Weapon Master vs. Exotic Weapon Master

[jontherev]

Hehe. One play ing my game is a fighter/monk/barbarian/EWM.

When he first said he was going to throw in a level of monk I thought he was crazy... but those bonus feats more than make up for one BAB.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news (well, not really), but if he took that level of monk AFTER the level/s of barbarian, then he lost the ability to rage, and would not qualify for EWM. I'm sure he probably DIDN'T do this, but I wanted to point that out just in case.

 

[Psifon]

Re: Re: Weapon master, definately weapon master.

Yeah, until you are disarmed or have your weapon sundered. A lasher/ewm could disarm you AND take your weapon in the same round. And, if hasted, smack you with your own weapon (at a LOW to hit probability, but embarassingly funny). I know this is a special case, but I wanted to point out that you are VERY limited without your one special weapon. Not to mention, against a creature that is immune to your particular damage type (slashing, piercing, etc.), you are in a bad position. Greater Magic Weapon works wonders on those halfling skip rocks, kukris, mercurial greatswords, whips, etc. The WM has more danger/damage potential, but is also very limited in many ways.

Nah, I just draw my back-up weapon and keep swinging. As far as creatures that are resistant to slashing dammage (skeletons are the only ones that come to mind) I can always draw a flail and keep on fighting. I wouldn't be AS good, but I can still whirlwind, great cleave etc. and that ain't nothing. Besides, I don't expect to be able to handle EVERYTHING, that's what I have a party for.