So, I'm looking to outfit my handsomely rolled half-elf Cleric 3/Cavalier 8 of Shelyn with Celestial Armor (and if possible, add Benevolent to it). I like the idea of light armor/super Elven Chain. I do like to keep my encumbrance down, especially for my limited mount use. But, during my research I also found out about Hosteling armor *which would only work with my mount if I wear HEAVY armor.
Now, I also found out about Celestial Plate Armor...which similar to regular Celestial Chain being treated as light it is treated as Medium.
The issue is, can I put Hosteling on A. a unique armor B. This "medium" heavy armor and still benefit from the ability with my mount?
Celestial armor is normally 22,400 (add benevolent and that's 24,400) Celestial Plate is 25,000 +Hosteling and that's like 32,500. Are the upgrades worth it? (nevermind the possible/obligatory Celestial shield for ~13,000).
Barding is also an issue. the super magic items are adding up, but 82,000 gp starting gold begs to be spent wisely and in large amounts ;)
I was looking at Elven Chain barding (since I'm playing a half-elf from Greengold it works for flavor and function) that's 20,600 for NONMAGICAL barding ;(, but it is treated as light armor for the horse.
I am aware of Mule Cords (1k isn't bad), but I've already got spending problems before some really desired magic items (must haves include: resplendent coat, jingsa of the fortunate soldier, 12k for that combo)
Am I on the right track? What would you do differently? And best barding for the buck at level 11? I am trying to re-enter Rise of the Runelords, so if the Hosteling Celestial Plate works and from your collected experience seems worthwhile, I'll go that route to save me the trouble of hitching my mount outside dungeons.
So, I'm looking to outfit my handsomely rolled half-elf Cleric 3/Cavalier 8 of Shelyn with Celestial Armor (and if possible, add Benevolent to it). I like the idea of light armor/super Elven Chain. I do like to keep my encumbrance down, especially for my limited mount use. But, during my research I also found out about Hosteling armor *which would only work with my mount if I wear HEAVY armor.
Now, I also found out about Celestial Plate Armor...which similar to regular Celestial Chain being treated as light it is treated as Medium.
The issue is, can I put Hosteling on A. a unique armor B. This "medium" heavy armor and still benefit from the ability with my mount?
Celestial armor is normally 22,400 (add benevolent and that's 24,400) Celestial Plate is 25,000 +Hosteling and that's like 32,500. Are the upgrades worth it? (nevermind the possible/obligatory Celestial shield for ~13,000).
Barding is also an issue. the super magic items are adding up, but 82,000 gp starting gold begs to be spent wisely and in large amounts ;)
I was looking at Elven Chain barding (since I'm playing a half-elf from Greengold it works for flavor and function) that's 20,600 for NONMAGICAL barding ;(, but it is treated as light armor for the horse.
I am aware of Mule Cords (1k isn't bad), but I've already got spending problems before some really desired magic items (must haves include: resplendent coat, jingsa of the fortunate soldier, 12k for that combo)
Am I on the right track? What would you do differently? And best barding for the buck at level 11? I am trying to re-enter Rise of the Runelords, so if the Hosteling Celestial Plate works and from your collected experience seems worthwhile, I'll go that route to save me the trouble of hitching my mount outside dungeons.
Sorry, I cross posted a shorter question to Rules, and got the answer that I should talk to my GM, but not allowed in PFS.
Leaves this more of a how worthwhile is hosteling in RoTRL and best buys for cavaliers.