blackguard question
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blackguard question
this is for a server capped at 20 levels...my question is...what is the quickest way to unlock BG prc..im looking to squeeze out as many possible BG levels as possible within 20 levels
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Re: blackguard question
if the cap is lvl 20 then your max bg lvl is 10. Need to be epic lvld in order to gain bglvls beyond the first 10.
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No Prestige class can take any more than 10 levels prior to epic levels. The very earliest you can get BG is on your 7th level, because a BAB of +6 is necessary. That forces you to take six levels of classes with a full BAB bonus (fighter, barbarian, ranger, paladin).
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But 3/4 ab classes can get 10bg levels pre-epic as well, as they achieve bab 6 at lvl 8.
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Re: blackguard question
10 is the most you can get, as others have said, and it's fairly easy to do it so long as you don't take more than 8 levels as a wiz/sorc.
The real question you need to start asking yourself is what you're planning to do with the other 10. Depending on the rules surrounding building (and in particular if it is for a server with a lot of undead as a significant threat, ravenloft or not), I would strongly encourage you to consider 10cleric/10blackguard.
Start with a 14 str, 12 dex, 14 int, 14 Wis, 16 Cha, and Con as high as you can get it from that point. I believe you can net these starting stats as a human. At level 4 put one point into Wisdom, then go CHA for the rest of your level-ups. You will have to invest in some cross-class skill ranks to qualify for Blackguard, and skill-wise you will be on the shorter end of the stick as well as feat-wise(mitigated with 14 int + human). But you will wind up with:
4 attacks/round at a +17 BAB
180 max base hp, before con modifiers and feats.
The ability to Turn Undead as a level 18 cleric with a 20(+magical gear bonuses)CHA
That same bonus to damage, AC, and saving throws.
A small multitude of vital buffs against certain status disables, as well as the holy combination of bless, divine favor, aid, prayer, and Divine Power. You'll also get Edit: Shield of Faith , darkfire, greater magic weapon (+3) and Magic Vestment (+3.)
All this in a pretty package before you pick your clerical domains....
The real question you need to start asking yourself is what you're planning to do with the other 10. Depending on the rules surrounding building (and in particular if it is for a server with a lot of undead as a significant threat, ravenloft or not), I would strongly encourage you to consider 10cleric/10blackguard.
Start with a 14 str, 12 dex, 14 int, 14 Wis, 16 Cha, and Con as high as you can get it from that point. I believe you can net these starting stats as a human. At level 4 put one point into Wisdom, then go CHA for the rest of your level-ups. You will have to invest in some cross-class skill ranks to qualify for Blackguard, and skill-wise you will be on the shorter end of the stick as well as feat-wise(mitigated with 14 int + human). But you will wind up with:
4 attacks/round at a +17 BAB
180 max base hp, before con modifiers and feats.
The ability to Turn Undead as a level 18 cleric with a 20(+magical gear bonuses)CHA
That same bonus to damage, AC, and saving throws.
A small multitude of vital buffs against certain status disables, as well as the holy combination of bless, divine favor, aid, prayer, and Divine Power. You'll also get Edit: Shield of Faith , darkfire, greater magic weapon (+3) and Magic Vestment (+3.)
All this in a pretty package before you pick your clerical domains....
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Re: blackguard question
You can't get those starting stats, even with an eight in CON.
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It would be possible with starting gifts. However bumping up ECL isn't to everyone's taste.
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Re: blackguard question
Not a good couple of days for me. Was thinking of a 32 point buy system instead of 30.
Drop the dex to 8 (allows you to get the CHA and con up to 10.) Drink a cat's grace potion. Wear fullplate.
Drop the dex to 8 (allows you to get the CHA and con up to 10.) Drink a cat's grace potion. Wear fullplate.
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Re: blackguard question
thanks for all the help
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