Bone Knight (How the heck do I make this as good as a cleric?) [Archive] - Wizards Community

Bone Knight (How the heck do I make this as good as a cleric?) [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Warlock33
08-01-06, 07:08 PM Bael, Last Rider of Anthein

Str:18
Dex:13
Con:15
Int:14
Cha:15
Wis:16

Cleric3/Paladin(CG)2/BoneKnight1

Domains War and death.
DeathTouch d6/caster level.
Weapon Focus Falchion.

HP d8x3, d10x3 +12 = 63

(human) Mounted combat
1.Spirited charge
3.Power Attack
6.???

Bab5

Rebuke Undead
Divine Grace
AuraOfgood
Lay On Hands
Smite 1/day (+2 to hit, +3 dmg.)

+1 Keen Falchion: +11 2d4+7 damage
::::::::::

I was wondering what sort of spells to equip him with, and what 6th level feat to take. I was kinda planning on taking a houseruled "Paladin bond" feat at 9th level (kinda like natural bond) to offset the 3 levels of cleric interfering with my mounts abilities. Not necessary, just what I was going to take if I couldn't think of anything else :)

I have pretty much every book ever. (except for tome of battle!!)

The general direction for this guy was kinda to be the "undead lieutenant" of the parties necromancer. I was hoping for him to be a supporting niche...not quite as powerful in melee as the charging paladin/halfling outrider, and not as good at creating undead/casting spells as the necromancer, but decent at both.

oh, and no divine metamagic. It's powerful, and I don't want to abuse it :)
PhoenixInferno
08-01-06, 07:23 PM This (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=478716) way.

Gosh, its like no one bothers to browse the Index.
jstorrie
08-01-06, 07:29 PM Unless your DM specifically rules that morality is different in his campaign, keep in mind that using undead on a regular basis is considered an evil act and will cause you to lose your paladin of freedom status. You might consider going in with Hexblade 2-3 instead of Paladin 2.
Warlock33
08-01-06, 08:02 PM Look at the Bone Knight entry in Five Nations. It talks about that...you keep divine grace and lay on hands..that's all I really care about anyways.

and phoenix, I did "brows" the index...I just didn't find it. Even if I had, I still would have posted here...every character is different. Thanks for the link...but I read the Twice Betrayer thread when it first came out...not really interested in that kind of rediculousness. Just looking for general tips really.
PhoenixInferno
08-01-06, 08:07 PM and phoenix, I did "brows" the index...Yes, I make typos also.I just didn't find it. Even if I had, I still would have posted here...every character is different. Thanks for the link...but I read the Twice Betrayer thread when it first came out...not really interested in that kind of rediculousness. Just looking for general tips really.Well, that's the cream of the crop - you just have to find ways to tone it down to match your acceptable level of "broken-ness". There's also Undead Leadership (Libris Mortis) to add more undead followers to your army.
Warlock33
08-01-06, 09:49 PM Good idea. thanks.

Any others?

***EDIT
actually, undead leadership requires a nongood alignment, which a paladin of freedom cannot have. BUT a boneknight CAN rebuke undead, so maybe my Dm would allow the feat.

****EDITEDIT****
I actually just realized that a boneknight can REGAIN paladin abilities lost by alignment change. Looks like CN for me :)
Warlock33
08-03-06, 06:35 PM No ideas? :(

Bump.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Warlock33 08-01-06, 07:08 PM	Bael, Last Rider of Anthein Str:18 Dex:13 Con:15 Int:14 Cha:15 Wis:16 Cleric3/Paladin(CG)2/BoneKnight1 Domains War and death. DeathTouch d6/caster level. Weapon Focus Falchion. HP d8x3, d10x3 +12 = 63 (human) Mounted combat 1.Spirited charge 3.Power Attack 6.??? Bab5 Rebuke Undead Divine Grace AuraOfgood Lay On Hands Smite 1/day (+2 to hit, +3 dmg.) +1 Keen Falchion: +11 2d4+7 damage :::::::::: I was wondering what sort of spells to equip him with, and what 6th level feat to take. I was kinda planning on taking a houseruled "Paladin bond" feat at 9th level (kinda like natural bond) to offset the 3 levels of cleric interfering with my mounts abilities. Not necessary, just what I was going to take if I couldn't think of anything else :) I have pretty much every book ever. (except for tome of battle!!) The general direction for this guy was kinda to be the "undead lieutenant" of the parties necromancer. I was hoping for him to be a supporting niche...not quite as powerful in melee as the charging paladin/halfling outrider, and not as good at creating undead/casting spells as the necromancer, but decent at both. oh, and no divine metamagic. It's powerful, and I don't want to abuse it :)
PhoenixInferno 08-01-06, 07:23 PM	This (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=478716) way. Gosh, its like no one bothers to browse the Index.
jstorrie 08-01-06, 07:29 PM	Unless your DM specifically rules that morality is different in his campaign, keep in mind that using undead on a regular basis is considered an evil act and will cause you to lose your paladin of freedom status. You might consider going in with Hexblade 2-3 instead of Paladin 2.
Warlock33 08-01-06, 08:02 PM	Look at the Bone Knight entry in Five Nations. It talks about that...you keep divine grace and lay on hands..that's all I really care about anyways. and phoenix, I did "brows" the index...I just didn't find it. Even if I had, I still would have posted here...every character is different. Thanks for the link...but I read the Twice Betrayer thread when it first came out...not really interested in that kind of rediculousness. Just looking for general tips really.
PhoenixInferno 08-01-06, 08:07 PM	and phoenix, I did "brows" the index...Yes, I make typos also.I just didn't find it. Even if I had, I still would have posted here...every character is different. Thanks for the link...but I read the Twice Betrayer thread when it first came out...not really interested in that kind of rediculousness. Just looking for general tips really.Well, that's the cream of the crop - you just have to find ways to tone it down to match your acceptable level of "broken-ness". There's also Undead Leadership (Libris Mortis) to add more undead followers to your army.
Warlock33 08-01-06, 09:49 PM	Good idea. thanks. Any others? *EDIT actually, undead leadership requires a nongood alignment, which a paladin of freedom cannot have. BUT a boneknight CAN rebuke undead, so maybe my Dm would allow the feat. EDITEDIT** I actually just realized that a boneknight can REGAIN paladin abilities lost by alignment change. Looks like CN for me :)
Warlock33 08-03-06, 06:35 PM	No ideas? :( Bump.