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(More customer reviews)The Complete series is WotC's new line of D&D 3.5 splatbooks (books devoted to a certain class or group).However, this line is more for concept rather than class; the Complete Warrior is not just for fighters and monks, since they have new combat options for everyone (even new spells).
There are three new core classes; the Hexblade, which looks okay but really does stink (its powers are too short in duration to be useful), the Samurai, who's more of a two-weapon intimidating fighter, and the Swashbuckler, who's a bouncy light fighter.There are also a LOT of prestige classes, many of which are reprints from previous books or Dragon magazines.
Unfortunately, the reprints, while sometimes necessary, are really kind of bland, and often lower the power level from previous incarnations.The new prestige classes, though, are usually pretty cool.
There are also a great many new and revised feats, and the same holds true; the revised feats pale in comparison to their previous versions, while the new feats are pretty good.Especially welcome are the Tactical feats, which allow the characters to set up situations and gain certain bonuses.For example, Elusive Target (my favorite) lets you avoid bonus damage from Power Attack from your dodge target, while Giantbane lets you emulate a certain elven archer's feats of climbing onto larger opponents.There are also weapon style feats, which seem to be mostly to encourage suboptimal weapon use.Neat in theory, but the return on investment isn't that great.
There are a few magic items, though not nearly as many weapon/armor types as one would think.There are also a few spells, and a few new domains for the included warrior-only pantheon.Advice is given for running a warrior-heavy campaign, and also on using warfare and a mercenary setting.Finally, more rules for epic play are included, including new and revised epic feats.
I'm not sorry I bought this.However, I'm not nearly as excited about it as I thought I would be.It's nice, and useful, but not very cool.I'd be tempted to give it three stars, but the tactical feats (again, the coolest thing in here) make me raise it to four stars.
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Product Description:
Forge your name in battle!
The Complete Warrior provides you with an in-depth look at combat and provides detailed information on how to prepare a character for confrontation.
This title was not only compiled from various D&D sources, but contains new things as well, including new battle-oriented character classes, prestige classes, combat maneuvers, feats, spells, magic items, and equipment. The prestige classes included have been revised and updated based on player feedback, and there are rules for unusual combat situations. The Complete Warrior will assist all class types, including those classes not typically associated with melee combat. There are also tips on running a martially focused campaign and advice on how to make your own prestige classes and feats.
To use this accessory, a Dungeon Master also needs the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, and Monster Manual. A player needs only the Player's Handbook.
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