Warblade builds

[Darkwolf71]

My Warblade is a Dwarven Warblade/Bloodstorm Blade. Ranged Dwarven Waraxe! Oh yes.

Would probobly work just as well with a human, You can use any weapon for a ranged attack and once you get level 4 or 5 of BsB your weapon returns instantly so you can full attack at range. You also get to use certain manuvers at range (I forget which set it is though). Basically you can kick ass in melee AND at range. Fun, fun, fun.

One thing that is a MUST. Jack your Concentration up and take the manuvers that substitute a Con check for Will and Reflex saves. YOu can't have these ready all the time, but if you have a space available or if you know your facing a caster, dragon, etc. These have saved my bacon more times than I can count.

 

[CCH_LLC]

I think I am going to go straight human warblade. I have seen a lot of good stuff, this forum included online, and I am pretty sure I am going to use Iron Heart and Diamond Mind. So I would ask at this point, at 5th level what feats should would you all recommend, and with 9k gold to spend what equipment would you consider essential.

Any favorite maneuvers?

 

[Nifft]

Any favorite maneuvers?

Yes, lots.

What's your character's style going to be?

-- N

 

[blargney the second]

Get a +1 armor, +1 cloak of resistance, and a +1 weapon. Gloves of Str +2 would be pretty decent too.

Full Power Attack + Emerald Razor is a sight to behold.

 

[skelso]

In response to what your new-to-D&D friend should play:

I recommend Warmage from Complete Arcane. Basically like a Sorceror, but better hitpoints and he can wear armor. Your party sounds like it needs a good Artillary Caster and the great thing about the Warmage is that he doesn't have to worry so much about picking "the right spells" since they're all pretty much picked for him.

 

[CCH_LLC]

I looked at complete arcane last night actually. The problem with that warmage, is that I dont want him to think that because he is wearing armor he can fight as that seems like a good way to get him killed. Also I would prefer as a member of the group that he have a diverse array of offensive spells and some that are more utilitarian.

For me, I hope to be a guy who can move in ahead of the group and start doing heavy damage consistently, and i expect the monk to act in a flanker role to increase my chances to hit and damage. I like diamond mind mainly for the perceived defensive bonuses it gives, although I would need to look more closely.

 

[Slaved]

I think I am going to go straight human warblade. I have seen a lot of good stuff, this forum included online, and I am pretty sure I am going to use Iron Heart and Diamond Mind. So I would ask at this point, at 5th level what feats should would you all recommend, and with 9k gold to spend what equipment would you consider essential.

Any favorite maneuvers?

So you want to be able to get into the fray quickly, deal big damage, and not get killed while doing so?

Human Warblade 5
Strength 14, Dexterity 15, Constitution 17+1+2, Intelligence 14, Wisdom 13, Charisma 12
Feats Human - Shield Specialization, 1 - Combat Focus, 3 - Combat Stability, Warblade 5 - Blade Meditation (Diamond Mind), (Next Level Shield Ward)
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Feats Human - Vital Recovery, 1 - Combat Focus, 3 - Combat Stability, Warblade 5 - Blade Meditation (Diamond Mind), (Next Level Martial Stance (Roots of the Mountain))
Maneuvers 6 3 Sapphire Nightmare Blade DM, Steel Wind IH, Sudden Leap TC, 2 - Emerald Razor DM, Mountain Hammer SD, 3 - Insightful Strike DM
Readied 4
Stances Bolstering Voice WR, Leading the Charge WR
Diamond Mind = DM, Iron Heart - IH, Stone Dragon = SD, Tiger Claw = TC, White Raven = WR
Gear Masterwork Trident, Masterwork Large Shield, One of the +5 Concentration Boosting Items, Amulet of Health +2, Least Crystal of Arrow Deflection, Least Crystal of Life Drinking, Chain Shirt, Cloak of Resistance +1
Skills 8 Ranks in Balance, Climb, Concentration, Knowledge (History), Knowledge (Local), Jump and Tumble. These are mostly for mobility and some knowledge of the enemy.
Armor Class 19/18 Fighting Defensively gives +3 and the Armor Crystal gives an extra +2 against Ranged Attacks
Saving Throws Fortitude +10, Reflexes +6, Willpower +3/+5/+7
Hit Points 63

This Character can move in, hit hard, and take quite a beating! A Trident may be used as a One-Handed Melee Weapon or a Thrown Weapon or Set Against Charge! Charge in, do lots of damage, swift jump to another position, and then on the first Maneuver Refresh of the battle Heal yourself for 8 points of damage!

 

[Darklone]

It's quite good. Take your bard levels first, though.

As the penguin said... hitpoints are very important for this char, skillpoints are easier...

 

[skelso]

I looked at complete arcane last night actually. The problem with that warmage, is that I dont want him to think that because he is wearing armor he can fight as that seems like a good way to get him killed. Also I would prefer as a member of the group that he have a diverse array of offensive spells and some that are more utilitarian.

For me, I hope to be a guy who can move in ahead of the group and start doing heavy damage consistently, and i expect the monk to act in a flanker role to increase my chances to hit and damage. I like diamond mind mainly for the perceived defensive bonuses it gives, although I would need to look more closely.

It seems like it would just suffice to say, "stick to ranged attacks and spells, because you'll probably die in melee." If he takes feats like Arcane Disciple from Complete Divine, and the spell-like ability feats like Insightful from Complete Arcane, he'll have a pretty broad array of spells to cast and still be less likely to die because of his improved hp and ac.

I'm sure you know better than me what would work for the campaign, but it's worth running by him, I think.