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2H weapon fighter without Power Attack?

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#1
grifter730_dup
Jan 29, 2009 22:43:48 What are some ways to boost a 2h weapon fighter without needing to resort to Power Attack? Reason I'm asking is because PA can be negated by Elusive Target. Are there weapon enchantments that are must-haves? Weapon Specialization is probably a good feat to have as well. What else is there?
#2
frogmantis
Jan 30, 2009 0:35:58 weapon specialization is good, but its better for two-weapon fighting (though any boost can't hurt). you considered longspear or similar reach weapon? combined with short-haft/lunging strike you can be very versatile as either a front line or back line combatant, and larger creatures have nothing on you.
#3
surreal
Jan 30, 2009 3:28:43 Crank up your strength and acquire the Uncanny Blow ability (Exotic Weapon Master is probably the easiest).
#4
lormador
Jan 30, 2009 4:18:21 I realize that this is not in the spirit of the question, but wouldn't it be practical to simply not PA things suspected of having Elusive Target?
#5
raxmei
Jan 30, 2009 4:27:38 Twohanders are good for disarming. Most reach weapons are twohanded, too. If you're going to be playing the controller style of fighter you're most likely going to use a two-handed weapon.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 grifter730_dup Jan 29, 2009 22:43:48	What are some ways to boost a 2h weapon fighter without needing to resort to Power Attack? Reason I'm asking is because PA can be negated by Elusive Target. Are there weapon enchantments that are must-haves? Weapon Specialization is probably a good feat to have as well. What else is there?
#2 frogmantis Jan 30, 2009 0:35:58	weapon specialization is good, but its better for two-weapon fighting (though any boost can't hurt). you considered longspear or similar reach weapon? combined with short-haft/lunging strike you can be very versatile as either a front line or back line combatant, and larger creatures have nothing on you.
#3 surreal Jan 30, 2009 3:28:43	Crank up your strength and acquire the Uncanny Blow ability (Exotic Weapon Master is probably the easiest).
#4 lormador Jan 30, 2009 4:18:21	I realize that this is not in the spirit of the question, but wouldn't it be practical to simply not PA things suspected of having Elusive Target?
#5 raxmei Jan 30, 2009 4:27:38	Twohanders are good for disarming. Most reach weapons are twohanded, too. If you're going to be playing the controller style of fighter you're most likely going to use a two-handed weapon.