I like your way of organizing it, so I will add one:
Power Attack (Trade attack bonus for damage bonus), Str 12, BAB+1, ASAP, 9... and the only reason it is not 10 is because there are some builds that probably wouldn't benefit so much (such as Dex-Based)..
I know that one is really obvious for a full-BAB class, but I am a bit intoxicated and can't come up with much else right now
The Critical feats are a good choice, since the Katana and Wakizashi are both 18-20x2 weapons.
Also, Weapon Expertise makes the Weapon Focus/Specialization line a very tempting choice.
If you plan on having a high charisma, some of the eldritch heritage trees, especially orc or abyssal, could be helpful (those generate inherent bonuses to strength).
If you plan on having a high charisma, some of the eldritch heritage trees, especially orc or abyssal, could be helpful (those generate inherent bonuses to strength).
Yeah, there are plenty or Orders that can get some good use out of Charisma, so if you're going to have it as a secondary stat anyway...
@Chengar - isn't there already a guide on this?
@OP - Feat choice will depend on the build in question. What did you have in mind?
@Chengar - isn't there already a guide on this?
Not to spend too much time bragging, but...
The Samurai Guide I wrote could be worth checking out.
The Samurai Guide I wrote could be worth checking out.
I really like the guide - might be worth mentioning that a two-handed samurai (say with Power Attack, Furious Focus and later Critical Focus) is a surprisingly flexible build since he can start combat with a ranged or reach weapon and use the weapon expertise ability to quickdraw his katana once combat closes in. I always carry a pole arm or two to have some combat maneuver and reach options. It's not always optimal in DPR terms necessarily but it's a nice option to have nonetheless.
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If you've got a decent Charisma, there's a whole suite of Intimidation-based feats that work very well with your "Devastating Damage" concept.
Cornugon Smash (Chelix-based feat, ask your GM) - get a free chance to demoralize when you deal Power Attack damage. You will be dealing power attack damage all the time - make the most of it.
Dazzling Display - full action, 30 foot demoralize bubble.
Dreadful Carnage - As Dazzling Display, but get that 30 ft. demoralize bubble every time you drop an opponent.
Shatter Defenses - You know how we're demoralizing everybody? Treat people who're afraid of you as flat-footed. Never miss again.
Deadly Stroke - You know how everybody's afraid of you? And how that makes them flat footed? As a standard action, take one attack at them and double all the damage. This should remind everyone why they're scared of you. Rinse and repeat :)
Well that and the CON bleed.
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