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Regongar - Draconic Guardian

End Game: Eldritch Scion 16 / Blue Dragon Disciple 4


Tank Build

Build Notes: Most Regongar builds are a simple Magus / Dragon Disciple,
occasionally with Eldritch Knight peppered in. And why not? Like Octavia, it's
about as close to perfect as a build gets. I've experimented around with other
builds, my most recent failure was a Magus / Rogue / Arcane Trickster / Dragon
Disciple build. The Sneak Attack was great, the theme was spot-on especially with
Octavia also being an Arcane Trickster, but whereas she was using touch attack
rays, Regongar's Base Attack capped at 11-12 and he just wasn't landing enough hits
to make the build viable. Other builds like substituting some Eldritch Knight
levels were equal failures. Eldritch Knight unlocks Fighter feats, sure, but Magus
already does that itself.
Ultimately, like Octavia, the best build is working within the constructs of the
classic builds. Besides, Regongar has a secret. Although he looks like a pure
damage character, he ends up with Heavy Armor Proficiency. His Dexterity is just
high enough to take Dodge and all derivative feats. He naturally stacks Natural
Armor. He also gets access to Wings, one of the best defensive feats that most of
the other tanks don't. Finally, his one-handed style of fighting will let him use
Crane Wing, another fantastic tanking feat most shield-users will never benefit
from. The rub is that until Heavy Armor unlocks, he needs to play as a traditional
damage build. Mid through late game though? I've found him to be an excellent tank.

Starting Stats
Eldritch Scion-2
17 Strength
13 Dexterity
12 Constitution
10 Intelligence
08 Wisdom
16 Charisma
Skills: Athletics 2, Persuasion 2, Use Magic Device 2
Feats: Combat Casting
Spells: Shocking Grasp, True Strike, Shield

Leveling Stats
Level 3 - Eldritch Scion 3
Skills: Knowledge (Arcana) +3
Feats: Dodge, Arcane Accuracy
Spells: Mage Armor(1), Enlarge Person(1)
Notes: You'll eventually want Mobility 3 for Fighting Defensively synergies, but
this early it's a bit of a waste. Instead, we're shoring up Arcana ranks to unlock
Dragon Disciple levels ASAP.

Level 4 - Eldritch Scion 4


Attribute: Strength +1
Skills: Mobility +2, Knowledge (Arcana) +1
Spells: Mirror Image(2), Effortless Armor(2)

Level 5 - Eldritch Scion 5


Skills: Mobility +1, Knowledge (Arcana) +1, Persuasion +1
Feats: Improved Unarmed Strike, Crane Style
Spells: Resist Energy(2), Frigid Touch(2)

Level 6 - Blue Dragon Disciple 1


Skills: Persuasion +3
Level 7 - Blue Dragon Disciple 2
Attribute: Strength +2
Skills: Athletics +2, Persuasion +1
Feats: Weapon Focus (Scimitar), Power Attack
Spells: Glitterdust(2), Dispel Magic(3)

Level 8 - Blue Dragon Disciple 3


Attribute: Strength +1
Skills: Athletics +2, Persuasion +1
Spells: Magic Missile(1), Haste(3), Vampiric Touch(3)

Level 9 - Blue Dragon Disciple 4


Attribute: Strength +2
Skills: Athletics +2, Persuasion +1
Feats: Crane Wing
Spells: Lightning Bolt(3), Fear(4)

Level 10 - Eldritch Scion 6


Skills: Athletics +2, Persuasion +1
Feats: Prescient Attack
Spells: Displacement(3)

Level 11 - Eldritch Scion 7


Skills: Athletics +1, Persuasion +1, Use Magic Device +1
Feats: Improved Critical (Scimitar), Arcane Medium Armor
Spells: Blur(2), Dragon's Breath(4), Greater Invisibility(4), Spell Resistance(5)
Notes: This marks the first real level where Regongar becomes viable for tanking.
By now you should have the Mithral Full Plate and some respectable Dexterity-
enhancing gear. Now is the time to toggle on Crane Style and leave it on.

Level 12 - Eldritch Scion 8


Attribute: Strength +1
Skills: Athletics +1, Persuasion +1, Use Magic Device +1
Spells: Expeditious Retreat(1), Shield of Dawn(4)

Level 13 - Eldritch Scion 9


Skills: Athletics +1, Persuasion +1, Use Magic Device +1
Feats: Crane Riposte, Dimension Strike
Spells: Dimension Door(4), Dragonkind I(6)

Level 14 - Eldritch Scion 10


Skills: Athletics +1, Persuasion +1, Use Magic Device +1
Feats: Fighter Training
Spells: Fireball(3), Vampiric Shadow Shield(5), Cloudkill(5)

Level 15 - Eldritch Scion 11


Skills: Athletics +1, Persuasion +1, Use Magic Device +1
Feats: Weapon Specialization (Scimitar), Cornugon Smash, Wings
Spells: Web(2), Acid Spray(2), Dragonkind II(7)

Level 16 - Eldritch Scion 12


Attribute: Strength +1
Skills: Athletics +1, Persuasion +1, Use Magic Device +1
Feats: Hasted Assault
Spells: Fire Snake(5)

Level 17 - Eldritch Scion 13


Skills: Athletics +1, Persuasion +1, Use Magic Device +1
Feats: Arcane Heavy Armor, Heavy Armor Focus
Spells: Stoneskin(4), Chain Lightning(6), Dragonkind III(8)

Level 18 - Eldritch Scion 14


Skills: Athletics +1, Persuasion +1, Use Magic Device +1
Spells: Stinking Cloud(4), True Seeing(6)

Level 19 - Eldritch Scion 15


Skills: Athletics +1, Persuasion +1, Use Magic Device +1
Feats: Intimidating Prowess, Ghost Blade
Spells: Dispel Magic, Greater(6), Overwhelming Presence(7)

Level 20 - Eldritch Scion 16


Skills: Athletics +1, Persuasion +1, Use Magic Device +1
Feats: Counterstrike, Power of Wyrms
Spells: Cone of Cold(5), Elemental Assessor(6), Bull's Strength, Mass(6), Bear's
Endurance, Mass(6), Cat's Grace, Mass(6), Owl's Wisdom, Mass(6), Fox's Cunning,
Mass(6), Eagle's Splendor, Mass(6)

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