Is there any class that meshes well with a cavalier? I like the concept of the cavalier but I also want to be able to cast spells (and no I don't want to be a paladin, already played too many of those).
There's a prestige class that's specifically designed for cavalier/bards in the APG. Check out the Battle Herald.
Also, a cavalier dedicated to the Order of the Star meshes well with the cleric class. Your armor won't interfere with your spells, and you get a ton of buffs and whatnot.
A cavalier/druid might also be interesting. I don't recall off-hand, but I think that because druids get animal companions, the class levels would stack to determine the effectivness of your mount. You could play it as a type of faerie-knight character to fit in the nature worship thing.
I like the idea of the cavalier/druid and the cavalier/cleric. Thanks for the ideas.
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Cavalier Paladin are almost made for each other... the noble Knight on its horse, king Arthur style ...
There's a prestige class that's specifically designed for cavalier/bards in the APG. Check out the Battle Herald.
Ah, but he said well... ;D
Honestly paladin can do fine for a bit of a dip -- fighter works really well for a few level dip, as can ranger (especially for the feats + good will save).
IF you do dip out of cavalier take the Boon Companion feat to get you four of the levels you take out of cavalier back for your mount.
An Animal Domain Cleric can work well with cavalier too.
Attempting a Rogue/Cavalier atm, built to be something of an opportunist and intimidator. He's our Spymaster in the Kingmaker AP.
Rogue 4(Thug & Scout variants)
Cavalier 1(Cockatrice)
Traits: Brigand, Reactionary
Feats: Enforcer, Combat Expertise, Mounted Combat, Boon Companion
Rogue Talents: Combat Trick:Gang Up, Assault Leader
Current Weapons: Sap +1 & MW Dagger (both in spring-loaded sheathes),
MW Longspear, Bootblade, Brass Knuckles, Longbow
Current Armor: Mithril Chainshirt
Items of Note: Hat of Disguise, Shiftweave
The order of the chimera is built for cavalier/summoner
I generally advise all cavaliers to take at least 1-2 levels out of their class.
Their tactician ability is just SLIGHTLY out of sync with one of the best teamwork feats they could grant the party- coordinated charge. AKA- pseudo pounce for everyone involved as long as someone bites the bullet and does a regular charge (and look- you have such a nice horse- either to charge into battle with a lance on or to ahve bite the bullet alone while you get to move up to your opponent as an immediate action).
For just two levels, I suggest archaeologist bard. Decent saves, and it can be insanely front loaded (if you take fate's favored and lingering performance) so you hardly even miss those lost cavalier levels. Also encourages you to get the extra bit of CHA to make the most out of chain challenge.
Fairly easy to write off character wise too- none of that singing junk. Just taking some extracurricular classes to brush up on spells and being a daring adventurer.