Question about what to build.

[Geonis]

Okay, I have several very good repeaters sitting in the banks of a few of my characters. My question is what kind of character to build knowing I plan on being repeater based.

Oh, I do have 32pt builds and pretty much at least 1 of all +1 tomes, but please don't include raid loot and/or +2/3 tomes, as this is unrealistic.

[teddok]

you can add 1 +2 tome at around LVL 10 to reflect 1750 favor.

[sigtrent]

I think bards are one of the best classes for repeaters. Your songs offer you a big damage bonus available to no other class for that weapon and there arn't many feats you really need to make the repeater work better. A couple levels of fighter might be a nice addition.

[teddok]

I think bards are one of the best classes for repeaters. Your songs offer you a big damage bonus available to no other class for that weapon and there arn't many feats you really need to make the repeater work better. A couple levels of fighter might be a nice addition.

i would have to agree with that.

[Geonis]

I think bards are one of the best classes for repeaters. Your songs offer you a big damage bonus available to no other class for that weapon and there arn't many feats you really need to make the repeater work better. A couple levels of fighter might be a nice addition.

Yeah, this was my original thought, but I have a Bard now that is all about the bow. I was trying to come up with something different, but I think you're probably right.

[Nymea]

thought of a human cleric with a lvl of fighter at level 1 just for the extra feats?

[Geonis]

thought of a human cleric with a lvl of fighter at level 1 just for the extra feats?

That doesn't really get the most out of the repeater.

[Geonis]

Okay, I'm leaning mostly towards something like:




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Level 14 Neutral Good Halfling Male
(1 Fighter \ 13 Bard)
Hit Points: 136
Spell Points: 564
BAB: 10\10\15\20
Fortitude: 9
Reflex: 14
Will: 8

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Modified Stats
(32 Point) (Level 1) (Level 14)
Strength 6 6
Dexterity 18 20
Constitution 14 14
Intelligence 8 8
Wisdom 8 8
Charisma 18 24

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Base Skills Modified Skills
Skills (Level 1) (Level 14)
Balance 4 5
Bluff 4 7
Concentration 2 2
Diplomacy 8 24
Disable Device n/a n/a
Haggle 8 23
Heal -1 -1
Hide 4 7
Intimidate 4 7
Jump -2 1
Listen 3 16
Move Silently 4 7
Open Lock n/a n/a
Perform 8 24
Repair -1 -1
Search -1 -1
Spot -1 -1
Swim -2 -2
Tumble n/a n/a
Use Magic Device 8 27

Level 1 (Bard)
Skill: Diplomacy (+4)
Skill: Haggle (+4)
Skill: Listen (+4)
Skill: Perform (+4)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell
Spell (1): Expeditious Retreat

Level 2 (Fighter)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Repeating Light Crossbow

Level 3 (Bard)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Rapid Reload
Spell (1): Hypnotism

Level 4 (Bard)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Perform (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2)
Spell (1): Charm Person

Level 5 (Bard)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (2): Blur
Spell (2): Suggestion

Level 6 (Bard)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Skill Focus: Use Magic Device
Spell (2): Soundburst
Spell (1): Otto's Resistable Dance

Level 7 (Bard)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)

Level 8 (Bard)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (3): Haste
Spell (3): Charm Monster
Spell (2): Glitterdust

Level 9 (Bard)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Spell Focus: Enchantment
Spell (3): Displacement

Level 10 (Bard)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)

Level 11 (Bard)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (4): Otto's Sphere of Dancing
Spell (4): Dominate Person
Spell (3): Crushing Despair

Level 12 (Bard)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons
Spell (4): Dimension Door

Level 13 (Bard)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)

Level 14 (Bard)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (5): Mass Suggestion
Spell (4): Hold Monster
Spell (5): Greater Heroism
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack III
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage III
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song I
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song II
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song III
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy I
Enhancement: Halfling Dexterity I
Enhancement: Halfling Dexterity II
Enhancement: Bard Diplomacy I
Enhancement: Bard Haggle I
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music I
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music II
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music III
Enhancement: Bard Charisma I
Enhancement: Bard Charisma II
Enhancement: Bard Charisma III
Enhancement: Bard Wand Mastery I
Enhancement: Bard Wand Mastery II

[Nymea]

very nice build there

[Geonis]

very nice build there

Thank you.

[tihocan]

Just a remark, in case you didn't know: 6 str halflings easily have encumbrance issues (halfling have a -25% carrying penalty).

[Talson]

If you don't want to roll up a bard you might want to consider rogue as a base class for your repeater build.

Take it easy
-Tal