32 Point Buy Duskblade...quick thoughts? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Uratoh

05-30-06, 01:27 AM
Going with a Human Duskblade, starting lv 2, have 32 point buy....debating stats:

14/14/12/16/10/10 (2 points left)
or
12/16/12/16/10/10

Build plans involve:
3rd lv: Take 'Shocking Grasp' as main offensive spell through channeling
6-9: Obtain +1 Spell Storing weapon
9th: Take Empower Spell. Empower Shocking Grasps to put in sword, learn Vampiric Touch

Aside from that, not really set on weaponry etc. Probably something finesseable if I go with stats b, making a lv 1 feat be Weapon Finesse.
lyonnyte

05-30-06, 02:15 AM
Was gonna ask this same question but you did it first!

Anyway, I currently use a glaive as a primary weapon...though I'd love to have a spiked chain.

I used the first choice for stat placement.
Karlcullinane

05-30-06, 02:48 AM
One thing I have done with my Duskblade is taking a feat from the DMG2, Apprentice: Spellcasting. This gives you access to a mentor who charges you a fee from 3rd-5th level to level up, but in exchange, you get to swap out one spell per level if you wish, Use Magic Device as a class skill, and at 5th+ you become a Mentor yourself, and you can get yourself a flunkie. I know the Duskblade is tight on skills, but it does at least have the Int synergy.