This is an idea for a custom prestige class based loosely on the Kensai fighter kit from Baldur's Gate II. The class is not allowed to wear armor, and focuses on extreme offense. My preference would be for a 2 Weapon Fighting build, cause that's just cool. Here are the class specs:
After years of study, training, and battle, the Kensai has perfected their fighting style and disciplined their minds to be as sharp as their swords. They devote themselves to the mastery of one weapon, and this allows them to dual wield that weapon effortlessly. With lightening speed and terrifying grace, the Kensai becomes a whirlwind of terrible steel.
Hit Die: d10
BAB: High
Saves: Fortitude and Reflex
Skill Points: 3 + Int. Modifier
Requirements:
Two Weapon Fighting, dodge, cleave, great cleave, weapon focus: any 1 handed melee, BAB +6
Special Abilities:
Lvl 1) - Weapon of Choice (all Kensai feats will only work with this weapon. Same as Weapon Master)
- 2 Weapon Defense
Lvl 2) Ki Smite (Weapon Master)
Lvl 4) - Improved Two Weapon Fighting
- Two Swords as One (Weapon of Choice treated as Light when determining off hand penalties)
Lvl 5) Whirlwind
Lvl 6) Monk AC Bonus
Lvl 7) Uncanny Dodge, Mobility
Lvl 8) Total Focus (Once per day the Kensai can concentrate all of his attention on one target. He gains +3 to hit and damage, and a +3 bonus to natural armor and saves against that enemy, but suffers -1 to AC and saves against attacks from any other opponent. This ability lasts 2 rounds + Kensai's WIS modefier.
Lvl 9) Evasion
Lvl 10) Greater Two Weapon Fighting
Notes: I recognize that in its current form the class might be slightly overpowered, but I think that the large requirements and the emphasis on multiple stats balances that somewhat.
The problem is I'm not sure how to code Custom Classes in NWN2. Some interesting ones have been posted in the modules section, so I know it's possible, but I'm not sure where to start. Any pointers, or comments about the class in general?
Posted by mefaldi2 at 2009-02-13 10:31:47 Voted 10.00 on 02/13/09
I would really like to have the kensai in the game. I would like to have the chance to choose the fighting style at 1st level: one weapon or two weapons style.
A kensai should have proficiency in every kind of sword, both common and exotic (short, long, bastard sword; rapier; katana; scimitar; falchion, great sword) but should choose a single kind of sword at 1st level, just like the weaponmaster. Further feats should then be gained according to the chosen fighting style.
I checked the "kensei" files in the NWN2 directory, but it's just a very early -and soon dropped- project.
Check the 2DA files. Kensai is in the game, but was cut very early in production. The fact that some of its files were left in suggests to me that a future patch or expansion pack will add the class functionally.
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