BARD/FIGHTER... maybe? [Archive] - Wizards Community

BARD/FIGHTER... maybe? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
ericSHINRA
04-19-06, 10:46 AM I'm going to be playing a Bard in my next campaign and while they're decent when it comes to ranged combat, I want my Bard to be a melee combatant. Thus, I've been debating on having him take levels of fighter to increase his prowess in this field.

His stats I believe should work as follows based on what I rolled:
STR- 16
DEX- 14
CON- 15
WIS- 10
INT- 17
CHA- 18

If anyone has any ideas or thoughts on how to make this character a reality, I could really use your help. In terms of Skill Points, my DM provides a +5 Bonus at 1st Level and +1 bonus point at each following level.

Also, we recieve one bonus Feat from the DM at 1st Level.
I do want him to take the Two Weapon Fighting Feat.
DDogwood
04-19-06, 11:09 AM Right now, your character doesn't qualify for Two-Weapon Fighting (requires Dex 15). You could take Ranger levels instead of Fighter levels; just be aware that your spellcasting will be hindered by wielding two one-handed weapons.

I think you should look at the Warchanter from Complete Warrior. It's a Bard PrC that gives up spellcasting advancement for better fighting abilities.
ericSHINRA
04-19-06, 11:11 AM Ah, yes.
I suppose your are right. Yeah, I guess I will look into that.

The thing is... I dont want to give up spellcasting entirely.
ninjarabbit
04-19-06, 03:41 PM bard8/fighter1/spellsword1/sublimechord2/eldrtichknight8

17 BAB, 9th level spells, and 2 bonus feats
Khazra Reborn
04-19-06, 04:02 PM bard3/paladin4/bard>end is pretty god with devoted peformer, largely due to cha synergy. Im also a big fan of tossing marshal1 in there for over the top aura and then claws of the leopard from CV as it means you get cha>damage on a charge and full attack charges.
Both make great use of an 18 cha.
SpartanMD
04-20-06, 12:24 PM bard3/paladin4/bard>end is pretty god with devoted peformer, largely due to cha synergy. Im also a big fan of tossing marshal1 in there for over the top aura and then claws of the leopard from CV as it means you get cha>damage on a charge and full attack charges.
Both make great use of an 18 cha.

The other thing you might want to consider is using those Turn attempts you get from pal 4 for holy might from Complete Warrior.
Senevri
04-20-06, 03:07 PM Alignment switch problem?

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
ericSHINRA 04-19-06, 10:46 AM	I'm going to be playing a Bard in my next campaign and while they're decent when it comes to ranged combat, I want my Bard to be a melee combatant. Thus, I've been debating on having him take levels of fighter to increase his prowess in this field. His stats I believe should work as follows based on what I rolled: STR- 16 DEX- 14 CON- 15 WIS- 10 INT- 17 CHA- 18 If anyone has any ideas or thoughts on how to make this character a reality, I could really use your help. In terms of Skill Points, my DM provides a +5 Bonus at 1st Level and +1 bonus point at each following level. Also, we recieve one bonus Feat from the DM at 1st Level. I do want him to take the Two Weapon Fighting Feat.
DDogwood 04-19-06, 11:09 AM	Right now, your character doesn't qualify for Two-Weapon Fighting (requires Dex 15). You could take Ranger levels instead of Fighter levels; just be aware that your spellcasting will be hindered by wielding two one-handed weapons. I think you should look at the Warchanter from Complete Warrior. It's a Bard PrC that gives up spellcasting advancement for better fighting abilities.
ericSHINRA 04-19-06, 11:11 AM	Ah, yes. I suppose your are right. Yeah, I guess I will look into that. The thing is... I dont want to give up spellcasting entirely.
ninjarabbit 04-19-06, 03:41 PM	bard8/fighter1/spellsword1/sublimechord2/eldrtichknight8 17 BAB, 9th level spells, and 2 bonus feats
Khazra Reborn 04-19-06, 04:02 PM	bard3/paladin4/bard>end is pretty god with devoted peformer, largely due to cha synergy. Im also a big fan of tossing marshal1 in there for over the top aura and then claws of the leopard from CV as it means you get cha>damage on a charge and full attack charges. Both make great use of an 18 cha.
SpartanMD 04-20-06, 12:24 PM	bard3/paladin4/bard>end is pretty god with devoted peformer, largely due to cha synergy. Im also a big fan of tossing marshal1 in there for over the top aura and then claws of the leopard from CV as it means you get cha>damage on a charge and full attack charges. Both make great use of an 18 cha. The other thing you might want to consider is using those Turn attempts you get from pal 4 for holy might from Complete Warrior.
Senevri 04-20-06, 03:07 PM	Alignment switch problem?