New Character for Evil Game (Way of the Wicked)

[Dustfather]

So after a couple characters I haven't been able to settle into and a long hiatus of the game, I am bringing in a new character to my wife's Way of the Wicked evil campaign.

I was an antipaladin, but I don't want to be that type of character.

So the party is as follows:

Drow Bladebound Magus 7
Goblin Alchemist 6/Rogue 1
Dhampir Cleric 7
Vishkanya Skirmisher Ranger 7

So I was really leaning toward bringing in an arcane caster. I think a pure, flexible arcane caster could benefit the party, and well I really have wanted to play one.

So I am asking for advice- do you all think I should bring in an arcane caster like a wizard/witch/sorcerer?

[Zahir ibn Mahmoud ibn Jothan]

Having read the whole AP, I believe in that particular campaign that if you were to go with an arcane caster, you might seriously want to consider Necromancy as your path of choice.

I note the cheesiness of the Dhampir Cleric, so he actually CAN heal himself with his spells and channel energy abilities!

[Dustfather]

Zahir ibn Mahmoud ibn Jothan wrote:

Having read the whole AP, I believe in that particular campaign that if you were to go with an arcane caster, you might seriously want to consider Necromancy as your path of choice.

I note the cheesiness of the Dhampir Cleric, so he actually CAN heal himself with his spells and channel energy abilities!

Yeah the dhampir cleric can heal himself. However, he preps a lot of cures for the party which is cool.

[Lamontius]

Gravewalker Witch

[Dustfather]

Lamontius wrote:

Gravewalker Witch

Yeah that one is sorely tempting...What patron?

[I Hate Nickelback]

Juju oracle. Nothing (I repeat, nothing) is like raising 6 HD of undead per caster level. Also, words of power makes for great minionmancers because undeath has no material cost.

[Dustfather]

I Hate Nickelback wrote:

Juju oracle. Nothing (I repeat, nothing) is like raising 6 HD of undead per caster level. Also, words of power makes for great minionmancers because undeath has no material cost.

Juju oracle? You mean Oracle of Bones?

[Lamontius]

Dustfather wrote:

Lamontius wrote:

Gravewalker Witch

Yeah that one is sorely tempting...What patron?

well a number of the patron spells get replaced by ones from the Gravewalker archetype but Occult would be solid and thematic

And

Juju Oracle Mystery

[Dustfather]

Lamontius wrote:

Dustfather wrote:

Lamontius wrote:

Gravewalker Witch

Yeah that one is sorely tempting...What patron?

well a number of the patron spells get replaced by ones from the Gravewalker archetype but Occult would be solid and thematic

Yeah, looking over that, I agree.

Thanks- you helped me clear my head.

[Dustfather]

Lamontius wrote:

Dustfather wrote:

Lamontius wrote:

Gravewalker Witch

Juju Oracle Mystery

Ah it was in an adventure path chapter. Gotcha.

[Dustfather]

Dustfather wrote:

Lamontius wrote:

Dustfather wrote:

Lamontius wrote:

Gravewalker Witch

Juju Oracle Mystery

Ah it was in an adventure path chapter. Gotcha.

Wow I caught myself in quotes. LOL... long day.

[I Hate Nickelback]

Yeah. The problem with that mystery is that the 6 HD thing is balanced by the suckiness of everything else. Also, look at the undead mastery feat in UM.

[Dustfather]

I am leaning toward a bard now. Yeah its not a full-caster like I was thinking I wanted. However, I think it will help shore up knowledges and help support the party.

I still get some magic, so it scratches that itch too.