Feats for level 1 Duskblade

[Sitara]

Duskblade level 1: I was thikning quickdraw and powerattack. Quickdraw so he can draw as a free action, and charge as a fullround action, then deliver a channeled spell + standard attack +powerattack! (and thus kill anything at that level in one hit!)

Another option would be sudden maximize. I can maximize a spell 1/day srtarting at first level! Sure its only once a day...but it can help vs BBEG!

Thoughts/suggestions?

 

[cwhs01]

If you want something different, try ewp: whip and combat reflexes/i. disarm

This works better at level 5(?) because of the progression of duskblade class abilities. But it could be the basis of a flavorful whip fighting pc.

 

[MarkB]

With my duskblade, I went with Combat Expertise, looking to make her into a bit of a trip/disarm specialist at higher levels - a few neat tricks for after the spells run out. Going that route works well for the Duskblade, as you're pretty much guaranteed to meet the Int prerequisite already in order to spellcast.

 

[satori01]

Quickdraw seems a waste since as a +1 bab class you can draw your weapon as part of movement already. Complete Mage has some tactical feats that might be useful.

 

[Kat']

I'd say Power Attack and Arcane Disciple (Strength or War). Sudden Maximize is pretty useless. You can pick Quick Draw later on, but I doubt it would be that useful.

PS: you can't Channel spells at 1st level... it comes at 3rd.

 

[Sitara]

Why is sudden maximize useless? The ability to metamagic a spell (maximised!!) on the fly without preaparing in advance and without burning a slot of higher level...that reeks of awesome moment to me. Sure itsw only 1/day and that sucks...but still not bad at all.

 

[Jhaelen]

Duskblade level 1: I was thikning quickdraw and powerattack. Quickdraw so he can draw as a free action, and charge as a fullround action, then deliver a channeled spell + standard attack +powerattack! (and thus kill anything at that level in one hit!)

Only if you actually hit...

Quickdraw has already been addressed; regarding Power Attack:

Imho, Power Attack isn't that great at low levels since you're
a) limited by your low BAB
b) often having trouble to hit level-appropriate monsters (i.e. those with a CR up to 4 higher than your average party level).

It's a lot more useful at higher levels when you can expect to hit monsters more regularly because of better equipment and buff spells. With a few notable exceptions monster AC doesn't scale as fast as your total to hit bonus.

 

[Kat']

Why is sudden maximize useless? The ability to metamagic a spell (maximised!!) on the fly without preaparing in advance and without burning a slot of higher level...that reeks of awesome moment to me. Sure itsw only 1/day and that sucks...but still not bad at all.

You said it: once per day. Not worth wasting a feat on it. Duskblades are already feat-starved, they don't need a slot wasted. Buy a Metamagic Rod later, it will do.

 

[moritheil]

Precocious Apprentice is useful if you like having an ace up your sleeve.

 

[Darklone]

Precocious Apprentice is useful if you like having an ace up your sleeve.

Bad feat later... e.g. very bad for feat starved classes.