Bloodeyes I previously said you don't need Improved Critical if you're using Bloodhound, but I was misled by the item database which lists the Keen quality on the weapon. It actually doesn't have Keen. So you need to get Improved Critical, or enchant Bloodhound with Keen using CMI mod.
I have improved critical in my build at level 13. Until then I plan to use my magus ability with enduring blade to keep my dueling sword keen. I'm hesitant to post said build here because I've gotten to a point where I'm actually playing the game and don't want to fall back into the vicious cycle of endless respecs. It seems fine.
Nothing too imaginative just lots of sword damage + hit chance and pretty good AC. Some casting. I can't get icy prison from the look of it it's not on the magus spell list on the wiki so it's probably not something I can learn. Oh well. Dubuffs aren't make or break for Lematte now that he's a sword saint. He starts with 19 base dex and increases to 24. He starts with 18 int which doesn't increase. Not bothering with spells with saves. Buffs and touch spells. Metamagic empower + maximize. That kind of thing. Big dueling sword damage and personal buffs are the focus. I like this class a lot. Getting INT bonus to AC (capped at level) is like having a lesser version of a monk dip. I think it's a good option for a chaotic neutral guy like him. Between that, his dex and personal buffs he should be a fine front liner. Plus he functions from level 1 which is a joy compared to other dex builds I've done.
Oh and he adds he ends up doing extra attacks of opportunity equal to his int bonus and the description says it stacks with combat reflexes. That sounds hilariously good so he's getting outflank and combat reflexes. Wanted to give him greater trip as well but it's four feats to do that as a dex guy so i decided just to focus on sword damage stuff instead. The casting kind of blows on this subclass but it gets some amazing things to compensate for that. I love it.
