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Originally Posted by Nonlethal Force  Additionally, I would argue that the response to non-caster multiclassing is a bit off. While I think a rogue 1 / fighter 5 is about the same amount of power as a fighter 6 or a rogue 6, I don't think that a rogue 3 / fighter 3 is as powerful as the full classed character. Ingeneral, I've found that the more balanced the levels are in multiclassing the worse the build is in terms of power. Just food for thought .... and only my opinion. |
Why do you think the rogue 3/fighter 3 is less powerful than a rogue 1/fighter 5?
They have the same BAB. One has traded a bonus fighter feat and some hp for evasion and an extra d6 of sneak attack and extra skill points?
They give up the option of weapon specialization at this level and have a slightly different save array but it does not seem that different.
Rogues and fighters are pretty exemplary for me in multiclassing working at most any mix of levels as you get regular defined benefits (sneak attack or bonus combat feats) in each class at regular level intervals for you to mix and match to taste.
I think the equal split leading to power drain is true for spellcasting classes, but I feel most martial classes blend well. A barbarian 10/fighter 10 for instance has a +20 BAB and tons of hp and is a decent mix of feat chain mastery and rage. I'd feel fine having one be the melee combatant in a 20th level party instead of barbarian 20 or a fighter 20.