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<blockquote data-quote="MusedFable" data-source="post: 1364362" data-attributes="member: 16168">I was wondering if it’s possible to have a competent warrior (not the warrior class) using different stats.&nbsp; What I mean is could you create a viable combatant with only charisma as a good stat.&nbsp; I’d like to find out if you can be just as effective in combat with a good wisdom instead of dexterity.&nbsp; I’m looking for non-rule specific archetypes rather than a stat block.&nbsp; Has there ever been a character who could handle himself in combat while not having (in D&amp;D terms high physical stats).&nbsp; I’d like for the character or niche to not rely on magic much.&nbsp; Well here is what I’ve got so far:Strength:&nbsp; Platemail laden powerhouse with a big two handed weapon; Fast Barbarian running, leaping, pouncing, smashing; Woodsmen/Miner who relies on accurate and powerful strikes.Dexterity:&nbsp; Stealthy Assassin; Acrobatic Fencer; Quick shooting Archer.Constitution:&nbsp; Unstoppable Brute who keeps taking blows… can’t think of any more.Intelligence:&nbsp; Fast thinking Opportunist (like MacGyver-ish); Learned Stylist (think how the Inigo and Wesley kept talking about fighting styles when they fought in Princess Bride)Wisdom:&nbsp; Sharp Sensed Sniper (vision and hearing are both wisdom); Devout Zealot (strength of will carries him threw battle); Reactive Swordsman (Can tell what others will do before they do it)Charisma:&nbsp; Luck/Chaos Dependent (think Jester); Feint Expert (like the Drunken Master); Unsuspicious One (I keep thinking of the Monte Python Vorpal Bunny, but I mean more like someone you don’t expect to hit hard… like a kender or kobald); Rage Filled Berserker (just the screaming, yelling, and shield bitting are enough of an edge)What I’m trying to get at is:&nbsp; could you play in or believe a character could be a Fighter/Warrior/Combatant with only one good stat; and a non-physical stat.&nbsp; Would you have a problem with a Berserker with stats10,10,10,11,11,18 and going toe to toe with a “normal” fighter.&nbsp; I’d love to hear any and all opinions.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="MusedFable, post: 1364362, member: 16168"] I was wondering if it’s possible to have a competent warrior (not the warrior class) using different stats. What I mean is could you create a viable combatant with only charisma as a good stat. I’d like to find out if you can be just as effective in combat with a good wisdom instead of dexterity. I’m looking for non-rule specific archetypes rather than a stat block. Has there ever been a character who could handle himself in combat while not having (in D&D terms high physical stats). I’d like for the character or niche to not rely on magic much. Well here is what I’ve got so far: Strength: Platemail laden powerhouse with a big two handed weapon; Fast Barbarian running, leaping, pouncing, smashing; Woodsmen/Miner who relies on accurate and powerful strikes. Dexterity: Stealthy Assassin; Acrobatic Fencer; Quick shooting Archer. Constitution: Unstoppable Brute who keeps taking blows… can’t think of any more. Intelligence: Fast thinking Opportunist (like MacGyver-ish); Learned Stylist (think how the Inigo and Wesley kept talking about fighting styles when they fought in Princess Bride) Wisdom: Sharp Sensed Sniper (vision and hearing are both wisdom); Devout Zealot (strength of will carries him threw battle); Reactive Swordsman (Can tell what others will do before they do it) Charisma: Luck/Chaos Dependent (think Jester); Feint Expert (like the Drunken Master); Unsuspicious One (I keep thinking of the Monte Python Vorpal Bunny, but I mean more like someone you don’t expect to hit hard… like a kender or kobald); Rage Filled Berserker (just the screaming, yelling, and shield bitting are enough of an edge) What I’m trying to get at is: could you play in or believe a character could be a Fighter/Warrior/Combatant with only one good stat; and a non-physical stat. Would you have a problem with a Berserker with stats10,10,10,11,11,18 and going toe to toe with a “normal” fighter. I’d love to hear any and all opinions. [/QUOTE]

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