Friend has restarted a long-dead campaign and I would like some input and advice on character building.
I'm playing a LN Human Cavalier (Circuit Judge Archetype with the Ennead Star Order) who is an armiger of the Order of the Nail. His mission is essentially to wipe out the barbarism and tribalism of the societal wastelands in the Lands of the Linnorm Kings, and our party has built up a small castle out of an old ruin. Using that as my 'Circuit Judge HQ' I get some nice bonuses with all the tribal communities around us, and so far it's been lots of fun.
Due to some lagging behind of plot, I hit level 6 before taking my Hellknight Finals (lol), but after completing the test with a very lucky silversheen-dipped Halberd crit, I'm now heading into HellKnight at level 7.
So far, I'm at 18 Str, 12 Dex, 14 Con, 12 Int, 11 Wis, and 14 Cha. Not the best, but I rolled low so I'm working with what I've got.
I've got Weapon Focus-Lance, Power Attack, Mounted Combat, Cornugon Smash, and Hurtful for feats so far, including the 6th level Cavalier bonus feat, and our party is VERY behind in terms of WBL so I essentially had to sell my entire inventory to afford my +1 Hellknight Plate.
I'm planning on going Horse Master to continue progressing my mount, and probably Ride-By Attack/Spirited Charge, and I WILL be taking the Hellknight Obedience feat for RP purposes.
Just sort of looking for input and advice on what to build for. Not used to doing cavalier stuff, and I'm not looking for super min-maxxy, just an effective intimidating mounted terror with devastating charges.