Favored Class: Inquisitor
So. I have a build that is becoming more and more clear. Inspired by Vader and Tywin Lanister and many other dark siders. Designed for a dark playthrough of Kingmaker. Aiming for the leadership role of Treasurer so I can rule from the shadows of the Inquisition AND the Iron Bank. I want the power of Law and Coin on my side. And I want to play as somewhat of a Shadow-Face. My RL brother is my Tiefling PC brother, he's a magus, and we have two allies for certain, two more potential, on a 12 PC roster (so I don't have to do ALL the damage with a magus, an assasin, and a fighter at my side). I LOVE the Inquisitor class and it is a must. I am very attracted to the roleplay and to the potential of a Jack-of-all-trades class as well as the social skills. Damage seems decent enough. To channel Vader, I've chosen to go with firearms (Light saber is rare and hard to use, as are firearms in Pathfinder). Relying on a rapier and spells to make firearms viable is what I'm attempting to build.
My level dipping map so far:
Inquisitor Friendly, of the Torture Inquisition (Urban Infiltrator)
Swashbuckler Musketeer, one level
Trench Fighter, 3 levels
Inquisitor as my remaining levels.
So, my question so far, though I have MANY, do I simply go
L1 >Inquisitor
L2 >Swashbuckler Musketeer
L3-5 >Trench Fighter
L6-PC death >Inquisitor
?
That build gets me Dex to Damage for firearms and rapier, and then gets me back on track as an Inquisitor at L6. Should I look into Variant to attempt this?
Thanks! Super excited about this character.
I'd suggest something like Sanctified Slayer Inquisitor with VMC Rogue. You get full Sneak Attack and Studied Target to help you with damage, even if you don't get DEX to damage. You also eventually get both Stalwart and Evasion, and if you focus on DEX a lot you can have all good saves to boot.
Generally, you want to avoid multiclassing as much as possible, especially on a class with both spells and scaling class features.
for a build like yours, you might be better off sticking to your current build plan. You seem to be relying a lot on archetype features, which VMC doesn’t provide for.
for a build like yours, you might be better off sticking to your current build plan. You seem to be relying a lot on archetype features, which VMC doesn’t provide for.
Ah. No VMC for hybrid classes or archetypes. I see. Thanks.
I'd suggest something like Sanctified Slayer Inquisitor with VMC Rogue. You get full Sneak Attack and Studied Target to help you with damage, even if you don't get DEX to damage. You also eventually get both Stalwart and Evasion, and if you focus on DEX a lot you can have all good saves to boot.
Generally, you want to avoid multiclassing as much as possible, especially on a class with both spells and scaling class features.
Interesting! I shall study this option. Cheers.
I'm sorry did you say 12 pcs roster?
You don't need help from us to go hiding in the shadows. You can accomplish this entirely by play.
True. Though the sessions will be broken up so that we will be in 3-5 pc teams. Like X-Men Blue and Gold. And it's likely to get back stabby. Those who play the game of thrones in Kingmaker win or die.