Advice on a build

[Mav145]

I have been reading the thread about the 12 fighter/6 barb/2 rogue build and it seemed that there was a lot of talk centered around how much barb to take and if the rogue was necessary. I have started a similar build and I was wondering what the thoughts were before I committed myself to a certain path.

I was thinking......dwarf 12 barb/6 ranger/2 figher for a twf dwarven axe tempest I/FB II. I would get the fighter haste booest, the rages, and the ability to cast barkskin, heal wands, etc. I have it planned out so that is not an issue. I have 18 strength, 14 dex (will eat a +1 tome and +2 enhancement to get to 17=ITWF), and 20 constitution. I left the int/wis/chr at 8-8-6 so I know my spell points will stink a lot.

My enhancements will be the minimum needed to get to tempest I and FB II and then everything else I am pouring into damage enhancements like FE - Damage, Dwarven Axe - Damage, etc.

What do you guys think? Thanks for any advice or links to similar builds that you can give.

[Mav145]

BTW, I am currently at 2 ranger/2 fighter with Weapon Specialization- Slashing, Toughness, Dodge, and Mobility as my feats taken - at level 6 I will get Spring Attack for the Tempest Enhancement at level 8. From their on out it will be barbarian.

[nytewolf]

I currently have a character at 12 Ftr/5Barb/1 Rogue
That will be 12/6/2

I like this better than Barb 12 because once I hit 20th I can still Frenzy and Slap a Kensai Power Surge on top of it and see my DPS increase drastically. Right now im loving Power surged rages.

My character is also a Dwarf running TWF Dwarven Axes. He is by far my best DPS characer I have.

Looking at your build Idea I think your best option would be 12 Barb/6 Rnger/2 Ftr
Tempest II is really not that great +1 Shield Bonus and an effective +1 tohit returned while TWF
On the other hand the increased bonuses of Frenzy II are much better
Increased Crit Multiplier. and Supreme Cleave