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Why, why, why are you using a Large bastard sword????
Get a Large greatsword instead - it does more damage (3d6 instead of 2d8) AND you avoid taking that exotic weapon proficiency feat. Take weapon focus (greatsword) instead - you'll be hitting less often with the oversized weapon.
As a damage output maximiser, you'll need power attack, improved critical and leap attack. Try to acquire a set of rhino hide to increase your charge attack damage. Look into taking a few levels of the Pious Templar PrC - it is tough as hell, and gives you weapon specialisation. And have a Cleric around to boost your strenght - and heal your injuries.
What do you consider maximization? With a greatsword, you can put up to 4 points more damage out per hit, but a falchion crits a lot more often, especially after keen or improved crit.
Falchion, keen, power critical, power attack, leap attack, means a lot of damage on charging, and a lot against anything vunerable to crits.
For a start I'd move some of your stats around (I assume you rolled dice, otherwise that's a 42-point build). In which case I'd have
S: 16
D: 16
C: 16
I: 14
W: 10
Ch: 12
It opens up more options, and the lost of a +2 bonus on Will saves is offset anytime you're in a rage.
Using a bastard sword two-handed does not require the Exotic Weapon Proficiency.
"Sword, Bastard: A bastard sword is too large to use in one hand without special training; thus, it is an exotic weapon. A character can use a bastard sword two-handed as a martial weapon."
The fact that it is Large is irrelevant, you're already paying for that with Monkey Grip.
As for an insane damage build, that's all a matter of how you see yourself using the barbarian. And don't say "the tank". As an example of what I mean our group has several different 'teams' of PC's that we play with. One of them contains three fighter types: a full-plate armoured fighter with greatsword and the usual weapon focus and specialisation feats, a sword-and-shield fighter, and a barbarian/frenzied berserker with glaive. The latter PC does as much damage as the other two combined.
I personally have a preference for the scythe. Using this weapon when charging an opponent and combined with Leap Attack, Power Attack and Improved Trip opens up interesting possibilities.
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If we are planning up to lvl 9, how 'bout fighter 4/barbarian 5? Gets you more feats and better armour, though it'll cost you a few skill points and 1 Reflex and Will. Iron will might not be a bad idea to foil those pesky spellcasters...
I rather like monkey grip, but it might just be me. Still, a Large falchion does 2d6 damage and crits on 15-20 w/improved critical at lvl 8. With 18 strength at level 8, plus rage and weapon specialisation...Ouch!
Why, why, why are you using a Large bastard sword????
Get a Large greatsword instead - it does more damage (3d6 instead of 2d8) AND you avoid taking that exotic weapon proficiency feat. Take weapon focus (greatsword) instead - you'll be hitting less often with the oversized weapon.
As a damage output maximiser, you'll need power attack, improved critical and leap attack. Try to acquire a set of rhino hide to increase your charge attack damage. Look into taking a few levels of the Pious Templar PrC - it is tough as hell, and gives you weapon specialisation. And have a Cleric around to boost your strenght - and heal your injuries.
Wait where do I find this "pious templar" you talk about? And what would be a monkey grip feat?(you can hold large weapons with 1 hand?)
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Since I keep testing the idea in my head as I'm preparing for the game, I think I found a good setup for now. If anyone could give me a few ideas for my missing feats, it'll be helpful.
15th: Iron Will (you're almost certainly having trouble with ending your Frenzies at this point)
18th: Extend Rage21st: Dire Charge (no idea what the prereqs are)