Initiator archetypes

[dairius_chi]

Something comes to mind with the Dilettante and its Spellstrike mechanic, namely... it doesn't need to be limited much like Spell Combat. Spellstrike allows you to channel a cast spell through a regular attack, to perform a Spellstrike with a Maneuver would require holding the charge of the spell for the following round (or spending a Hero Point, if used, to gain an extra Maneuver that same round), the Dilettante limit break also would allow the casting of a spell through a Maneuver in one round but by basically giving up a potential attack.

Also, any Red Mage taking the Martial Training feats can replicate these same methods... meaning it makes no sense to disallow it specifically for the archetype built around it. And personally, taking two rounds or a Hero Point(or a quickened spell, forgot that one) to pull it off... I'd say is kind of worth it.

That said, I have a suggestion to alter the Eldritch Striker Arcana. Using the Arcana allows you to cast a spell and perform a maneuver as part of the same Standard Action but only for use with Spellstrike. No using this as a workaround to cast Cura and get an attack off at the same time, has to be a damaging or enfeebling spell that can be used via Spellstrike, and has to be a Standard action Strike Maneuver.