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JSooner 11-11-04, 06:17 PM	I have a 2nd edition 10th level thief that I am converting to 3.5. I want him to eventually get the Assassin PC. Right now I am considering going 5 levels thief, 2 levels ranger, 2 levels fighter, and 1 level assassin. I am trying to get the best combination of feats/skills/attack bonus etc., but I am not yet completeley educated on all the various 3.5 rules. Does anyone have some recommendations for me on how to 1) reach the assassin PC and 2) have a pretty bad ass character with great capabilities? Thanks in advance. JS
Marros 11-11-04, 06:21 PM	Try the character optimization thread, actually. But anyway, I say focus your abilities on remaining undetected, then when the moment is right, hitting extremely hard, and then focus on getting out quickly.
PhaedrusXY 11-11-04, 06:36 PM	What books are available? Here is my favorite assassin build: http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=4078961#post4078961 Copy and paste the link into your browser, or scroll down to the 8th post.
JSooner 11-11-04, 08:25 PM	Phaedrus & Marros thanks for the suggestions. My race is half-elf and as I said he is a 2nd edition 10th level thief. So given that what would be you (or anyones) suggestions, level by level of how to build an awesome bountyhunter/assassin character leading or eventually going into the assassin PC? And thanks again for the previous replies. JS
MetalGemini 11-11-04, 08:35 PM	its a bit different that what you started as, but I thought up a Bard/Assassin a while back that was pretty nifty. For 10th level, it would be Bard 7/Assassin 3. Bard gave me the little bit of extra spellcasting I wanted and kept the rogue stealth abilities. Otherwise, you might as well just go Rogue 5/Assassin 5 to maximum sneak attack and spells. If you really want warrior levels, take either Ranger 2 or Fighter 2. Doing both just slows you down. Personally, I'd take ranger levels to get two-weapon fighting and better skills. Bounty Hunter/Assassin idea: Rogue 3/Ranger 2/Assassin 5/Justiciar 10. Justiciar is in Complete Warrior. Have to be lawful evil, but thats the most fun alignment.
JSooner 11-11-04, 10:17 PM	Thanks MetalGemini, thats along the line of what I was looking for. I like your suggestions. I am not not totally comfortable with 3.5 yet so picking all that stuff, deciding feats and skills and everything, alway makes me wonder if I overlooked something or missed something that would help my charcter. JS