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<blockquote data-quote="FrozenChrono" data-source="post: 4639820" data-attributes="member: 70738">Intelligent Blademaster is not necessary for assault swordmages. A Str 16/Int 18 build would be fine without it. This build can also utilize multiclassing by going fighter, paladin, or pretty much any other str based character. Many abilities can be used in place of melee basic attacks which gives even more options. Think about it. How often does your aegis get triggered per combat. Once? Maybe twice? If at all? Of course it varies from DM to DM, but most people will be fine with one encounter power you hold in reserve til near the end of most encounters in exchange for an extra feat to spend. Even with a low str you will have combat advantage most times your aegis triggers so you still have a decent shot at hitting. When comparing to natural spell from 3.5 it's not nearly as clear cut of a choice. It's similar in importance to basterd sword proficiency, or multiple aegis. Most swordmages will probably take it, but not taking it doesn't vastly underpower you.As far as the philosophy behind the feat being repeated for other classes? I'd give it a solid no. Here's why.Paladins have a mechanism for cha paladins to lock down enemies. I think focusing on a few feats that improve DC are much more likely than a feat that will just make them more similar to their str focused buddies.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="FrozenChrono, post: 4639820, member: 70738"] Intelligent Blademaster is not necessary for assault swordmages. A Str 16/Int 18 build would be fine without it. This build can also utilize multiclassing by going fighter, paladin, or pretty much any other str based character. Many abilities can be used in place of melee basic attacks which gives even more options. Think about it. How often does your aegis get triggered per combat. Once? Maybe twice? If at all? Of course it varies from DM to DM, but most people will be fine with one encounter power you hold in reserve til near the end of most encounters in exchange for an extra feat to spend. Even with a low str you will have combat advantage most times your aegis triggers so you still have a decent shot at hitting. When comparing to natural spell from 3.5 it's not nearly as clear cut of a choice. It's similar in importance to basterd sword proficiency, or multiple aegis. Most swordmages will probably take it, but not taking it doesn't vastly underpower you. As far as the philosophy behind the feat being repeated for other classes? I'd give it a solid no. Here's why. Paladins have a mechanism for cha paladins to lock down enemies. I think focusing on a few feats that improve DC are much more likely than a feat that will just make them more similar to their str focused buddies. [/QUOTE]

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