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My PFS eagle shaman Druid just leveled up to lv 9 and I get to pick an extra feat, thanks to the archetype.
However, I'm not sure which of the these 2 feats I should pick up; Flyby Attack or Wind Stance?
*Wind Stance requires me to pick up Dodge as well, with my lv 9 feat slot.
I'm a caster (summoning) focus druid, so I only have a 12+ in Str. (Depends on what I wildshape into.)
Flyby Attack
Pros - It allows a STANDARD action. Meaning I can fly, cast a spell and fly away.
- It's usually a monster only feat.
Cons - I likely won't be able to use it for fly + grab attacks, even in Roc form as I just don't have the str to pull it off. Not to mention the amount of rounds needed to pull that off.
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Wind Stance
Pros - Gives 20% concealment vs range as long as I move.
Cons - It eats up my other lv 9 feat slot, as it needs dodge too.
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So which of these 2 feats, would you advise my character to pick up?
I'm currently leaning more towards, Flyby Attack, as it is a feat not usually available. Or maybe I should consider one of the other feats, Improved Lightning Reflexes, Lightning Reflexes, Skill Focus (Perception)?
Flyby Attack
- It's usually a monster only feat.
This isn't really an issue. just so you know. PFS bans bestiary feats but this is a PFS specific rule and there's absolutely no wording to prevent you from taking these feats otherwise.
For a strong example, see craft construct - there are multiple player options associated with this feat in other books.
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go for flyby attack, by the way.
Flyby attack. You can get spells better than Wind Stance, and you already listed why you should take it in your pros.
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Flyby Attack
- It's usually a monster only feat.
This isn't actually true, just so you know. PFS bans bestiary feats but this is a PFS specific rule and there's absolutely no wording to prevent you from taking these feats otherwise.
For a strong example, see craft construct - there are multiple player options associated with this feat in other books.
Sorry, forgot to mention, this is for a PFS character.
Sorry, forgot to mention, this is for a PFS character.
This is something you should definitely mention :-p
Bestiary feats are not legal in PFS so you may as well go with wind stance then.
aren't they legal if gained from a class ability, like the ranger's feats? So wouldn't this fit in with that exception?
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Sorry, forgot to mention, this is for a PFS character.This is something you should definitely mention :-p
Bestiary feats are not legal in PFS so you may as well go with wind stance then.
Flyby Attack is legal for my Eagle Shaman Druid character as the Eagle Shaman archetype is a legal source that specifically allows Flyby Attack to be chosen.
Feats: none of the feats are legal for play for PCs, animal companions, or familiars unless specifically granted by another legal source;
go for flyby attack, by the way.
Thanks for the advice. I do think I will be going with Flyby Attack. I may have to see if I can squeeze Wind Stance later at lv 11.
Sorry, forgot to mention, this is for a PFS character.This is something you should definitely mention :-p
Bestiary feats are not legal in PFS so you may as well go with wind stance then.
Flyby Attack is legal for my Eagle Shaman Druid character as the Eagle Shaman archetype is a legal source that specifically allows Flyby Attack to be chosen.
Feats: none of the feats are legal for play for PCs, animal companions, or familiars unless specifically granted by another legal source;go for flyby attack, by the way.Thanks for the advice. I do think I will be going with Flyby Attack. I may have to see if I can squeeze Wind Stance later at lv 11.
A quick check of additional resources tells me you are correct.
Happy flybying!
Wind stance would nicely synergise as a later feat.