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Old French Admiral 01-18-04, 08:17 PM	Okay, I was in a rush to make this guy last night, so I didn't have too much time to think about the the build, but here it is: Human 1 Barb/2 Fighter Stats: STR- 18 DEX- 15 CON- 15 INT- 13 WIS- 12 CHA- 10 Feats: [Bonus Feats in brackets] Human- EWP: Heavy Poleaxe 1- Extended Rage 2- [Combat Reflexes] 3- Extra Rage, [Dodge] Equipment of note at the moment: -Heavy Poleaxe +1 -Breastplate, Spiked MW -CLW Potion (x2) So, any suggestions for my future? Books available for use at this point include CW, MH, PHB, DMG I'm thinking of maybe taking 2 levels of Tactical Fighter (for Sidestep and Flanker). This will require me to take Power Attack and Cleave. At this point, I'll probably take them at levels 5 and 6 (former: bonus feat for level 4 fighter; latter: Character level 6 feat). Please, give my any and all suggestions you have. No idea is too crazy (this particular DM is very, um... easy-going, shall we say). -Old French Admiral Oh, also, I've already played him, so I can't change anything already there.
LordShade 01-19-04, 02:03 AM	I'm not sure what a heavy poleaxe is, but you might want to consider switching to halberd so you can take the Spinning Halberd fighting style. Extra attacks are always good.
TheOtherGuy 01-19-04, 05:05 AM	A reach weapon really comes into its own with Spring Attack and Whirlwind Attack. (in addition to Combat Reflexes) Spring Attack (move back, attack, move back again.... they advance, its an AoO.) Move forward, smack them, back up. Get into a position to threaten a couple people. This just really opens up the options for you. Whirlwind... along with power attack (or alternately use power attack + cleave)... you can just clear the floor of minions. With those in hand... you might push into weapon master a bit (since you have most of the pre-reqs.) That lets you really be dangerous against the BBEG, after you finish mopping the floor of minions.
Simpi 01-19-04, 05:20 AM	Originally posted by TheOtherGuy Whirlwind... along with power attack, cleave... you can just clear the floor of minions. Nope. Cannot use extra attacks granted by other feats when using whirlwind. WHIRLWIND ATTACK [GENERAL] Prerequisites: Dex 13, Int 13, Combat Expertise, Dodge, Mobility, Spring Attack, base attack bonus +4. Benefit: When you use the full attack action, you can give up your regular attacks and instead make one melee attack at your full base attack bonus against each opponent within reach. When you use the Whirlwind Attack feat, you also forfeit any bonus or extra attacks granted by other feats, spells, or abilities. Special: A fighter may select Whirlwind Attack as one of his fighter bonus feats.
TheOtherGuy 01-19-04, 05:53 AM	yah, fixed that to make it more clear.