32 Point HORC DPS Monster

[SiliconScout]

Hey there looking for a HORC barb, with solid DPS and survivability. This is what I came up with (but he's pure), not adverse to splashing it (2 or 4 levels of FTR seems best) but would need a good reason to. Please give me that reason! =)

This is what I came up with, any recommendations are welcome though. DPS is his main focus but he needs to be survivable. He'd start at 4th with a Canifex and 3 rage clickie. That would give him 3 x2 rages per rest at 1.5 minutes or so at 4th level.



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Level 20 Chaotic Neutral Half-Orc Male
(20 Barbarian)
Hit Points: 340
Spell Points: 0
BAB: 20\20\25\30\30
Fortitude: 16
Reflex: 7
Will: 5

Starting Ending Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Base Stats Modified Stats
(32 Point) (Level 1) (Level 20) (Level 20)
Strength 20 24 28
Dexterity 10 12 12
Constitution 16 16 18
Intelligence 10 10 10
Wisdom 8 8 8
Charisma 6 6 6

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 1

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Base Skills Modified Skills
Skills (Level 1) (Level 20)
Balance 3 12
Bluff -2 -2
Concentration 3 4
Diplomacy -2 -2
Disable Device n/a n/a
Haggle -2 -2
Heal -1 -1
Hide 1 1
Intimidate -2 -2
Jump 7 34
Listen -1 -1
Move Silently 1 1
Open Lock n/a n/a
Perform n/a n/a
Repair 0 0
Search 0 0
Spot 1 10
Swim 5 10
Tumble 2 2
Use Magic Device 0 8

Level 1 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+2)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Skill: Spot (+2)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2)
Feat: (Selected) Two Handed Fighting
Enhancement: Barbarian Damage Reduction Boost I
Enhancement: Barbarian Sprint Boost I
Enhancement: Orcish Melee Damage I


Level 2 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Enhancement: Barbarian Extend Rage I
Enhancement: Barbarian Extra Rage I
Enhancement: Barbarian Constitution I


Level 3 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack
Enhancement: Barbarian Improved Damage Reduction I
Enhancement: Orcish Strength I


Level 4 (Barbarian)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Attack I
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Rage I


Level 5 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Enhancement: Barbarian Damage Boost I
Enhancement: Barbarian Damage Boost II
Enhancement: Barbarian Extend Rage II
Enhancement: Orcish Great Weapon Aptitude I


Level 6 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Cleave
Enhancement: Barbarian Frenzied Berserker I


Level 7 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Enhancement: Barbarian Damage Boost III


Level 8 (Barbarian)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Enhancement: Barbarian Improved Damage Reduction II


Level 9 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Attack II
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Rage II
Enhancement: Orcish Power Attack I


Level 10 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Enhancement: Barbarian Constitution II


Level 11 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Enhancement: Barbarian Extend Rage III


Level 12 (Barbarian)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Handed Fighting
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Attack III
Enhancement: Barbarian Frenzied Berserker II


Level 13 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Rage III


Level 14 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Enhancement: Orcish Fury I
Enhancement: Orcish Melee Damage II


Level 15 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Handed Fighting
Enhancement: Barbarian Damage Boost IV


Level 16 (Barbarian)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Enhancement: Barbarian Extend Rage IV


Level 17 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Enhancement: Barbarian Extra Rage II
Enhancement: Orcish Extra Action Boost I
Enhancement: Orcish Power Rage I


Level 18 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Stunning Blow
Enhancement: Barbarian Frenzied Berserker III


Level 19 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Rage IV


Level 20 (Barbarian)
Skill: Jump (+3)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Enhancement: Barbarian Might
Enhancement: Orcish Strength II

[Thrudh]

Pretty much the standard Half-orc barbarian

High STR
High CON

Power Attack
Cleave
THF x3
IC: Slash
Stunning Blow

Very solid build... The only think I would suggest is to get Stunning Blow much much earlier... It's a fun useful feat that gives you SOMETHING to do other than swing swing swing. You can put off GTHF until 18...

[SiliconScout]

So what about tossing Stunning Blow before ITWF as well? Anyone think there is a big difference there?

[SiliconScout]

Anyone have any idea if it hurts the DPS to splash in 2 Ftr levels for the extra feats and heavy armour prof?

[Viren1]

2 ftr levels gives you +1 str and haste boost along with 2 feats, but costs you +2str from might capstone and mighty rage (another +2 str from memory)

Dont splash more than 2 levels of anythign on a barb, not worth loosing the third teir of frenzy beserker

[SiliconScout]

Hmm so giving up 3 str which is effectively +3 dmg with my TWF.

I could take wpn focus (helps with the POW attack) say an extra toughness or great cleave. that's hard to say if it's worth if for sure.

Will have to think on that one.

Think I will move stunning blow in front of ITWF though.

[Forzah]

Define survivability. I don't think a toon without any saves is really survivable.

[Crystalizer]

Hmm so giving up 3 str which is effectively +3 dmg with my TWF.

I could take wpn focus (helps with the POW attack) say an extra toughness or great cleave. that's hard to say if it's worth if for sure.

Will have to think on that one.

Think I will move stunning blow in front of ITWF though.

weapon focus is only +1 tohit, doesn't worth it, that feat is only used when required like warchanters and kensai fighters. greater cleave cooldown is quite long and the feat is not quite relevant, at least less than stunning blow i would say.

[Khanyth]

Go pure barb, don't look back, and enjoy the carnage.

[SiliconScout]

Yeah I think I will stay pure Barb. Moving up the Stunning Blow is probably prudent, gives me 2 tactics against the casters (trip and Stun) and they are the real problem for me!

Is 340 enough "base" HP?

With a +6 con item that is going to add another 60 so at a minimum that is 400.

Tack in the extra 80 for raging and he's sitting at 480.

Will probably have a greater false life to so that is +30

So 510 Hp. Is that enough or do I have to fix in more toughness somewhere?

[Khanyth]

Yeah I think I will stay pure Barb. Moving up the Stunning Blow is probably prudent, gives me 2 tactics against the casters (trip and Stun) and they are the real problem for me!

Is 340 enough "base" HP?

With a +6 con item that is going to add another 60 so at a minimum that is 400.

Tack in the extra 80 for raging and he's sitting at 480.

Will probably have a greater false life to so that is +30

So 510 Hp. Is that enough or do I have to fix in more toughness somewhere?

You're good. I have less than that and I survive.