CB: The Swashbuckler

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Updated Fri, Feb 13, 2009 by Shayalyn

The Swashbuckler

By Darkgolem

The Swashbuckler is a bravo who's skill with two weapon fighting is very high and very deadly. A mobile fighter, the bravo moves rapidly around the battlefield, flanking when possible, using diplomacy when drawing too much attention, and ducking in for whirlwind attacks upon large groups of opponents when it is a good idea to do so.

The swashbuckler can devestate opponents with a series of attacks from their two weapon fighting ability, but they also can trip opponents moderately well, useful for gettin away in a fight. Defensively they are not horrible for a skilled player. With mobility, using a +5 mithril breastplate, they have an armor class of 35 before adding any deflection bonus, or bonus from other sources.

However, the swashbuckler is a poor stand up fighter. With the need to constantly be moving, they are much more effective working around someone who is defensively oriented, allowing aggression to go to that person while they instead "work the crowd".

Starting abilities:

Human (28 pt)	Human (with Bonuses)	Human (32 point)
Str 12	Str 16	Str 13
Dex 17	Dex 20	Dex 17
Con 12	Con 12	Con 14
Int 13	Int 14	Int 14
Wis 10	Wis 10	Wis 10
Cha 8	Cha 8	Cha 8

Hit Points: 162

Armor Class: 17 + Items/spells

Saving Throws:
Fort: +8
Reflex: +11
Will: +4

Class/Race Features:
+1 skill point/ level
+4 skill points level 1
+1 feat level 1
Sneak Attack +2d6
Evasion
Trap Sense +1

Skills:
Jump +10
Tumble +14
Balance +11
Intimidate +6
Spot +7
Bluff +7
Use Magical Device +14
Move Silently +9
Hide +9
Diplomacy +5

Feats: Dodge, Mobility, Combat Expertise, Weapon Focus: Piercing, Two Weapon Fighting, Spring Attack, Whirlwind Attack, Weapon Specialization: Piercing, Improved Two Weapon Fighting, Improved Trip, Improved Critical: Piercing, Two Weapon Defense

Enhancements:
Rogue Sneak Attack Damage 1
Rogue Bluff 1
Fighter Critical Accuracy 1
Fighter Jump 1
Fighter Strategy 3 (Trip)
Human Improved Recovery 1
Fighter Strength 2
Human Versatility 3
Fighter Armor Mastery 2
Fighter Flanking Mastery 2
Fighters Mobility 2
Human Adaptability Dexterity 1
Fighter Haste Boost 4
Rogue Dexterity 1
Human Adaptability Strength 1

Detailed progression by level:

Level 1
Class: Rogue
Feats: Dodge, Mobility
Skills: Jump +4, Tumble +4, Balance +4, Intimidate +4, Spot +4, Bluff +4, Use Magical Device +4, Move Silently +4, Hide +4, Diplomacy +4
Enhancements: Rogue Sneak Attack Damage 1, Rogue Bluff 1, Human Versatility 1

Level 2
Class: Fighter
Feat: Combat Expertise
Skills: Tumble +1/2, Jump +1/2, Diplomacy +1/2
Enhancements: Fighter Haste Boost 1, Fighter Critical Accuracy 1, Fighter Jump 1, Fighter Strategy 1 (Trip)

Level 3
Class: Fighter
Feats: Weapon Focus: Piercing, Two Weapon Fighting
Skills: Tumble +1/2, Jump +1/2, Diplomacy +1/2
Enhancements: Human Improved Recovery 1, Fighter Strength 1

Level 4
Class: Fighter
Ability Score: Dexterity +1
Skills: Balance +1 1/2
Enhancements: Human Versatility 2, Fighter Armor Mastery 1

Level 5
Class: Fighter
Feat: Spring Attack
Skills: Balance +1 1/2
Enhancements: Fighter Flanking Mastery 1, Fighters Mobility 1

Level 6
Class: Fighter
Feats: Whirlwind Attack
Skills: Tumble +1/2, Jump +1/2, Diplomacy +1/2
Enhancements: Human Adaptability Dexterity 1, Fighter Haste Boost 2

Level 7
Class: Fighter
Feats: Weapon Specialization: Piercing
Skills: Tumble +1/2, Jump +1/2, Diplomacy +1/2
Enhancements: Fighter Strategy (Trip) 2, Human Versatility 3

Level 8
Class: Fighter
Ability Score: Strength +1
Skills: Spot + 1 1/2
Enhancements: Fighter Strength 2, Fighter Armor Mastery 2

Level 9
Class: Fighter
Feats: Improved Two Weapon Fighting, Improved Trip
Skills: Spot +1 1/2
Enhancements: Fighter Haste Boost 3

Level 10
Class: Fighter
Skills: Tumble +1 1/2
Enhancements: Fighter Mobility 2

Level 11
Class: Fighter
Feats: Improved Critical: Piercing
Skills: Tumble +1 1/2
Enhancements: Fighter Strategy 3

Level 12
Class: Fighter
Feats: Two Weapon Defense
Ability Score: Intelligence +1
Skills: Intimidate +3
Enhancements: Fighter Flanking Mastery 2

Level 13
Class: Rogue
Skills: Bluff +3, Use Magic Device +7
Enhancements: Rogue Dexterity 1, Human Adaptability Strength 1

Level 14
Class: Rogue
Skills: Jump +6, Use Magic Device +4
Enhancements: Fighter Haste Boost 4

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