I'm rolling up a Samsaran Druid, and I think I have it down. I'm taking over the role the Cleric would normally take, so I'm VMC Cleric to get Spontaneous Heals and other goodies.
I want to use Mystic Past Life to get Restoration and Greater Restoration. I've actually worked out the math and coupled with reincarnate at spell level four I could spend 3k gold pieces to revive and heal someone, versus spell level 5 for Clerics with Raise Dead, which is 5k not including the cost of negative levels.
I'm pretty satisfied with that, but due to my 19 WIS, that leaves me with three extra spells to nab from the Cleric Spell List. (Specifically Cleric, there is a FAQ for that). Any good ideas? I'm starting at Level 1 (it's gonna be a long campaign...) so it doesn't matter what level, as long as it's a good spell.
Edit: I'm a caster focused Druid, and I'm going to try and do battlefield control, and healing. For melee buffs though, I do have an Animal Companion.
Break enchantment and blessing of fervor are the first two that occur to me. What other spell casters are in your party? You might look at some of,the alignment targetting blasts, like holy word, or align weapon. Planar ally?
Break enchantment and blessing of fervor are the first two that occur to me. What other spell casters are in your party? You might look at some of,the alignment targetting blasts, like holy word, or align weapon. Planar ally?
Great spells. I think the way it's going now the only other caster will be a bard, that will likely do all the buffing. I feel pretty confident with having dual spontaneous casting though. It's melee heavy, so I'll try looking at special Cleric Buffs.
from the Cleric Spell List. (Specifically Cleric, there is a FAQ for that). Any good ideas? I'm starting at Level 1 (it's gonna be a long campaign...) so it doesn't matter what level, as long as it's a good spell.
What does the FAQ say?
Shield of Faith is pretty good and saves a ring slot. Eaglesoul is one of the best lategame selfbuffs.
Aura of Doom.
from the Cleric Spell List. (Specifically Cleric, there is a FAQ for that). Any good ideas? I'm starting at Level 1 (it's gonna be a long campaign...) so it doesn't matter what level, as long as it's a good spell.What does the FAQ say?
Shield of Faith is pretty good and saves a ring slot. Eaglesoul is one of the best lategame selfbuffs.
It may have been a clarification from James Jacobs. He said that all the spells you poach have to be from the same spell list. So you could grab spells from cleric OR paladins, not both.
What Cleric domains (and deities that is) are you considering? Healing (Restoration) is nice and fits the theme. Luck, Travel are aways no-brainers, maybe even lacking creativity at that point. Glory (heroism) is pretty strong, too.
I had this same dilemma not too long ago; Link
Okay, my AC is lacking so I'll take Shield of Faith. Blessing of Fervor looks AMAZING. I'm going to scour my sources for something that alters terrain now.
I am a Menhir Savant so Caster Level dependent stuff looks great.
I think I will take Healing (Restoration), thanks. I love the idea of out healing a Cleric.
I think I'll take commune. No one else will have anything like that, but i could use it for spontaneous casting anyways.