Hello everyone :) I'm going to start a new campaign, where I play as Wizard (starting at level 12 or 13, GM hasn't decided yet). I was thinking about creating a Golem, probably as a Shield Guardian. Is there any kind of Golem worth it? I was interested in Alchemical and Glass ones, but I'm not sure. Any advice?
The campaign is "City of the spider queen" (the GM will "convert" it to pathfinder rules), so full of traps and mainly underground. Oh, and we're just three players (wizard (me), cleric and bard/dragon disciple)
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Only golem that is worth it imo, is the homunculus, because he can craft stuffs for you while you are adventuring, walk around with a portable hole, so the homunculus will be crafting in it and give you gear when you need it. On top of it, if I recall correctly, after awhile deep in the underdark, there are almost no places to safely rest and re equip so having a homunculus crafting assistant might be a good idea.
How can the homunculus craft? Does it have the same feats of its creator?
A Homunculus isn't a Golem. And if it gets destroyed, its creator takes damage so they're best kept out of a fight. That said, they're pretty cool.
I'd drop the idea of crafting Golems or any other type of constructs though, and instead go for Simulacra. More bang for your buck.
Vehicles make the best constructs. I have used this to great effect with ships, but adding a burrow speed will mess up underground adventures just fine. The goal isn't to use them to win combat but to bypass it.
No, my dm probably won't allow it! He suggested to create a golem because of the number of player (only 3), so I was wondering which one was better for the battle XD but the cost scared me a little bit...
Battle golems aren't worthwhile because you lose so much money when they're killed.
Necromancy, making expendable, permanent minions is much better. Make bloody skeletons because they heal up by themselves, unless killed by holy means.
Or have your party take leadership, or simply hire a guard?
I want to play a Good character, so probably Necromancy wouldn't fit well :(
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frankly if you are willing to spend that much money for some extra...planar bidding might be all you need, just get an outsider to help you, for a moderate fee. Now of course, not sure if your dm is against planar bidding stuffs.
But well if you insist on making a construct...I suppose a clay golem is not too bad for the price and CL requirement of 11, should be fine.
I want to play a Good character, so probably Necromancy wouldn't fit well :(
So hire some adventurers! You can probably get quite a few for the price of a golem. And they'll gain experience and become better...
Alternatively, could the Leadership feat be a way to fill in that party gap? Many GMs ban it, but if it's agreed you're a small party and could benefit from a cooperative meatshield then it could work.
It's a bit more flexible than a golem and you can always raise dead them if they snuff it.
Check out Williamoak's Construct Guide.
I like Terra Cotta, but the guide puts Animated Objects as the cheapest.
/cevah
I haven't looked recently, but I remember trying to find the most cost effective constructs for mass production.
Golems are SIGNIFICANTLY more expensive than ordinary constructs. Some people say "golem" but mean "construct". Clarify what your GM means.
The Terra-cotta constructs are cost effective, but might be a little weak for CR. search through http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs for the durability and cost you are looking for.
Just added a post to the discussion for Williamoak's guide.
It has a short list of constructs by caster lever, challenge rating, cost, and name. Should help you decide.
/cevah