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#1 ravenbrand Jun 01, 2013 3:19:58	Hi, it's me again. So i need some ideas, I'm currently a 6th level ninja with a 2LA for being a Vampire, (level 8) And have earnt the experience for being level 9, but was thinking about multiclassing - What sort of classes would be awesome to go with both a ninja and a vampire? Bearing in mind i have 27 flatfooted AC wearing no armour (thanks to ninja and Vampire) so i don't want to break the game, I was looking at becoming a shadowsun ninja, which would mean i'd need to put a level into sword sage, but that class doesn't seem overly exciting to play! I'm looking for something that can deal lots of damage, and potentially hit multiple times, currently my Base attack is +4! Thanks,
#2 Krusk Jun 01, 2013 9:28:10	You know a vampite has a level adjustment of +8 out of the Monster Manual right? What source are you using that gives +2. It may be important for recomendations.  Also, swordsage is a blast.
#3 alsebra Jun 01, 2013 10:21:35	Could it be a template, Krusk?  I don't have access to either MM1 or MM2...
#4 ravenbrand Jun 01, 2013 12:30:39	It was applied as a template because my character was turned during combat, it basically made me level 8, It was the DM's decision most likely, so i was level 6(all in ninja), but needed to get to level 8's worth of experience because of the template being added, to actually start gaining level xp, just to note, the alignment is Chaotic neutral, I'm looking at the occult slayer prestige class at some point. It's a really tough choice between that and the sword sage! lol
#5 Mad_Jack Jun 01, 2013 19:47:09	Swordsage, definitely - six skill points are nothing to sneeze at, their skill list already matches your own, you gain the benefit of the Weapon Focus feat with all weapons associated with one of the disciplines you chose and you get a lot more options in combat by gaining six maneuvers and a stance. Aside from not increasing your BAB, there's no real downside to taking a level of swordsage. You get Desert Wind, Diamond Mind, Setting Sun, Shadow Hand, Stone Dragon and Tiger Claw to choose from, and there's definitely going to be a few maneuvers from both Shadow Hand and Setting Sun that are perfect for a ninja vampire - a standard-action (rechargeable) 50ft. teleport in every fight is just flat-out awesome (Shadow Jaunt, lvl 2). Both Desert Wind and Diamond Mind have some good damage attacks at 1st level. (If you go two levels of swordsage, you could pick up a 3rd-level stance, Assassin's Stance, that gives you a +2d6 sneak attack.)
#6 ravenbrand Jun 02, 2013 13:50:36	Thank you mad jack! I was unsure of the applications of some of the skills, but you have made my mind!
#7 merb101 Jun 03, 2013 13:59:05	Man, Vampire Ninja ... You are really testing your nerd cred on this one ;)
#8 ravenbrand Jun 04, 2013 11:14:26	haha, it wasn't through choice, i rolled a ridiculously low Con/HP combo, and got drained in two! The benefits of remaining a vampire way overshadow the downsides! especially when  you consider the spiderclimb... i actually flung myself off of a ceiling sword first into a pool to score a crtical hit of 45! what DM expects that kind of shenanigan!