Dwarf Halbredier

[Twisted-Indoctrine]

Alright so I'm poking around on the server after a few years absence and I've seen a lot of changes have happened. Also gear prices are much much cheaper on the auctions now so gear dependent classes are much less difficult to sort out.

That said I'm looking to build a warrior type PC. Dwarf who uses a halberd.

I'm wondering what the best route might be for this sort of set up.

My only request for the build be that the stats not be totally munchkin. I don't really want more than one stat below 10 as it becomes a pain to role play a character who is effectively a drooling escaped mental care patient outside of combat. Yet I still want a relatively well balanced character offensively and defensively.

Is fighter or barbarian the better route to go? Should I grab dwarven defender thus being lawful? Or should I go the barbarian annointed knight route? Which one's going to pan out better for the balanced mix of beat down and remain standing gameplay? If DD route would rogue levels be a better investment than say man at arms?

Also what particular vendor gear, if any, is widely considered essential for melee types whomping out with two-handers these days? And where might it be found?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[Theodore01]

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