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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rampageofsouls" data-source="post: 6321287" data-attributes="member: 6777160">2 cents take it or leave itIf This post is stuff you already know then I apologize in advance I like your build.... the Verdant blood line gives an almost druid feel to your Sorcerer.  The favored class bonus to expand spells known is really sweet as well...... I did not even know it existed and had to look it up... I would like to make a few suggestions and comments.... Do not use a feat to buy 5 ft of movement it does not work.... Why? It takes 10 ft of movement to out pace someone with equal movement....(In a single round) 5ft still puts you in attack range. Even you you can move 10 extra feet npcs and monsters with reach or the newer feat lunge..... will still hit you...There is a line of feats that allow you to use dimension door better think about those instead. OR...Instead:I think using at least one feat to buy a stealth skill is almost a must for this build, you loose 20 hp by level 20 because of how you are using your favored class bonus....  which in my mind is still worth the trade off however, you will just have to be careful at all times....being careful will also keep you from needing the improved insh. feat, as you will enter combat most of the time on your terms..I don't like that pathfinder has given nearly all monsters the improved insh. feat.  Its almost a feat tax now in order to keep up with the jones.... Loosing insh. for every battle will take its toll quickly. The Sorcerer shines in long drawn out battles or in adventures that have many encounters because of the # of times a day they can cast spells.... Advancing this ability is VERY important...  To improve on this make sure you get rings of wizardry as soon as possible.....  This will also increase the sorcerers specialty when compared to other  wizards.... ie your double will be larger...  I am unsure of the specifics but if your gm allows you to wear one of each level ie... 1 through 4 then using feats to buy expanded ring slots IS A MUST!!!Spells you should select.....           The execptions on this list means you should get them as well#1 all the normal personal defensive spells.... shield ect..... (summon monster can be used defensively and can be leveled up as you see fit)#2 anything that hides you and has a duration in rounds, obscuring mist, fog, invis., ect. .... Exception: exp retreat #3 your damage dealing spells should also have a duration in rounds, acid arrow, flaming sphere ect.... Exception make sure you still           have one or two "kill em all NOW" area effect spells.  These you can trade out at each level for the latest and greatest#4 any spell that will add hp..... and get these on magic items as soon as you can....  false life ect....   Still keep them on your "know"          list unless you have them on a wand ect... because they will need refreshed..#5 only after you have completed your survival and offensive spell list do you worry about group buffs ect..... exception teleport and that     is because you might need it. Your first job is to help keep your self alive and then to keep your party alive.... In the End...so what if you and your party cant fly to Paris for the weekend for cheese cake.  I am sure that demon lord will understand as he is eating your soul, and take it           easy on you.  Exception: if you find you can do this as well as all the rest by all means go for it..ROLE Play ideas:See if your gm will allow you to buy a Paired down (or limited) access to the druid spell list. This will would be a cool idea, give your character flavor, and make you stand out from all the other sorcerers around town... It also would not hurt as you run around the forest with your verdant skills in tow.....If your GM is really friendly then maybe he will let you get, acquire, befriend a druid animal companion....Scrolls... Wands... and charged items of both spells you Know and don't know are going to help you out allot.....  If the time allows whether you are in or out of combat use one of these first and personally cast only if you have to.....PS: IF any of these ideas does not sound fun then Don't do emm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WARNINGS:This build is risky in a combat heavy campaign. Off the top of my head by lv 20 you will be down on average about 40 hp.  This is not a huge deal when you are in your element inside of a forest but down inside a dungeon it will be tricky.... Even with handy haversacks full of plants in tow.... You will always have an encounter or two that does not go your way ie... you are surprised, the opponents can see through invs. ect...Have contingency plans......IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR PARTY HAVE A FIGHTER AND A FIGHTER LIGHT to split hp dmg since your hp pool is going to be hidden by design.EXAMPLE: your party should have a fighter and one of the following: ranger, paladin, barbarian, cavalier, ect.... If it does not then you should always  be in party sneak mode and be able to flee as a group at a moments notice....  Yes I know party mechanics are tricky and something you  cant control but explain whats up and maybe they will listen Combat notes: invis at all times!!!  (Will need wand of invs) Lock down extra numbers first with verdant skills, color spray, sleep ect. If you cant, divide the numbers with summoned walls ect....  Seal yourself off if you have to using force cage, walls that do not go from floor to ceiling yet are high enough to block off enemies. Use flaming sphere and damaging auras to make it costly to engage you in hand to hand combat.... Also use at least one summon monster as an intercept in battles that you cant control or have huge baddies that will tear through your defensive spells...  </blockquote>

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