Well, I've actually already built him, he is for PFS. I have a pretty good focus on where I want to go with him, but mainly looking for suggestions on how to raise my CMB, whether through magic items or otherwise.
Shamus Xavier Zhorg
STR 18
DEX 14
CON 14
INT 10
WIS 12
CHA 8
A little backstory on him. He has the Giantslayer trait from the Giant Hunters Handbook (yes, I have the boon), so he is a larger than normal human. 6' 10", 365 lbs, flaming red hair and extremely large hands and wields a Large-sized Greatsword.
For how big he is, and how effective a fighter he will be, his first love, and eventual goal, is still retiring from the now necessary adventuring life and open up his own store. He is of course Exchange faction, and even took Skill Focus: Merchant, as one of my 1st level feats. Here is what my feats look like so far:
1st Skill Focus: Merchant
Weapon Focus: Greatsword
2nd Combat Reflexes
3rd Power Attack
4th Furious Focus
5th Improved Overrun
6th Vital Strike
7th Charge Through
8th Improved Critical: Greatsword
9th Greater Overrun
10th Greater Weapon Focus: Greatsword
11th Improved Vital Strike
What I envision my character in combat is very much like Juggernaut in X-Men. Due to the minuses I am taking with wielding a Large-sized greatsword and through my archetype, he is mainly going to be a first attack offense. Charge (overrun) and attack, attack once and move, and so on. There may be times I stay in one place for more iterative attacks, depending on the situation, but it will be the exception not the norm.
Yes, I know there are better overrun builds, especially in using a Barbarian, but this isn't focused solely on overrun as indicated in my other feats.
What my main question is what methods are there for me being able to raise my CMB, looking mainly through magic items? Right now I am looking at around +21 at 9th level (depending on which items I have), and I know that just isn't going to be enough, especially considering I need to beat their CMD by 5 to knock them prone. I am relatively set on my feats, unless I hear something that would be clearly better. But I do want to stay with the Vital Strike route, as well. Also, would you recommend a better order for the feats that I have? I had Weapon Specialization in there for the longest time, but just couldn't find the space to keep it in. I projected I will be doing in the area of close to +20 (at 9th level and with Power Attack), so I figured losing the +2 would be an acceptable loss.
Thanks for those taking the time to read and any suggestions would be much appreciated. :)
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What traits do you have??
Take Adopted (Shoanti humans) -> Bred for War, either as a base trait or from Additional Traits feat. That's +1 CMB and Intimidate.
Also, see the Feat: Tribal Scars (Greattusk). That's +6 HP, and +2 for all Bullrush and Overrun CMB checks.
ITEMS:
Belt of Strength +whatever, or even go Minotaur/Gorgon belt for extra versatility on your charges.
Ioun Stone +1 AC (insight bonus) -> slot this in your Wayfinder for a resonant power: +2 CMB/CMD!
Put the "Brawling" -weapon- enhancement on either Bodywraps of Mighty Strikes, or an Amulet of Mighty Fists, or some light bludgeoning weapon you can wield while also wielding a greatsword. Like say a dwarven boulder helmet (which you can gain proficiency with via Heirloom Equipment trait, perhaps when you take the Additional Traits feat for Adopted: Bred for War as described above.)
** Brawling adds your weapons enhancement bonus to all your CMB checks, so you'll need a decent enhancement bonus to make it worthwhile.
Put the "titanic" armor property on your armor. It's expensive (a +3 mod), but it makes you count 1 size category larger. So... with Titan Fighter lvl 5, you will be able to Overrun even bigger creatures before even using Enlarge Person pots or the 27.5K Righteous Might SLA from Armor (lol at Seeker level.). Also, being larger adds to your CMB...
It's possible one of the Rovagug feats like "Breaker of Barriers" would add 2 to your Overruns. I know it adds to Bullrush. Assuming you're willing to be CN and worship -that- guy.
Ioun Stone Thorny whatever is 8k and I believe one version does +2 Overrun as competence bonus.
Gauntlets of Skilled Maneuver (Overrun) is 4k.
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I haven't done a lot of Overrun builds but that should get you started.
Good luck man, hell yeah Titan Fighter!!
-Goh
Thanks for the great suggestions, Gohaken.
I don't know if I really want to replace any of my feats, but that Adopted trait looks really good, as does the Titanic armor. I also will be getting the gauntlets, as well. It was things like that I was talking about in looking for.
As for the traits I have now. Armor Expert, Giant-blooded and I can't remember the name now, but gives me +1 on Profession checks.
But I can certainly see myself swapping out Armor Expert for Adopted.
I definitely planned on getting myself a Belt of Giant Strength later on. Part of my anticipated +21 CMB is having a +2 belt (will of course go higher than that eventually).
I will probably be getting the Ioun stone (Thorny), as well. Thanks so much for all the great suggestions, Gohaken.
And yeah, I really like the Titan Fighter, looking forward in giving him a good go. :)