Magus / Assassin Build

[ingenuus]

So there is a slight chance that I end up getting my current character killed and will have to roll a new one. One thought I had that looked pretty fun was a Magus/Assassin character. I have no idea about how to actually play either class, but the thought of them together from what I have read about their play style seems interesting/fun.

Any advice on this combo? Any good? Terrible? Suggested race/archetype/builds? Any info is greatly appreciated!

[ingenuus]

Spellblade looks good for an archetype, but any and all information or guides would be super helpful.

Thanks!

[Kazumetsa Raijin]

Unfortunately I don't know much about it, but I'm going to tag this post so I can get informed about other's ideas.

[MarcFrey]

It depends what you want to do, if you''re into optimizing your character, then everyone will tell you that the SpellBlade archetype is horrible, mostly because what you trade in for the spellblade isn't worth it.

If you just like the RP aspect of spawning a dagger etc. Then go for it, it will definitely make your character look awesome :)

[ingenuus]

MarcFrey wrote:

It depends what you want to do, if you''re into optimizing your character, then everyone will tell you that the SpellBlade archetype is horrible, mostly because what you trade in for the spellblade isn't worth it.

If you just like the RP aspect of spawning a dagger etc. Then go for it, it will definitely make your character look awesome :)

What would you suggest if going for optimization? Is Magus even good to take before Assassin? I was more drawn to Assassin than Magus, so if you have another thought that would be better suited to take before going Assassin, I would love to get some info on that too!

[Imbicatus]

Forget assassin, play a magus, and call yourself an assassin.

Between your spells, spell combat, and spellstrike you will be a better assassin as a single class magus than you ever will by adding levels of Assassin or rogue.

[Kazumetsa Raijin]

The Magus already can only reach level 6 spells... don't detriment that any further with other classes. Unless there is some kind of SERIOUS benefit to doing so.

I'm with Imbicatus on that. I don't know the Magus well, so i can't offer much else.

[XMorsX]

Assasin sucks hard, unless you allow 3.5 material in order to boost your Death Attack DC.

The 3.5 Psionic assasin is also much better.

If you do not want to just play a Magus (which is the best solution), check the Red Mantis Assasin instead. Or even the Ninja.

[ingenuus]

Hmm...ok. This is helpful, but presents me with more questions. Have an example of Magus builds/guides and/or info on Assassin so I can look at both and see which fits my play style more?

[XMorsX]

Check the Magus guides here.

[Daenar]

Imbicatus wrote:

Forget assassin, play a magus, and call yourself an assassin.

Between your spells, spell combat, and spellstrike you will be a better assassin as a single class magus than you ever will by adding levels of Assassin or rogue.

This. +1

[MarcFrey]

If you're wanting to go more melee the Kensai archetype is basically a light armor, melee oriented magus that can cast spells (but with a reduction).

The good side of the Kensai is that his build is based on Speed and reflex. Which works well with your concept of assassin.

Spell combat allows you to as a full round action, cast a spell and attack on the same round. So you can do tricks such as attacking, 5ft step back and using vanish in a very assassin like manner.

For more info on Magus, I suggest looking at the guides posted on the stickied forum, it's very complete.

As for assassin's, I've yet to play one... So I can't help you there sorry!

[ingenuus]

This has all been super helpful...guess I will check out full Magus as a back up character (or maybe my next character).

Thanks!