Hulk-Synthesist or Alchemist?


Advice


So, I know I'm late to the party on this one but I was revisiting this build after rebuilding my Cap. America character when Shield Champion came out. Initially I went alchemist into master chymist but now I'm thinking summoner is better. The only drawback is the longer summoning time but elves can get around that and an elf would probably make a good Bruce Banner.

Bonus Question: I was thinking of doing a gestalt version with Barbarian thrown on there (of course). What Rage Powers are the most "Hulk-like?" My first thoughts were Groundbreaker and the Hurling line.

I'm sure other people have already made/played Hulk builds, any advice? Something you wish you had, something you thought be fun/useful that wasn't, magic items?

Also; fighting style, I was thinking IUS with Pummeling Style. Seems to fit the theme better than feral mutagen (which is what I did with my first build).

Any comments appreciated (unless they violate community guidelines).


I think a synthesist is a good plan. In a 20 point build you can get 16 in con 14 in wis, cha and int or some other combo of those stats. Going with the IUS idea it May be a good, depending on how your group looks at the monk IUS and TWF to take either a level of MOMS or two levels of brawler. Since a synt can get fantastic AC going after snake style is a very good plan. I May be back with more.


Cap. Darling wrote:
I think a synthesist is a good plan. In a 20 point build you can get 16 in con 14 in wis, cha and int or some other combo of those stats. Going with the IUS idea it May be a good, depending on how your group looks at the monk IUS and TWF to take either a level of MOMS or two levels of brawler. Since a synt can get fantastic AC going after snake style is a very good plan. I May be back with more.

The Hulk just doesn't really scream "monk" to me. I'm expecting most of his damage to come from his strength score. Which was why I went alchemist in the first place, the ability to combine alchemical, enhancement, and morale bonuses to strength. With Summoner though, you can get to Huge size, which would be awesome for Hulk and more than makes up the difference.


I was also thinking Giant Fist Gauntlets . Awesome Hulk item.

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Bare minimum to get master chymist and have involuntary changing. Rage chemist archetype. Fill out the rest with Barbarian and you're solid.

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