Ithil'Kyw the Underdread - F(14), BG(4), FB(5), WM(7)

Fighter 14 / Frenzied Berserker 5 / Blackguard 4 / Weapon Master 7

by Aekula 15:36, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

Description
Ithil'Kyw the Underdread (or just Underdread for short) is a pure melee STR and CHA based build focusing on very high damage attacks. It is ideally suited against numerous challenging opponents. Although not truly self sufficient, it shines in a party context where buffs are available in order to compensate for weaknesses.

This guide is for the scythe version. It is possible to change the scythe for Falchion for lower crit damage but higher frequency in crits ( better against lower HP monsters)

The essential game mechanic this build is based on is that EDM and Power Attack Damage are multiplied by the crit modifier in a critical.

Advantages:

 * Very high damage - ~350 damage on critical with mundane weapon.
 * Full BAB - High AB ( 42 base - ~ 60 with buffs from friends or scrolls).
 * Disarm with high AB.
 * Non item dependent.
 * Supreme Cleave allowing for big combo kills.
 * Customizeable - freedom of choice in skills (past level 8) and possibility of changeing some feats.
 * Drow Spell Resistance

Disadvantages:

 * Low hitpoints for frontliner.
 * No freedom of choice of race.
 * No tower shield so lower Base AC than some frontliners.

Author
Aekula