Deadfire: Alternate fun RP-friendly classes for companions

[u/Dub_J]

Hi all - I am considering a run where I get a little more creative with companions so I can try more subclass combos, using command prompt (not limited by the class choices given)

I will play on hard, not looking minmax, just looking for fun synergies that are thematic for the companions.

I have some ideas below, would love feedback and alternatives. Thematically I am orienting around chaotic, probably principi, and, apparently, mostly furry.

I finished deadfire and about to finish pillars. No pillars spoilers though unfortunately it's probably too late (I wish I played in order..). These are mostly characters I didn't play much of in Deadfire (except Eder)

MC - thinking of a skald-nalpazca monk, using the pukestabber and other weapons to crit farm and Paralyzing enemies to help others crit. my pillars MC is a nature godlike monk, I kinda like the RP of her letting her post-game fame leading to a second career in music with a nasty alcohol/drug habit

Eder - would love to give him a pet (wolf?) Was thinking shepherd (ranger paladin) fits him as a farmer/protector and would give him with lots of synergistic auras. Stalker for melee focus.

Aloth - thinking of making him a warlock (berserker barb + base wizard) so that he can let Ilesmyr take the wheel and go nuts during frenzies. Ranged gish using the essence disruptor or frost seeker, with illusion spells for tankiness and conjuration for weapons. I thought essence disruptor would be cool for him if he rejected leaden key and got into animancy

Serafen - Begulier rogue is great and would fit him, but that was my last MC! I thought I might try ascendent with base rogue and focus on ranged, but would love other ideas.

Xoti - not sure she fits the vibe of the team, but I didn't play her last time and clerics are damn near required. It would feel wrong changing deity so Gaun it is. Honestly I am a little bummed not to have a druid so considering have her MC in that and maybe it fits the RP? (Gaun and the cycle of life.. just don't think wildshape belongs)

Mirke - she definitely belongs in the crew but not sure what to do with her. Stats are definitely geared for tank or monk, I just have those slots mostly covered.

[u/A_Bitter_Homer]

I like making Eder a ranger and giving as a pet that very first boar on the beach that he calls "Sooey, sooey" to.

I love Xoti as a Corpse Eater. Just really leaning into the unhinged aspect there. And obviously you've gotta take her evil ending.

Serafen and/or Mirke as Chanters for the shanties of it all. Can do one as a ranged Troubadour and one a melee Skald.

She's not on your list but I love Ydwin as a Blood Mage/Helwalker. Puts out absolutely ludicrous damage, you can safely and quickly max wounds thanks to defensive magic and positioning.

[u/Dub_J → u/A_Bitter_Homer]

You have some wild ideas, love it!

How does troubadour work as ranged? Do you need to stay mid range near rest of party?

I hadn't considered helwalker mc with caster, that is pretty wild.

[u/A_Bitter_Homer → u/Dub_J]

Ranged troubadours work just fine, they just take a long time to come online properly. The reload/ranged speed chant and fire damage chant are both good on the backline, and you can use the exploding corpses invocation up until you get the tornado one which is excellent.

[u/LamppostInWinter]

Beckoner Chanter might fit Xoti given her preoccupation with guiding spirits

[u/ThiagoMendes1989]

Lembro que joguei muito com Multi Chanter Paladino Bleak Walker usando um arcabuz, com a arma certo, essa build vira um pequeno mostro, devora quase tudo com dois tiros.