Hello
To add some fun in a kingmaker campaign i'd like to make a NPC who is copying some of the attributes of the First Avenger.
I was thinking along the line of a Barbarian hurler/Invulnerable rager with the equipment trick feat with shield from Adventurer's armory.
He'll be around the level 7 to 9 range with a +1 returning shield and should be helping a bit my PCs in the Varnold Vanishing book.
I am thinking Human for the extra feat.
I 'd probably go with raging vitality, reckless abandon as some rage powers and power attack or combat reflex, lunge and precise shot
As I am quite a starter at creating optimized build, I'd really like your help with the build (and potential extra equipment for that level).
For initial trait, shield bearer from humlan of golarion should be interesting ( making him a Ulfen)
Thanks for your help and advices
Using a thrown weapon like this would almost require the vital strike feat, sense you will not be getting extra attacks anyway.
Do you plan on him being more melee or range?
Using a thrown weapon like this would almost require the vital strike feat, sense you will not be getting extra attacks anyway.
Do you plan on him being more melee or range?
Probably more range appart from when he'll give the shield bonus to an ally... I am thinking he needs to be quite mobile to get in the best position to throw his shield or to protect an ally and soak a lot of damage
Edited with the current build I got
CAPTAIN GREENBELT CR 6
Male Human (Ulfen) Barbarian (Hurler, Invulnerable Rager) 7
CG Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init +4; Senses Perception +10
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DEFENSE
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AC 20, touch 12, flat-footed 18 (+4 armor, +4 shield, +2 Dex)
hp 49 (7d12+7)
Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2
DR 3/—, 6/lethal; Resist cold 1, Extreme Endurance (Cold)
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 ft.
Melee +1 shield bash +12/+7 (1d4+6/20/x2)
Ranged touch attack +10 Returning Shield (1d6+6/20/x2)thrown with 2 hands, ranged touch, target ahs reflex save dc 10+1/2 barb level+ barb str mod (2D6+6 with vital strike)
Special Attacks Hurling Charge, Hurling, Lesser
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STATISTICS
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Str 18, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 12
Base Atk +7; CMB +11; CMD 23
Feats Equipment Trick (shield), Improved Shield Bash, Saving Shield, Shield Focus, Vital Strike
Traits Reactionary, Shield Bearer (Ulfen) (1/day)
Skills Acrobatics +4, Climb +8, Escape Artist -1, Fly -1, Intimidate +11, Perception +10, Ride -1, Stealth -1, Survival +7, Swim +1
Languages Common, Skald
SQ Heart of the Wilderness +3, Rage (17 rounds/day) (Ex), Skilled Thrower (Ex), Surprise Accuracy +2 (1/rage) (Ex)
Combat Gear +1 Throwing Shield, Heavy Steel, Chain Shirt;
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Damage Reduction (3/-) You have Damage Reduction against all attacks.
Damage Reduction (6/lethal) You have Damage Reduction against non-lethal damage
Damage Resistance, Cold (1) You have the specified Damage Resistance against Cold attacks.
Extreme Endurance: Cold (Ex) At 3rd level, the invulnerable rager is inured to either hot or cold climate effects (choose one) as if using endure elements. In addition, the barbarian gains 1 point of fire or cold resistance for every three levels beyond 3rd. This ability replace
Heart of the Wilderness +3 +5 on CON checks to stabilize, +1/2 level to negative HP level for death, +1/2 level Survival.
Hurling Charge (Ex) You may add a thrown attack at +2 to hit to a charge attack.
Hurling, Lesser (Ex) Throw large objects while raging.
Improved Shield Bash You still get your shield bonus while using Shield Bash.
Rage (17 rounds/day) (Ex) +4 Str, +4 Con, +2 to Will saves, -2 to AC when enraged.
Saving Shield As an immediate action, add a +2 shield bonus to an adjacent ally's AC.
Shield Focus +1 Shield AC
Skilled Thrower (Ex) +10' thrown range increments
Surprise Accuracy +2 (1/rage) (Ex) One attack per rage gains +2 to hit.
Vital Strike Standard action: x2 weapon damage dice.
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Couple of thoughts:
how would a fighter compare to that?
I'd probably look at a melee version of this for a more "in your face" attitude .
If you have the extra gold look at the throwing shield in the Adventurer's Armoury
yes found it, thanks Lazaro. It is good at tripping too :)
hmm I think I got the equipement trick thing wrong, I still need to take the feat thrown anything as hurling lesser doesn't give it to me. Back to square one
Barbarian makes it tougher. The Weapon and Shield style Ranger gets Shield Master at 6th level, which is pretty awesome. If I were building Captain America, I would do a Weapon and Shield Ranger then break off Ranger and go for Stalwart Defender, maybe splash Barb at level 7 for fast movement.
I found this idea interesting, so I thought I'd try my own hand at it.
Rather than Barbarian, or even Ranger, I went with a Shielded Fighter. I give him a +1 Returning Heavy Mithril Throwing Shield, and a nice suit of armor... though I think if you wanted to keep the visual theme, it'd be more appropriate to go with Studded Leather, maybe Hide.
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CAPTAIN CR 6
Male Human (Ulfen) Fighter (Shielded Fighter) 7
NG Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init +5; Senses Perception +1
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DEFENSE
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AC 22, touch 14, flat-footed 18 (+5 armor, +3 shield, +3 Dex, +1 dodge)
hp 66 (7d10+14)
Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +3
Defensive Abilities Active Defense, Bravery +2
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 ft.
Melee +1 Mithral +13/+8 (1d4+7/20/x2) and
Unarmed Strike +11/+6 (1d3+4/20/x2)
Ranged +1 Returning Mithral +12/+7 (1d6+5/20/x2)
Special Attacks Shield Fighter +1
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STATISTICS
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Str 18, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 11
Base Atk +7; CMB +11; CMD 25
Feats Close-Quarters Thrower: Shield, Metal Throwing, Dodge, Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Shield, Throwing, Far Shot, Improved Shield Bash, Improved Unarmed Strike, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Weapon Focus: Shield, Throwing
Traits Reactionary, Shield Bearer (Ulfen) (1/day)
Skills Acrobatics +9, Climb +9, Handle Animal +4, Intimidate +5, Ride +7, Survival +8, Swim +9
Languages Common, Skald
SQ Heart of the Wilderness +3
Combat Gear +1 Invulnerability Mithral Chain Shirt, +1 Throwing Mithral Shield, Heavy Steel;
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Active Defense +2 (Ex) +2 AC while fighting defensively (inc Combat Expertise & total defense). As a swift action, share this with adjacent allies.
Bravery +2 (Ex) +2 Will save vs. Fear
Close-Quarters Thrower: Shield, Metal Throwing Attacks with selected weapons do not provoke attacks of opportunity
Far Shot Halve the range increment penalty for extended range.
Heart of the Wilderness +3 +5 on CON checks to stabilize, +1/2 level to negative HP level for death, +1/2 level Survival.
Improved Shield Bash You still get your shield bonus while using Shield Bash.
Improved Unarmed Strike Unarmed strikes don't cause attacks of opportunity, and can be lethal.
Point Blank Shot +1 to attack and damage rolls with ranged weapons at up to 30 feet.
Precise Shot You don't get -4 to hit when shooting or throwing into combat.
Shield Fighter +1 (Ex) +1 to hit and damage with shields, may alternate weapons during a full attack rather than 2-weapon.
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