Annointed Knight! [Archive] - Wizards Community

Annointed Knight! [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
_sl0t_
08-02-06, 10:18 AM A few questions:

Is it worth to waste a feat just to get one level of this class and get DR 3/-?
If you think it isn't, is there any other easier way to get this or do you just think DR 3 isn't much?

Is it worth to get one level on this class to get 1 point ability increase?

Is it worth to get 4 levels on this class to get both the DR and the ability increase?

Do you think any of the Annoint weapon abilities worth progressing on this PrC?

If you take Vow of Poverty, can you get levels in Annointed Knight and keep your Ancestral Weapon? My guess is that you would use a feat to get the Ancestral Weapon, get into the class then donate the sword and never make the magic oils for weapon you are allowed to.

Thanks!
_sl0t_
08-02-06, 08:42 PM :bump:
don't be shy! come reply any of my questions. :D
Banaticus
08-02-06, 08:54 PM Is "Ancestral Weapon" on the list of items allowed by Vow of Poverty? No. So, knowing that, answer that last question yourself.
pascuahl
08-02-06, 09:57 PM It depends on how you want to play your character.
Do the benefits of ancestral weapon synergize with those of kensai levels?
_sl0t_
08-02-06, 10:22 PM In my case I don't have levels in kensai and don't plan to get any, so it doesn't matter. But I checked the class anyway and I think there isn't any synergy between both.
Surreal
08-03-06, 02:34 AM The synergy comes from the fact that you will eventually have a weapon with greater that +10 worth of enhancements on it. This is normally impossible before epic.

Regarding your other questions:
- damage reduction is rarely worth it unless you typically fight anklebiters or can get your DR into the 10+ range
- increasing a stat by a single point is... either good or worthless

Personally, I would take the following self annointments:
- inspired strike: An extra attacks with no penalty? and as a free action? Yes please! I'm sure this can be abused somehow
- call to battle: for the bonus to attack rolls, great with power attack and/or pounce, and/or with the above
- celestial strategy: for combat reflexes

weapon oils:
- good weapon: useful if you're fighting evil outsiders with DR/good
- Unicorn's blood: especially if you can get a lot of attacks or go for subdual
- and the others are dependant on if your DM likes to destroy your weapons

Overall I think it's a decent class, and any full BAB class which grants good Will saves is worth considering.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
_sl0t_ 08-02-06, 10:18 AM	A few questions: Is it worth to waste a feat just to get one level of this class and get DR 3/-? If you think it isn't, is there any other easier way to get this or do you just think DR 3 isn't much? Is it worth to get one level on this class to get 1 point ability increase? Is it worth to get 4 levels on this class to get both the DR and the ability increase? Do you think any of the Annoint weapon abilities worth progressing on this PrC? If you take Vow of Poverty, can you get levels in Annointed Knight and keep your Ancestral Weapon? My guess is that you would use a feat to get the Ancestral Weapon, get into the class then donate the sword and never make the magic oils for weapon you are allowed to. Thanks!
_sl0t_ 08-02-06, 08:42 PM	:bump: don't be shy! come reply any of my questions. :D
Banaticus 08-02-06, 08:54 PM	Is "Ancestral Weapon" on the list of items allowed by Vow of Poverty? No. So, knowing that, answer that last question yourself.
pascuahl 08-02-06, 09:57 PM	It depends on how you want to play your character. Do the benefits of ancestral weapon synergize with those of kensai levels?
_sl0t_ 08-02-06, 10:22 PM	In my case I don't have levels in kensai and don't plan to get any, so it doesn't matter. But I checked the class anyway and I think there isn't any synergy between both.
Surreal 08-03-06, 02:34 AM	The synergy comes from the fact that you will eventually have a weapon with greater that +10 worth of enhancements on it. This is normally impossible before epic. Regarding your other questions: - damage reduction is rarely worth it unless you typically fight anklebiters or can get your DR into the 10+ range - increasing a stat by a single point is... either good or worthless Personally, I would take the following self annointments: - inspired strike: An extra attacks with no penalty? and as a free action? Yes please! I'm sure this can be abused somehow - call to battle: for the bonus to attack rolls, great with power attack and/or pounce, and/or with the above - celestial strategy: for combat reflexes weapon oils: - good weapon: useful if you're fighting evil outsiders with DR/good - Unicorn's blood: especially if you can get a lot of attacks or go for subdual - and the others are dependant on if your DM likes to destroy your weapons Overall I think it's a decent class, and any full BAB class which grants good Will saves is worth considering.