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#1
indignation211
May 11, 2008 20:23:03 Since my other thread seems to be buried...

Ok, warblades are not proficient with traditional ranged weapons but are proficient with throwing melee weapons. Warblade 20 has no room for multiclassing, so Bloodstorm Blade is out of the question. Also, I can't fit the Throw Anything feat into my feat progression. What's his best option for ranged combat?

Also, not sure if this question belongs on this board, but how does Tome of Battle work at epic levels? Can martial adepts gain more maneuvers at epic levels? Is there some system for making epic maneuvers like there is for epic spells and powers? Do epic warblades just get a bonus feat every two levels beyond 20th?
#2
gaffer
May 11, 2008 21:16:07 Best option for ranged fighting with a Warblade = Bloodstorm blade, IMHO.
#3
curtis_ownby
May 11, 2008 21:42:51 I would go with Javelins. They have a 30ft. range and do 1d6+str mod. The only draw back is the weight but you should not need more than five. You will be trying to close in as soon as possible. If you have the quick draw feat go with daggers about 12 of them. That would be 3 full attacks at higher levels. I hope this is of help to you. Have fun.;)
#4
davethemagicweasel
May 12, 2008 6:00:00 Be an elf/Aasimar and use a bow.

Or be a Dragonborn and take the breath weapon.

Or take lots of movement related maneuvers (Shadow Blink and Leaping Flame via feats, Moment of Alacrity, Sudden Leap, Bounding Assault, etc) and just close with the enemy. You'll need a source of flight as well.

Or buy some Lesser Bracers of Archery.
#5
arcane-surge
May 12, 2008 9:34:47 There's some bracers in one of the sets introduced in the Magic Item Compendium that conjure javelins made of force for you to throw.
#6
indignation211
May 12, 2008 12:31:29 Thanks guys. My character is primarily a melee fighter I just needed a Ranged weapon to take on flying enemies prior to the purchase of Winged Boots or for when melee combat otherwise isn't possible. I will probably go with Shortspears, since Javelins are technically ranged weapons (and thus Warblades are not proficient with them) and a shortspear does the same amount of damage as a javelin. Later I will look into Bracers of Archery and a Mighty Composite Longbow.
#7
jaronk
May 12, 2008 13:43:55 Just take Exotic Weapon Proficiency. Your first level ability lets you shift this feat from one weapon to another, so it's really handy for a Warblade, and the Greatbow makes a wonderful ranged weapon.

When you can afford it, a +2 Splitting Energy GreatBow is incredibly potent.

JaronK

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 indignation211 May 11, 2008 20:23:03	Since my other thread seems to be buried... Ok, warblades are not proficient with traditional ranged weapons but are proficient with throwing melee weapons. Warblade 20 has no room for multiclassing, so Bloodstorm Blade is out of the question. Also, I can't fit the Throw Anything feat into my feat progression. What's his best option for ranged combat? Also, not sure if this question belongs on this board, but how does Tome of Battle work at epic levels? Can martial adepts gain more maneuvers at epic levels? Is there some system for making epic maneuvers like there is for epic spells and powers? Do epic warblades just get a bonus feat every two levels beyond 20th?
#2 gaffer May 11, 2008 21:16:07	Best option for ranged fighting with a Warblade = Bloodstorm blade, IMHO.
#3 curtis_ownby May 11, 2008 21:42:51	I would go with Javelins. They have a 30ft. range and do 1d6+str mod. The only draw back is the weight but you should not need more than five. You will be trying to close in as soon as possible. If you have the quick draw feat go with daggers about 12 of them. That would be 3 full attacks at higher levels. I hope this is of help to you. Have fun.;)
#4 davethemagicweasel May 12, 2008 6:00:00	Be an elf/Aasimar and use a bow. Or be a Dragonborn and take the breath weapon. Or take lots of movement related maneuvers (Shadow Blink and Leaping Flame via feats, Moment of Alacrity, Sudden Leap, Bounding Assault, etc) and just close with the enemy. You'll need a source of flight as well. Or buy some Lesser Bracers of Archery.
#5 arcane-surge May 12, 2008 9:34:47	There's some bracers in one of the sets introduced in the Magic Item Compendium that conjure javelins made of force for you to throw.
#6 indignation211 May 12, 2008 12:31:29	Thanks guys. My character is primarily a melee fighter I just needed a Ranged weapon to take on flying enemies prior to the purchase of Winged Boots or for when melee combat otherwise isn't possible. I will probably go with Shortspears, since Javelins are technically ranged weapons (and thus Warblades are not proficient with them) and a shortspear does the same amount of damage as a javelin. Later I will look into Bracers of Archery and a Mighty Composite Longbow.
#7 jaronk May 12, 2008 13:43:55	Just take Exotic Weapon Proficiency. Your first level ability lets you shift this feat from one weapon to another, so it's really handy for a Warblade, and the Greatbow makes a wonderful ranged weapon. When you can afford it, a +2 Splitting Energy GreatBow is incredibly potent. JaronK