Slightly Odd Powergaming Challenge

[Septimus Faber]

This is a theoretical optimisation challenge (although I say theoretical, playability is also a good idea). What, in your opinion, is the most powerful (as regards combat) character build possible - at level 2?

Books allowed:

Core + SRD
Anything "Complete"
Expanded Psionics Handbook

I look forward to hearing your suggestions!

[John Longarrow]

Orc 1/2 ogre (Dragon Magazine-LA +1 but get to be LARGE) Warblade. Should have a strength of about 30. What more does it need?

NOTE: +4 STR from Orc, +8 from size change (per MM) +6 (IIRC, away from books) from template.

Give them a glaive and let them lay down the smack 2 handed style.

[Callin]

Just giving basic examples to be expanded upon

Whirling Frenzy Lion/Wolf Barb 2. Thats a pretty good melee build to start with.

Enhanced Undead Skeletal Minion Necromancy Domain Necromancer makes for a fine Necromancer

Good Ole Cloistered Cleric with Knowledge Devotion and varied to taste on domains.

Elan Erudite can be okish

[Septimus Faber]

Orc 1/2 ogre (Dragon Magazine

Very nice suggestion, but Dragon Magazine isn't available. :(