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I'm basing this character off of using Necromancy touch attacks and other save or suck spells, having Wisdom as high as possible for highest DC's. I'm a bit fond of Irori as an option since it offers -
1) Inevitable subdomain
2) has a decent obedience bonus
3) later gets 3/day uses of making a Conj (healing) touch spell into a range close (Breath of Life, Raise Dead, etc? Yes please.)
4) later gets perma hover and can levitate if necessary.
5) Can choose to spontaneously cast Inflict spells and negative channel while still picking perma Protection from Evil with Exalted. Resurrection subdomain offers 1/day spell like healing spells to offset spontaneously casting inflict spells.
6) Can use a heavy shield for more defense while still having a hand free to cast and hold spell charges.
Cleric 5 / Exalted 7 of Irori
Race – Human
Alignment – Lawful Neutral
Deity – Irori (LN)
Traits:
• Wisdom in the Flesh (Acrobatics)
• Fate’s Favored
Cleric Domains:
• Inevitable [Charm subdomain]
• Reformation [Inquisition]
Exalted Domain:
• Resurrection
1st Level Stats -
Str: 7
Dex: 14
Con: 14
Int: 14
Wis: 19 (+2 racial added)
Cha: 7
1) Cleric 1: Bab +0, Weapon Finesse (lvl 1), Focused Study: Knowledge Religion (human)
2) Cleric 2: Bab +1,
3) Cleric 3: Bab +2, Improved Initiative (lvl 3)
4) Cleric 4: Bab +3, +1 Wis
5) Cleric 5: Bab +3, Deific Obedience (lvl 5)
6) Exalted 1: Bab +3,
7) Exalted 2: Bab +4, Combat Casting (lvl 7)
8) Exalted 3: Bab +5, Focused Study: Acrobatics, +1 Wis
9) Exalted 4: Bab +6/+1, Spell Penetration (lvl 9)
10) Exalted 5: Bab +6/+1
11) Exalted 6: Bab +7/+2, Divine Interference (lvl 11)
12) Exalted 7: Bab +8/+3, +1 Wis
Taking Reformation inquisition changes my character to be a party face. Int is a bit high but I feel like it allows plenty of skill points to max acrobatics, diplomacy, and dabbling in other skills. I'm partially convinced that my stats are in a decent place but I'm a bit scattered on what feats I should definitely take. The Weapon Finesse, Focused Study, and Deific Obedience are pretty necessary.
What can I do to improve this character more? Are there any severe weaknesses? I can fix the weight encumbrance issue with Ant Haul but I'm sure there's other issues I'm missing. Suggestions?
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I think it's a nice concept but I can see some weaknesses.
Your channel is near useless with CHA 7.
You seem to be very reliant on Inflict Wounds which is not a great way to do damage. Even with a high WIS many enemies will save for half damage, and you will often have to make a concentration check to cast defensively or lose your spell.
Your AC could suck at low levels when you won't have ant haul constantly up because you'll struggle with the weight of medium armour. But you can fix this with a wand.
You won't get the third Boon until level 14, well into seeker levels.
Irori does not grant the Resurrection subdomain, but you can choose Restoration or Healing as your Exalted expanded portfolio domain at level 10.
You have to choose Protection from Chaos with Aspect of Divinity, because Irori is Lawful Neutral.
I would prioritise Combat Casting over improved initiative. In fact I might not bother with improved initiative at all if I aim to take down enemies with my touch attacks. Let them come to you. I'd take spell focus (necromancy) and its Greater version if relying on Inflict attacks.
I've played an Iroran cleric before, he's a pretty interesting choice for a deity. Whilst I'd steer away from Inflict spells in favour of more buffing and debuffing spells I hope you have fun with your character!
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Thanks a lot on all the advice. My main spells would be at later levels with slay living, bone shatter, and harm. I'm planning to take this character into seeker levels also.
Exalted stops channel progression and exalted mentions if you and deity are neutral alignment you can pick either one so should be able to pick protection from evil, I believe option is for whichever axis you want.
I'm looking to be an offensive/damaging cleric. I have credit to start at 6th level.
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With those spell choices maxing WIS and taking the two spell focus (necromancy) feats will make a bigger difference.
Exalted will force you to take Protection from Chaos:
She [ie the Exalted character] must select one alignment from which her aura protects her, and the chosen alignment must be opposed to the Exalted's alignment (and therefore her deity's). An Exalted who is neutral chooses any of the four alignments.
In this sense, Neutral means Absolute Neutral. Irori is Lawful Neutral therefore Evil is not an opposed alignment for him, only Chaos is opposed. Irori is beyond Good and Evil!