I'm wondering if there is any conceivable way to get a reach weapon normally requiring 2h down to 1h, either with some feats or proficiency.
Only thing I can think of is some liberal interpretation of the 3rd party 'powerful build' racial ability (or emulated through a magic item), and using a large size 1H spear , and using it in one hand as a medium creature (normally requiring 2H, but for powerful build) and taking the -2 penalty for using an inappropriately sized weapon. This seems like a wonky way to do it, and cheesy.
I am aware of the Lunge feat, but conceptually I am more interested in a one-handed pole-arm (like a glaive) and shield combo.
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I'm wondering if there is any conceivable way to get a reach weapon normally requiring 2h down to 1h, either with some feats or proficiency.
Only thing I can think of is some liberal interpretation of the 3rd party 'powerful build' racial ability (or emulated through a magic item), and using a large size 1H spear , and using it in one hand as a medium creature (normally requiring 2H, but for powerful build) and taking the -2 penalty for using an inappropriately sized weapon. This seems like a wonky way to do it, and cheesy.
I am aware of the Lunge feat, but conceptually I am more interested in a one-handed pole-arm (like a glaive) and shield combo.
Titan Mauler with Jotungrip? Attacks at -2 but can use an appropriately sized 2-handed weapon in 1 hand.
There is one weapon that can do reach one-handed: the dwarven chain flail. With appropriate feats, it can be wielded one-handed, and can be switched from reach to close. It's a sweet weapon.
As far as I'm aware, the Phalanx Soldier archetype for fighters is the only way to do this. Might well be exactly what you're looking for.
EDIT : I think PatientWolf is also correct, Tital Mauler should work too.
You are all heroes worthy of song.
I'm actually trying to pull it off with a Paladin, of all things, and wanting to avoid level dips if at all possible.
You are all heroes worthy of song.
I'm actually trying to pull it off with a Paladin, of all things, and wanting to avoid level dips if at all possible.
Doable with a dwarven (or half elf or tengu) paladin. Be a dwarf, take two weapon fighting & chain-flail master. Voila! You can use it one-handed.
Well as far as pld no dips goes, your choices are:
- Whip (or Scorpion Whip)
- Dwarven Dorn Derger with the Dorn Derger Master Feat
That's all I got for ya right now.
You don't have to be a dwarf to use a Dorn Dergar, it just makes it cheaper in feats. Granted you do have to burn at least one unwanted feat to get there (two handed fighting) so a discount is good.
Thanks for all the tips, I certainly hadn't been aware of some of these options.
The characters is an existing one at 5th level and I only recently got the idea for this kind of build, so revising race and style is a bit tough, but I will see about convincing my GM about pricing out an item to match the Jotun Grip ability or the Phalanx 3rd level ability, which is precisely what I was looking for. Hopefully it shouldn't cost much more than 10 or 12k.
The whip is probably your best low-ticket option, but as previously stated, takes a bit of feats to use properly.
I'm with YASD for the easiest way. It's unfortunate that you don't want to go Phalanx Soldier, though, as it is, to the best of my knowledge, the best way to fight with a shield and polearm.
Nefreet brings up another valid method (though I don't personally like it) that works.
Beyond dips or cheese, though, I think (for now), that you should talk to your GM about potentially allowing a feat chain that allows you to weild a polearm one-handed.
GMs are often the best answer.
I'm wondering if there is any conceivable way to get a reach weapon normally requiring 2h down to 1h, either with some feats or proficiency.
Not sure how to reduce a 2hander to a 1hander, but here are some ways to make your 1hander have reach:
Lunge Feat (+5 reach)
Skill Focus (Knowledge Dungeoneering) --> Eldritch Heritage (Aberrant) --> Improved Eldritch Heritage (Abberant): (L5 - 13 = +5 reach, L14 - 19 = +10 reach, L20 = +15 reach)
Point Blank Mastery --> Snap Shot --> Improved Snap Shot (15 foot range)
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Per History itself. Spears are one handed reach weapons that you can still strike within 5ft with. Just saying rules is rules and History sometimes makes those rules dumb.
What kind of shield are you looking to use?
Tower shield.
My first instinct is too ask your DM for a one handed long spear as an Exotic weapon.
My first instinct is too ask your DM for a one handed long spear as an Exotic weapon.
Exactly this. Show im it's not to power game, just that you want to go all 300 ;)
My first instinct is too ask your DM for a one handed long spear as an Exotic weapon.Exactly this. Show im it's not to power game, just that you want to go all 300 ;)
Two levels of Titan Mauler to get the long spear in one hand, then into Phalanx Soldier/Viking/Shielded Fighter/Weapon Master depending on mechanical preferences.
Edit: Nevermind, if you go with Phalanx Soldier you don't need Titan Mauler.