Okay, so I was late to my PF groups game on Wednesday night (work related), and it so happens that the DM has thrown a paladin at them with the intention of having an epic showdown between this paladin and I, the Dhampir Antipaladin. I am currently doing a little bit of research to look into the best battle strategy to take this guy down. Note: 2 of my companions died the night that I was too late, RP wise my character doesn't care about that, but really likes the idea of killing a paladin because, *shruggs shoulders* why not?
Character Sheet:
Caine
Dayborn Dhampir Antipaladin 6
CE medium humanoid [dhampir]
Init +1; Senses: Darkvision 60 ft; Low-Light Vision; Perception +13
DEFENSE
HP 61
AC 21(28) (10 armor +1 DEX +5 Deflection +2 Profane)
Touch 11(18)
Flat-footed 20(27)
Fort 12
Refl 8
Will 11
Undead Resistance
Resist Level Drain
Plague Bringer
OFFENSE
Speed 20 ft.
Aura of Evil
Aura of Cowardice
melee +1 Scythe +11/+6 (2d4+7/X4)
Special Attacks:
- Power Attack -2/+6
- Smite Good +5/+6 2/day
- Fiendish Boon Vicious +2d6 +d6 self 1/day/6 minutes
Touch of Corruption +10 touch (3d6 + Cruelty) 8/day
- Sickened
- Staggered
- Greater Cruelty +1d6
- Swift Action Self Heal 4d6
Channel Energy 3d6 (costs 2 uses of Touch of Corruption)
- At Will: Detect Good
Spells Prepared:
- Death Knell
- Inflict Light Wounds
- Bane
STATISTICS
STR 18; DEX 12; CON 14; INT 14; WIS 12; CHA 20;
BAB +6/+1
CMB +10
CMD 21
TRAITS AND FEATS
(trait) Extremely Fashionable [Diplomacy]; Conspiracy Hunter
(level 1) Power Attack
(level 3) Greater Cruelty (Greater Mercy)
(level 5) Intimidating Prowess
SKILLS AND LANGUAGES
+17 Bluff
+10 Diplomacy
+9 Disguise
+19 Intimidate
+6 Knowledge (Religion)
+13 Perception
+5 Sense Motive
+0 Stealth
Languages
- Common
- Abyssal
- Draconic
SPECIAL QUALITIES
Dayborn: Remove Light Sensitivity and Detect Undead
Darkvision
Low-Light Vision
Manipulative
Negative Energy Affinity
Unholy Resistance
GEAR
- +1 Masterwork Scythe (yet to be named)
- +1 Dastard Masterwork Fullplate
- +2 Headband of Alluring Charisma
- Paladin's Kit
- 491 gp.
As of right now my plan consists of: buy scrolls of Invisibility and Corruption Resistance (350 gp) and start the fight by burning them. Preferably have Undetectable Alignment on me also at this time. Commence by sneaking up behind him using my now amazing stealth skill (considering making myself silent for this also) and attacking with a Touch of Corruption to make him Staggered DC 18. Not sure how I like the start of this plan since he's a paladin and has good saves, may just start with an attack. Then, under Corruption Resistance I can avoid getting mauled by his smite, and I can use mine while right in his face. I can also use Bane on him for added *AC. Under these settings I think I can take this guy, but I really wanna know if there is a way to take away his Lay on Hands, or make it not work, like a spell that cancels out the use of positive energy or something.
Here's what I know about the paladin:
- Level 7
- has around +17 to hit while smiting (not confirmable)
- uses a longsword & a shield
Definitely looking forward to this fight, and I would like to know if there's anything obvious or important that I'm missing.