Warpriest build advice

[Gaming Ranger]

I am currently playing a warpriest (2nd level)and need some help. He is the parties primary front liner and uses a rapier and shield. I am not against level dips but prefer not to. I cannot decide on how to build him from here. I know what I've done so far may not be optimal but what can I do from here, I am not sure if vital strike chain or weapon of the chosen is worth it. Any and all ideas or input is appreciated . Thanks in advance for your help.

Things that are bold cannot be changed
Stats: STR:18 DEX:13 CON:12 INT:10 WIS:14 CHA:10
Race: Human
Blessings: Travel, Good
Feat progression
1. Weapon focus (rapier) [class bonus feat]
1. Toughness [1st level feat]
1. Improved Initiative [bonus race feat]
3. Power attack [level feat]
3. Weapon versatility [ class bonus feat]
5. Weapon of the chosen [level feat]
6. Weapon specialization (rapier) [class bonus feat]
7. Greater weapon of the chosen[level feat]
7. Improved weapon of the chosen [favored class bonus feat]
9. Vital strike ?[level feat]
9. Greater weapon focus (rapier) [class bonus feat]
11. [level feat]
12. Greater weapon specialization (rapier) [class bonus feat]
13. [level feat]
13. [favored class bonus feat]
15. [level feat]
15. [class bonus feat]

[My Self]

If you have a shield, would the TWF sword and board chain hurt too much?

Also, is the deity Cayden Cailean by any chance?

[Gaming Ranger]

My Self wrote:

If you have a shield, would the TWF sword and board chain hurt too much?

Also, is the deity Cayden Cailean by any chance?

Yes, Cayden Cailean is the deity. I ruled out TWF early on because he becomes a little MAD (Dex15+) and I think the penalties to hit really hurt a 3/4 BAB.

[Fruian Thistlefoot]

Level 11: Quicken Blessing Good

Drop your ally into flank and both can benefit from flanking.

[Gaming Ranger]

Fruian Thistlefoot wrote:

Level 11: Quicken Blessing Good

Drop your ally into flank and both can benefit from flanking.

Great idea I don't believe I missed that.

[Rakaizombie]

I recommend the trait Fate's Favored and liberal use of your fervor to swiftcast divine favor. That's the win button right there, IMO

[Gaming Ranger]

Rakaizombie wrote:

I recommend the trait Fate's Favored and liberal use of your fervor to swiftcast divine favor. That's the win button right there, IMO

You're right that is a really good strategy. Although I didn't include the traits I took in the build above, I already got it! Thanks, any input on feat progression?

[Rakaizombie]

Gaming Ranger wrote:

Rakaizombie wrote:

I recommend the trait Fate's Favored and liberal use of your fervor to swiftcast divine favor. That's the win button right there, IMO

You're right that is a really good strategy. Although I didn't include the traits I took in the build above, I already got it! Thanks, any input on feat progression?

Well, I'm actually also playing a level two warpriest of Ragathiel in Hell's Rebels and my first three feats were weapon focus (free), toughness and bludgeoner. Bludgeoner is because I want to go into Hellknight of the Torrent and being able to nonlethal people down with my silver warhammer is pretty handy.

At third I'm going to take power attack and furious focus just to help out my awful BAB. After a dip into Hellknight Armiger I'm most likely going to just go fighter (or more warpriest) till the campaign finishes. What someone else pointed out above about quicken blessing-summon good monster is a really awesome tactic too.