Dwarf Fighter TWF or THF

[Renas]

So I decided to roll a dwarf kensai and was almost sure i would be going for TWF DA, but the Great Axe + power attack seems to do some crazy DPS. Could someone please help me decide. I have 32 point builds BTW.

[Victor_1]

In my opinion, TWF does better DPS than THF. Due to the increased numbers of attacks that TWF feat line provides.
It doesnt mean THF sucks however. THF does DPS just fine. They can also hurt multiple targets via glancing blow.
But yea, usually TWF deals more damages than THF.

One point to consider going to THF is you dont have to spent stat point into dex that much.
Allowing you to have higher INT, WIS, or CHA whatever you desire. Resulting better will save or certain skills.
ex: Intimidate, UMD

It is one thing to consider on 28pt characters.
But given the fact that you has access to 32pt build, this may not be problem.

So its just depends on you. TWF deals larger damages against single target than THF.
But as I said keep it mind THF can deal the damages on multiple mobs with glancing blow.
Your preference really.


Now, I'd like you to consider one thing... IF you are ONLY looking at DPS, why not roll Barbarian?

Dont get me wrong, its just barbs can deal nasty DPS with both THF and TWF. But so the Fighters, yes?
They works different way, so this is the room where your style of playing matters
So letting us know what you ALSO want to do with your character may net you extra advice.

[Renas]

I want a fighter for the extra survivability via the feats to increase my saves. I don't plan on multiclassing and got tired of builds with alot of clickies (rolled sevral different paladins) and just want a build with consistant DPS and decent survivabilty.

[Victor_1]

In that case I think barb seems to be suits you more.
They got nasty DPS, which is needless to say and high enough HP to take damage from mobs.

But since word of "survivability" has different meaning on each person,
not having way to heal yourself may not satisfies you on "survivability" wise.

In that case... you really should consider rolling multiclass character.
Such as Ftr18/Rog2, Ftr12/Pal6/Rog2, or Ftr12/Rng6/Mnk2 and alike.
making build like them net you either or both UMD and healing wand usage.
But yea, these are just another clicky management

I myself would recommend you to TWF Fighter/Rogue or Fighter/Pal/Rog combo.
But I am not sure if they are going to suits you, especially if you prefer simpler combat style.
If you do prefer... again, I recommend you to consider barbarian.