[Mozenwrathe]

sitting here looking through the builds which contain Weaponmaster/Fighter/Barbarian blends. to me, it looks like I might be better off scrapping the barbarian levels. mainly as most of the time it's set up for a low magic player vs monsters setup. the best one I saw had a maximum unaltered attack bonus of 46. that one MIGHT be the way to go if I snag enough items to get a strength bonus of +12 and a greatsword of +9. that should technically push me up to a total of +67 to hit my foes. I'll post the build now and mention what I would be thinking of changing in this case.

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The Raging Bastard (Fighter 10/ Barbarian 17/ Weapon Master 13)

I recently made this build which dual wields Bastard Swords and thought I would post. You dont get the dual wield feats until level 15. I suggest using a bastard sword and shield until atleast level 15 maybe even later than that with the AB penalties. I know its not the best choice to dual wield these weapons, but I just wanted to make a big baddie who does. Will save is dreadfully low, but not much can be done about that with this build being so feat starved.

Fighter 10/ Barbarian 17/ Weapon Master 13

Human
Any Non-Lawful
1-40 PvM (untesed PvP)

STR 16 (30)
DEX 15
CON 14
INT 14
WIS 8
CHA 8

Max HPs 514
BAB 30
AB 46/41/36/31 (w/bastard sword)
42/37/32/27 42/37 (dual bastards)
1-10+16 1-10+11
15-20/x3 crit range
AC 18 (naked) 28 (plate/tower)

Saves

Fort 24
Reflex 20
Will 14 (17 w/rage)

Skills (211 points)

Discipline 43
Intimidate 43
Listen 43
Taunt 43
Tumble 20
Spell Craft 18
Points Left 1

1. Fighter (1) Weapon Proficiency:Exotic, Weapon Focus:Bastard Sword, Expertise
2. Barbarian (1)
3. Barbarian (2)Dodge
4. Fighter (2) Mobility
5. Fighter (3)
6. Fighter (4) Weapon Specialization:Bastard Sword, Spring Attack
7. Barbarian (3)
8. Barbarian (4)
9. Fighter (5) Whirlwind Attack
10. WM (1)
11. WM (2)
12. WM (3) Improved Critical:Bastard Sword
13. WM (4)
14. WM (5)
15. Fighter (6) Ambidextrity, Two Weapon Fighting
16. Barbarian (5)
17. Fighter (7)
18. Fighter (8) Blind Fight, Improved Two Weapon Fighting
19. Barbarian (6)
20. Barbarian (7)
21. Barbarian (8)Epic Weapon Focus:Bastard Sword
22. WM (6)
23. WM (7)
24. Fighter (9) Epic Weapon Specialization:Bastard Sword
25. Barbarian (9)
26. Barbarian (10)
27. Barbarian (11)Great Strength I
28. Barbarian (12)
29. WM (8)
30. WM (9) Great Strength II
31. Barbarian (13)
32. Barbarian (14)
33. Barbarian (15)Terrifying Rage
34. WM (10)
35. WM (11)
36. WM (12) Great Strength III
37. Barbarian (16)
38. WM (13) Epic Prowess
39. Fighter (10)Great Strength IV, Armor Skin
40. Barbarian (17)

With Barbarian you get Greater Rage (+6 to Str and Con, +3 Will, -2 AC) and Damage Reduction 3.
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Now, if I am not aiming for Terrifying Rage, I should technically be able to switch those levels of Barbarian after the fourth level to either Fighter or WeaponMaster. I figure the way this particular build pans itself out, the Barbarian levels just get my the needed levels of Intimidation faster than regularly as it is a class skill. Secondly, this would be changed over to Greatsword so I wouldn't need to get either the exotic feats required for this build OR the dual-wielding feats. Those could be put into other things like more Strength bonuses or something suitable for a two-handed attack. Now, if I am going with light or medium armor, I should keep that Dexterity where it is, but if I was going to opt for heavy armor, I fathom I should duck some of that initial Dexterity into something else like Wisdom (for his saves) or Strength (if that's possible). I might lose a little on the Constitution in order to get more Strength out of him as well if needed. With some of the equipment available in Escape From Undermountain, I should be able to regenerate enough HP to not die immediately. That, and I should learn how to use Heal potions for myself.