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Might work. Daring Champion doesn't really get as much at first level, though, if this is a dip. On the other hand, you don't really get any order abilities at first level...I dunno. Both sound like possibilities, especially if I do a DEX focus like you mentioned. Daring Champion'd work well for that as I'd get finesse for free, right?
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Sounds nice. My horse won't be as tough, though. But then again Mythic stuff might make that a moot point.
How many levels of Daring Champion would you suggest I take? I want to focus primarily on Druid for the spells and whatnot.
Hmm...maybe instead of multi-pathing Hierophant and Guardian I could do Hierophant and TRICKSTER!
Really, just a 1-level dip for Champion's Finesse would be enough, I think. If you want to keep up with the Druid spellcasting, then going any further in probably wouldn't be worth it.
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Now, if I do Slashing Grace for my longsword, does that mean I have to wield it one-handed with nothing in the other? I'm interested in using a shield too, with a laurel wreath painted on it to reference the character's name (Bren Faidmeir-Laurelshield).
Unfortunately, yes. And since it's not normally finessable, no agile. :(
Actually, Slashing Grace doesn't prevent from you holding a weapon in your other hand like Dervish Dance does. You do have to watch out for your shield's Armor Class Penalty lowering your accuracy due to the effects of weapon finesse, so invest in a Masterwork Light Shield ASAP.
I would go with a strength build and spend a feat on animal soul. Then at level 9 animal growth Will allow you to become a Real Factor on the field of battle. Going for a dex build and dipping is reducing MAD and saving feats but it is also reducing the options for self buffing and what Will be the key features of the character, spell casting and slayer figthing stuff.
Go versatile human and get +2 on both wis and str from level 1 and if longsword is the only Way for you either take heirloom weapon trait or spend your level 1 feat. If you take the sword and board ranger combat style and dip that mythic path that give a pounce like thing it May be great.
But dont give up caster levels and remember that your Real strength is spell casting.
You Can also consider taking a shaman they dont have shield proff but it is a great Nature themed full caster with great class abillities.
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Actually, Slashing Grace doesn't prevent from you holding a weapon in your other hand like Dervish Dance does. You do have to watch out for your shield's Armor Class Penalty lowering your accuracy due to the effects of weapon finesse, so invest in a Masterwork Light Shield ASAP.
You are correct that Slashing Grace doesn't require a free hand. However, I thought Champion's Finesse did.
Having reviewed it, I was incorrect. Sorry. :)
Also, a darkwood heavy shield would have no armor check penalty, and only costs 257 gp. It removes your free hand for spellcasting, though, so be aware of that.
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Which path is the one that grants a pounce-like ability, Champion? Guardian? I'm likely going to combine it with Heirophant.
Would adding stealth stuff to this build be too difficult? I like the idea of hiding in the brush and springing out howling to terrify cultists and stuff. I DO have sneak attack after all...
Thanks for the suggestions, they're great! Keep em coming! :)