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Finally playing through Rise of the Runelords for the first time (no spoilers please!) and finally playing a full caster. I *think* I'm doing something clever here. But if history has taught me anything, it's when I think I'm being clever I should probably consult advice.
CN Half Elf
STR 10
DEX 14
CON 12
INT 10
WIS 10
CHA 17(+2)
Dual Cursed: Haunted and Consumed(doesn't improve).
Dark Tapestry
Revelation: Misfortune
Spell Focus: Enchantment
Skill Focus: Knowledge Arcana
Longspear as my weapon of choice, using Aid Another a lot to help out melee.
Is there a better first level feat for me?
First level Spells: Murderous Command, Bless, Haze of Dreams
Here's the plan:
Progress as usual (probably doing the healing) in the lower levels.
Take Skill Focus: Knowledge:Arcana from the Half Elf at creation.
At level 3 take Eldritch Heritage: Arcane. (Bonded Item for a floating extra spell slot)
With this, at level 6 I can cast Paragon Surge, and select the feat "Expanded Arcana" and open up a choice of any of the Cleric/Oracle on the fly.
It gets even more interesting at level 11 when I cast Paragon Surge again and instead of Expanded Arcana, I opt for Improved Eldritch Heritage. Which lets me choose one spell from the Sorcerer / Wizard spell list and put it on mine.
What I hope this does is make my character more useful by being able to pull those incredibly situational spells out of the bag when needs arise. Reduce the "oh, I would sell our bard for a scroll of X" moments.
Thoughts? Advice?
I don't know if I would take Spell Focus: Enchantment. It will help you short term, but a lot of things are immune to that school in the long run. The old stand by for an Oracle is Extra Revelation, but as you're Dual Cursed that's not as good for you. Combat Casting or Improved Initiative are always good.
With Consumed, I might consider dumping something to raise Constitution more or maybe take Toughness. You could probably get by without if you plan on just standing away from everything, but if you plan on using Aid Another a lot that puts you into the fray a bit.
Paragon Surge and your plans for it are good, so you're fine there.
Dark Tapestry mystery? I was expecting Oracle of Heavens with Tongues (Aklo), but I'm going to have to look this up.