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<blockquote data-quote="Nibelung" data-source="post: 6712029" data-attributes="member: 74499"><p><strong>Originally posted by lordduskblade:</strong></p><p></p><p>Sample Builds: Destruction Personified</p><p></p><p><strong>The Blood Brawler</strong></p><p>[sblock]</p><p>This build is the epitome of "battered, beaten, but not defeated": its performance goes up dramatically when his HP total dips below half. This combines with the Barbarian's typical explosive bursts of damage to be a truly fearsome force.</p><p></p><p><strong>Race:</strong> Half-Orc.</p><p><strong>Feral Might:</strong> Rageblood Vigor.</p><p><strong>Multiclass:</strong> Fighter.</p><p><strong>Paragon Path:</strong> Bloodfury Savage.</p><p><strong>Epic Destiny:</strong> Reincarnate Champion.</p><p><strong>Past Life Race 1:</strong> Gnoll.</p><p><strong>Past Life Race 2:</strong> Dragonborn.</p><p></p><p><strong>Ability Scores:</strong></p><p>L1 – Str 18, Con 14, Dex 16, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 10</p><p>L4 – Str 19, Con 14, Dex 17, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 10</p><p>L8 – Str 20, Con 14, Dex 18, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 10</p><p>L11 – Str 21, Con 15, Dex 19, Int 9, Wis 14, Cha 11</p><p>L14 – Str 22, Con 15, Dex 20, Int 9, Wis 14, Cha 11</p><p>L18 – Str 23, Con 15, Dex 21, Int 9, Wis 14, Cha 11</p><p>L21 – Str 24, Con 16, Dex 22, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 12</p><p>L24 – Str 27, Con 17, Dex 22, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 12</p><p>L28 – Str 28, Con 18, Dex 22, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 12</p><p></p><p><strong>Feats:</strong></p><p>L1 – Weapon Proficiency (Fullblade)</p><p>L2 – Heavy Blade Expertise</p><p>L4 – Weapon Focus (Heavy Blades)</p><p>L6 – Deadly Rage</p><p>L8 – Reckless Charge</p><p>L10 – Battle Awareness (Intimidate)</p><p>L11 – Strength from Pain</p><p>L12 – Anger Unleashed</p><p>L14 – Armor Specialization (Hide)</p><p>L16 – Improved Defenses</p><p>L18 – Charging Rampage</p><p>L20 – Powerful Charge</p><p>L21 – Heavy Blade Mastery</p><p>L21 – Long Step (replaces Powerful Charge)</p><p>L22 – Fierce Charge</p><p>L24 – Brutal Charge</p><p>L24 – Second Skin (replaces Armor Specialization (Hide))</p><p>L26 – Overpowering Charge</p><p>L27 – Reserve Maneuver (Curtain of Steel) (replaces Charging Rampage)</p><p>L28 – Draconic Arrogance</p><p>L30 – Ferocious Critical</p><p></p><p><strong>At-Will Powers:</strong></p><p>L1 – Howling Strike</p><p>L1 – Pressing Strike</p><p></p><p><strong>Encounter Powers:</strong></p><p>L1 – Desperate Fury</p><p>L3 – Brutal Slam</p><p>L7 – Curtain of Steel</p><p>L11 – Unbound Assault</p><p>L13 – Storm of Blades (replaces Desperate Fury)</p><p>L23 – Staggering Strike (replaces Brutal Slam)</p><p>L27 – Curtain of Steel (replaces Unbound Assault)</p><p>L27 – Hurricane of Blades (replaces Curtain of Steel)</p><p></p><p><strong>Daily Powers:</strong></p><p><strong></strong>L1 – Swift Panther Rage</p><p>L5 – Rage of the Crimson Hurricane</p><p>L9 – Oak Hammer Rage</p><p>L15 – Thunderfury Rage (replaces Swift Panther Rage)</p><p>L19 – Desert Wind Rage (replaces Rage of the Crimson Hurricane)</p><p>L20 – Murderous Rage</p><p>L25 – Stone Tempest Rage (replaces Oak Hammer Rage)</p><p>L29 – World Serpent Rage (replaces Thunderfury Rage)</p><p></p><p><strong>Utility Powers:</strong></p><p>L2 – Shrug it Off</p><p>L6 – Combat Surge</p><p>L10 – Incredible Stride</p><p>L12 – Frothing Madness</p><p>L16 – Spur the Cycle</p><p>L22 – Unexpected Clarity</p><p>L26 – Swift Reincarnation</p><p></p><p><u><strong>Magic Items (Expected GP = 14,625,000):</strong></u></p><p><strong>L29 (2,625,000 gp):</strong> +6 Battlecrazed Fullblade (AV)</p><p><strong>L28 (2,125,000 gp):</strong> +6 Bestial Elderhide Armor (AV)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L27 (1,625,000 gp):</strong> +6 Badge of the Berserker (AV 2)</p><p><strong>L27 (1,625,000 gp): </strong>+6 Farbond Spellblade Fullblade (AV 2)</p><p><strong>L27 (1,625,000 gp):</strong> Shadow Band (AV)</p><p><strong>L26 (1,125,000 gp):</strong> Horned Helm (Epic Tier) (PHB)</p><p><strong>L26 (1,125,000 gp):</strong> Iron Armbands of Power (Epic Tier) (AV)</p><p><strong>L26 (1,125,000 gp):</strong> Violet Solitaire (AV)</p><p><strong>L25 (625,000 gp):</strong> Belt of Titan Strength (PHB)</p><p><strong>L25 (625,000 gp):</strong> Diamond Scabbard (AV)</p><p><strong>L18 (85,000 gp):</strong> Gauntlets of Destruction (PHB)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L13 (17,000 gp):</strong> Ring of Giants (D 378)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L12 (13,000 gp):</strong> Stone of Earth (AV 2)</p><p><strong>L11 (9,000 gp): </strong>Dice of Auspicious Fortune (D 381)</p><p><strong>L10 (5,000 gp):</strong> Boots of the Mighty Charge (D 381)</p><p><strong>L9 (4,200 gp): </strong>Backlash Tattoo (AV 2)</p><p><strong>L3 (680 gp):</strong> +1 Blood Fury Fullblade (AV 2)</p><p><strong>TOTAL:</strong> 14,383,880 gp</p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p><strong>The Chieftain</strong></p><p>[sblock]</p><p>This build carries all of the stereotypical Barbarian goods, and it has the added perk of carrying some welcome healing, buffing, and debuffing as icing, which can help him keep himself and his allies in the fight.</p><p></p><p><strong>Race:</strong> Dragonborn.</p><p><strong>Feral Might:</strong> Thaneborn Triumph.</p><p><strong>Multiclass:</strong> Warlord.</p><p><strong>Paragon Path:</strong> Mithral Arm.</p><p><strong>Epic Destiny:</strong> Destined Scion. </p><p></p><p><strong>Ability Scores:</strong></p><p>L1 – Str 18, Con 13, Dex 14, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 16</p><p>L4 – Str 19, Con 13, Dex 15, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 16</p><p>L8 – Str 20, Con 13, Dex 15, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 17</p><p>L11 – Str 21, Con 14, Dex 16, Int 9, Wis 11, Cha 18</p><p>L14 – Str 22, Con 14, Dex 17, Int 9, Wis 11, Cha 18</p><p>L18 – Str 23, Con 15, Dex 17, Int 9, Wis 11, Cha 18</p><p>L21 – Str 26, Con 16, Dex 20, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 19</p><p>L24 – Str 27, Con 16, Dex 20, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 20</p><p>L28 – Str 28, Con 17, Dex 20, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 20</p><p></p><p><strong>Feats:</strong></p><p>L1 – Weapon Proficiency (Greatspear)</p><p>L2 – Spear Expertise</p><p>L4 – Weapon Focus (Spears)</p><p>L6 – Hafted Defense</p><p>L8 – Student of Battle (Diplomacy) </p><p>L10 – Cunning Stalker</p><p>L11 – Reckless Charge</p><p>L12 – Deadly Rage</p><p>L14 – Impetuous Charger</p><p>L16 – Improved Defenses</p><p>L18 – Armor Specialization (Hide)</p><p>L20 – Charging Rampage</p><p>L21 – Spear Mastery</p><p>L20 – Long Step (replaces Charging Rampage)</p><p>L22 – Overpowering Charge</p><p>L24 – Primal Resurgence</p><p>L26 – Thaneborn Advance</p><p>L28 – Charging Rampage</p><p>L28 – Second Skin (replaces Armor Specialization (Hide))</p><p>L30 – Epic Will</p><p></p><p><strong>At-Will Powers:</strong></p><p> L1 – Howling Strike</p><p>L1 – Pressing Strike</p><p></p><p><strong>Encounter Powers:</strong></p><p>L1 – Escalating Violence</p><p>L3 – Shatterbone Strike</p><p>L7 – Curtain of Steel</p><p>L11 – Fearsome Smash</p><p>L13 – Storm of Blades (replaces Escalating Violence)</p><p>L17 – Devastating Blow (replaces Shatterbone Strike)</p><p>L23 – Curtain of Steel (replaces Fearsome Smash)</p><p>L23 – Staggering Strike (replaces Curtain of Steel)</p><p>L27 – Hurricane of Blades (replaces Devastating Blow)</p><p></p><p><strong>Daily Powers:</strong></p><p>L1 – Swift Panther Rage</p><p>L5 – Rage of the Crimson Hurricane</p><p>L9 – Oak Hammer Rage</p><p>L15 – Ancient War Band Rage (replaces Swift Panther Rage)</p><p>L19 – Desert Wind Rage (replaces Rage of the Crimson Hurricane)</p><p>L20 – Dimension Slide</p><p>L25 – Stone Tempest Rage (replaces Oak Hammer Rage)</p><p>L29 – World Serpent Rage (replaces Ancient War Band Rage)</p><p></p><p><strong>Utility Powers:</strong></p><p>L2 – Shrug it Off</p><p>L6 – Combat Surge</p><p>L10 – Heart Strike</p><p>L12 – Prophetic Defense</p><p>L16 – Spur the Cycle</p><p>L22 – Unexpected Clarity</p><p>L26 – Epic Recovery</p><p></p><p><u><strong>Magic Items (Expected GP = 14,625,000):</strong></u></p><p><strong>L28 (2,125,000 gp):</strong> +6 Bestial Elderhide Armor (AV)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L28 (2,125,000 gp):</strong> +6 Thundergod Greatspear (AV)</p><p><strong>L27 (1,625,000 gp):</strong> +6 Badge of the Berserker (AV 2)</p><p><strong>L27 (1,625,000 gp):</strong> +6 Hungry Spear Greatspear (AV 2)</p><p><strong>L27 (1,625,000 gp): </strong>Shadow Band (AV)</p><p><strong>L26 (1,125,000 gp):</strong> Horned Helm (Epic Tier) (PHB)</p><p><strong>L26 (1,125,000 gp):</strong> Iron Armbands of Power (Epic Tier) (AV)</p><p><strong>L26 (1,125,000 gp):</strong> Violet Solitaire (AV)</p><p><strong>L25 (625,000 gp):</strong> Belt of Titan Strength (PHB)</p><p><strong>L21 (225,000 gp):</strong> Ring of Tenacious Will (AV)</p><p><strong>L18 (85,000 gp):</strong> Gauntlets of Destruction (PHB)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L12 (13,000 gp):</strong> Stone of Earth (AV 2)</p><p><strong>L11 (9,000 gp):</strong> Dice of Auspicious Fortune (D 381)</p><p><strong>L10 (5,000 gp):</strong> Boots of the Mighty Charge (D 381)</p><p><strong>L9 (4,200 gp):</strong> Backlash Tattoo (AV 2)</p><p><strong>TOTAL:</strong> 13,466,200 gp</p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p><strong>The Reacher</strong></p><p>[sblock]</p><p>This build takes advantage of the fact that it's wielding a Reach weapon to push and shove its opponents around for getting near him. While the Glaive usually doesn't pack as much punch as some of the more traditional Barbarian weapons by default, the fact that this build gets more swings at the enemy and seriously inconveniences him by putting him down continually can make up for it.</p><p></p><p><strong>Race:</strong> Longtooth Shifter.</p><p><strong>Feral Might:</strong> Rageblood Vigor.</p><p><strong>Multiclass:</strong> Fighter.</p><p><strong>Paragon Path:</strong> Kensei.</p><p><strong>Epic Destiny:</strong> Reincarnate Champion.</p><p><strong>Past Life Race 1:</strong> Dragonborn.</p><p><strong>Past Life Race 2:</strong> Gnoll.</p><p></p><p><strong>Ability Scores:</strong></p><p>L1 – Str 18, Con 14, Dex 14, Int 8, Wis 15, Cha 10</p><p>L4 – Str 19, Con 14, Dex 15, Int 8, Wis 15, Cha 10</p><p>L8 – Str 20, Con 14, Dex 16, Int 8, Wis 15, Cha 10</p><p>L11 – Str 21, Con 15, Dex 17, Int 9, Wis 16, Cha 11</p><p>L14 – Str 22, Con 15, Dex 18, Int 9, Wis 16, Cha 11</p><p>L18 – Str 23, Con 15, Dex 19, Int 9, Wis 16, Cha 11</p><p>L21 – Str 24, Con 16, Dex 20, Int 10, Wis 17, Cha 12</p><p>L24 – Str 27, Con 17, Dex 20, Int 10, Wis 17, Cha 12</p><p>L26 – Str 28, Con 18, Dex 20, Int 10, Wis 17, Cha 12</p><p></p><p><strong>Feats:</strong></p><p>L1 – Heavy Blade Expertise</p><p>L2 – Weapon Focus (Heavy Blades)</p><p>L4 – Deadly Rage</p><p>L6 – Battle Awareness (Heal)</p><p>L8 – Polearm Momentum</p><p>L10 – Hafted Defense</p><p>L11 – Polearm Gamble</p><p>L12 – Heavy Blade Opportunity</p><p>L14 – Headsman's Chop</p><p>L16 – Armor Specialization (Hide)</p><p>L18 – Improved Defenses</p><p>L20 – Improved Initiative</p><p>L21 – Heavy Blade Mastery</p><p>L21 – Superior Initiative (replaces Improved Initiative)</p><p>L22 – Draconic Arrogance</p><p>L24 – Overpowering Charge</p><p>L24 – Second Skin (replaces Armor Specialization (Hide))</p><p>L26 – Reckless Charge</p><p>L28 – Fierce Charge</p><p>L30 – Brutal Charge</p><p></p><p><strong>At-Will Powers:</strong></p><p>L1 – Howling Strike</p><p>L1 – Pressing Strike</p><p></p><p><strong>Encounter Powers:</strong></p><p>L1 – Desperate Fury</p><p>L3 – Brutal Slam</p><p>L7 – Fearsome Smash</p><p>L11 – Masterstroke</p><p>L13 – Storm of Blades (replaces Desperate Fury)</p><p>L17 – Thunderfall (replaces Brutal Slam)</p><p>L23 – Staggering Strike (replaces Thunderfall)</p><p>L27 – Hurricane of Blades (replaces Fearsome Smash)</p><p></p><p><strong>Daily Powers:</strong></p><p>L1 – Tyrant's Rage</p><p>L5 – Thunder Hawk Rage</p><p>L9 – Oak Hammer Rage</p><p>L15 – Ancestral War Band Rage (replaces Thunder Hawk Rage)</p><p>L19 – Desert Wind Rage (replaces Oak Hammer Rage)</p><p>L20 – Weaponsoul Dance</p><p>L25 – Stone Tempest Rage (replaces Tyrant's Rage)</p><p>L29 – World Serpent Rage (replaces Ancestral War Band Rage)</p><p></p><p><strong>Utility Powers:</strong></p><p>L2 – Shrug it Off</p><p>L6 – Combat Surge</p><p>L10 – Reactive Surge</p><p>L12 – Ultimate Parry</p><p>L16 – Spur the Cycle</p><p>L22 – Unexpected Clarity</p><p>L26 – Swift Reincarnation</p><p></p><p><u><strong>Magic Items (Expected GP = 14,625,000):</strong></u></p><p><strong>L28 (2,125,000 gp):</strong> +6 Bestial Elderhider Armor (AV)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L28 (2,125,000 gp):</strong> +6 Carnage Glaive (DSCS)</p><p><strong>L27 (1,625,000 gp):</strong> +6 Badge of the Berserker (AV 2)</p><p><strong>L27 (1,625,000 gp): </strong>+6 Farbond Spellblade Glaive (AV 2)</p><p><strong>L27 (1,625,000 gp):</strong> Shadow Band (AV)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L26 (1,125,000 gp):</strong> Horned Helm (Epic Tier) (PHB)</p><p><strong>L26 (1,125,000 gp):</strong> Iron Armbands of Power (Epic Tier) (AV)</p><p><strong>L26 (1,125,000 gp):</strong> Violet Solitaire (AV)</p><p><strong>L25 (625,000 gp):</strong> Belt of Titan Strength (PHB)</p><p><strong>L25 (625,000 gp):</strong> Diamond Scabbard (AV)</p><p><strong>L13 (17,000 gp):</strong> Ring of Giants (D 378)</p><p><strong>L12 (13,000 gp):</strong> Stone of Earth (AV 2)</p><p><strong>L11 (9,000 gp):</strong> Dice of Auspicious Fortune (D 381)</p><p><strong>L10 (5,000 gp):</strong> Boots of the Mighty Charge (D 381)</p><p><strong>L9 (4,200 gp):</strong> Backlash Tattoo (AV 2)</p><p><strong>L8 (3,400 gp):</strong> Gauntlets of the Ram (PHB)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L3 (680 gp):</strong> +1 Blood Fury Glaive (AV 2)</p><p><strong>TOTAL:</strong> 13,802,280 gp</p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p><strong>The Supercharger</strong></p><p>[sblock]</p><p>The name says it all: this build is made to charge, charge, and then charge some more. To that end, the build also focuses on shifting as well as pushing his enemies and knocking them down, since that makes it easier to generate the necessary space between you and your victim, and can even contribute toward the damage dealt later on.</p><p></p><p><strong>Race:</strong> Goliath.</p><p><strong>Feral Might:</strong> Rageblood Vigor.</p><p><strong>Multiclass:</strong> Fighter.</p><p><strong>Paragon Path:</strong> Kensei.</p><p><strong>Epic Destiny:</strong> Reincarnate Champion.</p><p><strong>Past Life Race 1:</strong> Gnoll.</p><p><strong>Past Life Race 2:</strong> Dragonborn.</p><p></p><p><strong>Ability Scores:</strong></p><p>L1 – Str 18, Con 16, Dex 14, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 10</p><p>L4 – Str 19, Con 16, Dex 15, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 10</p><p>L8 – Str 20, Con 16, Dex 16, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 10</p><p>L11 – Str 21, Con 17, Dex 17, Int 9, Wis 14, Cha 11</p><p>L14 – Str 22, Con 17, Dex 18, Int 9, Wis 14, Cha 11</p><p>L18 – Str 23, Con 17, Dex 19, Int 9, Wis 14, Cha 11</p><p>L21 – Str 24, Con 18, Dex 20, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 12</p><p>L24 – Str 27, Con 18, Dex 21, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 12</p><p>L28 – Str 28, Con 18, Dex 22, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 12</p><p></p><p><strong>Feats:</strong></p><p>L1 – Weapon Proficiency (Gouge) </p><p>L2 – Spear Expertise</p><p>L4 – Weapon Focus (Spear)</p><p>L6 – Deadly Rage</p><p>L8 – Battle Awareness (Intimidate)</p><p>L10 – Wintertouched</p><p>L11 – Lasting Frost</p><p>L12 – Surprising Charge</p><p>L14 – Armor Specialization (Hide)</p><p>L16 – Improved Defenses</p><p>L18 – Reckless Charge</p><p>L20 – Powerful Charge</p><p>L21 – Spear Mastery</p><p>L21 – Long Step (replaces Powerful Charge)</p><p>L22 – Fierce Charge</p><p>L22 – Second Skin (replaces Armor Specialization (Hide))</p><p>L24 – Brutal Charge</p><p>L26 – Draconic Arrogance</p><p>L27 – Reserve Maneuver (Curtain of Steel) (replaces Reckless Charge)</p><p>L28 – Overpowering Charge</p><p>L30 – Avalanche Reaver</p><p></p><p><strong>At-Will Powers:</strong></p><p>L1 – Howling Strike</p><p>L1 – Pressing Strike</p><p></p><p><strong>Encounter Powers:</strong></p><p>L1 – Desperate Fury</p><p>L3 – Brutal Slam</p><p>L7 – Curtain of Steel</p><p>L11 – Masterstroke</p><p>L13 – Storm of Blades (replaces Desperate Fury)</p><p>L23 – Staggering Strike (replaces Brutal Slam)</p><p>L27 – Curtain of Steel (replaces Masterstroke)</p><p>L27 – Hurricane of Blades (replaces Curtain of Steel)</p><p></p><p><strong>Daily Powers:</strong></p><p>L1 – Swift Panther Rage</p><p>L5 – Rage of the Crimson Hurricane</p><p>L9 – Oak Hammer Rage</p><p>L15 – Thunderfury Rage (replaces Swift Panther Rage)</p><p>L19 – Desert Wind Rage (replaces Rage of the Crimson Hurricane)</p><p>L20 – Weaponsoul Dance</p><p>L25 – Stone Tempest Rage (replaces Oak Hammer Rage)</p><p>L29 – World Serpent Rage (replaces Thunderfury Rage)</p><p></p><p><strong>Utility Powers:</strong></p><p>L2 – Shrug it Off</p><p>L6 – Combat Surge</p><p>L10 – Reactive Surge</p><p>L12 – Ultimate Parry</p><p>L16 – Spur the Cycle</p><p>L22 – Unexpected Clarity</p><p>L26 – Swift Reincarnation</p><p></p><p><strong>Skills:</strong></p><p>L1 – Athletics</p><p>L1 – Endurance</p><p>L1 – Perception</p><p>L8 – Intimidate</p><p></p><p><u><strong>Magic Items (Expected GP = 14,625,000):</strong></u></p><p><strong>L28 (2,125,000 gp):</strong> +6 Bestial Elderhide Armor (AV)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L28 (2,125,000 gp):</strong> +6 Frost Gouge (PHB)</p><p><strong>L27 (1,625,000 gp):</strong> +6 Badge of the Berserker (AV 2)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L27 (1,625,000 gp):</strong> +6 Dwarven Thrower Gouge (D 385)<strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><strong>L27 (1,625,000 gp):</strong> Shadow Band (AV)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L26 (1,125,000 gp):</strong> Horned Helm (Epic Tier) (PHB)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L26 (1,125,000 gp):</strong> Iron Armbands of Power (Epic Tier) (AV)</p><p><strong>L26 (1,125,000 gp):</strong> Violet Solitaire (AV)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L25 (625,000 gp):</strong> Belt of Titan Strength (PHB)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L25 (625,000 gp):</strong> Diamond Scabbard (AV)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L22 (325,000 gp):</strong> Siberys Dragonshard of Merciless Cold (Epic Tier) (EPG)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L21 (225,000 gp):</strong> Gloves of Ice (Epic Tier) (AV 2)</p><p><strong>L13 (17,000 gp):</strong> Ring of Giants (D 378)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L12 (13,000 gp):</strong> Stone of Earth (AV 2)</p><p><strong>L11 (9,000 gp):</strong> Dice of Auspicious Fortune (D 381)</p><p><strong>L10 (5,000 gp):</strong> Boots of the Mighty Charge (D 381)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>L9 (4,200 gp):</strong> Backlash Tattoo (AV 2)</p><p><strong>L3 (680 gp):</strong> +1 Blood Fury Gouge (AV 2)</p><p><strong>TOTAL:</strong> 14,148,880 gp</p><p>[/sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nibelung, post: 6712029, member: 74499"] [b]Originally posted by lordduskblade:[/b] Sample Builds: Destruction Personified [b]The Blood Brawler[/b] [sblock] This build is the epitome of "battered, beaten, but not defeated": its performance goes up dramatically when his HP total dips below half. This combines with the Barbarian's typical explosive bursts of damage to be a truly fearsome force. [b]Race:[/b] Half-Orc. [b]Feral Might:[/b] Rageblood Vigor. [b]Multiclass:[/b] Fighter. [b]Paragon Path:[/b] Bloodfury Savage. [b]Epic Destiny:[/b] Reincarnate Champion. [b]Past Life Race 1:[/b] Gnoll. [b]Past Life Race 2:[/b] Dragonborn. [b]Ability Scores:[/b] L1 – Str 18, Con 14, Dex 16, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 10 L4 – Str 19, Con 14, Dex 17, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 10 L8 – Str 20, Con 14, Dex 18, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 10 L11 – Str 21, Con 15, Dex 19, Int 9, Wis 14, Cha 11 L14 – Str 22, Con 15, Dex 20, Int 9, Wis 14, Cha 11 L18 – Str 23, Con 15, Dex 21, Int 9, Wis 14, Cha 11 L21 – Str 24, Con 16, Dex 22, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 12 L24 – Str 27, Con 17, Dex 22, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 12 L28 – Str 28, Con 18, Dex 22, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 12 [b]Feats:[/b] L1 – Weapon Proficiency (Fullblade) L2 – Heavy Blade Expertise L4 – Weapon Focus (Heavy Blades) L6 – Deadly Rage L8 – Reckless Charge L10 – Battle Awareness (Intimidate) L11 – Strength from Pain L12 – Anger Unleashed L14 – Armor Specialization (Hide) L16 – Improved Defenses L18 – Charging Rampage L20 – Powerful Charge L21 – Heavy Blade Mastery L21 – Long Step (replaces Powerful Charge) L22 – Fierce Charge L24 – Brutal Charge L24 – Second Skin (replaces Armor Specialization (Hide)) L26 – Overpowering Charge L27 – Reserve Maneuver (Curtain of Steel) (replaces Charging Rampage) L28 – Draconic Arrogance L30 – Ferocious Critical [b]At-Will Powers:[/b] L1 – Howling Strike L1 – Pressing Strike [b]Encounter Powers:[/b] L1 – Desperate Fury L3 – Brutal Slam L7 – Curtain of Steel L11 – Unbound Assault L13 – Storm of Blades (replaces Desperate Fury) L23 – Staggering Strike (replaces Brutal Slam) L27 – Curtain of Steel (replaces Unbound Assault) L27 – Hurricane of Blades (replaces Curtain of Steel) [b]Daily Powers: [/b]L1 – Swift Panther Rage L5 – Rage of the Crimson Hurricane L9 – Oak Hammer Rage L15 – Thunderfury Rage (replaces Swift Panther Rage) L19 – Desert Wind Rage (replaces Rage of the Crimson Hurricane) L20 – Murderous Rage L25 – Stone Tempest Rage (replaces Oak Hammer Rage) L29 – World Serpent Rage (replaces Thunderfury Rage) [b]Utility Powers:[/b] L2 – Shrug it Off L6 – Combat Surge L10 – Incredible Stride L12 – Frothing Madness L16 – Spur the Cycle L22 – Unexpected Clarity L26 – Swift Reincarnation [u][b]Magic Items (Expected GP = 14,625,000):[/b][/u] [b]L29 (2,625,000 gp):[/b] +6 Battlecrazed Fullblade (AV) [b]L28 (2,125,000 gp):[/b] +6 Bestial Elderhide Armor (AV)[b] L27 (1,625,000 gp):[/b] +6 Badge of the Berserker (AV 2) [b]L27 (1,625,000 gp): [/b]+6 Farbond Spellblade Fullblade (AV 2) [b][/b][b]L27 (1,625,000 gp):[/b] Shadow Band (AV) [b]L26 (1,125,000 gp):[/b] Horned Helm (Epic Tier) (PHB) [b]L26 (1,125,000 gp):[/b] Iron Armbands of Power (Epic Tier) (AV) [b]L26 (1,125,000 gp):[/b] Violet Solitaire (AV) [b]L25 (625,000 gp):[/b] Belt of Titan Strength (PHB) [b]L25 (625,000 gp):[/b] Diamond Scabbard (AV) [b]L18 (85,000 gp):[/b] Gauntlets of Destruction (PHB)[b] L13 (17,000 gp):[/b] Ring of Giants (D 378)[b] L12 (13,000 gp):[/b] Stone of Earth (AV 2) [b]L11 (9,000 gp): [/b]Dice of Auspicious Fortune (D 381) [b]L10 (5,000 gp):[/b] Boots of the Mighty Charge (D 381) [b]L9 (4,200 gp): [/b]Backlash Tattoo (AV 2) [b]L3 (680 gp):[/b] +1 Blood Fury Fullblade (AV 2) [b]TOTAL:[/b] 14,383,880 gp [b][/b][/sblock] [b]The Chieftain[/b] [sblock] This build carries all of the stereotypical Barbarian goods, and it has the added perk of carrying some welcome healing, buffing, and debuffing as icing, which can help him keep himself and his allies in the fight. [b]Race:[/b] Dragonborn. [b]Feral Might:[/b] Thaneborn Triumph. [b]Multiclass:[/b] Warlord. [b]Paragon Path:[/b] Mithral Arm. [b]Epic Destiny:[/b] Destined Scion. [b]Ability Scores:[/b] L1 – Str 18, Con 13, Dex 14, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 16 L4 – Str 19, Con 13, Dex 15, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 16 L8 – Str 20, Con 13, Dex 15, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 17 L11 – Str 21, Con 14, Dex 16, Int 9, Wis 11, Cha 18 L14 – Str 22, Con 14, Dex 17, Int 9, Wis 11, Cha 18 L18 – Str 23, Con 15, Dex 17, Int 9, Wis 11, Cha 18 L21 – Str 26, Con 16, Dex 20, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 19 L24 – Str 27, Con 16, Dex 20, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 20 L28 – Str 28, Con 17, Dex 20, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 20 [b]Feats:[/b] L1 – Weapon Proficiency (Greatspear) L2 – Spear Expertise L4 – Weapon Focus (Spears) L6 – Hafted Defense L8 – Student of Battle (Diplomacy) L10 – Cunning Stalker L11 – Reckless Charge L12 – Deadly Rage L14 – Impetuous Charger L16 – Improved Defenses L18 – Armor Specialization (Hide) L20 – Charging Rampage L21 – Spear Mastery L20 – Long Step (replaces Charging Rampage) L22 – Overpowering Charge L24 – Primal Resurgence L26 – Thaneborn Advance L28 – Charging Rampage L28 – Second Skin (replaces Armor Specialization (Hide)) L30 – Epic Will [b]At-Will Powers:[/b] L1 – Howling Strike L1 – Pressing Strike [b]Encounter Powers:[/b] L1 – Escalating Violence L3 – Shatterbone Strike L7 – Curtain of Steel L11 – Fearsome Smash L13 – Storm of Blades (replaces Escalating Violence) L17 – Devastating Blow (replaces Shatterbone Strike) L23 – Curtain of Steel (replaces Fearsome Smash) L23 – Staggering Strike (replaces Curtain of Steel) L27 – Hurricane of Blades (replaces Devastating Blow) [b]Daily Powers:[/b] L1 – Swift Panther Rage L5 – Rage of the Crimson Hurricane L9 – Oak Hammer Rage L15 – Ancient War Band Rage (replaces Swift Panther Rage) L19 – Desert Wind Rage (replaces Rage of the Crimson Hurricane) L20 – Dimension Slide L25 – Stone Tempest Rage (replaces Oak Hammer Rage) L29 – World Serpent Rage (replaces Ancient War Band Rage) [b]Utility Powers:[/b] L2 – Shrug it Off L6 – Combat Surge L10 – Heart Strike L12 – Prophetic Defense L16 – Spur the Cycle L22 – Unexpected Clarity L26 – Epic Recovery [u][b]Magic Items (Expected GP = 14,625,000):[/b][/u] [b]L28 (2,125,000 gp):[/b] +6 Bestial Elderhide Armor (AV)[b] L28 (2,125,000 gp):[/b] +6 Thundergod Greatspear (AV) [b]L27 (1,625,000 gp):[/b] +6 Badge of the Berserker (AV 2) [b]L27 (1,625,000 gp):[/b] +6 Hungry Spear Greatspear (AV 2) [b][/b][b]L27 (1,625,000 gp): [/b]Shadow Band (AV) [b]L26 (1,125,000 gp):[/b] Horned Helm (Epic Tier) (PHB) [b]L26 (1,125,000 gp):[/b] Iron Armbands of Power (Epic Tier) (AV) [b]L26 (1,125,000 gp):[/b] Violet Solitaire (AV) [b]L25 (625,000 gp):[/b] Belt of Titan Strength (PHB) [b][/b][b]L21 (225,000 gp):[/b] Ring of Tenacious Will (AV) [b]L18 (85,000 gp):[/b] Gauntlets of Destruction (PHB)[b] L12 (13,000 gp):[/b] Stone of Earth (AV 2) [b]L11 (9,000 gp):[/b] Dice of Auspicious Fortune (D 381) [b]L10 (5,000 gp):[/b] Boots of the Mighty Charge (D 381) [b]L9 (4,200 gp):[/b] Backlash Tattoo (AV 2) [b][/b][b]TOTAL:[/b] 13,466,200 gp [/sblock] [b]The Reacher[/b] [sblock] This build takes advantage of the fact that it's wielding a Reach weapon to push and shove its opponents around for getting near him. While the Glaive usually doesn't pack as much punch as some of the more traditional Barbarian weapons by default, the fact that this build gets more swings at the enemy and seriously inconveniences him by putting him down continually can make up for it. [b]Race:[/b] Longtooth Shifter. [b]Feral Might:[/b] Rageblood Vigor. [b]Multiclass:[/b] Fighter. [b]Paragon Path:[/b] Kensei. [b]Epic Destiny:[/b] Reincarnate Champion. [b]Past Life Race 1:[/b] Dragonborn. [b]Past Life Race 2:[/b] Gnoll. [b]Ability Scores:[/b] L1 – Str 18, Con 14, Dex 14, Int 8, Wis 15, Cha 10 L4 – Str 19, Con 14, Dex 15, Int 8, Wis 15, Cha 10 L8 – Str 20, Con 14, Dex 16, Int 8, Wis 15, Cha 10 L11 – Str 21, Con 15, Dex 17, Int 9, Wis 16, Cha 11 L14 – Str 22, Con 15, Dex 18, Int 9, Wis 16, Cha 11 L18 – Str 23, Con 15, Dex 19, Int 9, Wis 16, Cha 11 L21 – Str 24, Con 16, Dex 20, Int 10, Wis 17, Cha 12 L24 – Str 27, Con 17, Dex 20, Int 10, Wis 17, Cha 12 L26 – Str 28, Con 18, Dex 20, Int 10, Wis 17, Cha 12 [b]Feats:[/b] L1 – Heavy Blade Expertise L2 – Weapon Focus (Heavy Blades) L4 – Deadly Rage L6 – Battle Awareness (Heal) L8 – Polearm Momentum L10 – Hafted Defense L11 – Polearm Gamble L12 – Heavy Blade Opportunity L14 – Headsman's Chop L16 – Armor Specialization (Hide) L18 – Improved Defenses L20 – Improved Initiative L21 – Heavy Blade Mastery L21 – Superior Initiative (replaces Improved Initiative) L22 – Draconic Arrogance L24 – Overpowering Charge L24 – Second Skin (replaces Armor Specialization (Hide)) L26 – Reckless Charge L28 – Fierce Charge L30 – Brutal Charge [b]At-Will Powers:[/b] L1 – Howling Strike L1 – Pressing Strike [b]Encounter Powers:[/b] L1 – Desperate Fury L3 – Brutal Slam L7 – Fearsome Smash L11 – Masterstroke L13 – Storm of Blades (replaces Desperate Fury) L17 – Thunderfall (replaces Brutal Slam) L23 – Staggering Strike (replaces Thunderfall) L27 – Hurricane of Blades (replaces Fearsome Smash) [b]Daily Powers:[/b] L1 – Tyrant's Rage L5 – Thunder Hawk Rage L9 – Oak Hammer Rage L15 – Ancestral War Band Rage (replaces Thunder Hawk Rage) L19 – Desert Wind Rage (replaces Oak Hammer Rage) L20 – Weaponsoul Dance L25 – Stone Tempest Rage (replaces Tyrant's Rage) L29 – World Serpent Rage (replaces Ancestral War Band Rage) [b]Utility Powers:[/b] L2 – Shrug it Off L6 – Combat Surge L10 – Reactive Surge L12 – Ultimate Parry L16 – Spur the Cycle L22 – Unexpected Clarity L26 – Swift Reincarnation [u][b]Magic Items (Expected GP = 14,625,000):[/b][/u] [b]L28 (2,125,000 gp):[/b] +6 Bestial Elderhider Armor (AV)[b] L28 (2,125,000 gp):[/b] +6 Carnage Glaive (DSCS) [b]L27 (1,625,000 gp):[/b] +6 Badge of the Berserker (AV 2) [b]L27 (1,625,000 gp): [/b]+6 Farbond Spellblade Glaive (AV 2) [b][/b][b]L27 (1,625,000 gp):[/b] Shadow Band (AV)[b] L26 (1,125,000 gp):[/b] Horned Helm (Epic Tier) (PHB) [b]L26 (1,125,000 gp):[/b] Iron Armbands of Power (Epic Tier) (AV) [b]L26 (1,125,000 gp):[/b] Violet Solitaire (AV) [b]L25 (625,000 gp):[/b] Belt of Titan Strength (PHB) [b]L25 (625,000 gp):[/b] Diamond Scabbard (AV) [b][/b][b]L13 (17,000 gp):[/b] Ring of Giants (D 378) [b]L12 (13,000 gp):[/b] Stone of Earth (AV 2) [b]L11 (9,000 gp):[/b] Dice of Auspicious Fortune (D 381) [b]L10 (5,000 gp):[/b] Boots of the Mighty Charge (D 381) [b][/b][b]L9 (4,200 gp):[/b] Backlash Tattoo (AV 2) [b]L8 (3,400 gp):[/b] Gauntlets of the Ram (PHB)[b] L3 (680 gp):[/b] +1 Blood Fury Glaive (AV 2) [b]TOTAL:[/b] 13,802,280 gp [/sblock] [b]The Supercharger[/b] [sblock] The name says it all: this build is made to charge, charge, and then charge some more. To that end, the build also focuses on shifting as well as pushing his enemies and knocking them down, since that makes it easier to generate the necessary space between you and your victim, and can even contribute toward the damage dealt later on. [b]Race:[/b] Goliath. [b]Feral Might:[/b] Rageblood Vigor. [b]Multiclass:[/b] Fighter. [b]Paragon Path:[/b] Kensei. [b]Epic Destiny:[/b] Reincarnate Champion. [b]Past Life Race 1:[/b] Gnoll. [b]Past Life Race 2:[/b] Dragonborn. [b]Ability Scores:[/b] L1 – Str 18, Con 16, Dex 14, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 10 L4 – Str 19, Con 16, Dex 15, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 10 L8 – Str 20, Con 16, Dex 16, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 10 L11 – Str 21, Con 17, Dex 17, Int 9, Wis 14, Cha 11 L14 – Str 22, Con 17, Dex 18, Int 9, Wis 14, Cha 11 L18 – Str 23, Con 17, Dex 19, Int 9, Wis 14, Cha 11 L21 – Str 24, Con 18, Dex 20, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 12 L24 – Str 27, Con 18, Dex 21, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 12 L28 – Str 28, Con 18, Dex 22, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 12 [b]Feats:[/b] L1 – Weapon Proficiency (Gouge) L2 – Spear Expertise L4 – Weapon Focus (Spear) L6 – Deadly Rage L8 – Battle Awareness (Intimidate) L10 – Wintertouched L11 – Lasting Frost L12 – Surprising Charge L14 – Armor Specialization (Hide) L16 – Improved Defenses L18 – Reckless Charge L20 – Powerful Charge L21 – Spear Mastery L21 – Long Step (replaces Powerful Charge) L22 – Fierce Charge L22 – Second Skin (replaces Armor Specialization (Hide)) L24 – Brutal Charge L26 – Draconic Arrogance L27 – Reserve Maneuver (Curtain of Steel) (replaces Reckless Charge) L28 – Overpowering Charge L30 – Avalanche Reaver [b]At-Will Powers:[/b] L1 – Howling Strike L1 – Pressing Strike [b]Encounter Powers:[/b] L1 – Desperate Fury L3 – Brutal Slam L7 – Curtain of Steel L11 – Masterstroke L13 – Storm of Blades (replaces Desperate Fury) L23 – Staggering Strike (replaces Brutal Slam) L27 – Curtain of Steel (replaces Masterstroke) L27 – Hurricane of Blades (replaces Curtain of Steel) [b]Daily Powers:[/b] L1 – Swift Panther Rage L5 – Rage of the Crimson Hurricane L9 – Oak Hammer Rage L15 – Thunderfury Rage (replaces Swift Panther Rage) L19 – Desert Wind Rage (replaces Rage of the Crimson Hurricane) L20 – Weaponsoul Dance L25 – Stone Tempest Rage (replaces Oak Hammer Rage) L29 – World Serpent Rage (replaces Thunderfury Rage) [b]Utility Powers:[/b] L2 – Shrug it Off L6 – Combat Surge L10 – Reactive Surge L12 – Ultimate Parry L16 – Spur the Cycle L22 – Unexpected Clarity L26 – Swift Reincarnation [b]Skills:[/b] L1 – Athletics L1 – Endurance L1 – Perception L8 – Intimidate [u][b]Magic Items (Expected GP = 14,625,000):[/b][/u] [b]L28 (2,125,000 gp):[/b] +6 Bestial Elderhide Armor (AV)[b] L28 (2,125,000 gp):[/b] +6 Frost Gouge (PHB) [b]L27 (1,625,000 gp):[/b] +6 Badge of the Berserker (AV 2)[b] L27 (1,625,000 gp):[/b] +6 Dwarven Thrower Gouge (D 385)[b] [/b][b]L27 (1,625,000 gp):[/b] Shadow Band (AV)[b] L26 (1,125,000 gp):[/b] Horned Helm (Epic Tier) (PHB)[b] L26 (1,125,000 gp):[/b] Iron Armbands of Power (Epic Tier) (AV) [b]L26 (1,125,000 gp):[/b] Violet Solitaire (AV)[b] L25 (625,000 gp):[/b] Belt of Titan Strength (PHB)[b] L25 (625,000 gp):[/b] Diamond Scabbard (AV)[b] L22 (325,000 gp):[/b] Siberys Dragonshard of Merciless Cold (Epic Tier) (EPG)[b] L21 (225,000 gp):[/b] Gloves of Ice (Epic Tier) (AV 2) [b]L13 (17,000 gp):[/b] Ring of Giants (D 378)[b] L12 (13,000 gp):[/b] Stone of Earth (AV 2) [b]L11 (9,000 gp):[/b] Dice of Auspicious Fortune (D 381) [b]L10 (5,000 gp):[/b] Boots of the Mighty Charge (D 381)[b] L9 (4,200 gp):[/b] Backlash Tattoo (AV 2) [b]L3 (680 gp):[/b] +1 Blood Fury Gouge (AV 2) [b]TOTAL:[/b] 14,148,880 gp [/sblock] [/QUOTE]
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