Advice to complete my DD build

[Lithras]

Hello everyone,

I am currently planning the advancement of my character. I have solidified the build up to level 17, but I need some advice for 18-20.

So far what I got is Oracle (Lore) 1 / Crossblooded Sorcerer 6 (Draconic-Orc)/ Dragon Disciple (Green) 10.

Currently I am level 13 (Oracle 1 / Sorcerer 4 / DD 8) and this character rips things apart with ease!

Race: Aasimar (Angelkin)

Base stats (25pt buy): STR 18, DEX 8, CON 12, INT 10, WIS 8, CHA 20

Traits: Magical Knack (Sorcerer), Reactionary

Feats: Skill Focus (Stealth), Eldritch Heritage (Ghoul), Warrior Priest, Ability Focus (Ghoulish Claws), Noxious Bite, Ability Focus (Breath Weapon [extends to noxious bite]), Improved Eldritch Heritage, Intensified Spell, Elemental Spell, Spell Penetration.

Bloodline Feats: Improved Initiative, Power Attack, Quicken Spell

His playstyle is with natural weapons, holding the charge on Corossive Touch and delivering devastating alpha strikes (combined with a spell storing amulet of mighty fists) while forcing high-DC Fort saves causing nausea and paralysis.

I chose a dip in Lore Oracle in order to get the CHA instead of DEX in AC and Reflex Saves (starting as an Oracle, a few more precious HP as well). The curse I chose was the 3rd Party "Branded" one (for the CHA in Fortitude saves later on, but the extra D6+ fire damage via adding Conductive to my AoMF doesn't hurt either. Thankfully, my DM approved it).

With a Robe of Arcane Heritage, I max my bloodline at level 17, being a 13th level sorcerer (15th caster level).

From that point and on, I am considering the following 2:

1. Take 3 Eldritch Knight levels for further BAB, D10 HD, a bonus feat and 2 caster levels becoming a 15th level sorcerer (17th caster level, max spell level 7).

2. Take 3 more levels of Sorcerer for access to 8th level spell slots (Form of the Dragon III plus metamagic options), boost the DC of my bloodline powers and gain a bonus bloodline feat.

Spells Known remain the same in both routes, the second option offers 1 more level 7 spell/day and 3 level 8 spells/day.

Like I said, he is going heavy melee with buffs & defensive abilities as well as Acid spells coplementing his melee attacks which cause Nausea and Paralysis.

By the Way, what level 5-7 spells would you recommend for such a build?

Of course, additional advancement options are welcome.

[Fruian Thistlefoot]

I'd go with Sorcerer.

8th level spells and more known never hurts.

Or you could go Paladin 2 for CHA to all saves. 1/day smite...it offers to bypass all forms of DR. That is about all it offers but grabbing the right item you could get 2/day smites as a 6th lvl paladin.

Some decent spells for higher level:
Caustic eruption- this just seems like what your character would do.
Spell turning- great defense and increases your action economy.
Waves of exhaustion- no save multi target debuff.
Limited wish- get blood money a lvl 1 spell and a wand of lesser restoration... Now you have A massive spell list.

[Lithras]

Fruian Thistlefoot wrote:

I'd go with Sorcerer.

8th level spells and more known never hurts.

In this case it's only Form of the Dragon III, I won't have another spell due to being Crossblooded. It's more spells/day though, offering slots to burn for Metamagic!

Fruian Thistlefoot wrote:

Or you could go Paladin 2 for CHA to all saves. 1/day smite...it offers to bypass all forms of DR. That is about all it offers but grabbing the right item you could get 2/day smites as a 6th lvl paladin.

I am Lawful Neutral, unfortunately, I would definitely go Antipaladin in an evil campaign... My Oracle Revelation and Curse partially cover the CHA on saves though (Fortitude & Reflex). Hm... Perhaps a level of Hellknight then? (Smite Chaos is nice too, although I would have to sacrifice a feat for Heavy Armor proficiency :/ )

Thanks for the spell suggestions :D

[Lithras]

Moreover, since Fruian mentioned some spells, what level 4+ spells do you guys suggest?

And regarding gear? My gear plan:

Head: Jingasa of the Fortunate Soldier (flavored as a circlet)

Headband: Headband of alluring charisma

Belt: Belt of Giant Strength/Physical Might (STR+CON)

Armor: Silken Ceremonial Armor +3 (and then add Spell-Storing, Determination and upgrade it to +4)

Body: Robe of Arcane Heritage

Wrist: Bracelet of Bargaining

Feet: Tremor Boots

Chest: Quick Runner's Shirt

Ring 1: Ring of Sustenance

Ring 2: Ring of Feather Falling

Hands: Deliquescent Gloves

Neck: Amulet of Mighty Fists (+2 Spell-Storing, Conductive, Furious)