D&D 3.x [3.5]Warforged Melee

[HiddenLineage]

So, I have a character concept in mind. I want to be a 2h weapon wielding monster of a Warforged.

I've really only worked with a Dread Necro and Sorcerer though, so I have no idea where to head with this.

Can someone suggest a good build? Probably gonna go from 1-20, and maybe into epic levels.

Edit: I'd do Warblade, but my DM already said no ToB classes, and no Psionics either. I've also decided on Adamantine Body for my first feat.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Hmmm...

Pick a 2Hd weapon you like, take levels in Ftr and/or Brb, and Power Att & Cleave would be where most builds would start, I believe.

ToB is eliminated, but what else can you tell us about permitted sources?

 

[RUMBLETiGER]

Fighter Handbook.
Barbarian Handbook.
Good Luck.

 

[HiddenLineage]

Barbarian is out due to Adamantine Body, since it's considered Heavy Armor. I plan on taking Fighter to +5 BAB then jump into Warforged Juggernaut. After that, clueless on where to go.

Edit: And as far as I know, everything else is open. Wish Barbarians could use Heavy Armor, cause I'd take a dip in it for the Pounce to go with the Charge from Jugg.

 

[Jackinthegreen]

Except for your DM, nothing says you can't multiclass. You'd gain heavy armor proficiency through Fighter, and a lot of builds do go with a single level in barbarian for the pounce. Get a second level for Improved Trip if you can swing it.

Also, nothing in the Adamantine Body feat says that you're not proficient in its use. In fact it only says the armor check penalty applies to the listed skills.

 

[HiddenLineage]

Which Prestige classes are worth looking into? I'm kinda debating on Frenzied Berserker.

 

[Jackinthegreen]

Frenzied Berserker can do massive damage when combined with feats that augment Power Attack.

For example, a build with Frenzied Berserker 10, pounce, Shock Trooper, and Leap Attack will let you do 1 to 7 Power Attack (for 140 damage PA damage at level 20 with full BAB), and you can do that on every attack ending in a charge. Add in the Halberd of Vaulting with the Gloryborn enhancement and the Battle Jump Feat and you've quadrupled that to 560 per hit. With the right buffs you can do 7 attacks during a full attack, meaning your Power Attack damage alone is around 3920 per full attack. It'll easily go over 4000 when you add in strength and other bonuses.

That's not the absolute best optimization either. Fully optimized chargers can do more than 6000 damage on a full attack. I'll tack on a build shortly.

http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=12842.20 has a build halfway down, although it has psionics and TOB so the full progression won't be doable for you. I think you'd be able to get Warforged Juggernaut in somehow.

 

[HiddenLineage]

4k with a charge attack? Jesus.

My only thing with the Frenzied Beserker and being a Warforged is the healing that will need to be done afterward.

 

[Jackinthegreen]

Wrathful Healing from Enemies and Allies accessory book heals the wielder for half the damage the weapon deals. It's a +3 enchantment. As a warforged it might only heal 1/4th the damage done, but when you deal thousands of damage it shouldn't be an issue.

Unless you mean healing the damage potentially done to others? Make sure you have a good will save (possibly done through Steadfast Determination) so that you don't skewer your allies.

 

[HiddenLineage]

Is that Wrathful Healing from Enemies from the healing subschool of Conjuration? Cause that's specifically mentioned in Warforged and Warforged Juggernaut. If not, then I'd get the full healing of 1/2.