Critique Sword and board build please

[jacetms87]

This is my sword and board TWF C&c would be welcome.

Level 1: Two-Weapon Fighting, Improved Shield Bash
Level 2: step up
Level 3: Power attack
Level 4: combat reflexes. (+1 dex)
Level 5: following step
Level 6: Improved Two-Weapon Fighting
Level 7: Shield Slam
Level 8: step up and strike(+1 STR)
Level 9: iron will
Level 10: improved iron will
Level 11: Shield Master
Level 12: double slice(+1 STR)
Level 13: Two-Weapon Rend

Race is dwarf.

Stats are

STR 18
DEX 16
Con 14
INT 7
WIS 13
CHA 8

[Belafon]

jacetms87 wrote:

This is my sword and board TWF C&c would be welcome.

Spoiler:

Level 1: Two-Weapon Fighting, Improved Shield Bash
Level 2: step up
Level 3: Power attack
Level 4: combat reflexes. (+1 dex)
Level 5: following step
Level 6: Improved Two-Weapon Fighting
Level 7: Shield Slam
Level 8: step up and strike(+1 STR)
Level 9: iron will
Level 10: improved iron will
Level 11: Shield Master
Level 12: double slice(+1 STR)
Level 13: Two-Weapon Rend

Race is dwarf.

Stats are

STR 18
DEX 16
Con 14
INT 7
WIS 13
CHA 8

First, the only "error" I see is that Improved Iron Will is not a combat feat, you can't take it at level 10.

Now for advice:
-If you want to go step up and strike route, that is of course up to you. I don't find it nearly as useful for a TWF because of the lesser damage and the large feat chain required.
-Other than a +1 to will saving throws, is there a reason for your 13 Wis? (character background is always an acceptable answer). You could drop that to 10, start with 17 dex, and be able to boost strength sooner.
-You're going to want double slice sooner.
-Another feat you might want to reconsider is combat reflexes. For every feat you take, ask yourself "What am I giving up to take this." The answer seems to weapon focus, weapon specialization, improved crit, etc.
-For a TWF, you're going to need to find every bit of damage you can.

[jacetms87]

Hey thanks for the, advice, I will fix the iorn will, the wisdom is for the will save and bonus to perception, ( also for role playing purooses) I Have the brawler archetype for some extr adamage, ( +1 to hit and +3 to damage at lvl 3, increasing every 4 levels with close weapons which, the shield is)

The crit chain doesnt really work with the weapons I have now ( dwarven war ax ( again I know sub optimal, but role playing purposes)

As we have already started the campaign I am unable to really change my stats around.

[Zolthux]

Have you looked into the sword and board combat style for ranger?

Weapon and Shield If the Ranger selects weapon and shield [APG] style, he can choose from the following list whenever he gains a combat style feat: Improved Shield Bash, Shield Focus, Shield Slam and Two-Weapon Fighting.

At 6th level, he adds Saving Shield [APG] and Shield Master to the list.

At 10th level, he adds Bashing Finish [APG] and Greater Shield Focus to the list.

You obv get less feats than fighter, but at least you don't need to meet the prereqs for the feats you DO get. you can also have favored enemies for more damage (Or be the guide archetype for Ranger's Focus)