View source for Hero of Time (3.5e Optimized Character Build)

== Game Rule Components ==

=== Skill Tricks ===
*Pick up Collector of Stories to help with the Int check for Knowledge Devotion.

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=== Maneuvers ===
*Warblade 1 - Moment of Perfect Mind, Leading the Attack, Wolf Fang Strike, Blood in the Water
*Warblade 2 - Emerald Razor
*Warblade 3 - Wall of Blades
*Warblade 4 - Leading the Attack->White Raven Tactics, Absolute Steel Stance
*Warblade 5 - Iron Heart Surge
*Warblade 6 - Emerald Razor->Ruby Nightmare Blade
*Warblade 7 - Lightning Recovery
*Warblade 8 - Wall of Blades->Pouncing Charge
*Warblade 9 - Manticore Parry
*Eternal Blade 1 - Moment of Alacrity
*Eternal Blade 3 - Avalanche of Blades
*Warblade 10 - Wolf Fang Strike->Raging Mongoose, Wolf Pack Tactics OR Press the Advantage OR Dancing Blade Form
*Eternal Blade 5 - Diamond Nightmare Blade, Swarm Tactics
*Eternal Blade 7 - Time Stands Still
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=== Progression ===

'''Starting Ability Scores (Before Racial Adjustments):''' (Assuming 32 Point Buy)  16 14 14 16 8 8

'''Race (Templates):''' [[Race::[[Publication:Unearthed Arcana/Fire_Elves|Fire Elf]]]] is best, but regular Elf also works

{| class="zebra d20" style="text-align: left;" {{#vardefine: odd|0}}
|- style="text-align: center;"
! rowspan="2" | ECL
! rowspan="2" | Class/HD/LA
! rowspan="2" | [[BAB|Base<br/>Attack Bonus]]
! colspan="3" | [[SRD:Saving Throw|Saving Throw]]s
! rowspan="2" | Feats
! rowspan="2" | Class<br/>Features
! rowspan="2" | Special
|- style="text-align: center;"
! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
|- 
| 1st || Factotum 1 || +0 || +0 || +2 || +0 || Power Attack || Inspiration, Cunning Insight, Cunning Knowledge, Trapfinding ||
|- 
| 2nd || Warblade 1 || +1 || +2 || +2 || +0 || || Battle Clarity, Weapon Aptitude ||
|- 
| 3rd || Fighter 1 || +2 || +4 || +2 || +0 || Knowledge Devotion, Weapon Focus || ||
|- 
| 4th || Warblade 2 || +3 || +5 || +2 || +0 || || Uncanny Dodge || 
|- 
| 5th || Warblade 3 || +4 || +5 || +3 || +1 || || Battle Ardor ||
|- 
| 6th || Warblade 4 || +5 || +6 || +3 || +1 || [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/frcc/20070606 Font of Inspiration] || ||
|- 
| 7th || Warblade 5 || +6 || +6 || +3 || +1 || Ironheart Aura || || 
|- 
| 8th || Warblade 6 || +7 || +6 || +4 || +2 || || Improved Uncanny Dodge || 
|- 
| 9th || Warblade 7 || +8 || +7 || +4 || +2 || Stormguard Warrior || Battle Cunning || 
|- 
| 10th || Warblade 8 || +9 || +8 || +4 || +2 || || ||
|- 
| 11th || Warblade 9 || +10 || +9 || +5 || +3 || Combat Reflexes || ||
|- 
| 12th || Eternal Blade 1 || +11 || +11 || +5 || +3 || [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/frcc/20070606 Font of Inspiration] || Blade Guide, Eternal Training 1/day ||
|- 
| 13th || Eternal Blade 2 || +12 || +12 || +5 || +3 || || Guided Strike ||
|- 
| 14th || Eternal Blade 3 || +13 || +12 || +6 || +4 || || Armored Uncanny Dodge, Eternal Training 2/day ||
|- 
| 15th || Eternal Blade 4 || +14 || +13 || +6 || +4 || Robilar's Gambit || Eternal Knowledge || 
|- 
| 16th || Warblade 10 || +15 || +13 || +6 || +4 || || ||
|- 
| 17th || Eternal Blade 5 || +16 || +13 || +6 || +4 || || Eternal Training 3/day ||
|- 
| 18th || Eternal Blade 6 || +17 || +14 || +7 || +5 || [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/frcc/20070606 Font of Inspiration] || Defensive Insight ||
|- 
| 19th || Eternal Blade 7 || +18 || +14 || +7 || +5 || || Eternal Training 4/day ||
|- 
| 20th || Eternal Blade 8 || +19 || +15 || +7 || +5 || || Tactical Insight ||
|}

At level 20: [[Final Class Progression::Factotum 1 / Fighter 1 / Warblade 10 / Eternal Blade 8]]

==== Possible Homebrew Equipment ====

The equipment presented here is not needed for the build, but is a flavorful addition to bring the character closer to the concept.

*[[Bunny_Hood_%283.5e_Equipment%29|Bunny Hood]]
*[[Gale_Boomerang_%283.5e_Equipment%29|Gale Boomerang]]
*[[Hero%27s_Tunic_%283.5e_Equipment%29|Hero's Tunic]]
*[[Zora_Armor_%283.5e_Equipment%29|Zora Armor]]
Article Balance	High +
Author	Ghostwheel +
Final Class Progression	Factotum 1 / Fighter 1 / Warblade 10 / Eternal Blade 8 +
Identifier	3.5e Optimized Character Build +
Race	Fire Elf +
Rating	Unrated +
Summary	The Hero of Time excels as an adventurer, insightful in his knowledge of both combat and puzzles. (Based loosely on Link from the Zelda series.) +
Title	Hero of Time +