On a whim I rebuilt a PFS character at 2nd level into Iron Man. I am currently at 3rd, about to hit 4th, and need to refine my concept and better plan out my level progression. This is what I have so far and cannot change:
CG Human (Taldan)
Fighter 1/ Magus 2
Str 14 +2 (5 pts)
Dex 12 +1 (2 pts)
Con 14 +2 (5 pts)
Int 18 +4 (10 pts +2 RB)
Wis 7 -2 (-4 pts)
Cha 12 +1 (2 pts)
Traits: Magical Lineage (burning hands), Armor Training
Feats: Improved Unarmed Strike, Combat Casting, Still Spell, Weapon Focus (Gauntlet)
Currently:
Armor: Mwk Full plate & shield from a wand
Melee: Spell combat with Gauntlets (cold iron/ silver) & flare
Range: Wand of magic missile (Repulsors)
Spells: Stilled burning hands and occasionally Serren’s swift girding (Knights of The Inner Sea) & floating disk when the occasion calls for it
Plan is that when I hit 8th level (Fighter 1/ Magus 7) I'll buy Mithral Full Plate, allowing me to cast without still spell. I'll probably burn the 5pp at that point to retrain still spell to intensify spell (APG) in order to keep Magical Lineage (burning hands) somewhat useful.
I'm looking for feats, magus arcana, gear, and spells (beyond the obvious ones) that would fit this character concept. Obviously flavor is important but I still want to be useful (e.g. while Eschew Material woould work thematically I feel it’s a little too week to burn a feat on).
Feats at 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 11th, and 12th : Thinking about the Spring Attack chain and feats that will increase the damage output with my Gauntlets (e.g. Arcane Strike, Power Attack, Weapon Specialization)
Magus Arcana at 4th, 7th, and 10th: I already spent a feat on Still Spell so I don’t want to burn an Arcana as well. Nothing jumps out at me as a great fit, so possibly just doing Arcane Accuracy, Empowered Magic, and Prescient Defense.
Gear: Any other “non-standard” magic items out there that would fit, like Armiger's Panoply from Knights of the Inner Sea? I’d like to get the Message enhancement on my Wayfinder but 5pp is a little steep. Any other items out there that would let cast message without UMD?
I think you need to learn weaponwand for that magic missile wand if you dont know it already.
zefig,
I forgot about weaponwand! Duration is a little short and there is somatic components so I think I'll wait but definitely start prepping that at higher level for my Mark III armor (by that time it will most likely be a wand of scorching ray).
Imbicatus,
I thought about using cestii when I built this character but I didn't think they had the right feel. Plus I wasn't sure how GMs would rule on the -2 for precise actions thing. Glamored armor was my first choise but I really like Armiger's Panoply from Knights of the Inner Sea a lot better flavor wise. Pragmatic activator is a magic trait like magical lineage so no dice. I'm guessing Wayang spellhunter is a Dragon Empires regional trait which really doesn't fit the character concept.
Get Mithril Folding Plate
Folding PlateAura moderate conjuration (summoning); CL 10th
Slot neck (brooch) or armor (unfolded); Price 12,650 gp; Weight — (brooch), 50 lbs. (armor)
Description
This item normally looks like a heavy steel brooch or cloak clasp, often depicting a heavy helm or sturdy shield. On command, the brooch transforms in a clatter of metallic plates and panels to instantly cover the wearer in a complete suit of +1 full plate, with the design of the brooch displayed on the armor's breastplate. The same command word causes the armor to transform into the brooch. The brooch only transforms if the wearer's armor slot is unoccupied, thus it won't work if the wearer is already armored.
Construction
Requirements Craft Magic Arms and Armor, instant summons; Cost 7,650 gp
Not sure if it is PFS, but you might be happier with a Synthesis Summoner for this idea. Your eidelon is your suit basically. The first few levels will be the experimenting stages.
I haven't played pathfinder in a bit, but I think I had a build somewhere. I am sure people have posted some online though.
To really fit Iron Man combine that Folding Plate with Battle Scion, they get force blasts per round. Unfortunately its a 3rd party class so it won't help much in PFS. Synthesist won't either, since its banned as broken.