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I’m thinking of creating an Elf Treesinger Druid as my next PFS character. I never played a Druid before. So this will be a new experience. The mechanics of an Elf Druid scream Archer Druid. (But is it the only competent build for a Treesinger?) If I were to go that route, then DEX would be the priority stat, followed by STR and WIS. CHA would be least vital stat.
The preliminary character sketch would look like this:
20 Point Buy for PFS
STR: 14
DEX: 17
CON: 12
INT: 10
WIS: 14
CHA: 10
Faction: Dark Archive
Deity: Erastil
Traits: Deadeye Bowman (Religion) and Arcane Archivist (Dark Archive trait)
Plant Companion: Sapling Treant
Feats: The Archery Feat Chain
1st level – Point Blank Shot
3rd level – Precise Shot
5th level- Fighter Dip for the extra feat: Rapid Shot / Regular feat slot: Weapon Focus - Longbow
7th level – Natural Spell
9th level – Rime Spell
11th level - ?
Tactics
I imagine that Archery going to stink for this character until I get a Composite Longbow and Precise Shot feat at 3rd level. So for levels 1-2, I tactics will be casting Shillelagh on my quarterstaff and flank with my Treant. Once I hit 3rd level with Precise Shot, my Treant will charge the monsters with me shooting arrows from behind. If the need arises, I will be casting buffs and healing on my pet tree.
Spells
With a 14 WIS, I imagine the spells selected will be buffs and battlefield control like Entangle and Barkskin. Once I go pass 5th level, I will assume Wild Shape and hit the monsters with spells like Frostbite, Frigid Touch, Flurry of Snowballs, and other cold-based spells. Combined with the Rime Metamagic feat, I will be debuffing the monsters.
Pet Companion
I envision my Sapling Treant to be an evergreen tree, which I will decorate with all kinds of ornaments. Think of it as a walking, killer Christmas Tree. I will probably pick feats like Toughness, Weapon Focus (Slam), and Power Attack for the Treant. Also, I’ll be casting Barkskin and Bull Strength on the Treant. The Advanced Race Guide says plant companions are never proficient in weapons and armors. Since Leather Armor has an armor check penalty of zero, can my Sapling Treant wear it anyway?
Summary
This is what I thought of so far in the character concept. I’m new to building Druids. I like the flavor of the Treesinger. Having a walking Christmas Tree at my side, seems cool. Feel free to comment.
The treesinger I built for Non-PFS play was primarily used as a spellcaster. She used her bow somewhat for the first couple of levels than pretty much set it aside permanently.
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Don't dip fighter, your companion does not progress, neother do your spells. If you ever use natural spell you probably can't use your bow (Different GMs have different ideas on what elementals can actually wield weapons). Don't think about going ape.
Rime - no point since frostbite needs to be delivered by melee touch attack - unless there was another spell you were thinking of using it with?
Actually aim to give your treant MW studded leather once you have the cash.