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<blockquote data-quote="Grogg of the North" data-source="post: 5729856" data-attributes="member: 6682960">This is not going to be the most powerful build but its something that is simple and easy to play.&nbsp; As a straight fighter you could do something like this:Level 1 Weapon Focus Greataxe (PHB)Fighter 1 Power Attack (PHB)Fighter 2 Improved Bull Rush (PHB)Level 3 Iron Will (PHB; A dominated fighter is not your friend.)Fighter 4 Weapon Specialization (PHB)Level 6 Leap Attack (Complete Adventurer; make sure jump is maxed.)Fighter 6 Shock Trooper (Complete Warrior; this is mainly for headless charge.)As for gear suggestions, I'd recommend going for a breastplate and raising your dex.&nbsp; I assume that since he's wearing chainmail s/he has a dex of at least 14.&nbsp; Also, see if you can get a vest of enlarge person.&nbsp; Something that is cast at level 1 and works 3/day is going to be more than you need probably.&nbsp; Boots of Springing and Striding would help get rid of the massive penalty to jump and make leap attack easier to accomplish.Otherwise, keep bumping strength and enchanting the axe whenever possible.&nbsp; I really would not recommend a full caster if this is the person's first character.&nbsp; IME, new players tend to be overwhelmed by all the options a caster can have.&nbsp; YMMV.The only problem with that build is that it is very one dimensional and if your player does not find something else to do either through role-playing or mechanics, they will get bored.&nbsp; So I would recommend talking to the player, see what his/her character's hopes and dreams are for the future.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Grogg of the North, post: 5729856, member: 6682960"] This is not going to be the most powerful build but its something that is simple and easy to play. As a straight fighter you could do something like this: Level 1 Weapon Focus Greataxe (PHB) Fighter 1 Power Attack (PHB) Fighter 2 Improved Bull Rush (PHB) Level 3 Iron Will (PHB; A dominated fighter is not your friend.) Fighter 4 Weapon Specialization (PHB) Level 6 Leap Attack (Complete Adventurer; make sure jump is maxed.) Fighter 6 Shock Trooper (Complete Warrior; this is mainly for headless charge.) As for gear suggestions, I'd recommend going for a breastplate and raising your dex. I assume that since he's wearing chainmail s/he has a dex of at least 14. Also, see if you can get a vest of enlarge person. Something that is cast at level 1 and works 3/day is going to be more than you need probably. Boots of Springing and Striding would help get rid of the massive penalty to jump and make leap attack easier to accomplish. Otherwise, keep bumping strength and enchanting the axe whenever possible. I really would not recommend a full caster if this is the person's first character. IME, new players tend to be overwhelmed by all the options a caster can have. YMMV. The only problem with that build is that it is very one dimensional and if your player does not find something else to do either through role-playing or mechanics, they will get bored. So I would recommend talking to the player, see what his/her character's hopes and dreams are for the future. [/QUOTE]

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