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Bear Warrior Suggestions

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#1
tethlis
Jun 06, 2009 4:20:58 Hello. I am putting together a barbarian build for an upcoming game. I have been playing around with a few different builds and have come up with this one:

1 1 Barbarian (pounce variant) Power Attack
2 2 Barbarian
3 1 Fighter Extra Rage, Improved Unarmed Strike
4 2 Fighter Great Fortitude
5 1 Fist of the Forest
6 2 Fist of the Forest Improved Natural Attack (Unarmed)
7 3 Fist of the Forest
8 1 Bear Warrior
9 2 Bear Warrior Multi-Attack
10 3 Bear Warrior
11 4 Bear Warrior
12 5 Bear Warrior Improved Grapple
13 1 Warshaper
14 2 Warshaper
15 3 Warshaper Frozen Berserker
16 1 Frost Rager
17 2 Frost Rager
18 3 Frost Rager Multi-Grab
19 4 Frost Rager
20 5 Frost Rager

At level 20 I plan on having 5 Unarmed attacks (using the the bears shoulders, elbows, and general body slamming) 2 claws, bite, and rend from frost rager all with power attack applied.

I was wondering what race you guys think would be best? Is the order of my prestige classes correct? The game is starting at level 1. I have thought about feral human or dwarf, half-ogre, or Goliath maybe. Level buy off is allowed.

Does anyone have any feedback on how this type of build plays out through a long game? Will Saves will be a problem but eventually I can buy that item that makes you immune to domination / charm effects.

What other feats are suggested? Is anything about this build illegal?
Stats are rolled 4d6 keep 3 highest re roll 1's and 2's.

All Books are available.

Thanks for any comments!

Oh, alignment is set as any non evil, we just got done with a long evil campaign.
#2
dandu
Jun 06, 2009 4:25:01 Deepwarden for Con to AC again. Must be a dwarf. Not a problem, as dwarves are cool.

Endurance + Steadfast Determination lets you use your Con mod in place of Wis mod for will saves.
#3
tethlis
Jun 06, 2009 5:12:01 What PrC and Feat reductions would you suggest to fit 2 deep wardens in? I could use flaws I suppose to fit more feats in. Since you recommended deep warden, I wonder if arctic dwarf would work best, I forget its exact stats, I will look them up when I can.

Anyone else have suggestions? I enjoy reading other peoples constructive criticism!
#4
frostwolf
Jun 06, 2009 5:25:19 Ha! I'm working on a similar build over at myth weavers. good luck!
#5
ninjarabbit
Jun 06, 2009 5:25:54 Half orc paragon and monk. Half orc paragon lets lawful character rage so you can qualify for bear warrior. I also like psionics for expansion and a few other powers.

half orc paragon3/psychicwarrior1/monk2/warmind5/bearwarrior5/warshaper4
#6
tethlis
Jun 06, 2009 5:55:45 I thought about using psionics for this build. I currently have a different barbarian who is going that rout (pouncing knockdown tripping charger).

The main benefits I see of a psionics build over this is expansion and claws of the vampire for self sustainability.

I really like the dwarf deep warden dip idea for this, trying to look for how I want to add and what 2 levels I can swap out for it.

Keep the good ideas coming!

FrostWolf, can you link me the thread where you are building yours? I would enjoy being able to siphon ideas from it!
#7
bomaz
Jun 06, 2009 6:49:54 lolth-touched for +1 lvl adj, +6 str +6 con
you have to be CE

might be a little bit of cheese

or perhaps feral from savage species
#8
Senevri
Jun 06, 2009 10:07:42 If improved grapple and barbarian, thenBear Totem.
#9
dandu
Jun 06, 2009 10:09:13
What PrC and Feat reductions would you suggest to fit 2 deep wardens in? I could use flaws I suppose to fit more feats in. Since you recommended deep warden, I wonder if arctic dwarf would work best, I forget its exact stats, I will look them up when I can.

Anyone else have suggestions? I enjoy reading other peoples constructive criticism!

Crystalkeep Prestige classes, page 32

You only need 2 levels in it.

You qualify by level 7 IIRC.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 tethlis Jun 06, 2009 4:20:58	Hello. I am putting together a barbarian build for an upcoming game. I have been playing around with a few different builds and have come up with this one: 1 1 Barbarian (pounce variant) Power Attack 2 2 Barbarian 3 1 Fighter Extra Rage, Improved Unarmed Strike 4 2 Fighter Great Fortitude 5 1 Fist of the Forest 6 2 Fist of the Forest Improved Natural Attack (Unarmed) 7 3 Fist of the Forest 8 1 Bear Warrior 9 2 Bear Warrior Multi-Attack 10 3 Bear Warrior 11 4 Bear Warrior 12 5 Bear Warrior Improved Grapple 13 1 Warshaper 14 2 Warshaper 15 3 Warshaper Frozen Berserker 16 1 Frost Rager 17 2 Frost Rager 18 3 Frost Rager Multi-Grab 19 4 Frost Rager 20 5 Frost Rager At level 20 I plan on having 5 Unarmed attacks (using the the bears shoulders, elbows, and general body slamming) 2 claws, bite, and rend from frost rager all with power attack applied. I was wondering what race you guys think would be best? Is the order of my prestige classes correct? The game is starting at level 1. I have thought about feral human or dwarf, half-ogre, or Goliath maybe. Level buy off is allowed. Does anyone have any feedback on how this type of build plays out through a long game? Will Saves will be a problem but eventually I can buy that item that makes you immune to domination / charm effects. What other feats are suggested? Is anything about this build illegal? Stats are rolled 4d6 keep 3 highest re roll 1's and 2's. All Books are available. Thanks for any comments! Oh, alignment is set as any non evil, we just got done with a long evil campaign.
#2 dandu Jun 06, 2009 4:25:01	Deepwarden for Con to AC again. Must be a dwarf. Not a problem, as dwarves are cool. Endurance + Steadfast Determination lets you use your Con mod in place of Wis mod for will saves.
#3 tethlis Jun 06, 2009 5:12:01	What PrC and Feat reductions would you suggest to fit 2 deep wardens in? I could use flaws I suppose to fit more feats in. Since you recommended deep warden, I wonder if arctic dwarf would work best, I forget its exact stats, I will look them up when I can. Anyone else have suggestions? I enjoy reading other peoples constructive criticism!
#4 frostwolf Jun 06, 2009 5:25:19	Ha! I'm working on a similar build over at myth weavers. good luck!
#5 ninjarabbit Jun 06, 2009 5:25:54	Half orc paragon and monk. Half orc paragon lets lawful character rage so you can qualify for bear warrior. I also like psionics for expansion and a few other powers. half orc paragon3/psychicwarrior1/monk2/warmind5/bearwarrior5/warshaper4
#6 tethlis Jun 06, 2009 5:55:45	I thought about using psionics for this build. I currently have a different barbarian who is going that rout (pouncing knockdown tripping charger). The main benefits I see of a psionics build over this is expansion and claws of the vampire for self sustainability. I really like the dwarf deep warden dip idea for this, trying to look for how I want to add and what 2 levels I can swap out for it. Keep the good ideas coming! FrostWolf, can you link me the thread where you are building yours? I would enjoy being able to siphon ideas from it!
#7 bomaz Jun 06, 2009 6:49:54	lolth-touched for +1 lvl adj, +6 str +6 con you have to be CE might be a little bit of cheese or perhaps feral from savage species
#8 Senevri Jun 06, 2009 10:07:42	If improved grapple and barbarian, thenBear Totem.
#9 dandu Jun 06, 2009 10:09:13	What PrC and Feat reductions would you suggest to fit 2 deep wardens in? I could use flaws I suppose to fit more feats in. Since you recommended deep warden, I wonder if arctic dwarf would work best, I forget its exact stats, I will look them up when I can. Anyone else have suggestions? I enjoy reading other peoples constructive criticism! Crystalkeep Prestige classes, page 32 You only need 2 levels in it. You qualify by level 7 IIRC.