We're about to start a Rise of the Runelords campaign, and i get to play instead of DM, which is nice. There will be 5 or 6 players, and so far we have: An elf alchemist, a Sulis paladin of Iomedae(i wouldn't have allowed it, but i'm not DMing, so whatevs), a human chain-themed fighter, and a zen archer who will probably be human, maybe Catfolk or Vanaras. I've decided on a half-elf cleric of Nethys, and I'm wondering about Mystic Theurge.
This is the first chance most of us have had at playing a character past level 5 or 6, so it's the first time a prestige class has been an option for me. I just wonder how well it tends to play out mechanically, and whether it's a good fit for the campaign setting.
Working with a 10 point build, I've got S 10/D 10/Co 10/I 14/W 18/Ch 14. (I don't really care for stat dumping). I chose Knowledge and Ward Domains, so I automatically get Scribe Scroll from Wards and Skill Focus: Knowledge(arcana) from being half-elf. True Neutral.
If I go straight cleric, this is how I'm planning Feats: start with Versatile Channel because I want to take Eldritch Heritage to gain a familiar (weasel or thrush) at 3rd level. That way I gain the familiar and negative energy bursts at the same time, as soon as possible. From there I'll be picking feats that modify channeling, crafting feats, and metamagic feats.
If I do go MT, I'd likely take 3 levels of Wizard starting at level 4, so I'd get the familiar automatically at that point. Then I'd likely take Selective Channel at 1, and Versatile Channel at 3, then continue as with straight cleric. Also, I'd probably make Int and Wis both 16.
Oh, and this guy will likely dabble in necromancy a bit, which should be interesting with our paladin...
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I think this character would be fun and exciting to play. I know Mystic Theurge gets a lot of bad press on the boards, but I really like them.
I might suggest taking Sorcerer instead of Wizard though, and if you take Arcane you can still do the whole familiar flavor/aspect that you speak about.
I am currently ending book 2 with the group I am playing with, and I chose a pretty subpar race for flavor sake. I am a Kobold Sorceror/Blaster, and while it can be a LOT of fun, it can also be a challenge sometimes.
I think that challenge is one of the main reasons we have as much fun as we do.
How do you get 14 Int, 18 Wis, and 14 Chr with a 10 point buy, out of curiosity?
Bomanz is probably right, since Wizards are Nethys favorite.