Paladin ranger switch hitter Gestalt


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Hey I'm playing in an gestalt campaign and couldn't decide between playing a paladin or a ranger and decided to just gestalt as both. So I'm asking for advice on building the character. I'm thinking switch hitting with a bastard sword and bow


Bastard sword isn't worth it, you'll want greatsword/falchion and a longbow. As for build, the combo is going to be a bit MAD, since you'll need basically every stat but Intelligence, but you can get away with moderate mental stats. Prioritize Strength, make sure you have a 14-16 Dexterity. Make sure to take Power Attack, Quick Draw, Deadly Aim, use the ranger feats for Rapid Shot and Manyshot. Really, it's the same as building a standard switch hitter ranger, you just also happen to get the paladin stuff.

You could also consider going warpriest instead of paladin, with better stat synergy and more unique abilities gained, as well as even more bonus feats.


You won't need wisdom if you trade out ranger spells. Otherwise I'm in agreement DethBySquirl.


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Longbow/Nodachi.

I'd say ranger//warpriest gives a bit more for a gestalt, as well. If you still want a "paladin-ish" feel, you can go with the champion of the faith warpriest archetype to gain smiting at level 4. You could also take the divine tracker ranger archetype to gain additional blessings.

Erastil is an obvious choice for deity, even though you don't start benefiting from the Sacred Weapon damage increase for your longbow until 10th level. Just be ready to prepare both gravity bow and lead blades, plus acquire a several pearls of power (1st).

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I would second the advice to go spell less on the ranger, or possibly the paladin side. Whats the flavor you're looking for?


Alternatively, a sling works wonders with Sacred Weapon's scaling damage, is not expensive at all(especially compared to a composite longbow), and works better against skeletons.

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