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<blockquote data-quote="Malin Genie" data-source="post: 923901" data-attributes="member: 1058">I think the Expertise and Superior Expertise (if it exists in your campaign world) are often overlooked but (for a pure fighter who can suck up the penalties) great way of boosting AC.Ftr7/DwD3Full Plate +2 (+10)Large Shield +2 (+4)Dex 13 (+1)Dodge Feat (+2 in 3.5)Defensive Stance (+4)Expertise (+0 to 5)These all stack to give AC 31 - 36 (and opponents at 10th level are unlikely to be hitting AC 36 without 20s - even the 'big guys.')OTOH you will attack at+10/+5 BAB+5 ST (16 base +2 stance +2 item or buff)+1 weapon focus+2 magical weapon-0 to -5 expertise+18/+13 down to +13/+8 at max ACAgainst the large animals and beasts (massive damage, good attack, cruddy AC) you'll still be likely to hit twice a round and they'll need 20s to hit with full expertise.&nbsp; Against higher-AC lower-attack opponents just use less expertise.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Malin Genie, post: 923901, member: 1058"] I think the Expertise and Superior Expertise (if it exists in your campaign world) are often overlooked but (for a pure fighter who can suck up the penalties) great way of boosting AC. Ftr7/DwD3 Full Plate +2 (+10) Large Shield +2 (+4) Dex 13 (+1) Dodge Feat (+2 in 3.5) Defensive Stance (+4) Expertise (+0 to 5) These all stack to give AC 31 - 36 (and opponents at 10th level are unlikely to be hitting AC 36 without 20s - even the 'big guys.') OTOH you will attack at +10/+5 BAB +5 ST (16 base +2 stance +2 item or buff) +1 weapon focus +2 magical weapon -0 to -5 expertise +18/+13 down to +13/+8 at max AC Against the large animals and beasts (massive damage, good attack, cruddy AC) you'll still be likely to hit twice a round and they'll need 20s to hit with full expertise. Against higher-AC lower-attack opponents just use less expertise. [/QUOTE]

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