Pathfinder Kingmaker Magus Sword Saint Guide ✯ (REAL)

Fencing Grace (or Slashing Grace) — Adds Dex to damage.

Denies the target their Dexterity bonus to AC. Essential for hitting fast, dodging enemies.

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.

: Ensure Spell Combat and Spellstrike are both toggled "On" in your action bar. pathfinder kingmaker magus sword saint guide

The Sword Saint is not a beginner class, but it is the in Kingmaker . You will have higher AC than a Tower Shield Specialist, deal more damage than a Two-Handed Fighter, and have better utility than a Wizard.

Deals solid damage while granting temporary hit points to keep you alive. Defensive & Utility Buffs

Maximizes your weapon damage and massively boosts your critical hit confirmation rolls and multipliers. Fencing Grace (or Slashing Grace) — Adds Dex to damage

Headbands of Mental Perfection (+Intelligence for Canny Defense and casting).

You must select one specific exotic or martial weapon at character creation. This weapon cannot be changed. Character Creation Setup Race Selection

Do you plan on (e.g., a 1-level dip into Monk)? Which companion characters do you plan to bring along? The Sword Saint (based on the tabletop Kensai)

Excellent stat bonuses to Dexterity and Intelligence or Constitution.

Improved Unarmed Strike (Pre-req for Crane), Crane Style. Level 7: Outflank (Crucial for melee parties).