Here was my take on the Weapon Master. It started as an experiment on a class with 3 pts towards fighting. It ended up being VERY dependent on archetypes. So I included templates to show what you can do with it. I didn't strictly stick to the actual cost of the equipment, but instead based the build on the rariety of the template:
(Note: I use use a base to hit (BTH) instead of a 10+ base roll and AC = 10+ ACKs AC - its the same mathmatically, Similiar to the ACKS 2.0 document)
Weapon Master – (XP 3000 6 special powers Fighter 3, HD 1)
Prime Requisite: DEX, STR
Requirements: DEX 9
Hit Dice d6
Level Maximum 14
(traded 1 power at 1st level for 1 at 2nd and 12th. Since combat trickery is limited to only one weapon, expanded it to increase in level)
Weapon Masters are skilled combatants, focusing their skills on a single weapon and weapon style. Although not as tough as fighters, they are more deadly with their chosen weapons. They advance as monsters, increasing chance to hit every level (as monsters). At first level, they must choose a primary weapon. This is their weapon of mastery. They receive +1 to hit with this weapon at 1st level and may ready or sheathe the weapon without using a combat action. This bonus becomes +2 at 7th level, and +3 at 13th level. They may choose any two other weapons with which they are proficient. Due to their focused training, they may not use any other weapon.
Weapon masters may choose two methods of fighting (choose from two weapon fighting, weapon and shield, or two handed weapon) based on their primary weapon. If they choose a two-handed only weapon (e.g. two-handed sword) they get the weapon focus proficiency (for their primary weapon only) for free, and can only fight two handed or with a weapon in one hand.
The class gains +1 to damage rolls at level 1, and +1 every three levels thereafter. The class may perform one cleave attack per level. Their quick thinking while in combat results in a +1 to initiative and surprise rolls (1 power @ 1st). They save as fighters of the same level. They use the monster chart for combat advancement (+1 to hit per level). They also gain a bonus class proficiency at 1st level, depending on their fighting style and weapon of choice.
Weapon masters rely on quick footwork and skill with a weapon instead of armor to protect themselves in combat. At first level, when fighting with their primary weapon, they get +1 AC. This increase to +2 AC at level 7 and +3 AC at level 13. To ensure freedom of movement, they wear leather armor or lighter and use shields (IF they choose the ability to fight with a weapon and shield).
A weapon master’s skill and accuracy with their primary weapon is unmatched. They are trained to take advantage of any drop in an opponent’s guard, giving them the ability to backstab as a 1st level thief. At 2nd level they gain the Combat Trickery Proficiency for a single maneuver when attacking with their primary weapon. They gain this ability with a second maneuver at 8th level and a third maneuver at 14th level. At 12th level the Weapon Master’s skill and focus become legendary. He/she can enter a state of enhanced focus a number of times equal to their level, granting them +1 to initiative, to hit, saving throws, and damage lasting for one combat.
At 9th level a Weapon Master can establish a school and attract 2d6 level 0 followers and 1d6 level 1-3 weapon masters
CLASS Proficiencies:
Acrobatics, Alertness, Berserkergang, Blind Fighting, Combat Reflexes, Combat Trickery (disarm, force back, knock down, overrun, sunder), Command, Craft, Endurance, Fighting Style, Intimidation, Leadership, Martial Training, Manual of Arms, Military Strategy, Moderately Armored, Performance, Precise Shooting, Riding, Running, Skirmishing, Swashbuckling, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus
Weapon Master Level Progression
|
Experience |
Title |
Lvl |
Hit Dice |
Damage |
AC |
BTH |
Ability |
|
0 |
(weapon) (wo)man |
1 |
1d6 (6) |
+1 |
+1 |
0 (+1) |
Bonus Proficiency |
|
3000 |
Savvy (weapon) (wo)man |
2 |
2d6 (9) |
+1 |
+1 |
+1 (+2) |
Combat Trickery x1 |
|
6000 |
Skilled (weapon) (wo)man |
3 |
3d6 (12) |
+2 |
+1 |
+2 (+3) |
Class |
|
12000 |
Deft (weapon) (wo)man |
4 |
4d6 (15) |
+2 |
+1 |
+3 (+4) |
|
|
24000 |
Expert (weapon) (wo)man |
5 |
5d6 (18) |
+2 |
+1 |
+4 (+5) |
Class, General |
|
48000 |
Superior (weapon) (wo)man |
6 |
6d6 (21) |
+3 |
+1 |
+5 (+6) |
|
|
90000 |
Elite (weapon) (wo)man |
7 |
7d6 (24) |
+3 |
+2 |
+6 (+7) |
Class |
|
180000 |
Virtuoso |
8 |
8d6 (27) |
+3 |
+2 |
+7 (+8) |
Combat Trickery x2 |
|
300000 |
Master |
9 |
9d6 (30) |
+4 |
+2 |
+8 (+9) |
Class, General |
|
420000 |
Grandmaster |
10 |
9d6+2 (32) |
+4 |
+2 |
+9 (+10) |
|
|
540000 |
Grandmaster 11th level |
11 |
9d6+4 (34) |
+4 |
+2 |
+10(+11) |
Class |
|
680000 |
Grandmaster 12th level |
12 |
9d6+6 (36) |
+5 |
+2 |
+11(+12) |
Combat Focus |
|
800000 |
Grandmaster 13th level |
13 |
9d6+8 (38) |
+5 |
+3 |
+12(+13) |
Class. General |
|
920000 |
Legendary Master |
14 |
9d6+10(40) |
+5 |
+3 |
+13(+14) |
Combat Trickery x3 |
Weapon Master Templates
|
Roll |
Template |
Proficiencies |
Fighting Style |
|
|
3-4 |
Wandering Monk |
Blind fighting |