Divine Caster Seeks Shortest Route to Mirror Image

[Cubed]

Trying to survive I am seeking the quickest way to pick up Mirror Image (or the equivalent thereof--possibly Blur)
My 8th-level cleric of Desna (Travel and Luck domains) is built for support, not combat. The problem is that sometimes one gets in trouble and has to fight. I have enchanted my armor, have a shield and a ring of protection. My AC (defense) is not even close to the monsters' offensive power and the situation is getting worse. Concealment (e.g. Blur) and deception (e.g. Mirror Image) have traditionally been excellent defensive tools. I know that I could buy a second-level wand of Blur or Mirror Image and UMD it but I am seeking alternatives. Please help.

Thanks,

^3

[Renegadeshepherd]

Fastest ways I know of are theologian or ecclisitheurge with trickery/deception domain. At level 3 you can cast it as a prepare spell as much as you prepare it. I've also been known to go improved eldritch heritage into arcane bloodline to cherry pick an arcane spell but that's at level 11 :(

Don't know about equipment as I don't use it too much. That's what I got.

[Pupsocket]

As a level 8 Cleric, your UMD might be, what, +10? +14? If it's +14, that's still a 30% failure to activate your short-term "oh s*#$" defense. That would be unacceptable to me.

Mirror Image is very hard to get. A Ring of Spell Storing, or a level of Mage of the Veil might do it.

Easier options include Flight, Invisibility, Sanctuary.