Octoman (DnD Optimized Character Build)

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Aarnott (talk)
Date Created:	18:48, 8 January 2008 (MST)
Status:	Fun.
Editing:	Please feel free to edit constructively!

Contents 1 Introduction 2 References 3 Game Rule Components 3.1 Spells, Powers, Soulmelds, Stances, etc... 3.2 Items 3.3 Progression 3.4 Other Components 4 Highlights 5 Munchkin-Size Me 6 Side Notes 6.1 Limitations 6.2 DM Counters 6.3 Miscellaneous

[edit] Introduction

I still need a lot of cleaning up to do on this...

[edit] References

Savage Species

[edit] Game Rule Components

[edit] Spells, Powers, Soulmelds, Stances, etc...

[edit] Items

None are required, but some things are a great asset. Octoman uses natural weapons only, so things to boost those are great. Greater Magic Fang (or amulets of Mighty Fists) is a great option for a +5 to hit and damage.

[edit] Progression

Starting Ability Scores (Before Racial Adjustments): 12+2 Strength, 15+6 Dexterity, 14+4 Constitution, 13+0 Intelligence, 10+4 Wisdom, 8-4 Charisma

Race (Templates): Anthropomorphic Giant Octopus (LA +0, 2 Monstrous Humanoid HD)

• 2 HD
• Medium Size
• +2 Strength, +6 Dexterity, −2 Constitution, +0 Intelligence, +4 Wisdom, -4 Charisma
• +2 natural armor
• Favored Class Barbarian
• Base Speed 20ft., Swim Speed 30ft. (water breathing)
• Darkvision 60ft.
• 6 tentacle attacks, 1 bite attack

Add on the Multiheaded template (for an extra head)

• +2 HD
• extra bite attack
• Superior multiweapon fighting
• +1 natural armor
• +2 LA
• +2 Constitution
• +2 Listen, Search, Spot
• Improved Initiative, Combat Reflexes (bonus feats)
• Darkvision 90ft.
• Favored Class Fighter instead

Starting Racial Traits:

ECL (HD)	Class/HD/LA	Base Attack Bonus	Saving Throws			Feats	Class Features	Special
			Fort	Ref	Will
6th (4)	No levels yet	+4	+1	+4	+4	Improved Initiative, Combat Reflexes (bonus), 2 flaws, Dodge, Mobility, Combat Expertise, Weapon focus (light slashing)	6 natural attacks	<- other stuff ->
7th (5)	UA Fighter 1	+5	+3	+4	+4		+1d6 sneak attack
8th (6)	Dervish 1	+6	+3	+6	+6	Iron Will	<- class features gained ->	<- other stuff ->
9th (7)	Dervish 2	+7	+3	+7	+7	<- feat(s) ->	<- class features gained ->	<- other stuff ->
10th (8)	Dervish 3	+8	+4	+8	+8	<- feat(s) ->	<- class features gained ->	<- other stuff ->
11th (9)	Dervish 4	+9	+4	+9	+9	Spell Focus (evil)	<- class features gained ->	<- other stuff ->
12th (10)	Dervish 5	+10	+4	+9	+9	<- feat(s) ->	<- class features gained ->	<- other stuff ->
13th (11)	Dervish 6	+11	+5	+10	+10	<- feat(s) ->	<- class features gained ->	<- other stuff ->
14th (12)	Dervish 7	+12	+5	+10	+10	Extend Spell	<- class features gained ->	<- other stuff ->
15th (13)	Dervish 8	+13	+5	+11	+11	<- feat(s) ->	<- class features gained ->	<- other stuff ->
16th (14)	Dervish 9	+14	+6	+11	+11	<- feat(s) ->	<- class features gained ->	<- other stuff ->
17th (15)	Dervish 10	+15	+6	+12	+12	Persist Spell	<- class features gained ->	<- other stuff ->
18th (16)	Ur Priest 1	+15	+6	+12	+14	<- feat(s) ->	<- class features gained ->	<- other stuff ->
19th (17)	Ur Priest 2	+16	+6	+12	+15	<- feat(s) ->	<- class features gained ->	<- other stuff ->
20th (18)	Ur Priest 3	+17	+7	+13	+15	Divine Metamagic (Persist)	<- class features gained ->	<- other stuff ->

[edit] Other Components

<- anything not covered by the previous sections ->

[edit] Highlights

Ur Priest gives you 3rd level Cleric spells.

Cast Footsteps of the Divine (Complete Champion) and then use divine metamagic persist.

Go into a Dervish Dance, deactivate Footsteps of the divine (for a GIGANTIC bonus to move speed), use A Thousand Cuts...

+17/+12/+7/+2 attacks x12

+12 bite x2

[edit] Munchkin-Size Me

For level 21 take Psychic warrior 1. I wish I could have fit it before. Prevenom plus Claws of the Beast allows all your 48 tentacle attacks to become claw attacks that deal 2 Con damage on a failed fort save. Yes, the saving throw is easy at level 21 (10+wisdom mod), but a save still fails on a 1. That means you can expect to deal 4 Con damage in addition to all the other damage you deal.

[edit] Side Notes

<- overview of additional info about this build ->

[edit] Limitations

<- conditions of when this build works ->

[edit] DM Counters

<- If needed, tricks for the DM (provided they allow this build) to keep the abuse to a minimum. ->

[edit] Miscellaneous

<- Any other side notes that don't fit in the above sections. ->

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