Hi, I've been playing in a game since November and it looks like it might go on for a long time. I originally had a grand ol' plan for this character but after playing to ECL 3 I'm kinda torn on what I should do.
Current Character Sheet ECL 3:
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Eilara Siannoedelfemale phrenic elf crusader 1
NG medium humanoid (elf, psionic)
Init +3;
Senses Listen +2, Spot +2
Languages Common, Elven, Sylven, Draconic
AC 19, touch 13, flat-Footed 16
hp 12 (1HD)
Fort +4,
Ref +3,
Will +0
Resist PS 11
Speed 30 ft.
Melee mwk rapier +3 (1d6+1/18-20)
Ranged mwk shortbow +5 (1d6/x3)
Base Atk +1;
Grp +2
Atk Options Furious Counterstrike, Steely Resolve 5
Psi-Like Abilities (ML 1st):- 3/day- Precognition, Defensive
- 1/day- Force Screen
Maneuvers and Stances Known (IL 1st):
- Stances- Martial Spirit
- Maneuvers-Crusader's Strike, Vanguard Strike, Stone Bones, Douse the Flames, Leading the Attack
Abilities Str 13, Dex 17, Con 14, Int 14, Wis 11, Cha 14
Feats Extra Granted Maneuver
Skills Appraise 1.0 Rank, Balance 4 Ranks, Bluff 1.0 Rank, Concentration 4 ranks, diplomacy 4 ranks, intimidate 1 rank, jump 4 ranks, history 1 rank, religion 1 rank, nobility and royalty .5 ranks
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Originally I was going to try to make a critical hit build Crusader 10/Eternal Blade 10
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1: Extra Granted Maneuver
3: Weapon Focus (Falchion)
6: Martial Study (Claw at the Moon)
9: Improved Critical (Falchion)
12: Martial Stance (Blood in the Water)
15: Power Attack
18: Open
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But after playing for the last month I'm beginning to realize this might not be a good idea given our party composition.
Party: Dragonfire Adept 3, Wilder 3, Warblade 2/Dragonshaman 1, Swordsage 3, Crusader 1 (me)
Specifically it seems that the roles I wanted to cover: Diplomacy and DPS are being covered already by the Dragonfire Adept (Diplomacy, Battlefield control) and the warblade and swordsage - DPS. The Warforged Wilder with Adamantine Armor and Vigor can last forever in combat (Tank). Soooo..... I need help with finding a niche.
We do play with multiclass xp penalties, however the feat from unearth arcana to grant additional favored classes is available. I definitely want to play an Eternal Blade 10 so that part of the build is non-negotiable. But pretty much everything else is up for grabs. Anyone have any advice on what I should go for?
The DM has said that pretty much anything is available except for Incarnuum I think. Dragon Magazine is on a case by case basis.