Elven 13 Ranger 7 Monk Ninja I Tempest II

[macadope]

I have been interested in the Ninja Spy, and I love my Ranger. I am considering this build, and I would like some feed back as I have never played a monk. The idea is high AC, self displacing, self healing and fast attack speed. He would dual wield MinII and LitII short swords, and possibly stat damagers(W/E, W/P)

Thanks in advance for any input or tips.

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Level 20 Lawful Good Elf Male
(7 Monk \ 13 Ranger)
Hit Points: 314
Spell Points: 238
BAB: 18\18\23\28\28
Fortitude: 16
Reflex: 19
Will: 13

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Modified Stats
(32 Point) (Level 1) (Level 20)
Strength 16 23
Dexterity 16 23
Constitution 14 16
Intelligence 8 10
Wisdom 14 18
Charisma 8 10

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 7
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 7
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 7
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7
+2 Tome of Wisdom used at level 7
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 7

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Base Skills Modified Skills
Skills (Level 1) (Level 20)
Balance 3 17
Bluff -1 0
Concentration 6 28
Diplomacy -1 0
Disable Device n/a n/a
Haggle -1 0
Heal 2 4
Hide 7 28
Intimidate -1 0
Jump 7 29
Listen 2 6
Move Silently 7 26
Open Lock n/a n/a
Perform n/a n/a
Repair -1 0
Search -1 2
Spot 6 24
Swim 3 6
Tumble n/a 10
Use Magic Device n/a n/a

Level 1 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Dodge
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Undead


Level 2 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Toughness


Level 3 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Mobility


Level 4 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Toughness


Level 5 (Ranger)


Level 6 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Path) Path of Inevitable Dominion: Fists of Darkness
Feat: (Selected) Spring Attack


Level 7 (Ranger)


Level 8 (Monk)


Level 9 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider


Level 10 (Monk)


Level 11 (Ranger)


Level 12 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Piercing Weapons
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Power Attack


Level 13 (Ranger)


Level 14 (Monk)


Level 15 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Least Dragonmark of Shadow


Level 16 (Ranger)


Level 17 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Dragon


Level 18 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Lesser Dragonmark of Shadow


Level 19 (Ranger)


Level 20 (Ranger)
Enhancement: Ranger Energy Resistence Boost I
Enhancement: Ranger Sprint Boost I
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity II
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Attack I
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Damage I
Enhancement: Extra Dragonmark Use I
Enhancement: Extra Dragonmark Use II
Enhancement: Static Charge
Enhancement: Way of the Patient Tortoise I
Enhancement: Way of the Patient Tortoise II
Enhancement: Monk Ninja Spy I
Enhancement: Monk Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Winter's Touch
Enhancement: Adept of Wind
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Attack I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage III
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Defense I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Defense II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Resistance I
Enhancement: Ranger Tempest I
Enhancement: Ranger Tempest II
Enhancement: Monk Balance I
Enhancement: Monk Jump I
Enhancement: Monk Jump II
Enhancement: Monk Tumble I
Enhancement: Monk Tumble II
Enhancement: Ranger Devotion I
Enhancement: Ranger Devotion II
Enhancement: Ranger Energy of the Wild I
Enhancement: Ranger Dexterity I
Enhancement: Ranger Dexterity II
Enhancement: Ranger Dexterity III
Enhancement: Monk Wisdom I
Enhancement: Monk Wisdom II



*The Reason for the Valenar Enhancements, is because this would be a +5 LR from my 18Ranger/2Monk who already has 2 Min2 Schimis

[FuzzyDuck81]

Looks good - i've got a kensai version im levelling (monk 7 fighter 12 1 wiz - wiz splash for extend spell) and its a lot of fun - the main difference is that yours will have more versatility through spells, skillpoints & ability to use bows (plus probably better reflex saves for evasion) rather than the increased HP & baseline dps with the shortswords (not taking into account favoured enemies) that my kensai has. You might even want to consider adding the wizard level if it doesnt detract from your other abilities as the free metamagic feat will benefit your ranger spells as well as doubling the effectiveness of those displacements.

shame about the scimmies you've already got - you wont be centered with them so will lose out on the ability use stances (especially wind, with its increase to doublestrike chance) & build ki for strikes, healing meditation & shadow fade while wielding them, but once you get the greensteel shortswords you'll be laughing.

Also its a bit of a shame theres no space to fit in the 3rd tier of the dragonmarks - it isnt too amazing in itself (though handy situationally) but it gives 2 extra displacements per rest which are very useful. With the build as posted, i'd probably take the 1st tier at 1st level in place of dodge & drop one of the toughness feats from the monk levels and take dodge there instead, then just get the other marks in the later levels, especially since its an LR not playing it as you level.

[unbongwah]

Please don't crosspost (http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=274381) the same build to multiple forums - at least not within 10 minutes of each other. It's considered a forum faux pas; plus it fractures any discussions about your build. Thanks.

[macadope]

sorry bout that, i thought i put in in the wrong place the first time...won't happen again

[Jamma]

With the proposed build, your TWF will be up to 170% by level 12, then it will jump to 200% by level 19.

Alternatively, you could front load 12 of your ranger levels so your TWF was at 200% at level 12. I would posit the 30% more hits will vastly outweigh the slight benefits you're receiving from Ninja I for levels 12-19.

Also, the 13th level of ranger is useless per your enhancements list. The only thing worthwhile would be favored enemy damage IV, which you're not taking. I'd go with an 8th level of monk for the resists, or splash another class in there.

[Hurak]

Quick question: The Ranger lvl 3 Diehard qualify the monk for Shintao? Would think so, just checking for someone who may have already gone this route...