3.5e Caster/Warrior

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#1

inarai

Jul 23, 2008 22:51:27
Alright, here we go...

Character: Inarai Shadowsteel<br /> Race: Half-Elf<br /> Levels: Duskblade 3<br /> Swordsage 3<br /> Experience: <br /> Alignment: Chaotic Neutral<br /> Age: 19<br /> Height: 5" 10"<br /> Weight: 180<br /> Type: Humanoid, Medium<br /> Description: <br /> <br /> Atr: Base + Race + Levels + Items<br /> --- ---- ---- ------ -----<br /> Str: 12 + 0 + 0 + 0 = (+)1<br /> Dex: 15 + 0 + 1 + 0 = (+)3<br /> Con: 15 + 0 + 0 + 0 = (+)2<br /> Int: 16 + 0 + 0 + 0 = (+)3<br /> Wis: 10 + 0 + 0 + 0 = (+)0<br /> Cha: 17 + 0 + 0 + 0 = (+)3<br /> <br /> HP: 39(8+7+10+6+4+4)<br /> <br /> BAB: +5<br /> Grapple:<br /> AC: 10+[+4]+[+3]+[+1]=18/13/15<br /> Speed: 30ft<br /> Armor Check Penalty: -1<br /> <br /> Languages: Common, Elven<br /> <br /> <br /> Initiative: +4<br /> <br /> Type Base Stat Misc Total<br /> ---- ---- ---- ---- ----- <br /> Saves: Fort: 4 + 2 + 0 = 6<br /> Refl: 4 + 3 + 0 = 7<br /> Will: 6 + 0 + 0 = 6<br /> <br /> Attacks:<br /> <br /> Main Hand - 1d8+1 (Crit: 19-20 x2)<br /> Off Hand(Longsword) - 1d8 (Crit: 19-20 x2)<br /> Off Hand(Shortsword) - 1d6 (Crit: 19-20 x2)<br /> <br /> Level Feats: Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Finesse, Two Weapon Defense<br /> <br /> Class Features: Arcane Attunement, Armoured Mage(Light), Discipline Focus(Weapon Focus[Setting Sun]) Quick to Act +1, Combat Casting, AC Bonus, Arcane Channeling<br /> <br /> Racial Abilities: Elven Blood, +1 to Listen|Search|Spot checks, +2 to Diplomacy|Gather Information check, <br /> Immunity to magic sleep effects, +2 to saving throws for enchantment spells or effects.<br /> <br /> Skill Tricks: Wall Jumper, Corner Perch,<br /> <br /> Spells: (Per day: 5|4)<br /> <br /> - Level O: Acid Splash, Disrupt Undead, Ray of Frost, Touch of<br /> Fatigue.<br /> - Level 1: Shocking Grasp, Burning Hands. Kelgore's Fire Bolt, True Strike<br /> <br /> Maneuvers Known: Burning Blade(Des), Mighty Throw(Set), Sapphire Nightmare Blade(Dia), <br /> Clinging Shadow Strike(Sha), Sudden Leap(Tig), Charging Minotaur(Sto),<br /> Claw at the Moon(Tig), Shadow Jaunt(Sha)<br /> <br /> Stances Known: Child of Shadow(Sha), Island of Blades(Sha)<br /> <br /> Skills: <br /> Skill Modifier Ranks Stats Misc<br /> ----- -------- ----- ----- ----<br /> Balance 9 5 2 2 <br /> Climb 11 9 2 0 <br /> Craft(Weapon) 8 5 3 0<br /> Jump 12 8 2 2 <br /> Intimidate 5 2 3 0 <br /> Sleight of Hand 4 2 3 0<br /> Tumble 10 5 3 2<br /> Martial Lore 7 4 3 0<br /> Knowledge(Arcana) 5 2 3 0<br /> Concentration 5 3 2 0<br /> <br /> Starting Gold: 30gp<br /> <br /> Inventory: Weight Cost<br /> <br /> Longsword 4lb 15gp<br /> Longsword 4lb 15gp<br /> Short sword 2lb 10gp<br /> Leather Armour 15lb 10gp<br /> Studded Leather Armour +1 20lb ?gp(Loot)<br /> Backpack 2lb 2gp<br /> Bedroll 5lb 1sp<br /> Rations*10 10lb 50sp<br /> Flint and Steel ---- 1gp<br /> Whetstone 1lb 2cp<br /> Explorer's Outfit ---- free<br /> <br /> Armor: Leather Armour<br /> <br /> Weapons: Longswords[1MW] (1d8, 19-20 [x2])<br /> Shortsword (1d6, 19-20 [x2])
#2

inarai

Jul 24, 2008 16:42:12
... Please help?
#3

eardatch

Jul 24, 2008 16:47:43
Don't Swordsages need wisdom? Swap the cha and wis I'd say.
#4

inarai

Jul 24, 2008 17:31:13
Don't Swordsages need wisdom? Swap the cha and wis I'd say.

Can't. Character's already in campaign, unfortunately, and the DM won't let be do an stat alterations on that level.
#5

eardatch

Jul 24, 2008 17:36:15
Then I'd drop those Sword Sage levels for Warblade or more Duskblade.
#6

inarai

Jul 24, 2008 17:40:50
Which would lose me out on Desrt Wind Dodge, and several of the maneuvers i want to take.

And if I don't have any Martial adept class, the PrC requirements become restrictive.

I'll probably buy/craft/get a party member to craft/find something to give me a Wis bonus at some point, which would take care of that problem.

It's primarily to exclusive maneuvers that pull me into Swordsage. I have serious use for ome of the exclusive Swordsage stuff, especially little tricks like Shadow Jaunt or Desert Wind Dodge.
#7

sinfire_titan

Jul 24, 2008 19:50:53
Warblade qualifies for JPM too. Its probably the better of the two, with Crusader being the best option due to having access to Devoted Spirit off the bat.
#8

inarai

Jul 24, 2008 19:54:58
Warblade qualifies for JPM too. Its probably the better of the two, with Crusader being the best option due to having access to Devoted Spirit off the bat.

The whole qualification concern is in response to the suggestion of just taking more Duskblade levels.
#9

sinfire_titan

Jul 24, 2008 20:17:51
The whole qualification concern is in response to the suggestion of just taking more Duskblade levels.

Well, you can get in with Warblade 1/Duskblade 6.
#10

inarai

Jul 24, 2008 20:19:40
Well, you can get in with Warblade 1/Duskblade 6.

I know. The example from the book, in fact, is Warblade1/Wizard a bunch of levels/JPM a bunch more levels.

It's certain feats and maneuvers, along with the actual concept of the class's identity, that pulls me into Swordsage.
#11

inarai

Jul 26, 2008 17:01:31
Random relevant thought: Is there any book for Duskblade spells outside of PHBII?
#12

sinfire_titan

Jul 26, 2008 17:10:33
Random relevant thought: Is there any book for Duskblade spells outside of PHBII?

Last War, but by RAW they are able to research new spells the same way Sorcerers can (DMG and PHB, under Spellcraft and Creating New Spells).