Few years back, our group set upon the task of besting the Rise of the Runelords campaign. No one wanted to build a tank, so I decided to give the Rage Prophet a go, and see how that worked.
I started with barb, added in oracle, threw in some rage prophet. Ended up just dipping into rage prophet and going mostly oracle, I think for the better in this campaign setting.
Now at level 16, I have to say...nothing comes close!
This guy is a beast!
Build breakdown:
Human NG
Oracle/Rage Prophet/Barb
10/4/2
HP: 198
Stats (rolled): current/(base)
STR: 24 (19)
DEX: 16 (15)
CON: 22 (17)
INT: 13 (12)
WIS: 12 (11)
CHA: 22 (16)
BAB: 12/7/2
Feats: PA, Totem Spirit (extra human feat) - Tamir Quah (+5 speed, +2 jump), WF(revelation) - Earthbreaker, Intimidating Prowess, Dazzling Display, Quicken Spell (house rules = 3/day), Improved Crit (revelation) - Earthbreaker, Craft Magical Arms and Armor, GWF(revelation) - Earthbreaker, Shatter Defenses, Deadly Stroke
Skills: Intim-32
Weapon: +3 Furious Earthbreaker of Giant Bane (LG size)=3d6 base/4d6 when enlarged.
Unbuffed, he's not that great, but...those buffs though.
With just 3 spells, this Oracle of Battle becomes an unparalleled beast!
Divine Power=+4/+4, Righteous Might=+4 str/con 5/evil, Eaglesoul=+4 str, +2 AC, +5 intim, fast healing 2.
Then add rage. Str = 36, intim = 47, HP: 274 (I've been to the 360's)
4 attacks/round @ +38/+34/+29/+24 +40 dam/hit (+4d6 weapon dam roll)
Let that sink in....that's with only 3 buffs...
And, I can cast heal, and "cure" spells on myself while raging.
Got mobs? Deadly Juggernaut.
Seriously, the funnest melee build I've ever played.