I've wanted a viable shape change (via polymoprh spells) arcane character since pathfinder but it's usually just not viable. I think the Arcanist is my best shot, but expect that it too is doomed to fail. Anyone able to prove me wrong? I think its just so MAD that it can't be done.
What about a 1 sorcerer/4 Brown fur arcanist/7 dragon disciple/rest arcanist? Could we make that work? Focusing on spells to buff mostly since DC would have to be pretty low.
Could also go eldritch heritage feat chain to pick up a second bloodline (abysall) to add more strength to the build to try and offset the weak BAB.
Any way to make this valid?