This is my attempt to create a spellsword using a Druid as a template. Things to note here is that this char is quite versatile do to a combination of skills and spells. Totally unbuffed, this char can be a frontline warrior (although the spells are pretty well needed, they are not a must). The use of offensive spells is allowable, and the combination of movement decreasing spells along with area effect spells can be quite leathal. The interesting thing to note is that this char has a decent AC without armor, but buffing only raises this slightly (compared with clerics for example). This is probably the only char designed to wear monk robes and wield a greatsword, without anything else, and still be a competent warrior. The stealth spells are a nice touch. There is a good deal of synergy here. Overall, I am pleased with the results. I should note that I originally created a dex based version dual wielding kamas. While the AC was amazing and the attack schedule put many to shame, the damage output was pitiful and the need for damage spells was heavily increased. This version is a little more balanaced in melee output, using spells for fun and to increase abilities. Have fun!
Nature's Spellsword
Human Druid 24, Monk 6, Champion of Torm 10 Lawful Neutral playable 1 to 40, PvM
STR 14 to 26 DEX 10 CON 14 WIS 16 to 22 INT 14 CHA 8
Other Pros: Imunity to poison and diease. 120% movement speed. Flurry of blows can be used with a kama to good effect. Animal companion to sneak attack or absorb damage with stoneskin and protection from elements. can also deal out damage nicely with awaken, greater magic fang. Immune to grease, web and entanglement spells. Has +2 saves against fear spells and effects. Well balanced throughout playing life.
21 CoT5 EWF: Greatsword 22 CoT6 Great Wis I 23 D13 24 D14 Great Str I 25 D15 26 D16 27 M5 EP 28 CoT7 STR 29 D17 30 D18 Great Str II 31 D19 32 CoT8 Great Wis II 33 D20 Great Str III 34 D21 35 D22 36 CoT9 Great Str IV 37 M6 38 D23 39 CoT10 Great Str V, Great Wis III 40 D24 Impr Combat Casting
Comments and suggestions welcome. Lotsa room for tweaking I am sure. I must acknowledge Jennalee's Warden of the Forest and Aligory's Nice Forest Guy for help with feats and general ideas. _________________ "Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement."
Edited By griphook on 10/30/05 17:03
I should mention, that the DC for this Char's spells is a good deal better than most other spellswords, since the use of Owl's Insight not only boosts will saves and AC, but also the DC by 6. Also, what do you do when someone wearing monk robes and wielding a greatsword runs at you? You aren't prepared for them lobbing spells in your direction, that's for sure. Also, if anyone is interested, I will post the dex version of this build, which dual wields kamas with little to no damage, and a lower resulting AB.