Pathfinder Kingmaker Magus Sword Saint Guide ((full)) [TRUSTED]

You get Arcana at levels 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18. Choose these:

If you want to delete bosses from existence in one round while maintaining sky-high AC without armor, this is the class for you.

Pathfinder: Kingmaker – The Ultimate Sword Saint Magus Build Guide

Now go. Sharpen your mind. Sharpen your blade. Sharpen your spell. The Stolen Lands await its champion.

Cast a touch spell and deliver it through your melee weapon attacks in the same turn. pathfinder kingmaker magus sword saint guide

Feats are the special techniques of your sword saint. This is a list of essential feats for both builds.

: Shield , True Strike , Enlarge Person (Extends reach and melee damage). Level 2 : Mirror Image (Your primary survival tool), Blur .

Strength allows Power Attack, easier early game, and more feat flexibility. Dex-based works but needs Fencing/Slashing Grace tax.

Embracing the life of a Sword Saint is a challenging but immensely rewarding path. The class demands thoughtful character building and tactical play, rewarding you with a character who is an unparalleled duelist, a master of magic, and a true artist of the blade. With this guide, you are now equipped to craft your own legend in the Stolen Lands. Good luck, and may your critical hits be ever in your favor. You get Arcana at levels 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18

Power Attack, Cleave, Toughness. You don’t need them.

Your standard tactic will be to cast , move into melee range, and deliver it via a Spellstrike , combining a weapon attack with the spell's devastating electrical damage.

: The traditional Magus choice due to its wide 18-20 critical range. Easy to find throughout the campaign. 📈 Level-by-Level Progression Blueprint

| Companion | Role | Synergy with Sword Saint | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Main Tank | Takes initial aggro while you position for flanking; Outflank synergy | | Linzi | Bard | Bardic Inspire Courage buffs attack/damage; Heroism spell; party buffs | | Tristian | Cleric | Divine buffs (Bless, Prayer, Archon's Aura); healing when needed | | Octavia | Arcane Trickster | Ranged magical damage; complementary spell coverage (Haste shared duty) | | Amiri/Kineticist | Damage Dealer | Ranged damage to soften enemies before engagement | Sharpen your mind

| Ability | DEX Build (Primary Focus) | STR Build (Primary Focus) | Explanation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 10 (Optional) | 18 (Max) | Determines your attack and damage rolls for STR builds. DEX builds can leave it at 10. | | Dexterity | 18 (Max) | 14 | For DEX builds, this is your attack, damage, and AC core stat. For STR builds, a 14 is plenty for AC and Reflex saves. | | Constitution | 14 | 14 | Vital for health points. Don't dump this; a dead sword saint deals no damage. | | Intelligence | 18 (Max) | 16 | Your spellcasting stat. Its bonus is also added to AC via Canny Defense, making it crucial for both builds. | | Wisdom | 10 | 10 | Important for Will saves, a common weakness of martial characters. | | Charisma | 7 | 7 | The quintessential dump stat for a Sword Saint. You don't need it for anything. |

Adds your Intelligence bonus to your attack rolls for one round.

Necessary for damage scaling.