The way a lot of disputes are settled in our region of the game world is through 'gentlemen's duels', and in these duels the opponents start out right next to eachother. Of course, this lead to someone having a Samurai2/Warblade4/Iaijutsu Master 10 with 18 charisma, max ranks and skill focus in Iaijutsu Focus, an insane initiative modifier, and whos very limited selection of magic items includes a belt of battle and a katana with the haste enchantment. that was an awesome idea though) and have a houseruled Quick Sheath feat. We are playing in a very low magic campaign (only thing stopping me from getting a Foresight item, even a 1/day use one. I didnt explain it earlier cause the setup is LONG and I was running short on time, but I got time now. If you don't like Strike of Perfect Clarity (some people say it sucks), you could take Girallon Windmill Flesh Rip instead.Īlright, thanks a lot guys, now I have a much narrowed down pool of maneuvers to consider.Īlso, the flat-footed thing is to get around Iaijutsu Focus cheese. It's a pity to miss out on White Raven Tactics, so you could consider squeezing it in. It might also be worth spending 3000 gp on an Amulet to get the Devoted Spirit 'Shield Block' counter, even though Maneuvers Readied are already a scarce resource. It's just too good with two-weapon fighting (and a shield is a weapon for goodness' sake, take Improved Shield Bash and Agile Shield Fighter! And STORMGUARD WARRIOR!) You can see I couldn't resist mixing in some Tiger Claw. Tiger Claw: Pouncing Charge, Raging Mongoose Iron Heart: Wall of Blades, Iron Heart Surge, Adamantine Hurricane, Iron Heart Endurance, Strike of Perfect Clarity Stances: Punishing Stance, Hunter's Sense, Pearl of Black Doubt, Stance of Alacrityĭiamond Mind: Moment of Perfect Mind, Greater Insightful Strike, Rapid Counter, Avalanche of Blades, Moment of Alacrity, Diamond Nightmare Blade, Time Stands Still For a weapon-and-board, Iron Heart/Diamond Mind-focused Warblade 20, I'd probably end up with a maneuver selection like:

3.5 warblade maneuvers