Bard idea

[BigCheese]

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Sharpstrings The enchanter
Level 20 Neutral Good Human Male
(2 Fighter \ 2 Barbarian \ 16 Bard)
Hit Points: 326
Spell Points: 790
BAB: 16\16\21\26\26
Fortitude: 14
Reflex: 9
Will: 9

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Modified Stats
(32 Point) (Level 1) (Level 20)
Strength 16 20
Dexterity 8 8
Constitution 14 16
Intelligence 8 8
Wisdom 8 8
Charisma 18 27

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 1
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 1
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 1

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Base Skills Modified Skills
Skills (Level 1) (Level 20)
Balance -1 -1
Bluff 5 8
Concentration 7 22
Diplomacy 5 8
Disable Device n/a n/a
Haggle 9 27
Heal -1 -1
Hide -1 -1
Intimidate 5 12
Jump 8 21
Listen -1 -1
Move Silently -1 -1
Open Lock n/a n/a
Perform 9 32
Repair -1 -1
Search -1 -1
Spot -1 -1
Swim 4 5
Tumble 3 19
Use Magic Device 9 31

Level 1 (Bard)
Feat: (Human Bonus) Spell Focus: Enchantment
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 2 (Bard)


Level 3 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Focus: Enchantment


Level 4 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons


Level 5 (Bard)


Level 6 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 7 (Bard)


Level 8 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Power Attack


Level 9 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Mental Toughness


Level 10 (Bard)


Level 11 (Bard)


Level 12 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Empower Healing Spell


Level 13 (Bard)


Level 14 (Bard)


Level 15 (Barbarian)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell


Level 16 (Barbarian)


Level 17 (Bard)


Level 18 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 19 (Bard)


Level 20 (Bard)
Enhancement: Barbarian Extend Rage I
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song I
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song II
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song III
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery 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: Bard Warchanter I
Enhancement: Bard Warchanter II
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Strength I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Improved Perform I
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Song I
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Song II
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Song III
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Incredible Song I
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Incredible Song II
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Incredible Song III
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic I
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic II
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic III
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic IV
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: Fighter Strength I
Enhancement: Barbarian Toughness I

[BigCheese]

Any feedback is welcome, i have not made the toon yet, but the overall goal is to be able to DPS and keep myself buffed and healed, I don't think this toon with have a problem with endgame content. And should be able to heal and buff everyone to his hearts content.

[karl_k0ch]

Any feedback is welcome, i have not made the toon yet, but the overall goal is to be able to DPS and keep myself buffed and healed, I don't think this toon with have a problem with endgame content. And should be able to heal and buff everyone to his hearts content.

Here's what I'd do:

- I wouldn't run a non-pure Bard as a healer, as you are lacking a bit of SP by splashing. But if you have some experience, go for it.
- drop the spell focuses, as you are more a melee than a caster.
- If going THF, pick up the THF feats. If interested in best melee dps for a warchanter, go for TWF'd Khopeshes.
- I'd read the Ghengis Khan build, which seems to be similar to what you are planning to do: http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=242633
- I'd post in either of the Specialist or the Custom Build sections, rather than the unspecific "classes" forum

[Valindria]

Here's what I'd do:
- I'd post in either of the Specialist or the Custom Build sections, rather than the unspecific "classes" forum

I agree.

[unbongwah]

The only reason to go CHA-based on a bard is to focus on Enhantment spells; and the best way to make an Enchant Bard is to stay pure Spellsinger for capstone (+2 CHA, +2 Spell Pen, +2 Enchant DCs) and max Spell Pen.

Virtually every other bard goes melee-focused (a few go ranged like my Bardcher); you can still do your fair share of buffing & healing that way, too.

[BigCheese]

Here's what I'd do:

- I wouldn't run a non-pure Bard as a healer, as you are lacking a bit of SP by splashing. But if you have some experience, go for it.
- drop the spell focuses, as you are more a melee than a caster.
- If going THF, pick up the THF feats. If interested in best melee dps for a warchanter, go for TWF'd Khopeshes.


I dont really want to go TWF, and if i did i would most likely use bastard swords. But i like the idea, if it was a different toon. And yeah, i can see how the lack of SP would make me a less capable healer, but im not ment to replace the healers, just kinda there as a backup. I wanna max my DPS with self healing and Buffing. Lower levels are somewhat troubleing on this toon as well. Might consider revision. Thanks for the input guys! :D