Hey all,
I'm trying to figure out how to do a good mix between a Finesse build (say like a Zindaran fencer) and a parry build for a lvl 4 NPC.
I'm thinking about going soldier (for the feats) but i didn't really look at Pirate yet...
The problem that i see with Finesse + Parry is that you waste a lot of feats in fact to be just, say, equivalent to a STR based char with a shield.
Like u'll need a dex of 18 and cha of 18 + intricate swordplay along with the prerequisites to have the same parry / atk bonus than a char with just STR 18 and a large shield.
Same goes with Damage, a Zingarian with 18 DEX and lvl 4 soldier will have a +10 (with weapon focus) to touch with her broadsword for a 1d10 + 2 (with specialization) damage and potentially 1d10+6 with the fencer's finesse (assuming u got enough feats).
On the other hand a Zingarian with 18 in STR will have the same +10 to touch but will have +6 (or 7 i forgot) Armor pen, which will ignore most armors. + The char can have power attack, cleave, no prisonner, probably some stuff to enhance AP...
Is there a way to balance out these 2 situations ? Or is there something that would give the edge to a finesse fighter in this kind of situation (like balance difference ?) ? Or maybe i am completely overlooking something ?
Also, it's not stated, but i guess it's obvious that u can't fence with a shield ?
I'm trying to figure out how to do a good mix between a Finesse build (say like a Zindaran fencer) and a parry build for a lvl 4 NPC.
I'm thinking about going soldier (for the feats) but i didn't really look at Pirate yet...
The problem that i see with Finesse + Parry is that you waste a lot of feats in fact to be just, say, equivalent to a STR based char with a shield.
Like u'll need a dex of 18 and cha of 18 + intricate swordplay along with the prerequisites to have the same parry / atk bonus than a char with just STR 18 and a large shield.
Same goes with Damage, a Zingarian with 18 DEX and lvl 4 soldier will have a +10 (with weapon focus) to touch with her broadsword for a 1d10 + 2 (with specialization) damage and potentially 1d10+6 with the fencer's finesse (assuming u got enough feats).
On the other hand a Zingarian with 18 in STR will have the same +10 to touch but will have +6 (or 7 i forgot) Armor pen, which will ignore most armors. + The char can have power attack, cleave, no prisonner, probably some stuff to enhance AP...
Is there a way to balance out these 2 situations ? Or is there something that would give the edge to a finesse fighter in this kind of situation (like balance difference ?) ? Or maybe i am completely overlooking something ?
Also, it's not stated, but i guess it's obvious that u can't fence with a shield ?