This progression path optimizes your defensive capabilities early on before transitioning into a critical hit powerhouse.
Character level counts as fighter level minus three for feats. Sword Saint 12 Power Attack, Magus Arcana: Devoted Blade Adds alignment properties to your weapon. 14 Sword Saint 13 Weapon Mastery Automatically confirms critical hits with chosen weapon. 15 Sword Saint 14 Blind-Fight Essential for late-game enemies utilizing concealment. 16 Sword Saint 15 Attribute Boost: +1 STR , Magus Arcana: Bane Blade Adds extra weapon damage dice against targeted types. 17 Sword Saint 16 Greater Weapon Specialization Flat damage boost. 18 Sword Saint 17 Counterstrike Attack enemies who attempt to cast spells near you. 19 Sword Saint 18 Toughness, Magus Arcana: Maximized Magic Adds extra health cushioning. 20 Sword Saint 19 Attribute Boost: +1 STR , Perfect Reflexes Initiative rolls automatically count as a natural 20. 🔮 Spell Selection Strategy pathfinder kingmaker magus sword saint guide
: A 1-level dip into Scaled Fist (Monk) adds Charisma to AC and provides early access to Crane Style . 2. The Strength Striker (Max Damage) Best weapon type for a strength sword saint? :: Pathfinder 14 Sword Saint 13 Weapon Mastery Automatically confirms
Staggers enemies on a hit without a saving throw, completely shutting down full-attack actions from dangerous bosses. 17 Sword Saint 16 Greater Weapon Specialization Flat
: Weapon Finesse, Slashing/Fencing Grace (for Dex-to-damage), Crane Style.
Spend arcane pool points to add INT modifier to attack rolls. Sword Saint 4 Dazzling Display Prerequisite feat for Shatter Defenses. 6 Sword Saint 5 Bonus Feat: Weapon Specialization Adds flat damage to all your chosen weapon attacks. 7 Sword Saint 6 Shatter Defenses, Magus Arcana: Prescient Attack Targets flat-footed AC on shaken enemies. 8 Sword Saint 7 Attribute Boost: +1 STR