Tactics fighter?

[Kroonerman]

I don't really have a race preffererance besides 'no elf' (This means helf, elf, drow, moon elf, wood elf, dwarf-elf, and whatever else you come up with I'm sick of elves in every game, blech).

I've got a 32 point build option, so that's good.

I'm interested in running a fighter who is dps oriented (not really a main tank guy, but I'm willing to do it as a fill in or once I learn the game better), has decent survivability, and has a variety of tactics and options to help the party as needed.

I was thinking a good use for sunder, trip, possibly stunning blow, things like that? Forums seem to be a really mixed bag on what's good, worth doing, various conflicting builds, and just a sort of confusing mishmash of data.

I've always preffered 2hand weapons over dual wield, but I hear that 2wf simply insanely outclasses 2hf so I'm willing to go that route if so.

I'm a new player, so I don't have a gear stockpile, and don't have a lot of knowledge. I got a stone express bard at 16, but honestly want to go back and play through all the content and stuff I missed, because it's exceptionally confusing to just drop myself at 16, and I want to catch up (and maybe level her once I get the hang of the game a bit better).

If my question's not really clear I'll take another crack at it.

[MaxwellEdison]

Dwarf Greataxe Kensei. 18 feats: THF feats (3), Toughness, Kensei pre-reqs (4), Power attack, Imp Sunder, IC: Slashing, Imp Trip, Stunning Blow, Cleave, Great Cleave, this leaves you 3 to do with what you'd like (combat expertise for AC, more toughness, IC:bludgeon, Dodge/mobility, sap, shield mastery) Or splash a few levels of another class at the cost of a bonus feat (rogue for evasion/UMD, Arty for Xbow/UMD)

Enhancement-wise take all pre-reqs for Kensei, some of the dwarven tactics and axe damage lines, con, str, class and racial toughnesses.

Stats I'd go 18 str/con and the rest of the points in int, dex, or wis in that order.

[sebastianosmith]

I made this one a while back. Nothing fancy. Basic tactical fighter with a few extras. The +2 dex tome is required to retain TWF. Drop that and lower the dex to 13 for a THF. Redistribute the points to str and change kensai proficiency to your 2-Hander of choice. The other tomes are not required but beneficial. The individual for whom I designed it says it's a blast to play.

Hope this helps.

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The Shortest Straw
Level 20 True Neutral Dwarf Male
(18 Fighter \ 2 Rogue) 
Hit Points: 354
Spell Points: 0 
BAB: 19\19\24\29\29
Fortitude: 15
Reflex: 12
Will: 5

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             17                    26
Dexterity            15                    17
Constitution         16                    18
Intelligence         13                    13
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma              6                     6

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 7
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 7
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 7

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               6                    16
Bluff                 2                     5
Concentration         3                     7
Diplomacy            -2                     1
Disable Device        5                     5
Haggle                1                     1
Heal                 -1                    -1
Hide                  2                     3
Intimidate            2                    24
Jump                  7                    12
Listen               -1                    -1
Move Silently         2                     3
Open Lock             6                     7
Perform              n/a                   n/a
Repair                1                     1
Search                1                     3
Spot                  3                     3
Swim                  3                     8
Tumble                3                     4
Use Magic Device      2                    21

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Enhancement: Rogue Damage Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I


Level 2 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Two Weapon Fighting
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost I
Enhancement: Dwarven Axe Damage I
Enhancement: Dwarven Tactics I


Level 3 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Oversized Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I


Level 4 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Sunder) I
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Trip) I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I


Level 5 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Combat Expertise
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost II
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness II


Level 6 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Specialization: Slashing Weapons
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy II


Level 7 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Trip
Enhancement: Kensei Dwarven Waraxe Mastery I
Enhancement: Fighter Kensei I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II


Level 8 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Enhancement: Dwarven Tactics II


Level 9 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Selected) Stunning Blow
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Stunning Blow) I
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Stunning Blow) II
Enhancement: Fighter Dwarven Waraxe Specialization I


Level 10 (Rogue)
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Trip) II
Enhancement: Rogue Wand and Scroll Mastery I


Level 11 (Fighter)
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost III
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Sunder) II


Level 12 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons
Enhancement: Fighter Strength II


Level 13 (Fighter)
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Trip) III


Level 14 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Weapon Specialization: Slashing Weapons
Enhancement: Kensei Dwarven Waraxe Mastery II
Enhancement: Fighter Kensei II


Level 15 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Stunning Blow) III
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Sunder) III


Level 16 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Power Attack
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost IV


Level 17 (Fighter)
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy III


Level 18 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Sunder
Feat: (Selected) Superior Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons
Enhancement: Fighter Dwarven Waraxe Specialization II


Level 19 (Fighter)
Enhancement: Dwarven Axe Attack I


Level 20 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Quick Draw
Enhancement: Dwarven Tactics III
Enhancement: Kensei Dwarven Waraxe Mastery III
Enhancement: Fighter Kensei III

[unbongwah]

Have a look at my Axe Maiden.