Need some ideas for a powerful evil fighter type

[NewJeffCT]

This evil fighter is human (though, a human with the half-fiend template is possible) and probably in the level 14-15 range.

The evil fighter is likely chaotic as well and is a powerful warlord dominating the central regions of a once powerful nation. Because the evil fighter is a warlord, they also command an army of humanoid minions (modified gnolls, ogres and giants)

I'm toying with the idea of making the fighter mounted (on a nightmare is possible)

But, I want some ideas of making this fighter a melee tank - he'll likely have a good-bane weapon that is +3 or so. Any prestige class ideas, or feat ideas? Suggestions? The players will have to gang up to defeat him, while also dealing with his minions.

I would prefer to keep this with WotC books, as I do not have much beyond that.

The party is going to be in the level 11-12 range, and is an elf paladin of freedom, human cleric, dwarf fighter, halfling psion and human rogue. They have a lower level ranger/scout type along with them, and probably at least 1 NPC, TBD. All are good aligned.

Thanks

 

[Runestar]

Marshal1/Fallen paladin1/blackguard10/crusader1/warblade1?

His minions benefit from his aura, and you can further augment them with white raven maneuvers (of which you can select up to 4th lv) such as white raven tactics. Between crusader and warblade, you have quite a lot of maneuvers at your disposal (go for a good mix of strikes, boosts and counters). If you want, you can further take martial study at lv 6, 9 and 12 to get the use of 3 more maneuvers.

 

[Starbuck_II]

This evil fighter is human (though, a human with the half-fiend template is possible) and probably in the level 14-15 range.

The evil fighter is likely chaotic as well and is a powerful warlord dominating the central regions of a once powerful nation. Because the evil fighter is a warlord, they also command an army of humanoid minions (modified gnolls, ogres and giants)

I'm toying with the idea of making the fighter mounted (on a nightmare is possible)

But, I want some ideas of making this fighter a melee tank - he'll likely have a good-bane weapon that is +3 or so. Any prestige class ideas, or feat ideas? Suggestions? The players will have to gang up to defeat him, while also dealing with his minions.

I would prefer to keep this with WotC books, as I do not have much beyond that.

The party is going to be in the level 11-12 range, and is an elf paladin of freedom, human cleric, dwarf fighter, halfling psion and human rogue. They have a lower level ranger/scout type along with them, and probably at least 1 NPC, TBD. All are good aligned.

Thanks

If he commands a group of men:
Having a level in Dragon Shaman/Divine Mind would buff them. As would Bard song as you never have to stop Inspiring yourself/allies.
It takes a standard action to start but no action to maintain.

Maybe something like:
Dragon Shaman 5/Bard 1/Binder 8
You get 2 Vestiges, an Aura buffing party, and Bard song (don't need more than 1).
For Augments: I suggest +2 insight attack rolls (since BAB will be lower than Full).
Dragon Shaman Aura: 1) Energy Shield, 2) Power, 3) Senses, and 4) Vigor
and 5) Resistance maybe.

Vestiges of note/notable abilities:
1) Balam (5th): Reroll attack/save/skill. Insight AC, etc.
2) Acererak (5th): Immunity to Elec/Cold
3) Agres: Gives little Elemental Minion, Earth Mastery,
4) Aym: Halo of Fire/Fire Resist 10.
5) Dahlver-Nar: Force someone to Shield Other you (will save if enemy).
6) Eurynome: DR 2/Lawful,
7) Focalor: Aura of Sadness,
8) Karsus: Count as a Wizard of Binder level for spell completion items.
9) Otiax: 20% Concealment at will, Ranged Air Blast up to BAB attacks,
10) Paimon: +4 Dex, Uncanny Dodge, Dance of Death,
11) Savnok: Magical Full Plate, DR 2/Piercing,
12) Tenebrious: Deeper Darkness (you see through it), Turn/Rebuke Undead

Choose any two and mix/match.

 

[Dragonwriter]

To add to the Dragon Shaman idea, Double Draconic Aura from Dragon Magic would be pretty sweet. As the name implies, you get to use two of you auras at the same time. Just need 12th character level and two draconic auras. A single level of Dragon Shaman grants you the auras, so the baddie could be using two auras with a +2 bonus. Energy Shield and Vigor are probably the best choices, unless his minions are strong enough to hit the PCs regularly.

 

[NewJeffCT]

Marshal1/Fallen paladin1/blackguard10/crusader1/warblade1?

His minions benefit from his aura, and you can further augment them with white raven maneuvers (of which you can select up to 4th lv) such as white raven tactics. Between crusader and warblade, you have quite a lot of maneuvers at your disposal (go for a good mix of strikes, boosts and counters). If you want, you can further take martial study at lv 6, 9 and 12 to get the use of 3 more maneuvers.

white raven maneuvers? which book is that from? and Crusader & Warblade?

 

[Runestar]

white raven maneuvers? which book is that from? and Crusader & Warblade?

Tome of battle.

 

[Shin Okada]

If you like to use Half-Fiend Human, how about Rogue 2/Fighter 4/Hexblade 3/Blackguard 3 (12th-level, CR 15)? He can add his CHA bonus twice for saves against spells and spell-like abilities and has both Evasion and Mettle. He has SR 22, too.

Give him descent Dex & Cha but make him basically a Str warrior type. Give him light armor and some reach weapon. Give him Hover feat (MM),　Improved Flight feat (MM) or Pectoral of Maneuverability (Draconomicon) and now he can hover. Keep him flying and let him attack with reach. At level 12 he can take Divine Might and it will give him extra melee damages.

 

[NewJeffCT]

If you like to use Half-Fiend Human, how about Rogue 2/Fighter 4/Hexblade 3/Blackguard 3 (12th-level, CR 15)? He can add his CHA bonus twice for saves against spells and spell-like abilities and has both Evasion and Mettle. He has SR 22, too.

Give him descent Dex & Cha but make him basically a Str warrior type. Give him light armor and some reach weapon. Give him Hover feat (MM),　Improved Flight feat (MM) or Pectoral of Maneuverability (Draconomicon) and now he can hover. Keep him flying and let him attack with reach. At level 12 he can take Divine Might and it will give him extra melee damages.

That would be downright evil - hovering over a party that has struggled against flying foes... I like it.

 

[Runestar]

If you like to use Half-Fiend Human, how about Rogue 2/Fighter 4/Hexblade 3/Blackguard 3 (12th-level, CR 15)? He can add his CHA bonus twice for saves against spells and spell-like abilities and has both Evasion and Mettle. He has SR 22, too.

Your build did give me an idea.
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Contemplating a changeling rogue2/hexblade3/warshaper3/blackguard2/soul eater5 build, and need a cheap template to make the changeling a non-humanoid so it can qualify for soul eater. And suggestions?

 

[Shin Okada]

Contemplating a changeling rogue2/hexblade3/warshaper3/blackguard2/soul eater5 build, and need a cheap template to make the changeling a non-humanoid so it can qualify for soul eater. And suggestions?

Savage Species has several templates which changes creature's type with only +1 CR. Like Insectile template, Tauric Creature template & Winged Creature template.