Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Sphyre 01-28-07, 01:21 PM	In a campaign coming up I'm going to be playing a melee focused warforged artificer. I do plan on using scrolls and wands when the time comes, but I'm going to be a jack of all trades in general. Now with only medium BAB and a 14 str, Power attack doesn't seem to be as powerful of an option as a full BAB class with 18 str. In the same right, I don't have the rogue's ability to Sneak attack to increase my damage. I do plan on using infusions to add whatever Bane to my weapons, so that increases my enhancement bonus by 2 and adds 2d6 damage. Other than that I'm not thinking of many other ways I can increase my damage, other than straight enhancing my weapons. Not to mention making items that add to my strength. Are there any other options for an artificer that really help boost the melee damage capability? In addition, with only simple weapon proficiency, it would probably be more viable to go sword and board for the extra AC, than the minimal bonus I get on going two hand, right? Then again, I could just make an animated heavy sheild later... I'm also considering taking Exotic Weapon proficiency at level 6 to maybe spice things up a bit, but I'm not sure on anything yet. Anyone want to give me their 2 cents? :) It'd be appriciated.
Caelic 01-28-07, 02:16 PM	Well, how gruesome do you want to be? *Persistent Wraithstrike allows you to pull off huge Power Attacks and still hit consistently. *Persistent Divine Power boosts your BAB and Strength significantly. *Persistent Swift Haste gives you an extra attack on a full attack all day long.
Hanniball 01-28-07, 09:16 PM	There are quite a few good suggestions in the Artificer Handbook. Though, it does concentrate on ranged combat versus melee. Either way...just my 2 cp