Weapon for Cavalier/Gendarme?

[RichRuzz]

Not sure what they're really supposed to use later on since didn't see a "lance" type. Also not sure what is available yet since trying to play a bit blind, would it be like a 1h/spear shield, or 2h?

Just trying to make some choices before I start up my run and wing it.

[Thane_Ragnar]

Sadly no lances, but the Gendarme can use any Weapon you wish. His charging works with any. Longsword and Shield is always a safe choice.

The only Chevalier Subclass which is somewhat limited in his selection is the Disciple of the Pike.

[RichRuzz]

Originally posted by Thane_Ragnar:

Sadly no lances, but the Gendarme can use any Weapon you wish. His charging works with any. Longsword and Shield is always a safe choice.

The only Chevalier Subclass which is somewhat limited in his selection is the Disciple of the Pike.

I figure since I'll have a lot of throwaway feats to grab I'd want to go for a weapon focus and such. Is there 1h spear/shield or are they just 2h? Not sure if there's any pointy/pokey lance like weapons or just do sword and shield.

I'd also imagine medium armor since I think my mount can benefit from my mobility checks or something also so figuring out stats at the moment. (seems don't have to go Cha heavy at all really either)

[Thane_Ragnar]

If you pick the Order of the Sword (or what it's called) you can ignore Charisma, it only has one single Feat which uses Cha which you probably won't use anyway.

Medium Armor is probably better since one of your Skill suffers to much because of the Armor Penalty which you use to keep your Horse alive. Your Horse acts somewhat like an HP Buffer for you anyway.

Shortspear would be 1h, so not really something to long. Otherwise the longer Weapons are 2h. Most likely you want a Shield anyway since there is a Feat which gives your Shield AC also to your Mount.

[RichRuzz]

Originally posted by Thane_Ragnar:

If you pick the Order of the Sword (or what it's called) you can ignore Charisma, it only has one single Feat which uses Cha which you probably won't use anyway.

Medium Armor is probably better since one of your Skill suffers to much because of the Armor Penalty which you use to keep your Horse alive. Your Horse acts somewhat like an HP Buffer for you anyway.

Shortspear would be 1h, so not really something to long. Otherwise the longer Weapons are 2h. Most likely you want a Shield anyway since there is a Feat which gives your Shield AC also to your Mount.

Oh ♥♥♥♥ didn't know that, shield to mount HP is huge. Might grab short spear then in the future but I can start with the mounted perks. (Dunno how Trample works either)

Probably will look like 18/14/16/10/10/10 then. Or maybe con down to go 19/14/14/10/10/12

[Viper]

I am playing a Cavalier/ Gendarme to. I think I'm going Sword and Shield to make him a little more Tanky along with Shield Focus to help...ALso made my horse Bulwork and toughness to increase its survivability.

[Thane_Ragnar]

18/16/14/10/10/10 (for a Human) would be my pick for a Gendarme. +3 from Dex due to wearing Medium Armor is good, 14 Con because the Horse gets hit more often than you when mounted.

[oi]

Make sure not to take order of the lion if you're going for a shield build, they don't stack.

[RichRuzz]

Uh oh, just figured out I have to level my horse after finally being happy with my main character choices. Anyone know a solid Animal Companion type? Bulwark seems to remove the mobility bonuses which wouldn't be good with me nabbing that feat I assume.

I also noticed you can just go ahead with only Animal Companion and no subtype selected... but doesn't seem like it adds or takes away from anything so not sure if that is a bug or not? (also not sure how horse abilities would work if sticking Athletics/Mobility on them or Mobility/Perception I guess)

[oi]

Originally posted by RichRuzz:

Uh oh, just figured out I have to level my horse after finally being happy with my main character choices. Anyone know a solid Animal Companion type? Bulwark seems to remove the mobility bonuses which wouldn't be good with me nabbing that feat I assume.

Bulwark is good if you want heavy barding, Racer if you want the mobility, though you can just not take a class and theres no downsides unless you want the mount to do something specific.

[Viper]

Sorry Bulwork not Stalwart was what I took. The horse does not seem to have a lot of HP and the fact they he takes a lot of hits. I wanted to increase survivability.