How About my Hybrid bard\warlord?

[spallenza]

In combat the idea is only support. giving some bonuses to my allies and some healing powers.
i manage to get bard of all trades and Bardic knowledge.

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Etrius, level 1
Changeling, Bard/Warlord
Hybrid Bard Option: Hybrid Bard Will
Warlord Leadership Option: Combat Leader (Hybrid)
Hybrid Warlord Option: Hybrid Warlord Fortitude
Hybrid Talent Option: Bardic Virtue
Bardic Virtue Option: Virtue of Cunning
Inherent Bonuses
Occupation - Entertainer (+2 to Bluff)
Theme: Explorer

FINAL ABILITY SCORES
STR 8, CON 11, DEX 10, INT 18, WIS 13, CHA 18

STARTING ABILITY SCORES

STR 8, CON 11, DEX 10, INT 16, WIS 13, CHA 16

AC: 18 Fort: 11 Ref: 15 Will: 16
HP: 23 Surges: 7 Surge Value: 5

TRAINED SKILLS
Bluff +13, Diplomacy +9, History +9, Streetwise +9

UNTRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +0, Arcana +5, Athletics –1, Dungeoneering +2, Endurance +0, Heal +2, Insight +4,
Intimidate +5, Nature +2, Perception +2, Religion +5, Stealth +0, Thievery +0

POWERS
Basic Attack: Melee Basic Attack
Basic Attack: Ranged Basic Attack
Explorer Utility: Surefooted Stride
Changeling Racial Power: Changeling Disguise
Changeling Racial Power: Changeling Trick
Bard Feature: Majestic Word
Warlord Feature: Inspiring Word
Bard Attack 1: Staggering Note
Warlord Attack 1: Commander's Strike
Warlord Attack 1: Overwhelming Force Trap
Bard Attack 1: Stirring Shout

FEATS
Level 1: Hybrid Talent (virtue of cunning)

 

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[MENTION=6684214]spallenza[/MENTION]
I think it's an interesting concept. I put together a similar kind of "non-combatant", but he was all warlord with the resourceful build. Not sure why you added bard - are you seeing something I'm missing? Or is it a story/aesthetic thing?

A couple thoughts....

With an 18 intelligence, you could even go for leather or hide armor and have comparable AC to chainmail without the penalty.

About weapons, I would go with either a defensive superior weapon, a polearm/staff you can use the Hafted Defense feat with, or a heavy shield and any high accuracy weapon. Since your basic attacks suck (unless you take melee training in another ability besides strength), your weapon should be there to protect you.

Likewise, since you're likely to be near the frontline, feats like Improved Defenses, Swift Recovery, Durable and Disciple of Stone are a good idea.

At level 2 you might want to check out the Legend Lore skill power to use your History check in place of any knowledge check 1/encounter. Very good fit for a bard.