Making a Rage Prophet, looking for suggestions on a few choices


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So here's what I got for race, stats and levels. Ignoring gear at the moment.

Half-Orc Barb 4/Oracle 2

STR: 18 (+2 racial, +1 at 4th level)
DEX: 15
CON: 14
INT: 8
WIS: 8
CHA: 14

Traits: Fate's Favored (doing sacred tatoo),
haven't decided on other, probably "reactionary"

Overall character concept: As a "paladin" of Iomedae, he will have the Life Mystery and shall channel (was considering deaf curse, haven't decided, but not doing lame curse for sure). He will also have the Celestial Totem and of course Moment of Clarity rage powers. I want him to be a more "tanky" character that wields a sword and shield, with self healing and pretty good saves, will be able to hold front lines quite effectively. Dumb when it comes to deities in general, doesn't understand all of Iomedae's tenants and is more tied to Pharasma.

So, my dilemma is on a few archetype choices for the Barbarian. As well as feat selections.

Armored Hulk - can wear heavy armor, and can do so pretty well. Not sure about the random other things as they won't advance much.

Titan Mauler - Wield a greatsword instead of a longsword with said concept. I like it, but otherwise noting else I truly care for with the levels I'll have.

As for feats, ideas I had were:
1st - Power Attack
3rd - Selective Channel
5th - ???

1st - Two weapon fighting
3rd - Selective Channel
5th - Improved Shield Bash

Suggestions would be nice, not sure how I want this to go exactly.


First a few questions.
What are you wanting this character to do?

Why are you going for rage prophet? It's generally viewed as worse than just taking levels of barbarian and oracle and not going into the prestige class.

I wouldn't go titan mauler just for greatsword in 1 hand. Kinda hard to say that the damage increase is worth the -2 you're getting to your attacks.

Selective channel probably is also a bad idea. You're only able to exclude 2 enemies, and it's not much healing in combat to be worth doing it.

Silver Crusade

Rage Prophet is a bit redundant after this feat: Mad Magic.

Multiclass Bloodrager and Oracle as you wish, take that feat, all good.


Chess Pwn wrote:

First a few questions.

What are you wanting this character to do?

Why are you going for rage prophet? It's generally viewed as worse than just taking levels of barbarian and oracle and not going into the prestige class.

I wouldn't go titan mauler just for greatsword in 1 hand. Kinda hard to say that the damage increase is worth the -2 you're getting to your attacks.

Selective channel probably is also a bad idea. You're only able to exclude 2 enemies, and it's not much healing in combat to be worth doing it.

I want him to be mostly a supportive tank. Can hit hard if needed. Move up to frontlines, draw aggro, and fight it out. If health looks bad, heal.

I want rage prophet mostly for a different pace. I have played barbarians and oracles, and although I like them for what they are I feel rage prophet will fill that void I have.

You're probably right about titan mauler.

About selective channel, I was intending on getting quick channel eventually and get a headband of cha. Didnt think healing big bads would be a good thing, but I can reconsider.


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0o0o0 O 0o0o0 wrote:

Rage Prophet is a bit redundant after this feat: Mad Magic.

Multiclass Bloodrager and Oracle as you wish, take that feat, all good.

Redundant or not, it's what I have my heart set on. Thanks for the feat though, will definitely consider for future builds.

Silver Crusade

Groovy. In that case, Armoured Hulk. Wear full-plate, wield your longsword two-handed, Iomedae will wholly approve. You can't really have a weapon and shield to cast somatic Oracle spells so I'd ditch the shield stuff and rely on wearing big armour. Two-handing a weapon is better for a Barbarian anyway.

Armor Focus feat? You'll get more out of it than trying to cast with sword and shield and not two-handing your weapon. That'll give your Armoured Hulk full plate +10 AC before enhancements.


a light shield lets you hold items and cast spells.


0o0o0 O 0o0o0 wrote:

Groovy. In that case, Armoured Hulk. Wear full-plate, wield your longsword two-handed, Iomedae will wholly approve. You can't really have a weapon and shield to cast somatic Oracle spells so I'd ditch the shield stuff and rely on wearing big armour. Two-handing a weapon is better for a Barbarian anyway.

Armor Focus feat? You'll get more out of it than trying to cast with sword and shield and not two-handing your weapon. That'll give your Armoured Hulk full plate +10 AC before enhancements.

Armored hulk full plate sounds good. I'll be a rock, but that's the fun of it.

I think I'll still go sword and board though. I understand I'll lose damage, but I wasn't planning on being the heavy hitter. Light shields let's me cast spells.

I like the armor focus concept, will probably roll with it.

Feats:
1st: Power Attack
3rd: Armor Focus
5th: Shield Focus

Better?


Chess Pwn wrote:
a light shield lets you hold items and cast spells.

Yup!

Grand Lodge

I would consider going Unchained Barbarian. You get Temp HP instead of the Con buff while raging, which combines nicely with Life Link and cuts down a lot on healing up after combat.

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