Valenar Court Enforcer

[objar]

My first character was actually an elven dragonmarked build... I joined up in mod 4 back in the day, and ended up at 10 Fighter / 4 Paladin at 14 cap. I was a TWFer, 28 point build, and it rocked back then... a lot of fun to play, very survivable and could turtle up for good AC if I had to.

Now that Greater Reincarnation has come around, my plan for her has changed to 12 fighter / 6 paladin / 2 monk, but I've dropped the whole dragonmark theme. However! This character is a lot of fun to play, and you'll still be doing very good damage, especially if you keep on top of your Divine Sacrifices nearly every time they're up. I missed it, were you taking improved trip? I'd highly advise looking into it, especially since your INT is up there anyway, ESPECIALLY as a Kensai, and being a two handed fighter. If you time it right, you can trip several foes in one swing... making your squishiness almost a nil factor if things are on their back. Something to think about. (Apologies if you have it listed in the OP... kind of in a rush to type this)

[Caervas]

I've already added Imp.Trip. Took it at ftr 4! It should be in the OP. Which swing in the cue is the one who will hit several?

Your build sounds very similar, I dont get why you dropped the dragonmarked theme though, it seems to save my ass time and time again.

[Reverant_Spark]

Hi caervas! love the elven fighter version of this build, I dont suppose you could post the updated version of this build could you? also, is it doable with 28pt?

Many thanks =]

[Hecore]

He probably dropped the dragonmarks because at higher levels a lot of things either dispel it or have True Seeing - It's still worth it if you have extra feats to spare, but it becomes a bit less useful at higher levels.

[Caervas]

I'm glad you appreciate the build!

Regarding the comment on dispel magic mechanisms in the high level content, I would like to comment that the instances where this happens frequently are rather rare; once in a while you will find yourself getting dispelled, there is no denying that. This however, happens with a select few enemies (like with curse and troll shamans). Chances are someone else in the group with more buffs will get targeted, even if you have aggro. There might be some rare AOE dispellers and true seers though.

I am currently enjoying my easter holiday, and am located in the norwegian mountains at the moment; internet connections are scarce at best. An updated build will be posted once I arrive back home. -Check back in a few days, by then I should be in the city again.

The build is certainly doable with 28 pt base, you can either reduce str, cha and dex in order to fit the bill, or you can make a more drastic change to the character; taking away the whole attempt of aquiring a high AC.
As far as I know, AC is only usable if you can reach a rediculously high number, this takes alot of stash (thus effort and grinding), chances are you will be relying on displacement and HP much more than the AC itself.
This can be done by reducing the intelligence and the dexterity, this naturally produces an issue with the amount of skill point you get, but this can be "fixed" by disregarding the intimidate skill (this is kind of critical to the build, so have clear ambitions for what this will produce). This makes for a more DPS oriented character, -you will still get the displacement benefit though.

Should you want to alter this build to be a pure DPS type character you could also heighten the dex to 16 with the points from the int, and start using two scimitars instead of a falchion. Remember that you will need to make room for the three two weapon fighting feats if you do this; probably replacing combat exp and imp trip, plus one more.
A TWF version of the build should quite possibly be closing the small gap between the original build and the monsters etc, making it very comparable to their dps. Be sure to also pick up KotC if you do this.

Happy easter!

[Reverant_Spark]

Sweet! Thanks man, Im gonna roll the 28pt version of this right now =P I will jus reduce the str cha and dex I think, dont wanna change this build too much.
Happy easter dude! Hope ya enjoy your holiday =]

[post edit]
Hang on, I cant reduce dex any lower, your build starts with the minimum dex allowed. so just knock 2 points off str and cha you reckon?

[Caervas]

Bump! The first post has been updated with the current path I'm pursuing.

Included directions for using a 28 pt version of the build.

-Be careful not to drop strength alot, it is after all your bread and butter!

[Reverant_Spark]

Awesome! Thanks for the update man, Ive been looking forward to starting this build, Im gonna start it right now. Will give ya my thoughts and opinions on it once I have played it some.

Thanks for sharing! ^_^