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Pathfinder: Kingmaker

The Caster

Learn how to build a powerful Dedicated Arcane Caster in Pathfinder: Kingmaker, focusing on the Sylvan Sorcerer subclass for an Animal Companion and potent spellcasting.

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Learn how to build a powerful Dedicated Arcane Caster in Pathfinder: Kingmaker, focusing on the Sylvan Sorcerer subclass for an Animal Companion and potent spellcasting.

The Dedicated Arcane Caster build focuses on maximizing spellcasting ability, often by specializing in a single class. For this guide, we recommend the Sorcerer, specifically the Sylvan Sorcerer subclass, due to its ability to gain an Animal Companion without significant drawbacks, providing an extra combatant and utility. Key stats to prioritize are Charisma for spell power and Dexterity for ranged attacks and Armor Class.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Character Creation:
    • Class: Sorcerer (Sylvan Sorcerer)
  2. 2
    Race: Halfling or Gnome are recommended for their Charisma and Dexterity/Constitution bonuses. Humans, Half-Elves, certain Aasimar (Musetouched), and Tieflings (Beastbrood) are also viable.
  3. 3
    Ability Scores: Prioritize Charisma (19+), followed by Dexterity (16-18), and Constitution (14-16). Strength (5-7) and Wisdom (7) can be low.
  4. 4
    Alignment: Any.
  5. 5
    Skills: While not critical, consider Knowledge: Arcana, Lore: Nature, Mobility, Stealth, Trickery, or Persuasion if you have spare points.
  6. 6
    Starting Spells: Mage Armor, Grease.
  7. 7
    Feats: Spell Focus (Conjuration), Greater Spell Focus (Conjuration).
  8. 8
    Leveling Up:
    • Spells: Prioritize Conjuration and Evocation spells to benefit from Spell Focus feats. Key early spells include Entangle (level 3), Glitterdust, Sense Vitals, Haste, and Stinking Cloud. Later, look for Greater Invisibility, Heroism, Greater, Legendary Proportions, and Mindblank.
  9. 9
    Feats: Consider Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Weapon Focus (if investing in Persuasion), and Dazzling Display.
  10. 10
    Animal Companion: For Sylvan Sorcerers, choose a Leopard, Smilodon, or Wolf for their offensive capabilities (trip for Leopard/Wolf, multiple attacks for Smilodon).
Tips
  • The Sylvan Sorcerer's primary role is casting buffs and debuffs, with direct damage as a secondary function.
  • Your Animal Companion provides significant combat support and can help with party encumbrance.
  • Don't neglect Charisma; it directly impacts spell effectiveness and bonus spells.
  • While Dexterity is important for ranged attacks and AC, spell power should remain the priority.
  • If you invest in Persuasion, Dazzling Display can be a useful debuff.

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