I've been messing around with tank builds a lot lately, and I finally found a build that is unique enough to post. I've been trying to cover some of their weaknesses, mainly saving throws. There is only one other build posted with this class combo, but they are not even remotely similar. The Born-Again Champion by BRIAN FELLOW is a DEXer that uses Sneaks. My build is STR-based and Sneaks are just an added bonus. Plus the level splits are quite different. The problem with this build is the low HP for a tank, so I call it PvM only. Human or Dwarf would be good, but weapon proficiency was a problem. The saves aren't too bad though, and it has Improved Evasion. If you don't want Dev. Crit. (the DC isn't that high anyway) get rid of Dev. Critical, Overwhelming Critical, and Great Cleave. Move EWF to a WM bonus feat, take Epic Prowess as a WM bonus feat, and pick up two more Great Strengths. +2 AB, +1 damage for that. As a side note, I can't wait to recreate this in NWN 2 where CoT will allegedly be replaced with Divine Champion. I don't like the implied following of Torm for my Elf. There's nothing wrong with him, I'd just rather pick an Elven god. I know I can, but there's still that Tormite influence on the character sheet....

Elf, Any Non-Evil
PvM, 1-40

STR: 15 (30)
DEX: 14
CON: 14
WIS: 10
INT: 14
CHA: 8

Hitpoints: 428
Skillpoints: 268
Saving Throws (Fortitude/Will/Reflex): 27/21/31
BAB: 27
AB: 43
AC (naked/mundane armor and shield): 20/31

SKILLS
Discipline: 42 (52)
Intimidate: 4 (3)
Tumble: 40 (42)
UMD: 41 (40)
141 Left over. Traps? Locks? Your call.

7d6 Sneak Attack
Dev. Crit. DC 40

LEVELING GUIDE
1 Rogue(1): Power Attack
2 Rogue(2): {Evasion}
3 Rogue(3): Cleave, {Uncanny Dodge I}
4 Rogue(4): STR+1, (STR=16)
5 Rogue(5)
6 Rogue(6): Blind Fight
7 Rogue(7)
8 Rogue(8): STR+1, (STR=17)
9 Rogue(9): Weapon Focus: Longsword
10 Rogue(10): Crippling Strike
11 Champion of Torm(1)
12 Champion of Torm(2): STR+1, Improved Critical: Longsword, Knockdown, (STR=18)
13 Champion of Torm(3): {Smite Evil}
14 Champion of Torm(4): Improved Knockdown
15 Champion of Torm(5): Dodge
16 Champion of Torm(6): STR+1, Mobility, (STR=19)
17 Champion of Torm(7)
18 Champion of Torm(8): Spring Attack, Expertise
19 Champion of Torm(9)
20 Champion of Torm(10): STR+1, Whirlwind Attack, (STR=20)
21 Weapon Master(1): Great Cleave, Weapon of Choice: Longsword
22 Rogue(11)
23 Weapon Master(2)
24 Weapon Master(3): STR+1, Epic Weapon Focus: Longsword, (STR=21)
25 Weapon Master(4)
26 Weapon Master(5)
27 Weapon Master(6): Great Strength I, (STR=22)
28 Weapon Master(7): STR+1, (STR=23)
29 Weapon Master(8)
30 Weapon Master(9): Great Strength II, (STR=24)
31 Weapon Master(10)
32 Rogue(12): STR+1, (STR=25)
33 Weapon Master(11): Great Strength III, (STR=26)
34 Weapon Master(12)
35 Weapon Master(13): Overwhelming Critical: Longsword
36 Weapon Master(14): STR+1, Great Strength IV, (STR=28)
37 Weapon Master(15)
38 Weapon Master(16): Devastating Critical: Longsword
39 Weapon Master(17): Great Strength V, (STR=29)
40 Rogue(13): STR+1, Improved Evasion, (STR=30)
Quote: Posted 11/01/06 11:24 (GMT) -- whirlin_merlin

Human or Dwarf would be good, but weapon proficiency was a problem.

Rogue has the rapier. Human has an extra feat to spend on it if you want longsword. Your starting stats would surely enjoy being Human or Dwarf.

It's a nice build, i like STR based rogues. This one is a more of a warrior with surprising ability to handle traps etc.

Good build.
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Dragonlance ROH is back, better than before! and I spend a little time here WoG Thanks for the post. I totally forgot about Rogue having rapier. I even thought about that as an alternate weapon choice.