Guide | Pathfinder Kingmaker Magus Sword Saint
Crane Style (Unlocks superior Fighting Defensively bonuses)
Since the Sword Saint has fewer spell slots, focus on self-buffs and "touch" delivery: Shocking Grasp Mirror Image (Level 2). Displacement Greater Invisibility
This progression path optimizes your defensive capabilities early on before transitioning into a critical hit powerhouse.
Crane Riposte . Reduces the fighting defensively penalty and grants counterattacks. pathfinder kingmaker magus sword saint guide
Skills:
If you want to delete bosses from existence in one round while maintaining sky-high AC without armor, this is the class for you.
Improved Critical (Chosen Weapon); Arcane Magus Feat: Devastating Strike Level 13: Crane Wing It deals electricity damage, scales 1d6 per caster
You will cast 90% of the time. It deals electricity damage, scales 1d6 per caster level (max 5d6 at level 5), and gains +3 to hit against metal-armored foes.
Grants flat concealment percentage miss-chances.
The Sword Saint (based on the tabletop Kensai) focuses on a single . While standard Magi split their focus between spells and steel, the Sword Saint uses magic primarily to augment their blade. It deals electricity damage
You will pick weapon. Do not deviate. Here are the top three picks:
Most players choose between a build (higher AC and Initiative) or a Strength-based build (higher raw damage and reach). 1. Attributes