My PC (the sor 1/brd 3/drd 1) has some money now, and I'm looking through the Pathfinder section to decide whether certain magic items are worth buying or not.
screaming bolt For 267 gp, I think this gives her 50 nonreusable +2 bolts that scream when they are fired, forcing enemies to save or become shaken. Could be cool, but are they 267 gp worth of cool?
javelin of lighting is also cool, but 1500 gp for a weapon that can only be used once. Granted, it would be a good way to cut down on the hit points of an opponent, but also an expensive way to cut down on opponents' hit points.
ring of climbing/ring of jumping/ring of swimming provide a +5 competence bonus for the price of 2,500 gp. I think I'll probably pass.
boots of elvenkind also give a +5 competence bonus for 2,500 gp, but Nora may be able to get them for 1/2 price, and unlike the ring of jumping, the boots are not limited to using the bonus for jumping. Nora's been relying on acrobatics to avoid attacks of opportunities. They don't seem to come up very often, anyway.
On the other hand, for 5,500 gp, the boots of striding and springing also provide a +5 bonus to acrobatics _and_ increases her land speed by 10 feet.
efficient quiver for 1,800 gp can hold her crossbow bolts, javelins, and spears without having to have the strapped all over her back, and cutting down the encumbrance to only 2 pounds.
The elemental gem seems to be a steal at only 2,250 gp.
restorative ointment could come in handy if a party member gets hit with poison or disease. Retail price is 4,000 gp for 5 applications.
The golembane scarab costs 2,500 gp, but allows the user to fight golems as if they had no damage reduction. This might be better in the hands of someone who is actually better at fighting.
The boots of spring and striding is one of the best low level items that stays useful for a pretty long time.
Extra footspeed is awesome, whether you're using it to close with enemies or get away from them.
The efficient quiver is great, too. Pick it up with an assortment of special arrows (adamantine, cold iron, silver) and you'll be ready for anything.
My PC (the sor 1/brd 3/drd 1) has some money now, and I'm looking through the Pathfinder section to decide whether certain magic items are worth buying or not.
screaming bolt
javelin of lighting
ring of climbing/ring of jumping/ring of swimming
boots of elvenkind
Not worth it for your character.
boots of striding and springing
efficient quiver
Both well worth the money.
The elemental gem seems to be a steal at only 2,250 gp.
Last-ditch resort only...spend money on things you'll use often.
restorative ointment
I'm split on this one. The ointment is a versatile life saver, but NEVER use it for healing HP.
The golembane scarab costs 2,500 gp, but allows the user to fight golems as if they had no damage reduction. This might be better in the hands of someone who is actually better at fighting.
Yes, it would. Golembane scarabs make a mockery of golems (mostly), but are best for stabby types.
Given you have 3 caster types, I highly recommend the Ring of Sustenance. Getting 8 hours rest from 2 hours sleep = win.
Javelins of lightning for a character? Not really worth it. Having been on the receiving end of a few from assorted minions, however, I can say that if you have some useful warrior-type followers, giving them a few of these at high levels can make for a nasty surprise for someone invading your keep.
As for the ring of sustenance that just got mentioned, yes, it's wonderful for spellcasters. I have fun figuring out what I want to get done with my extra time in the evenings;)
267 gp PER BOLT.
As for your choice, I'd go with the boots, as you can always use speed, with the bonus as gravy.
Don't underestimate the classics: ability boosters, save boosters, AC boosters and wands.
But what's your character's role in the party? Are you the Skill Monkey, and so really need to have top-notch skills? Are you the Face with the charisma necessary for the bard and sorcerer levels?
Off-Topic: And what's with the triple caster multi-class? Are you going for that extremely difficult druid Prestige Class or a Mystic Theurge?
For this thread I was concentrating on items where I was not sure if they were worth the cost. I will have to make up a prioritized list, although I'll probably end up buying items in order of cost.
Another thing I am considering is a collection of weapons of various materials -- silver, cold iron, adamantine, etc. You never know when you might want to get past someone's DR. Even if she doesn't use them, she can always hand one to another PC to use.
The screaming bolt is 267 gp for a [u]single[/u] bolt? :O I can see spending the money for either 50 bolts, or for a single bolt that can be reused over and over again. But it definitely seems overpriced for just a single bolt that can only be used once.
I'll probably pass on the healing ointment and rely on the cleric and paladin to provide healing. I am tempted to get the Pearl of Power in order to be able to use the Cure Light Wounds spell twice.
If I got the golembane scarab (and it's still on my wish list), I'd probably hand it to the paladin if we actually met a golem. Although, I wonder if I could attach it to my animal companion...
Stat boosting items are high on my wish list. I'd like to be able to boost Dexterity, Wisdom, and Charisma. I'd also like to get something to boost my companion's Dexterity.
One reason I'm tempted to get the Javelins of Lighting or the Necklace of Fireballs is that my multiclassing has delayed access to higher level spells. Normally, my character has shied away from buying consumable resources. I should probably get scrolls though, since they're probably cheaper in the long run. (I could get wands, but if I don't use the spells very often, scrolls may be less expensive.)
My character is the versatile one. Do you need a spell cast? A gnoll stabbed? A healing potion delivered behind enemy lines? Do you want somebody flanked? Would you like some fresh food in the middle of the woods? Just don't expect her to go toe to toe with an opponent in either combat or spellcasting.
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No reason you can't buy a wand of cure light wounds for 750 GP instead of casting it. My bard carries 2, just in case. Also pearl of power is no good for a spontaneous caster.
Since you have levels of sorcerer, a wand or scroll of lightning bolt is a better investment than a javelin of lightning.
Elemental gems rock the socks off of low-level BBEG fights, but beware that it's a single use item!
My character has a level of druid, and therefore access to the cure light wounds spell from the druid's list. But druids can't cast cure light wound spontaneously.
My character is not a big believer in abundant healing, since the more healing the party has, the more trouble they can get into, in her opinion. But I think a Pearl of Power would be a good investment for her druid aspect.
In case anybody is curious, I decided to get a Pearl of Power, and a Brooch of Shielding.
The Brooch of Shielding might come in handy because the GM has shown a tendancy to surprise the party with magic missile spells. however, they always seem to be cast at the cleric. Oh well, Nora is ready in case a wizard targets her.
The Pearl of Power has come in handy. It's always nice to get an extra spell. She was able to cast Cure Light Wounds twice, even though she only prepared it once.
The boots of spring and striding is one of the best low level items that stays useful for a pretty long time.
I agree. And the screaming bolts are uber-cool
The boots of spring and striding is one of the best low level items that stays useful for a pretty long time.I agree. And the screaming bolts are uber-cool
You talked me into it. Maybe she should buy just one screaming bolt to scare the @#$@$@ out of enemies, once. Just for fun.
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The Pearl of Power has come in handy. It's always nice to get an extra spell. She was able to cast Cure Light Wounds twice, even though she only prepared it once.
Just don't forget that the Pearl of Power is useful for prepared spellcasters only. I know our neighborhood sorcerer was pissed as hell when he wanted to pick one up and we told him.
The Pearl of Power has come in handy. It's always nice to get an extra spell. She was able to cast Cure Light Wounds twice, even though she only prepared it once.Just don't forget that the Pearl of Power is useful for prepared spellcasters only. I know our neighborhood sorcerer was pissed as hell when he wanted to pick one up and we told him.
I am aware of that. My character has a level of Druid, so the Pearl of Power works for her, although only for her Druidic spells.
Another thing I am considering is a collection of weapons of various materials -- silver, cold iron, adamantine, etc. You never know when you might want to get past someone's DR. Even if she doesn't use them, she can always hand one to another PC to use.
Bad idea. You're 4th level, and have a BAB of +1. It doesn't matter what kind of weapon you have, you won't be able to do anything with it unless you REALLY focus on being good with that weapon.
The way Pathfinder works, if you continue to spread out, you will just dilute your character's power. By tenth level, you'll be able to do a long list of things poorly.
If you are worried about everyone else, then I have to ask what they are going to buy you?