Melee Summoner PFS

[FathPinder]

I am trying to develop a Summoner who can do damage with his Eidolon counterpart as a team in Pathfinder Society. I was thinking of taking Serpentine, with Grab and Constrict, and then taking the Final Embrace Feat so I can grapple and Constrict people in my size range...I have been trying to find successful builds for Summoners that melee, but to no avail. If anyone can contribute information on potential builds, classes, races, Eidolon configurations, or stats and abilities that would aid my search for the Melee Summoner, I would be most appreciative.

[The Chort]

It's extremely tough for a summoner to work in melee because although they have mid BAB, they have no class features that augment their melee ability. However, it can be done...

I'd suggest something like this for stats:

Str 16 (+2 for Half-Elf)
Dex 10
Con 14
Int 10
Wis 10
Cha 14

You can switch around Dex, Int and Wis a bit, but more or less like that.

Then use the half-elf alternate feature to lose skill focus and pick up a good weapon proficiency. I'm thinking a good 2-handed reach weapon.

...and work from there. *Maybe* consider power attack, although the penalty may make it even harder to keep up with enemy AC. Weapon Focus seems good. Outflank could help if your eidolon also takes it/other people in your party.

Good luck!

EDIT: You may want to check out this guide for a thorough look at melee options.

Tark’s Guide To building Tag Team Champions: A summoner guide.