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Look for any advise on building a character like The Doctor/Sherlock Holmes in PF. amazing Perception, deduction, disarming charming-ish, utility box full of tricks, low combat profile. i am naturally thinking of Bard Detective. I am well versed in 3.x, but new to PF and still not completely up to speed on how well all the archetypes work in actual play. Thanks.
I would go with rogue maybe be half-elf for the free skill focus. Maybe use the new feats in UC that add to non-lethal sneak attack, that way you can take the suspects alive. Maybe use two weapon fighting with a staff.
If your DM is ok with 3.5 stuff look at Eberron main book it has the investigate skill and the Master Inquisitive prestige class.
But one thing make sure you contribute in other ways then solving mysteries because well if the DM is running a mystery the group will figure it out anyway since that is the story. Hold your own in combat and be highly skilled.
Archivist Bard...adds a lot more than Detective. Can use oratory for its Bard bonuses. Provides bonuses to its allies based on its knowledge of its enemies. I have a character like this now, and this is very much the vibe I project with him.
Don't discount the inquisitor he can do everything that you require and still be a wretched human being like sherlock holmes was with the conversion inquisition. No need for archetypes and there is a feat or two that lets you put the bane/judgment abilities to group use but you cna use them in combat as well if you must.
Look for any advise on building a character like The Doctor/Sherlock Holmes in PF. amazing Perception, deduction, disarming charming-ish, utility box full of tricks, low combat profile. i am naturally thinking of Bard Detective. I am well versed in 3.x, but new to PF and still not completely up to speed on how well all the archetypes work in actual play. Thanks.
If you like the detective bard, you might also consider the Archaeologist (from Ultimate Combat) as another alternative as well. They get many of the rogue's (non sneak-attack) abilities along with a personal dumb luck sort of ability at the cost of bardic performance, well-versed, and versatile performance.
Some type of rogue for Sherlock, as he's a non-caster who has to be able to hold his own in a fight.
Fighting's not an issue for the Doctor, so I'd suggest either a Lore or Time Oracle.
Look for any advise on building a character like The Doctor/Sherlock Holmes in PF. amazing Perception, deduction, disarming charming-ish, utility box full of tricks, low combat profile. i am naturally thinking of Bard Detective. I am well versed in 3.x, but new to PF and still not completely up to speed on how well all the archetypes work in actual play. Thanks.
I'm going the same route, and Bard detective is my plan too :)
Elf with 'Breadth of knowledge' feat goes a LONG way to making him awesome :)
I still think a two level dip in Alchemist/Mindchemist is a good idea, because Holmes used nicotine and cocaine regularly to improve his mind. The bonus is you get to double your intelligence modifier on knowledge checks, and get a mutagen to help you "think".
Just a suggestion though. :P
