Take Intensified Spell (feat) around level 9. It raises Shocking Grasp’s cap from 5d6 to 10d6.

When playing a Magus or Sword Saint character, there are several things to keep in mind:

Aasimar (Musetouched) for Dex/Cha or Human for the extra feat. Tiefling (Grimspawn) is also excellent for Dex/Int.

At its heart, the Sword Saint is a "gish"—a hybrid of a martial fighter and an arcane spellcaster. However, this archetype leans significantly into its martial side. Several core abilities define this unique playstyle:

In the crowded field of Pathfinder: Kingmaker classes, the stands alone as the master of blending steel and sorcery. Among its archetypes, the Sword Saint is the most dangerous duelist. You are not a standard wizard who carries a sword for emergencies, nor a fighter who learned a cantrip. You are a living weapon—a philosopher of the blade who treats combat as a lethal art form.

The Pathfinder: Kingmaker Sword Saint is not an easy class for beginners. It requires meticulous buff management, positioning, and understanding of the critical hit system. But when you land a Maximized, Intensified Shocking Grasp through a 14-20 crit range Estoc, dealing 200+ damage in one round while wearing no armor, you will understand why this archetype is considered one of the most powerful and satisfying builds in the entire game.

Sword Saint ) is widely considered one of the strongest solo and party archetypes in Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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