I tried to make an UnarmoredIconic Weaponmaster but after putting in all the advantages listed below it ended up being a little meta. But still a great build IMHO.

Note: The weapon I speak of in this build was included in the CEP pack and uses the greatsword model.

And by all means if your blademaster is about to face a major battle, strap on your Samurai armor, you wont be losing much of the 6 monk levels.

Blademaster

Advantages
Devastating Critical
Improved Whirlwind Attack
Blinding Speed
Decent AB 46/47
Decent Naked AC 25/27

Disadvantages
388HP (Max)

Human Lawful Neutral

Starting Stats
16 Strength
17 Dexterity
10 Constitution
13 Intelligence
8 Wisdom
8 Charisma

Raise DEX at 8,16,28,36
Raise STR at 4,12,20,24,32,40

Level Spread
Monk 6/Fighter 6/Weaponmaster 28

Our Blademaster was born inside a monestary where he was brought up by monks which prepared him for the intense training into becoming what he is today. Even at this young age he could move very quickly and catch arrows in mid flight.(Deflect Arrows) He developed godlike quickness(Running Speed) from catching snakes with his hands and became quite resistant to the poison.(Purity of Body)

1 Monk - Dodge, Expertise (Cleave, Unarmed Feats, Evasion)
2 Monk -
3 Monk - Mobility (Deflect Arrows, Monk Speed)
4 Monk -
5 Monk - (Purity of Body)

At the proper age our Blademaster was taught to wield a sword(Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialisation) after he could properly defend himself with his hands and feet. He was also taught how to move around the field of battle effectivly(Spring Attack) while striking with a raw power at multiple targets.(Power attack, whirlwind attack) He was introduced to his soul weapon. The Nodachi.

6 Fighter - Weapon Focus, Spring Attack
7 Fighter - Power Attack
8 Fighter -
9 Fighter - Weapon Specialisation, Whirlwind Attack
10Fighter -

After learning the basics our Blademaster focused on keening(Improved Critical) his abilities with his NoDachi. Effectivly learning how to block attacks(Improved Expertise) as well as cutting down one opponent after another.(Great Cleave)

11 Weaponmaster - Weapon of Choice(NoDachi)
12 Weaponmaster - Improved Critical(NoDachi)
13 Weaponmaster -
14 Weaponmaster -
15 Weaponmaster - Great Cleave
16 Weaponmaster -
17 Weaponmaster -
18 Weaponmaster - Improved Expertise
19 Weaponmaster -
20 Weaponmaster - (Ends with 18 BAB)

Epic

Upon leaving the monestary to pursue his purpose in life he grew into a strong and nimble man.(Greath Str/Dex Feats) His skill improved in battle to the point where he could strike a foe dead and possibly everyone around him with a quick flick of this blade.(Improved Whirlwind Attack, Great Cleave, Devastating Critical)
In times of dire need, our Blademaster has focused his Ki to provide him with an intense power of speed and quickness once a day after the proper channeling. While in this state the normal world sees his movements as a blur.(Blinding Speed)

21 Weaponmaster - Great Dexterity I
22 Weaponmaster -
23 Weaponmaster - Epic Weapon Focus
24 Weaponmaster - Great Dexterity II
25 Weaponmaster -
26 Weaponmaster - Epic Prowness* or Armor Skin*
27 Weaponmaster - Great Dexterity III
28 Weaponmaster -
29 Weaponmaster - Improved Whirlwind Attack
30 Weaponmaster - Great Strength I
31 Fighter - Epic Weapon Specialisation
32 Monk - (KD/IKD) (Tumble 35)
33 Weaponmaster - Great Strength II
34 Weaponmaster - Overwhelming Critical
35 Weaponmaster -
36 Weaponmaster - Great Dexterity IV
37 Weaponmaster - Blinding Speed
38 Weaponmaster -
39 Weaponmaster - Great Strength III
40 Weaponmaster - Devastating Critical

Thus our Blademaster walks the path alone. Eventually returning to the monestary to pass along his knowledge.

45/46 AB
388 HP
25/27 AC Naked

Final Stats
25 Strength
25 Dexterity
10 Constitution
13 Intelligence
8 Wisdom
8 Charisma

Skills
Craft Weapon 43
Tumble 35
Discipline 43
Spot/Listen 30/30
Or take Intimidate instead of Spot/Listen


Edit: Just thought I would mention if the Blademaster were to ever become separated from his soul(disarmed) that he would have 6 attacks 1d8 +7, starting at +36AB How many attacks per round does this character have? 2, 4, 6??
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Quote: Posted 05/05/04 16:53:50 (GMT) -- Sire Of The Shadow

How many attacks per round does this character have? 2, 4, 6??

4 Regular Attacks W/NoDachi
5 W/Blinding Speed W/NoDachi
6 Unarmed
7 Unarmed W/Flurry
8 Unarmed W/Flurry and Blinding Speed