Attached (Nodachi)
The GM was ok with this?
Because he is the one to pick the attachment, not the PC.Also, the Nodachi is an eastern weapon, they should be exotic to your fighter, no? And how did you get the extra 300 gp to start with a Masterwork weapon?
Where is Exiled Trait from?
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Hey Neronoxx,
From my experience as a GM RotRL isn't very difficult, so it's not necessary to maximize your fighting potential that much. Your stats seem pretty brutal (rolled I guess) and you seem to have much more gold on start for level 1 character. If the rest of your party is the same, you will pretty much mow down the encounters.
If you want additional advice, I would probably switch a trait for bonus on Will Saves and grab Iron Will.
Malag
Yeah, about ROTRL:
We have sort of a nebulous party. There are 7 total, but only 4-5 regularly show up. Among that core group are the following: Warpriest (me), Wizard, Magus, Rogue, Swashbuckler. The Magus and I have probably the most system mastery (we both DM other games), and I have lost count of the amount of times someone has nearly died, and saved only then by hero points. Probably 2-3 distinct instances of near party wipes, with probably 5-6 distinct instances of near individual deaths.
So yeah, ROTRL is not easy.
I would invest in Iron Will ASAP.
Matt 2VK,
Base Stats:
STR 16 (+2)
DEX 13
CON 14
INT 10
WIS 14
CHA 12 (+2)
If you go on the assumption of a 20 PB, human, I would do the following:
Base Stats:
STR 16(+2) OR 14 (+2)
DEX 13 OR 12
CON 14
INT 8
WIS 12 OR 14
CHA 12 OR 14
Of course, we will have to see how the class changes upon final release. Perhaps they will make it less multiple ability dependent.
What I would do is be a Warpriest of Ragathiel. His weapon is the bastard sword, so you start right out of the gate being fully proficient with it, so you can 1-hand it with a shield without needing the Exotic Weapon Proficiency feat.
For feats I would select Toughness either at first level or as your human feat if you go that way, or Power Attack if you can convince your GM by arguing that you would qualify for PA at 1st level because of Sacred Weapon. If you have to be the point man, get yourself a light shield and you can cast, or rely on Fervor and use a heavy shield. You need every point of cheap AC you can get early on. I might even consider Dodge at 3rd level, but Power Attack would take precedent if you couldn't get it earlier.
Don't mess with oversized weapons. At this level, the penalty to hit is not worth it. Also, peasants will laugh at you, and the village maidens will think you're overcompensating for something.
Depending on what the rest of your party looks like, I'd rock the sword and board until you can afford to buy better armor, and magic items to boost your AC. 2 Hand it if you can get someone else to knock down doors and take point.
Don't discount toughness. You'll never have enough fervor, and you need it to cast your buffs. And unlike a swashbuckler, you lack a way to refresh your trademark resource pool outside of waiting until the new day. Not just resting, you need the new day. Having a d8 hit die class that acts like a full BAB class hurts. You're also going to want to put all of your favored class bonuses into HP.
I'd drop either the Feat: Improved Initiative or the Trait: Reactionary. Having a super high initiative isn't really that necessary when starting out.
Not sure what all your traits do, but I'd look at dropping the Trait: Reactionary and see if your GM will allow one of the traits that gives perception as a class skill.
Yes, I'd dump Improved Initiative and take Iron Will. Seeker is a great feat..
Exiled? What does it do? Are you talking Exile, which adds +2 to Init? Doesn;t stack with other traits that increase Init.
I'd take Birthmark: You were born with a strange birthmark that looks very similar to the holy symbol of the god you chose to worship later in life. This birthmark can serve you as a divine focus for casting spells, and as a physical manifestation of your faith, it increases your devotion to your god—you gain a +2 trait bonus on all saving throws against charm and compulsion effects as a result.
OR:Indomitable Faith: You were born in a region where your faith was not popular, but you never abandoned it. Your constant struggle to maintain your own faith has bolstered your drive; you gain a +1 trait bonus on Will saves as a result.
Fighters are great in RotRL if you can get a few boosts from the spellcasters, like Fly, later.
We are 13th level and our Fighter is far and away our most dangerous party member.
Do NOT super specialize in any one weapon, there are some nice weapon drops fairly early, I think Falchions work well.
Be wary of your Will Save. RotRL is not an easy AP.
Be wary of your Will Save. RotRL is not an easy AP.
Yep, look we agree! I suggested taking Iron Will and a trait that boost Will saves also.
Oh, Fey Foundling is a interesting Feat, but not allowed in many games, however to Sandpoint there is Sandpoint Faithful which adds half the bonus but is a mere trait.
A Clear Spindle slotted into a Wayfinder will do you some good if the DM allows.
A Clear Spindle slotted into a Wayfinder will do you some good if the DM allows.
That's a pretty huge "if the DM allows" and it won't happen for a while.
A Clear Spindle slotted into a Wayfinder will do you some good if the DM allows.That's a pretty huge "if the DM allows" and it won't happen for a while.
It's only 4,500 gp. I'd get it before a Cloak of Resistance or trade one for it.
It's only 4,500 gp. I'd get it before a Cloak of Resistance or trade one for it.A Clear Spindle slotted into a Wayfinder will do you some good if the DM allows.That's a pretty huge "if the DM allows" and it won't happen for a while.
It's not the cost so much, it's the Sourcebook. However I'd get a +1 cloak early, anyway. But yeah, sure if your DM allows that sourcebook, and you have the cash- nab one. I have yet to see it allowed.