Good Frenzied Beserker Build?

[Skead]

Hi there, I'm new to these forums and semi-new to DnD, I was hoping to pick your guys' brains for some useful advice.

This is our group so far...

Half-Orc Barbarian(1) / Fighter(1)
Half-Elf Cleric
Halfling Rogue
Elf Bard

Now, I really like the idea of a Frenzied Berserker and talked to my group about it and they are cool with it, they do understand the dangers of it. The cleric can "bubble" the rogue and bard can "hide / sneak". And if worse comes to worse the Bard can cast Grease or something so I am just on my back freaking out and swinging.

I need help making a good build, we JUST leveled last night. My main objective is to go smash face while the cleric heals. I currently have Exotic Weapon (Full Blade) and Power Attack. My DM is a very nice guy and lets us modify if we have a good just reason, like if we royally messed up making something or put feats, etc in the wrong place.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Krushem

 

[werk]

Uh...lots of constitution.

 

[Skead]

Uh...lots of constitution.

hehe

Anyone else?

 

[Drowbane]

Book of Exalted Deeds pg 45

Righteous Wrath [Exalted]
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Benefit: ..........
While raging, you maintain clarity of mind unusual among barbarians. You are perfectly able to deal nonlethal damage, stop your attacks to show mercy, and distinguish friend from foe even in the heat of your rage.

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Technically it only works with "rage", but it sounds like your DM might allow it with "frenzy" also. Takes all the danger out of the Frenzied Berserker, leaving behind only 120% asskicking.

 

[frankthedm]

Don't build one. They cause too many problems.

 

[Skead]

Don't build one. They cause too many problems.

Yeah, i'm seeing that.
Hmm, well based on the group I have, what do you think would be a good fun class for me to head into? I like dealing damage and preferably using a 2 hander

 

[Skead]

Righteous Wrath [Exalted]
.........
.........
Benefit: ..........
While raging, you maintain clarity of mind unusual among barbarians. You are perfectly able to deal nonlethal damage, stop your attacks to show mercy, and distinguish friend from foe even in the heat of your rage.

Well, does rage prevent you from showing mercy, and distinguishing friend from foe? I haven't read that, it sounds like its pretty geared towards FB.

 

[frankthedm]

Well, if ya got to build one, a centaur frenzied berserker is a NASTY. Since you'll be able to use a lance as if mounted, you are just one charge away from doubling your already obcene damage. that is a trick most frenzied beserkers don't bother with since thier mounts tend to die by thier own greatweapons.

Also it will take some time to get to the FB, but immunty to 'Person" spells is a grand boon.

BTW, there is a cheat er feat in the PHB2 that lets you use your con modifier for will saves. I think that is horridly borken, but, hey, if the dm allows it...

 

[Nifft]

Don't build one. They cause too many problems.

This is my advice as well, for what it's worth.

Cheers, -- N

 

[Drowbane]

Well, does rage prevent you from showing mercy, and distinguishing friend from foe? I haven't read that, it sounds like its pretty geared towards FB.

Hey, I'm with you on this one. Just saying that by a strict "RAW is god" reading... it doesn't work.