Hey, folks! I've got a human 3rd lvl master summoner that I'm currently playing and I'm looking for some ideas for 2nd class options.
I have the following stats: Str 13, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 15, Wis 14, Cha 18; Alignment neutral
Feats: Boon companion*(see below), improved initiative, Augment summoning (class feature), superior summoning
Traits: Reactive, diabolical dabbler
*My eidolon has been house-ruled so that is has full progression instead of half for the price of a feat, but this is with the understanding that I will have a flavorful skill monkey and not a combat monster. Stats have also been swapped around to reflect this: S: 9, D: 13, Con: 12, Int: 13, Wis: 14, Cha: 15). The idea was to have a "competent secretary" while the boss was a slacker & blowhard.
Thus far I have racial bonuses in UMD, Craft alchemy, sense motive, & perception.
I'm open to any suggestions but looking specifically for advice on 2nd & 3rd classes. I've been looking at bard & oracle, but nothing's jumped out and grabbed me yet.
Thanks in advance!
I think that bard is the best choice for a 2nd class to summoner.
I agree that bard is the best choice. Bardic music will work great with all the beasties you are likely to be summoning as a Master Summoner. It also adds alot of utility and some useful spells. It really is a great combonation.
Good chance that this won't suit your character, but lately I've been playing a halfling Master Summoner/Holy Tactician. Basically he's a bow paladin who summons a pack of Lantern Archons to hunt with him. By level 10 he has wings of his own (Aspect class feature) and can grant Target of Opportunity (teamwork feat) to his entire pack. He also has tremendous defenses and is incredibly survivable.
The character has been a LOT of fun - if you're interested let me know and I'll post the build.
I've actually thought about a "religious conversion" and taking paladin levels, but he's neutral alignment at present. And sleazy. And cowardly. He's not overly slick, either (he thinks otherwise), which is why the GM pushed oracle levels over bard, but things are still open.
Right now I'm leaning toward oracle with heavens or nature mystery and lame curse to straighten him out with bard levels as the 3rd path, but I'm open.
I've actually thought about a "religious conversion" and taking paladin levels, but he's neutral alignment at present. And sleazy. And cowardly. He's not overly slick, either (he thinks otherwise), which is why the GM pushed oracle levels over bard, but things are still open.
Right now I'm leaning toward oracle with heavens or nature mystery and lame curse to straighten him out with bard levels as the 3rd path, but I'm open.
I can appreciate and respect the desire to stay 'in-character' and let role-play drive your leveling decisions. Just wanted to share the pleasure I've head with this character.
I can appreciate and respect the desire to stay 'in-character' and let role-play drive your leveling decisions. Just wanted to share the pleasure I've head with this character.I've actually thought about a "religious conversion" and taking paladin levels, but he's neutral alignment at present. And sleazy. And cowardly. He's not overly slick, either (he thinks otherwise), which is why the GM pushed oracle levels over bard, but things are still open.
Right now I'm leaning toward oracle with heavens or nature mystery and lame curse to straighten him out with bard levels as the 3rd path, but I'm open.
Then post it, please! I can't say I'll use it for this build, but I'll certainly look it over!