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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dannyalcatraz" data-source="post: 9616678" data-attributes="member: 19675">Some stuff I like when playing stereotypical melee warriors in 3.5Ed:1) Use a Hvy Flail or Maul (CompWar): Hvy Flail 2hd Martial Weapon, 1d10 19-20x2, bonuses to trip or disarm;  Maul 2hd Martial weapon, 1d10x3 bludgeoning   Not many critters are resistant to bludgeoning damage. 1a) the Greatspear (CompWar): 2hd Exotic weapon, 2d6x3 piercing, Reach, 10’ RI when thrown.  Lots of fun, but if you go this route, you should invest in the feats that make pole arms more effective (mostly in things like Dragon Compendium, etc.)1b) if you take something more mainstream like a bastard sword or 2hd sword, pack a Morningstar as your backup for the same reason as the maul or flail, and also does piercing damage.2) find a way to boost your strength and/or size- potions, gauntlets, belts, etc.3) boost your AC as much as possible4) if you like playing brainy warriors, Knowledge Devotion (CompChamp) is virtually a must, but works best when you’re playing a class that already has access to Knowledge skills & some skill points.  Dipping into something like Ranger or Marshal would be a solid option to maximize the feat’s benefits.  You might also recommend the feat to the person playing the Ranger:[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.realmshelps.net/charbuild/feat/Knowledge_Devotion[/URL]</blockquote>