Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Ultima0071 09-22-07, 12:11 PM	I'm a +6th level fighter. Just for your info.
BugHunter 09-22-07, 12:50 PM	A good place to start would be with +1 armor, weapon, and shield (if used). Then take a look in the MIC at the armor and weapon crystals. Without knowing stats or style you are looking for it would be hard to give more advice.
Ultima0071 09-22-07, 02:45 PM	Going for a tank fighter (see deshrimp's prestige class)
Feyaria 09-22-07, 05:28 PM	half of the money for offense: (+2 attack, +2 damage) +1 weapon....2300+weapon cost (longsword: 15) gauntlets of ogre power (+2 strength) ...40000 second half of the money for defense: AC will be 23 (or 24 if you have Dex 12+) +1 fullplate.......2650 +1 heavy shield.......1170 +1 ring of protection.....2000 Total: 12135, the rest for mundane items and a few potions. Edit: If you want more defense, swap gauntlets of ogre power for amulet of natural armor+1 (2000) and cloak of resistance +1 (1000)
Threefists 09-23-07, 02:18 AM	If you're looking for versatilitly and ease of damage type, I suggest Spiked Heavy Steel Shield and Gyrspike. With TWF, Exotic Weapon Proficiency and Improved Shield Bash, you can deal Slashing and Piercing, or Bludgeoning and Piercing damage all while maintaining a decent AC. Or if a Dwarf, using a Dwarven Ugrosh and a Heavy Steel Shield. With the first version, you can disarm and trip people easily, with the second, you can drop the shield and set the Urgosh against a charge. Never get caught with your methaphorical pants around your ankles again! Expect the DM to hate you, however.