I've got a 5th level Cyber Soldier that I'm playing in the Iron Gods campaign. He's coming along quite well (does damage just shy of the party barbarian plus handles disable device, perception, and diplomacy through feats and traits plus judicious use of skill points) but now that I'm at 5th level, I think I'd like to dip a level or two in a different class or two. I'm a two-handed fighter with a high strength using a falcata primarily.
What I'm thinking:
1) Vivisectionist (alchemist) - I love the mutagen ability to boost my strength plus sneak attack should be helpful (we also have a barbarian focusing on his greatsword who would be a great flank buddy). I don't like giving up a point of BAB and the selections for 1st level extracts doesn't have much that really appeals.
2) Mutagenic Mauler (Brawler) - I get the mutagen ability, increase my base fighter level for feats, get a +1 BAB, but have some wasted abilities - unarmed strike doesn't help a ton when I get a slam attack from my cybernetic arm.
3) Seperatist Cleric of Abadar (Travel, Growth) - I like the +10 foot movement (I am at 40 now because of cybernetic legs) and love the growth power, being able to use Enlarge Person on myself as a swift action 4 times / day is awesome. Plus, I can cast a few good self-buffs. Also, since my character is LN, I could go with the negative channeling and do a channel smite. Plus, I get to buff my Will save. Again, though, I lose out on my BAB.
Also - what about taking a level in each of two of them? Do I go back to fighter when I'm done? Maybe ranger is a good one (Iron Gods features a LOT of constructs so that's an obvious favored enemy); is there a good archetype there that works?
Anyway, any advice would help!
A level in Ranger will make you a very happy person.
I think you've reached the end (also beginning) of your Cyber Soldier chain. I'm not sure of how useful the 7th level ability is, but it seems kinda cool and you might want to return for a few levels for that, or maybe until 8th for Greater Weapon Focus. Besides that, you won't be seeing the 15th or 19th level ability anytime soon, and you could acquire more powerful things in the meantime.
As a ranger, you'll get so much that you don't have as a fighter. You could go into a TWF falcata and buckler style or a switch-hitter archer or just stay with your current fighting style. The skill points will make your party members love you, though. Nobody likes stepping in traps.
Slayer is also an option, as it covers some of the Ranger bases, though with the amount of favored enemies, you might just be better going regular ranger. It's actually a stronger trapfinder than Ranger, but only if you invest your slayer talents into it instead of into a fighting style.
Going Mutagenic Mauler seems like a good idea. Perhaps Steelbreaker would be a good second archetype to stack on.
I'd advise against dipping into Cleric for the Channel Smite, as it won't age well. While the domain power is useful, I'd avoid it if you don't have Combat Reflexes, because a +1 (or 2) to damage and +5 reach is worth a lot less if you can't back it up with attacks of opportunity. Extra movement speed is nice, but it's probably not worth it in the long run, unless you're planning on actually running a long run.
My Self wrote: A level in Ranger will make you a very happy person.
I think you've reached the end (also beginning) of your Cyber Soldier chain. I'm not sure of how useful the 7th level ability is, but it seems kinda cool and you might want to return for a few levels for that, or maybe until 8th for Greater Weapon Focus. Besides that, you won't be seeing the 15th or 19th level ability anytime soon, and you could acquire more powerful things in the meantime.
As a ranger, you'll get so much that you don't have as a fighter. You could go into a TWF falcata and buckler style or a switch-hitter archer or just stay with your current fighting style. The skill points will make your party members love you, though. Nobody likes stepping in traps.
Slayer is also an option, as it covers some of the Ranger bases, though with the amount of favored enemies, you might just be better going regular ranger. It's actually a stronger trapfinder than Ranger, but only if you invest your slayer talents into it instead of into a fighting style.
Going Mutagenic Mauler seems like a good idea. Perhaps Steelbreaker would be a good second archetype to stack on.
Slayer sounds interesting. I'll add that as a consideration. Any particular archetype for either Ranger or Slayer?
MeanMutton wrote: My Self wrote: A level in Ranger will make you a very happy person.
I think you've reached the end (also beginning) of your Cyber Soldier chain. I'm not sure of how useful the 7th level ability is, but it seems kinda cool and you might want to return for a few levels for that, or maybe until 8th for Greater Weapon Focus. Besides that, you won't be seeing the 15th or 19th level ability anytime soon, and you could acquire more powerful things in the meantime.
As a ranger, you'll get so much that you don't have as a fighter. You could go into a TWF falcata and buckler style or a switch-hitter archer or just stay with your current fighting style. The skill points will make your party members love you, though. Nobody likes stepping in traps.
Slayer is also an option, as it covers some of the Ranger bases, though with the amount of favored enemies, you might just be better going regular ranger. It's actually a stronger trapfinder than Ranger, but only if you invest your slayer talents into it instead of into a fighting style.
Going Mutagenic Mauler seems like a good idea. Perhaps Steelbreaker would be a good second archetype to stack on.
Slayer sounds interesting. I'll add that as a consideration. Any particular archetype for either Ranger or Slayer? If you've got any particular Warpriest blessings in mind, Divine Tracker is the archetype to use. Don't trade out your 1st level favored enemy, though favored terrains are acceptable trades. I haven't seen Infiltrator in action, but it seems to be fine as an archetype. As for Slayer, all the archetypes seem to be OK, but none of them in particular stand out.
Take a level in bloodrager! Destine, Fey, infernal or undead are good for level one dip. Arcane if you want to fight spell caster a lot, which I don't think that will be the case. You might want to leave that job to the barbarian. You gain fast movement and bloodrage as well. I think that is pretty sweet for a two handed fighter.
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