I have a character idea for Hell's Rebels that could be easily classified as "not optimal" and I understand that. But I like the idea and I would appreciate any and all advice to push this particular envelope as far as I can take it.
Basic concept is a gnome School Savant Arcanist that is preferably of the Mage of the Veil school. It just fits the idea of the character and AP so well, but you can see what I meant by it not being the most optimized build right off the bat. I would hopefully be the spymaster for the Silver Ravens and she would specialize in infiltration (along with any other Roguish member of the party, never go alone I say), and decryption as well as, of course, illusions on the battlefield.
I figure things like Magical Lineage (Ghost Sound) + Threatening Illusion for instant flanking buddy would be a nice trick. Pattern Seeker campaign trait for +1 DC to patterns. Craft (Alchemy) for utility and justification for using alchemical power components like silver to boost disbelieve DC's. Potent Magic of course, Gnome FCB to level 12, Spell Focus (Illusion), Greater Spell Focus (Illusion), etc. But I'm a bit of a loss to fill the rest in and also when to take what.
Lastly, my friend who is also playing says he has never seen a good Arcanist at high levels (anecdotal evidence I know) and worries about my ability to handle Devils, Hellknights, and anything that can see through illusions. What are strategies you would recommend when faced with such enemies?
Thank you in advance for anyone taking the time to help me out.
