Epic Axe Maiden (dwarf ftr 20 Kensai for U14)

[unbongwah]

This build's pretty simple by my usual standards: dwarven greataxe Kensai focused on DPS & tactics (Stunning Blow, Imp Sunder, Imp Trip) with lots of HPs and enough CON to take epic Toughness (base 18 + 3 tome) as well as Overwhelming Critical (hence Cleave & GC). Also includes the de-gimped Power Crit. Hoping she can be combined with Dwarven Defender when it finally comes out; probably need to revisit feats etc. at that point. Started out DEX 11 (+2 tome) with the intention of squeezing in D/M/SA/Whirlwind chain for fun, decided it was (still) too expensive to be worthwhile, but didn't change DEX (pretending AC is worthwhile again). Not sure Imp Trip is worth the 2-feat-&-3-stat-pt cost, but what the heck. Apart from that, anybody see any glaring oversights on my part?

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 03.12.02
DDO Character Planner Home Page (http://www.rjcyberware.com/DDO)

Level 20 True Neutral Dwarf Female
(20 Fighter)
Hit Points: 422
Spell Points: 0
BAB: 20\20\25\30\30
Fortitude: 18
Reflex: 7
Will: 6

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Modified Stats
(32 Point) (Level 1) (Level 20)
Strength 18 29
Dexterity 11 13
Constitution 18 22
Intelligence 11 13
Wisdom 8 10
Charisma 6 8

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
+3 Tome of Strength used at level 20
+3 Tome of Constitution used at level 20

Level 1 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Two Handed Fighting


Level 2 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons


Level 3 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 4 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Specialization: Slashing Weapons


Level 5 (Fighter)


Level 6 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Two Handed Fighting
Feat: (Selected) Stunning Blow


Level 7 (Fighter)


Level 8 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 9 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Combat Expertise


Level 10 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Trip


Level 11 (Fighter)


Level 12 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Handed Fighting
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Weapon Specialization: Slashing Weapons


Level 13 (Fighter)


Level 14 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Cleave


Level 15 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Sunder


Level 16 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons


Level 17 (Fighter)


Level 18 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Power Critical
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Superior Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons


Level 19 (Fighter)


Level 20 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Great Cleave
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost II
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost III
Enhancement: Fighter Extra Action Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost II
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost III
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost IV
Enhancement: Fighter Weapon Alacrity
Enhancement: Dwarven Axe Damage I
Enhancement: Dwarven Axe Damage II
Enhancement: Dwarven Constitution I
Enhancement: Dwarven Tactics I
Enhancement: Dwarven Tactics II
Enhancement: Kensei Greataxe Mastery I
Enhancement: Kensei Greataxe Mastery II
Enhancement: Kensei Greataxe Mastery III
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy I
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy II
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy III
Enhancement: Fighter Kensei I
Enhancement: Fighter Kensei II
Enhancement: Fighter Kensei III
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Stunning Blow) I
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Trip) I
Enhancement: Fighter Greataxe Specialization I
Enhancement: Fighter Greataxe Specialization II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness III
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength II
Enhancement: Fighter Strength III
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness II
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness III

[unbongwah]

Here's a different take based on the classic Archon (http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=244172) combo: ftr 12 / barb 6 / rogue 2. Gives up a few feats, Kensai III & ftr capstone for UMD, 1D6+3 sneak atk, Evasion, and Frenzied Berserker I. [Could also take arty splash instead of rogue, particularly if you want to wear hvy armor instead of med.] Still works w/out INT tome too; just lose some of those extra pts in Balance. So the only tome that's actually required is +3 CON for Epic Toughness.

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 03.12.02
DDO Character Planner Home Page (http://www.rjcyberware.com/DDO)

Level 20 True Neutral Dwarf Female
(12 Fighter \ 6 Barbarian \ 2 Rogue)
Hit Points: 406
Spell Points: 0
BAB: 19\19\24\29\29
Fortitude: 19
Reflex: 11
Will: 6

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Modified Stats
(32 Point) (Level 1) (Level 20)
Strength 18 29
Dexterity 12 14
Constitution 18 22
Intelligence 10 12
Wisdom 8 10
Charisma 6 8

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
+3 Tome of Strength used at level 20
+3 Tome of Constitution used at level 20

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Base Skills Modified Skills
Skills (Level 1) (Level 20)
Balance 5 20
Bluff -2 1
Concentration 4 8
Diplomacy -2 1
Disable Device 4 5
Haggle -2 -1
Heal -1 0
Hide 1 2
Intimidate 2 24
Jump 7 12
Listen -1 0
Move Silently 1 2
Open Lock 5 6
Perform n/a n/a
Repair 0 1
Search 4 7
Spot 3 4
Swim 4 9
Tumble 2 3
Use Magic Device 2 22

Level 1 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+4)
Skill: Disable Device (+4)
Skill: Intimidate (+4)
Skill: Jump (+3)
Skill: Open Lock (+4)
Skill: Search (+4)
Skill: Spot (+4)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 2 (Fighter)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Two Handed Fighting


Level 3 (Barbarian)
Skill: Intimidate (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 4 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons


Level 5 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+2)


Level 6 (Fighter)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Stunning Blow
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Specialization: Slashing Weapons


Level 7 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+2)


Level 8 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Two Handed Fighting
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost II
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Attack I
Enhancement: Dwarven Axe Damage I
Enhancement: Dwarven Axe Damage II
Enhancement: Kensei Greataxe Mastery I
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy I
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy II
Enhancement: Fighter Kensei I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength II
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness II


Level 9 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 10 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Sunder


Level 11 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 12 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Two Handed Fighting


Level 13 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+5)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+3)


Level 14 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 15 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Cleave
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Weapon Specialization: Slashing Weapons
Enhancement: Fighter Extra Action Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost II
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost III
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost IV
Enhancement: Dwarven Spell Defense I
Enhancement: Dwarven Spell Defense II
Enhancement: Dwarven Tactics I
Enhancement: Kensei Greataxe Mastery II
Enhancement: Fighter Kensei II
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Sunder) I
Enhancement: Fighter Greataxe Specialization I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength III
Enhancement: Rogue Wand and Scroll Mastery I


Level 16 (Barbarian)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 17 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 18 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Great Cleave


Level 19 (Barbarian)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 20 (Barbarian)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Barbarian Damage Boost I
Enhancement: Barbarian Damage Boost II
Enhancement: Barbarian Extend Rage I
Enhancement: Barbarian Extend Rage II
Enhancement: Barbarian Extra Rage I
Enhancement: Barbarian Extra Rage II
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Attack II
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Rage I
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Rage II
Enhancement: Barbarian Frenzied Berserker I
Enhancement: Dwarven Constitution I

[die]

The only thing i dont like about build's that start with stat's less than 9 or 8 if you have a +3 tome is you will become helpless while drinking silver flame pots

now yes there are was too counter that with buff pots but i find that it is annoying and the best way is too not have too buff while in a jam and you need a heal just being able too slam a pot. but im old hehe i build all my fighter types now with a min of 9 or 8 so i can get too 11 with tomes thats just me tho i solo alot and even while in groups i rarely have too be healed

[unbongwah]

I always forget about Silver Flame pots because, well, I loathe running most of the Necro quests which you have to do to hit 400 SF favor. [Plus the hope for the second build is that she can keep herself going with Heal scrolls, although w/out Concentration that becomes a bit, umm, tricky to pull off mid-fight.]

[die]

I always forget about Silver Flame pots because, well, I loathe running most of the Necro quests which you have to do to hit 400 SF favor. [Plus the hope for the second build is that she can keep herself going with Heal scrolls, although w/out Concentration that becomes a bit, umm, tricky to pull off mid-fight.]

Heal scrolls would be nice but it's been my experiance that with that low of a charisma you will be switching out items running around and trying too heal your self , i always felt it too be a pain. My idea of a good healing self suff toon is one who is in combat mode and heal mode with out having too change gear. but that is just me and in now way is the last word best of luck to you in all your monster killing and looting

[LeslieWest_GuitarGod]

Top build really similar to my original fighter build. Thats a killer build that cant go wrong. One thing tho, why power critical?

[unbongwah]

One thing tho, why power critical?
Finally got an upgrade in U14 so it functions like a +2 Seeker bonus (thank the Lord of Blades!): "Provides a +2 bonus to confirm critical hits and a +2 bonus to critical hit damage (before multipliers are applied)." For a DPS-focused Kensai, seems like it's a no-brainer now. :)

Unless of course it's broken like so much else in U14. :rolleyes:

Although it does occur to me that perhaps I should take advantage of that DEX 11 + 2 tome to add Precision; I presume there will be times when -25% fortification is more useful than the dmg bonus from Power Atk. But I'd like to see someone who's crunched the numbers before I change the build; DPS calcs are not my forte.