Draconium
2016-08-20, 12:59 PM
I have an itch to make a Martial Adept who fights unarmed, and I've been debating on whether or not I should go Unarmed Swordsage or take Superior Unarmed Strike with a Warblade. From what I can tell, this breaks down as follows.
Unarmed Swordsage
Pros:
-More maneuvers known
-More maneuvers readied
-Higher base damage*
-Wis to AC, and possibly to damage
-Access to Setting Sun
Cons:
-Poor recovery mechanic
-3/4 BAB
-d8 HD
-No armor proficiency
Warblade
Pros:
-Full BAB
-d12 HD
-Easy Recovery Mechanic
-Access to Iron Heart
-Medium Armor Proficiency
Cons:
-Few maneuvers known
-Few maneuvers readied
-Lower base damage*
-Two-feat tax
So, basically, I'm having trouble deciding. Which is why I'm here - I want your opinions. Which one do you think would make a better unarmed combatant?
*Yes, I realize that the base damage isn't too important, but I still want to take it into consideration.
Unarmed Swordsage
Pros:
-More maneuvers known
-More maneuvers readied
-Higher base damage*
-Wis to AC, and possibly to damage
-Access to Setting Sun
Cons:
-Poor recovery mechanic
-3/4 BAB
-d8 HD
-No armor proficiency
Warblade
Pros:
-Full BAB
-d12 HD
-Easy Recovery Mechanic
-Access to Iron Heart
-Medium Armor Proficiency
Cons:
-Few maneuvers known
-Few maneuvers readied
-Lower base damage*
-Two-feat tax
So, basically, I'm having trouble deciding. Which is why I'm here - I want your opinions. Which one do you think would make a better unarmed combatant?
*Yes, I realize that the base damage isn't too important, but I still want to take it into consideration.