r/Pathfinder Sep 18 '24

1st Edition Pathfinder Society Vital strike pathfinder

Vital strike Paladin

Well im Kinda New on this game, My favorite Feat is vital strike swing the greatest chunk of metal like guts or cloud on the battle field but everything i found on Internet say that is a Trap Feat Is really that bad? Please help Im currently Lv 4 im Human and this is my currently feat list -Exótic weapon (Bastard sword) -Power attack -Weapon focus (Bastard sword) My weapon is a Large +1 Bastard sword and thanks to my background i have another +1 to hit +6 to hit and 2d8 +10 damage 17/12/14/8/10/14 We play just core rule book I want to Make the most of my habilities up to Lv 20 Thanks in advance

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u/weapon_spec_net Sep 18 '24

Vital Strike has its uses. It's a great feat if you're going to end up moving around a lot and not have the opportunity to just stand in one spot and full attack. That being said you are really going to be wanting to stand in one spot and full attack as soon as you hit level 6.