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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Orcus Porkus" data-source="post: 4560699" data-attributes="member: 76022"><img src="http://images.elfwood.com/art/m/a/maperez/weapon_master.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />Eladrin Barbarian wielding a Double Sword, optimized for Charge AttacksSneak of Shadows in Level 6 (MC Rogue)Daring Acrobat Paragon Path (Rogue MP)Objective: Create an encounter power that outperforms any daily in terms of sheer damageAbility Score ProgressionStrength is primary score for Barbarian Attacks, so it starts at 18 and is increased at all timesDexterity needs to go up to 17 for Surprising Charge, after that Constitution is the new focus because of all the benefits to Barbarian powersLevel 1Str 18Con 13Dex 15 Int 12Wis 8Cha 10Level 4 (+1 STR, DEX)Str 19Con 13Dex 16Int 12Wis 8Cha 10Level 8 (+1 STR, DEX)Str 20Con 13Dex 17 (allows Surprising Charge feat)Int 12Wis 8Cha 10Level 11 (+1 all)Str 21Con 14Dex 18Int 13Wis 9Cha 11Level 14  (+1 STR, CON)Str 22Con 15Dex 18Int 13Wis 9Cha 11Level 18  (+1 STR, CON)Str 23Con 16Dex 18Int 13Wis 9Cha 11Level 21  (+1 all)Str 24Con 17Dex 19Int 14Wis 10Cha 12Level 24  (+1 STR, CON)Str 25Con 18Dex 19Int 14Wis 10Cha 12Level 28  (+1 STR, DEX)Str 26Con 18Dex 20Int 14Wis 10Cha 12Double Sword is the superior choice for this build, mostly because of its light blade/heavy blade hybrid feature. This allows for all the rogue charge attacks and feats that require a light blade. It also requires only Dex 17 for Heavy Blade Mastery so Dex doesn't need to be pumped up to 21 for Light Blade Mastery. Eladrin Longsword Finesse unfortunately is too limited because it only allows the longsword for Sneak Attack with one dice less and rogue powers, but not to use light blade feats. Eladrin Soldier becomes obsolete unless you want to use tratnyrs as a ranged weapon, and perhaps a greatspear once in a while for reach. At level 8 Dexterity becomes 17 and allows the Surprising Charge feat, they key to unleashing this build's power.Skills- Acrobatics, required for Daring Acrobat Paragon Path and Roundabout Charge feat- Athletics, always useful- Perception- Thievery (Sneak of Shadows bonus feat at Level 6, at least someone in the group can disable traps and open locks)- Stealth (Eladrin Training, might allow CA once in a while)Feats ProgressionLvl 1 Double Sword Proficiency +3 on attack rolls, +1 AC, qualify for light blade attacks, and light blade/heavy blade featsLvl 2 Powerful Charge +2 damage on chargeLvl 4 Double Sword Weapon Focus +1 on damageLvl 6 Sneak of Shadows (Rogue Multiclass feat), Gain Sneak Attack once per encounterLvl 8 Surprising Charge (Rogue MP, Dex 17), +1[W] damage when charging with light blade and having CALvl 10 Backstabber Sneak Attack damage is now d8Lvl 11 Roundabout Charge (MP Paragon, Rogue, trained in Acrobatics) End your charge in any square adjacent to targetLvl 12 Seize the moment (PHB Paragon, Dex 17) Combat advantage in first RoundLvl 14 Improved initiative (PHB) +4 InitiativeLvl 16 Nimble Blade (PHB, Dex 15) +1 attack bonus when having CALvl 18 Slaying Action (MP, Rogue, Sneak Attack) Sneak Attack twice after Action PointLvl 20 Heavy Blade Opportunity (PHB Paragon, Str 15, Dex 15) Use at-will for Opportunity Attacks (Pressing Strike!!!)Lvl 21 Heavy Blade Mastery (PHB Epic, Str 21, Dex 17) Crit on 19 and 20Lvl 22 Light Blade Precision (PHB Paragon, Dex 13) +2 damage vs large foesLvl 24 Blade Opportunist (PHB, Str 13, Dex 13) +2 bonus to opportunity attack rollsLvl 26 Fast Runner (PHB, Con 13)Lvl 28 Armor Specialization (Hide) (PHB, Con 15) +1 AC, check penalty removedLvl 30 Danger Sense (PHB Paragon) Reroll InitiativeDaring Acrobat Paragon Path (Rogue)Paragon Path Features:Acrobatic Action (Level 11): Extra Move Action after Action PointTumbling Positions (Level 11): Not granting CA when balancing, climbing, or proneAgile Charge (Level 16): +1 bonus on AC and Reflex when beginning a chargeParagon Path Powers:Wild Tumble Cut Level 11 Encounter power (4[W] for charge attack)Flawless Stunt Level 12 Utility, +5 bonus to Acrobatics and Athletics, works great with Great Leap Barbarian powerDramatic Finish Level 20 Daily, can deal 6[W]+ Dex on charge<img src="http://www.coolminiornot.com/store/shopimages/products/normal/7406_1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />Level 18 Snapshot23 Strength +616 Constitution +318 Dexterity +413 Intelligence +19 Wisdom -111 Charisma +0AC: 31 (incl. Defensive Weapon bonus)Fort: 31 (incl. Steadfast Amulet)Ref: 27 (incl. Steadfast Amulet)Will: 24 (incl. Steadfast Amulet)Hit Points: 133+17 Acrobatics+19 Athletics            +17 Stealth+17 Thievery+13 PerceptionMagic Items of ChoiceVanguard Double Sword +4 (Level 18, +4d8 damage on crit, +1d8 after charge)Bestial Hide +4 (Level 18, extra melee basic attack after charge [daily])Horned Helm (Level 16, +2d6 on charge attacks)Iron Armbands of Power (Level 16, +4 damage)Boots of Adept Charging (can shift after charge)Steadfast Amulet +4 Fortitude, Reflex, and WillHowling Strike Charge Attack with Vanguard Double Sword, starting the encounter with Seize the Moment combat advantage and charging to any square adjacent to a suitable target:Attack RollStrength: +6Proficiency Double Sword: +3Enhancement: +4Half Level: +9Combat Advantage: +2Charging: +1Nimble Blade: +1Total: +26Damage1d8 (Double Sword)1d8 (Surprising charge extra W)2d6 (Howling Strike Paragon)1d8 (Vanguard bonus on charge attacks)2d6 (Horned Helm bonus on charge attacks)3d8 (Sneak Attack bonus)+6 Strength modifier+1 Weapon Focus+4 Iron Armbands of Power+4 Enhancement+2 Powerful ChargeTotal: 6d8 +4d6 +17Followed by Bestial Hide Free Attack, and then Action Point and a Rage Daily to get things started if it’s not dead already (which means Swift Charge, yeah)Crit Damage:57 +4d6 +4d8Instead of Howling Strike you can use Wild Tumble Cut, Level 11 Encounter Power from Daring Acrobat Paragon Path, which deals 4[W] plus Dex. The attack is DEX vs AC, so the attack roll is only +24. The damage output would be:9d8 +4d6 +16or80 +4d6 +4d8 on a critAt Level 8 the Howling Strike damage output without Sneak Attack but Combat Advantage would be1d8 (Double Sword)1d8 (Surprising charge extra W)1d6 (Howling Strike)1d8 (Vanguard bonus on charge attacks)1d6 (Horned Helm bonus on charge attacks)+5 Strength modifier+1 Weapon Focus+2 Iron Armbands of Power+2 Enhancement+2 Powerful Charge= 3d8+2d6+12I'd say that's pretty good for an 8th Level At-Will that's not difficult to pull off. You just need to charge into Combat Advantage whenever possible. At Level 11 it becomes even easier with Roundabout Charge. As long as there are 2 squares to charge into a flanking position this attack works. The beauty: No Opportunity Attacks during rage!Other good feats to consider:Whirlwind Sneak Attack, MP Epic (Sneak Attack damage against all targets of rogue power)Lasting Advantage, MP Epic (CA remains after crit)Feywild Warrior, MP Epic (teleport target)Fey Gambit, MP Paragon (gain CA when feystepping next to target. Sounds good, but problem is fey step is used more for escaping, and fey charge is fighter only unfortunately)Martial Alacrity, MP Heroic: +2 Initiative and shift as minor action during first turn (alternative to Improved Initiative)Slight problems with this build: Low on Defenses, No feat to spare for better armor, No ranged weapon mastery</blockquote>

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