So, by nature, I'm a powergamer (min/maxer) whatever.
That may turn some of you away from this thread, but I'm still searching for advice on the matter at hand: Which way should I go?
My character is currently an Aasimar, Oracle of Life level 3.
Naturally, I'm going with "Channeling" as my main focus here, as I'm able to channel at 1.5x my effective level. Which is awesome.
However, I've recently been able to play in a couple of Tier 6-7 games and I've accumulated a LOT of gold...given that I haven't spent much since I started.
My overall level 12 Build for PFS is this: 10 Levels of Oracle, 2 levels of Paladin.
I figure the difference between channeling at level 15 versus 18 isn't that big of a deal when you could be adding CHA to Save, Gain Smite, Detect Evil and Martial/Heavy Proficiency...and it plays well with the fact that my character is an embodiment of "Good" and "Healing" and seems a natural course...
However, I'm not particularly built for front lines...although I COULD do it given one of these options:
So here's my choices:
Do I dip into Paladin at level 4: Buying myself Full Mirthal Plate and Gain the ability to smite + detect Evil?
or do I stick straight Oracle until 5?
The reason I'm using level 5 as a benchmark is due to "quick channel" which will essentially allow me to double Channel.
Now...if I dip into Paladin I can foresee myself channeling at 6d6 if I double channel while gaining a LOT of AC, and the other perks of paladin.
If I don't dip...I can essentially invest money into a Phylactery of Posi Channel and double channel at 12d6.
Now, 12d6 Channels at level 5 is pretty boss IMO.
Anyone have any opinions on the matter at hand?