The witch stalker, Amaterasu, is a character known for her relentless pursuit of witches. She is a fearsome and powerful hunter who stops at nothing to eradicate these magical beings from existence. Amaterasu possesses incredible strength and agility, making her a formidable opponent in combat. She is skilled in a wide range of weapons and magic, giving her the upper hand in battles against witches. Her determination and unwavering resolve ensure that she never gives up the hunt, no matter the odds stacked against her. Amaterasu's backstory is shrouded in mystery, adding to her enigmatic aura.
Amaterasu's backstory is shrouded in mystery, adding to her enigmatic aura. Some say she was once a witch herself, but she turned her back on her kind and vowed to eliminate them all. Others believe she was wronged by witches in her past and seeks vengeance.
Character creation: Itachi Uchiha
In tribute to one of my favorite character of all time, Itachi Uchiha, I decided to create him in Pathfinder. Please note that this build is my interpretation of how I perceive him. This build is RAW legit. So without further introduction, here's the build.
Itachi Uchiha - LN
Level 18 (10 sorcerer 'Sage archetype'/ 7 Demoniac / 1 Monk)
Bloodline: Arcane
Stats* High fantasy
STR: 14
DEX: 22
CON: 20
INT: 26
WIS: 20
CHA: 14
* This is an endgame build, so I have a Belt of Physical Perfection +6 and a Headband of Mental Superiority +6
AC: 35 (10+6'dex'+5'wis'+4'mage armor'+5'ring'+5'amulet')
Initiative: 8 (6'dex'+2'reactionary')
Saving Throws:
FORT: 19 (9'base'+5'con'+5'cloak')
REF: 18 (7'base'+6'dex'+5'cloack')
WILL: 23 (11'base'+5'wis'+5'cloak'+2'Iron will')
FEATS*: Still spell, silent spell, iron will, demonic obedience, intensified spell, maximize spell, spell perfection (disintegrate), spell perfection (freezing sphere), spell focus (evo), spell focus greater (evo), deflect arrow.
*You can add craft wonderous item if you feel like the price of your items will be to expensive. Also, still spell and silent spell are just great to have in general if you're a sorcerer but are not required for this build. You can replace those feats by Improved initiative or the Spell penetration chain.
Sharingan
The Sharingan grants it's wielder two broad abilities. The "Eye of insight" and the "Eye of Hypnotism". Basically, it gives it's wielder more power and power in Pathfinder is represented by a bonus to a stats. This is why the demoniac prestige class is for me the best choice to mimic the Sharingan. First of all, you get a demonic mark that can be represented by the Sharingan in your eyes. Second, when you activate your Energumen ability "Sharingan" you gain a profane bonus of +6 to a stats. what more can I say. The only thing is that you'll have to negotiate with your gamemaster since you need to be Chaotic Evil to have access to this prestige class. I, for my part, told my GM that I had killed my clan for the sake of my country and that's how I got my Sharingan. I also told him that I wanted to create Itachi so he understood my motives. In the end, he allowed me to get this prestige class even if I was LN but he removed my ability to summon demons that I gain with the class which I thought was fair.
Amaterasu
Amaterasu produces black flames at the focal point of the user's vision. In most situations, this makes Amaterasu impossible to avoid. However, if the target can move fast enough to prevent being focused on, Amaterasu will miss them when it's cast. For me, the equivalence of Amaterasu in Pathfinder is Disintegrate. In order to hit with disintegrate, you need to make a ranged touch attack roll which is perfect because Amaterasu can miss if the target is fast enough to dodge the hit. Disintegrate deals a lot of damage. If the target fails his fortitude save, the spell deals 2d6 per caster level. That's 36D6. Since we took spell perfection (disintegrate), we can maximize for free all our disintegrate and combine with a rod of persistent spell. it's deadly. 36d6 maximized is 216 dmg. Since disintegrate also destroy walls of force and other stuff, it fits the idea that Amaterasu's flames burn forever. The way I roleplay disintegrate is instead of firing a "ray out of my finger", I fire a "ray out of my eyes". OFC the whole eye thing doesn't work if I'm grapple but you get the point.
Demonic Illusion: Mirage Crow
This genjutsu traps a victim in a powerful illusion. When used, the genjutsu projects a torrent of crows, leaving the opponent at the user's mercy. The spell scripted hallucination is the equivalent of this technique. What's great about this spell is that if the target fails his will save, he starts to hallucinate. Note that unlike Major image, the target is the only one who sees the hallucination. I use it to make the target see a horde of crows flying around him. Note that for all illusion spells, I suggest you speak with your GM to see what you can and cannot do since illusion spells usually have no limits. In my case, my GM decided that if my target was affected by the spell, he would have a lot of penalties (on AR, AC, Saves, etc.) a little bit like the witch abilities to cackle and misfortune but way better. Honestly at this level there are so many "save or die" spells that this is a legit ruling.
Fire release: great fireball technique
The spell fireball is the equivalent of this technique. You can use the trait Magical lineage on that spell and add the metamagic Intensified spell for free to make it better over time.
Fire release: Dragon breath's
The spell dragon breath's is the equivalent of this technique. You can use the trait Magical lineage on that spell instead to add the metamagic Intensified spell for free to make it better over time.
Water release: Water bullet technique
The spell cold ice strike is the equivalent of this technique. you basically fire a blast flurry of ice sliver from your hands that affect every target in a 30-ft. line and deals 1d6 pts of cold damage per caster level. and it's a swift action!
Water release: Dragon bullet technique
The spell cone of cold and the spell freezing sphere are the equivalents of this technique. I decided to take the feat spell perfection (freezing sphere) because adding the metamagic maximize to this spell for free is FUN TIME. 40 ft radius burst of love!
Shadow clone technique
Lower level, the spell mirror image is the perfect equivalent of this technique. When you get higher level, you can use projected image which allows you to create a clone of yourself that you can project your senses into to talk, move and even cast spells while your real body is hiding somewhere. Mislead is also a great spell to consider.
Tsukuyomi
Tsukuyomi requires eye contact to be performed, trapping the target within an illusion completely under the user's control. Itachi's prowess with the technique has allowed him to alter the perception of time with ease within the genjutsu to make a few seconds seem like many days as a means to torture the target. This results in the victim suffering psychological trauma that incapacitates them for a considerable period of time. The equivalent of this spell, in my opinion, is phantasmal killer. On paper, it might not be the best spell since the target has to make two saves but since it's a powerful illusion that kills the target psychologically (from fear) I decided to go with it.
Izanami
Whilst under the effects of the technique, the target stands motionlessly as the loop of events continually replays inside their mind. However, because this technique was created to reprimand and save the users of Izanagi, the victim is able to escape the infinite loop if they can acknowledge the real results of their actions and in doing so, accept their fate. The spell MAZE is the equivalent of this technique. I love the fact that the target is stuck in a maze and must make an intel check to escape it. They have to accept their fate if they want to escape the maze. ;)
Susanoo
Finally. the ability we were all waiting for. Since we went down the path of the sorcerer, there's not a lot of option that mimics this technique. The best option I found was Firey body. This spell transforms your body into living flame. You are immune to blindness, critical hits, ability score damage, deafness, disease, drowning, electricity, poison, stunning, and all spells that affect your physiology or respiration. You take only half damage from acid or electricity. It's not the best equivalent of Susanoo but I don't think Pathfinder was meant to have something that overpowered lol.
Conclusion
Since in Pathfinder you cant be "good" in everything, I chose the Jutsu path. With this build, your BAB is somewhere between 12 and 16 unbuffed which sucks at higher levels. The main focus of this build is to Blast with evo spells, C.C with powerful illusions and buff your team with spells like Haste, Heroism, and so on.
With this build, you need the trait magical knack to gain that extra 2 caster level that you lose with the first level of Demoniac and Monk.
Battle simulations
Round 1
Free action: activate Sharingan (Energumen) to gain +6 profane bonus to intelligence
Move action: position myself on the battlefield
Swift action: Water release: water bullet technique!! (cold ice strike)
Standard action: Water release: water dragon bullet technique (Maximized freezing sphere)
Before round 2: You make a couple of saves and fortunately, your saves are good so you succeed. Then the boss is piss so he decides to charge you and hit (35 AC is only good to dodge the lowest BAB hit at this level)
Round 2
5 foot step so you don't declare AoO
Standard if boss main save is not fort: Fool. feel the eternal flames of hell! AMATERASU! (Maximized Persistent Disintegrate) The DC is 27.
Standard if boss main save is fort: Accept your fate. you are weak! Izanami. (Maze)
Swift: Maybe another Water release: water bullet technique!! (cold ice strike) for fun time
Thank you for taking the time to read all this! I hope you liked the build and I would love to see your comments on whether you would change something or how you would create Itachi in Pathfinder.
May the force be with you!
Swift action: Water release: water bullet technique!! (cold ice strike)
Whatever the truth may be, it is clear that she possesses a deep and personal grudge against these magical beings. Despite her relentless pursuit, Amaterasu is not without her flaws. Her obsession with hunting witches has consumed her life, leaving little room for any other pursuits or relationships. She is a solitary figure, always on the move, tracking her prey. This isolation takes a toll on her mental and emotional well-being, making her a complex and multi-dimensional character. Amaterasu's appearance reflects her dark and mysterious nature. Clad in black armor and wielding a deadly blade, she strikes fear into the hearts of witches. Her stoic expression and piercing gaze convey her relentless determination and unwavering purpose. In conclusion, the witch stalker Amaterasu is a complex and formidable character known for her unwavering pursuit of witches. Her relentless nature and unwavering resolve make her a fearsome opponent, while her isolation and inner turmoil add depth to her character. Whether she seeks vengeance or redemption, Amaterasu remains a relentless force in her mission to eradicate witches from existence..
Reviews for "The Witch Stalker's Code: Amaterasu's Guiding Principles"
1. John - 2/5
I really wanted to like "The Witch Stalker Amaterasu", but I found it to be quite disappointing. The plot had promise, but the execution fell flat for me. The characters lacked depth and development, making it difficult to connect with them. Additionally, the pacing was uneven, with long stretches of inaction followed by rushed, confusing sequences. Overall, I found the book to be underwhelming and it did not live up to my expectations.
2. Sarah - 1/5
I must confess that "The Witch Stalker Amaterasu" was a complete waste of my time. The writing was uninspired and amateurish, filled with clichés and awkward dialogue. The world-building was weak and inconsistent, leaving me confused and disengaged. The protagonist lacked agency and seemed to stumble through the story without any real purpose. Overall, this book failed to captivate me and I cannot recommend it to anyone seeking a well-crafted fantasy novel.
3. Michael - 2/5
"The Witch Stalker Amaterasu" had potential, but unfortunately, it fell short for me. The story started off promising, but it quickly became predictable and lacked originality. The main characters were one-dimensional and their motivations felt contrived. The prose was overly descriptive, slowing down the pace of the narrative unnecessarily. While the concept of witch hunting was intriguing, it failed to deliver a compelling and unique storyline. I was ultimately left wanting more from this book.
4. Emily - 2/5
I had high hopes for "The Witch Stalker Amaterasu", but it ultimately left me disappointed. The writing style felt clumsy and uninspired, making it difficult to become immersed in the story. The characters were flat and lacked depth, making it hard to care about their journey. The plot meandered without clear direction, leaving me frustrated and unengaged. Overall, I found this book to be lacking in originality and execution, and I would not recommend it to fans of the genre.