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<blockquote data-quote="Bub_the_zombie" data-source="post: 5885007" data-attributes="member: 6667598"><p>I am constructing a lv 9 back up character that will most likely see game this week. There is really no restrictions on class or race as long as it is from a d&d book, no online homemade classes, or 3rd party content.</p><p></p><p>I am trying to make a Disciple of Dispater from BoVD. Race either human or dwarf. The campaign world is both dragon and undead heavy. The primary weapon I want to use is a pick axe (two handed 1d8 x4). I know there are better crit weapons for the build but I just really like the flavor and brutality of the pick axe. I wish to be a full plate tank, the party is all casters.</p><p></p><p>What I need some advice on is the build to get to DD. I was thinking ranger at first level for a boat load of skill points + favored enemy dragons. Then 4 levels of fighter to get weapon specialization (+4 damage = +16 on a crit). Then I need one more BAB to get the +6 needed for the class. I am reluctant to take fighter 5 because it is a dead level, and ranger 2 gives me two weapon fighting I don't plan on using. I do not mind taking a level or two of something else before the prestige class, I just want to start game with at least one level of it; I don't want to waste party time trying to sacrifice people.</p><p>I am not trying to min max the hell out of this build post prestige, but I want a solid foundation Pre prestige.</p><p></p><p>Rolled stats</p><p>15, 13, 13, 11, 17, 15</p><p></p><p>Feats needed for the DD</p><p>Power attack, combat expertise, disciple of darkness</p><p></p><p>36,000 gold to start</p><p>Thanks in advance for any advice</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bub_the_zombie, post: 5885007, member: 6667598"] I am constructing a lv 9 back up character that will most likely see game this week. There is really no restrictions on class or race as long as it is from a d&d book, no online homemade classes, or 3rd party content. I am trying to make a Disciple of Dispater from BoVD. Race either human or dwarf. The campaign world is both dragon and undead heavy. The primary weapon I want to use is a pick axe (two handed 1d8 x4). I know there are better crit weapons for the build but I just really like the flavor and brutality of the pick axe. I wish to be a full plate tank, the party is all casters. What I need some advice on is the build to get to DD. I was thinking ranger at first level for a boat load of skill points + favored enemy dragons. Then 4 levels of fighter to get weapon specialization (+4 damage = +16 on a crit). Then I need one more BAB to get the +6 needed for the class. I am reluctant to take fighter 5 because it is a dead level, and ranger 2 gives me two weapon fighting I don't plan on using. I do not mind taking a level or two of something else before the prestige class, I just want to start game with at least one level of it; I don't want to waste party time trying to sacrifice people. I am not trying to min max the hell out of this build post prestige, but I want a solid foundation Pre prestige. Rolled stats 15, 13, 13, 11, 17, 15 Feats needed for the DD Power attack, combat expertise, disciple of darkness 36,000 gold to start Thanks in advance for any advice [/QUOTE]
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