savingsoul
03-22-2013, 01:40 PM
This build functions like a traditional 10k stars/manyshot monkcher arcane archer (AA), but with the ability to stun at a distance. It also gets the additional benefits of Shintao III and 18 levels of monk.
My sorcerer is approaching level 20 and I have been considering reincarnating her into an AA ever since I heard that the arcane prodigy past life feat allows you to bypass the need for a class and level with magical training.
The initial appeal was that you could create a Kensei III AA, but as many people familiar with monkchers knew, you can get better dps by combining 10k stars with manyshot than you can get with manyshot alone. This lead some people to reconsider builds like Monkcheri Amour (see my signature), especially 1 Druid - 7 Monk - 12 Fighter, which gives a nice damage boost via ram's might. However, as one can see, the Druid variation of Monkcheri Amour does not really take advantage of the arcane prodigy feat, as the Druid class fulfills the magical training requirement, and you can simply take the mental toughness feat rather than the arcane prodigy feat.
So the following question remains: What is the best way of taking advantage of the arcane prodigy feat for an arcane archer build?
Well, here is one attempt to answer that question.
I'm seeking advice as I approach reincarnation, so any input would be greatly appreciated.
I give you Cupid's Beau - Manyshot/10k Stars Arcane Archer w/ Quivering Palm & Kukan Do (Stunning at a Distance)
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Cupid's Beau (2Rgr-18M)
Level 25 Lawful Good Half-Elf Male
(18 Monk \ 2 Ranger \ 5 Epic)
Hit Points: 352
Spell Points: 2220554
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 17
Reflex: 19
Will: 18
Starting Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Modified Stats
(34 Point) (Level 1) (Level 25)
Strength 14 17
Dexterity 16 20
Constitution 14 17
Intelligence 8 10
Wisdom 14 25
Charisma 14 17
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 11
+3 Tome of Dexterity used at level 11
+3 Tome of Constitution used at level 11
+3 Tome of Wisdom used at level 11
+3 Tome of Charisma used at level 11
Level 1 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider
Feat: (Half-Elf Dilettante) Half-Elf Dilettante: Rogue
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Sorcerer
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Bow Strength
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Elven Keen Senses
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Elven Mixed Heritage
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Elven Social Graces (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Immunity to Sleep
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Trip
Feat: (Automatic) Wild Empathy
Level 2 (Ranger)
Feat: (Automatic) Rapid Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Two Weapon Fighting
Level 3 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Toughness
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Ranged Weapons
Feat: (Automatic) AC Bonus
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Breezes
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Candles
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Pebbles
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Puddles
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Kama
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Shuriken
Feat: (Automatic) Finishing Moves
Feat: (Automatic) Flurry of Blows
Feat: (Automatic) Unarmed Strike
Level 4 (Monk)
Ability Raise: WIS
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Stunning Fist
Feat: (Automatic) Evasion
Feat: (Automatic) Meditation
Level 5 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Path) Path of Harmonious Balance: Fists of Light
Feat: (Automatic) Fast Movement
Feat: (Automatic) Finishing Moves: Path of Harmonious Balance (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Finishing Moves: Path of Inevitable Dominion (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Still Mind
Level 6 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Past Life: Arcane Prodigy
Feat: (Automatic) Ki Strike: Magic
Feat: (Automatic) Slow Fall
Level 7 (Monk)
Feat: (Automatic) Ki Strike: Damage
Feat: (Automatic) Purity of Body
Level 8 (Monk)
Ability Raise: WIS
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Zen Archery
Level 9 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Manyshot
Feat: (Automatic) Wholeness of Body
Level 10 (Monk)
Level 11 (Monk)
Feat: (Automatic) Improved Evasion
Level 12 (Monk)
Ability Raise: WIS
Feat: (Selected) Precise Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Archer's Focus
Feat: (Automatic) Curse of the Void
Feat: (Automatic) Ki Strike: Lawful
Feat: (Automatic) Moment of Clarity
Level 13 (Monk)
Feat: (Automatic) Diamond Body
Level 14 (Monk)
Feat: (Automatic) Abundant Step
Level 15 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Precise Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Diamond Soul
Level 16 (Monk)
Ability Raise: WIS
Level 17 (Monk)
Feat: (Automatic) Quivering Palm
Level 18 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Precision
Feat: (Automatic) Ki Strike: Adamantine
Level 19 (Monk)
Feat: (Automatic) Timeless Body
Level 20 (Monk)
Ability Raise: WIS
Enhancement: Ranger Sprint Boost I
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Acid Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Explosive Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Force Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Slaying Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Terror Arrows
Enhancement: Improved Rogue Dilettante I
Enhancement: Improved Rogue Dilettante II
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Wisdom I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Human Versatility I
Enhancement: Human Versatility II
Enhancement: Human Versatility III
Enhancement: Human Versatility IV
Enhancement: Lifting the Veil
Enhancement: Ten Thousand Stars
Enhancement: The Receptive Earth
Enhancement: Restoring the Balance
Enhancement: Monk Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Rise of the Phoenix
Enhancement: Shintao Monk I
Enhancement: Shintao Monk II
Enhancement: Shintao Monk III
Enhancement: Difficulty at the Beginning
Enhancement: Adept of Wind
Enhancement: Adept of Rock
Enhancement: Master of Stone
Enhancement: Adept of Rain
Enhancement: Grandmaster of Oceans
Enhancement: Master of the Sea
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +2 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +3 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +4 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +5 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer I
Enhancement: Half-Elf Rogue Dexterity I
Enhancement: Monk Wisdom I
Level 21 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons
Feat: (Automatic) Epic Skills
Level 22 (Monk)
Level 23 (Monk)
Level 24 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Weapon Fighting
Level 25 (Monk)
My sorcerer is approaching level 20 and I have been considering reincarnating her into an AA ever since I heard that the arcane prodigy past life feat allows you to bypass the need for a class and level with magical training.
The initial appeal was that you could create a Kensei III AA, but as many people familiar with monkchers knew, you can get better dps by combining 10k stars with manyshot than you can get with manyshot alone. This lead some people to reconsider builds like Monkcheri Amour (see my signature), especially 1 Druid - 7 Monk - 12 Fighter, which gives a nice damage boost via ram's might. However, as one can see, the Druid variation of Monkcheri Amour does not really take advantage of the arcane prodigy feat, as the Druid class fulfills the magical training requirement, and you can simply take the mental toughness feat rather than the arcane prodigy feat.
So the following question remains: What is the best way of taking advantage of the arcane prodigy feat for an arcane archer build?
Well, here is one attempt to answer that question.
I'm seeking advice as I approach reincarnation, so any input would be greatly appreciated.
I give you Cupid's Beau - Manyshot/10k Stars Arcane Archer w/ Quivering Palm & Kukan Do (Stunning at a Distance)
Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 03.16.01
DDO Character Planner Home Page (http://www.rjcyberware.com/DDO)
Cupid's Beau (2Rgr-18M)
Level 25 Lawful Good Half-Elf Male
(18 Monk \ 2 Ranger \ 5 Epic)
Hit Points: 352
Spell Points: 2220554
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 17
Reflex: 19
Will: 18
Starting Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Modified Stats
(34 Point) (Level 1) (Level 25)
Strength 14 17
Dexterity 16 20
Constitution 14 17
Intelligence 8 10
Wisdom 14 25
Charisma 14 17
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 11
+3 Tome of Dexterity used at level 11
+3 Tome of Constitution used at level 11
+3 Tome of Wisdom used at level 11
+3 Tome of Charisma used at level 11
Level 1 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider
Feat: (Half-Elf Dilettante) Half-Elf Dilettante: Rogue
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Sorcerer
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Bow Strength
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Elven Keen Senses
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Elven Mixed Heritage
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Elven Social Graces (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Immunity to Sleep
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Trip
Feat: (Automatic) Wild Empathy
Level 2 (Ranger)
Feat: (Automatic) Rapid Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Two Weapon Fighting
Level 3 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Toughness
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Ranged Weapons
Feat: (Automatic) AC Bonus
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Breezes
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Candles
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Pebbles
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Puddles
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Kama
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Shuriken
Feat: (Automatic) Finishing Moves
Feat: (Automatic) Flurry of Blows
Feat: (Automatic) Unarmed Strike
Level 4 (Monk)
Ability Raise: WIS
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Stunning Fist
Feat: (Automatic) Evasion
Feat: (Automatic) Meditation
Level 5 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Path) Path of Harmonious Balance: Fists of Light
Feat: (Automatic) Fast Movement
Feat: (Automatic) Finishing Moves: Path of Harmonious Balance (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Finishing Moves: Path of Inevitable Dominion (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Still Mind
Level 6 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Past Life: Arcane Prodigy
Feat: (Automatic) Ki Strike: Magic
Feat: (Automatic) Slow Fall
Level 7 (Monk)
Feat: (Automatic) Ki Strike: Damage
Feat: (Automatic) Purity of Body
Level 8 (Monk)
Ability Raise: WIS
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Zen Archery
Level 9 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Manyshot
Feat: (Automatic) Wholeness of Body
Level 10 (Monk)
Level 11 (Monk)
Feat: (Automatic) Improved Evasion
Level 12 (Monk)
Ability Raise: WIS
Feat: (Selected) Precise Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Archer's Focus
Feat: (Automatic) Curse of the Void
Feat: (Automatic) Ki Strike: Lawful
Feat: (Automatic) Moment of Clarity
Level 13 (Monk)
Feat: (Automatic) Diamond Body
Level 14 (Monk)
Feat: (Automatic) Abundant Step
Level 15 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Precise Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Diamond Soul
Level 16 (Monk)
Ability Raise: WIS
Level 17 (Monk)
Feat: (Automatic) Quivering Palm
Level 18 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Precision
Feat: (Automatic) Ki Strike: Adamantine
Level 19 (Monk)
Feat: (Automatic) Timeless Body
Level 20 (Monk)
Ability Raise: WIS
Enhancement: Ranger Sprint Boost I
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Acid Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Explosive Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Force Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Slaying Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Terror Arrows
Enhancement: Improved Rogue Dilettante I
Enhancement: Improved Rogue Dilettante II
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Wisdom I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Human Versatility I
Enhancement: Human Versatility II
Enhancement: Human Versatility III
Enhancement: Human Versatility IV
Enhancement: Lifting the Veil
Enhancement: Ten Thousand Stars
Enhancement: The Receptive Earth
Enhancement: Restoring the Balance
Enhancement: Monk Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Rise of the Phoenix
Enhancement: Shintao Monk I
Enhancement: Shintao Monk II
Enhancement: Shintao Monk III
Enhancement: Difficulty at the Beginning
Enhancement: Adept of Wind
Enhancement: Adept of Rock
Enhancement: Master of Stone
Enhancement: Adept of Rain
Enhancement: Grandmaster of Oceans
Enhancement: Master of the Sea
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +2 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +3 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +4 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +5 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer I
Enhancement: Half-Elf Rogue Dexterity I
Enhancement: Monk Wisdom I
Level 21 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons
Feat: (Automatic) Epic Skills
Level 22 (Monk)
Level 23 (Monk)
Level 24 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Weapon Fighting
Level 25 (Monk)