Mongo the PFS Mutant Mauler

[Benjamin Debrick]

I have a PFS lvl 4 Mutagenic Mauler (brawler) that I am looking forwards to where I want to take him. I am thinking about multi-classing into alchemist to get access to enlarge person and bull strength, which would mean 4 lvls before going back to Brawler. My feats are currently Power attack, Weapon focus (unarmed), and Dragon style.
1. Is this a good idea?
2. If I do it, do I go with Ragechemist archetype in Alchemist?
3. Do I start at next level? Or go 1 more in Brawler then into Alchemist?

[Firebug]

You will likely be purchasing a belt of giant's strength very soon so Bull's Strength is less useful.
Enlarge Person is a valid choice for potions, so spending 50g each is very affordable by level 4.
Ragechemist is largely considered a trap. Every time you take damage you have to make a will save, or your will saves get worse. And it can knock you comatose.
You could take a level in Alchemist anyway, so you can use Wands of Shield/Enlarge Person, but remember that it still takes a round to activate it from a wand. Only potions activate faster.
Now, if there is a discovery you really want, then by all means go for it.
Going Brawler 5 gets you a bonus combat feat and your attacks count as magic, which is useful... until you purchase an Amulet of Mighty Fists.

[Scott Wilhelm]

My favorite way to Enlarge Person is to dip a level in Living Monolith. You need a BAB of +5. You have to take Iron Will and Endurance, but that's not so bad. If you are single Class Brawler, you probably need a +2 Will Save, and Endurance lets you sleep in Medium Armor.

You will get to Enlarge Person as a Swift Action, and you will get the Toughness Feat.

[Secret Wizard]

Benjamin Debrick wrote:

I have a PFS lvl 4 Mutagenic Mauler (brawler) that I am looking forwards to where I want to take him. I am thinking about multi-classing into alchemist to get access to enlarge person and bull strength, which would mean 4 lvls before going back to Brawler. My feats are currently Power attack, Weapon focus (unarmed), and Dragon style.

1. Is this a good idea?
2. If I do it, do I go with Ragechemist archetype in Alchemist?
3. Do I start at next level? Or go 1 more in Brawler then into Alchemist?

Bulls strength gives you +4 STR.

Purchasing a cheap belt gives you +2.

So is the extra +2 worth it?

Sadly, not at all. You lose BAB and unarmed damage progression.

Enlarge person takes a full round to apply so it really puts a damper in your combat ability, given you are already spending standard actions to quaff mutagens.

IMHO you already have the damage side of your build well solved. I'd focus on other areas.

[Benjamin Debrick]

I didn't think about the bull strength not stacking with a belt. So that definitely helps rule out going to alchemist lvl 4. Still thinking about a dip, although I need to learn more about this Living Monolith.