| Seakkon |
Hi everyone,
After reading so much stuff on this board I wanted to share a little back.
I don't have time to tell the full story of what my group is facing, nor do I want to give out any type of spoiler. I will tell you that I, personally, go for role play over optimization.
With that in mind I want to share my current Swordsmen with anyone and everyone whom happen to come in here and read this post.
The make of up Vivirain's party is as follows. A sorcerer who is optimization to cast damaged spells. A Cleric who does a good job at buffing him self, getting a good AC and healing the group when in real danger. A rogue/inquisitor, who flanks with Vivirain and rushes to lock down spell casters.
And Vivirain! Self titled greatest Swordmaster! Who runs around disarming foes, casting debuffs, buffs and doing what he loves best! Stabbing people with the pointy end of his sword!
Class – Wizard 8 - Transmutation-Enhancement Specialist
Forbidden schools! - Abjuration. Divination.
Familiar - None, he chooses not to get a silly pet.
Race – Elf
Alignment – CG
Deity - None
Traits – Classically Schooled, Warrior of Old
Stats - 15 point buy system
Str: 10
Dex: 16 (18) +2 from Physical Enhancement
Con: 10
Int: 19 - started out 17 both level 4 and 8 stat points went here
Wis: 11
Cha: 10
Feats -
Level 1 Weapon Finesse
Level 3 Armor Proficiency, Light
Level 5 Arcane Armor Training
Level 5 Bonus feat used to get - Knowledge is Power
Level 7 Extend Spell
Defensive Gear - +1 Mithral Chain Shirt, +1 Ring of protection, +1 Cloak of Resistance.
Offence Gear - +1 Rapier, +1 Dragon Bane Longsword.
Misc Magic gear - Pearl of power 1st level
Spell books 2 (Yes he has 2 both have the same spells in them, he just keeps on hidden in case he loses one or gets damaged)
1st - Shield, Magic Missile, Ray of Enfeeblement, Feather Fall - He has a few others but they don't really see much play.
2nd - Blurr, Mirror Image, Blindness/Deafness, Bull’s Strength, Cat’s Grace, Darkvision, Alter Self, Scorching Ray, False Life
3rd - Haste, Slow, Fireball, Displacement, Ray of Exhaustion, Greater Magic Weapon
4th - False Life, Greater, Greater DarkVision, Bestow Curse
Still needs to pick one more spell out, just hit level 8, was thinking about taking fly.
In short, Vi takes a little bit to get off the ground running, but once he is fully buffed (and a little help from friends ) he is a rather useful Swordsmen.
Sorcerer took Heroism which when given greats a nice +2 to hit and saves, Cleric Greater Magic Vestment or can be written as a scroll to boost armor from +1 to +3
Fully buffed up Vi can run around doing +12 to attack non flaking and d8+7 damage with out counting bane.
Vi has time and time again run around to force the AoO which will allow his teammates to get into a good place to attack or cast spells safely. He also will disarm foes with very large weapons, because no one wants to get hit by them!
I can break down Vi even more, sadly this was the most I could type up within a half an hour, if you want to know his stats as he level or skills let me know I can post him as he leveled up. He is however a lot of fun! My current DM, who is a very fair and fun DM, who is not scared to play rocket tag with the group if needed really enjoyed our current group. Sure we not be the most optimal but we are a very effective team.
Currently we are running through
The Emerald Spire
If you have any questions feel free to ask them! If you want to tell me how bad my "build" is, go for it.