I Need Staying Power

[Particle_Man]

Tower Shields are an option for fighters: effectively like a 2 point Combat Expertise, plus you have the option of using it for cover.

 

[Arnix]

The 16 dex is more than you will need. You would be better served dropping it lower and increasing your con. FullPlate only lets you use 1 point of it. If you are not going the full plate route, then you will have a very tough time at higher levels since your AC will cap much lower than it would as a plate class and there is no need to not be a ranger or something.

 

[Darklone]

16 dex sounds like a TWF fighter ...

What's your choice of weapons? Sword&Board for TWF?

 

[werk]

16 dex sounds like a TWF fighter ...

What's your choice of weapons? Sword&Board for TWF?

Read the original post, first line.

so in the next campaign i'm playing an elf fighter (sword and shield)

 

[Felnar]

i realize that 16 dex isnt min/max'd optimized "best" for a sword and shield fighter
he will wear a masterwork breastplate at 3rd level (the campaign starts at 3rd)
the character is not a turtle with a sword/shield
the character is a rabbit with a sword/shield

has anyone ever used the Dive for Cover feat?

 

[werk]

has anyone ever used the Dive for Cover feat?

I've never used it, but it only helps for reflex saves and I hate being prone.

I've also not had much luck with dex fighters in 3.x.

 

[winterwolf]

Pick up combat expertise, improved trip, and improved disarm. Trip works for those critters without a weapon, and disarm works with those critters with weapons. Eventually, you can pick up knock down (don't know if complete warrior has it, but sword and fist does).

 

[HeavyG]

When you get 2nd level spells, False Life should get a high priority.

Many people overlook this spell since it wasn't in the 3.0 PHB.

 

[Felnar]

When you get 2nd level spells, False Life should get a high priority.

Many people overlook this spell since it wasn't in the 3.0 PHB.

nice spell, but i'm a fighter, not a wizard, and the target is "you"

 

[Jdvn1]

Why a 14 Int? Consider making it a 13 Int, 11 Con, so that you can put your level 4 ability mod to get more hp, or make it a 12 Int, 12 Con so you can put your level 4 ability to qualify for Combat Expertise.