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<blockquote data-quote="SageofMusic" data-source="post: 5147705" data-attributes="member: 88878">My dad has had this idea for a monk that specialized in using a katana, so I wrote up a paragon path for it. Any help with balancing would be greatly appreciated. Oh, and by the way, it's pronounced Shart, like Sharp.Shaartre Warrior Path Features&nbsp; &nbsp; Blade Mastery (11th level): You gain proficiency with all heavy blades and can use them as implements, including the Katana. The Katana has the following properties: Cost, 100 gp; Damage, 1d10; Proficient, +3; Weight, 6 lb; Versatile and High Crit. In addition, you gain +1 to attacks and +4 to damage made with heavy blades. &nbsp; &nbsp; Shaartre Action (11th level): When you spend an action point to take an extra action, you can use your flurry of blows power again against as many targets as possible.&nbsp; &nbsp; Storm Speed (16th level): Whenever you are wearing cloth or no armor, you gain a +1 bonus to AC and Reflex, and a +1 bonus to speed. Strike of the Hawk&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Shaartre Warrior Attack 11You fly forward, striking with your sword with the ferocity of a bird of prey. Encounter &lt;&gt; Full Discipline, Implement, PsionicAttack Technique&nbsp; &nbsp; Standard Action&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Melee touch&nbsp; &nbsp; Target: One creature &nbsp; &nbsp; Attack: Dexterity vs. Reflex&nbsp; &nbsp; Hit: 3d8+Dexterity modifier damage, and the target &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; takes a -2 to attacks until the end of your next turn.Movement Technique&nbsp; &nbsp; Move Action&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Personal&nbsp; &nbsp; Effect: You fly your speed +4. If you don’t land at &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; the end of this movement, you fall. You can make&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; the attack at any point during this movement. Blade of Mighty Will&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Shaartre Warrior Utility 12You pour your mind into your blade, enhancing its edge with the sheer power of your will. Daily &lt;&gt; Psionic, StanceMinor Action&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; PersonalEffect: Until the stance ends, you can take up to a -5 on &nbsp; &nbsp; your Will defense to gain an equal attack and damage&nbsp; &nbsp; bonus. Lightening Strike&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Shaartre Warrior Attack 20You wait for the perfect moment, and then attack, striking with the mighty power of a lightening storm. Daily &lt;&gt; Implement, PsionicImmediate Interrupt&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Melee touchTrigger: An enemy hits you with a melee or close attack. &nbsp; &nbsp; The enemy does not have to be adjacent to you. Target: The triggering enemyAttack: 3d10+Dexterity+Strength modifier damage and &nbsp; &nbsp; the target is pushed 3 squares and knocked prone.Miss: Half damage, and the target is pushed 2 squares.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="SageofMusic, post: 5147705, member: 88878"] My dad has had this idea for a monk that specialized in using a katana, so I wrote up a paragon path for it. Any help with balancing would be greatly appreciated. Oh, and by the way, it's pronounced Shart, like Sharp. Shaartre Warrior Path Features Blade Mastery (11th level): You gain proficiency with all heavy blades and can use them as implements, including the Katana. The Katana has the following properties: Cost, 100 gp; Damage, 1d10; Proficient, +3; Weight, 6 lb; Versatile and High Crit. In addition, you gain +1 to attacks and +4 to damage made with heavy blades. Shaartre Action (11th level): When you spend an action point to take an extra action, you can use your flurry of blows power again against as many targets as possible. Storm Speed (16th level): Whenever you are wearing cloth or no armor, you gain a +1 bonus to AC and Reflex, and a +1 bonus to speed. Strike of the Hawk Shaartre Warrior Attack 11 You fly forward, striking with your sword with the ferocity of a bird of prey. Encounter <> Full Discipline, Implement, Psionic Attack Technique Standard Action Melee touch Target: One creature Attack: Dexterity vs. Reflex Hit: 3d8+Dexterity modifier damage, and the target takes a -2 to attacks until the end of your next turn. Movement Technique Move Action Personal Effect: You fly your speed +4. If you don’t land at the end of this movement, you fall. You can make the attack at any point during this movement. Blade of Mighty Will Shaartre Warrior Utility 12 You pour your mind into your blade, enhancing its edge with the sheer power of your will. Daily <> Psionic, Stance Minor Action Personal Effect: Until the stance ends, you can take up to a -5 on your Will defense to gain an equal attack and damage bonus. Lightening Strike Shaartre Warrior Attack 20 You wait for the perfect moment, and then attack, striking with the mighty power of a lightening storm. Daily <> Implement, Psionic Immediate Interrupt Melee touch Trigger: An enemy hits you with a melee or close attack. The enemy does not have to be adjacent to you. Target: The triggering enemy Attack: 3d10+Dexterity+Strength modifier damage and the target is pushed 3 squares and knocked prone. Miss: Half damage, and the target is pushed 2 squares. [/QUOTE]

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