Shaman Necromancer for Skulls and Shackles

[Reynard_the_fox]

Hey all! I need suggestions for a build I'm working on: an Undine Shaman (Spirit Warden archetype) for Skulls and Shackles. However, I really don't know much about either shamans or necromancy, sadly. A few questions on my mind:

-If I have the Command Dead spell via Spirit Warden, plus Animate Dead, am I pretty much set for controlling the dead?

-Is the Undead Master feat chain worthwhile? What other feats are good?

-What are good main spirits for Skulls and Shackles, considering I'd already have a swim speed?

Thanks guys!

[Dread Knight]

I'm just going to say that the Spirit Warden Archetype seems to be more for destroying undead than making them.

[Reynard_the_fox]

Dread Knight wrote:

I'm just going to say that the Spirit Warden Archetype seems to be more for destroying undead than making them.

True, but as far as I know it's the only way for the shaman to get Command Undead as a spell. I was going to flavor it as him wanting to make other undead either a) a part of his "merry" crew or b) destroyed for being party poopers.

Any suggestions for the build itself?

[Mergy]

The Lore spirit provides access to wizard spells if that's what you're after. Ask your GM if you will be able to use the human favoured class bonus so you can access cleric spells as well.