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I have a level 8 alchemist currently running the Giantslayer AP. I have been doing a lot of research about how bombs work and I want to confirm that I am not overlooking something in how I read (or implement) the rules in regards to bombs.

Character: Level 8 ratfolk Alchemist (Grenadier)
Discoveries/Feats: Rapid shot, Fast Bombs

BAB +6/+1

Scenario: I have haste and elect to take a full round attack action. I get the following attacks (BAB without modifiers) +4/+4/+4/-1. I only have 12 bombs a day and I want to conserve my bombs. Therefore I would like to take +4/+4 with my longbow and +4/-1 with my bombs, so that I am not "wasting" a full round attack, nor am I burning through all of my bombs in 3 rounds of combat.

Rationale: Bombs are effected by "two weapon fighting" per Paizo FAQ. That means they must be considered a one handed weapon. Fast bombs allows for multiple bombs to be drawn, mixed, and thrown during a turn. When taking a full round attack, I can choose to use any weapon available to me, in any combination, during the iterative attacks.

How the turn looks mechanistically: Fire two shots with bow. Free action to release one hand from bow. Mix and throw two bombs. Free action to return hand to bow.

Is there anything I am missing? I have already explained my rationale to the GM, but I am hoping for more "concrete" support. Thanks!

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Library of the Lion takes place in Oppara, the ornate capital city of Taldor, a former empire that has maintained the high culture of its imperial days despite it gradual decline in regional influence. The grand prince keeps control of his shrinking lands with the help of the Lion Blades, an elite and secretive organization of spies famed as masters of disguise. Oppara is well known for its cultural institutions such as its opera houses, lavish parties, and universities.

I am currently playing a Pathfinder Society Human Paladin who is about to make the all important jump from level 1 to level 2.

I am pretty settled on going for a 1 level dip into Unchained Monk (Scaled Fist. Yay CHA) to gracefully handle the whole "threaten adjacent" aspect of reach builds. I also plan to make extensive use of a wand of "enlarge person". The biggest issue I am running into (as you might guess) is I am pretty Feat Starved and don't have access to Combat Expertise feat trees (trip...)

Hereis my default feat tree option:
1a- Fey Foundling (+2 per dice of magical healing)
1b- Combat Reflexes (Bonus Feat, Scaled Fist Monk)
1c- Power Attack (Bonus Feat, Human)
3- Pushing Assault (Move an opponent at 10' back to 15, to ensure AoO)
5- Exotic Weapon Prof, Fouchard
7- Lunge
9-???
11- Improved Crit

So there we have it. Do I keep a "traditional" reach build + tanking/healing? Or do I sell out for trip, but lose out on bonus to LOH, make myself more one dimensional as a player, and reduce dpr output?

I would love to hear your thoughts!