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#1 yeygresh Aug 14, 2008 16:15:55	So, I've had this idea floating around my head for a few days, and decided to put it to paper. I'm posting here mostly for creative input and rule checking, but please feel free to optimize it. Kaddan Malehkov, the Quick Spell Duskblade 5 / Hexblade 3 / Sand Shaper 1 / Suel Arcanamach 4 / Arcane Duelist 2 / Abjurant Champion 5 Level 20 Naraphim(Before items and abilities/stat increases; 32 Point Buy) 150ish HP Str 14 Dex 10 Con 14 Int 10 Wis 8 Cha 18 17.5 Base Attack Bonus Fortitude 9 Reflex 9 Will 17+2 Feats: 1: Versatile Spellcaster Flaw: Iron Will(Suel Archanmach) Flaw: Expeditious Dodge(Arcane Duelist) 3: Mobility(Arcane Duelist) 6: Touchstone(Sand Shaper) 9: Arcane Strike 12: Power Attack 15: Battle Casting 18: Leap Attack With Mage Armor(DM said I can cast it as an Abjuration spell) and Shield up, I have 28 armor. Add in +2 NA from Neraphim, +2 from EDodge, and +2 from Battle Casting(I can cast most of my spells as a swift, so I could cast one every turn), and I'm at 34AC before items and Cha to AC. Truthfully, I've never played past level 10, so I'm not sure if that's enough for being the Big Stupid Fighter of the group at that level. My seemingly ridiculous will save is also boosted by Mettle(also effecting Fort), and again by Arcane Resistance. Duskblade gives me 7 spells for Arcane Strike(a nice 9d4 damage), as well as two good save, full BAB, Combat Casting(a requisite feat), and Arcane Channel, which I'm hoping my DM will let me use with Haste(not counting on it, though). Sandshaper gives me alot of spells to both of my casting classes(if I read it correctly). Seeing as I gain spells as a Sorcerer, I didn't think I could pass it up at the cost of a measly feat and class level. I only gleaned over the spells gained, but I believe that I can cast most of them. Arcane Duelist gives me Charisma to AC, mainly. I lose one BAB, but I can afford to lose it, I think. I also gain +1 to my weapon enhancement as long as I wield a Short Sword or Rapier, but I can't use them with Power Attack, so it's wasted. I could drop it in preference to Battle Dancer, but I doubt my GM will let me use Dragon classes. Perhaps Ascetic Mage would work? I don't really think I need to justify Abjurant Champion, Full BAB, Casting, and an effective +8 to caster level speaks for itself. Dropping Sandshaper and Arcane Duelist would free up 3 levels, and 3 feats. Monk and Ascetic Mage are the first two that come to mind. Minor Shapeshift and the other Transmutation feat(the one that increases the bonus of your transmutation spells by 2, cant remember the name of it) are other choices. So, any suggestions?
#2 ninjarabbit Aug 14, 2008 16:36:59	I don't see the point of duskblade since you only have an int of 10 and the SA really doesn't have a whole lot of spells to channel. 5 levels of hexblade can get you combat casting. One of my favorite SA builds is hexblade5/fighter1/SA4/spellsword1/abjurantchampion5/dragondisciple4. Dragon disciple is actually good for this build since it gets you extra 5th level spell slots for the SA.
#3 yeygresh Aug 14, 2008 16:45:41	I don't see the point of duskblade since you only have an int of 10 and the SA really doesn't have a whole lot of spells to channel. 5 levels of hexblade can get you combat casting. I figured I could just drop 4k on a Headband of Intellect. DB also gives me more spells for Arcane Strike and Abjurant Champion.