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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SBMC" data-source="post: 2712232" data-attributes="member: 30040">I have some advice for you on the Fighter side of things – where most of my experience lies. The feat choices are really conceptual.There are really two types of general Fighter builds – the “Dexterity” Fighter and the “Strength” Fighter. Essentially what it means is where you put your high score(s); dexterity or strength. The Dexterity Fighter:The Dexterity Fighter has two options: Ranged or Two Weapon Fighting: Both require high dexterity scores.Under Two Weapon Fighting there is also a “sub option” he can take using Weapon Finesse – but it costs a feat and has limitations of its own (and benefits for the high dex).The Dexterity Fighter also has an issue with armor; as in maximum dexterity bonuses.Many of the really good feats for both ranged and TWF require the higher BAB; such as Greater TWF at +11 (which you can’t get yet in the scenario you outlined) and Greater Weapon Specialization at +12 (but fighter 12 only)Note – to keep it simple most of the feats I am looking at are from the PHB.Ranged Fighter (assuming Human):Iron Will (my personal mainstay after a bad experience in the nine hells!)Point Blank ShotPrecise ShotFar ShotRapid ShotMany ShotImproved Rapid Shot (CW)Weapon FocusGreater Weapon FocusWeapon SpecializationImproved CriticalTwo Weapon Fighter:Iron Will (my personal mainstay after a bad experience in the nine hells!)Two Weapon Fighting Fighter:Two Weapon FightingImproved Two Weapon FightingTwo Weapon DefenseImproved Two Weapon DefenseWeapon FocusGreater Weapon FocusWeapon SpecializationImproved Critical or Weapon Finesse.Mage Slayer (CA)The Strength Fighter:Now there are really three options here; and the choices are more equipment oriented than feat oriented.Damage machine: Take a two handed weapon and bash away; causing more damage then the badguy. Normally however one needs heavier armor to do this in the long run. Barbarians get away with it since when they rage they get the Strength bonuses (cause even more damage) and the Con bonuses. The Wall of selfishness: Heavy armor, tower shield, have Combat expertise in the feat mix, fights defensively a lot. This guy is more concerned about not taking damage than causing damage. Really the opponents hurt themselves more when they hit this guy themselves than if they get hit - Like punching a wall! A favorite target of enemy casters. Tank (many call the: Sword & Board” Fighter): Higher end medium or heavier armor, light or large shield used, at least a +1 Dex Bonus. Money goes into enhancing shield and armor primarily (but ya got to have at least a +1 sword!). This guy has a high AC, does a good amount of damage with his high strength score and Weapon Specialization – he gets the best of all worlds:#1 He does not burn a ton of feats on his fighting style (as in TWF)#2 He can still move around with ease and keep up with the party.#3 He can still dish out damage quite well (say 1d8+6; 4 for un-enhanced Strength and +2 for Weapon specialization)#4 He has the higher AC due to the shield (vs. Two handed weapon)In conclusion: Therefore he can dish it out and not get hit very often himselfHere is one of my favorite feat mixes:Iron Will (my personal mainstay after a bad experience in the nine hells!)Weapon FocusGreater Weapon FocusWeapon SpecializationImproved CriticalPower AttackCleaveGreat CleaveImproved Bull RushPushback (MiniHB)Quick Draw (this one makes a real difference! Believe me!)Combat Reflexes (if you have at least a +1 dex mod) or Mage Slayer (CA)There are tons of ways to go with this – these are just my recommendations off the top of my head and I use similar ones frequently. If you spend some time on horseback in battle then take Mounted Combat at least. But if the vast majority of your time is underground; you can take that later on.Just to toss it in there – for the Strength Fighter I would say to always endeavor to get that armor enhanced and get that Belt of Giant Strength! Just my two cents…</blockquote>

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