That, plus an at-will power that will supply a steady stream of temp HP.
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But if they're balanced with low dex/int and light armour, what happens when they ineviatbly pick Chain proficiency?
As Star Pact warlocks, yes.
Its a little worse for the barbarian, because that Con modifier shows up absolutely everywhere in the powers and class bonuses previewed. But its basically the same boat. ...but its also a little easier for the barbarian, because pumping con will let them easily meet the chainmail armor prereqs, while the star pact warlock has to put some points into Str to get that. ...but the star pact warlock is a ranged combatant, and the barbarian is melee. ...but the barbarian has all those (con-keyed) abilities that give him temporary hit points.
So... different boats, same river?
falcarrion
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hows this for uber human barbarian tactis at first level.
lets say you have 100 orc minions in a straight row 9 squares apart.
you have the fast runner feat, the swift panther rage, and the rage blood vigor class which gives you the swift charge.
lets assume each time you attack you do at least 1 point of damge.
the first orc is is diagonal to you but base to base. first you rage and take him out. you now can move 10 when charging 6 base +2 fast running +2 swift panther rage. with swift charge you can charge the next figure and attack as a free action. You take him out and charge again. and so on and so on until all are dead. now add the howling strike for the attack of the charge and your just one deadly human barbarian.
lets say you have 100 orc minions in a straight row 9 squares apart.
you have the fast runner feat, the swift panther rage, and the rage blood vigor class which gives you the swift charge.
lets assume each time you attack you do at least 1 point of damge.
the first orc is is diagonal to you but base to base. first you rage and take him out. you now can move 10 when charging 6 base +2 fast running +2 swift panther rage. with swift charge you can charge the next figure and attack as a free action. You take him out and charge again. and so on and so on until all are dead. now add the howling strike for the attack of the charge and your just one deadly human barbarian.
Merlin the Tuna
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Today, on "Signs that your hypothetical may be a bit silly"...
I'm guessing that the recoop strike will help with the lack of High AC. On the other hand the player who may be running a barbarian in my game is going to go pick Chain and Scale feats for their 4th level barbarian. (It will be a direct replacement of the fighter PC that was a stand-in until the Barbarian arrived. She picked up the black scale armor from the shadowfell keep adventure and wants to keep it.)
We shall see how it does.
So far, just looking at low level powers, I think the barbarian is fine as written.
JesterOC
We shall see how it does.
So far, just looking at low level powers, I think the barbarian is fine as written.
JesterOC
Starbuck_II
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He fits the 4th Edition Barb:God bless Minsc, the best character ever created for D&D.
Ever.
EVOR.
He can't Rage more than 1/day at low levels (and you don't want to be near him when the enemies are dead, he'll attack you) and he always wears heavy/meduim armor which is Heavy in 4th.
I tried to wear light, but heavy was just better fior him in the game.
I love the character. And Boo as well.
falcarrion
First Post
I see your point but it can be argued that since it is a free action, and your doing it all in one turn with in the encounter then it is legit.
Maybe they should change it from free action to minor action then.
Maybe they should change it from free action to minor action then.
