A guildmate has returned to the game after being away for several years while serving his country in the military. He has a level 18 Human Kensai Fighter that was S+B using Bastard Swords. He says at the time he left it was a very good build but I explained many things have changed since then. He had 400 hitpoints and not dealing much damage for today's game. That AC has become meaningless at endgame unless specifically built for it and gear intensive.

He used a Heart of Wood to change to a TWF using Bastard Swords. He raised his hp to 500 but is still not happy with how things turned out. Right now I don't know the specific stats of what he did and am trying to get a look at his build on the character planner. He is a bit frustrated with all the changes in the game and it is like having to start the game all over again to relearn it. I am doing what I can to try and help him so he won't quit which it seems he is ready to do.

He has trained in real life using Bastard Swords and kind of has his heart set on using them. He says he has a good collection of them as well. From what I know dual wielding Bastard Swords is not an optimal build and told him my limited knowledge of them. He is looking for a decent survivable build with hitpoints and be able to deal dps.

I will post any specific information on his build when I can get it.

So can a TWF Kensai Fighter using Bastard Swords make a viable toon that will be accepted in groups for endgame?

Any help, suggestions and links to builds would really be appreciated!
Thanks for taking the time to read this and any help you can offer.