Tome of Secrets Shaman - build advice


Advice


Hi,

First - not sure if this is the right forum or whether it should be in the "Compatible Products" category. Apologies in advance.

In our weekly game we decided that our ranger was going to tank. They've taken archery feats and as of last week refused to be at the front any more, so since the only other option at the moment is a sorcerer my halfling Shaman is going to hit the front lines. I've never multi-classed in Pathfinder before, it seemed so much easier in 3.5 for some reason, anyway if people have a second to help me with transitioning my shaman into a tank (or at least into a character that can take the lumps) I'd love to hear suggestions.

The character is from the Tome of Secrets, a shaman. We're not a long way off Level 3, so hopefully I can move into a class that lets me tank better. (I would like to take this opportunity to let Adamant Entertainment know exactly what I think of a caster with Channel that can't heal humanoids...)

Some base stats/feats/abilities::

Level 2 Shaman (Tome of Secrets)
Str: 12, Dex: 10, Con: 13, Int: 14, Wis: 16, Cha: 13
Feats: Improved Initiative
Traits: Classically trained, Dangerously Curious
Abilities: Simple weapon/light armor, Spirit Energy (channel)
Draws spells from Druid tree, has one domain (from spirit Guide, can change daily)

I was thinking of grabbing a fighter for the extra feat, but I'm open to anything.

For anyone who just went "O.o" we built role-play characters with zero regard for anything other than what our back stories would have as appropriate. We also normally have a fourth player who's busy with university at the moment so having sub-optimal characters is getting tough.

Suggestions for "Re-roll something good" probably won't go far with my DM. :)

Regards,
Dan

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