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Honestly, yeah. I've been ridiculously busy, and this game wasn't really been holding my attention even before that.

GL folks.

Rezol snorts derisively. "Doubt anybody cares, but ya got a deal."

Rezol hangs back, quiet and uninterested in speaking with the elves. Light or dark-skinned, his history with them has not been pretty.

Rezol grits his teeth beneath his helmet and draws back his weapon, aiming to strike one of the drake's undefended spots.

Rezol uses Vital Strike on drake 2 (standard action).

+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 1, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Divine Favor): 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 3 = 30
+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 2, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Divine Favor): 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 3 = 30
+1 Greatsword damage (Vital Strike, Power Attack, Divine Favor): 4d6 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (1, 6, 2, 1) + 14 + 3 = 27

This is my Vital Strike/Weapon of the Chosen Warpriest. He's okay.

Rarely missing his one big hit a round because he gets to roll twice is neat. He IS reliant on having Fervored Fate's Favored Divine Favor up. He's currently in his prime, as he has finally gotten Vital Strike and can actually sort of compare to a full-attacking martial right now. But past level 8 Vital Strike gets kind of lame, until he gets the Improved version at level 11. It once again falls off after 12-13 until, he gets Greater at level 16.

It's not bad, really. I'd almost never play a base Warpriest if given the option to play PoW, though, because it's really very simplistic. It's all just "cast Divine Favor and use Vital Strike" and he doesn't even really have enough spells or skill points to be terribly useful outside of combat.

The Sacred Fist changes were a little heavy handed, but now it's likely right on par with the normal Warpriest: playable, but nothing impressive.

Rezol rushes over towards the next closest drake, weapon readied.

Rezol double moves over to N:8 (full-round action).

Strength: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

What kind of action is it to shove the drake off of me/climb out from under its corpse?

Round 2

Falling on his rear from the drake's tail slap, the half-orc wastes no time in pushing himself off the ground. His hand glows with dark red magics, which he presses into his chest, before gripping his blade once more to attack the beast.

Rezol stands up (move action), uses Fervor to cast Divine Favor on himself (swift action, 4/5 Fervor uses and 4/5 1st level spells remain today) and uses Vital Strike on Drake 1.

+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 1, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Divine Favor): 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 3 = 25
+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 2, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Divine Favor): 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 3 = 22
+1 Greatsword damage (Vital Strike, Power Attack, Divine Favor): 4d6 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1, 6, 3) + 14 + 3 = 30

Rezol wastes no time in hopping off his startled horse, drawing his weapon as he hits the ground. "'bout time we had somethin' interestin' happen!"

Rezol jumps off his horse (move action) and draws his weapon (standard action).

Rezol nods, though it seems to be that he's mostly just relieved that they'll be on their way again soon.

Rezol sighs, realizing there's no fight to be had here. "They call me Born-in-Steel," he states, sounding thoroughly bored.

Rezol grins, the comfortable weight his his weapon constantly reminding him of its presence. "Let 'em come," he bites out, sounding enthusiastic about the whole situation.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 = 21

Rezol's eyes peer through the eye slits of his armor as the heavily muscled horse beneath him trots along.

Weapon sheathed across his back and all his belongings tucked away in his pack, Rezol doesn't look even the slightest bit discontent to be leaving the city behind.

Rezol shrugs noncommittally. "I'm jus' glad t' be off that stinkin' rock. I'll go where th' fight is, an' it seems the rest of these folk are glad t' take me," the half-orc says with a boastful tone.

Rezol rolls his eyes, mostly uninterested in the discussion. "Damned elves put up a hell o' a fight. They was good for that, at least."

Dot.

Let's get this show on the road. :)

Dot.

noble peasant wrote:

Kobold war priest X/blood rager 1.

1. Take 1 level of bloodrager with draconic bloodline to get claws.
2. Take racial trait that gives you a bite attack that can deal 1d6 energy damage 1/day.
3. First level feat take tail terror to get a slap attack with your tail.
4. Become war priest of Apsu so your deity's favored weapon is bite.
5. Get weapon focus with all your natural attacks so they all benefit from sacred weapon.
6. Get the "draconic" line of Kobold racial feats and be a chibi dragon.

... Sounded fun to me.

I like to use WrPr in theoretical builds that get the Weapon if the Chosen line ASAP.

I an enamored with the idea of getting to roll twice for your attack every round.

It's pretty fun. Now that Rezol is level 7 and has Vital Strike, he's going to start falling behind Full BAB classes in damage, but he was a truck up to this point, and he's probably going to still hold his own for a few levels yet.

Personally I can't understand why you would make a greatsword-wielding Warpriest.

What are you going to do with that ridiculous number of combat feats? Maybe if you couldn't access the Human FCB, but even then you have a lot to use. E6 maybe?

I say again though, Warpriests are obnoxiously good archers. They do get a little bogged down on feats in the level 6-9 range, but that's mostly because there are so many awesome feats there.

Did someone call for Gorum's champion?

Also, the Inquisitor is one of the most versatile, effective, well-designed and balanced classes in Pathfinder. It can do pretty much anything you build it to focus on and be okay at doing other things, too. And on top of that, it never outright makes other classes feel like they're extra baggage like T1-2 classes can.

Rezol doesn't care what you guys spend the Noqual on as long as he gets a fair cut of the loot (which he is) and he gets to bash heads (which he does).

I'm willing to give it a try, at least.

I'm assuming so. It's been quite a while.

Rezol will take the Slippers of Spider Climbing if nobody wants them. Giant angry half-orc attacking from the ceiling would be hilarious to see.

Rezol honestly doesn't care as long as there's a good fight to be had. I don't think there is terribly much he'd need to do in Riddleport (maybe spend some of the money we earn to improve his gear if it's possible?) but after that he's fine with heading to Splitsville.

I am thinking that grabbing a Handy Haversack would be a good deal.

As far as anything else goes, Rezol's pretty comfortable with just taking his portion of the gold we earned.

Rezol nods at Zane's proposal. "Sounds like a plan," the half-orc states, grabbing a pair of rapiers in a meaty paw.

Okay, I'll just do it for both, and I can retcon level 7 if we're only supposed to be 6.

Level 6
HP: 46 (39 + 5 + 2)
BAB: +4 (3 + 1)
Saves: +5 F, +2 R, +5 W (4 + 1 F, 1 + 1 R, 4 + 1 W)
Skills (+3 Skill points, 18 total): Perception 6 ranks (5 + 1), Intimidate 3 ranks (1 + 2)
Favored Class Bonus: +1 bonus feat (5/6 + 1/6)
Spells: 2nd level spells 3/day (2 + 1)
Blessings 6/day (5 + 1)
Fervor 5/day (4 + 1)
Sacred Weapon +1 6 rounds/day (5 + 1)
Bonus Feats: Furious Focus, Vital Strike

Level 7
HP: 53 (46 + 5 + 2)
BAB: +5 (4 + 1)
Saves: +5 F, +2 R, +5 W (no change)
Skills (+3 Skill points, 21 total): Perception 7 ranks (6 + 1), Intimidate 5 ranks (3 + 2)
Favored Class Bonus: +1 1/6 bonus feat (6/6 + 1/6)
Spells: 3rd level spells 1/day (0 + 1)
Sacred Armor +1 7 minutes/day
Feat: Cornugon Smash

Alright, Rezol should be all leveled up now.

Now you shall experience the true might of CAPTAIN VITAL STRIKE!

Rezol chuckles. "E'erybody back at th' camp is either scared o' me, or I beat th' tar out o' 'em. Not much o' a chance o' me helpin' out there."

Wait, seventh level?

Also I'm alright with either, but I think I'm leaning a bit towards the latter option, so that we can keep the momentum going. :)

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Level up HP: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 5) + 4 = 14 Haha, I guess I'm taking the average regardless. ;)

Rezol nods, picking up a pair of the dark elves' potions. Lifting the visor on his helmet, he unstops the vials and pours them into his mouth one after another. Dropping the empty vials into his satchel, he presses a hand against his breastplate and channels another spell, causing his wounds to stitch themselves together almost completely.

Rezol uses two potions of Cure Light Wounds, then spontaneously casts Cure Moderate Wounds on himself, expending Spiritual Weapon (1/3 2nd level spells remain today).

Potion of Cure Light Wounds 1: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Potion of Cure Light Wounds 2: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Spontaneous Cure Moderate Wounds: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (1, 8) + 5 = 14

Rezol whistles at the dark-skinned elves' belongings. "There sure was livin' comfortably here, huh?" he quips.

Rezol slumps as the adrenaline stops pulsing through his veins. "Damned elves are tougher 'an they look," he grouses, though you can almost hear his smile through his helmet. "How ya lot farin'?"

Rezol recovers from his missed attack as Zane causes him to double in size. Pausing a moment to gather himself, he then puts all of his magically increased strength behind his blade as he strikes out at the elf woman once more.

Rezol attacks attacks Shendiira (standard action).

+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 1, Power Attack, Enlarge Person, Flanking): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 2 = 23
+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 2, Power Attack, Enlarge Person, Flanking): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 = 27 <--- this attack.
+1 Greatsword damage (Power Attack, Enlarge Person): 3d6 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (1, 5, 2) + 11 + 2 = 21

Rezol closes on the elven woman, his blade dripping blood. "Shut yer yap a'ready!" he roars as he swings at the woman.

Rezol takes a 5ft. step to N:7 and attacks Shendiira (standard action).

+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 1, Power Attack, Inspired Rage): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 1 = 12
+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 2, Power Attack, Inspired Rage): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 1 = 16 <--- This roll. :(
+1 Greatsword damage (Power Attack, Inspired Rage): 2d6 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (5, 5) + 11 + 2 = 23

Rezol moves forward and continues his assault.

Rezol 5ft. steps to N:7 and attacks Elf 7 (standard action).

+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 1, Power Attack, Inspired Rage): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 1 = 27
+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 2, Power Attack, Inspired Rage): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 = 29 <-- this one!
+1 Greatsword damage (Power Attack, Inspired Rage): 2d6 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (5, 1) + 11 + 2 = 19
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 1 = 28
Crit Damage: 2d6 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 11 + 2 = 20

Rezol moves to continue his attack on the dark-skinned elves.

Rezol attacks Elf 5.

+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 1, Power Attack, Inspired Rage): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 = 17 <--- this roll
+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 2, Power Attack, Inspired Rage): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 = 11
+1 Greatsword damage (Power Attack, Inspired Rage): 2d6 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (5, 5) + 11 + 2 = 23

Gritting his teeth, Rezol swings at the elves once more, the blade of his greatsword arcing through the darkness.

Rezol attacks Elf 1 (standard action).

+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 1, Power Attack, Inspired Rage): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 1 = 23
+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 2, Power Attack, Inspired Rage): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 1 = 27 <-- this roll.
+1 Greatsword damage (Power Attack): 2d6 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (5, 6) + 11 + 2 = 24

Rezol grunts as he takes yet another blow, but doesn't falter. He follows up his previous swing without missing a beat.

Rezol attacks Elf 4 (standard action). If 4 is already dead, then either 1 or 5 is fine.

+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 1, Power Attack, Inspired Rage, Flanking): 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 1 + 2 = 14
+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 2, Power Attack, Inspired Rage, Flanking): 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 1 + 2 = 17 <--- This one, I guess. :(
+1 Greatsword damage (Power Attack, Inspired Rage): 2d6 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (6, 5) + 11 + 2 = 24

Rezol flinches as the elves surround and attack him, but grins like a cornered beast beneath his helmet. "This is more like it!" he roars as his greatsword swings out once more.

Rezol attacks Elf 4 (standard action).

+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 1, Power Attack, Inspired Rage): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 1 = 22 <-- This roll.
+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 2, Power Attack, Inspired Rage): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 = 17
+1 Greatsword damage (Power Attack, Inspired Rage): 2d6 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (6, 2) + 11 + 2 = 21

Rezol breathes heavily now that he's returned to dry land, but hurries to defend Zane, weapon swinging through the darkness.

Rezol moves to O:8 (move action), activates Weapon of the Chosen (swift action) and attacks Elf 5 (standard action).

+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 1, Power Attack): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 <--- this roll.
+1 Greatsword attack (Greater Weapon of the Chosen 2, Power Attack): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
+1 Greatsword damage (Power Attack): 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (6, 3) + 11 = 20

Rezol reaches out for the woman's hand, making sure he can find a good foothold before grabbing hold.

Climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Despite his heavy armor pulling him down and the creature bearing down on him, Rezol doesn't panic. Rather, he seems to grin beneath his helmet. "Not th' kind o' fight I was lookin' for!" he thinks to himself, struggling against the weight of his equipment.

Rezol attempts to move away from the creature to N:13 (full-round action).

Swim: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Rezol slips off the bridge and hurtles towards the water below, howling in fury all the while.

Rezol barrels towards the elves with his blade held high. "Come an' get some, ya dark-skinned bastards!"

Rezol double moves to L:14 (full-round action).

Once he hears the clamor of Liz and Zephram engaging, Rezol presses a hand to his breastplate to channel Gorum's might, before he takes off running to join the fray.

Rezol casts Divine Favor (standard action, 0/5 1st level spells remain today) and moves towards the enemies (move action).

Step 1 is dumping the shield and using a weapon in both hands. This will do a lot for your offensive capabilities. Warpriests are actually pretty good at the facebeating, since you can swift action buff and then go to town on bad guys. There are options in the Guardian mythic path that are actually pretty good offensively, and you should probably focus on them.

This here is my Half-orc Warpriest of Gorum, focused around using Vital Strike with the Weapon of the Chosen line. Lets me wreck faces with a big 2H sword and is generally a lot of fun. I also act as a "tank" for my group by clubbing things and making them mad at me. I have decent HP and AC, and the ability to heal myself, so it works out pretty well. :)

Rezol waits as quietly as he can, knowing full-well that his companions would be in quite a tough spot if he started clanking around. Beneath his helmet, he grits his teeth.