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Hello everyone.

My questions are

0) Do you think that the Faq of the magus b. blade works with the blade adept's one, even if the two features are slightly different?

1) Does a Blade Adept's Black Blade still count as a bonded object after hits third level?

2) If answer to num. 1 is "yes" which rule does apply? It is treated as a bonded object or as a black blade or both?

3) If the answer to num. 2 is "it's treated as both bonded object and black blade" how would you rule it? What happens if the weapon is lost, destroyed or whatever?

4) If the Black blade ceases to be treated as your bonded object after level 3, can you create another bonded weapon?

5) If answer to num. 4 is "yes", can i have a bonded weapon and a black blade?

6) If another bonded weapon is created, does it "auto-awakes"?

7) If answer to num. 6 is "yes", can i have multiple black blades?

8) Why should the faq of the magus black blade overwrite the ruling for bonded objects in this case?

To me, it seems that the blade adept's class features are a bit confusing. I lean toward the interpretation that a blade adept's black blade is treated as both bonded object and black blade, and is completely different from the one granted by the bladebound magus and as such, it shouldn't fall under the same rulings. After all a magus cannot create his own black blade while the arcanist apparently can.

The Black Blade FAQ states a Magus Black Blade cannot be enchanted but a bonded object can. I read on these forums that the faq should work also for the arcanist. To me here there are two contrasting rulings for the same class feature, and there is no rule hierarchy that i am aware of, that clarifies which one should prevale, the bladebound magus FAQ on one hand and the Bonded object rules on the other.

Thanks for your attention

After discovering the spell Storm of Blades i started wondering how it exactly works, and here are some questions regarding the spell and subsequently the build.
Spell Text:

STORM OF BLADES
school conjuration (creation)
casting time: 1 standard action
components: V,S,M(a sword)
range: close
target one: creature
duration: istantaneous
ST: none, SP no

You create floating swords of the type used as the material component for this spell (such as a rapier or scimitar) and magically propel them at your target. You can create one sword for every 2 caster leveld that you posses, up to a maximum of five swords at 10th level. You must have line of effect between you and the target, and the target must be within the spell's range. You make a ranged attack roll for each sword (with no penalties for range increments or using melee weapons as ranged weapons); each attack has the same threat range and critical modifier and deals the same damage as a standard sword of the type expended. Swords created by this spell disappear after striking (or missing) the targets.

So the questions are:

1:How about Maximise Spell and Empower? Does the spell work with this feats?
2:What about using a sword with Weapon Focus and Weapon Specialization? Can i use the bonuses provided by these feats?
3: Does Deadly Aim apply?
4: Does Arcane Strike apply?
5: Lets say that the answers to points 2,3,4 is yes, if i take Spell Perfection feat, do i double the bonuses provided by these feats?
6: Does Improved Critical apply?

Lets see if my ultimate build works...

Elf

FIGHTER 1 deadly aim, Weapon focus (Falchion),
WIZARD, Diviner 1 Scribe Scroll
ELDRITCH KNIGHT 1 Arcane Strike, Reach spell
EK 2
EK 3 Weapon Specialization (Falchion)
EK 4
EK 5 Empower Spell, Highten Spell
EK 6
EK 7 Improved Critical
EK 8
EK 9 Critical Focus, Arcane Armor Training
EK 10 SPELL CRITICAL
HELLKNIGHT SIGNIFIER 1 Preferred Spell
HS 2
HS 3 Spell Perfection
HS 4
HS 5 Bleeding Critical
HS 6
HS 7 Maximise Spell
HS 8

BAB 17,
STR 7,DEX 27,CON 10,INT 28,WIS 10,CHA 10

When casting Storm of Blades:
ATTACK ROLLS:bab 17+dex 7+weapon focus +1(or +2,see question 5)- Deadly Aim 5=Total: +20(or 21) to hit, Crit range 15-20 x2

DAMAGE ROLLS:Weapon Specilization +2(or+4)+ Deadly Aim +10 (or+20)+ Arcane Strike +5 (or+10)=Total: +17 (or+34 per hit, hilarious)

There is a doubt if Arcane strike is worth it, couse it takes you the swift action for Spell Critical.

TURN 1
Step1: cast Storm of Blades, roll some crits
Step2: confirm the crits
Step3: spell critical with Borrowed Time spell
Step4: a spell of your choice, if in doubt see step1

TURN 2
Repeat ad libitum
Profit

Is it possible to create a magic item with a continuous spell effect that can be discharged?

For example:
Can i create an amulet that gives me continuously the effect of Moment of Greatness spell? If i discharge the spell, it is lost forever? Or can i activate the moment of greatness "effect" at will?

Moment of Greatness

School enchantment (compulsion) [mind-affecting]; Level bard 1, cleric 1, sorcerer/wizard 1
Casting Time 1 standard action
Components V, S, M/DF (rabbit fur)
Range 50 ft.
Target The caster and allies within a 50-ft. burst centered on the caster
Duration 1 minute/level or until discharged
Saving Throw none; Spell Resistance yes (harmless)

DESCRIPTION
Each creature affected by this spell is given the potential for greater success and glory. If the affected creature is benefiting from a morale bonus of any type, it can double that morale bonus on one roll or check, before making the roll. Once an affected creature uses this spell’s effect, the spell is discharged for that subject.