| Dalgros |
Howdy folks! So with a LOT of anticipation and self-made hype I finally got into a Pathfinder game where I am allow to play a Vigilante character (super excited!) and while I'm normally fairly decent at building characters, I've run into a problem with the Vigilante... I can't decide how to build my character... Because all the options are just freakin' awesome...!
So I wanted to see what folks on the forums here thought were either the "Best" or the "Most fun" builds for the class? I can make anything work with my game style, so I'd just love to hear any ideas folks have, cause I'm having trouble settling on what Vigilante and Social traits I should take as I progress (or, at least, in what order to take them).
A few notes regarding my specific situation (if any of you have suggestions based on that):
1. My character is Human. I opted to take the "Dual Talent" optional Trait, and I've since build my character with a balance between his physical stats (meaning that things like Weapon Finesse aren't entirely useful).
2. My Caped Crusader IS being run through a proper Paizo written adventure (Iron Gods, to be exact). Though, to supplement both my slightly awkward party build and to prep for the assumed Min-Maxing that a lot of written adventures call for, I have an assortment of gadgets that I've acquired thanks to my starting Trait "Rich Parents" (RIP). (Yes, I know a Vigilante is a terrible choice for this particular campaign, but I promised myself the next time I get to finally play Pathfinder again I was going to play a dang Vigilante)
3. At current, I'm already level 2 and I've selected the Stalker specialization, however, both I and the GM are aware of the... Tech level of the campaign as it progresses, so if the fear and sneaking tactics that the Stalker so heavily relies on turns out to be worthless against the Enemy, I'm sure the GM will allow me to change the build.
So what do you guys think about the Vigilante? What abilities seem to be the most useful, or what are the best builds you've come across?
| CupcakeNautilus |
The Vigilante should do fine in Iron Gods, or any campaign, really. You can safely ignore the entire social persona and still be one of the better martial classes out there.
If you're going Stalker, you might want to look into the Teisatsu archetype. You get a Ki pool, one ninja talent (Oh hi there Vanishing Trick!), and one unchained monk ki power (barkskin or.. Abundant Step!).
This guide gives a really good overview of everything the class offers: -LINK-