Raging Axes 32Barb/7WM/1DD

[StrykerOfChaos]

This build came about from a desire to play a barbarian that could hopefully match that of a higher than average strength tank on damage and be able to tank and make both Dexterity and Strength Checks.

Currently, the build is still in Legendary Levels, but up to this point has held it's own very well. I can't vouch for it's damage potential yet, but hopefully when I venture into hells the damage will be where I want it.

Kolyarut Dwarf
32 Barb/1DD/7WM

Pros:
Gets critical immunity
Partially universal. Full universal with double demi
Gets Mighty and Thundering Rage
Dual Wields Dwarven Waraxes at 17-20x5
Decent saves (Or atleast better than Geth's Will)

Cons:
95ish AB
A little on the squishy side until demi 1/2
AC varies. Highest AC comes from base 3 light armor, but you aren't too bad off with heavy.


Stats:
Str 16 (21)
Dex 15 (20)
Con 16 (20)
Wis 8 (6)
Int 14 (16)
Cha 6 (4)


Level Progression:
6 Barb
1 DD
8 Barb
7 WM
18 Barb

Ability Points:
First 5 Points = Strength
Next 5 Points = Dexterity
All Points Left = Strength

Level 1: Blooded
Level 3: Toughness
Level 6: Exotic Wpn Proficiency
Level 9: Expertise
Level 12: WF DWaraxe
Level 15: Whirlwind Attack
Level 18: Ambidexterity
Level 21: Two Weapon Fighting
Level 24: Imp Two Weapon Fighting
Level 27: Iron Will
Level 30: Power Attack
Level 33: Epic Prowess
Level 36: Imp Critical DWaraxe
Level 39: Cleave

Barb Bonus Feats:
Thundering Rage
Armor Skin
EWF DWaraxe

Legendary Level Feats:
LSA Tumble
LWF DWaraxe
Mighty Rage
Leg. Will
Overwhelming Crit
Devastating Crit
Great Dexterity

Skills:
4 Points Intimidate
10 Points Concentration
Max Listen, Discipline, Craft Armor, Craft Weapon, Parry, Tumble.

Stats 60 (Gear)
Str 40 (52)
Dex 26 (38)
Con 24 (36)
Wis 6 (18)
Int 16 (28)
Cha 4 (16)

[MurphysLawAgain]

Ok, since you have the feats why not use a dual weapon and shield. It gets you better AC, and 4 more attacks per round?

[StrykerOfChaos]

Dec 19, 2008 17:34:55 GMT MurphysLawAgain said:

Ok, since you have the feats why not use a dual weapon and shield. It gets you better AC, and 4 more attacks per round?

Because EVERY barbarian (or really..most) uses a dual weapon and that's boring.

That, and I have a dual weapon barbarian already. It's fun to play, but ..everyone has one?

[MurphysLawAgain]

As good a reason as any I suppose. But wont you miss the rages too?

[StrykerOfChaos]

Dec 19, 2008 18:00:20 GMT MurphysLawAgain said:

As good a reason as any I suppose. But wont you miss the rages too?

I get mighty and thundering rage. I just can't afford Terrifying Rage, but I dont think I'll miss it too much really.

[StrykerOfChaos]

Also, I forgot to mention something.
I plan on moving con down to only 19 after subby (base 15 at creation) and picking Mighty Rage up at 57 instead of 48. This allows me to move con points to something else..perhaps Dex...not sure I haven't planned it through the creation screen.

If I can raise dex to 16 instead of 15 I can drop the 1 Great Dex feat at 60. In that instance I might grab Epic Will because that is most likely my lowest save.

[MightyKhan]

I've been having some thought about DwD as a splash class and remembered this build. Does your character get shield AC bonus when dualwielding those waraxes?

[StrykerOfChaos]

Yes, but in all honesty, this build is defunct because Thundering Rage only buffs one weapon at a time so you'd have to use two rages to buff both weapons. This took a lot of the fun of the build away for me.

[MightyKhan]

it does? That sucks..