Hi everyone! My life got really, really crazy, and now I am finally able to sit down and be in a game again. I am looking at a summon-focused cleric, so I am thinking Herald Caller. Basically any non-evil Pathfinder deity is available, subdomains are okay, and we will likely go all the way to, or just before 20. A 20-point buy Curse of the Crimson Throne (no spoilers please!). I’ll be with a skill-heavy Rogue, a healer/battle Cleric of Iomedae, a straight Barbarian or Bloodrager, and an Arcanist who goes into Eldritch Knight. I’m pretty much free to do whatever I want, as long as I stay in a party face capacity. Here is where I could use some help.
1. First off, I am fascinated by the Divine Paragon archetype. Is having my alignment the same as my deities going to limit me too much? The DM said they would work together; I would essentially just have the domain spells from one domain. Is it too much? What domain/subdomains should I be looking at? Any deity suggestions?
2. I’ll be taking a few other summoning feats than what is granted for free from Herald Caller, but not more than a few. Probably Summon Guardian Spirit, Versatile Summon Monster, maybe Expanded Summon Monster or Preferred Spell later on for something like Heal or Harm. What should I do? I know reach cleric is a popular addition, but what suggestions have you got for me?
3. Any items or spells I should look out for?
Thank you in advance!
Sorry but, both archetypes alter domains so don't stack.
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It's difficult to say when it comes to Clerics. Originally Paizo posted that Domains act like to separate Class Features when interacting with Archetypes. That is, because the Cleric normally gets two Domains, an Archetype that trades or alters a Domain could be taken with an Archetype that alters or trades the other Domain, so long as both where otherwise compatible.
The problem with the Divine Paragon Archetype is that it actually affects both Domains, so would not be compatible here. However, if your DM okayed it, no worries.
I'm a fan personally of LG deities for Summoner Clerics, as I like tossing out Lantern Archons for extra party healing and buffing. It's a bit difficult with the your already very limited number of Feats, but going a Reach Cleric works very well with the Herald Summoner. Feats like Combat Reflexes, Weapon Focus, Power Attack, and around 5th level Sacred Summons can be fun. Improved Init also a good option.
Acrobatics would be a good investment, as well as Spellcraft and then whatever else you might want. Diplomacy, Heal, Religion, Sense Motive.
Another really interesting thing about the Herald Caller is that they get some added buffs for their summoned pets, and so area Buffs work really well. Bless and Blessing of Fervor stand out.