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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dannyalcatraz" data-source="post: 3928836" data-attributes="member: 19675">I don't have my books in front of me...Halbard is a reach weapon, right?If so:1) My past 2 successful polearm wielders were both multiclassed Monks.  With Pole fighter from DCv1 and a high dex, you'll get to do a LOT of AoOs and/or keep enemies from closing quickly enough to disrupt party actions.2) The Kensai PrCl is a great one for a pole fighter.  It lets you boost a weapon's enchantments AND it provides a triggered +8 class bonus to Str.3) The Power Attack feat tree is just as effective with a Halbard as any other 2hd weapon.  If your PC has a high dex as well, those AoOs at reach will be that much more devastating.4) Deft Opportunist adds +4 to AoO attack rolls.  This makes your threatened area that much more threatening.5) Ignore the various feats (from DCv1, PHB II, etc.) that allow you to choke up- you're better off with the ones that increase your reach and using IUC, Armor spikes, and/or allies to take care of the foes who get inside your reach.6) Find a way to increase your PC's size and damage output.  The Enlarge or Righteous Might spells boost size & strength, the psionic power Expansion does the same but provides a 2 size class boost.  Powerful Build or Monkey Grip get your weapon's base damage up a size as well.  Finally, if you're in Forgotten Realms, check out the Magic of Faerun book for magical Gold or Platinum weapons- they cost a feat to use, yes, but again, they boost a weapon's base damage up a class.  A PC using a PB or MG with a Gold Halberd and a size boosting power will be dropping multiple dice of base damage on whatever they hit.7) Another spell that could be of use to you is Whirling Blade.  A 2nd level spell, it lets you use an edged weapon as if it were enchanted with the Throwing and Returning enchantments, but with the additional benefits of the weapon ALWAYS returning to the wielder's hands and it affects all targets in its area of effect at your highest BAB (plus you use whatever stat gets you the highest attack bonus- either Str or the casting stat).Also, in case they don't see your thread, check out other responses from other boardmembers in this thread (<a href="http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=213524)" target="_blank">http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=213524)</a>.</blockquote>

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