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Thayan001 12-26-04, 10:43 PM	I need help. I want to create a character who's Main weapons are bolas. What classes and PrC's should I build towards to help maximize the usefullness of the character. The concept is that of a Bounty Hunter that brings 'em back alive. 32 point buy All Books usable (Also please let me know what Book You pull these classes and or PrC from) Thank you in advance
OoX Sam I Am XoO 12-26-04, 11:21 PM	Justiciar They even have an ability called "Bring 'em Back Alive" They get a sneak attack like bonus, but nonlethal, and they gain profeciency with manacles, which could be used like bolas with some smooth talking the DM.
Zan 12-27-04, 03:45 AM	Some elf subrace in RoF get bolas for free instead of longbow. This could prove useful if you try a non-fighter aproach.
Scud-O 12-27-04, 11:13 AM	I don't have my books with me right now, but I do believe that Justiciars (from Complete Warrior) get the ability to throw manacles at some point, so there wouldn't even need to be any DM-smooth-talking to use them as ranged weapons. Overall, the class is pretty cool. I think it is exactly what you are looking for.
Hav0k 12-27-04, 11:35 AM	What level is this guy? It could really help in maximizing a Bola-thrower / user. But, without this information, by best guess is something like: A few fighter levels (to mazimize use of the Bola), things like: Exotic Weapon Proficiency : Bola Weapon Focus : Bola Weapon Speciality: Bola Precise Shot Point-Blank-Shot... Also, anything that could help you get better distance when throwing a bola. -Another interesting thing to think about would be the Returning Enchantment. A bola wraps itself AROUND the victim. The returning enchantment is based on Telekinesis (thanks to: Andorax for seeing this), meaning it flies back to the user's hands. It flies back instantaneously, however. Now, there are many ways to abuse this. You could have a pair of Returning Bola's that are thin, which would probably cut the purp in half. OR you could have a pair that are really thick, which would just bring the purp instantaneously to your hands. The G-forces for instantaneous movement would probably kill the purp, unless he success a Fort save (DC... um... lets say 12). This seems really useful to me. The Justiciar is really a great class, and you definetely should use some levels in it. --If you think about it, there will occasionally be enemies with a nasty AC and you might not be able to hit em with bolas. Reaping Mauler levels might come in handy too :D
Thayan001 12-27-04, 11:40 AM	So far some great information. Sorry about not putting levels. 20th level
Thayan001 12-27-04, 08:51 PM	So should I go Fighter 10/ justicar 10 or maybe a Ranger X Watch Detective X/ Justicar X or Maybe Ranger X/ Rouge X / Justicar 10 (I dont have the COmplete Warrior or master of the Wild Yet the Next two books on my list) so I dont know the prereq on these. Would these be feasable or should I start in a different direction
allenchan 12-27-04, 09:18 PM	Just a tip, Neanderthals (Frostburn) get a +1 to bolas that stacks w/ weapon focus, and good stats for a +0 LA race.
carnivore 12-28-04, 07:27 AM	try this as an enhancement for your Bolas, from the SRD: Teleporting: This ability can be imbedded only in weapons that can be thrown. A teleporting weapon returns through the Astral Plane to the creature that threw it. It teleports into the throwing creature’s empty hand in the round following the round when it was thrown, just before that creature’s turn. It is therefore ready to use again on that turn. Faint psychoportation; ML 5th; Craft Psionic Arms and Armor, psionic dimension door; Price +1 bonus. :D