Knowledgeable Warrior-type [Archive] - Wizards Community

Knowledgeable Warrior-type [Archive] - Wizards Community

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SmiloDan
06-25-05, 12:38 AM Hi! We're starting a new campaign next week at level 2. There are 3 people in the party, and we're starting out in the army. The campaign is supposedly going to be very investigative. I think the other PCs are going to be a dwarf bard and some kind of power gamer spell caster. I want to play a warrior-type that is knowledgeable. Here are some ideas I'm kind of working on.

1. Ranger: dungeoneering, geography, nature. Survival too, plus Listen, Search, Spot. Not a bad skill set.
2. Paladin: nobility, religion. Also Diplomacy and Sense Motive.
3. Monk: arcana and religion; Tumble, Listen, Sense Motive, Spot, Diplomacy. I really like the skill set, but one of the other players really hates monks and I probably wouldn't hear the end of it.
4. Rogue: local, decipher script, gather info, bluff, sense motive, search, listen, spot, intimidate, tumble, etc etc.

If we end up lacking a primary spell chucker, I'm considering a wizard (diviner) /lore master. But that's neither here nor there.

We're starting out at 2nd level. I'll probably play human. We're allowed Core, Complete, Book of Exalted Deeds, and some Faerun stuff. I only own core, so I want to stick to that....but a Scout might be fun too.

I just got done playing a 16th level druid and a 17th level Cloistered Cleric/Radiant Servant of Pelor, so I'm looking to get away from the divine casters.

All I really know about the world is there are no dragons and no Summoning spells (maybe the planes are blocked or non-existent).

Well, I got a week to think about it, but I'd like some input.
arson
06-27-05, 01:42 PM First off, what kind of 'knowledgeable' do you seek; ie, in what field? if you want knowledge in war or strategy, a fighter or paladin does that well enough with some ranks in knowledge. The ranger or druid gets knowledge relating to the wild. Swashbuckler might be an interesting choice. A bard with the right stats and feats can be a warrior knowledgeable in 'most anything.
Also, how fast do you expect to progress in levels? You might want to consider some Ftr/Wiz gish, which potentially gives you a smart, powerful character who knows a lot and can investigate fairly well esp with magical aid.
Saihtam
06-28-05, 07:21 AM If you need knowledge I suggest a ranger-type character. If it's more about investigating and finding and figuring out things I'd suggest a rogue-type character.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
SmiloDan 06-25-05, 12:38 AM	Hi! We're starting a new campaign next week at level 2. There are 3 people in the party, and we're starting out in the army. The campaign is supposedly going to be very investigative. I think the other PCs are going to be a dwarf bard and some kind of power gamer spell caster. I want to play a warrior-type that is knowledgeable. Here are some ideas I'm kind of working on. 1. Ranger: dungeoneering, geography, nature. Survival too, plus Listen, Search, Spot. Not a bad skill set. 2. Paladin: nobility, religion. Also Diplomacy and Sense Motive. 3. Monk: arcana and religion; Tumble, Listen, Sense Motive, Spot, Diplomacy. I really like the skill set, but one of the other players really hates monks and I probably wouldn't hear the end of it. 4. Rogue: local, decipher script, gather info, bluff, sense motive, search, listen, spot, intimidate, tumble, etc etc. If we end up lacking a primary spell chucker, I'm considering a wizard (diviner) /lore master. But that's neither here nor there. We're starting out at 2nd level. I'll probably play human. We're allowed Core, Complete, Book of Exalted Deeds, and some Faerun stuff. I only own core, so I want to stick to that....but a Scout might be fun too. I just got done playing a 16th level druid and a 17th level Cloistered Cleric/Radiant Servant of Pelor, so I'm looking to get away from the divine casters. All I really know about the world is there are no dragons and no Summoning spells (maybe the planes are blocked or non-existent). Well, I got a week to think about it, but I'd like some input.
arson 06-27-05, 01:42 PM	First off, what kind of 'knowledgeable' do you seek; ie, in what field? if you want knowledge in war or strategy, a fighter or paladin does that well enough with some ranks in knowledge. The ranger or druid gets knowledge relating to the wild. Swashbuckler might be an interesting choice. A bard with the right stats and feats can be a warrior knowledgeable in 'most anything. Also, how fast do you expect to progress in levels? You might want to consider some Ftr/Wiz gish, which potentially gives you a smart, powerful character who knows a lot and can investigate fairly well esp with magical aid.
Saihtam 06-28-05, 07:21 AM	If you need knowledge I suggest a ranger-type character. If it's more about investigating and finding and figuring out things I'd suggest a rogue-type character.