Raging prophet ... need advice please.

[Volvogg]

So, I am about to embark on a new Pathfinder adventure (the DM has not yet revealed what module it is) and thought it would be spiffy to try out the rage prophet. However, before I go full steam ahead I thought that I would seek some advice from the folks that call these forums home. Specifically, I would like to know if the class produces a solid enough "fighter" as this is the role that I am to fill. Also, are there any changes/tweaks that should be made to the prestige class.

The following is the build that I think, hopefully, will produce a solid fighter-type character:

oracle 4/barbarian 6/rage prophet 10

This grants the following:

* Race:1/2 orc
* BaB: 16
* CL: 11 (15)
* Saves: 14/6/11
* Curse: wasting (He was born near a great and bloody battlefield and there are whispers that he is inhabited by the spirits of the fallen warriors. Because of this his body has suffered and is in a perpetual state of wasting).
* Revelations: weapon mastery, resiliency
* Rage Powers: moment of clarity, lesser spirit totem, spirit totem

Lastly, here are some feats which I thought would work well with the character:

* extra rage power(greater spirit totem)
* extra revelation(combat healer)
* extra revelation(war sight)
* practised spellcaster
* power attack
* extra rage
* cleave

Other than what I have listed above are there any other must have feats for a character such as this? Also, he'll be using a greataxe as his main weapon.

Any and all suggestions are welcome.:)

Cheers
Volf

[Sylvanite]

I'm not an expert on the class, but I have seen one played and it produces a very solid front-line player, though your AC will be low, especially when you charge in opening rounds....which a rager will do I'm assuming.

That said, I saw one at third level dealing like 20+ damage per hit regularly.

I think he went with Battle Oracle style build and Drunken Brute (this may have been for flavor, but his character is hilarious...taking shots while...taking shots at enemies!)

Greataxe is a good weapon, you'll want Power Attack early on as it really ups your damage.

It seems like you are on the right track, but once again, I've only seen one played effectively (and in a really fun way), so I'm no expert.

[Volvogg]

Sylvanite wrote:

I'm not an expert on the class, but I have seen one played and it produces a very solid front-line player, though your AC will be low, especially when you charge in opening rounds....which a rager will do I'm assuming.

Yeah, I have been thinking of ways to overcome low AC. Charging + rage + enlarge person = craptastic AC.:( Hopefully with the right combination of spells and gear I will be able to compensate for it.

Sylvanite wrote:

I think he went with Battle Oracle style build and Drunken Brute (this may have been for flavor, but his character is hilarious...taking shots while...taking shots at enemies!)

Haha ... thats awesome and flavorful!

Sylvanite wrote:

It seems like you are on the right track, but once again, I've only seen one played effectively (and in a really fun way), so I'm no expert.

Thanks, glad that I am on the right track! Your insight is much appreciated.

Actually I thought of a pretty spiffy intimidate combo with the following feats:

* imperious command (Drow of the Underdark)
* intimidating rage (Complete Warrior)
* instanteous rage (Complete Warrior)

This is even better when combined with the half-orc paragon racial class and the bully trait (+5 on intimidate checks). One could also add a dash of the never outnumbered skill trick as well.

I wonder if picking up those feats would be a good fit for my last available slots?

Cheers
Volf

[Jon Otaguro 428]

You might check out lame as an alternate to wasting as the curse. Lame will get you immune to fatigue at 5th level (level = oracle level + other class/2). This allows the combo of:

I am raging at the start of my turn. I end rage at the end of my turn - no ac penalties for raging and rage powers usable 1/rage can be used every round (like rage caster using moment of clarity).

[Volvogg]

Jon Otaguro wrote:

You might check out lame as an alternate to wasting as the curse. Lame will get you immune to fatigue at 5th level (level = oracle level + other class/2). This allows the combo of:

Excellent advice Jon Otaguro! When I first began writing up the character I reviewed all of the available curses. This one caught my eye immediately for the exact reason that you have pointed out. However, due to his background and some fun RP possibilities (he "speaks" to the spirits inside him) I choose wasting instead.

Jon Otaguro wrote:

I am raging at the start of my turn. I end rage at the end of my turn - no ac penalties for raging and rage powers usable 1/rage can be used every round (like rage caster using moment of clarity).

Ugh ... this is such an awesome combo! I am now second guessing my choice. I will have to ponder this further.

Thanks!
Volf

[Mahorfeus]

Quote:

I am raging at the start of my turn. I end rage at the end of my turn - no ac penalties for raging and rage powers usable 1/rage can be used every round (like rage caster using moment of clarity).

The Rage Prophet caught my eye a while ago. In this case, would the Barbarian's Fast Movement counteract the speed detriment from the Lame Curse, assuming that the Rage Prophet is wearing light or no armor?

[Volvogg]

Mahorfeus wrote:

The Rage Prophet caught my eye a while ago. In this case, would the Barbarian's Fast Movement counteract the speed detriment from the Lame Curse, assuming that the Rage Prophet is wearing light or no armor?

I would assume that the barbarian's fast movement would mitigate the speed lose due to the curse (much like an expeditous retreat spell or similar effect would as well, although temporarily).

Cheers
Volf