Barbarian/Ninja build optimization [Archive] - Wizards Community

Barbarian/Ninja build optimization [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
BoonieDog
12-22-05, 03:17 AM I've been playing D&D for a few years and have, so far, done pretty well with all of the character concepts I've had. However, this latest one has me in a bit of a bind.

So now the info:

- Books Available: "Races" Series (ie, Races of Destiny, etc), "Complete" Series (ie, Complete Adventurer), Corebooks, BoED, Planar Handbook, Miniatures Handbook, Psionics Handbooks, and Unearthed Arcana Traits, Flaws, and Class Variants.

-Basic Concept: The basic idea I have is for a character that doesn't seem threatening at first, but is designed to take out ranged combatants (spell casters and archers mainly). With the basic build I have so far, at level 3 he is capable of disapearing, charging 110ft, and attacking in one move. I haven't decided on stats yet, my group's using 32 point buy. As far as the rest of the build is concerned, I'm not sure of how to progress in a manner that won't leave my character lacking on the battlefield. I've basically thought of three ideas on how to finish it:

Variant Fighter or Rouge to build up the sneak attack for massive damage on the invisible charge.
Regular Fighter with feats for increasing damage, but leave my AC in shambles
Regular Fighter with feats for increasing AC, but leaves me with mediocre damage.

-Build To-Date:

Human Barbarian 1/Ninja 2/??

1 Barbarian (Fast Movement, Rage), Dash, Power Attack
2 Ninja
3 Ninja (Ghost Step), Reckless Charge
4 ????

Any ideas on where to go from here would be appreciated.
jstorrie
12-22-05, 03:31 AM You'll probably find more synergy between Psychic Warrior and Ninja than Barbarian and Ninja. Having access to Hustle, Psionic Lion's Charge and the psionic feats definitely ups your ability to quickly deal one crushing blow to the weak point in an enemy formation.
Gerdreg
12-22-05, 07:18 AM I agree with the above. A strong first strike charge should include Pounce or Lion's Charge in some form. Also, you may want to consider Scout, Highland Stalker, or Peregrine Runner for Skirmish damage.
Aramas
12-22-05, 11:49 AM Ghostfaced Killer would be appropriate for this build as well.
Surreal
12-24-05, 07:37 PM I like the preface of Barbarian 2/Scout 5. It gives you evasion and improved uncanny dodge, +20' land speed, skirmish, rage, and all your other class goodies.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
BoonieDog 12-22-05, 03:17 AM	I've been playing D&D for a few years and have, so far, done pretty well with all of the character concepts I've had. However, this latest one has me in a bit of a bind. So now the info: - Books Available: "Races" Series (ie, Races of Destiny, etc), "Complete" Series (ie, Complete Adventurer), Corebooks, BoED, Planar Handbook, Miniatures Handbook, Psionics Handbooks, and Unearthed Arcana Traits, Flaws, and Class Variants. -Basic Concept: The basic idea I have is for a character that doesn't seem threatening at first, but is designed to take out ranged combatants (spell casters and archers mainly). With the basic build I have so far, at level 3 he is capable of disapearing, charging 110ft, and attacking in one move. I haven't decided on stats yet, my group's using 32 point buy. As far as the rest of the build is concerned, I'm not sure of how to progress in a manner that won't leave my character lacking on the battlefield. I've basically thought of three ideas on how to finish it: Variant Fighter or Rouge to build up the sneak attack for massive damage on the invisible charge. Regular Fighter with feats for increasing damage, but leave my AC in shambles Regular Fighter with feats for increasing AC, but leaves me with mediocre damage. -Build To-Date: Human Barbarian 1/Ninja 2/?? 1 Barbarian (Fast Movement, Rage), Dash, Power Attack 2 Ninja 3 Ninja (Ghost Step), Reckless Charge 4 ???? Any ideas on where to go from here would be appreciated.
jstorrie 12-22-05, 03:31 AM	You'll probably find more synergy between Psychic Warrior and Ninja than Barbarian and Ninja. Having access to Hustle, Psionic Lion's Charge and the psionic feats definitely ups your ability to quickly deal one crushing blow to the weak point in an enemy formation.
Gerdreg 12-22-05, 07:18 AM	I agree with the above. A strong first strike charge should include Pounce or Lion's Charge in some form. Also, you may want to consider Scout, Highland Stalker, or Peregrine Runner for Skirmish damage.
Aramas 12-22-05, 11:49 AM	Ghostfaced Killer would be appropriate for this build as well.
Surreal 12-24-05, 07:37 PM	I like the preface of Barbarian 2/Scout 5. It gives you evasion and improved uncanny dodge, +20' land speed, skirmish, rage, and all your other class goodies.