Warpriest initial stats and multiclass

[legionetrangere]

Howdy,

I'm trying to figure out a Gold Dwarf warpriest build. Currently struggling with initial stats and multiclass options

I was thinking on
STR 16 ( gift then 4 investment points)
DEX 6
CON 16
WIS 15 (gift then 3 investment points)
INT 14
CHA 8

This will leave me out of divine might/shield (i'm not a fan of shotgun builds tbh). Are they worth it though? Because i'll have to sacrifice other stats to get it. Any ideas?

Regarding multiclassing, what are the thoughts on Warpriest 23 / Dwarven Defender 4 / Bard(or rogue) 3. Should I go for fighter instead because feats?

I'm having a hard time coming up with a viable build on this guy
Any feedback is much appreciated it

[Good Character]

The divine might/shield set-up is fantastic, especially since the path gets Divine Syngery (i.e. both divine might and shield go off at the same time). I absolutely agree on the sentiment about shotgun builds, but with the Warpriest path pretty much eliminating the time needed for the buffs a battle cleric needs it's just an easy filler. In essence, it's an extra +8 AC and +8 damage.

To make this happen everything should be 14 aside from CON, which will be 16, and DEX, which will be 6. 4 into Strength and 3 into Wisdom with each gifting a gift. You will go 23 cleric/4 fighter/3 bard.

Now with Gold Dwarf not receiving the level 1 feat a Human would, you have two options:
1. Between levels 24 and 30 you have the option to take Quicken Spell to help speed up any spell, including Mass Heals. Quicken Spell is fantastic with the recent buff that makes it only cost 1 spell slot above the original spell's level, or
2. Dump Quicken Spell to take Knockdown.

Given this build should hit roughly 51 to 53 AB, Knockdown is a solid choice.


However, if you are adamant against using divine might/shield then Earthking Defender is fine. With Banner I and Iron Stance, it offers you +3 AB and +4 AC in-exchange for giving up 3 feats and 5 damage (due to Weapon Specs a fighter can take).

[MRFTW]

EKD 5 gives the sneak attack immunity - it might be hard to fit in but worth considering, as it's very useful. Just gotta watch that CL for dispels.

[Kenji]

Investing in Divine Might and Divine Shield does not make the build a shotgun build, but the opposite. One will now need to gear and boost the Charisma stat and spend 1 round to activate Divine Might or Divine Shield. When one doesn't build into div might and div shield, one gains three feats and more base ability scores in return. One then utilizes those gains to boost other aspects of the build, which usually make said non-div builds more shotgun-y than the usual div builds.

[Seven Sons of Sin]

especially since the path gets Divine Syngery (i.e. both divine might and shield go off at the same time).

Wait. What?

Where is the note on this

How did I miss this