Kaushal Avan Spellfire |
Hello folks, I'm looking for some feedback on a magus idea I had and am currently playing in PFS. The original character concept was supposed to be something of a mounted spellcaster (inspired by the Dark Knight class in Fire Emblem), but what it turned into was something a bit different--a spontaneous caster raised by wolves.
Here's the proposed build:
Male half-elf magus (eldritch scion) 1st level, Destined bloodline.
Str 14+2, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 8, Cha 14
Traits: Beastkin (wolves), Reactionary
01: Exotic Weapon Proficiency (katana)(from Ancestral Arms), Nature Soul
03: Quick Draw, Familiar arcana
05: Improved Familiar, Arcane Strike(B)
06: Flamboyant Arcana
07: Animal Ally
09: Mounted Combat, Hasted Assault arcana
11: Intensified Spell(B), Spontaneous Metafocus
Alt 11: Ride-by Attack, Spirited Charge
The reason I want Improved Familiar is because I've got a boon that qualifies for a pretty good one (explained in spoilers, below). The more important question is: Is this character too greedy? Or should I pick a different feat spread?
My reason for going for a familiar is pretty straight forward--the right familiar gives you an improved action economy. Given his relatively low intelligence (I went 12 just so I could have 3 skills...I'm using my favored class bonus for extra arcane pool points), a Sage archetype familiar could also help out with knowledge checks.
What does everyone think?