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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Imaginari" data-source="post: 6188767" data-attributes="member: 61142">Thanks for the reply.  I'm been busy trying to decide on builds and feats and items.  Currently I'm planning something like Barbarian 1(Spirit Lion)/Fighter 2/__?__ 2/Juggernaut 5/__?__ 4.  For the filled open areas, I'm thinking either Crusader, or Warblade or some combination.  I've been slowly reading the ToB and related online handbooks, but I haven't figured out the best options yet.  I'm happy to share a bit more about the combat style I was current leaning towards, and I'm more than open to suggestions or any recommendations you might have, particularly regarding the ToB which I'm not as familiar with.Currently he's a large warforged Juggernaut with a high strength and con.  I'm going for a two-handed weapon fight style, with a focus on power attack and/or charging.  I like the feat combination of Shocktrooper, Knockback, and Knockdown.  Though Knockdown is somewhat expensive to get (combat expertise and improved trip).  But in essence, that means that every time you hit with a power attack, you get a free bullrush and trip.  Shocktrooper of course also goes well with charging, bullrushing and tripping.  I also considered Combat Brute (though sunder might not be that useful against a dragon), and Advancing Blow might go well with KnockBack. However, going the charger route might provide much better multipliers for damage.I chose not to go with Dungeon Crasher because I think it is a very situational ability, and perhaps likewise not as useful verse a dragon or arial combat.  I was also considering using a pole-arm instead of a 2-handed sword, which would be better for charging, but perhaps not as good for bullrushing which lands you next to your opponent.  That said, I'm looking for maneuvers or stances that either help with charging, power attack or bull rushing, or otherwise might be useful for large single targets.  So I haven't decided on the ToB class path or combination yet.  I thought I read something about a Crusader maneuver that provided healing based hits.  I did look at a number of other non-warforged builds, including Runescare Berserker, Robotackle, etc, but I found Warforged Juggernaut really fit the story and style of the character I was going for the best.  Though this does limit my total optimization of the character.  Still, a large Juggernaut is nothing to cough at.  As for items, beyond the basics of strength, resistance, darkvision, AC, etc, I was considering the following:    Wings of Flying (you got to catch the dragon somehow)    Retributive Amulet (potentially great when going toe to toe with a dragon)    Ring of Anticipation (to help with initiative)    Valorous weapon enchantment of some kindI'll also need something to provide some energy resistance vs breath weapons.  Any, thoughts and suggestions welcome on how I can improve the build.  Many thanks.  ~imaginari</blockquote>

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