Tiefling PFS

[SImRobert2001]

Allright, I got a Tiefling boon for PFS. Now, i can't think of what to do with it, so i'm exploring several options. I know i want this character to be my Chelaxian character. But, for the specific class, I'm torn between several options.

1) Summoner. I know that the -2 to charisma would affect my Spell's DC in a negative way, but I've always wanted a Chelaxian summoner whose Eidelon resembles a succubus. I was thinking about making the succubus a close combat expert. The Eidolon would have a Bite attack, Increased armor, and an undetermined Third Evolution. AS for the summoner Herself, i was thinking of someone very arrogant, and who would stay in the distance, supporting the battle from afar. Now, i'm not sure how to go about this.

2) Sorcerer: I already have one, but i could go for an aggressive abyssal bloodline. IT would also allow me to replay a few of the things I made the mistake of, like a few feats. However, it will be a basic repeate of a character that already exists.

3) Rogue/Ninja: I've always wanted to play these classes. Just something about using various items to help you get through the fights is simply... adorable. However, i don't' know where i would begin with item or talent selection. I prefer the idea of someone sneaking around, and backstabbing helpless/sleeping opponents.

[SImRobert2001]

Oops, before i forget, i'm looking to explore these options for building different characters, and what i could do with a tiefling of thsoe three classes.

[Mergy]

You've picked out three classes that all need charisma. Is there any chance you'd go for Magus, Wizard, Alchemist?

[Samuel Grundy]

Hey dude, sorry might have to point out. PFS on Races

Quote:

Select your character’s class and race from the choices

offered in the Core Rulebook . Additional class and race
options from resources like the Pathfinder RPG Advanced
Player’s Guide , Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Magic , Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Combat , and Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Inner Sea World Guide are generally available with few or no alterations, as well.

I believe tieflings and aasimars are only found in the bestiary and possibly isn't allowed for PFS.

[ThreeEyedSloth]

He mentioned he got a boon to make a Tiefling PC for Society. So, he can legally make one.

I have a Tiefling Alchemist, and he's a blast (literally.) Though Summoner is also a great idea as well.

Have you considered going Wizard (Conjurer)? That lets you play with all of the summoning idea, but plays on the Tiefling's racial strengths.

However, in the end, simply play what you like best. If your Charisma is only 16 compared to 18 at level 1, it won't be the end of the world. In fact, you likely won't even notice the difference. :)

[Samuel Grundy]

Ah right I stand corrected. How does one get a boon?

[Skerek]

Samuel Grundy wrote:

Ah right I stand corrected. How does one get a boon?

I got my tiefling boon for GMing the Beginner Box Bash during a certain time. It's not possible to get that tiefling at this point in time and I'm not sure if there are any other ways to get a tiefling boon.

[Mergy]

Personally I'd go dhampir if I wanted to be a summoner. You have that boon available as well, right?

[blackbloodtroll]

Alchemist for sure. Those awesome discoveries that give you extra arms and tentacles are very flavorful for the race.

[SImRobert2001]

Mergy wrote:

Personally I'd go dhampir if I wanted to be a summoner. You have that boon available as well, right?

I do not currently have a dhampir available.

ThreeEyedSloth wrote:

He mentioned he got a boon to make a Tiefling PC for Society. So, he can legally make one.

I have a Tiefling Alchemist, and he's a blast (literally.) Though Summoner is also a great idea as well.

Have you considered going Wizard (Conjurer)? That lets you play with all of the summoning idea, but plays on the Tiefling's racial strengths.

However, in the end, simply play what you like best. If your Charisma is only 16 compared to 18 at level 1, it won't be the end of the world. In fact, you likely won't even notice the difference. :)

Here's the thing, though. I'm quite accustomed to playing a spontaneous caster class, VS a planned caster class like a Wizard. I was also planning on making her a real pick. This would explain a Charisma as low as 14, since no one would like her. It will be a big change for me mechanics wise, so what feats would be good for him? I know summon monster, but how many, and how can i keep a steady supply of summon monster spells? Scrolls?

[Mergy]

You're going to be fighting uphill with a -2 charisma, even with the infernal bloodline.

A tiefling alchemist doesn't have to play so much like a prepared caster as a class with a giant toolkit. It only takes a minute to prepare an extract and you can keep a large stock of potions combined with alchemical allocation.

[blackbloodtroll]

Elixir of Shadewalking and alchemical allocation. A great combo.

[Beerwolf]

Magus would also be a great choice. Especially from a good RP perspective. The race fits well.

[SImRobert2001]

Beerwolf wrote:

Magus would also be a great choice. Especially from a good RP perspective. The race fits well.

YOu see, i thought of that, and that WOULD explain why he's going around collecting all this knowledge about all things, weapons and magic. But, Since he's interested in demonic control, the magus wouldn't fit because maguses can't summon.

[blackbloodtroll]

Alchemist can summon.

[Mergy]

Ooh, do the alchemist that gets summon nature's ally. Minion in a bottle: go!

[blackbloodtroll]

I choose you!

[LurkingSooner]

go summoner.

your eidolon can look like a demon

PFS only goes up to level 12, so your max spell level will be 4, hence CHA 14 is fine

to get a bonus 4th level slot you need to eventually find a +4 item

there's all of 3 decent spells that you'll wish you had a higher CHA for:

grease (level 1)
glitterdust (level 2)
black tentacles (level 3)

[Mergy]

LurkingSooner wrote:

go summoner.

your eidolon can look like a demon

PFS only goes up to level 12, so your max spell level will be 4, hence CHA 14 is fine

to get a bonus 4th level slot you need to eventually find a +4 item

there's all of 3 decent spells that you'll wish you had a higher CHA for:

grease (level 1)
glitterdust (level 2)
black tentacles (level 3)

The man has a point: if any class can pull off such a low casting stat it's a summoner.

[SImRobert2001]

LurkingSooner wrote:

go summoner.

your eidolon can look like a demon

PFS only goes up to level 12, so your max spell level will be 4, hence CHA 14 is fine

to get a bonus 4th level slot you need to eventually find a +4 item

there's all of 3 decent spells that you'll wish you had a higher CHA for:

grease (level 1)
glitterdust (level 2)
black tentacles (level 3)

Thats not true anymore. It JUST changed with the latest PFS rules.

Though, how does alchemy summoning work?

[Mergy]

It definitely won't be as good as a Summoner summoning, but you get to play around with extracts, bombs and a mutagen as well. Dexterity and intelligence are both key stats for an alchemist, so it's a pretty schweet set-up.

The Preservationist!

[spectrevk]

I thought Chelaxians were known for dealing with Devils, not Demons...

[Mergy]

Tieflings can be either.

[SImRobert2001]

spectrevk wrote:

I thought Chelaxians were known for dealing with Devils, not Demons...

True, but The "underworld" is essentially the same. Demons/devils torturing mortals. Its rather easy for me to see someone who controls an imp inspiring someone else to try and control ( or want to) a different breed of demon/devil. (in this case, succubi)