Dwarf Magus

[Fencer_guy]

I am at 3rd level (Magus) in a all dwarf game. I am going Dex based fighter. (There is trait that gives me dex and int but minus cha) since this is the first time I am playing a Magus I went with straight levels. I did think about Kensi but I view him as more magical than fighting. Though I have been using the guides for the Magus class.

Since I view him as more magical than fighting I was thinking about maybe doing a level or two in either alchemist or wizard.

Would that be a good idea or a waste of time?

Thanks

[GeneMemeScene]

You apparently want to take the dip in wizard or alchemist to be "more magical", but what does that mean?

A dip in alchemist will get you a ton of great things like mutagen and a discovery, but only first level extracts, so that would probably be a dip that benefits your combat ability more than your magic.

Wizard is likewise; you really only get first level spells (although the admixture school is handy for Magus).

What I'm wondering is what you'd hope to get out of the dip, or how you think it would make you "more magical" in any way.

EDIT: Also your thread got posted several times, you might want to delete the other copies.

[LoneKnave]

Wizard and alchemist levels are a waste. Alchemist levels would be good passable if you wanted to be fighty.

[GeneMemeScene]

Honestly if you want a more magical Dex-based fighter you might want to go blade adept arcanist into eldritch knight instead of magus.

Dropping your BAB for 9th level spellcasting certainly sounds more magical.

[avr]

A waste. If you want to focus more on magic do it via feats, a single level of alchemist or wizard doesn't do much for you and more would hurt your magus advancement noticeably.

[Lich Bard]

Agree. If you were a fighter that wants to dabble a bit, a level in diviner does wonders. But you're a magus, you have many things that already have slow advancement, both arcanas and spells have a three level gap. Without counting BAB.

A magus is focused in combat magic, do you like tthat or would you prefer more wide uses, like those of a wizard? If that's so, I would say eldritch knight.

[Matt2VK]

Pure Magus, for being more of a Wizardry type fighter is the way to go. Spell recall is super good.

Suggestion -

Pick up the Scribe Scroll & Craft: Wand feats (If crafting feats are allowed).

Put points into UMD skill and pick up a improved familiar (this will cost a Arcana & a Feat) that can use scrolls and wands. Have your familiar then use 'Buffing Spells' using UMD.

[Cap. Darling]

Taking levels in other classes will make your magic less powerfull. Even if it is full caster classes. If you want your magus to be more about spells continiue with magus levels.

[Shoga]

The Magus is a very versatile class. Even without using the archetypes, you can focus on magic or combat. For magic, get the feats that benefits your magic, same is true for combat. There's plenty of feats that would benefit you greatly in either direction.

Shogahin