Is legend basically the best?

[sleeper]

I know mythic paths have all got their strengths but can it surpass getting to level 40?

[Corbeau]

Legend is considered the weakest option (well, maybe close to the Gold Dragon). 20 more levels aren't so good to offset losing all mythic powers.

[sleeper]

Why? Mythic powers are not so great at least not in the case if you play pure martial and not use a magic class.

[Orion Invictus]

Originally posted by sleeper:

Why? Mythic powers are not so great at least not in the case if you play pure martial and not use a magic class.

One of those mythic abilities leaves you conscious for 2 turns once your HP drops too low. A few others increase your AC, or let you use DEX instead of STR for attack rolls (important for some builds).

Mythic abilities are useful for everyone, not just casters. Still, if you think Legend is better, then by all means, play Legend.

[sleeper]

Originally posted by Orion Invictus:

Originally posted by sleeper:

Why? Mythic powers are not so great at least not in the case if you play pure martial and not use a magic class.

One of those mythic abilities leaves you conscious for 2 turns once your HP drops too low. A few others increase your AC, or let you use DEX instead of STR for attack rolls (important for some builds).

Mythic abilities are useful for everyone, not just casters. Still, if you think Legend is better, then by all means, play Legend.

Yeah try to do a fighter/monk build there is not way mythic can help you reach that kind of AC. I do not know of there feats that use DEX instead of STR I forgot if weapon finesses is a feat.

[Vae Victis]

You dont have an uncapped caster level or BAB with legend, atleast thats how i remember it working.

[Darkeus]

I don't think many people will agree with you. But the beauty of this game is you can play it your way! If you love Living Legend then do it! It does have some great advantages. And disadvantages...

[Orion Invictus]

Originally posted by sleeper:

Originally posted by Orion Invictus:

One of those mythic abilities leaves you conscious for 2 turns once your HP drops too low. A few others increase your AC, or let you use DEX instead of STR for attack rolls (important for some builds).

Mythic abilities are useful for everyone, not just casters. Still, if you think Legend is better, then by all means, play Legend.

Yeah try to do a fighter/monk build there is not way mythic can help you reach that kind of AC. I do not know of there feats that use DEX instead of STR I forgot if weapon finesses is a feat.

I did play a Monk, as a matter of fact. I stand by what I said.

[sleeper]

Originally posted by DreadPirateDrusus:

You dont have an uncapped caster level or BAB with legend, atleast thats how i remember it working.

I think you get more BAB but not caster levels

[Dan]

The best is obviously Trickster. You can walk into a room and immediately convince everyone to kill themselves. With such powers you don't need spells, AC or sky-high BAB.

[Aurumworks]

I suppose Legend is the only path that lets you fully realize the potential of a mystic theurge.

[MjKorz]

Originally posted by sleeper:

I know mythic paths have all got their strengths but can it surpass getting to level 40?

Legend is the weakest caster, therefore it is the weakest mythic.

[forrestomintero]

The other problem that hasnt been mentioned is that it only unlocks in act 5. So you have to spend the rest of the act rebuilding all the power you lost by selecting legend. On the other hand, selecting your final mythic on any other path just gives a capstone to your existing power without disrupting what you already had.

[Exor]

Angel Oracle merged spell book judgment bolt spam.
Makes most encounters trivial.
Oh and party wide multibuff spell for easy buffing.

[ayrtep]

Decide on a case by case basis.

In general I think mages work best with a mythic path as caster level from character level is mostly capped at 20. However for weapon based characters, BAB keeps increasing leading to increased to hit bonuses.

Anyway post a build, and we can discuss where legend is best or not.

[GrandMajora]

Perks of Legend Path:

Level cap of 40 for your main character.

Complete immunity to Corruption on the world map.

You get help from ALL the mythic path advisors in Chapter 5.

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Cons:

Lose all your Mythic abilities for your main character.

Companions still locked at a level cap of 20.

Companions stop advancing beyond Mythic Rank 7

Can't get the ascension ending.