I found a trapfinder rogue to be invaluable once you get to the dungeon. You can kinda skirt the need for a divine caster if you make sure there are a couple of cure wands in the party.
A trapfinder I suppose. From what I've heard there's plenty of those in that place. A bard, ranger or rogue can fulfill this role. A bard archaeologist (archetype) can function as a ranged damage dealer AND trapfinder at once.
Arcane Strike, Point-Blank shot, Rapid Shot, Precise Shot and Deadly Aim together with Lingering Performance are great core feats for such a build. With the right traits, spells and items you'll be a great trapfinder/disabler to boot.
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Don't worry too much about what you should make for your first PC; you'll be on your third or fourth PC before you know it.
I'm only half-kidding.
Don't worry too much about what you should make for your first PC; you'll be on your third or fourth PC before you know it.
I'm only half-kidding.
More like 1/3 kidding, I'd say.
I would advise against a bard because they don't have disable device. Granted you can work around that, but I would suggest using a ranger with the trapper or urban ranger archetype. And I would probably lean toward urban ranger.
Speaking from experience, Inquisitor. I'm playing one in RA right now and he's a boss. You fill the role of a Divine caster, though you should be relying on wands for healing more than spells per day. You also can fill the role of either ranged damage with a bow or crossbow, or wade into the front line with a 2h weapon and buff yourself for massive AC and saves. I'm playing the 2h weapon version, and I'm probably the most tanky person in my party.
There are plenty of traits that give you disable device AND a +1 on it to boot. The archaeologist gets some sick bonusses on perception and disable disable. A feat or rogue talent (they get some over the levels) can push your bonusses up even higher. I'm not saying it is BETTER than the rogue (although I believe it to be, hehe, thanks to having archaeo's luck + arcane strike to give you a reliable boost to your combat performance), but it can fulfill the role of trapfinder and ranged damage dealer remarkably well.
And you'll have access to great (support) spells. Heroism and Haste are fantastic.
There are plenty of traits that give you disable device AND a +1 on it to boot. The archaeologist gets some sick bonusses on perception and disable disable. A feat or rogue talent (they get some over the levels) can push your bonusses up even higher. I'm not saying it is BETTER than the rogue (although I believe it to be, hehe, thanks to having archaeo's luck + arcane strike to give you a reliable boost to your combat performance), but it can fulfill the role of trapfinder and ranged damage dealer remarkably well.
And you'll have access to great (support) spells. Heroism and Haste are fantastic.
Ok, you've sold me. I'm gonna try out the archaeologist next time I lose a character in Rappan Athuk (which may be depressingly soon considering where we left off last session). But heaven help you if I don't like it as much :p.