Pr3v0's page

Pr3v0 wrote:

Well since i am new into Dnd and pathfinder some friend of mine suggested me to check the book of nine swords if my GM would allow old Dnd Books.

What we really want to do is create a swordsman who is ultra fast and agile and he has good analyze skills so I assume it means high dex and wis!

I would not go with caster like swordmen too as by no means Himura Kenshin used magic. He was just fast and agile and his Hiten Mitsurugi style also made him a good enemy skill analyzer so he could react proper before an enemy!

All of his sword moves are basically flavoured versions of the 9 basic hits kenjutsu has.It was just that they were fast and the whole non leathal katata made them very cool.

The only moves that i would love to transfer to PF are his final 2 moves Kuzuryusen which is basically an attack on the 9 spots that i mentioned on the same time(DAT FAST :P ) and his ultimate move Amakakeru Ryu No Hirameki which is actually a very fast fast draw attack.(The second phase of the skill troubles me the one he used on Makoto Shisio).

Also the reverse blade katata does not exist in PF!

Besides that i dont think that Keshin should be a ronin he never had samurai status to begin with he was just a very skilled swordsman and a man slayer.

Any other ideas?

I feel the same about the Wis + Dex focus :-)

That's why I went for the mix in the sample build above - one of the things it allows you to do is use Wis to attack. The build above does not wear any armor, and you can simulate bursts of speed with ki.

Reverse katana is one of the things you don't have in PF, correct. But in the end it's just a nonlethal sword, which I would simulate with the merciful special ability :-)

I don't think you need book of nine swords - Pathfinder feats like the style feats like crane wing and crane riposte allow you to pretty much get everything he is capable of IMO.

We have talked over a bit with the DM and he agreed to allow the use custom weapon for this set.A sakabato with the same stats as a katana and the nonlethal thing the merciful thing could also help with that dmg reduction due to non lethal fighting.Until now i see your suggestion build as the most valid

Pr3v0 wrote:

I dont think barbarian fits here. Himura never raged. In the anime when he goes in the Manslayer state of mind he does not rage it is just that his killing intent returns back.

I see your point, but that might also just be a question of flavour. Not all barbarian archetypes in PF are necessarily frothing at the mouth (urban barbarians do not give off that vibe to me, for example). In any case, the monk/ninja levels that some others have suggested do a better job of giving both the mechanics and the flavour for Kenshin.

Makamu

Yeah just remember that we talk about a sword fighter who is dex based and he beats enemies using his speed and observation skills. He is a very calm a collected guy who has supreme sword skills due to years of training with the best swordman in that time acording to manga and anime lore.

By no means a barbarian like character fits for kenshin. Feel free to ask something else i want more tips about this so i can finally see how should i start or build my char!!!

I have dotted this thread because I am also interested in people's ideas regarding a Kenshin-like character. Personally, I think one or two levels of a reflavoured barbarian might also be useful for the speed. What do you think?

I dont think barbarian fits here. Himura never raged. In the anime when he goes in the Manslayer state of mind he does not rage it is just that his killing intent returns back.

Well since i am new into Dnd and pathfinder some friend of mine suggested me to check the book of nine swords if my GM would allow old Dnd Books.

What we really want to do is create a swordsman who is ultra fast and agile and he has good analyze skills so I assume it means high dex and wis!

I would not go with caster like swordmen too as by no means Himura Kenshin used magic. He was just fast and agile and his Hiten Mitsurugi style also made him a good enemy skill analyzer so he could react proper before an enemy!

All of his sword moves are basically flavoured versions of the 9 basic hits kenjutsu has.It was just that they were fast and the whole non leathal katata made them very cool.

The only moves that i would love to transfer to PF are his final 2 moves Kuzuryusen which is basically an attack on the 9 spots that i mentioned on the same time(DAT FAST :P ) and his ultimate move Amakakeru Ryu No Hirameki which is actually a very fast fast draw attack.(The second phase of the skill troubles me the one he used on Makoto Shisio).

Also the reverse blade katata does not exist in PF!

Besides that i dont think that Keshin should be a ronin he never had samurai status to begin with he was just a very skilled swordsman and a man slayer.

Any other ideas?

Is there something PF likewise that is similar to his batojutsu(fast draw skills that usually kill with one move)?

Well the general idea of a Himura like type character is some one who is really fast and agile so i guess it means a lot of DEX.Also how can you justify his combat analyzing skills?

If u can pliz tell what books and info i need to build a character that would go in that direction of style playing??

Pr3v0 wrote:

I know some one might have already done this but i cant find it anyway. I assume he would be a ronin with a non lethal katana that would be something the GM must allow.

Can some one help on this one? Any suggestions?

the blsde of mercy trait would be advisable.

In which book is this cuz i am only familiar with Core rulebook and and UC at the momment!Sorry I am not a very expirienced PF player.

I know some one might have already done this but i cant find it anyway. I assume he would be a ronin with a non lethal katana that would be something the GM must allow.

Can some one help on this one? Any suggestions?

Well thanks I will dig it a bit.

Anyone pliz?

I want some tips about a Dhampir Character I want to create . I use High Fantasy setting for the stats. I want to create a character who is a good at infiltrations on taking down single people and on 1v1 confortations.He is level 5. Any help would be nice.