Okay and welcome to yet another thread by Writer. By now it should be obvious that I'm playing a Damage Reduction spamming Barbarian, and I want to get as much out of my build as I can. So here's the actual character Gale the Typhoon:
Human 1st level Unbreakable Fighter / 19th level Invulnerable Rager & Urban Barbarian
Heart of the Fields & Focused Study alternate racial traits, Human favored class option for Barbarians
Attributes: (Dice Roll)
Strength 18 +4 (+2 racial bonus incl., +1 at 4th, 8th, 12th, 16th and 20th level)
Dexterity 16 +3
Constitution 16 +3
Intelligence 14 +2
Wisdom 14 +2
Charisma 13 +1
Traits:
Armor Finesse (-1 to Armor Check Penalties)
Uskwood Stalker (+1 Stealth and is a class skill)
Level: Feats Rage Powers DR Class Features
1st Skill Focus: Perception 0/- Rage, Focused Rage
Power Attack
Diehard
Endurance
2nd 0/-
3rd Combat Expertise Lesser Beast Totem 1/-
4th 1/-
5th Stalwart Superstition 4/-
6th 4/-
7th Combat Reflexes Beast Totem 5/-
8th Skill Focus: Survival 6/-
9th Eldritch Heritage Reckless Abandon 7/-
10th 7/-
11th Improved Stalwart Eater of Magic 11/-
12th 13/- Greater Rage
13th Improved Eldritch Heritage Guarded Life 14/-
14th 14/-
15th Extra RP: Come and Get Me Greater Beast Totem 15/- Indomitable Will
16th Skill Focus: Stealth 17/-
17th Greater Eldritch Heritage Witch Hunter (+5 damage) 18/-
18th 18/- Tireless Rage
19th Extra RP: Extra DR Greater Guarded Life 20/-
20th 20/-
Skills: (6 ranks/level)
Power Attack
-1 attack / +3 damage at 1st, 4th, 8th, 12th, 16th, and 20th
Combat Expertise w/Stalwart & Improved Stalwart
-0 attack / +1 AC at 3rd
-1 attack / +2 AC at 4th
-1 attack / +2 DR at 5th
-2 attack / +3 DR at 8th
-2 attack / +6 DR at 11th
-3 attack / +8 DR at 12th
-4 attack / +10 DR at 16th
-5 attack / +10 DR at 20th (?)
Beast Totem
+2 AC at 7th, +1 AC at 9th, 13th and 17th
Improved Eldritch Heritage (Orc: Strength of the Beast)
+2 Strength at 13th +4 at 15th, +6 at 19th
Greater Eldritch Heritage (Orc: Strength of Giants)
+6 Strength, +4 Con, -2 Dex, +4 AC at 17th (15 minutes per day)
Reckless Abandon
+3 attack / -3 AC at 9th, +1 attack / -1 AC at 13th and 17th
Superstition
+2 saves vs. Spells/Spell-like Abilities at 3rd, +1 at 5th, 9th, 13thand 17th
+1 saves vs. Spells / Spell-Like Abilities at 4th, 7th, 10th, 13th, 16th and 19th
Combat statistics by level:
1st level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 8 (1d10+2), AC 19, DR --, Fort +5, Ref +3, Will +2
Attack: +4
+1 [BAB] +4 [Str] -1 [PA]
Damage: 1d10+9
1d10 +6 [Str] +3 [PA]
2nd level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 17 (1d10+1d12+4), AC 19, DR --, Fort +7, Ref +3, Will +2
Attack: +7
+2 [BAB] +4 [Str] +2 [Rage] -1 [PA]
Damage: 2d4+12
2d4 +6 [Str] +3 [Rage] +3 [PA]
3rd level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 26 (1d10+2d12+6), AC 19, DR 1/-, Fort +8, Ref +3, Will +2
Attack: +7
+3 [BAB] +4 [Str] +2 [Rage] -1 [PA] -1 [Expertise]
Damage: 2d4+12
2d4 +6 [Str] +3 [Rage] +3 [PA]
4th level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 35 (1d10+3d12+8), AC 19, DR 1/-, Fort +8, Ref +4, Will +3
Attack: +6
+4 [BAB] +4 [Str] +2 [Rage] -2 [PA] -2 [Expertise]
Damage: 2d4+15
2d4 +6 [Str] +3 [Rage] +6 [PA]
5th level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 44 (1d10+4d12+10), AC 19, DR 4/-, Fort +9, Ref +4, Will +3 (+4 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities)
Attack: +7
+5 [BAB] +4 [Str] +2 [Rage] -2 [PA] -2 [Expertise]
Damage: 2d4+15
2d4 +6 [Str] +3 [Rage] +6 [PA]
6th level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 53 (1d10+5d12+12), AC 19, DR 4/-, Fort +9, Ref +4, Will +3 (+4 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities)
Attack: +8/+3
+6/+1 [BAB] +4 [Str] +2 [Rage] -2 [PA] -2 [Expertise]
Damage: 2d4+15
2d4 +6 [Str] +3 [Rage] +6 [PA]
7th level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 62 (1d10+6d12+14), AC 19, DR 5/-, Fort +10, Ref +5, Will +4 (+5 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities)
Attack: +9/+4
+7/+2 [BAB] +4 [Str] +2 [Rage] -2 [PA] -2 [Expertise]
Damage: 2d4+15
2d4 +6 [Str] +3 [Rage] +6 [PA]
8th level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 71 (1d10+7d12+16), AC 19, DR 6/-, Fort +10, Ref +5, Will +4 (+5 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities)
Attack: +9/+4
+8/+3 [BAB] +5 [Str] +2 [Rage] -3 [PA] -3 [Expertise]
Damage: 2d4+19
2d4 +7 [Str] +3 [Rage] +9 [PA]
9th level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 80 (1d10+8d12+18), AC 19, DR 7/-, Fort +11, Ref +5, Will +4 (+6 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities)
Attack: +13/+8
+9/+4 [BAB] +5 [Str] +2 [Rage] -3 [PA] -3 [Expertise] +3 [Reckless]
Damage: 2d4+19
2d4 +7 [Str] +3 [Rage] +9 [PA]
10th level (Breastplate, Falchion) Estimated DPR ~49.0125
HP 89 (1d10+9d12+20), AC 19, DR 7/-, Fort +11, Ref +6, Will +5 (+7 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities)
Attack: +14/+9
+10/+5 [BAB] +5 [Str] +2 [Rage] -3 [PA] -3 [Expertise] +3 [Reckless]
Damage: 2d4+19
2d4 +7 [Str] +3 [Rage] +9 [PA]
11th level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 98 (1d10+10d12+22), AC 19, DR 11/-
Fort +12, Ref +6, Will +5 (+7 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities)
Attack: +15/+10/+5 w/Pounce
+11/+6/+1 [BAB] +5 [Str] +2 [Rage] -3 [PA] -3 [Expertise] +3 [Reckless]
Damage: 2d4+19
2d4 +7 [Str] +3 [Rage] +9 [PA]
12th level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 107 (1d10+11d12+24), AC 19, DR 13/-
Fort +12, Ref +6, Will +5 (+7 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities)
Attack: +15/+10/+5 w/Pounce
+12/+7/+2 [BAB] +5 [Str] +3 [Greater Rage] -4 [PA] -4 [Expertise] +3 [Reckless]
Damage: 2d4+22
2d4 +7 [Str] +4 [Greater Rage] +12 [PA]
13th level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 116 (1d10+12d12+26), AC 19, DR 14/-
Fort +13, Ref +7, Will +6 (+9 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities)
Attack: +18/+13/+8 w/Pounce
+13/+8/+3 [BAB] +5 [Str] +1 [EH] +3 [Greater Rage] -4 [PA] -4 [Expertise] +4 [Reckless]
Damage: 2d4+25
2d4 +7 [Str] +2 [EH] +4 [Greater Rage] +12 [PA]
14th level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 125 (1d10+13d12+28), AC 19, DR 14/-
Fort +13, Ref +7, Will +6 (+9 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities)
Attack: +19/+14/+9 w/Pounce
+14/+9/+4 [BAB] +5 [Str] +1 [EH] +3 [Greater Rage] -4 [PA] -4 [Expertise] +4 [Reckless]
Damage: 2d4+25
2d4 +7 [Str] +2 [EH] +4 [Greater Rage] +12 [PA]
15th level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 134 (1d10+14d12+30), AC 19, DR 16/-
Fort +13, Ref +6, Will +6 (+9 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities, +4 saves vs. Enchantments)
Attack: +21/+16/+11 w/Pounce
+15/+10/+5 [BAB] +5 [Str] +2 [EH] +3 [Greater Rage] -4 [PA] -4 [Expertise] +4 [Reckless]
Damage: 2d4+26
2d4 +7 [Str] +3 [EH] +4 [Greater Rage] +12 [PA]
16th level (Breastplate, Falchion)HP 143 (1d10+15d12+32), AC 18, DR 18/-
Fort +14, Ref +8, Will +7 (+10 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities, +4 saves vs. Enchantments)
Attack: +21/+16/+11/+6 w/Pounce
+16/+11/+6/+1 [BAB] +6 [Str] +2 [EH] +3 [Greater Rage] -5 [PA] -5 [Expertise] +4 [Reckless]
Damage: 2d4+28
2d4 +9 [Str] +3 [EH] +4 [Greater Rage] +15 [PA]
17th level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 152 (1d10+16d12+34), AC 19, DR 20/-
Fort +15, Ref +8, Will +7 (+11 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities, +4 saves vs. Enchantments)
Attack: +25/+20/+15/+10 w/Pounce
+17/+12/+7/+2 [BAB] +6 [Str] +2 [EH] +2 [PoG] +3 [Greater Rage] -5 [PA] -5 [Expertise] +5 [Reckless]
Damage: 2d6+41
2d6 +9 [Str] +3 [EH] +5 [PoG] +4 [Greater Rage] +15 [PA] +5 [Witch Hunter]
18th level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 161 (1d10+17d12+36), AC 19, DR 20/-
Fort +15, Ref +8, Will +7 (+11 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities, +4 saves vs. Enchantments)
Attack: +26/+21/+16/+11 w/Pounce
+18/+13/+8/+3 [BAB] +6 [Str] +2 [PoG] +2 [EH] +3 [Greater Rage] -5 [PA] -5 [Expertise] +5 [Reckless]
Damage: 2d6+41
2d6 +9 [Str] +3 [EH] +5 [PoG] +4 [Greater Rage] +15 [PA] +5 [Witch Hunter]
19th level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 170 (1d10+18d12+38), AC 19, DR 22/-
Fort +16, Ref +9, Will +8 (+12 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities, +4 saves vs. Enchantments)
Attack: +28/+23/+18/+13 w/Pounce
+19/+14/+9/+4 [BAB] +6 [Str] +3 [EH] +2 [PoG] +3 [Greater Rage] -5 [PA] -5 [Expertise] +5 [Reckless]
Damage: 2d6+42
2d6 +9 [Str] +4 [EH] +5 [PoG] +4 [Greater Rage] +15 [PA] +5 [Witch Hunter]
20th level (Breastplate, Falchion)
HP 179 (1d10+19d12+40), AC 19, DR 22/-
Fort +16, Ref +9, Will +8 (+12 saves vs. Spells & Spell-like Abilities, +4 saves vs. Enchantments)
Attack: +27/+22/+17/+12 w/Pounce
+20/+15/+10/+5 [BAB] +6 [Str] +3 [EH] +2 [PoG] +3 [Greater Rage] -6 [PA] -6 [Expertise] +5 [Reckless]
Damage: 2d6+45
2d6 +9 [Str] +4 [EH] +5 [PoG] +4 [Greater Rage] +18 [PA] +5 [Witch Hunter]
Attributes: (Level 20, full speed ahead)
Strength 41 +15 (16 Base +2 Racial +5 Level +6 Inherent +6 Size +6 Rage)
Dexterity 16 +3
Constitution 26 +8 (16 Base +2 Enchantment +4 Size +4 Rage)
Intelligence 14 +2
Wisdom 14 +2
Charisma 17 +3 (13 Base +4 Enchantment)
Magic Items:
Cord of Stubborn Resolve
Headband of Charisma +4
So the character itself looks fine, but I realized that at level 10 he only does ~30 or so damage. Is that a problem? Not really, except for the fact I'm a friggin barbarian and I should be putting out more. I'm open to all critisism, changes, and ideas on how to make him better; and I prefer he's done because 24 hours from now I need to submit a final build to the group.
I think your attack bonuses are abit off.. At least at 20th.. U have
BAB +20, Str +15, Reckless Abandon +5, I assume at least a +5 furious weapon(should really be +5 keen, furious, courageous falchion) for a total of +47/+42/+37/+32.. subtract ur PA and CE -12 would leave u with +35/+30/+25/+20 to hit.. Eldritch Heritage: Orc requires Skill Focus: Survival not Percpetion. Personally i would only use Combat Expertise at 1/2 health or less and rely on just DR 10/-until then.. I would replace skill focus stealth for Raging Brutality.. Ask ur gm about the trait Optimistic Gambler, as it allows any morale bonus to last 1d4 rds longer, ie your rage bonuses but not penalties last for 1d4 rds after u end it, as well as the touch of rage ability will last 1d4+1 rds(consider quicken sla for this as it becomes devestating later).. You really should try and fit Spell Sunder into this build, as it is easily the best Rage Power there is.. Good Luck!
Just realized u took SF: Surv.. I would drop SF: Perc for Raging Brutality and swap Indom. Will for Spell Sunder..
Dam i should read closer, just noticed focused study as well.. with that said might not be able to swap in the changes i suggested... I will tell u that with your con raging brutality would be an extra 12 damage per hit when u needed it.. Higher if u boosted ur con more.. And Spell Sunder is awesome, although strength is also a must if u take it..
yo dawg I heard you like DR/-
so we put some DR/- on your DR/- so you can DR/- while you DR/-
Hmmm, I could almost drop a level of barbarian for another level of fighter (or a level in Gendarme Calvalier) for that extra feat, and use it for an extra rage power if needed. Great catch on opportunistic Gambler, Werepox. I'll look into it.
That score is accurate, as it only factors in a mundane falchion. The DM is very scarce on magic items. The best I got right now is Allnight + Heart of the fields. However, he is giving other players extra things (Magus gets +1/2 level to his Arcane pool, Calvalier gets CR 5 warhorse with 11 Int, Ranger gets Comp longbow with no rapidshot penalties and uncapped STR mod). I might ask him for an extra trait.
So far the build has been a real challenge. The changes suggested are:
Opportunistic Gambler Trait
Raging Brutality (Dunno on this one but might be worth looking into)
Spell Sunder (can i really trade out Indominable will for this?)
Edit: Any more help and/or reviews would be appreciated.
I thought u were talking about the rp reroll will thing not a trait sry, no Spell Sunder cannot replace a trait.. It is worth having though and is best comboed with strength surge.. Raging Brutality is a swift action to add 1.5 con bonus to dam for 1 round at the cost of extra rage rounds.. Considering u have alot of rage rounds at this level it would be an easy pick for me.. I would trade ur extra DR rage power for Spell Sunder as its rediculosly good.. As far as All Night/Heart of Fields, with tireless rage u can rage cycle every round with no penalties..
That's not until 18th level or so. Allnight+Heart of the fields is what I got right now, though I don't have any reason to rage cycle just yet.