Xyfiel
08-23-2009, 12:20 PM
This is my lastest Bard build. It isn't uber or anything, just an attempt to have fun as a Virtuoso and be useful in the new content. I had one I leveled during mod4, and this one has a lot more dps and similiar casting ability. I don't how it will work out for DDOEU, but I wanted to make a bard and have a warchanter already. I decided on a melee build instead of a caster build after long contemplation. It plays like a Warchanter for dps, with some casting ability and heavy use of the new enthrallment for zerging/soloing. Anyway, I am out of town for 6 weeks, so going from memory here. Character is level 8 currently. If you are looking for a decent Virtuoso, hopefully this works for you.
Xywanna Rock
Human TN Bard20
[36]17str +5levels+4tome+6item+2rage+1exceptional+1litany
[26]15dex +3tome+6item
[26]13con +3tome+6item+2rage+1human+1litany
8int
[18]8wis +3tome+6item+1litany
[34]14cha +4tome+3enh+6item+3exceptional(as needed)+1human+1litany+2capstone
Numbers change based on ability to acquire +4 tomes and litany, use exceptional rings, dt armor, and human adaptability to keep even stats.
Hps: 437
20base+10DV+30gfl+45shroud+160Con+120Bard+22toughn ess+30enhancement
Sps: 1073
405base+150wizVI+20enh+150shroud+348cha
Feats:
twf(1), extend(1), khopesh(3), sf perform(6), itwf(9), imp crit(12), gtwf(15), power attack(18)
Change imp crit to toughness once you make 2 min II khopeshes
Skills:
haggle, umd, perform, balance, concentration, jump, tumble(1)
Umd: 23ranks+6shroud+12cha+4gh+1chant=46
Perform: 23ranks+6shroud+12cha+4gh+1chant+3feat+2PrE+2enhan cement+15item=68
Enough Umd to use any item/scroll in game, and enough perform that mobs need a 49 will save to need lower then a 20 to save enthrall.
Enhancements:
Con I, Cha I, HV II, Imp recovery I, Cha III, wand mastery I, +20 sps, toughness III, IA III, ID III, Lingering IV, perform II, Virtuoso, extend song II, motd, motm, forgetting something...
Saves: 24/31/27
6/12/12Bard, 5/5/5resist, 1/1/1alchemical, 4/5/5Gh & haste & rage, 8/8/4stats
AC: use mithril chain shirt and pots until Gianthold, then don't bother
To hit: 34, 39 with Divine power clicky
15bab+1haste+7IC+2IG+5weapon+13str+1chant-5power attack-4twf
Damage: I figure one tier lower then the max a bard can obtain
Spell Pen: 25, compared to wiz/sorc 29 maxed out
20levels+2capstone+3item
Spell DC: 31 for Ottos/Charm Mass
10base+6spell+2capstone+12cha+1item
Just swap from Min II's to a greater spell pen VI and +9 Cha weapons, swap bards cloak for napkin. Now you can cast decently.
Songs: 28 total, 8:40 buff songs, 5:15 Enthrallment
20levels+2enhancement+3Virtuoso+2capstone+1Bard new item
4:00+80%lingering+20%capstone+10%Virtuoso
2:30+80%lingering+20%capstone+10%Virtuoso
Spells:
ottos, mass charm, ottos sphere for cc, both mass cures, rest buffs
In conclusion:
With max song attack, damage, length, and plenty of them, buffs are great. Dps isn't kensai/Tempest/FB high, but great for a Bard. Enthrallment is great CC on anything not immune, especially with a chance to not break on damage. Casting isn't totally gimp. Once I find a way to fit in extra song IV, I can swap sf perform for maximize, giving decent healing capability as well. Waiting on all new item info before I figure out which slots.
Xywanna Rock
Human TN Bard20
[36]17str +5levels+4tome+6item+2rage+1exceptional+1litany
[26]15dex +3tome+6item
[26]13con +3tome+6item+2rage+1human+1litany
8int
[18]8wis +3tome+6item+1litany
[34]14cha +4tome+3enh+6item+3exceptional(as needed)+1human+1litany+2capstone
Numbers change based on ability to acquire +4 tomes and litany, use exceptional rings, dt armor, and human adaptability to keep even stats.
Hps: 437
20base+10DV+30gfl+45shroud+160Con+120Bard+22toughn ess+30enhancement
Sps: 1073
405base+150wizVI+20enh+150shroud+348cha
Feats:
twf(1), extend(1), khopesh(3), sf perform(6), itwf(9), imp crit(12), gtwf(15), power attack(18)
Change imp crit to toughness once you make 2 min II khopeshes
Skills:
haggle, umd, perform, balance, concentration, jump, tumble(1)
Umd: 23ranks+6shroud+12cha+4gh+1chant=46
Perform: 23ranks+6shroud+12cha+4gh+1chant+3feat+2PrE+2enhan cement+15item=68
Enough Umd to use any item/scroll in game, and enough perform that mobs need a 49 will save to need lower then a 20 to save enthrall.
Enhancements:
Con I, Cha I, HV II, Imp recovery I, Cha III, wand mastery I, +20 sps, toughness III, IA III, ID III, Lingering IV, perform II, Virtuoso, extend song II, motd, motm, forgetting something...
Saves: 24/31/27
6/12/12Bard, 5/5/5resist, 1/1/1alchemical, 4/5/5Gh & haste & rage, 8/8/4stats
AC: use mithril chain shirt and pots until Gianthold, then don't bother
To hit: 34, 39 with Divine power clicky
15bab+1haste+7IC+2IG+5weapon+13str+1chant-5power attack-4twf
Damage: I figure one tier lower then the max a bard can obtain
Spell Pen: 25, compared to wiz/sorc 29 maxed out
20levels+2capstone+3item
Spell DC: 31 for Ottos/Charm Mass
10base+6spell+2capstone+12cha+1item
Just swap from Min II's to a greater spell pen VI and +9 Cha weapons, swap bards cloak for napkin. Now you can cast decently.
Songs: 28 total, 8:40 buff songs, 5:15 Enthrallment
20levels+2enhancement+3Virtuoso+2capstone+1Bard new item
4:00+80%lingering+20%capstone+10%Virtuoso
2:30+80%lingering+20%capstone+10%Virtuoso
Spells:
ottos, mass charm, ottos sphere for cc, both mass cures, rest buffs
In conclusion:
With max song attack, damage, length, and plenty of them, buffs are great. Dps isn't kensai/Tempest/FB high, but great for a Bard. Enthrallment is great CC on anything not immune, especially with a chance to not break on damage. Casting isn't totally gimp. Once I find a way to fit in extra song IV, I can swap sf perform for maximize, giving decent healing capability as well. Waiting on all new item info before I figure out which slots.