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#1
mervin_magnus
Jul 26, 2009 16:13:15 I am currently making a barbarian build and I came across an intersting idea.

Barbarian 5/ Hellreaver 5/ Champion of Gwynharwyf 10

I like the Hellreaver's Holy Fury, and I think it is mechanically better than rage (as long as you're facing evil dudes).

So this build has that, plus the raging ability of a lvl 15 barbarian.

So what do you guys think?
Any improvements?
#2
dr_rocktopus
Jul 26, 2009 18:56:54 Page cite on hell-reaver?
#3
aethernox
Jul 26, 2009 19:21:29 Hellreaver is FCII 92. It looks fairly fine, if you're going for this whole divine-rager-evil-slaying thing. Race, feats, weapon(s) of choice? I can only hope that you're pouncing.
#4
Weezel
Jul 26, 2009 19:26:31 Haven't really checked up one the specifics, but I am currently playing in a planescape game with a fellow party member playing a hellbred barbarian/hellreaver. The holy fury feature is very strong, especially the healing option, though we discovered the dimensional anchor sucks because of the very low caster level (useless against anything with SR).

Just off the top of my head I think that this might be a better base;

Barbarian 1 / Paladin of Freedom 5 / Hellreaver 4 / Champion 10

ACFs - Whirling Frenzy, Smiting Charge, Lion Totem

Limited by 2 smites a day, but they are good for smiting the BBEG with a charge - Smiting Charge + Valorous Weapon + Rhino's Rush (in a wand-chamber) gives you a x4 modifier on your charge damage (with full attack from pounce).

Had a bunch of extra features that a straight barbarian doesn't get like divine grave, divine health, immune to fear, and lay on hands (very handy with cadaceous bracers).

Anyway, just throwing some ideas in the mix ;)
#5
mervin_magnus
Jul 27, 2009 10:38:38
Just off the top of my head I think that this might be a better base;

Barbarian 1 / Paladin of Freedom 5 / Hellreaver 4 / Champion 10

ACFs - Whirling Frenzy, Smiting Charge, Lion Totem

Anyway, just throwing some ideas in the mix ;)

This is an interesting build....

your already immune to compulsion from champion.
Since I don't care for turning
and since I run faster than my mount
I am only going to take 2 levels of paladin.

I like the idea of taking a 1 level dip into Fist of the Forest from Complete Champion (who doesn't want +Con to AC?)

Classes:
Barbarian 1/ Paladin 2/ XXX 2/ Fist of the Forest 1/ Hellreaver 4/ Champion of G 10

Should I complete Fist of Forest, should I get 1 more level of Hellreaver? (I thinking 1 in each)
What dip can fill in that spot?
If you guys have any improvements, please post
#6
ebiris
Jul 27, 2009 14:35:07
though we discovered the dimensional anchor sucks because of the very low caster level (useless against anything with SR).

The very low caster level only applies to duration, since the ability is listed as an Su, so SR won't apply.
#7
dr_rocktopus
Jul 27, 2009 15:52:57 Holy crap, you're right. That changes a lot of things in really interesting ways!

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 mervin_magnus Jul 26, 2009 16:13:15	I am currently making a barbarian build and I came across an intersting idea. Barbarian 5/ Hellreaver 5/ Champion of Gwynharwyf 10 I like the Hellreaver's Holy Fury, and I think it is mechanically better than rage (as long as you're facing evil dudes). So this build has that, plus the raging ability of a lvl 15 barbarian. So what do you guys think? Any improvements?
#2 dr_rocktopus Jul 26, 2009 18:56:54	Page cite on hell-reaver?
#3 aethernox Jul 26, 2009 19:21:29	Hellreaver is FCII 92. It looks fairly fine, if you're going for this whole divine-rager-evil-slaying thing. Race, feats, weapon(s) of choice? I can only hope that you're pouncing.
#4 Weezel Jul 26, 2009 19:26:31	Haven't really checked up one the specifics, but I am currently playing in a planescape game with a fellow party member playing a hellbred barbarian/hellreaver. The holy fury feature is very strong, especially the healing option, though we discovered the dimensional anchor sucks because of the very low caster level (useless against anything with SR). Just off the top of my head I think that this might be a better base; Barbarian 1 / Paladin of Freedom 5 / Hellreaver 4 / Champion 10 ACFs - Whirling Frenzy, Smiting Charge, Lion Totem Limited by 2 smites a day, but they are good for smiting the BBEG with a charge - Smiting Charge + Valorous Weapon + Rhino's Rush (in a wand-chamber) gives you a x4 modifier on your charge damage (with full attack from pounce). Had a bunch of extra features that a straight barbarian doesn't get like divine grave, divine health, immune to fear, and lay on hands (very handy with cadaceous bracers). Anyway, just throwing some ideas in the mix ;)
#5 mervin_magnus Jul 27, 2009 10:38:38	Just off the top of my head I think that this might be a better base; Barbarian 1 / Paladin of Freedom 5 / Hellreaver 4 / Champion 10 ACFs - Whirling Frenzy, Smiting Charge, Lion Totem Anyway, just throwing some ideas in the mix ;) This is an interesting build.... your already immune to compulsion from champion. Since I don't care for turning and since I run faster than my mount I am only going to take 2 levels of paladin. I like the idea of taking a 1 level dip into Fist of the Forest from Complete Champion (who doesn't want +Con to AC?) Classes: Barbarian 1/ Paladin 2/ XXX 2/ Fist of the Forest 1/ Hellreaver 4/ Champion of G 10 Should I complete Fist of Forest, should I get 1 more level of Hellreaver? (I thinking 1 in each) What dip can fill in that spot? If you guys have any improvements, please post
#6 ebiris Jul 27, 2009 14:35:07	though we discovered the dimensional anchor sucks because of the very low caster level (useless against anything with SR). The very low caster level only applies to duration, since the ability is listed as an Su, so SR won't apply.
#7 dr_rocktopus Jul 27, 2009 15:52:57	Holy crap, you're right. That changes a lot of things in really interesting ways!