Hello,
I'd like to start a Dragon Disciple build, but I'm lost when it comes to choosing equipement...
I'll be starting as a lvl 5 human (paladin2/sorc3), with 10500gp and the following stats (20points buy) :
STR16(or 18) DEX10 CON18(or16) INT10 WIS8 CHAR14
I want to be a melee dps that can tank decently, without neglecting spellcasting (buffing and stuff) but armors seem to increase arcane spell failure by a lot...
I've thought about a Studded Leather (Darkleaf Cloth) for a +3 AC bonus for 5% ASFC, but I'm lost when it comes to what else to do. Natural attacks or crafted weapon? One handed+shield or two-handed...?
Any advice on the matter?
Greatsword + Power Attack
Or, with reach...
Bardiche + Power Attack
As for armor, good old Mithral Breastplate (10% ASFC), maybe take the Arcane Armor Training feat to reduce that 10% to 0% ASFC. ~4200gp.
Mithral Buckler is 1015gp and has a 0% ASFC.
Power Attack is the necessary combat feat. To further improve your damage output, you can take the Eldritch Heritage feats for Orc Blooded and get even more strength bonuses, as well as the ability to grow to size large.