Swashizard (3.5e Optimized Character Build)

Introduction

- Int to defense and attack.

- 19/20 wizard caster level with 4th level spells.

References

- Players Handbook

- Dungeon Master's Guide (For the Duelist prestige class)

- Complete Warrior (For the Swashbuckler class)

- Complete Mage (For the Abjurant Champion prestige class)

Game Rule Components

Attributes

Max Intelligence, Dexterity, Constitution and Strength in that order.

Race: Gray Elf:

+2 Intelligence and +2 Dexterity for -2 Constitution and -2 Strength.

Martial Proficiency with longsword, rapier, longbow (including composite longbow), and shortbow (including composite shortbow)

Progression

ECL	Class/HD/LA	Base Attack Bonus	Saving Throws			Feats	Class Features	Special
			Fort	Ref	Will
1	Wizard 1	0	0	2	0	Dodge	Summon Familiar (Weasel), Scribe Scroll	Spellcasting level 1
2	Swashbuckler 1	1	2	2	0		Weapon Finesse	Dexterity to melee attack
3	Swashbuckler 2	2	3	2	0	Mobility	Grace (Swashbuckler) +1
4	Wizard 2	3	3	3	0			Spellcasting level 2
5	Swashbuckler 3	4	3	4	1		Insightful strike	Intelligence to melee damage
6	Swashbuckler 4	5	4	4	1	Combat Casting
7	Abjurant Champion 1	6	4	6	1		Abjurant armor, Extended abjuration	Add Abjurant Champion class level to AC from Abjuration Spells, Spellcasting level 3
8	Abjurant Champion 2	7	4	7	1		Swift abjuration	Spellcasting level 4
9	Abjurant Champion 3	8	5	7	2	Spring Attack		Spellcasting level 5
10	Abjurant Champion 4	9	5	8	2		Arcane boost	Spellcasting level 6
11	Abjurant Champion 5	10	5	8	2		Martial Arcanist	Use Base Attack Bonus as caster level, Spellcasting level 7
12	Duelist 1	11	5	8	4	Combat Expertise	Canny defense	Add Intelligence to AC up to Duelist Class level
13	Duelist 2	12	5	8	5		Improved reaction +2
14	Duelist 3	13	6	9	5		Enhanced mobility
15	Duelist 4	14	6	9	6	Whirlwind Attack	Grace (Duelist)
16	Duelist 5	15	6	9	6		Precise strike +1d6
17	Duelist 6	16	7	10	7		Acrobatic charge
18	Duelist 7	17	7	10	7	Elusive target	Elaborate parry	Duelist Class Level to AC when fighting defensively
19	Duelist 8	18	7	10	8		Improved reaction +4
20	Duelist 9	19	8	11	8		Deflect Arrows

Highlights

<- How and why this build works ->

The high Base Attack Bonus and good AC options keeps you relevant on the frontline, while the added benefit of Wizard spell casting gives you versatility both in and out of combat.

Casting Abjuration spells as swift actions means that you don't have to spend a round buffing up before wading into the fray.

Focus on Shield[1] for easy +4/+9 AC boost and simple attacks or touch spells for damage,

Munchkin-Size Me

<- Take it to the next level ->

Side Notes

<- overview of additional info about this build ->

Limitations

You need to be an elf or other race that gives a martial proficiency to enter Abjurant Champion early without wasting a feat

DM Counters

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

Miscellaneous

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

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