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Thread: Single weapon fighting
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2007-05-19, 01:29 PM (ISO 8601)
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Single weapon fighting
Alright, so we've got two handed weapons, two weapon fighting and sword-and-board. But does someone know any feats, PrCs or anything that'd support wielding one one-handed weapon? I can personally think of Exotic weapon Master and Duelist, but I'm not familiar with many books.
Last edited by Morty; 2007-05-19 at 01:37 PM.
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2007-05-19, 01:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Single weapon fighting
It's not a very well supported build. It is, in fact, not nearly as well supported as it should be. Personally, I think Wizards should do a lot more to enhance both this and two-weapon fighting.
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2007-05-19, 02:01 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Single weapon fighting
Bladesinger in Forgotten Realms has some stuff for it. There's an Einhander feat in some book I don't have as well.
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2007-05-19, 02:29 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Single weapon fighting
Einhander is from the PHBII, and works rather nicely with the Duelist.
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2007-05-19, 02:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Single weapon fighting
Alas, the poor Duelist. I kinda wish they'd do more for this type of PC, I'd be all over it.
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2007-05-19, 03:21 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Single weapon fighting
I can think of some good builds that involve a one handed weapon and an unarmed strike. But they basically revolve around TWF. Other than what people have already named, I can't think of anything else.
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2007-05-19, 03:33 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Single weapon fighting
Unless the one handed weapon in question is a light weapon, any feats that work for two handed weapon fighting will also enhance one handed weapon fighting. The Bastard sword is a prime example. A warrior with EWP in bastard swords is probably still going to be using it 2 handed most of the time if he has no shield or off-hand weapon. However, with another feat, he'll be able to attack at reach at -4 if he holds the sword in one hand, thus increasing his versatility.
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2007-05-19, 07:54 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Single weapon fighting
If it's a light, or at least finessable weapon, there's Deadly Defense from Complete Scoundrel. Extra damage when fighting defensively, usable with Combat Expertise for a lower attack bonus cost.
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2007-05-19, 10:54 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Single weapon fighting
I suppose there's always "Gish who doesn't have enough feat selections open to take Somatic Weaponry," but I suppose that's not a good answer.
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