In most scenarios the maximum level a General will attain during the Varnhold DLC of Pathfinder Kingmaker will be ninth level. With a maximum size party of three (the General, Maegar Varn, Cephal Lorentus) and all experience sharing disabled, it is possible to reach level twelve, but that becomes difficult and burdensome – especially in the final dungeon.

This build assumes an endgame of level 9 to level 12 for the General. However it can easily function efficiently in the main game. If pursuing that option, swap out each instance of scythe selection for the greataxe and aim to acquire the Vanquisher. You will be monster murdering powerhouse with that single change. The overall concept is quite simple: high melee damage, enemy debuffs through intimidation, and reliable late game critical attacks if used in the main quest with the aforementioned greataxe substitution.