I want to make a character focused on prevention of damage and negation of enemy attacks. Basically, I want to play a character that keeps characters alive. Damage is the best option. I know. However, I want to try a different approach this time. Abilities similar to the dual cursed oracle's misfortune ability appeal to me.
Any suggestions?
Paizo only
20 point buy
Levels 1 to 8
I am playing a character currently with a similar concept. I would recommend you look into aid another as an action, as you can do quite alot with it if you optimize some for it. For me, the "frontline support" is a secondary role, but just a few feats lets me fill it well.
Finding a way to increase the aid another bonus is one part of it. For me, since I rolled up a halfling, the trait helpful was enough, but a quick google search can give you some additional ideas of increasing this.
Second, get the bodyguard feat. With some way to get many attacks of opportunity, you will aid for every attack (more or less). If you dont plan to have high dex, there are ways to use both your str or your wis for AoO.
For me, I give a +4 to AC for my team (who is smart enough to stay close), which is quite significant.
Alternatively, if you allies are also willing to invest a little, you can make your aid another bonuses last longer.
This is just a small taste of aid another as a frontline support. If you like the idea, you can find tons of other ideas for it if you google some. I find it very fun, but I suppose it helps that I have an ally with a very large sword to make it worth my while.
Hope it helps.
Black rose immortal