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Looking at Kitsune Mystique(KM) and the Stalker Vigilante's Up Close and Personal, would I be incorrect that the feint from KM would be a swift action as well since it is part of the movement action (tumbling).

How well do you think Bladed Brush would work with this archetype with the ability to shorten the grip with no penalty? The archetype seems to provide most of the feat for free, though likely not the "treated as a one-handed piercing weapon" bit.

Hello all,

I recently discovered this archetype for the samurai. From the looks of it, it looks to be designed as a Dex/Cha samurai screaming Shelyn at the top of their lungs. But I am not entirely sure how to build a character. Perhaps using the guide "Secrets of the Swordlords" as a basis with using crane style to boost AC.

Was wondering what others thoughts are on a possible build. Thanks.

Has everyone's favorite weapon to argue over ever receive a FAQ on if they are finesseable or not as single kamas in each hand? I figured the swing will remain strength based since you cannot do iterative attacks with it.

Ok, ignore the fluff as usual. Thank you everyone, one more thing clarified.

If a person took one level of the prestige classes, would they gain boons according to the prc or according to the feat? It claims one gets them faster, but I assume it is just useless fluff to make things confusing. Thanks

Blinded blade style doesn't help much with clouded vision. At later levels they overlap, since both provide you with extra means of perception at close range. Remember that clouded vision only messes with your vision outside 30'-60' (depending on level).

Indeed, I am largely ignoring clouded vision since at most with half level I would only get a limited blindsense at a very late level.

Hello all, I am seeking get some outside advice considering a build/theme I am working on.

Lvl 1 Spirit Guide Oracle/2 Ninja/2 VB Paladin Half-elf (Round Ears Racial Trait)
Str: 11 Dex: 18 Con: 14 Int: 12 Wis: 10 Cha: 16 (25pt)
Curse: Clouded Vision
Mystery: Life (Life Link)

Drawback: Betrayed
Traits: Magical Knack (Oracle), Blessed Touch, Blind Zeal
Code: Mix of Shizuru and Vildeis (Follows Vildeis, but grew up in a Shizuru Temple)

1O: Trait (Blind Fight), Fey Foundling
2N
3N: Weapon Focus (Katana), (Nin) Slashing Grace (Rogue Combat Trick)
4P
5P: Blinded Blade Style

(Future plan)
6O
7O: Improved Blind-Fight
8P
9P: Blinded Comp
10P
11P: Critical Focus
12P
13P:
14P
15P: Blinded Master

Heal-bot is more of a supplementary role. I picked Virtuous Bravo archetype for paladin for the swashbuckler gimmicks. Plan to take oracle to 3 for the archetype ability to add more flexibility.

The question is, does the addition of the blinded blade style make clouded vision okay or should one not bother with those feats at all? The choice of katana is fixed because the theme of the character revolves around it. Though I do enjoy reading alternative suggestions for the future.

Thanks in advance.