Eorran
2008-04-24, 03:31 PM
I have a gestalt character (converted from 2nd to 3rd ed) in a campaign who is currently a Swashbuckler 3/ Fighter 4 / Duelist 1 // Spellthief 8.
The character is the "dashing young officer" type in a Renaissance-ish period campaign, though the party is travelling a long way from the pseudo-European homeland. (Currently in an Egyptian-style kingdom, will likely travel the world through the campaign)
I've found a mix of melee-types to suit him so far, and plan to take Duelist until level 4 at least (so I can get my max Intelligence to AC bonus). After that, I'm looking at Tome of Battle. However, I've only perused the book briefly, and come up with a challenge.
Swordsage seems to suit the build of the character (High Int, Dex, moderately high Cha. Uses light weapons with Finesse, combat style based on mobility, tumbling, etc.) but suffers from the slower attack bonus progression than Warblade.
Warblade, on the other hand, doesn't seem to have access to the mobility-oriented schools (can't remember which they are).
I'm looking for suggestions that will continue to enhance the character's melee ability, using the same combat style he currently employs.
(If anyone cares, on the Spellthief side I plan to multiclass to Rogue for more Sneak Attack and slightly better skill points.)
Thanks.
The character is the "dashing young officer" type in a Renaissance-ish period campaign, though the party is travelling a long way from the pseudo-European homeland. (Currently in an Egyptian-style kingdom, will likely travel the world through the campaign)
I've found a mix of melee-types to suit him so far, and plan to take Duelist until level 4 at least (so I can get my max Intelligence to AC bonus). After that, I'm looking at Tome of Battle. However, I've only perused the book briefly, and come up with a challenge.
Swordsage seems to suit the build of the character (High Int, Dex, moderately high Cha. Uses light weapons with Finesse, combat style based on mobility, tumbling, etc.) but suffers from the slower attack bonus progression than Warblade.
Warblade, on the other hand, doesn't seem to have access to the mobility-oriented schools (can't remember which they are).
I'm looking for suggestions that will continue to enhance the character's melee ability, using the same combat style he currently employs.
(If anyone cares, on the Spellthief side I plan to multiclass to Rogue for more Sneak Attack and slightly better skill points.)
Thanks.