Atlatl Jones
Explorer
Aside from the songblade, are there any other magic weapons which can be used as implements? Does the songblade have any powers or properties aside from being usable as a bard implement?
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davethegame
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Three melee, one ranged. Actually, if you want most of the story, Wil Wheaton details them in the podcasts for his Avenger.
Are there any feats that improve a druid's wild shape, or improve the Shaman's spirit? (And please don't just say "yes")
Well, I can also say that the Druid's wild shape feats are mostly named after specific animals, and give a benefit in line with that animal. Shamans improve the existing aspect of their spirit.
Shroomy
Adventurer
FYI, Japanese posters over at RPG.net are reporting that they will be receiving the book today (well, tonight for us in the USA).
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Remathilis
Legend
Tell me about the eight new multi-class feats (for the eight new classes). Names? Abilities?
Asmor
First Post
Is the barbarian changed significantly from the previews? I'm actually starting a new 10th level barbarian character on Friday, so that's kind of important for me to know...
In particular, there was much gnashing of teeth over the barbarian's 'striker bonus damage' being rolled into the powers themselves. Is that still the case, or do they have their own version of sneak attack/curse/quarry?
In particular, there was much gnashing of teeth over the barbarian's 'striker bonus damage' being rolled into the powers themselves. Is that still the case, or do they have their own version of sneak attack/curse/quarry?
davethegame
Explorer
You tell 'em! There are some really badass looking pictures of gnomes in there, though... much better than the ones used for the racial writeup IMO.
Nope, Sorcerers have special daggers, but they don't count as implements. The Bards do get wondrous item instruments as implements too.
There are multiple kinds of songblades, and they all have a power.
Most of them just let you take one of the class's at-will powers and gain it as an encounter power. I predict Arcane Prodigy (Sorcerer) and Berserker's Fury to be very popular multiclasses, since they both give bonuses to damage. Initiate of the Old Faith (Druid) gives you wild shape and an encounter power to go with it. Spirit Talker (Shaman) gives you a spirit companion, and some powers to go with it.
Is the barbarian changed significantly from the previews? I'm actually starting a new 10th level barbarian character on Friday, so that's kind of important for me to know...
In particular, there was much gnashing of teeth over the barbarian's 'striker bonus damage' being rolled into the powers themselves. Is that still the case, or do they have their own version of sneak attack/curse/quarry?
The biggest difference I noticed that changed was Rage Strike so that it's clarified that it can't be used until 5th level (and also explains what it's used for in the class description). They don't have their own Striker bonus thingy, so it's all built-in still. Is this the return of Targ Bonechewer?
davethegame
Explorer
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They’re essentially the same, which just a little tweak that makes it better. They also get racial feats and a paragon path (Moonstalker, and it’s pretty vicious!)
I saw that; I am looking for more detail. I.e. what is it they get besides the ability adjustment and the racial "Shift" power? The static bonuses (like bonus to skills) or other effects (Like the Dwarf's resistance to poison, etc).
davethegame
Explorer
That's it, nothing else beyond what is listed in the Monster Manual.... oh, they get a bonus language beyond Common, but that's the only other difference besides the power wording.
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