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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #20 on: July 20, 2010, 08:21:20 AM »
Lesser Aasimar is from Pgtf (page 170 or something). If you don't have it: It's like Aasimar, but Humanoid(Planetouched). And LA +0, of course.

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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #21 on: July 20, 2010, 09:25:10 AM »
Maybe dark creature binder 3 / warblade 1? Bind Paimon, punishing stance, use reach weapon & spiked gaunlet, speed 40, attack any creature you move past (1/5 rounds). Fun, not too crazy.

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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #22 on: July 20, 2010, 11:35:43 AM »
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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #23 on: July 20, 2010, 12:00:35 PM »
Goliath or Half-Minotaur Human (No size increase if DM allows for that) or Dragonborn of Bahamut [wings] Gray Dwarf

Wolf Totem Barbarian 1
Ranger 1
Ranger 2
Wolf Totem Barbarian 2
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PsiWar 1
PsiWar 2

Feats:
If Human: Jotunbrud
Flaw (Shaky): WF: Longsword
Flaw (Murkey-Eyed): WF: Handaxe
1: Double Hit, Combat Reflexes (if Dex is high), Mad Foam Rager, or Two Weapon Pounce, or MM: Battle Jump, or (free feat)
Barbarian 2: Improved Trip (bypass Combat Expertise, bye bye Int 13)
Ranger 1/Half-Minotaur: Track (see if you can retrain one)
Ranger 2: Two Weapon Fighting
3: High Sword, Low Axe
If Half-Minotaur: Scent

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Whirling Frenzy
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This seems like a very mediocre melee build that could throw out a small amount of damage, keep the bad guys off their feet, not go into total-control in combat, but establish focused control on a subject or two. Level 5 and 6 obviously don't have to be PsiWar. There's a lot of flexibility there. Heck, you could really just not think ahead and see what RP opportunities are available. I also have a mini to recommend if you decide to use that combat style and be a Human/Half-Minotaur: http://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/axe%20human/sku-down/03090

I played a character similar to this in a campaign around here and it faired pretty well. I tended to roll pretty high and tripped some things I shouldn't have, but really proved the characters name 'Guts.' I don't know the power level of the party you're gaming with, but tripping minus focusing on as much reach as you can get and AoO's is usually pretty balanced in a slightly underpowered campaign and DM's are typically happy that you're not going for the cookie cutter two-hander with reach.

Lion Totem: I left out Lion Totem Barbarian because I think it's a little strong (though not in this build, but it typically raises flags) and because Wolf Totem lets you get a virtual feat (Combat Expertise without Int 13) and the needed Improved Trip. If you want to Pounce, I'd recommend taking Two-Weapon Pounce (a nice balanced TWF charge feat; good with Anklet of Translocation).
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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #24 on: July 20, 2010, 01:04:08 PM »
No, customisable weapons that last minute/level aren't good. Just get a +1 Transmutation Eager Warning weapon and you're done.

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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #25 on: July 20, 2010, 01:47:19 PM »
Goliath
1 Lion Totem Barbarian with the Mountain Rage ACF - Feat: Extra Rage
2 Wolf Totem Barbarian - Bonus Feat: Improved Trip
3 Fighter: Feat: Power Attack, Bonus Feat: Improved Bull Rush
4 Fighter: Feat: Knockback

Final Result:  You are strong, and large-sized.
Trip people with a touch attacks and then knock them back.

Edit: Of course a reach weapon is a plus.  No space for EWP sadly.
A big plus is that this build is so simple and yet very effective :)

I'd continue it with a ToB class probably or perhaps Ardent with practiced manifester.
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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #26 on: July 20, 2010, 05:12:28 PM »
Goliath Barbarian 2/Fighter 2 was the first thing that came to my mind, Rebel.

A_Shadow_of_Life, if your DM allows stuff from Unearthed Arcana, I'd swap Rage for Whirling Frenzy, and swap fast movement for Pounce (Complete Champion).

If you're looking for reach weapons, simply use a guissarme (martial weapon) and armor spikes (also martial).  You can't trip with the spikes, but you can still use them against adjacent foes so you don't have to drop your weapon.  Of course, you'd need Combat Reflexes if you really want to take advantage of a reach weapon, and you'd need a good base Dex to make it worth while.
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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #27 on: July 20, 2010, 05:51:18 PM »
Normally, I like whirling frenzy too, but it doesn't quite work with Mountain Rage which, IMO, is better.
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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #28 on: July 20, 2010, 05:55:31 PM »
No, customisable weapons that last minute/level aren't good. Just get a +1 Transmutation Eager Warning weapon and you're done.

Eh, too much + Init for this game, min/maxing in certain areas too much is.. <.< well people starting crying (figuratively). And out right buying the exact enchantments I want is very unlikely.


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'Kay, Tanks, Bai.

Also, I have PGtF, I don't see Lesser Aasimar, I only see Lesser Drow, Lesser Gray Dwarves, Lesser Deep Gnomes and Lesser 'Planetouched' which says they are earlier in the book, don't see them
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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #29 on: July 20, 2010, 06:00:32 PM »
Solo: Neither did I, I merely said I was not a dude.
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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #30 on: July 20, 2010, 06:04:05 PM »

Also, I have PGtF, I don't see Lesser Aasimar, I only see Lesser Drow, Lesser Gray Dwarves, Lesser Deep Gnomes and Lesser 'Planetouched' which says they are earlier in the book, don't see them
Aasimar, genasi, tieflings, and a whole lot of other races are "planetouched".

Technically speaking, aasimar are actually "planetouched,aasimar)".

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« Reply #31 on: July 20, 2010, 06:06:22 PM »
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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #32 on: July 20, 2010, 08:09:32 PM »
Catfolk Swordsage 4 (Maybe Unarmed variant)
19, 18, 18, 16, 16, 15

S. 16 D. 22 C. 18 I. 16 W. 20 Cha. 17
4th level +1 Wis

Feats:
1) Shadow Blade
3) EWP Spiked Chain? Adaptive Style?
Flaw) Improved Trip?
Flaw)

Goodies:
 Str + Dex to damage
 Dex + Wis to AC ( +11)

Anyways, simple nice and can get some melee control especially with Setting Sun maneuvers.
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« Reply #33 on: July 20, 2010, 09:03:28 PM »
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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #34 on: July 21, 2010, 07:24:56 AM »
Solo: Neither did I, I merely said I was not a dude.
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How inappropriate Solo. Take alook at -this-
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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #35 on: July 21, 2010, 12:34:08 PM »
Solo: Neither did I, I merely said I was not a dude.
Then feast your eyes on this.

How inappropriate Solo. Take alook at -this-
That's gestalt. If he'd multiclassed he wouldn't have run out of spells.
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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #36 on: July 21, 2010, 01:31:37 PM »
Solo: Neither did I, I merely said I was not a dude.
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How inappropriate Solo. Take alook at -this-
That's gestalt. If he'd multiclassed he wouldn't have run out of spells.
2e multiclassing = 3e gestalt
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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #37 on: July 21, 2010, 02:11:48 PM »
Solo: Neither did I, I merely said I was not a dude.
Then feast your eyes on this.

How inappropriate Solo. Take alook at -this-
That's gestalt. If he'd multiclassed he wouldn't have run out of spells.
2e multiclassing = 3e gestalt

Who said anything about Multiclassing? It's a new prestige base class. Wizard/Red Neck, with full progression.
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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #38 on: July 21, 2010, 02:21:28 PM »
Solo: Neither did I, I merely said I was not a dude.
Then feast your eyes on this.

How inappropriate Solo. Take alook at -this-
That's gestalt. If he'd multiclassed he wouldn't have run out of spells.
2e multiclassing = 3e gestalt

Who said anything about Multiclassing? It's a new prestige base class. Wizard/Mary Sue, with full progression.
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Re: Melee Build.
« Reply #39 on: July 21, 2010, 04:18:58 PM »
Regardless, Solo needs to stop posting his junk all over the boards.
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