I need help picking a maneuver for my warforged warblade

[blargney the second]

My PC just hit 5th level and took his third level in warblade. I'm having a doozy of a time picking his new 2nd level maneuver. Here's the outline: (there are a few house rules, natch)

Hatch
Dragonborn warforged warblade 3/divine mind 1/fighter 1
Abilities after magic items: Str 18, Dex 12, Con 18, Int 12, Wis 8, Cha 8
Feats: Adamantine Body, Power Attack, Vital Recovery
Main skills: Concentration +12, Climb +6, Spot +5
Stances: Punishing Stance
Maneuvers: Emerald Razor, Moment of Perfect Mind, Sapphire Nightmare Blade, Steel Wind
AC 20, hp 58, DR 2/adamantine
Speed 30', melee +1 greatsword +10 (2d6+8)
Special: 2d8 damage DC 16 breath weapon


My real difficulty in deciding the new 2nd level maneuver is that ultimately I'm not really sure where I'm going mechanics-wise with this character... Suggestions are most welcome!
-blarg

 

[Arkhandus]

Hrm. Wall of Blades is good, but since you're liable to be Power Attacking frequently for extra damage, your attack rolls will be penalized and that'll make WoB less effective as a defense. Disarming Strike would also be good, but not when Power Attacking.....

So.... I guess Rabid Wolf Strike may be good. It's an offensively focused maneuver and has no prerequisites, doesn't use a Jump check, and fits reasonably for your offensively-oriented character thus-far. Takes an AC penalty for 1 round, but gets a bigger attack bonus (so you can Power Attack with better chances of actually hitting), and does some bonus damage.

Only other one I think would be really effective for you would be Action Before Thought, since your Reflex saves will be terrible otherwise. So, focus on more offense this level, or defense against the potential Fireballs etc. that you may face at this level onward?

 

[blargney the second]

I never really noticed Rabid Wolf Strike until you mentioned it. Looks like fun!

I've looked over a few options, and I have a preliminary idea of where I want to take this guy over the next few levels. Instant Clarity, Ironheart Aura, and Stormguard Warrior are most likely his next few feats. Then I'll just stick with Diamond Mind, Iron Heart, and the occasional Tiger Claw ability.

Thanks for the input, Arkhandus!
-blarg