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Best class for polearm/spearn/halberd?

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#1
gamicon
Apr 08, 2011 22:55:08 Like it says, I'm trying to make a character with a spear who jumps around alot, and I'm trying to pick a class that would do this well. Half of this is also finding the moves that fit.

One consideration is Monk.
Another is a hybrid Fighter Barbarian, or non hybrid of one of those.
Also Considered Ardent for the effects.

One thing I found for this is Pouncing Armor, hide or leather, when charging instead of running you make a jump at the enemy.

anyone have any other ideas or reccomendations.
#2
thespaceinvader
Apr 09, 2011 3:05:52 If you want polearm shenanigans, you probably need at least MC fighter.
#3
m4kitsu
Apr 11, 2011 12:49:14 Throwing in a second vote here for needing at least a splash of Fighter if you actually want to abuse what polearms (Glaive in particular) is capable of.

Monk is an Implement class -what weapon (if any) they have in their hands makes absolutely no difference to how they fight. They can pummel you with equal effectiveness with a glaive, a longsword, a whip, a broken barstool or a canned ham.

Barbarians like large two-handed things and a polearm could work but isn't optimal. I will leave the effectiveness of hybridization to those who care about such things.

Figther is probably your polearm gold-standard. They have powers that directly support it and can array their stats to make the most effect. Polearm Gamble in particular is a solid way to increase your effectiveness as a Defender. Look to a Longtooth Shifter in particular -their stats are in the right place for this.
#4
bageljay
Apr 12, 2011 11:53:53 a barbarian who charges around like a pinball would work, 1 multiclass fighter feat for access to other fighter feats.

Wildblood wardens also make good use of reach weapons, but they tend to use them to push/pull enemies while standing still.
#5
operationwyzard
Apr 12, 2011 18:21:05 Warlord and Warlock! They get alot of mileage out of having reach weapons...

Ok well I suppose I would try to get a speedy panther barbarian and go gnoll or bugbear. There are alot of charge/movement powers and feats out there to choose from.
#6
Aetharion
Apr 14, 2011 5:43:30 A monk with the Pointed Step Style would seem like a good idea. Also the Iron Soul monastic tradition.

EDIT: An Eladrin character could also be a good idea, because of their racial Eladrin Soldier feet, which is both proficiency with all spears and a +2 to dmg rolls. But the greatspear proficiency won't matter much if you're a monk, so it might be better for, say, a fighter.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 gamicon Apr 08, 2011 22:55:08	Like it says, I'm trying to make a character with a spear who jumps around alot, and I'm trying to pick a class that would do this well. Half of this is also finding the moves that fit. One consideration is Monk. Another is a hybrid Fighter Barbarian, or non hybrid of one of those. Also Considered Ardent for the effects. One thing I found for this is Pouncing Armor, hide or leather, when charging instead of running you make a jump at the enemy. anyone have any other ideas or reccomendations.
#2 thespaceinvader Apr 09, 2011 3:05:52	If you want polearm shenanigans, you probably need at least MC fighter.
#3 m4kitsu Apr 11, 2011 12:49:14	Throwing in a second vote here for needing at least a splash of Fighter if you actually want to abuse what polearms (Glaive in particular) is capable of. Monk is an Implement class -what weapon (if any) they have in their hands makes absolutely no difference to how they fight. They can pummel you with equal effectiveness with a glaive, a longsword, a whip, a broken barstool or a canned ham. Barbarians like large two-handed things and a polearm could work but isn't optimal. I will leave the effectiveness of hybridization to those who care about such things. Figther is probably your polearm gold-standard. They have powers that directly support it and can array their stats to make the most effect. Polearm Gamble in particular is a solid way to increase your effectiveness as a Defender. Look to a Longtooth Shifter in particular -their stats are in the right place for this.
#4 bageljay Apr 12, 2011 11:53:53	a barbarian who charges around like a pinball would work, 1 multiclass fighter feat for access to other fighter feats. Wildblood wardens also make good use of reach weapons, but they tend to use them to push/pull enemies while standing still.
#5 operationwyzard Apr 12, 2011 18:21:05	Warlord and Warlock! They get alot of mileage out of having reach weapons... Ok well I suppose I would try to get a speedy panther barbarian and go gnoll or bugbear. There are alot of charge/movement powers and feats out there to choose from.
#6 Aetharion Apr 14, 2011 5:43:30	A monk with the Pointed Step Style would seem like a good idea. Also the Iron Soul monastic tradition. EDIT: An Eladrin character could also be a good idea, because of their racial Eladrin Soldier feet, which is both proficiency with all spears and a +2 to dmg rolls. But the greatspear proficiency won't matter much if you're a monk, so it might be better for, say, a fighter.