Assassin, fullblade+2 and Ki focus+1

[Fkewl]

Hi all, i got a ki focus and CB related question

I wanted to make sure i comprehend correctly

For my Lvl 5 Assassin, with feat for fullblade and a fullblade+2 and Ki Focus+1

Lvl1 Enc Nightmare Shades
keywords: fear, implement, psychic, shadow

In CB, i get the following on the power card

FullBlade +2 : +8 attack, 2d8+6 dmg
Ki Focus Fullblade : +7, 2d8+5 dmg
Ki Focus +1 : +7 2d8+5 dmg

Now which one do i take ?

I assume Ki Focus +1..
but the fullblade +2 does not factor in the +3 weap prof (because of missing weapon keyword) so it seems ok..

 

[Nahat Anoj]

FullBlade +2 : +8 attack, 2d8+6 dmg
Ki Focus Fullblade : +7, 2d8+5 dmg
Ki Focus +1 : +7 2d8+5 dmg

Now which one do i take ?

You can choose. The first one is using your fullblade as an implement, the second one is using your ki focus through your fullblade, and the third one is using just your ki focus (the last two are essentially equivalent, for this power).

Assassin implements include any weapon they are proficient in or a ki focus, so unless your ki focus does something super cool*, I'd use the fullblade as your implement (so the first of your three options).

*A Dragon article with more ki focuses and assassin toys will be coming out tomorrow.

 

[Fkewl]

so basically, i don't need a ki focus for implement only powers.. kewl

 

[Nahat Anoj]

so basically, i don't need a ki focus for implement only powers.. kewl

Indeed. There are some drawbacks to weapons though. If you're, say, trying to blend in with some peasants but are carrying around this huge honkin' fullblade, you'll be easy to spot. However, if all you have is a ki focus, you can wield a peasant's manure shovel with deadly skill.

 

[Fkewl]

I can see the surprise on the Evil Noble's face when a pitchfork-wielding Assassin runs him through..

 

[Mr. Teapot]

Indeed. There are some drawbacks to weapons though. If you're, say, trying to blend in with some peasants but are carrying around this huge honkin' fullblade, you'll be easy to spot. However, if all you have is a ki focus, you can wield a peasant's manure shovel with deadly skill.

indeed, if you're only going to have one (and neither has a cool enchantment), you probably want the +2 Ki focus. You can use it to make an unenchanted fullblade into a +2 fullblade, but it's easier to hide and could be used for other weapons you wield as well, from a simple dagger to whatever improvised weapon comes to hand.

 

[renau1g]

Like, say, a teapot.... be careful if they make a Vorpal Ki Focus, then comes the Vorpal butter knife