I start with 3 core builds for the Battlemage. And when you go to Paragon -> Epic there will be 2 more builds for each specific core build. Since this is my very first attempt to creating a class of my own. Don't hesitate to flame my balls off ;)
Let's see how far we can get...
Core Builds
Carathon Battlemage
P75 Fighter - PHB
P116 Rogue - PHB
P143 Warlorrd - PHB
P157 Wizard - PHB
P24 Spellsword – FR PHB
Role:
Power Source: Arcane
Key Abilities: Intelligence, Strength, Charisma
Armor Proficiencies: Cloth, Leather, Hide, Light Shields
Weapon Proficiencies: Simple Melee, Military Melee, Ranged
Implements: Any weapon. Your weapon adds its enhancement bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls and any extra damage granted by a property (if applicable) when used as an implement. You do not gain your weapon proficiency bonus to the attack roll when using your weapon as an implement.
Bonus to defense: +2 will
Hit points at 1st level: 15+ constitution score
Hit Points per lvl gained: 6
Healing surges per day: 8 + constitution modifier
Trained Skills: Arcana.
From the class skills list below, choose three more trained skills at 1st level.
Athletics (str), Bluff (cha), Diplomacy (cha), Intimidate (cha), Streetwise (cha), Perception (cha) Endurance (con), Heal (wis), Dungeoneering (wis), Insight (wis), Nature (int), history (int), Arcana (int), Stealth (dex)
Builds: Brutal Battlemage, Infiltrator Battlemage, Motivating Battlemage
Class Features: Cantrips, Spellbook, Fighter Weapon Talent, A
If Brutal Battlemage then A = Aegis of Assault
If Infiltrator Battlemage then A = Rogue Tactics
If Inspiring Battlemage then A = Inspiring Word
Prefered Race: Any Intelligent Race with the ability to learn the Arcane arts.
Creating a Battlemage
During the War of the Four Banners it became clear that specialists of armed combat and magical combat would not suffice. A need grew for people who were capable to use both to a decent degree. Unable to specialize in either, but proficient enough to scare the opponents and catch them off guard.
After some research the government officials decided to start Project battlemage and devised a training program to generate three different types. All rely on their intelligence complimented by strength. But the remaining skill was what set each group subtly apart from one another.
Brutal Battlemage (defender)
I’ll turn them into smoldering piles of ash before everyone’s eyes.
The Brutal Battlemage was created to be used in the field. Hidden among other soldiers he was to catch the opponents off guard by his combative application of both magic and melee skills. They apply the arcane arts to melee combat. The combat skills they possess are enhanced by the magic they wield. The flourish of a brutal battlemage’s weapon not only bites with steel, but also with fire, lightning, or other powerful forces..
Your style of combat focuses on subtle flashy attacks that call up elemental forces and throw your opponents around the battlefield. Your attacks use Intelligence, so that should be your primary ability score. Strength should be your second-best ability score, since it enhances your assault powers and keeps your base attack bonus high. Constitution
helps your survivability.
Suggested Feat: Escalating Assault (Human feat:Weapon Focus)
Suggested Skills: Arcana, Athletics, Endurance, Intimidate
Suggested At-Will Powers: greenflame blade, spear burst
Suggested Encounter Power: flame cyclone
Suggested Daily Power: burning spear
-Based heavily on the Spellsword (assault swordmage)/Fighter/wizard
Infiltrator Battlemage (striker)
When they know I’m there it’ll be too late for them
As with any war there are behind the scenes political games going on as well. These require more subtle approaches. The infiltrator battlemage is used as a small group, or solo operatives which took care of covert operations. Sneaking in and out of places to gather intelligence. These battlemages preferred to talk or cheat their way out of conflicts whenever possible. If there was need for a combination of intelligence gathering and assassination the infiltrator battlemage was the one to take care of these tasks as well.
Their most important ability is the Dexterity to move stealthily and be able to use ranged weaponry. On top of that the attacks make use of intelligence for subtle arcane elements to be added to the attach. Like the electrified arrow striking the heart of an ambassador. Charisma is the third ability which enhances the possibility to gather information and talk your way out of situations.
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-Partially based on spellsword/rogue, but needs to be re-done a lot as well.
Inspiring Battlemage (leader)
We are one with the universe and as one we shall prevail!
The government officials felt the need for a battlemage able to inspire and lead groups of his companions into battle as a unit. Thus the Inspiring Battlemage was born and eventually trained for that purpose.
You lead by exhortation, encouragement and inspiration. Your powers help your allies find new surges of courage and endurance within themselves, helping them heal, shrug of debilitating conditions and protect your allies with magical shields of force.
You need Intelligence to apply the magic to the shields as well as do most damage with. Charisma should be second best ability since that is needed for almost all the benefits you give to your allies. Strength should be the third ability to do some minor melee damage as well. Make sure you also keep constitution fairly high as well so that you can take a good beating while defending your allies.
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-Based on Warlords/spellsword (shielding swordmage)
At Will Powers
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Paragon Paths
For the Brutal Battlemage base:
-Based on Wandering Swordmage - Forgotten Realms PHB p.68
-Based on Anarch of Shyr - Forgotten Realms PHB p.47
-Based on Iron Vanguard - PHB p.86
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For the Infiltrator Battlemage base:
-Based on the Ghost of Eventide - Forgotten Realms PHB p.55
-Based on Master Infiltrator - PHB p.128
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For the Inspiring Battlemage base:
-Based on the Coronel Guard - Forgotten Realm PHB p.48
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Epic Paths
Anything else that comes to mind
Even if the reality may have been something less glamorous.