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<blockquote data-quote="StreamOfTheSky" data-source="post: 5191219" data-attributes="member: 35909"><p>Warforged Crusader 8 / Warblade 1</p><p>Progression: Warblade 2, then Crusader 9-end game</p><p>Str 18, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 12</p><p>Level 4: Dex --> 16</p><p>Level 8: Str --> 19</p><p></p><p>Class features: Furious Counterstrike (max +3), Steely Resolve 15, Indomitable Soul, Zealous Surge, Smite 1/day, Battle Clarity (Int to Reflex saves, max +1), Weapon Aptitude</p><p></p><p>Maneuvers (Crusader, 8 known, 5 readied):</p><p>1 Vanguard Strike (DS, Strike) -- swap this out at Crusader 10</p><p>1 Charging Minotaur (SD, Strike)</p><p>2 Foehammer (DS, Strike) or Mountain Hammer (SD, Strike) -- MH if you're getting Stone Power</p><p>2 Shield Block (DS, Counter) R</p><p>3 White Raven Tactics (WR, Boost) R</p><p>3 Revitalizing Strike (DS, Strike) R</p><p>4 Divine Surge (DS, Strike) R</p><p>4 [Open] -- Nothing stands out to me here, maybe White Raven Strike</p><p></p><p>Stances (Crusader):</p><p>1 Leading the Charge (WR; You and allies w/in 60' gain +8 charge damage)</p><p>1 Stonefoot Stance (SD; +2 str checks and AC vs. larger foes)</p><p>3 Thicket of Blades (DS; Threatened foes provoke on 5 ft steps and Withdraw) R</p><p></p><p>Maneuvers (Warblade, 3 known, 3 readied):</p><p>1 Douse the Flames (WR, Strike) [if the DM lets you get WRT without this, take something useful]</p><p>3 White Raven Tactics (WR, Boost)</p><p>3 Iron Heart Surge (IH, Boost(?))</p><p></p><p>Stance (Warblade):</p><p>Punishing Stance (IH; +1d6 melee damage and -2 AC)</p><p></p><p>Feats:</p><p>1 <strong>Adaptive Style</strong></p><p>3 Combat Reflexes</p><p>5 Stand Still</p><p>7 Step Up</p><p>9 Ironheart Aura</p><p>11 Stormguard Warrior</p><p>13 open</p><p>15 open</p><p>17 Defensive Sweep</p><p>19 open</p><p></p><p>Other feat ideas: Improved Buckler Defense, to use a shield for the DS shield maneuvers and also use a 2H reach weapon. Step Up feat, to follow after people who 5 ft step. Backstab feat, to get an AoO anytime someone you're flanking attacks someone other than you. Hold the Line, to get an AoO when someone charges you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="StreamOfTheSky, post: 5191219, member: 35909"] Warforged Crusader 8 / Warblade 1 Progression: Warblade 2, then Crusader 9-end game Str 18, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 12 Level 4: Dex --> 16 Level 8: Str --> 19 Class features: Furious Counterstrike (max +3), Steely Resolve 15, Indomitable Soul, Zealous Surge, Smite 1/day, Battle Clarity (Int to Reflex saves, max +1), Weapon Aptitude Maneuvers (Crusader, 8 known, 5 readied): 1 Vanguard Strike (DS, Strike) -- swap this out at Crusader 10 1 Charging Minotaur (SD, Strike) 2 Foehammer (DS, Strike) or Mountain Hammer (SD, Strike) -- MH if you're getting Stone Power 2 Shield Block (DS, Counter) R 3 White Raven Tactics (WR, Boost) R 3 Revitalizing Strike (DS, Strike) R 4 Divine Surge (DS, Strike) R 4 [Open] -- Nothing stands out to me here, maybe White Raven Strike Stances (Crusader): 1 Leading the Charge (WR; You and allies w/in 60' gain +8 charge damage) 1 Stonefoot Stance (SD; +2 str checks and AC vs. larger foes) 3 Thicket of Blades (DS; Threatened foes provoke on 5 ft steps and Withdraw) R Maneuvers (Warblade, 3 known, 3 readied): 1 Douse the Flames (WR, Strike) [if the DM lets you get WRT without this, take something useful] 3 White Raven Tactics (WR, Boost) 3 Iron Heart Surge (IH, Boost(?)) Stance (Warblade): Punishing Stance (IH; +1d6 melee damage and -2 AC) Feats: 1 [b]Adaptive Style[/b] 3 Combat Reflexes 5 Stand Still 7 Step Up 9 Ironheart Aura 11 Stormguard Warrior 13 open 15 open 17 Defensive Sweep 19 open Other feat ideas: Improved Buckler Defense, to use a shield for the DS shield maneuvers and also use a 2H reach weapon. Step Up feat, to follow after people who 5 ft step. Backstab feat, to get an AoO anytime someone you're flanking attacks someone other than you. Hold the Line, to get an AoO when someone charges you. [/QUOTE]
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