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Normally an Occultist would invest their Mental Focus (MF) into their implements at the start of the day, and then spend MF on the various resonant and focus powers.
An Extemporaneous Channeler (EC) does not do so, they retain them as Generic Focus (GF) and can use a round to invest into their implements.
I'm trying to figure out what my plan of attack would be during a combat encounter, as unlike normal archetypes it doesn't seem to be friendly with resonant powers that cost more than 1 or 2. I was really looking for an improvised self buffing melee, but I don't think I'm comprehending the timing of it all.
Example lvl 3 EC with 20 Int - Level + 2xInt mod = 3 + 10 = 13 Mental Focus
Transmutation, Abjuration, Illusion with Sudden Speed and Energy Shield Focus powers
I have questions:
Question #1 - For Transmutation and Abjuration resonant powers, can you invest the MF earlier in the day and then let it drain out, but still get the benefit? i.e. Physical Enhancement
Fleeting Focus (Su)
"At any point during the day, she can shift any amount of her generic focus to any number of her implements by concentrating for 1 round while touching her implements "
Question #2 - Does this mean they can use 1 total round to invest as much MF into as many implements as they want? i.e. Before a fight I want to buff with Mind Barrier and cast Minor figment (no other good standard action at this point).
Round 1 - Invest implements, know I need 2 MF for swift action Mind barrier and 2 MF for minor figment. I invest 2 MF into abjuration and 2 MF into illusion in the same round. Yes? If I want the Transmutaion and abjuration resonent powers I would now need to re-activate both implements with 1 more MF each? <--- Question 3
Question #4 - does it still cost me 2x the amount to invest after the initial preparation?
Round 2 - Swift Action - Use Energy Shield to get 15 energy protection for 1 minute
Round 2 - Standard, I change my mind and choose not to cast Minor Figment as it is limited use.
Round 3 Standard - Trigger Legacy Weapon for 1 or 2 MF to give the weapon +1 for 10 min
Round 3 - Swift - Trigger Transformative Resonance with 1 Generic Focus to get Bane vs an enemy type for 1 min (already +1 from Legacy) (need to hold 3 in body)
Questions 5+
So what have I spent at this point to buff?
Possible benefits:
+2 Strength - Physical enhancement - Transmutation Needs 3 invested to trigger -
Costs 3 or 4 MF? 6 or 7 MF?
+1 Resistance to saves - Warding Talisman - Abjuration - needs 2 invested to trigger - Costs 2 or 3 MF? 4 or 5 MF?
Energy Shield for 9 more rounds - 1 or 2 MF
+1 weapon enhancement for 10 rounds - 1 or 2 MF
Bane Weapon - 1 Generic (need to hold 3 in body)
On one hand, this seems ok, I can probably get 2 focus buffed short fights or so a day at about 7-10 MF.. this is w/o casting any spell buffs
On the other hand, it seems terrible that the resonant powers aren't really applicable to this archetype as they are generally of higher cost and would only last a small portion of time.
Go to Duped here.