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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Iku Rex" data-source="post: 3257359" data-attributes="member: 752">If you want a slashing spiked chain the whip dagger (S&F, A&EG) would be ideal. You could pick up some levels of Lasher (S&F) eventually, and a level of Exotic Weapon Master (CW) would give you 2x Str bonus damage when wielding it two-handed.  If that's not available the kusari-gama (DMG 145) is a slashing reach weapon and it can be used for two-weapon fighting. Equipment: I'd get some Boots of Speed (12000 gp) unless you have a friendly spellcaster willing to cast haste in the party. 10 rounds is a remarkably long time in DnD combat and the boots will add a lot to your dervish dance.For a light, quick character I suggest a Swordsage 1 (Bo9S)/ Swashbuckler 3 (CW) /Fighter 2/ Dervish 3 28 pb:Str 10 (2)Dex 16 (10)Con 14 (6)Int 16 (10)Wis 8Cha 8+2 Dex from levelsFeats (1,1,3,5*,6*,6,9): Weapon Focus (dagger)1, Expeditious Dodge (RotW), Mobility, Weapon Finesse2, Shadow Blade (Bo9S), Combat Expertise3, Two-Weapon Fighting3, Two-Weapon Defense, Improved Two-Weapon Fighting, Spring Attack41 Swordsage Weapon Focus (all shadow blade favored weapons)2 Swashbuckler bonus feat3 Fighter bonus feat4 Dervish bonus feat Shadow Blade lets you add Dex to damage with Shadow Hand favored weapons. That means daggers if you want a slashing weapon. Two-Weapon Defense lacks the long term "power" of Improved Buckler Defense or a floaty shield, but it has more style IMO.I skipped the Weapon Specialization/Melee Weapon Mastery feats in favor of Int-to-damage (Swashbuckler 3) and Improved Two-Weapon Fighting. I'd get two more fighter levels at character level 14 and 15 and pick up both then. Stance: Child of Shadow (20% concealment) ot Island of Blades (you flank if ally adjacent to opponent)Maneuvers (6):*Burning Blade (Boost, +1d6+1 fire damage on attacks for one round)Distracting Ember (Boost, conjures flanking fire elemental, good with Island of Blades)*Sudden Leap (Boost - jump move as swift action)*Wolf Fang Strike (Strike - make two attacks with two weapons as standard action)*Moment of Perfect Mind (Counter - use concentration check for Will save, very helpful if you get the skill)Counter Charge (Counter, prevent charge)* 4 readied Equipment: 4604    2 +1 daggers5100    +2 mithril chain shirt4000    +2 gloves of dexterity2000    +1 ring of protection2000    +1 amulet of natural armor12000    boots of speed4000    cloak of resistance +22296    LeftTotal AC 25 (+5 Dex, +6 armor, +1 ring, +1 amulet, +1 Two-Weapon Defense, +1 class). More if using Combat Expertise or fighting defensively, +2 dodge if moving more than 40 feet. Attack bonus is +15 (+8 base, +5 dex, +1 weapon, +1 weapon focus), and base damage is d4+9. (+1 weapon, +3 Int, +5 dex) While dual-wielding and dervish-dancing with haste it's +16/+16/+16/+11/+11 (d4+11, 19-20/x2). (+2 damage and AB dervish dance)This character has respectable melee stats, but I mainly like the many skill points and style. It can't compete with a basic two-handed weapon bruiser in pure damage output, and DR could become a problem.</blockquote>

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