My name is Inigo Montoya You killed my father Prepare to Die [Archive] - Wizards Community

My name is Inigo Montoya You killed my father Prepare to Die [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Archangel_Arcanis
08-08-06, 02:11 PM I want to recreate Inigo as a d&d character my thoughts so far are to take 1 lvl of ninja(CAv) to get the wis to ac 6 levels of Swashbuckler(CW) and then prc into Duelist(DMG).

I chose to go with ninja to to show that he has studied many forms of fighting and to get him a decent AC since he doesn't wear armor. Thought monk wouldn't fit at all. Swashbuckler since that is the best class that fits him, though ftr instead could be useful for the feats the only thing that Swash offers that is realy good is int to damage. Then Duelist to get int to AC and all the nifty little extras of the class. then probably either ftr or back to swash. Not worried about xp penalty if i go ftr since i will be of such a high level and the party will have lots of magic users that will spend xp makeing items.

Well what do you think. Any suggestions?
Darth_Singe
08-08-06, 04:04 PM Inigo is probably a straight fighter, maybe a level or two of rogue, with some levels in the Duelist prestige class.

I think going the way of the Ninja is probably not very close flavor wise. You have to remember that Combat Expertise also does a lot of the things defense wise that Inigo can do. Plus, when he fought, he wasn't trying to kill Wesley, and he did get his butt handed to him by Count Rugen.

If you wanted to you could also use the Class Defense Bonus from Unearthed Arcana.

I think a better build could be done using D20 modern rules.

Maybe with levels in the following classes: Tough Hero / Dedicated Hero / Smart hero.

Tough hero he would have the Second Wind talent, Dedicated I would definitely say he has the Faith Talent, and as far as Smart goes, Exploit Weakness.

I'd also suggest using the Fractional Base Attack Bonus progression from Unearthed Arcana (I use it in my D20 Pokkyclyspe campaign).

That's my 2 cents.
Nived
08-08-06, 06:11 PM I on the otherhand would say he's a classic Swashbuckler, maybe with a few levels of Duelist.
Tytalus
08-09-06, 02:42 AM I on the otherhand would say he's a classic Swashbuckler, maybe with a few levels of Duelist.

Agreed.

I don't see ninja at all. In fact, armor doesn't seem to be far off - leather armor or a chain shirt should work just fine, flavourwise.
Dark Brandon
08-09-06, 04:14 PM He probably had a level in cleric or or wizard or something, since he had the ability to find trap doors.
club2bash
08-09-06, 06:42 PM I've heard of a rogue variant that base attack bonus equal to it's level but know sneak attack. some levels in this and some levels in swashbuckler should work nicely.
diegofer73
08-10-06, 03:21 AM I believe I have heard that name before on some movie or novel? Refresh my memory please... ;)
ArchMageQuandolf
08-10-06, 03:53 AM Princess bride....heh
arjomanes
08-30-06, 05:23 PM You will probably want to look at the Einhander feat from Players Handbook 2 as that would add important elements to the character's swashbuckling combat style. Also, Combat Acrobat is worth considering.

I think most people are right-on with swashbuckler, with maybe a couple levels of rogue, and then the duelist PrC. Possibly Thief Acrobat PrC, but that isn't really close.

Another option would be straight fighter with the weapon focus/speciailization chain.

I'd avoid spellcasting, TWF, and monk levels as they have none of the flavor of this character.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Archangel_Arcanis 08-08-06, 02:11 PM	I want to recreate Inigo as a d&d character my thoughts so far are to take 1 lvl of ninja(CAv) to get the wis to ac 6 levels of Swashbuckler(CW) and then prc into Duelist(DMG). I chose to go with ninja to to show that he has studied many forms of fighting and to get him a decent AC since he doesn't wear armor. Thought monk wouldn't fit at all. Swashbuckler since that is the best class that fits him, though ftr instead could be useful for the feats the only thing that Swash offers that is realy good is int to damage. Then Duelist to get int to AC and all the nifty little extras of the class. then probably either ftr or back to swash. Not worried about xp penalty if i go ftr since i will be of such a high level and the party will have lots of magic users that will spend xp makeing items. Well what do you think. Any suggestions?
Darth_Singe 08-08-06, 04:04 PM	Inigo is probably a straight fighter, maybe a level or two of rogue, with some levels in the Duelist prestige class. I think going the way of the Ninja is probably not very close flavor wise. You have to remember that Combat Expertise also does a lot of the things defense wise that Inigo can do. Plus, when he fought, he wasn't trying to kill Wesley, and he did get his butt handed to him by Count Rugen. If you wanted to you could also use the Class Defense Bonus from Unearthed Arcana. I think a better build could be done using D20 modern rules. Maybe with levels in the following classes: Tough Hero / Dedicated Hero / Smart hero. Tough hero he would have the Second Wind talent, Dedicated I would definitely say he has the Faith Talent, and as far as Smart goes, Exploit Weakness. I'd also suggest using the Fractional Base Attack Bonus progression from Unearthed Arcana (I use it in my D20 Pokkyclyspe campaign). That's my 2 cents.
Nived 08-08-06, 06:11 PM	I on the otherhand would say he's a classic Swashbuckler, maybe with a few levels of Duelist.
Tytalus 08-09-06, 02:42 AM	I on the otherhand would say he's a classic Swashbuckler, maybe with a few levels of Duelist. Agreed. I don't see ninja at all. In fact, armor doesn't seem to be far off - leather armor or a chain shirt should work just fine, flavourwise.
Dark Brandon 08-09-06, 04:14 PM	He probably had a level in cleric or or wizard or something, since he had the ability to find trap doors.
club2bash 08-09-06, 06:42 PM	I've heard of a rogue variant that base attack bonus equal to it's level but know sneak attack. some levels in this and some levels in swashbuckler should work nicely.
diegofer73 08-10-06, 03:21 AM	I believe I have heard that name before on some movie or novel? Refresh my memory please... ;)
ArchMageQuandolf 08-10-06, 03:53 AM	Princess bride....heh
arjomanes 08-30-06, 05:23 PM	You will probably want to look at the Einhander feat from Players Handbook 2 as that would add important elements to the character's swashbuckling combat style. Also, Combat Acrobat is worth considering. I think most people are right-on with swashbuckler, with maybe a couple levels of rogue, and then the duelist PrC. Possibly Thief Acrobat PrC, but that isn't really close. Another option would be straight fighter with the weapon focus/speciailization chain. I'd avoid spellcasting, TWF, and monk levels as they have none of the flavor of this character.