Frenzied Brute

= Frenzied Brute (L20 Barbarian) =

The frenzied brute is an all damaged based human barbarian in the mould of Conan. Running around with a Two-handed weapon, slashing and smashing things left and right, absorbing punishment with its high hp, damage reduction and solid reflex saves. The use of Uncanny Dodge and decent dexterity allos it the versaility to handle tanking caster mobs, and survive trap hits other classes may not be able to handle. The brute can use its Two-hander to pull the attention of the several mobs and soak up the damage and endure better then most. Like all Barbarians, you will rely heavily on your party for support, so this build is recommened most to players who enjoy group dynamics and will most often be grouped with support classes. Though it will work reasonable well to solo easily up to mid levels, or even beyond with smart use of hirelings.

While such a build may not be as damaging as a dwarven or half-orc version, it is more versatile and is able to allow a new player to have a greater variety of options thanks to it's extra feat and lack of stat penalties.

Level 20 Barbarian Human Male Alignment: Chaotic Neutral or True Neutral - Minor advantages to each: True Neutral allows use of Stability gear. Chaotic Neutral allows use of True Chaos gear. Base Hit Points: 422 (Realistic amount you can expect to easily hit at level20 raged is 600-700) Spell Points: 0 BAB: 20\20\25\30 Fortitude: 16 (Realistic average at level20 raged: 40+) Reflex: 7 (Realistic average at level20 with uncanny dodge active: 30+) Will: 5 (Realistic average at level20 with raged versus enchantments 25+)

Potential end game stats with easy to get gear
Strength:
 * 23 base +1 human +2 capstone + 6 item = 32
 * 32 static + 12 (Barbarian rage) +2 (frenzy)+ 4 (death frenzy) +2 (rage spell/potion) = 52 str = +21 to hit, +32 damage

Attack bonus:
 * 20 + 21 (strength) +5 (+5 weapon) +2 (Korthos set or other +2 attack item) = +48 (+40 with PA)

Damage:
 * +32 (strength) +5 (weapon) = +35/+51 with PA (+25% with Damage Boost IV, +6d6 untyped frenzy damage)