Another MC Tank ... Critique/Suggests

[Pellegro]

Hey I've decided I want an AC/Intimi/Tank type to add to my mains. I don't think the build is anythign revolutionary. I have some excellent ML 11 or 12 D-Axes (hence the feat there). If the build works, I'd eventually swap that out for Khopesh and build a Khopesh (I'd think).

Looking for feedback and insight from those who've played these types (and obviously if I'm missing anythign major, please let me know).

Thanks in advance.


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Level 16 Lawful Good Human Male
(11 Fighter \ 3 Paladin \ 2 Rogue)
Hit Points: 290
Spell Points: 0
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 16
Reflex: 15
Will: 10

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Modified Stats
(32 Point) (Level 1) (Level 16)
Strength 16 26
Dexterity 15 18
Constitution 14 14
Intelligence 11 13
Wisdom 8 8
Charisma 13 15

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 1
+1 Tome of Dexterity used at level 1
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 1
+1 Tome of Charisma used at level 1

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Base Skills Modified Skills
Skills (Level 1) (Level 16)
Balance 7 8
Bluff 2 2
Concentration 2 2
Diplomacy 2 2
Disable Device 2 2
Haggle 6 12
Heal -1 5
Hide 4 5
Intimidate 6 21
Jump 8 21
Listen 0 0
Move Silently 4 5
Open Lock 4 5
Perform n/a n/a
Repair 1 1
Search 2 2
Spot 3 4
Swim 6 10
Tumble 7 8
Use Magic Device 6 21

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Force of Personality
Feat: (Human Bonus) Toughness
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Rapier
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Shortsword
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Shortbow
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Trapfinding
Feat: (Automatic) Trip


Level 2 (Paladin)
Feat: (Automatic) Aura of Good
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Heavy Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Medium Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Feat: (Automatic) Smite Evil
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder


Level 3 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Combat Expertise
Feat: (Automatic) Divine Grace
Feat: (Automatic) Lay on Hands


Level 4 (Paladin)
Feat: (Automatic) Aura of Courage
Feat: (Automatic) Divine Health
Feat: (Automatic) Fear Immunity


Level 5 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons
Feat: (Automatic) Tower Shield Proficiency


Level 6 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Cleave
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 7 (Rogue)
Feat: (Automatic) Evasion


Level 8 (Fighter)


Level 9 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Great Cleave
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 10 (Fighter)


Level 11 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Specialization: Slashing Weapons


Level 12 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Dwarven Waraxe


Level 13 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons


Level 14 (Fighter)


Level 15 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Dodge
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 16 (Fighter)
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost II
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost II
Enhancement: Follower of the Sovereign Host
Enhancement: Fighter Armor Mastery I
Enhancement: Fighter Armor Mastery II
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy I
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy II
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy III
Enhancement: Fighter Item Defense I
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Dexterity I
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Strength II
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Human Versatility I
Enhancement: Human Versatility II
Enhancement: Paladin Bulwark of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Resistance of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Lay on Hands I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I
Enhancement: Paladin Charisma I
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength II
Enhancement: Fighter Strength III
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness II
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness III
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness IV

[Blazer]

I guess the question is how defensive vs offensive oriented do you want this tank to be? How much intimidate do you want? I see a more offensive hybrid with the ability to inimidate most (but not all) things reliably, given cleave and great cleave and an extra toughness over SF: Intim, Shield Mastery, Imp. Shield Mastery.

[Pellegro]

I guess the question is how defensive vs offensive oriented do you want this tank to be? How much intimidate do you want? I see a more offensive hybrid with the ability to inimidate most (but not all) things reliably, given cleave and great cleave and an extra toughness over SF: Intim, Shield Mastery, Imp. Shield Mastery.


Well, I guess I'm open to suggestions on the question of balance.

Seems like hero method is moer and more useful these days, so I would like him to have a killer AC. I'm not sure if this guy qualfies for that or not. At the same time, I'd be bored stiff if I couldn't at least attack some stuff. Hence greatcleave.

So I guess my prioritise would be #1 high AC but #2 can still hit stuff.

The shield feats are nice for DR and survivability. But thats not a priority for me. I want AC =)

[Blazer]

Well, I guess I'm open to suggestions on the question of balance.

Seems like hero method is moer and more useful these days, so I would like him to have a killer AC. I'm not sure if this guy qualfies for that or not. At the same time, I'd be bored stiff if I couldn't at least attack some stuff. Hence greatcleave.

So I guess my prioritise would be #1 high AC but #2 can still hit stuff.

The shield feats are nice for DR and survivability. But thats not a priority for me. I want AC =)

My intimitank also has the 2 lvls of rogue for evasion, but for anything really high-end, I need the extra armor benefit from the +5 MFP. You'll probably find the same to be true if you want that "killer AC". A really solid tank needs to have 4 things IMO: AC, saves, HP, and DR. You'll be fine in 3 of the 4 areas I would imagine. Often if you're hero-ing, you're going to be shield blocking, hence the shield mastery feats over cleave/great cleave.

Perhaps drop one toughness or great cleave for a shield mastery in the name of being a bit more balanced? You're never going to win kill count anyway, since you'll be using a 1-hander most of the time.