Playable from level 1 - 40 ..PvM Build
....( Duel Katana )

This character was originally posted as a response to a request for samurai and ninja builds. This is an Ichi Ryu Ni To samurai, the same school as Miyamoto Musashi (the term Kensai refers to him). Since Samurai spent a great deal of time studying art, calligraphy, poetry and even music I felt some levels of bard should be included. I ended up with this build, which was originally posted on March 8th,
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Advantages

-44 AB while dual wielding medium weapons. Pretty good for a fighter.
-Devastating Critical
-Use Magic Devices.
-Level 2 Bard spells.

Disadvantages

-Low saves. The ability to cast silence offsets this a bit.
-Low hit points.
-Low damage. He'll have trouble against enemies with damage reduction.

Musashi's Disciple

level 1 Human, NG, Fighter
Base Stats
STR 14
DEX 16
CON 10
WIS 10
INT 14
CHA 12
Feats: Ambidexterity, Two-weapon fighting, Exotic Weapon Proficiency

Level 2 Fighter 2
Feat: Weapon focus (Katana)

Level 3 Fighter 3
Feat: Dodge

Level 4 Fighter 4
STR +1
Feat: Weapon Specialization (Katana)

Level 6 Fighter 6
Feats: Mobility, Expertise

Level 8 Fighter 8
STR +1
Feat: Spring Attack

Level 9 Fighter 9
Feat: Improved Two Weapon Fighting

Level 10 Fighter 10
Feat: Whirlwind Attack

Level 11 Fighter 10/Weapon Master 1
Feat: Weapon of Choice (Katana)

Level 12 Fighter 10/Weapon Master 2
STR +1
Feat: Improved Critical (Katana)

Level 15 Fighter 10/Weapon Master 5
Feat: Point Blank Shot

Level 16 Fighter 10/Weapon Master 6
STR +1

Level 18 Fighter 10/Weapon Master 8
Feat: Rapid Shot

Level 20 Fighter 10/Weapon Master 10
STR +1

Level 21 Fighter 10/Weapon Master 11
Feat: Power Attack

Level 23 Fighter 10/Weapon Master 13
Feat: Epic Weapon Focus (Katana)

Level 24 Fighter 10/Weapon Master 14
STR +1
Feat: Cleave

Level 26 Fighter 12/Weapon Master 14
Feat: Epic Weapon Specialization (Katana)

Level 27 Fighter 12/Weapon Master 15
Feat: Great Cleave

Level 28 Fighter 12/Weapon Master 16
STR +1
Feat: Armor Skin

Level 30 Fighter 12/Weapon Master 18
Feat: Great Strength I

Level 31 Fighter 12/Weapon Master 19
Feat: Epic Prowess

Level 32 Fighter 12/Weapon Master 20
STR +1

Level 33 Fighter 12/Weapon Master 21
Feat: Overwhelming Critical (Katana)

Level 36 Fighter 12/Weapon Master 21/Bard 3
STR +1
Feat: Great Strength II

Level 39 Fighter 12/Weapon Master 21/Bard 6
Feat: Lingering Song

Level 40 Fighter 12/Weapon Master 22/Bard 6
STR +1
Feat: Devastating Critical (Katana)

Final Stats
STR 26
DEX 16
CON 10
WIS 10
INT 14
CHA 12

Hit Points (Max every level) 376

Final Saves
Fortitude 20
Reflexes 23
Will 16

AC (no items, no buffs) 23

AB and Damage

(no buffs, regular katanas)
44/39/34/29 14+1D10 (17-20 X2)
44/39 10+1D10 (17-20 X2)
Devastating Critical DC 38

(+12 STR, true strike, +5 keen katanas)
70/65/60/55 25+1D10 (15-20 X2)
70/65 18-1D10 (15-20 X2)
Devastating Critical DC 44

227 Skill Points, Suggested Use,

Discipline 43
Intimidate 4
Lore 43
Perform 12
Persuade 10
Spellcraft 40
Tumble 40
Use Magic Devices 31

Edited By Cinnabar Din on 02/27/08 20:03