The Magus is a versatile class in Pathfinder: Kingmaker, combining arcane power with martial prowess. The Sword Saint archetype for the Magus takes this a step further, specializing in the use of swords and enhancing both their magical and martial abilities. This guide will help you navigate the creation and play of a Sword Saint Magus, focusing on key choices, strategies, and optimizations.
| Stat | Points | Final | Why | |------|--------|-------|-----| | | 7 | 7 | Dump it. You use Weapon Finesse + INT for damage. | | DEX | 18 | 20 (racial) | AC, to-hit, Reflex saves. | | CON | 14 | 14 | HP. Don’t dump this. | | INT | 18 | 19 (level 4) | Spells, AC (Canny Defense), bonus skills. | | WIS | 10 | 10 | Will saves. Don’t go lower. | | CHA | 7 | 7 | Dump. You’re not a party face. |
Before diving into builds, understand the trade-offs.
Scimitar for reliability. Dueling Sword for roleplay and unique Kingmaker loot.
