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<blockquote data-quote="MasterOfHeaven" data-source="post: 8336" data-attributes="member: 196"><p><strong>Well</strong></p><p></p><p>Depends. Any of the four Warrior classes will do fine in this situation, but each has it's own specialties and roleplaying opportunites. I see it like this, and remember that all of the following is just my opinion...</p><p></p><p></p><p>Fighter: Pure warrior, the best combatant, going this route will allow you to really dominate combat. The best min/max weapon is either the Greatsword or Double Sword, depending on what you want to do. Since you apparently won't be required to flank much for the Rogue, as she's focusing on using a ranged weapon, heavy armor is feasible. You will lack in skills and thus roleplaying/social situations, so you might want to multiclass a bit to increase your skills. The best option here is going with a Prestige Class once you attain mastery with your chosen weapon, I think.</p><p></p><p>Barbarian: Second best warrior, going this route will also allow you to dominate combat. You'll have the most hitpoints if you choose this class, and the increased movement is very useful for rushing enemy spellcasters and archers. Use a two hander for the best min/max results, or a weapon/shield combination. You should stay away from dual wielding, in my opinion, as the Barbarian does not have the extra feats to do this nearly as well as the Fighter. </p><p></p><p>You will deal out tremendous damage when Raging, and you have a decent skill list as well, especially if you are going to be traveling in the wilderness. The Barbarian does lack better abilities at higher levels, however, so you're probably better off going into a Prestige Class if you want to continue focusing on the Barbarian aspect of your character, or multiclass out into something else.</p><p></p><p>Ranger: An excellent choice, especially if you want to do more than just hack enemies to pieces. You will do well in combat, especially with your animal companions, and you will also be able to aid the Rogue in scouting out the enemy. It's not nice being stuck out alone ahead of the party if something sees you, after all. Do _not_ multiclass the Ranger, unless going into a Prestige Class, as a great deal of the Rangers power comes from their spells. The best choice of a weapon for a Ranger is the same as the Barbarian, though a greater emphasis should be placed on the two handed weapons because you suffer no armor check penalty when using them. </p><p></p><p>Ignore dual wielding, as you do not have the amount of feats needed to truly do well with this style, and you'll be more effective using a two hander at any rate. The Ranger class has the best skill list out of all the Warrior types, so you'll see a lot more roleplaying opportunities with this class than the others, with the exception of the Paladin. You will also be far more valuable in scouting out enemies and on guard duty. Since you have a Cleric keyed to healing the party, you will also be able to use the Rangers spells to the maximum benefit, especially once you get the third and fourth level spells. A Ranger Polymorphed into a Stone Giant will usually beat a Fighter of equal level. </p><p></p><p>Still, with the way your party is set up it is probably best to choose another class. The Rogue has the scouting taken care of, and since your Wizard is a Transmuter, he will likely be Polymorphing you into a Stone Giant before you have the abillity yourself.</p><p></p><p>Paladin: Fantastic warrior, with the best saves out of the Warrior grouping, as well as excellent spells and some very nice special abilities. He should should look at weapons with the same mindest as a Barbarian, and he may want to get Mounted Combat feats if he wants to use his mount as best he can. Be warned, however, that mounts often have a low survivability rate.</p><p></p><p>The Paladin also offers a lot of roleplaying options, and his association with his temple/god may open up quests that the party might not have recieved otherwise. His spells are great, especially Holy Sword, and the abilties he has as a leader are invaluable as well. Divine Grace, Aura Of Courage and so on are all great assets to the Paladin and his party. If you're going up against enemies that like to use magic, especially Enchantments and such, the Paladin is the best Warrior class to be. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Conclusion: </p><p></p><p>Personally, I'd go with a Fighter or a Barbarian, just because they are the toughest in a straight brawl, and that's what your party seems to need the most.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MasterOfHeaven, post: 8336, member: 196"] [b]Well[/b] Depends. Any of the four Warrior classes will do fine in this situation, but each has it's own specialties and roleplaying opportunites. I see it like this, and remember that all of the following is just my opinion... Fighter: Pure warrior, the best combatant, going this route will allow you to really dominate combat. The best min/max weapon is either the Greatsword or Double Sword, depending on what you want to do. Since you apparently won't be required to flank much for the Rogue, as she's focusing on using a ranged weapon, heavy armor is feasible. You will lack in skills and thus roleplaying/social situations, so you might want to multiclass a bit to increase your skills. The best option here is going with a Prestige Class once you attain mastery with your chosen weapon, I think. Barbarian: Second best warrior, going this route will also allow you to dominate combat. You'll have the most hitpoints if you choose this class, and the increased movement is very useful for rushing enemy spellcasters and archers. Use a two hander for the best min/max results, or a weapon/shield combination. You should stay away from dual wielding, in my opinion, as the Barbarian does not have the extra feats to do this nearly as well as the Fighter. You will deal out tremendous damage when Raging, and you have a decent skill list as well, especially if you are going to be traveling in the wilderness. The Barbarian does lack better abilities at higher levels, however, so you're probably better off going into a Prestige Class if you want to continue focusing on the Barbarian aspect of your character, or multiclass out into something else. Ranger: An excellent choice, especially if you want to do more than just hack enemies to pieces. You will do well in combat, especially with your animal companions, and you will also be able to aid the Rogue in scouting out the enemy. It's not nice being stuck out alone ahead of the party if something sees you, after all. Do _not_ multiclass the Ranger, unless going into a Prestige Class, as a great deal of the Rangers power comes from their spells. The best choice of a weapon for a Ranger is the same as the Barbarian, though a greater emphasis should be placed on the two handed weapons because you suffer no armor check penalty when using them. Ignore dual wielding, as you do not have the amount of feats needed to truly do well with this style, and you'll be more effective using a two hander at any rate. The Ranger class has the best skill list out of all the Warrior types, so you'll see a lot more roleplaying opportunities with this class than the others, with the exception of the Paladin. You will also be far more valuable in scouting out enemies and on guard duty. Since you have a Cleric keyed to healing the party, you will also be able to use the Rangers spells to the maximum benefit, especially once you get the third and fourth level spells. A Ranger Polymorphed into a Stone Giant will usually beat a Fighter of equal level. Still, with the way your party is set up it is probably best to choose another class. The Rogue has the scouting taken care of, and since your Wizard is a Transmuter, he will likely be Polymorphing you into a Stone Giant before you have the abillity yourself. Paladin: Fantastic warrior, with the best saves out of the Warrior grouping, as well as excellent spells and some very nice special abilities. He should should look at weapons with the same mindest as a Barbarian, and he may want to get Mounted Combat feats if he wants to use his mount as best he can. Be warned, however, that mounts often have a low survivability rate. The Paladin also offers a lot of roleplaying options, and his association with his temple/god may open up quests that the party might not have recieved otherwise. His spells are great, especially Holy Sword, and the abilties he has as a leader are invaluable as well. Divine Grace, Aura Of Courage and so on are all great assets to the Paladin and his party. If you're going up against enemies that like to use magic, especially Enchantments and such, the Paladin is the best Warrior class to be. Conclusion: Personally, I'd go with a Fighter or a Barbarian, just because they are the toughest in a straight brawl, and that's what your party seems to need the most. [/QUOTE]
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