother for a 1 level dip, but that is personal opinion.

[Ascalaphus]

What kind of bard spells will you be using that are concerned with caster level?

I'm inclined to say, maybe the Knack is better to bump your Oracle level.

In general, I think the Knack is good for full casters with blasty spells that take a dip, for example to get into Eldritch Knight.

[Fromper]

I actually considered it for a single class paladin, since their caster level is their paladin level -3. That would help with things like Divine Favor increasing its bonuses earlier.

[Imbicatus]

You could put the Magical Knack into Oracle. You'll have a few oracle spells out of the deal, and cl 3 might be useful for them.

[EvilMinion]

Technically, by a strict reading of the trait, it would do nothing for a 1 level difference.

Now, I've never seen anyone interpret it that strictly... but there's always one out there somewhere... 8)