Trying to build a F2P Repeater Rogue

[CorThunder]

So I am a relatively new player, who doesn't really devote that much time towards trying to figure out how to make my character 1% more effective. I've done a little studying, trying to figure out the outline of what kind of character I want to build. I am currently going F2P, so I only have access to the basic characters and classes.

Right now I'm looking at a Human Rogue, armed with a repeater, highly proficient at crafting stuff like bombs, grenades, etc. Not really looking at an emphasis on stealth, more focused on the crits. The "purpose" of this build would be to run into a place, blow stuff up, shoot a bunch of baddies, have fun, then leave.

I'm not looking for a top tier pvp character. I'm looking for a fun character to have... well... fun with. And I think that this guy would fulfill that for me.

[ArgentMage]

Have a look here - read all the way down, not just the first post, as there more ideas as you go.
Note that currently the "Conjure Bolts" scrolls are broken, so you need to pack in your bolts the old-fashioned way.

https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/431411-Adventures-in-Theorycrafting-The-Mechassin (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/431411)

[unbongwah]

The basics of a ranged-only Mechanic haven't changed too much.

Stats: needs to hit DEX 21 for Combat Archery & Imp Sneak Atk epic feats; enough CON not to die; the rest into INT.
Feats: Rapid Reload, Point Blank Shot, Precision, Precise Shot, Imp Crit:Ranged, Imp Prec Shot, Rapid Shot, Combat Archery, Imp Sneak Atk

Here's a tome-free Mechanic build as one example:

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 04.20.02
DDO Character Planner Home Page (http://www.rjcyberware.com/DDO)

Level 28 True Neutral Human Female
(20 Rogue \ 8 Epic)
Hit Points: 296
Spell Points: 0
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 8
Reflex: 18
Will: 5

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Modified Stats
(28 Point) (Level 1) (Level 28)
Strength 8 8
Dexterity 16 23
Constitution 14 14
Intelligence 16 22
Wisdom 8 8
Charisma 10 10

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot
Feat: (Human Bonus) Rapid Reload


Level 2 (Rogue)


Level 3 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Precision


Level 4 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: DEX


Level 5 (Rogue)


Level 6 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Precise Shot
Enhancement: Human - Human Versatility: Damage Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Improved Recovery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Arbalester (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Tanglefoot (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Targeting Sights (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Crossbow Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Thunderstone (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Thunderstone (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Thunderstone (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Crossbow Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Improved Traps (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Improved Traps (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Crossbow Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Ooze Flask (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Ooze Flask (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Ooze Flask (Rank 3)


Level 7 (Rogue)


Level 8 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: DEX


Level 9 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Rapid Shot


Level 10 (Rogue)
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Improved Evasion


Level 11 (Rogue)


Level 12 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: DEX
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Improved Detection (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Improved Traps (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Wand and Scroll Mastery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Wand and Scroll Mastery (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Crossbow Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Leg Shot (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Rapid Fire (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Rapid Fire (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Rapid Fire (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Time Bomb (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Time Bomb (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Time Bomb (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Knife in the Darkness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Sneak Attack Training (Rank 1)


Level 13 (Rogue)
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Opportunist


Level 14 (Rogue)


Level 15 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Precise Shot


Level 16 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: DEX
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Defensive Roll


Level 17 (Rogue)


Level 18 (Rogue)


Level 19 (Rogue)
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Crippling Strike


Level 20 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: DEX
Enhancement: Human - Human Adaptability: Intelligence (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Human Versatility: Skill Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Expert Builder (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Hip Flask (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Wand and Scroll Mastery (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Dagger in the Back (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Assassin's Trick (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Nimbleness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Lethality (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Stealthy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Stealthy (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Stealthy (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Venomed Blades (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Venomed Blades (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Sneak Attack Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Critical Accuracy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Critical Accuracy (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Critical Accuracy (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Sneak Attack Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Intelligence (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Critical Damage (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Critical Damage (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Critical Damage (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Killer (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Killer (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Killer (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Sneak Attack Training (Rank 1)


Level 21 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Combat Archery


Level 22 (Epic)


Level 23 (Epic)


Level 24 (Epic)
Ability Raise: INT
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Improved Sneak Attack


Level 25 (Epic)


Level 26 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Epic Destiny: Holy Strike


Level 27 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Watchful Eye


Level 28 (Epic)
Ability Raise: INT
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Epic Destiny: Doubleshot


If you have a DEX tome, you would shift lvl-up pts from DEX to INT. Lvl 18 feat is up to you.

I've been underwhelmed by Mechanic traps; seems like they do too little dmg to be worth the effort. But since that's what you asked for, I maxed them out. If you choose to use great xbows, max out Lacerating Shots; though I would switch to repeaters as soon as you hit lvl 6 and acquire Targeting Sights.

[CorThunder]

The basics of a ranged-only Mechanic haven't changed too much.

Stats: needs to hit DEX 21 for Combat Archery & Imp Sneak Atk epic feats; enough CON not to die; the rest into INT.
Feats: Rapid Reload, Point Blank Shot, Precision, Precise Shot, Imp Crit:Ranged, Imp Prec Shot, Rapid Shot, Combat Archery, Imp Sneak Atk

Here's a tome-free Mechanic build as one example:

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 04.20.02
DDO Character Planner Home Page (http://www.rjcyberware.com/DDO)

Level 28 True Neutral Human Female
(20 Rogue \ 8 Epic)
Hit Points: 296
Spell Points: 0
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 8
Reflex: 18
Will: 5

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Modified Stats
(28 Point) (Level 1) (Level 28)
Strength 8 8
Dexterity 16 23
Constitution 14 14
Intelligence 16 22
Wisdom 8 8
Charisma 10 10

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot
Feat: (Human Bonus) Rapid Reload


Level 2 (Rogue)


Level 3 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Precision


Level 4 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: DEX


Level 5 (Rogue)


Level 6 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Precise Shot
Enhancement: Human - Human Versatility: Damage Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Improved Recovery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Arbalester (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Tanglefoot (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Targeting Sights (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Crossbow Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Thunderstone (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Thunderstone (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Thunderstone (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Crossbow Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Improved Traps (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Improved Traps (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Crossbow Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Ooze Flask (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Ooze Flask (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Ooze Flask (Rank 3)


Level 7 (Rogue)


Level 8 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: DEX


Level 9 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Rapid Shot


Level 10 (Rogue)
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Improved Evasion


Level 11 (Rogue)


Level 12 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: DEX
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Improved Detection (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Improved Traps (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Wand and Scroll Mastery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Wand and Scroll Mastery (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Crossbow Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Leg Shot (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Rapid Fire (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Rapid Fire (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Rapid Fire (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Time Bomb (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Time Bomb (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Time Bomb (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Knife in the Darkness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Sneak Attack Training (Rank 1)


Level 13 (Rogue)
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Opportunist


Level 14 (Rogue)


Level 15 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Precise Shot


Level 16 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: DEX
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Defensive Roll


Level 17 (Rogue)


Level 18 (Rogue)


Level 19 (Rogue)
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Crippling Strike


Level 20 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: DEX
Enhancement: Human - Human Adaptability: Intelligence (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Human Versatility: Skill Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Expert Builder (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Hip Flask (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Mechanic (Rog) - Wand and Scroll Mastery (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Dagger in the Back (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Assassin's Trick (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Nimbleness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Lethality (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Stealthy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Stealthy (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Stealthy (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Venomed Blades (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Venomed Blades (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Sneak Attack Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Critical Accuracy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Critical Accuracy (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Critical Accuracy (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Sneak Attack Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Intelligence (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Critical Damage (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Critical Damage (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Critical Damage (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Killer (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Killer (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Killer (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Assassin (Rog) - Sneak Attack Training (Rank 1)


Level 21 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Combat Archery


Level 22 (Epic)


Level 23 (Epic)


Level 24 (Epic)
Ability Raise: INT
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Improved Sneak Attack


Level 25 (Epic)


Level 26 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Epic Destiny: Holy Strike


Level 27 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Watchful Eye


Level 28 (Epic)
Ability Raise: INT
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Epic Destiny: Doubleshot


If you have a DEX tome, you would shift lvl-up pts from DEX to INT. Lvl 18 feat is up to you.

I've been underwhelmed by Mechanic traps; seems like they do too little dmg to be worth the effort. But since that's what you asked for, I maxed them out. If you choose to use great xbows, max out Lacerating Shots; though I would switch to repeaters as soon as you hit lvl 6 and acquire Targeting Sights.

Thank you very much! Your help is greatly appreciated.