Any grapple/bull-rush prestige class?

calypso15

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Are there any prestige classes that fit well with a character that specializes in grappling/bull-rushing? I'm working on a half-ogre combat brute, and so far I'm looking at straight barbarian/fighter.

Calypso
 

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Reaping Mauler from Complete Warrior is one PrC that springs to mind. Bear Warrior (CW) also has some synergies. Don't forget to check out the tactical feats from Complete Warrior as there are a couple there that deal with Bull Rush etc quite well.
 

Also Warforged Juggernaut works well for bull-rush. Talk with your DM about addapting a version for non-warforged. Or just mining a few of its class features for feats.
 

Unfortunately a half-ogre can't be a Reaping Mauler because they won't qualify for the Clever Wrestling feat's prerequisite of being a Medium or smaller creature. Shock Trooper and Combat Brute are good feats to look at. There's a PrC in the Miniatures Handbook called the War Hulk that gives huge bonuses to Strength. It wouldn't let you have any grappling or bull rushing tricks but would help make sure they work.
 

Grapple and bull rush often don't work well at higher levels since the monsters will often have higher BAB, Str and larger size than you have.
 


How to get grapple bonuses: http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=3090155&postcount=8 .

As for grapple/bull rush prestige classes, my last DnD character was a grappler/bull rusher half-ogre Kensai (Complete Warrior). It's a medium BAB class (which is bad for your grapple checks), but the occasional +8 Str power surge makes up for it.

He also had two levels of monk, which worked out well.

Make sure you pick up some armbands of might (CAdv 132, 4100 gp) for the improved Power Attack damage and bonus on Str checks. Add the brutal Surge Ability (DMG II 255, +2000 gp) to your weapon for a once/day flashy hit.
 

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