Build Repository [Archive] - Dungeons & Dragons Online Forums

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 07:59 AM

Builds are grouped by primary class, and within each class by New Player / Premium / Outdated Builds.

New Player Builds can be rolled up and played by a brand new player without spending a penny on the game. For premium classes, new player builds are defined as a build that doesn't require any premium features other than the class.

Premium Builds include pay features (premium races/classes, iconics, tomes, harper agent, 32pt builds) or past lives. A brand new player can start with a premium build if they already have the listed premium features unlocked. For example, if the only premium features listed are Gnome and Warlock, a VIP can roll it up immediately.

Outdated Builds include both New Player and Premium builds. There are two reasons a build could be listed as outdated. First, if the author has officially abandoned it due to game changes making something else clearly superior. (eg: Centered Kensei is strong, but the paladin pass made paladins clearly stronger.) Second, if it hasn't been updated since its class trees have been updated. (eg: The Dwarven Defender is a strong S&B tank build, but hasn't been updated since the Vanguard tree was added.) If a build concept has been completely broken by game changes, it won't be included in these lists.

In other words, there are legitimate reasons to consider rolling up any of the Outdated Builds listed in this thread.

Artificer (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423?p=5759354&viewfull=1#post5759369)
Barbarian (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423?p=5759354&viewfull=1#post5759354)
Bard (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423?p=5759354&viewfull=1#post5759355)
Cleric (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423?p=5759354&viewfull=1#post5759356)
Druid (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423?p=5759354&viewfull=1#post5759370)
Favored Soul (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423?p=5759354&viewfull=1#post5759367)
Fighter (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423?p=5759354&viewfull=1#post5759359)
Monk (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423?p=5759354&viewfull=1#post5759366)
Paladin (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423?p=5759354&viewfull=1#post5759360)
Ranger (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423?p=5759354&viewfull=1#post5759361)
Rogue (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423?p=5759354&viewfull=1#post5759362)
Sorcerer (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423?p=5759354&viewfull=1#post5759363)
Warlock (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423?p=5759354&viewfull=1#post5759371)
Wizard (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423?p=5759354&viewfull=1#post5759365)

Specialty Builds (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423?p=5759354&viewfull=1#post5759374) (Challenge Farmers, Event Farmers, Dual-box Openers)

==================================================

If you have a build concept in mind but are unsure how to put the pieces together, you can ask for volunteers to craft a custom build for you:

Kent's custom Character Builds (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/453843-Kent-s-custom-Character-Builds) by Kentpb
Kentpb has crafted many, many customized builds by request. He also keeps a list of all his builds in the first post.

Request a Build - Get a Build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/117232-Request-a-Build-Get-a-Build)
Possibly the longest-active thread on the forums, approaching 9 years and with over a million views. There's a table of contents in the first post, but it stopped being updated in 2013. The thread itself is still active, so feel free to ask away.

A previous thread with a similar theme: New U19 Builds for Characters (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/422251-New-U19-Builds-for-Characters) by Battlehawke

==================================================

Here's a history of major game updates that greatly impact all builds. All of these should be considered "Mendoza lines," where any build that hasn't been updated since one of these updates needs to be viewed as potentially obsolete.

Aug 19th, 2013: Enhancement Pass (Update 19: Shadowfell Conspiracy (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-19-shadowfell-conspiracy-release-notes-official))
Dec 17th, 2015: Level cap raised to 30 (Update 29 (https://www.ddo.com/en/U29))
Feb 2nd, 2017: Reaper difficulty (Update 34 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-34-release-notes))

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:00 AM

Forum (https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/162-Barbarian) / Wiki (http://ddowiki.com/page/Barbarian)

Class Pass History

Dec 11th, 2014: Barbarian Pass (Update 24 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-24-release-notes))

New Player Builds

Zoda: Pure Zergbarian by Zoda
THF Melee, Barbarian 20, Human
Past lives / completionist recommended but not required
(also Endgame viable)

Thorix, a first life EE capable Dwarven Barbarian by Mystickal
THF Melee, Barbarian 20, Dwarf, Con-based
(also Endgame viable)

Gregorian's Barbarian by GregorianPL
THF Melee, Barbarian 20, Human
(also Endgame viable)

Premium Builds

Redsonja 3.0 U25 - TWF Pure Barb by Stinging_Bee
TWF Melee, Barbarian 20, Human
+5 Dex tome

Adventures in Theorycrafting: Kundarak Krasher by unbongwah
THF Melee, Barbarian 20, Dwarf, Con-based
Harper Agent, +3 Str tome

R10 Endgame Barb by Gilga1
THF Melee, Barbarian 20, Dwarf
10+ Racial AP, Unspecified stats and skills

Adventures in Theorycrafting: Champions of Silvanus, Ravager by unbongwah
THF Melee w/Mauls, 12/7/1 Barbarian/Cleric/Fighter, Purple Dragon Knight
Purple Dragon Knight

Aasimar Scourge barb by painkiller3
TWF Melee, Barbarian 20, Aasimar Scourge
Aasimar Scourge, LR+1 Heart, +2 Dex tome, Various past lives

Outdated Builds

U25 Cetus: Barbarian with Manyshot by Cetus
THF Melee with range dps, 18/1/1 Barbarian/Favored Soul/Ranger, Purple Dragon Knight
Purple Dragon Knight, Harper Agent, Third life, +6 Dex tome

The Huntress (aka Revisiting the Amazon) by unbongwah
TWF melee with range dps, 12/6/2 Barbarian/Ranger/Rogue, Human (no trapping ability)
+3 Dex tome

Dwarven Occult Slayer - Pure Barbarian Build by imTonE
TWF Melee, Barbarian 20, Dwarf, Con-based
Third life, +4 Dex tome

Guides and Info

Barbarian's best friend by painkiller3

Most optimal gear loadout by Rogann (Obsolete)

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:01 AM

Forum (https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/181-Bard) / Wiki (http://ddowiki.com/page/Bard)

Class Pass History

June 11th, 2014: Bard Pass (Update 22 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-22-release-notes))

New Player Builds

The dwarven defender parody by Zoda
SWF Melee, 12/6/2 Bard/Fighter/Rogue, Dwarf, Str-based (optional trapping skills if you have past lives)
(also Endgame viable)

Bard Trapper for new players by EllisDee37
SWF Melee trapper, 18/2 Bard/Rogue, Human, Str-based

Revisiting the Classics: the Axesinger for New Players by unbongwah
THF Melee, 12/8 Bard/Fighter, Dwarf or Human, Str-based

Premium Builds (Swashbucklers)

The Count of Monte Cristo - dps, CC, survivability focused pure swashbuckler by CThruTheEgo
SWF Melee with endgame crowd control, Bard 20, Human, Cha-based
Harper Agent, 32pt build (past lives preferred but not required)

Shadow Bard -- INT Based Shadar Kai by MadCookieQueen
SWF Melee trapper, 15/3/2 Bard/Fighter/Rogue, Shadar-kai, Int-based
Harper Agent, Shadar-kai

The Intelligent Striker -- INT Based Human by MadCookieQueen
SWF Melee trapper, 14/4/2 Bard/Fighter/Rogue, Human, Int-based
Harper Agent

Premium Builds (Warchanters and Ice-based Swashbucklers)

The Icebreaker - A Freezing Warchanter Bard by Tentaki
SWF Melee with trapper option, 12/6/2 Bard/Fighter/Rogue, Cha-based
Purple Dragon Knight

Avalanche, a take on the Icebreaker and fastest base move speed in all of DDO by Snapdragoon
SWF Melee, 18/1/1 Bard/Barbarian/Fighter, Purple Dragon Knight, Cha-based
Purple Dragon Knight

The Ice Baron: Freeze Specced Pure Bard Swashbuckler by macadope
SWF Melee, Bard 20, Purple Dragon Knight, Cha-based
Purple Dragon Knight

The Charming Brute by MadCookieQueen
SWF Melee, 16/4 Bard/Fighter, Human, Cha-based
Harper Agent

War Dancer by MadCookieQueen
TWF Melee, 15/5 Bard/Ranger, Drow, Str-based
Drow, +2 Dex tome, Past lives preferred but not required

Premium Builds (Spellsingers)

The Banshee - My Current Mania by voodoogroves
Nuker (Sonic), Bard 20, Human
Harper Agent

Wail of the Bard by Fivetigers33
Insta-kills / Crowd Control / Melee, Bard 20, Purple Dragon Knight
Purple Dragon Knight, Harper Agent, Multiple past lives suggested

Exalted Bard by slarden
Crowd Control / Nuker (Light), Bard 20, Human
Third life (preferably completionist), Drow

The Maestro - Halfling SS/WC Enchanter by IlmerSilverhilt
Crowd Control, Bard 20, Halfling
Third Life (wizard and bard past lives)

Apollo, maaster CC bard & support healing by Vanhooger
Crowd Control, Bard 20, Morninglord
Many past lives for spell penetration, plus high tomes and lots of raid gear

Max DC Bard by Dielzen
Crowd Control, Bard 20, Dragonborn
Dragonborn, Optionally also racial AP and Harper

Outdated Builds

Human Trapper Bardcher by unbongwah
TWF Melee with burst range dps and trapping skills, 15/3/2 Bard/Ranger/Rogue

Elven Bardcher by unbongwah
Archer, 15/4/1 Bard/Ranger/Fighter, Elf
+3 Dex tome

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:02 AM

Forum (https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/24-Cleric) / Wiki (http://ddowiki.com/page/Cleric)

Class Pass History

Oct 20th, 2016: New Deities (Update 33 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-33-release-notes))
Sep 27th, 2017: Cleric Domains (Update 36 Patch 2 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-36-patch-2))

New Player Builds

Necro Cleric for new players by EllisDee37
DC Caster (either necro or evo), Cleric 20, Human

Trapper Priest by unbongwah
THF Melee, 15/5 Cleric/Rogue, Human
(Further thoughts two posts later.)

Keen Clericaladin - 9/8/3 Cleric/Fighter/Pally TWF flavor build by Eryhn
TWF Melee, 9/8/3 Cleric/Fighter/Paladin, PDK or Human

Premium Builds (Casters)

Budstein by SirValentine
DC Caster, Cleric 20, Human
Third life

Back to Necrocleric...thoughts? by ned_ellis
DC Caster, Cleric 20, Aasimar
Aasimar

Fire Angel- Fire Domain Cleric by Xenaphon
Nuker, 17/3 or 15/5 Cleric/Favored Soul, Human
Third life, Favored Soul

Premium Builds (Battle Clerics)

Axel's THF Melee Cleric Build by axel15810
THF Melee, 15/4/1 Cleric/Paladin/Fighter, Human
+3 Dex Tome by level 30, or past lives for more build points

Divine Swashbuckler 11 Cleric / 6 Fighter / 3 Bard by slarden
SWF Melee, 11/6/3 Cleric/Fighter/Bard, Any race
Third Life

Silverdance - Advanced TWF Cleric Build by guardianx2009
TWF Melee with Nuking, Cleric 20, Human
Second life w/+4 Dex tome or Third life w/+3 Dex tome, Also a +2 Int tome

Radiant Titan revisited - Clr17/Pal2/Ftr1 melee/healing spec by sirgog
THF Melee, 17/2/1 Cleric/Paladin/Fighter, Human
Third Life

Radiant Purple Nightmare by Stratimics
SWF Melee, 17/2/1 Cleric/Paladin/Fighter, Purple Dragon Knight
Third life, Purple Dragon Knight

Beloved spy of Vol, a vistani Harper cleric by Vish
TWF Melee, 12/5/3 Cleric/Rogue/Monk, Human
Third life, +1 Dex tome, Monk, Harper, Vistani

Premium Builds (Healers)

Cleric Tank Build by Sproutecus
Healer Tank, 15/5 Cleric/Paladin, Human
Third life, +5 Con tome for Epic Toughness, 1 Racial AP

For the Divine Crusade! Healstorm Tank (1 Fighter/ 4 Paladin/ 15 Cleric) by savingsoul
Healer Tank, 15/4/1 Cleric/Paladin/Fighter, Purple Dragon Knight
Third Life, Purple Dragon Knight

Premium Builds (Clonks)

11 Cleric / 6 Monk / 3 Paladin - Good Monkey, now Heal by Theolin
Clonk (unarmed melee), 11/6/3 Cleric/Monk/Paladin, Human
Monk, +1 Dex tome

1-30 Reaper Clonklock by Tilomere
Clonk Warlock (unarmed melee), 8/6/6 Cleric/Monk/Warlock, Human
Monk, Warlock

Wa Bam, a 14/6 radiant clonk by Vish
Clonk (staff melee), 14/6 Cleric/Monk, Dragonborn
Third life, Monk, Dragonborn

ML Henshin Cleric (Harper) by unbongwah
Clonk (staff melee), 13/6/1 Cleric/Monk/Rogue, Morninglord, Int-based w/trapping
Third life, +4 Str tome, Harper, Morninglord

Premium Builds (Archers)

Endgame radiant AA cleric 13/4/3 Priest of the Silver Flame by Vish
Archer, 13/4/3 Cleric/Ranger/Fighter, Human
Third life, +3 Dex tome

Bowhealer by Jiirix
Clonkcher w/endgame CC, 15/3/2 Cleric/Fighter/Monk, Elf
Monk, Third life build

Radiant Archer by Jiirix
Archer w/endgame CC, 15/4/1 Cleric/Ranger/Wizard
Third life build, +5 Dex tome

Clericarcher by Selvera
Archer, Cleric 20, Elf
Third life

Other

Trapper Cleric by EllisDee37
Crossbow, 14/6 Cleric/Rogue, Human, Int-based
Second life, +5 Dex tome, Harper

Legendary Tank by Vanhooger
S&B, 15/4/1 Cleric/Paladin/Fighter, Purple Dragon Knight or Human
Outdated build; Inspiration for Healer Tanks above

Adventures in Theorycrafting: Messing with Domains by unbongwah
Collection of various cleric builds

Caster Cleric leveling gear by EllisDee37
Cannith crafted gearsets

The Path to Enlightenment by The_Great_Samulas
Historical Reference

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:02 AM

Forum (https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/25-Fighter) / Wiki (http://ddowiki.com/page/Fighter)

New Player Builds

Kensei Warpriest for new players (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/426765-Kensei-Warpriest-for-new-players-%28Human-12-8-Fighter-Cleric%29) by EllisDee37
THF melee, 12/8 Fighter/Cleric, Human

The Vanguard Tactical Rocker (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/465208-The-Vanguard-Tactical-Rocker) by Bumbaragum
SWF Melee, 12/8 Fighter/Bard, Dwarf
Third life (drop Str to 16, Con to 14 for first life)

Premium Builds

Re-Revisiting the Dwarven Defender for New Players (U29) (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/472120-Re-Revisiting-the-Dwarven-Defender-for-New-Players-(U29)) by unbongwah
S&B melee, Fighter 20, Dwarf
+1 Int and Dex tomes

Instigator: Rage against the Machine (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/448718-Instigator-Rage-against-the-Machine) by Braegan
S&B Melee with range dps, Fighter 20, Human
Third life, +3 Int and Dex tomes

The Kighter, an Elven Fighter/Monkcher AA (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/465349-The-Kighter-an-Elven-Fighter-Monkcher-AA) by IlmerSilverhilt
Archer, 12/6/2 Fighter/Monk/Paladin, Elf
Monk, 32pt build, Harper Agent

Demolitions Expert (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/467377-Demolitions-Expert) by Enderoc
Repeater, 12/6/2 Fighter/Rogue/Paladin, Dwarf
+6 Dex tome, or 32pt build w/+5 Dex tome

Outdated Builds

Shadow Warrior (Revisiting the F2P elven Monster for U20) (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/436965-Shadow-Warrior-%28Revisiting-the-F2P-elven-Monster-for-U20%29) by unbongwah
TWF melee with range dps, 12/6/2 Fighter/Ranger/Rogue, Elf
+3 Dex tome

U19 Fighter Build: Cetus (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/422550-U19-Fighter-Build-Cetus) by Cetus
THF Melee with range dps, 12/6/2 Fighter/Monk/Paladin, Human, Centered Kensei
Monk, Third life, +5 Dex tome

Cetus: The Supreme Bladeforged Fighter (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/433254-Cetus-The-Supreme-Bladeforged-Fighter) by Cetus
THF Melee with range dps, 12/6/2 Fighter/Monk/Paladin, Bladeforged, Centered Kensei
Bladeforged, Monk, Third life, +5 Dex tome

Santa's Little Slayer - Another Elfin' Centered Kensai (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/431464-Santa-s-Little-Slayer-Another-Elfin-Centered-Kensai) by CThruTheEgo
TWF melee with range dps, 8/6/6 Fighter/Ranger/Monk, Elf, Dex-based, Centered Kensei
Second life, Monk

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:03 AM

Forum (https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/26-Paladin) / Wiki (http://ddowiki.com/page/Paladin)

New Player Builds

Sacred Vanguards (aka Revisiting S&B Paladins for New Players) (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/451677-Sacred-Vanguards-%28aka-Revisiting-S-amp-B-Paladins-for-New-Players%29) by unbongwah
S&B Melee, Paladin 20, Human or Dwarf
(also Endgame viable)

Erkid the Basher: Pure Vanguard Paladin (U24) (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/456246-Erkid-the-Basher-Pure-Vanguard-Paladin-%28U24%29) by BigErkyKid
S&B Melee, Paladin 20, Human
(also Endgame viable)

Vanguard Paladin for new players (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470842-Vanguard-Paladin-for-new-players?p=5765403#post5765403) by EllisDee37
S&B Melee, Paladin 20, Human or Dwarf
(also Endgame viable)

Sacred Knight For New Players (U29) (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470627-Sacred-Knight-For-New-Players-%28U29%29) by Eclaveriia
THF Melee, Paladin 20, Human

Noyellowbar 2.0 - a Tempestadin (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/466161-Noyellowbar-2-0-a-Tempestadin) by Eth
TWF Melee with range dps, 14/6 Paladin/Ranger, Any race except Halfling (Death to all halflings.)
(also Endgame viable)

Premium Builds

Revisiting the TWF Drow Paladin for New Players (U23) (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/451302-Revisiting-the-TWF-Drow-Paladin-for-New-Players-%28U23%29) by unbongwah
TWF melee, Paladin 20, Drow
Drow, +1 Dex tome preferred but not required

The Faithsworn Hunter Mk II (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/451302-Revisiting-the-TWF-Drow-Paladin-for-New-Players-%28U23%29?p=5468602&viewfull=1#post5468602) by unbongwah
TWF melee with range dps, 15/5 Paladin/Ranger, Drow
Drow, +3 Dex tome

The Hozoin-Kyuu - A Pally Staff & Bow Build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/449801-The-Hozoin-Kyuu-A-Pally-Staff-amp-Bow-Build) by unbongwah
THF Melee with range dps, 15/3/2 Paladin/Ranger/Rogue, Shadar-kai
Shadar-kai, Third life, +2 Dex tome

Steel Shrine (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/449262-Steel-Shrine) by Infiltraitor
SWF Melee tank, 14/4/2 Paladin/Favored Soul/Monk, Human
Third life

The Dazling (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/466870-The-Dazling) by Blastyswa
SWF Melee, 15/4/1 Paladin/Ranger/Fighter, Human
Third Life, +5 Int and Con tomes

15 Paladin / 3 wiz / 2 Fighter - CleavinBoard (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/451334-15-Paladin-3-wiz-2-Fighter-CleavinBoard) by Theolin
S&B Melee, 15/3/2 Paladin/Wizard/Fighter, Purple Dragon Knight
Purple Dragon Knight, either past lives or a +1 Strength tome

Shermanator (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470432-Shermanator) by Retrodark
Repeater with trap skills, 14/5/1 Paladin/Ranger/Artificer, Bladeforged
Artificer, Bladeforged, Third life, +6 Dex tome

Bringing a Gun to a Knife Fight (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/460624-Bringing-a-Gun-to-a-Knife-Fight) by macadope
Repeater with trap skills, 14/6 Paladin/Rogue, Human
Harper Agent, Third life, +6 Dex tome

Outdated Builds

Evasion Paladin for new players (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/422682-Evasion-Paladin-for-new-players) by EllisDee37
THF melee, 15/3/2 Paladin/Fighter/Rogue, Human (rogue for evasion and umd; no trapping skills)

Historical Reference

A Guide to Creating Paladins (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/218542-A-Guide-to-Creating-Paladins) by Junts
Wholly out of date (over six years old) but this classic paladin guide is worth preserving.

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:04 AM

Forum (https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/27-Ranger) / Wiki (http://ddowiki.com/page/Ranger)

New Player Builds

"Strimtom's Acid Arrow", Maximum Bow DPS, F2P/new player Friendly (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/469213-quot-Strimtom-s-Acid-Arrow-quot-Maximum-Bow-DPS-F2P-new-player-Friendly) by Strimtom
Archer, Ranger 20, any race, engaging writeup

The Classic Archer (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/445226-Revisiting-the-Elven-Ranger-for-New-Players) by unbongwah
Archer with melee dps, Ranger 20, Elf

Shadow Tempest (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/445226-Revisiting-the-Elven-Ranger-for-New-Players) by unbongwah
TWF Melee with range dps, Ranger 20, Elf w/scimitars using dragonmark for Displacement

Tempest Trapmonkey for new players (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/423116-Tempest-Trapmonkey-for-new-players) by EllisDee37
TWF Melee trapper with range dps, 18/1/1 Ranger/Rogue/Fighter, Human/Elf/Dwarf/Drow

Deepwood Trapmonkey (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/472671-Ranged-DPS-Ranger-that-can-deal-with-locks-and-traps?p=5793839&viewfull=1#post5793839) by EllisDee37
Archer with trapping skills, 18/1/1 Ranger/Rogue/Fighter, Elf

Premium Builds

White Feather Sniper: A DPS and CC focused full time ranged pure ranger (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/469680-White-Feather-Sniper-A-DPS-and-CC-focused-full-time-ranged-pure-ranger) by CThruTheEgo
Archer, Ranger 20, Human, endgame crowd control
Second life build, +5 Con tome, Harper Agent

The Divine Cuisinart: A dual khopesh wielding pure tempest ranger in divine crusader (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/465697-The-Divine-Cuisinart-A-dual-khopesh-wielding-pure-tempest-ranger-in-divine-crusader) by CThruTheEgo
TWF melee, Ranger 20, Human
Second life build, Harper Agent

Zergod - Human Khopesh 20 Ranger - Dire Charging Melee DPS (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/472346-Zergod-Human-Khopesh-20-Ranger-Dire-Charging-Melee-DPS) by kalaka
TWF Melee, Ranger 20, Human
Third life build, +3 Dex tome, Harper Agent

U31: Hammer of Gods - TWF Centered Kensei (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/474688-U31-Hammer-of-Gods-TWF-Centered-Kensei) by TheWalruss
TWF Melee, 11/8/1 Ranger/Fighter/Monk, Any race
Monk, Harper Agent

Fury Stars (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/463636-Some-New-Thrower-Builds) by jakeelala
Shuriken thrower + Manyshot, 12/6/2 Ranger/Monk/Fighter, Human
Monk, Harper Agent

ToxicRain AA/trapper (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/474948-ToxicRain-AA-trapper) by Enderoc
Archer with trapping skills, 18/1/1 Ranger/Rogue/Wizard, Drow, Int-based
32pt build, +5 Dex tome, Harper Agent

The harper toolbox 12 ranger 6 fighter 2 rogue morninglord elf (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/474631-The-harper-toolbox-12-ranger-6-fighter-2-rogue-morninglord-elf) by jeremyt
Equal parts TWF Melee and Archer with trapping skills, 12/6/2 Ranger/Fighter/Rogue, Morninglord, Int-based
Third life build, +4 Dex tome, Harper Agent

Outdated Builds

Totally Bass Ackwards - An int based, heavy armored, TWF pure tempest ranger (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/454904-Totally-Bass-Ackwards-An-int-based-heavy-armored-TWF-pure-tempest-ranger) by CThruTheEgo
TWF melee with range dps, Ranger 20, Human, int-based in heavy armor using warhammers
Second life, +5 Str and Dex tomes, Harper Agent

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:04 AM

Forum (https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/28-Rogue) / Wiki (http://ddowiki.com/page/Rogue)

New Player Builds

Halfling Dex Assassin 1.0 (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/459362-Halfling-Dex-Assassin-1-0) by slarden
Assasssin (TWF Melee), Rogue 20, Halfling or Human, Dex-based
Original Post links to new player versions of the build
(also Endgame viable)

Self-Healing Halfling Mechanic For New Players (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/473059-Self-Healing-Halfling-Mechanic-For-New-Players) by Jiirix
Mechanic, 18/1/1 Rogue/Cleric/Fighter, Halfling
Uses a +2 Dex tome in epics from 1750 favor reward
(also Endgame viable)

Dex-based Elf Rogue AA (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/464612-Elven-Pure-Rogue-Mechanic-Dreadnaught-Eviscerator?p=5750078&viewfull=1#post5750078) by unbongwah
Archer, Rogue 20, Elf

Premium Builds (Assassin)

Hassan's Assassin (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/424338-Hassan-s-Assassin) by CThruTheEgo
Assasssin (TWF Melee), Rogue 20, Halfling or Human, Dex-based
Third life

A Legendary Elite Int-Based Assassin Build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470028-A-Legendary-Elite-Int-Based-Assassin-Build) by slarden
Assasssin (TWF Melee), Rogue 20, Morninglord or Drow, Int-based
Morninglord or Drow, Harper Agent

Premium Builds (Acrobat)

Centered Thief Acrobat (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/459818-Centered-Thief-Acrobat) by Andoris
Acrobat (THF Melee), 18/2 Rogue/Monk, Human, Dex-based
Third life, +4 Str tome, Harper Agent

Sneaky Boulder: Ultra-survivable Centered Thief Acrobat (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470034-Sneaky-Boulder-Ultra-survivable-Centered-Thief-Acrobat) by Qezuzu
Acrobat (THF Melee), 18/2 Rogue/Monk, Human, Dex-based
Monk

Zeus - God of Thunder and Lightning (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/435435-Zeus-God-of-Thunder-and-Lightning) by Lurzifer (Updated by alvarego here (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/435435-Zeus-God-of-Thunder-and-Lightning?p=5723144&viewfull=1#post5723144))
Acrobat (THF Melee), 12/6/2 Rogue/Paladin/Monk, Bladeforged
Monk, Bladeforged, ???

Premium Builds (Mechanic)

Retro Rocket Launcher (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/458908-Mech-Repeater-Builds) by Retrodark
Mechanic, 18/2 Rogue/Artie, Shadar-kai, Int-based
Artificer, Harper Agent, +3 Dex tome

Clever & Smart Agent - Pure Drow Harper Mechanic (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/461714-Clever-amp-Smart-Agent-Pure-Drow-Harper-Mechanic) by Jiirix
Mechanic, Rogue 20, Drow, Int-based
Drow, Harper Agent, 32pt build, +3 Dex tome

U29 end game mech rogue-the SA king (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/472134-U29-end-game-mech-rogue-the-SA-king) by Holyavatar
Mechanic, Rogue 20, Human or Purple Dragon Knight, Int-based
Third life build, +5 Dex tome, Harper Agent

Outdated Builds

The Thug: sustained-DPS non-assassinating INT rogue (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/464049-The-Thug-sustained-DPS-non-assassinating-INT-rogue?highlight=hassan%27s+assassin) by Saekee
TWF Melee, Rogue 20, Human
Harper Agent, 32pt build

Revisiting the Halfling Acrobat for New Players (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/442942-Revisiting-the-Halfling-Acrobat-for-New-Players) by unbongwah
Acrobat (THF Melee), Rogue 20, Halfling, Dex-based
+1 Int tome

Guides

Weave in the Fade: Limited-use Assassin Technique (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/467979-Weave-in-the-Fade-Limited-use-Assassin-Technique) by Saekee

Flaming sphere scroll Fan Club thread (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/453250-Flaming-sphere-scroll-Fan-Club-thread) by Saekee

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:05 AM

Forum (https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/131-Sorcerer) / Wiki (http://ddowiki.com/page/Sorcerer)

New Player Builds

Basic New Player Friendly Sorc Build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/457833-Basic-New-Player-Friendly-Sorc-Build?p=5741622&viewfull=1#post5741622) by unbongwah
Air/Water, Sorcerer 20, Human

Premium Builds

Farwind: An Air savant Endgame EE DPS Build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/415819-Farwind-An-Air-savant-Endgame-EE-DPS-Build) by Wizza
Air/Water, Sorcerer 20, Human
Third life, Past Life: Wizard

Toaster of Vengeance (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/429261-Toaster-of-Vengeance?p=5482419&viewfull=1#post5482419) by thesnoman
Fire Savant, 14/4/2 Sorcerer//Favored Soul/Monk, Bladeforged or Warforged
Third life, Favored Soul, Monk, Bladeforged or Warforged

The Fusion Reactor - An Energy Efficient 21st Century Drow Evoker (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470282-The-Fusion-Reactor-An-Energy-Efficient-21st-Century-Drow-Evoker) by Sydril
Air Savant plus TWF Melee, Sorcerer 20, Drow
Drow, Harper Agent

U19 shiradi WF sorc build primer - more powerfuller than ever (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/423364-U19-shiradi-WF-sorc-build-primer-more-powerfuller-than-ever) by AtomicMew
Air/Fire, 18/2 Sorcerer/(varies), Warforged
Warforged

Outdated Builds

The Howitzer, a heavy armor/shield fire savant/defender theorycraft (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/444695-The-Howitzer-a-heavy-armor-shield-fire-savant-defender-theorycraft) by Xyfiel
Fire Savant, 14/4/2 Sorcerer/Favored Soul/Paladin, Bladeforged
Favored Soul, Bladeforged

The Spam-Machine, made in Germany 14 Sorc / 4 FvS / 2 Paladin (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/427033-The-Spam-Machine-made-in-Germany-14-Sorc-4-FvS-2-Paladin) by Zotze
Fire Savant, 14/4/2 Sorcerer/Favored Soul/Paladin, Human
Third life, Favored Soul, +3 Dex and Con tomes

AirForged the last Firebender (BF Sorc 18 2 Pal) U26 (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/461314-AirForged-the-last-Firebender-%28BF-Sorc-18-2-Pal%29-U25) by UurlockYgmeov
Air/Fire, 18/2 Sorcerer/Paladin, Bladeforged
Bladeforged

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:05 AM

Forum (https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/30-Wizard) / Wiki (http://ddowiki.com/page/Wizard)

New Player Builds

Pale Trapper for new players (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/422622-Pale-Trapper-for-new-players-%28Human-18-2-Wizard-Rogue%29) by EllisDee37
DC Caster with trapping skills and evasion, 18/2 Wizard/Rogue, Human

Premium Builds

Pale Master Guide (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/405017-Pale-Master-Guide) by Andoris <== This is the definitive guide for Pale Masters
DC Caster, Wizard 20, Drow or Morninglord
Morninglord w/+1 heart or Drow

U27 Morninglord Palemaster Necromancer Build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/461262-U27-Morninglord-Palemaster-Necromancer-Build) by slarden
DC Caster, Wizard 20, Morninglord or Drow
Morninglord w/+1 heart or Drow

Introducing Ithril, DC caster, pure wizard build U30 (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/475002-Introducing-Ithril-DC-caster-pure-wizard-build-U30) by Hulligan
DC Caster, Wizard 20, Morninglord
Morninglord, +1 LR heart, many past lives and much raid gear

Shiradi Wizard Plan For First Lifers (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/455095-Shiradi-Wizard-Plan-For-First-Lifers) by slarden
Shiradi Nuker, 15/3/2 Wizard/Paladin/Favored Soul, Bladeforged or Warforged
Favored Soul, Bladeforged or Warforged

U24 NovaSoul - Survivalist Palemaster Direct Damage that can raid heal (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/454693-U24-NovaSoul-Survivalist-Palemaster-Direct-Damage-that-can-raid-heal) by Ancient
Nuker, 17/2/1 Wizard/Favored Soul/(varies), any race
Favored Soul

Shadovar Infiltrator (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/452538-Shadovar-Infiltrator) by Andoris
DC Caster with TWF Melee, 18/2 Wizard/Rogue, Morninglord
Harper Agent, Morninglord w/+1 heart

Blade of Velsharoon (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/455033-Blade-of-Velsharoon) by Andoris
DC Caster with SWF Melee, 18/2 Wizard/Fighter, Morninglord or Drow
Third life, Harper Agent, Morninglord w/+1 heart or Drow

Pale Drawlock – EE soloist build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/468640-Pale-Drawlock-%E2%80%93-EE-soloist-build) by Sal'vation
THF Melee trapper, 12/6/2 Wizard/Warlock/Rogue, Dwarf, Con-based
Warlock, +3 Str tome

References

Wizard/Sorcerer Spells Little used and Little misunderstood (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/474825-Wizard-Sorcerer-Spells-Little-used-and-Little-misunderstood) by Enoach

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:06 AM

Forum (https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/159-Monk) / Wiki (http://ddowiki.com/page/Monk)

New Player Builds

Pure Elf Monkcher (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/466501-Pure-Elf-Monkcher) by maddong
Archer, Monk 20, Elf
Monk

Premium Builds (Shuriken Thrower)

FuryShuri. It has a **** yellow bar (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/467562-FuryShuri-It-has-a-****-yellow-bar) by Holymunchkin
Shuriken thrower + Manyshot, 18/2 Monk/Ranger, Half-Elf
Monk, Half-Elf, Third life

The Meteor Shower: 12Monk/5Wizard/3Rogue Shuriken Insanity (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/441916-The-Meteor-Shower-12Monk-5Wizard-3Rogue-Shuriken-Insanity) by jakeelala
Shuriken thrower, 12/5/3 Monk/Wizard/Rogue, Halfling
Monk, Harper Agent

Shiradi Shuricannon (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/423018-Shiradi-Shuricannon) by Firewall
Shuriken thrower, Monk 20, Drow
Monk, Drow, Third life

Shuricannon 2.0 (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/452990-Shuricannon-2-0) by Firewall
Shuriken thrower, Monk 20, Drow
Monk, Drow, Third life

Snipercannon (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/466839-Snipercannon) by Firewall
Shuriken thrower, 15/5 Monk/Ranger, Drow
Monk, Drow, Third life

Premium Builds (Monkcher)

U29 monkcher (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/469223-U29-monkcher) by rider593
Archer, 12/6/2 Monk/Ranger/Favored Soul, Half-Elf, Str-based
Monk, Favored Soul, Half-Elf, Third life, +6 Dex tome

Share your post-28.1 Monkcher builds and experiences (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/467067-Share-your-post-28-1-Monkcher-builds-and-experiences) by giftie <== build thread hiding as a discussion thread
Archer, 18/1/1 Monk/Ranger/Favored Soul, Half-Elf
Monk, Favored Soul, Third life, +6 Dex tome

The Zen Archer 1.0 (DDO version) (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/460131-The-Zen-Archer-1-0-%28DDO-version%29) by TeacherSyn
Archer, Monk 20, Elf
Monk, Harper Agent

Crowd Control Monkcher (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/468917-Crowd-Control-Monkcher) by maddong
Archer, 18/1/1 Monk/Wizard/(any), Elf
Monk, Third life

Premium Builds (Unarmed)

Victory Lap Build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470365-Victory-Lap-Build) by Taimasan
Unarmed Melee, Monk 20, Half-Orc
Monk, Half-Orc, Third Life, +2 Dex tome

Old WWA monk build revisited (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/455166-Old-WWA-monk-build-revisited) by Zoda
Unarmed Melee, 12/6/2 Monk/Ranger/Fighter, Human
Monk, Third life, +3 Dex tome

Dirk Jiggler - update 24 - Strenght based monk (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/455132-Dirk-Jiggler-update-24-Strenght-based-monk) by LavidDynch
Unarmed Melee, 14/4/4 Monk/Paladin/Fighter, Human
Monk, +4 Dex tome

Tactical Monk Build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/467126-Tactical-Monk-Build) by Impaqt
Unarmed Melee, 12/6/2 Fighter/Monk/Paladin, Human
Monk, Third life, +2 Dex tome

Premium Builds (Other)

Flavor Build: Edge (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470566-Flavor-Build-Edge) by Grailhawk
TWF Melee, 9/6/5 Monk/Ranger/Rogue, Human
Monk, Third life

Tree build (Avatar of Nature) share (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/456092-Tree-build-%28Avatar-of-Nature%29-share) by Retrodark
Tree, 12/5/3 Monk/Cleric/Paladin, Human
Monk, Third life, +3 Dex tome, +1 Int tome

Guides and Info

The Book of Syncletica: A DDO Monk Guide (https://sites.google.com/site/bookofsyn/) by TeacherSyn

Offhand effects for Thrower Builds (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/448933-Offhand-effects-for-Thrower-Builds) by DarkSable

Building a Better Monkcher (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/468239-Building-a-Better-Monkcher) by unbongwah

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:06 AM

Forum (https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/222-Favored-Soul) / Wiki (http://ddowiki.com/page/Favored_Soul)

Premium Builds

Ghostriker's build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/435732-Ghostriker-s-build) by Hellyzabeth
Evoker, 16/4 Favored Soul/Paladin, Human
Favored Soul, +5 Con tome

The Angel of Amaunator (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/469479-The-Angel-of-Amaunator) by Atremus
Evoker, 18/1/1 Favored Soul/Cleric/Wizard, Morninglord
Favored Soul, Morninglord

Yeela: FvS 17 Wiz 1 Monk 2 - Healer and Dps Shiradi MM spammer (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/440241-Yeela-FvS-17-Wiz-1-Monk-2-Healer-and-Dps-Shiradi-MM-spammer) by Stinging_Bee
Nuker, 17/2/1 Favored Soul/Monk/Wizard
Favored Soul, Monk, Third life, +4 Con tome

The Arcadian Avenger - A hybrid Divine Melee & DC Caster build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/463850-The-Arcadian-Avenger-A-hybrid-Divine-Melee-amp-DC-Caster-build) by Arlathen
TWF Melee, 17/3 Favored Soul/Fighter, Half-Elf
Favored Soul, Half-Elf, Third life, +5 Dex tome

Shoikan - A Divine Crusader Warpriest (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/440115-Shoikan-A-Divine-Crusader-Warpriest) by serthcore
TWF Melee and Nuker, 15/3/2 Favored Soul/Monk/Paladin, Human
Favored Soul, Monk, Third life, +4 Dex tome

Champion of the Gods (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/451039-Champion-of-the-Gods) by Andoris
TWF Melee and Nuker, 15/3/2 Favored Soul/Monk/Paladin, Drow
Favored Soul, Monk, Drow, Third life, +4 Dex tome

Deep Gnome Evoker FvS (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/472153-Deep-Gnome-Evoker-FvS) by gummolo
Evoker, Favored Soul 20, Deep Gnome
Favored Soul, Deep Gnome, 32pt build

Bowsoul (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/471580-Bowhealer-A-Divine-Arcane-Archer-with-legendary-CC?p=5776561&viewfull=1#post5776561) by Jiirix
Archer w/endgame CC, 16/2/2 Favored Soul/Fighter/Monk, Elf
Favored Soul, Monk, 32pt build, +3 Dex tome

Video Guides

Epic Elite FVS gameplay (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/453694-Epic-Elite-FVS-gameplay) by Helmer

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:07 AM

Forum (https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/120-Artificer) / Wiki (http://ddowiki.com/page/Artificer)

Premium Builds

Dubbell O'Seven - casting/ranged focused artificer (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/386775-Dubbell-O-Seven-casting-ranged-focused-artificer) by CThruTheEgo
Repeater with nuking, Artificer 20, Warforged
Artificer, Warforged, Harper Agent, Third life, +5 Dex tome

U29 Electroficer (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/469570-U29-Electroficer) by Deathdefy
Repeater, Artificer 20, Morninglord or Human
Artificer, Harper Agent, +6 Dex tome

Pure arty shadowdancer (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/460609-Pure-arty-shadowdancer) by Jumpnshoot
Repeater, Artificer 20, Warforged
Artificer, Warforged, Harper Agent, 32pt build, +5 Dex tome

BF Art (36pts) (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/456153-BF-Art-%2836pts%29) by TheWalruss
THF Melee, 10/8/2 Artificer/Monk/Fighter, Bladeforged
Artificer, Monk, Bladeforged, Third life, +4 Str tome

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:07 AM

Forum (https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/45-Druid) / Wiki (http://ddowiki.com/page/Druid)

New Player Builds

Gingerspyce's caster/healer/quasi-tank build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/427398-Gingerspyce-s-caster-healer-quasi-tank-build) by Nachomammashouse
Ice, Druid 20, Human
Druid
(also Endgame viable)

Premium Builds

Herald of Light: CC Summer Build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/458638-Herald-of-Light-CC-Summer-Build) by slarden
Fire, 17/3 Druid/Favored Soul, Human
Druid, Favored Soul, Third life

Helios-Fire/Light CC Druid (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/448769-Helios-Build-A-Rework-of-Xadin-s-Druid) by MousePointer
Fire/Light, 15/4/1 Druid/Favored Soul/Cleric, Morninglord
Druid, Favored Soul, Morninglord, Third life

DeathTitan Ice Druid (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/454645-DeathTitan-Ice-Druid) by Michele
Ice, 17/3 Druid/Sorcerer, Human
Druid, Third life

The WoodChipper Drunker (druid/fighter/monk melee) Build v2.0 (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/454134-The-WoodChipper-Drunker-%28druid-fighter-monk-melee%29-Build-v2-0) by drehd
Wolf, 9/8/3 Druid/Fighter/Monk, Human
Druid, Monk

Fenris Chained 2.0 (Druid 15/Ranger 5) (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/454988-Fenris-Chained-2-0-%28Druid-15-Ranger-5%29) by giftie
Wolf with crowd control, 15/5 Druid/Ranger, Human
Druid, Third life, +2 Dex tome

U.29 Isioviel's Winter Wolf build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/467937-U-29-Isioviel-s-Winter-Wolf-build) by Seljuck
Wolf, 9/6/5 Druid/Monk/Ranger, Human
Druid, Monk, Third life, +2 Dex tome

Togg the Winter Wolf 2.0 10D/6R/4F (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470403-Togg-the-Winter-Wolf-2-0-10D-6R-4F) by Dragbon
Wolf, 10/6/4 Druid/Ranger/Fighter, Human or Purple Dragon Knight
Druid, +3 Dex tome, 32pt build

Additional Information

Melee druid: what is working with it? (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/455517-Melee-druid-what-is-working-with-it) by BigErkyKid

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:08 AM

Forum (https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/298-Warlock) / Wiki (http://ddowiki.com/page/Warlock)

New Player Builds

Pure Casting Warlock DC Eld Blast Build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/460700-Pure-Casting-Warlock-DC-Eld-Blast-Build) by slarden
Warlock 20, Drow or Human
Warlock
(also Endgame viable)

EE Solo Breaking the Ranks Pure Warlock (The "99 percent" build) (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/462852-EE-Solo-Breaking-the-Ranks-Pure-Warlock) by TheWalruss
Warlock 20, Human or Purple Dragon Knight
Warlock
(also Endgame viable)

Premium Builds

The Gladys Knight - A tanky, swashbuckling warlock with soul! (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/464619-The-Gladys-Knight-A-tanky-swashbuckling-warlock-with-soul!) by Gnarkh
14/3/3 Warlock/Bard/Fighter, Drow
Warlock, Drow, +3 Dex tome

Porcupine - Bladeforged Warlock 18/ Paladin 2 (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/463811-Porcupine-Bladeforged-Warlock-18-Paladin-2) by JOTMON
18/2 Warlock/Paladin, Bladeforged
Warlock, Bladeforged

Basic GOO (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/469463-Basic-GOO) by Tilomere
Warlock 20, Purple Dragon Knight
Warlock, Purple Dragon Knight, Third life

Voodu Warlock: A Pure Warlock Enlightened Spirit Tank (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/466496-Voodu-Warlock-A-Pure-Warlock-Enlightened-Spirit-Tank-Project-companion-thread) by Nachomammashouse
Warlock 20, Drow
Warlock, Drow

Kirtz - The Enlightened Scholar - Damage, Crowd Control, Chaos, New Player Friendly (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/472039-Kirtz-The-Enlightened-Scholar-Damage-Crowd-Control-Chaos-New-Player-Friendly) by Maelodic
Warlock 20, Drow
Warlock, Drow

Zergod - DC/Instakill Soul Eater Fiend Warlock for LE Content - 90 CHA with Ruins (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/471632-Zergod-DC-Instakill-Soul-Eater-Fiend-Warlock-for-LE-Content) by kalaka
Warlock 20, Human
Third life, Unknown starting stats

Mephistopheles' Disciple: A Fiend Warlock (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/467741-Mephistopheles-Disciple-A-Fiend-Warlock) by Morroiel
Warlock 20, Drow
Warlock, Drow, Third life build

Hulluukolock (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/467647-Hulluukolock) by adrian69
18/1/1 Warlock/Fighter/Favored Soul, Human
Warlock, Favored Soul, +3 Dex tome

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:08 AM

reserved

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:09 AM

Builds identified as Disposable Iconics are designed to be run at level 15 with 56 AP spent, and mostly just stick with starter gear. A few select pieces of gear might get swapped out, usually for spell power, but for the most part they're designed to be easy to roll up, start using immediately, then delete when you're done.

Cannith Challenge / Crystal Cove

Challenge Farmer (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/423615-Challenge-Farmer) by EllisDee37
Unarmed Melee, Monk 16, Human
Monk, 32pt build

Epic Challenge Farmer (21 drow pure wizard) (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/434231-Epic-Challenge-Farmer-%2821-drow-pure-wizard%29) by EllisDee37
DC Caster, Wizard 20, Drow
Drow

Eldritch Knight (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/423615-Challenge-Farmer?p=5084429&viewfull=1#post5084429) by raznorw
THF Melee, 11/2/2 Wizard/Paladin/Fighter, Bladeforged (Disposable Iconic)
Bladeforged

Warlock (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/423615-Challenge-Farmer?p=5663814&viewfull=1#post5663814) by RockHeavy
10/4/1 Warlock/Fighter/Barbarian, Purple Dragon Knight (Disposable Iconic)
Purple Dragon Knight, Warlock, 32pt build

Night Revels

Mabar farmer (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/467238-Mabar-farmer) by EllisDee37
Turn Cleric, Cleric 15, Morninglord (Disposable Iconic)
Morninglord

Risia

Risia Farmer (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470853-Risia-farmer) by EllisDee37
Disposable Iconics: Purple Dragon Knight (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470853-Risia-farmer), Shadar-kai (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470853-Risia-farmer?p=5765599&viewfull=1#post5765599)

Dual-box Openers

Level 3 (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/466344-Dual-box-openers?p=5701827&viewfull=1#post5701827) by EllisDee37
THF Melee, 2/1 Rogue/Barbarian, Human

Level 7 (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/466344-Dual-box-openers?p=5701828&viewfull=1#post5701828) by EllisDee37
Repeater, 6/1 Rogue/Paladin, Human

Level 11 (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/466344-Dual-box-openers?p=5701830&viewfull=1#post5701830) by EllisDee37
Pale Trapper, 9/2 Wizard/Rogue, Human

Level 15 (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/466344-Dual-box-openers?p=5701831&viewfull=1#post5701831) by EllisDee37
Great Crossbow, 13/1/1 Rogue/Barbarian/Fighter, Human

Miscellaneous

Bank Mule by EllisDee37
Air Savant, 12/2/1 Sorcerer/Barbarian/Cleric, Morninglord or Purple Dragon Knight
Morninglord or Purple Dragon Knight

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:10 AM

For the old builds that are no longer current, but were famous enough to be mentioned.

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:10 AM

Reserving this post for who knows what

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:11 AM

Okay, with the entire first page reserved, I'm all set. Replies welcome.

What builds should be included?

Saekee

01-12-2016, 08:34 AM

Just a suggestion: subdivide Specialists into Bow, Thrower, Bow/Thrower hybrids (even if this repeats with Ranger and monk) along with other possible specialist divisions.

I would also add a 200 word description summarizing each build (I know that is a lot of work, but this looks like it will get pretty big).

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 08:36 AM

Just a suggestion: subdivide Specialists into Bow, Thrower, Bow/Thrower hybrids (even if this repeats with Ranger and monk) along with other possible specialist divisions.Specialists is poorly named; those will be constrained builds like challenge farmers and dual-box openers.

Do you think I need more write-up than what's included in the Rangers (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423-Build-Repository?p=5759361&viewfull=1#post5759361) post?

Saekee

01-12-2016, 10:12 AM

Specialists is poorly named; those will be constrained builds like challenge farmers and dual-box openers.

Do you think I need more write-up than what's included in the Rangers (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470423-Build-Repository?p=5759361&viewfull=1#post5759361) post?

Not sure. Just seems like divisions based on class have been replaced by more generalized gameplay approaches like 'Thrower/Melee etc.'

Here is Jakeleela's Thrower:
Fury Stars: 12 Ranger/6 Monk/2 Fighter - Human
https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/463636-Some-New-Thrower-Builds
Variant under test is 14 monk/6 ranger

Those two splits are the best thrower builds right now. He also has some archived stuff a few posts down.

Saekee

01-12-2016, 10:17 AM

Rogue builds
For assassins, there is CThru's https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/424338-Hassan-s-Assassin
and Slarden's https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470028-A-Legendary-Elite-Int-Based-Assassin-Build
Nokowi will probably update his builds soon
Slarden has some dex-based assassins too that use halfling dragonmarks. the idea is similar to Cthru's.

Mechanics are pretty cookie-cutter

Staff:
Quezuzu's https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470034-Sneaky-Boulder-Ultra-survivable-Centered-Thief-Acrobat

Then there are technique threads for classes, like this one meant for assassins: https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/467979-Weave-in-the-Fade-Limited-use-Assassin-Technique

Archived out-of-date builds:
My THUG build is really out of date as it will not survive in the toughest content:
https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/464049-The-Thug-sustained-DPS-non-assassinating-INT-rogue?highlight=hassan%27s+assassin
But it is great for grinding out stuff in destinies if one runs dailies etc. But it is not top-notch.
Similarly, my Twilight Blade of the Dragonheirs is out of date.

Anoregon

01-12-2016, 12:48 PM

Not sure. Just seems like divisions based on class have been replaced by more generalized gameplay approaches like 'Thrower/Melee etc.'

Here is Jakeleela's Thrower:
Fury Stars: 12 Ranger/6 Monk/2 Fighter - Human
https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/463636-Some-New-Thrower-Builds
Variant under test is 14 monk/6 ranger

Those two splits are the best thrower builds right now. He also has some archived stuff a few posts down.

I should have no real issues doing that build as a PDK, right? It just slightly shuffles the class order by having a fighter level at one, but the feats should still work out fine unless I'm missing something.

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 01:32 PM

Not sure. Just seems like divisions based on class have been replaced by more generalized gameplay approaches like 'Thrower/Melee etc.'

Here is Jakeleela's Thrower:
Fury Stars: 12 Ranger/6 Monk/2 Fighter - Human
https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/463636-Some-New-Thrower-Builds
Variant under test is 14 monk/6 ranger

Those two splits are the best thrower builds right now. He also has some archived stuff a few posts down.Hmmmm.

Well, I have the entire first page to work with. (20 posts.) I'm open to any ideas for a better way to organize things. Would fighting style be better? The concern is that I don't want any one post to have too many builds, but I recognize that very similar builds might have different primary classes and it might not make a ton of sense to split them into different posts.

Saekee

01-12-2016, 02:59 PM

I should have no real issues doing that build as a PDK, right? It just slightly shuffles the class order by having a fighter level at one, but the feats should still work out fine unless I'm missing something.
Fighter levels are taken last in his setup--see link--you would miss out on a feat

Hmmmm.

Well, I have the entire first page to work with. (20 posts.) I'm open to any ideas for a better way to organize things. Would fighting style be better? The concern is that I don't want any one post to have too many builds, but I recognize that very similar builds might have different primary classes and it might not make a ton of sense to split them into different posts.
In the end, I don't think it matters--this could be an awesome resource.

undercover69

01-12-2016, 05:22 PM

Is there community interest in assembling a library of builds? I'd be willing to maintain the lists, but would need people to point them out so I could add them.

Do you intend to sieve Sigtrent's and Kent's threads? At least for the highlights of 2015?

EllisDee37

01-12-2016, 05:44 PM

Do you intend to sieve Sigtrent's and Kent's threads? At least for the highlights of 2015?Possibly some, but I was more thinking of linking directly to those threads as a resource for requesting custom builds.

Grailhawk

01-12-2016, 06:11 PM

+1 This just got bookmarked it has answered potential.

Taimasan

01-12-2016, 07:49 PM

C-Dog

01-12-2016, 07:54 PM

+1

You might also want to consider earmarking new-player (28 pt/Drow) builds and also solo builds, which are sub-categories within all the above classes.

Edit: Actually, the variety of sub-categories listed here https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/117232-Request-a-Build-Get-a-Build show how many general groups could be needed. :/

Just a suggestion: subdivide Specialists into Bow, Thrower, Bow/Thrower hybrids (even if this repeats with Ranger and monk) along with other possible specialist divisions.

I would also add a 200 word description summarizing each build (I know that is a lot of work, but this looks like it will get pretty big).
200 words is a short essay - unnecessarily long and bulky imo. ~50 words should sum it up, and the user can compare details or ask in forums if they feel they need to.

And if someone wants a "ranged" build but are picky about the exact weapon, ~they~ can go to the trouble of sorting for exactly what they want.

That said, "ranged" (aka Archer) is a valid sub-category of many classes - ranger, rogue, cleric, druid, etc.

EllisDee37

01-13-2016, 08:01 AM

You might also want to consider earmarking new-player (28 pt/Drow) buildsNew Player builds get their own section inside each post.

EllisDee37

01-13-2016, 03:44 PM

I'm slowly but surely adding builds, but it's not quick. The initial lists are still very much under construction. I'll make a post noting when I consider the first pass complete.

EllisDee37

01-15-2016, 12:35 PM

Anyone know of a build thread for the barbarian Occult Slayer flavor build with super high spell resistance? I remember video of it soloing EE WGU, but that was before the barbarian pass, I think.

unbongwah

01-15-2016, 01:56 PM

Anyone know of a build thread for the barbarian Occult Slayer flavor build with super high spell resistance?
This is the original version AFAIK: https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/436179-Dwarven-Occult-Slayer-Pure-Barbarian-Build

For druid caster builds, I nominate:

https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/427398-Gingerspyce-s-caster-healer-quasi-tank-build
https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/458638-Herald-of-Light-CC-Summer-Build
https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/448769-Helios-Build-A-Rework-of-Xadin-s-Druid

I posted my latest F2P-friendly sorc build here (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/457833-Basic-New-Player-Friendly-Sorc-Build?p=5741622&viewfull=1#post5741622).

Eclaveriia

01-15-2016, 06:23 PM

This is my paladin build updated for U29, its a two handed fighting, Knight of the Chalice/Sacred Defender Build.

https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470627-Sacred-Knight-For-New-Players-(U29)?p=5762210#post5762210=1

I will post links to my Barbarian, Ranger and Warlock build when I get them on the forums. I will start with my warlock build since their seems to be the biggest deficiency in that area. All my builds are new player friendly.

EllisDee37

01-15-2016, 06:37 PM

Nice! The more builds the better.

Note that there's no real rhyme or reason to which builds I've added so far. I basically just started with builds I was familiar with, and now am starting at the beginning and adding any build with thousands of views that aren't more than a year or so old. (Cutoff verying based on when their class pass was, if they had one.)

So far I've "finished" the first pass for barbarians, bards and clerics. Everything else has what amounts to a random collection of builds. Warlock might end up being one of the biggest sections, akin to bards, for all I know. Just haven't gotten to it yet.

Eclaveriia

01-15-2016, 07:23 PM

I think completionist builds should have their own subsection within each class.

As for cutoff, I think their enhancement pass or 1 year is a good start.

I don't think thousands of views should be a criteria for inclusion, but at the same time you can't be expected to look for every build that someone decided to post that got buried 6 pages back. Some builds may be good without having have been viewed a lot. I don't know how many posts I have seen about players looking for build advice when builds that were suited were buried 3 to 4 pages deep and they did not have the patience to look for that build and the search engine did not find them. But I also think that people who post builds that are intended to help others should try and post the links here to help make your work easier.

EllisDee37

01-15-2016, 08:00 PM

I don't think thousands of views should be a criteria for inclusionIt's not, it's just how I'm choosing builds for the initial pass when it comes to builds I'm not familiar with.

EDIT: I like the look of that Sacred Knight. Added!

EllisDee37

01-18-2016, 04:07 PM

Cetus

01-18-2016, 05:37 PM

The manyshot barb is outdated too at this point

EllisDee37

01-18-2016, 07:43 PM

The manyshot barb is outdated too at this pointCopy that, will move it.

EllisDee37

01-25-2016, 07:13 AM

Did a first pass on the specialty builds, and updated my signature.

Jiirix

01-25-2016, 08:21 AM

Great posts, should get a sticky ASAP.

Theolin

01-25-2016, 08:37 AM

First pass is finished, having gone through all the custom, multiclass and individual class forums looking for current and/or popular builds. I also went through and added the suggestions from page 2.

All that's left is to add the specialty builds. In the meantime, let me know of any that I missed.

EDIT: I know nothing about Warlock, to the point that I found it difficult to identify styles for the warlock builds. Little help?

EDIT 2: Also, let me know if you find any broken links, improperly classified builds, or builds that shouldn't be included. (Perhaps they're exactly the same as another included build?)

as for warlocks, I would say there are 3ish styles,
1) bursting
2) pew pew (blasts)
3) melee
4) The deep splashes that are basically only using the ES HP part. Due to having only 5ish levels their bursts are very weak (I think these belong to something else)

Any of the first 3 can be either DC based (chr) or not(int/something else) & I would also say the pact choice is more flavor then something that defines the build.

EllisDee37

01-25-2016, 11:11 PM

as for warlocks, I would say there are 3ish styles,
1) bursting
2) pew pew (blasts)
3) melee
4) The deep splashes that are basically only using the ES HP part. Due to having only 5ish levels their bursts are very weak (I think these belong to something else)

Any of the first 3 can be either DC based (chr) or not(int/something else) & I would also say the pact choice is more flavor then something that defines the build.Thanks much. I'll see if I can figure out styles to attach to them.

unbongwah

01-26-2016, 10:24 AM

Broadly speaking, there are two types of warlock builds: those which are DC-based casters and those which are not. Which sounds obvious, but bear with me...

The DC-based warlocks look like every other caster build: i.e., usually pure warlock with max CHA, usual metamagics, Spell Focuses, etc. You'll find builds which specialize in every PrE, but that's largely a question of how you spend your APs and which Pact you choose.

The non-DC-based warlocks are a lot more varied. Some focus on the no-save portions of warlock DPS (i.e., the base Eldritch Blast dmg plus the light dmg in ES), which lets them put their primary stat pts & feats into something else, like melee or ranged DPS. Some focus on the survivability benefits in ES (i.e., all those temp HPs, plus the extra PRR/MRR/etc.). And some look like they're just finding creative new ways of abusing Shiradi procs. :rolleyes:

Sarzor

01-26-2016, 01:46 PM

Saekee

01-26-2016, 02:23 PM

wow, I have already used this thread for an easy consultation for a repeater build (Jirrix's). Props to you, thanks Ellisdee.

EllisDee37

01-28-2016, 02:50 AM

I might put a date of "last updated" as some of the ones referenced were last updated in 2014, which is very, very out of date, to the point I wouldn't even consider using them. They're good to have there, but having a date would be advantageous.I won't be able to maintain a last updated date for all builds.

Which ones are too out of date? I can move them to Outdated or remove them altogether.

Note that 2014 isn't necessarily out of date. A couple quick examples: Bards haven't changed appreciably since swashbuckler was added in June of 2014, and Favored Soul hasn't changed since the enhancement pass of U19, back in August of 2013. (!)

kgoodson3

03-07-2016, 11:32 AM

Bump....tired of getting asked in game how to find this thread.

Nigel137

03-07-2016, 03:45 PM

Forum (https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/222-Favored-Soul) / Wiki (http://ddowiki.com/page/Favored_Soul)

Premium Builds

Ghostriker's build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/435732-Ghostriker-s-build) by Hellyzabeth
Evoker, 16/4 Favored Soul/Paladin, Human
Favored Soul, +5 Con tome

The Angel of Amaunator (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/469479-The-Angel-of-Amaunator) by Atremus
Evoker, 18/1/1 Favored Soul/Cleric/Wizard, Morninglord
Favored Soul, Morninglord

Yeela: FvS 17 Wiz 1 Monk 2 - Healer and Dps Shiradi MM spammer (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/440241-Yeela-FvS-17-Wiz-1-Monk-2-Healer-and-Dps-Shiradi-MM-spammer) by Stinging_Bee
Nuker, 17/2/1 Favored Soul/Monk/Wizard
Favored Soul, Monk, Third life, +4 Con tome

The Arcadian Avenger - A hybrid Divine Melee & DC Caster build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/463850-The-Arcadian-Avenger-A-hybrid-Divine-Melee-amp-DC-Caster-build) by Arlathen
TWF Melee, 17/3 Favored Soul/Fighter, Half-Elf
Favored Soul, Half-Elf, Third life, +5 Dex tome

Shoikan - A Divine Crusader Warpriest (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/440115-Shoikan-A-Divine-Crusader-Warpriest) by serthcore
TWF Melee and Nuker, 15/3/2 Favored Soul/Monk/Paladin, Human
Favored Soul, Monk, Third life, +4 Dex tome

Champion of the Gods (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/451039-Champion-of-the-Gods) by Andoris
TWF Melee and Nuker, 15/3/2 Favored Soul/Monk/Paladin, Drow
Favored Soul, Monk, Drow, Third life, +4 Dex tome

Video Guides

Epic Elite FVS gameplay (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/453694-Epic-Elite-FVS-gameplay) by Helmer

Wow, not a single decent pure FvS option. Is the class THAT much gimped? It's time for a FvS pass Turbine!

Maelodic

03-07-2016, 04:34 PM

Wow, not a single decent pure FvS option. Is the class THAT much gimped? It's time for a FvS pass Turbine!

Agreed. Along with artificer probably has the most desperate need for a pass.

Morroiel

03-07-2016, 10:43 PM

Agreed. Along with artificer probably has the most desperate need for a pass.

Monk first please. Historically the most bugged class. Currently the worst class from a numerical vantage point in relation to others in the same role (i.e. melee for monk, caster for fvs).

Druid/FvS/Artificer are really all in the same boat. Lack of a 3rd tree and being multidimensional (melee/ranged/caster options) leaves you with lackluster function in that respective role. For example, druid needs a third tree than can complement both a melee shapeshifter character as well as a caster character.

Also, pure fvs's exist, and the 18/1/1 builds are ideal as they are a feat starved class (18/1/1 builds aren't too far off from pure - its not in the same ballpark as a class which usually is only 2 or 6 splash).

Maelodic

03-08-2016, 04:48 AM

Monk first please. Historically the most bugged class. Currently the worst class from a numerical vantage point in relation to others in the same role (i.e. melee for monk, caster for fvs).

Druid/FvS/Artificer are really all in the same boat. Lack of a 3rd tree and being multidimensional (melee/ranged/caster options) leaves you with lackluster function in that respective role. For example, druid needs a third tree than can complement both a melee shapeshifter character as well as a caster character.

Also, pure fvs's exist, and the 18/1/1 builds are ideal as they are a feat starved class (18/1/1 builds aren't too far off from pure - its not in the same ballpark as a class which usually is only 2 or 6 splash).

While I would prefer monk first as well, the difference is that artificers and FvS both do not do well in epics regardless of destiny. They don't have enough in their enhancement trees and really struggle because of it.

CThruTheEgo

03-08-2016, 07:27 AM

Maelodic

03-08-2016, 10:28 AM

My arti would disagree with the bolded, although I do not disagree that they could use a revamp.

Your arti is very.well geared and is the pinnacle of an optimized arti. It still ends up with numbers similar to what you'd expect from a first life rogue or sorc.

Also you're an awesome player, but you've got to admit your arti feels a bit weaker then the rest of your builds, right?

unbongwah

03-08-2016, 10:56 AM

While I would prefer monk first as well, the difference is that artificers and FvS both do not do well in epics regardless of destiny. They don't have enough in their enhancement trees and really struggle because of it.
Light-based Evoker FvS in Exalted Angel should be okay with new epic caster feats to play with; either human for extra feat or Deep Gnome / ML w/+1 LR for capstone & extra spellpower. Main downside to FvS since U19 is lack of SLAs, IMHO; AoV really should've gotten more than just the capstone. :(

CThruTheEgo

03-08-2016, 12:48 PM

Your arti is very.well geared and is the pinnacle of an optimized arti. It still ends up with numbers similar to what you'd expect from a first life rogue or sorc.

I would agree that an arti is more gear dependent if you want to maximize the build's potential, but that's really true of any class that hasn't been revamped yet. Most builds used to be much more gear dependent than they are today, some more so than others. The revamps have largely done away with gear dependency, which makes harder content more accessible to newer and more casual players. I would assume this is intentional to open up more of the game to a larger audience.

That said, gear has also become much more accessible due to the new lootgen. It's a huge pita to put together a lootgen gear set, but what's available often outclasses named and raid loot. To a certain degree, gear dependency no longer requires being an active endgame player or part of the raid scene. This might not be noticeable in most of my builds because I haven't taken the time to upgrade their gear sets to include lootgen (I hate the system because it's such a pain to put together a gear set and I just don't want to bother tbh), but I've commented about it in each of my build threads and have incorporated lootgen on each of my characters in game.

Basically, I don't currently see gear as that much of an obstacle to optimizing an arti, or any other build for that matter. Lootgen alone can do a lot for a build now.

And just for the record, I never had several pieces of gear listed in Dubbell's build. My gear sets are an ideal set, but I'm usually always in pursuit of at least a few elusive pieces. My playtime is limited and game updates (or my own boredom compelling me to play a different character) usually has me changing that perfect set before I've actually acquired it all. So my experience of playing Dubbell is not at the uber-optimal levels listed in the build thread. For example, I never got Dissolution and for a long time was using energy burst acid without an acid spell power item. It was still effective enough to be completely worth it. With the new lootgen, however, I switched to energy burst electric and now have an electric spell power item. I definitely notice the difference in damage with energy burst, but still never felt like the character was gimp before.

Also you're an awesome player, but you've got to admit your arti feels a bit weaker then the rest of your builds, right?

I appreciate the compliment, but I can't say I would agree that Dubbell feels weaker than my other builds, actually. If anything, The Count feels like my weakest build right now. Swashbucklers took quite a hit with the imp crit changes and increased duration of coup de grace. The build itself lost some of its endgame CC capacity with so many mobs having spell resistance at endgame and me not wanting to grind past lives for spell pen. I still think it's a good build, but it certainly doesn't shine like it used to.

Dubbell, White Feather Sniper, Hassan's Assassin, and the Divine Cuisinart all perform at about the same level in my experience, though each have a very different playstyle and bring something entirely different to the table. I do about equally well in kill count (for whatever that's worth) on each of them. Dubbell is still my go-to character to try out new content because of the versatility it offers.

Sorry if this is off-topic EllisDee. Hopefully it serves as a bump to expose people to this awesome resource.

Maelodic

03-08-2016, 02:20 PM

Light-based Evoker FvS in Exalted Angel should be okay with new epic caster feats to play with; either human for extra feat or Deep Gnome / ML w/+1 LR for capstone & extra spellpower. Main downside to FvS since U19 is lack of SLAs, IMHO; AoV really should've gotten more than just the capstone. :(

Yeah,.. I think if they had sorc cast speed they could get away with not having slas...

snip.

Thank you for the insight. I haven't had such luck with artificers but I don't mesh well with the playstle even though I love hybrids.

I HAVE noticed the power drop in my bard, and am doing active testing to try and optimize him a bit more- if you'd like I can keep you updated on this testing. Took me a while after returning to remember why bards are my favorite class but I'm back at it now.

I think discussing class power is also appropriate for this thread as it is attempting to help players build their characters.

CThruTheEgo

03-08-2016, 03:00 PM

I HAVE noticed the power drop in my bard, and am doing active testing to try and optimize him a bit more- if you'd like I can keep you updated on this testing. Took me a while after returning to remember why bards are my favorite class but I'm back at it now.

I discuss some options in The Count's thread, but didn't update the OP because I wasn't completely happy with any of them. Each option would have altered the build further from its original concept than I would have liked. That's certainly not to say that any of those options would be bad, just that they weren't for me. As can be seen from the numerous builds linked under the bard section in this thread, there are a variety of ways to build and play one.

I actually TRed my Count about a week ago into an acrobat. I've always wanted to play an acrobat and started several, but never finished one. I figured if I TR one of my multilife characters into one, then I'd have to finish it lol.

I think discussing class power is also appropriate for this thread as it is attempting to help players build their characters.

I tend to agree. Plus, I'm of the opinion that discussions evolve and going off topic (to some degree) isn't necessarily something to be avoided, but I know not everyone agrees with that perspective.

EllisDee37

03-08-2016, 03:33 PM

Sorry if this is off-topic EllisDee. Hopefully it serves as a bump to expose people to this awesome resource.Not at all.

As far as I'm concerned, comparing various builds, discussing playstyles, and comparing class balance are all exactly on topic for this thread.

Other posts I would hope/expect to see would be quick drive-by "Include build _____ in the lists when you get a chance" type deals.

I tend to agree. Plus, I'm of the opinion that discussions evolve and going off topic (to some degree) isn't necessarily something to be avoided, but I know not everyone agrees with that perspective.I'm generally pretty firm about specific build threads staying on topic for that build, but otherwise I'm a big fan of thread drift.

In a thread like this, I already reserved and have used all the "critical" posts on the first page, so any discussion is gravy if only just to keep the thread on the first page.

Maelodic

03-08-2016, 04:21 PM

In a thread like this, I already reserved and have used all the "critical" posts on the first page, so any discussion is gravy if only just to keep the thread on the first page.

At this point this thread should probably be stickied.

EllisDee37

03-10-2016, 01:57 AM

Added the following two Warlock builds:

Voodu Warlock: A Pure Warlock Enlightened Spirit Tank (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/466496-Voodu-Warlock-A-Pure-Warlock-Enlightened-Spirit-Tank-Project-companion-thread) by Nachomammashouse
Warlock 20, Drow
Warlock, Drow

Kirtz - The Enlightened Scholar - Damage, Crowd Control, Chaos, New Player Friendly (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/472039-Kirtz-The-Enlightened-Scholar-Damage-Crowd-Control-Chaos-New-Player-Friendly) by Maelodic
Warlock 20, Drow
Warlock, Drow

At some point I need to sit down and assign descriptions to warlock builds like I do with the other classes. (THF Melee, DC Caster, Nuker, etc...) I just don't know anything about Warlocks, and laziness is winning out over curiosity.

Maelodic

03-10-2016, 05:15 AM

At some point I need to sit down and assign descriptions to warlock builds like I do with the other classes. (THF Melee, DC Caster, Nuker, etc...) I just don't know anything about Warlocks, and laziness is winning out over curiosity.

The vast majority of builds are basically variants of enlightened spirit's aura+bursts combo with high survivability.

Pure Casting Warlock DC Eld Blast Build by slarden
Nuker (Light), Aura+Bursts, Evards CC

The Gladys Knight - A tanky, swashbuckling warlock with soul! by Gnarkh
SWF Melee, Aura+Bursts

Porcupine - Bladeforged Warlock 18/ Paladin 2 by JOTMON
Aura+Bursts

Basic GOO by Tilomere
CON Tank, Aura+Burst+Soul Eater

Voodu Warlock: A Pure Warlock Enlightened Spirit Tank by Nachomammashouse
Tank, Aura+Bursts

Kirtz - The Enlightened Scholar - Damage, Crowd Control, Chaos, New Player Friendly by Maelodic
Mass Confusion, Chain Shape

Cordovan

03-10-2016, 10:24 AM

At this point this thread should probably be stickied.

Agreed.

CThruTheEgo

03-10-2016, 03:05 PM

Agreed.

And there was much rejoicing.

EllisDee37

03-10-2016, 06:08 PM

Added the following two builds:

11 Cleric / 6 Monk / 3 Paladin - Good Monkey, now Heal (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/451123-11-Cleric-6-Monk-3-Paladin-Good-Monkey-now-Heal) by Theolin
Clonk (unarmed melee), 11/6/3 Cleric/Monk/Paladin Purple Dragon Knight
Monk, Purple Dragon Knight, +1 Dex tome

15 Paladin / 3 wiz / 2 Fighter - CleavinBoard (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/451334-15-Paladin-3-wiz-2-Fighter-CleavinBoard) by Theolin
S&B Melee, 15/3/2 Paladin/Wizard/Fighter, Purple Dragon Knight
Purple Dragon Knight, either past lives or a +1 Strength tome

I also added category headings to the monk post to differentiate between shuricannons, monkchers and unarmed. I actually did this in preparation for adding the clonk but then realized that a clonk is a cleric, not a monk.

EDIT: And finally, I just noticed that the OP preamble included this:
Premium Builds include pay features (premium races/classes, iconics, tomes, harper agent, 32pt builds) or past lives. A brand new player can start with a premium build if they already have the listed premium features unlocked. For example, if the only premium features listed are Drow and Warlock, a VIP can roll it up immediately.Which, of course, isn't true. Drow aren't part of VIP, so I changed it to Gnome.

EllisDee37

03-10-2016, 06:42 PM

Vooduspyce

03-11-2016, 12:17 AM

Wow what a great resource, thanks for putting this together and for including a couple of my builds! I added this link to our guild's website resource page :)

Jiirix

03-11-2016, 03:53 AM

Also added:

Self-Healing Halfling Mechanic For New Players (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/473059-Self-Healing-Halfling-Mechanic-For-New-Players) by Jiirix
Mechanic, 18/1/1 Rogue/Cleric/Fighter
Uses a +2 Dex tome in epics from 1750 favor reward

Thanks. I will fix the formating and add some hints like "one level of cleric lets you use cure serious wands".

slarden

03-12-2016, 06:21 AM

EllisDee37

03-12-2016, 06:49 AM

You are free to classify the build how you wish, but truth is while the build is very new-player friendly it certainly shouldn't be pigeon-holed as a new player build. This build was made specifically to beat EE and now LE content and the fact that it worked well without past lifes was just pure luck.For the purposes of this thread, new player builds are defined as builds that don't require premium features, tomes, or past lives. (Other than the primary class.)

Several of the new player builds are endgame worthy. In addition to your warlock, there's Zoda's barbarian, Erkid's paladin, Eth's NoYellowbar (I think?), and Gingerspyce's druid. I do see I explicitly stated this for the druid; I'll go through and tag the other new player builds that are endgame viable.

The other warlock build on the forums I would consider playing on a completionist for top level content is sergod's build which you don't have listed. Sergod's build is an insta-kill build partially going against will saves suitable for LE Shroud where fort saves are off the charts since one of the patches. I don't think you go into an LE shroud without at least one warlock spec'd this way so it should definitely be on your list.

https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/471632-Zergod-DC-Instakill-Soul-Eater-Fiend-Warlock-for-LE-Content

I will probably make a character like this specifically for LE Shroud now that they raised fort saves so much. It's a niche build for LE raids, but it's amazing for that.Cool, I'll add it. Probably tomorrow, and at the same time I'll toss in those endgame tags.

slarden

03-12-2016, 04:43 PM

For the purposes of this thread, new player builds are defined as builds that don't require premium features, tomes, or past lives. (Other than the primary class.)

Several of the new player builds are endgame worthy. In addition to your warlock, there's Zoda's barbarian, Erkid's paladin, Eth's NoYellowbar (I think?), and Gingerspyce's druid. I do see I explicitly stated this for the druid; I'll go through and tag the other new player builds that are endgame viable.

Cool, I'll add it. Probably tomorrow, and at the same time I'll toss in those endgame tags.

Thank you for the explanation. Also, great thread!

EllisDee37

03-12-2016, 05:24 PM

I went through and added "(Also Endgame viable)" tags to the New Player builds. Premium builds are all assumed to be viable in endgame, but it's reasonable to think that people might see a build in a New Player section and assume it's NOT endgame viable. Hopefully the tags will clear up any confusion.

Added a new Warlock build:

Zergod - DC/Instakill Soul Eater Fiend Warlock for LE Content - 90 CHA with Ruins (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/471632-Zergod-DC-Instakill-Soul-Eater-Fiend-Warlock-for-LE-Content) by kalaka
Warlock 20, Human
Third life, Unknown starting stats

The other warlock build on the forums I would consider playing on a completionist for top level content is sergod's build which you don't have listed. Sergod's build is an insta-kill build partially going against will saves suitable for LE Shroud where fort saves are off the charts since one of the patches. I don't think you go into an LE shroud without at least one warlock spec'd this way so it should definitely be on your list.

https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/471632-Zergod-DC-Instakill-Soul-Eater-Fiend-Warlock-for-LE-Content

I will probably make a character like this specifically for LE Shroud now that they raised fort saves so much. It's a niche build for LE raids, but it's amazing for that.The reason I didn't originally include Zergod (I remember considering it) is because there is no information about starting stats. The build is now included, with the mystery stats tagged as a premium feature. That kind of appeals to me, actually.

It's worth pointing out that the OP of the Zergod thread explicitly states that the build isn't viable for LE Shroud:

I want to be clear that this build is NOT viable for LE shroud end game. It is very powerful everywhere else but NOT in LE Shroud, even maxed out. LE Shroud it is relegated to CC duty, which it is only mediocre at, as mass hold and web is its only CC. It doesn't have mind fog, irr dance, or disco ball. On that note it is a very powerful character, and very fun to play. You NEED 6 past lives though. 12 is best (3clr 3 sorc also). You don't need completionist. Other feats work.

I ended up switching to a build very similar to the Enlightened Scholar (a few threads down). My comments as to how I differed from the Enlightened Scholar are in his thread,

Dream_Marauder

03-22-2016, 06:50 AM

Very useful thread.:cool:

Dream_Marauder

03-23-2016, 04:22 AM

I just noticed that you have a Paladin build (Steel Shrine) listed in the fighter section.

EllisDee37

03-23-2016, 04:32 AM

I just noticed that you have a Paladin build (Steel Shrine) listed in the fighter section.Nice catch, thanks much. It's moved over to Paladin now.

(It doesn't even have ANY fighters levels at all! Not sure what happened there.)

unbongwah

03-23-2016, 03:30 PM

Revisiting the Dwarven Defender (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/430026-Revisiting-the-Dwarven-Defender) by unbongwah
S&B melee tank, Fighter 20, Dwarf
FYI, I've started a new thread (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/472120-Re-Revisiting-the-Dwarven-Defender-for-New-Players-%28U29%29) so it can replace this old one. :)

Revisiting the Halfling Acrobat for New Players (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/442942-Revisiting-the-Halfling-Acrobat-for-New-Players) by unbongwah
Acrobat (THF Melee), Rogue 20, Halfling, Dex-based
This build, OTOH, I would consider obsolete; I never got around to updating it since the U25 rogue overhaul. And while I have posted other Acrobat builds here & there, all of them rely on at least +3 or 4 STR tome to hit THF feat pre-reqs, so not exactly newbie-friendly.

Also there aren't enough gimpy flavor builds listed, so I nominate this DEX-based elf rogue AA (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/464612-Elven-Pure-Rogue-Mechanic-Dreadnaught-Eviscerator?p=5750078&viewfull=1#post5750078). :cool:

EllisDee37

03-24-2016, 06:55 PM

FYI, I've started a new thread (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/472120-Re-Revisiting-the-Dwarven-Defender-for-New-Players-%28U29%29) so it can replace this old one. :)

This build, OTOH, I would consider obsolete; I never got around to updating it since the U25 rogue overhaul. And while I have posted other Acrobat builds here & there, all of them rely on at least +3 or 4 STR tome to hit THF feat pre-reqs, so not exactly newbie-friendly.

Also there aren't enough gimpy flavor builds listed, so I nominate this DEX-based elf rogue AA (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/464612-Elven-Pure-Rogue-Mechanic-Dreadnaught-Eviscerator?p=5750078&viewfull=1#post5750078). :cool:Very nice. All three changes/additions updated. Thanks much!

LrdSlvrhnd

03-24-2016, 09:59 PM

EllisDee37

03-25-2016, 12:09 AM

One thing I noticed is the NoYellowBar 2.0, which is Pal14/Rgr6, is listed under Ranger, not Paladin. I can sort of see it remaining in Ranger (being a ranged build), but I'd think being primarily Paladin it should be at least cross-posted there. I know if I was looking for a Paladin build for a past life or whatever, that I wouldn't necessarily think to look under other classes lolMoved it to paladin.

Unlike Steel Shrine, I can see why I put NoYellowBar in the wrong place: I think of it as a ranger build because v1.0 was one. 2.0 changed it to predominantly paladin.

seldarin

04-03-2016, 07:01 AM

Hi,

I think this one should be included too, more than likely under out of date builds, but was certainly good in its day:

https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/345344-The-Dark-Knight-end-game-Paladin-tank?highlight=stalwart+defender

Dark Knight by Dark-Star

I still play this one with a few small tweaks

Saekee

04-03-2016, 07:04 AM

Moved it to paladin.

Unlike Steel Shrine, I can see why I put NoYellowBar in the wrong place: I think of it as a ranger build because v1.0 was one. 2.0 changed it to predominantly paladin.

hey Ellis, saw you post once in which you were ready to throw in the towel. It was adding to my gloom & doom.

I am glad you are still here.

unbongwah

04-03-2016, 11:08 AM

I think this one should be included too, more than likely under out of date builds, but was certainly good in its day:

https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/345344-The-Dark-Knight-end-game-Paladin-tank?highlight=stalwart+defender

Dark Knight by Dark-Star
This is not intended to be a historic archive of classic builds, but a collection of post-U19 builds which are still relevant by current DDO standards. The Dark Knight is clearly obsolete: 4 1/2 years old and - unless I missed it - never updated for U19, much less for Vanguard additions in U23. There are other more recent pal 18 / ftr 2 builds which could be used instead.

seldarin

04-05-2016, 07:07 AM

This is not intended to be a historic archive of classic builds, but a collection of post-U19 builds which are still relevant by current DDO standards. The Dark Knight is clearly obsolete: 4 1/2 years old and - unless I missed it - never updated for U19, much less for Vanguard additions in U23. There are other more recent pal 18 / ftr 2 builds which could be used instead.

Granted, I still use it and it isn't that out-dated. The build thread may be, but the principle is still fairly solid. Happy to be pointed in the direction of an 18.2 build that is relevant. Contrary to your statement above, the OP contains a number of "out-dated" builds, leastways that's what the heading says. I would deem out-dated to be non-relevant, just my opinion.

unbongwah

04-05-2016, 08:51 AM

Contrary to your statement above, the OP contains a number of "out-dated" builds, leastways that's what the heading says. I would deem out-dated to be non-relevant, just my opinion.
The distinction is that all of the builds in this thread were created after the Update 19 Enhancement overhaul, AFAICT; the "outdated" builds are the ones which haven't been updated in a long time or haven't kept pace with the power creep over the last 18-24 months. E.g., Cetus (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/433254-Cetus-The-Supreme-Bladeforged-Fighter) was once one of the best melee builds in DDO, but its DPS has fallen far behind the pack since then. However, these builds can still be played as-is; hence the distinction between "outdated" vs "obsolete." There are tons of builds like the Dark Knight which were abandoned by the time U19 came out, either because they're no longer relevant or the players have stopped playing - or at least logging into the forums. Dark-Star hasn't been around in four years, unfortunately. :(

Again, this thread is meant to be a collection of post-U19 builds which are still relevant by current DDO standards, not a historical archive (IMO).

EllisDee37

05-08-2016, 12:32 AM

Added a bunch of recent builds to the first page. These are in order of adding them just now, which was done in order of the posts on the first page (checking each class forum) and then ending with the Multiclass forum:

Apollo, maaster CC bard & support healing (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/471148-Apollo-maaster-CC-bard-amp-support-healing) by Vanhooger
Crowd Control, Bard 20, Morninglord
Many past lives for spell penetration, plus high tomes and lots of raid gear

Keen Clericaladin - 9/8/3 Cleric/Fighter/Pally TWF flavor build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/473494-Keen-Clericaladin-9-8-3-Cleric-Fighter-Pally-TWF-flavor-build) by Eryhn
TWF Melee, 9/8/3 Cleric/Fighter/Paladin, PDK or Human

Zergod - Human Khopesh 20 Ranger - Dire Charging Melee DPS (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/472346-Zergod-Human-Khopesh-20-Ranger-Dire-Charging-Melee-DPS) by kalaka
TWF Melee, Ranger 20, Human
Third life build, +3 Dex tome, Harper Agent

Deepwood Trapmonkey (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/472671-Ranged-DPS-Ranger-that-can-deal-with-locks-and-traps?p=5793839&viewfull=1#post5793839) by EllisDee37
Archer with trapping skills, 18/1/1 Ranger/Rogue/Fighter, Elf

ToxicRain AA/trapper (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/474948-ToxicRain-AA-trapper) by Enderoc
Archer with trapping skills, 18/1/1 Ranger/Rogue/Wizard, Drow, Int-based
32pt build, +5 Dex tome, Harper Agent

The harper toolbox 12 ranger 6 fighter 2 rogue morninglord elf (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/474631-The-harper-toolbox-12-ranger-6-fighter-2-rogue-morninglord-elf) by jeremyt
Equal parts TWF Melee and Archer with trapping skills, 12/6/2 Ranger/Fighter/Rogue, Morninglord, Int-based
Third life build, +4 Dex tome, Harper Agent

U29 end game mech rogue-the SA king (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/472134-U29-end-game-mech-rogue-the-SA-king) by Holyavatar
Mechanic, Rogue 20, Human or Purple Dragon Knight
Third life build, +5 Dex tome, Harper Agent

Introducing Ithril, DC caster, pure wizard build U30 (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/475002-Introducing-Ithril-DC-caster-pure-wizard-build-U30) by Hulligan
DC Caster, Wizard 20, Morninglord
Morninglord, +1 LR heart, many past lives and much raid gear

Wizard/Sorcerer Spells Little used and Little misunderstood (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/474825-Wizard-Sorcerer-Spells-Little-used-and-Little-misunderstood) by Enoach

Deep Gnome Evoker FvS (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/472153-Deep-Gnome-Evoker-FvS) by gummolo
Evoker, Favored Soul 20, Deep Gnome
Favored Soul, Deep Gnome, 32pt build

Togg the Winter Wolf 2.0 10D/6R/4F (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470403-Togg-the-Winter-Wolf-2-0-10D-6R-4F) by Dragbon
Wolf, 10/6/4 Druid/Ranger/Fighter, Human or Purple Dragon Knight
Druid, +3 Dex tome, 32pt build

Mephistopheles' Disciple: A Fiend Warlock (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/467741-Mephistopheles-Disciple-A-Fiend-Warlock) by Morroiel
Warlock 20, Drow
Warlock, Drow, Third life build

Hulluukolock (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/467647-Hulluukolock) by adrian69
18/1/1 Warlock/Fighter/Favored Soul, Human
Warlock, Favored Soul, +3 Dex tome

EE Solo Breaking the Ranks Pure Warlock (The "99 percent" build) (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/462852-EE-Solo-Breaking-the-Ranks-Pure-Warlock) by TheWalruss
Warlock 20, Human or Purple Dragon Knight
Warlock
(also Endgame viable)

Bowhealer (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/471580-Bowhealer-A-Divine-Arcane-Archer-with-legendary-CC) by Jiirix
Clonkcher w/endgame CC, 15/3/2 Cleric/Fighter/Monk, Elf
Monk, Third life build

Radiant Archer (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/471580-Bowhealer-A-Divine-Arcane-Archer-with-legendary-CC?p=5776558&viewfull=1#post5776558) by Jiirix
Archer w/endgame CC, 15/4/1 Cleric/Ranger/Wizard
Third life build, +5 Dex tome

Bowsoul (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/471580-Bowhealer-A-Divine-Arcane-Archer-with-legendary-CC?p=5776561&viewfull=1#post5776561) by Jiirix
Archer w/endgame CC, 16/2/2 Favored Soul/Fighter/Monk, Elf
Favored Soul, Monk, 32pt build, +3 Dex tome

The tentative plan going forward is to update the build lists quarterly, delaying a month to give new threads some time to gain traction. So like now (early May) I checked for threads from January 1st to April 1st. In early August I'll check for April 1st to July 1st, etc... I did add some April threads just now; the ones that already had clear traction.

oseanessy

06-04-2016, 04:35 AM

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 4.30.001
DDO Character Planner Home Page (http://www.rjcyberware.com/DDO)

Eudaemonic Abraxas
Level 30 Lawful Good Dwarf Female
(15 Paladin \ 5 Warlock \ 10 Epic)
Hit Points: 745
Spell Points: 1049
BAB: 18\18\23\28\28
Fortitude: 33
Reflex: 16
Will: 22

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Modified Stats
(36 Point) (Level 1) (Level 30)
Strength 13 20
Dexterity 10 17
Constitution 20 40
Intelligence 8 15
Wisdom 8 15
Charisma 15 22

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Strength used at level 3 \par +2 Tome of Strength used at level 7 \par +3 Tome of Strength used at level 11 \par +4 Tome of Strength used at level 15 \par +5 Tome of Strength used at level 19 \par +1 Tome of Dexterity used at level 3 \par +2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 7 \par +3 Tome of Dexterity used at level 11 \par +4 Tome of Dexterity used at level 15 \par +5 Tome of Dexterity used at level 19 \par +1 Tome of Constitution used at level 3 \par +2 Tome of Constitution used at level 7 \par +3 Tome of Constitution used at level 11 \par +4 Tome of Constitution used at level 15 \par +5 Tome of Constitution used at level 19 \par +1 Tome of Intelligence used at level 3 \par +2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7 \par +3 Tome of Intelligence used at level 11 \par +4 Tome of Intelligence used at level 15 \par +5 Tome of Intelligence used at level 19 \par +1 Tome of Wisdom used at level 3 \par +2 Tome of Wisdom used at level 7 \par +3 Tome of Wisdom used at level 11 \par +4 Tome of Wisdom used at level 15 \par +5 Tome of Wisdom used at level 19 \par +1 Tome of Charisma used at level 3 \par +2 Tome of Charisma used at level 7 \par +3 Tome of Charisma used at level 11 \par +4 Tome of Charisma used at level 15 \par +5 Tome of Charisma used at level 19 \par
Starting Feat/Enhancement
Base Skills Modified Skills
Skills (Level 1) (Level 30)
Balance 4 20
Bluff 0 18
Concentration 0 27
Diplomacy 0 18
Disable Device n/a n/a
Haggle 0 18
Heal 0 33
Hide 0 15
Intimidate 0 19
Jump 0 17
Listen 0 14
Move Silently 0 15
Open Lock n/a n/a
Perform n/a n/a
Repair 3 17
Search 5 19
Spellcraft 0 14
Spot 0 14
Swim 0 17
Tumble 1 16
Use Magic Device 4 49

Level 1 (Paladin)
Feat: (Deity) Follower of the Sovereign Host
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Artificer
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Artificer
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Artificer
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Barbarian
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Barbarian
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Barbarian
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Bard
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Bard
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Bard
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Cleric
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Cleric
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Cleric
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Druid
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Druid
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Druid
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Favored Soul
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Favored Soul
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Favored Soul
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Fighter
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Fighter
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Fighter
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Monk
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Monk
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Monk
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Paladin
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Paladin
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Paladin
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Ranger
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Ranger
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Ranger
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Rogue
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Rogue
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Rogue
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Sorcerer
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Sorcerer
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Sorcerer
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Warlock
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Warlock
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Warlock
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Wizard
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Wizard
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Wizard
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack

Level 2 (Paladin)

Level 3 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Cleave

Level 4 (Paladin)

Level 5 (Paladin)

Level 6 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Great Cleave

Level 7 (Paladin)

Level 8 (Paladin)

Level 9 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons

Level 10 (Paladin)

Level 11 (Paladin)

Level 12 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Two Handed Fighting

Level 13 (Paladin)

Level 14 (Paladin)

Level 15 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Handed Fighting

Level 16 (Warlock)

Level 17 (Warlock)

Level 18 (Warlock)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Handed Fighting

Level 19 (Warlock)

Level 20 (Warlock)

Level 21 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Overwhelming Critical

Level 22 (Epic)

Level 23 (Epic)

Level 24 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Empower Healing Spell

Level 25 (Epic)

Level 26 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Primal Sphere: Perfect Two Handed Fighting

Level 27 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Force of Personality

Level 28 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Martial Sphere: First Blood

Level 29 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Martial Sphere: Elusive Target

Level 30 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Completionist
Feat: (Legendary) Scion of the Shadowfell
Enhancement: Dwarf - Dwarven Toughness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Dwarf - Dwarven Constitution (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Dwarf - Dwarven Toughness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Dwarf - Dwarven Constitution (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Dwarf - Dwarven Toughness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Dwarf - Axe Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Dwarf - Axe Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Dwarf - Dwarven Runes (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Dwarf - Dwarven Runes (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Dwarf - Axe Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Dwarf - Axe Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Dwarf - Throw Your Weight Around (Axes) (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Eldritch Aura (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Aura of Courage (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Resilience of Body (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Resilience of Body (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Resilience of Body (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Spiritual Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Spiritual Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Spiritual Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Resilience of Soul (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Resilience of Soul (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Resilience of Soul (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Brute Fighting (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Brute Fighting (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Brute Fighting (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Rewards of Tribute (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Resist Energies (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Spiritual Bastion (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Spiritual Bastion (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Spiritual Bastion (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Spiritual Ward (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Spiritual Ward (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Spiritual Ward (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Constitution (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Spiritual Retribution (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Spiritual Retribution (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Spiritual Retribution (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Brilliance (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Constitution (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Beacon (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Shining Through (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Enlightened Spirit (Wlk) - Displacement (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Holy Bastion (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Divine Righteousness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Extra Lay on Hands (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Extra Lay on Hands (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Durable Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Durable Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Durable Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Bulwark Aura (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Bulwark Aura (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Resilient Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Resilient Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Resilient Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Resistance Aura (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Resistance Aura (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Tenacious Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Tenacious Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Tenacious Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Constitution (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Swift Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Hardy Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Hardy Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Hardy Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Constitution (Rank 1)

oseanessy

06-04-2016, 04:41 AM

Sorry, -'not experienced at posting on here, so hope I've chosen an appropriate thread. 15 Pally for Holy Sword & Zeal, 5 'Lock for Shining Through. Throw Your Weight Around from Dwarf. All level ups into Con, All points to get Throw Your Weight Around, Shining Through and goodies from Sacred defender, including +6 Con & + 20% HP.

Seemed worth posting as I'm surprised I haven't seen anything quite like it on the forums yet.

unbongwah

06-04-2016, 12:52 PM

Seemed worth posting as I'm surprised I haven't seen anything quite like it on the forums yet.
https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/462713-Kodraith-s-Anti-Paladiin-Build

You might be the first to post a TYWA variant, but the core concept / class split is almost a year old.

oseanessy

06-04-2016, 01:29 PM

'Fair enough. Thanks for the link. 'Seems a very survivable build, but can picture things taking an annoying ammount of time if DPS is sub-par.

Same problem every con dwarf build faces 18 AP just to use Con as damage stat, no tacticals because con, poor to hit (I don't care what any Forum DDO'er says here having a 50's to hit stat = too many grazing hits and 0's) you're also doing significantly lower DPS due to con.

In the end for what? 297 extra hps? 7 level ups in Con and 6 from defensive stance plus a few odds and ends from trees and perhaps destiny, so maybe 18 con points you wouldn't have otherwise afforded? Not even 300hp... meh

To quote the thread, Ironclad said:-

'Compare to INT based costing 12 AP:
70 INT to both to hit and damage is equivalent to 100 melee stat without the drawbacks of rage (every 2 points of INT is 1.5 damage mod). Insightful reflexes synergy.

Compare to CHA based:
PDK blades + tacticals bonus (3 AP)
Bard CC Synergy
Divine Might Synergy
Divine Grace Synergy
KotC Synergy

They need to make Throw your weight around to hit and damage and allow it to be your tactical DC stat as well IMO.'

bigdmag

10-14-2016, 08:40 PM

Kaisheng21

02-02-2017, 11:05 AM

Which ones of these builds are gimped by the shared boost cooldown?

CThruTheEgo

02-02-2017, 11:42 AM

Which ones of these builds are gimped by the shared boost cooldown?

Any which chose that race solely for the dual action boosts.

Human still has the advantage of an extra feat, so for any build which is feat starved, human may still be the best choice. Bladeforged still has the recon SLA, so any build which relies on that for healing, is still fine.

As a result of the class passes, it is generally the case that AP are better spent in class trees and not the racial tree. So most racial benefits are likely to be innate rather than from enhancements. For those who enjoy the flavor of playing a certain race with a certain build, however, they are no longer forced to choose a dps-deficient option if they want that flavor.

EllisDee37

02-02-2017, 11:52 AM

Just wanted to say that this thread has been nagging at me for the past few weeks. I would very much like to update it soon, but it's in competition with my current TR which is getting pretty fun.

unbongwah

02-02-2017, 01:22 PM

I would very much like to update it soon, but it's in competition with my current TR which is getting pretty fun.
Wha - ? We're allowed to have fun? In DDO?!

Why wasn't I told sooner?!!?!

Stoner81

03-28-2017, 06:10 PM

Hey Ellis you can add my Warlock build for the ECF v2 (link in signature) if you like :) if not it's cool I don't mind either way :)

Stoner81.

CThruTheEgo

07-14-2017, 08:58 AM

Not sure if you are still updating this thread EllisDee, but if you are, I wrote an unarmed monk build guide (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/487810-Basic-unarmed-monk-build-guide) for the monk pass. The thread contains two example builds, the first without harper in grandmaster of flowers (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/487810-Basic-unarmed-monk-build-guide?p=5991536&viewfull=1#post5991536), which I actually played, and the second with harper in legendary dreadnought (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/487810-Basic-unarmed-monk-build-guide?p=5991537&viewfull=1#post5991537).

Also, The Arcane Warrior (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/476982-The-Arcane-Warrior-3-different-builds) contains 3 theory-crafted melee/caster wiz/fighter hybrids and 1 build I actually played to cap, the int-based half-elf version in post #30 of that thread (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/476982-The-Arcane-Warrior-3-different-builds?p=5848144&viewfull=1#post5848144).

EllisDee37

07-14-2017, 03:46 PM

It's on my to-do list.

I very much want to update this thread, but it's pretty labor-intensive to do so.

Einar1990

12-13-2017, 11:23 AM

Hello, I am looking for a build as close as possible to this one.

http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Amalgam_Fighter_(3.5e_Class)

C-Dog

12-13-2017, 03:35 PM

Hello, I am looking for a build as close as possible to this one.

http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Amalgam_Fighter_(3.5e_Class)
This thread doesn't do that (@ all: And shouldn't start!)

Repost in one/both of the custom build threads, that do that specifically, I'm sure you'll find some help:

o Kent's custom Character Builds (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/453843-Kent-s-custom-Character-Builds?p=5504615&viewfull=1#post5504615)
o Request a Build - Get a Build (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/117232-Request-a-Build-Get-a-Build?p=1287726&viewfull=1#post1287726)

GL!

EllisDee37

04-28-2018, 02:06 PM

Sitting down to finally update this thread this weekend.

I'd like to add class passes to each class post. I think I got them all, but let me know if I missed any:

Bard Pass: Update 22 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-22-release-notes) (June 11th, 2014)
Paladin Pass: Update 23 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-23-release-notes) (September 29th, 2014)
Barbarian Pass: Update 24 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-24-release-notes) (December 11th, 2014)
Rogue Pass: Update 25 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-25-release-notes) (April 6th, 2015)
Ranger Pass (melee): Update 28 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-28-release-notes) (September 17th, 2015)
Ranger Pass (range): Update 28 Patch 1 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-28-patch-1-release-notes) (October 21st, 2015)
Monk Pass: Update 33 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-33-release-notes) (October 20th, 2016)
Artificer Pass (Battle Engineer): Update 36 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-36-release-notes) (July 12, 2017)
Cleric Domains: Update 36 Patch 2 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-36-patch-2) (September 27th, 2017)
Favored Soul Feats: Update 36 Patch 2 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-36-patch-2) (September 27th, 2017)
Artificer Pass: Update 38 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-38-release-notes) (April 11th, 2018)
Druid Pass: Update 38 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-38-release-notes) (April 11th, 2018)

I'm not looking to include every update where anything related to that class changed. Just the class pass updates. That way you can easily tell if a build has been updated since its class pass(es).

Also, would it be relevant to include the introduction of the Eldritch Knight and Divine Disciple trees, which happened after the original enhancement pass of Shadowfell?

EllisDee37

04-28-2018, 04:25 PM

Barbarian changes:

- Added class pass history.
- Added Barbarian's best friend by painkiller3 to Guides and Info
- Marked Most optimal gear loadout by Rogann as Obsolete (It's from 2015; should I just remove it?)

Added Premium Builds:

R10 Endgame Barb by Gilga1
THF Melee, Barbarian 20, Dwarf
10+ Racial AP, Unspecified stats and skills

Adventures in Theorycrafting: Champions of Silvanus, Ravager by unbongwah
THF Melee w/Mauls, 12/7/1 Barbarian/Cleric/Fighter, Purple Dragon Knight
Purple Dragon Knight

Aasimar Scourge barb by painkiller3
TWF Melee, Barbarian 20, Aasimar Scourge
Aasimar Scourge, LR+1 Heart, Various past lives

I wanted to add 17 barb/3 druid BarBEARian but it's just a thought experiment. No build details are listed.

EDIT: So, uh, yeah, over two hours to update barbarians. Revising my plan from this weekend to this week.

EllisDee37

04-29-2018, 08:51 PM

Bard changes:

- Added class pass history

Added New Player Builds:

Revisiting the Classics: the Axesinger for New Players by unbongwah
THF Melee, 12/8 Bard/Fighter, Dwarf or Human, Str-based

Added Premium Builds (Spellsinger):

Wail of the Bard by Fivetigers33
Insta-kills / Crowd Control / Melee, Bard 20, Purple Dragon Knight
Purple Dragon Knight, Harper Agent, Multiple past lives recommeded

Max DC Bard by Dielzen
Crowd Control, Bard 20, Dragonborn
Dragonborn, Optionally also racial AP and harper

Builds I still might include but haven't decided. If anyone would like to advocate for or against any of these, please do.

Dragonborn Spellsinger by Stratimics
Crowd Control / Nuker, Bard 20, Dragonborn
Dragonborn

ABOSONG CC warchanter bard by Alled78
THF Melee, 18/1/1 Bard/Fighter/Wizard, Purple Dragon Knight
Purple Dragon Knight

Balladeer Blackcloud Terror Bard by Thoden
Crowd Control / Archer, Bard 20, Elf
+3 Dex Tome

My primary criteria when choosing builds: People seem to like it
Not a duplicate of an already-listed build
Build is mostly finished (Not just a work-in-progress)
All build choices intentional (ie: Not "help me fix this old bank mule, I have an LR+5 heart, here's my thinking...)
All build choices relevant (ie: No tr templates, where the last 8 levels are the past life class and essentially ignored)
No exploits (eg: No 2-level bard splashes that use coup de grace, which apparently doesn't require 5 bard levels)

I read the entire build thread for all builds that look promising. I even read non-build threads looking for builds, which is how I found the "Max DC Bard" above which looks pretty darn good to me. That's why it takes so long to update these lists. I started updating bards over 5 hours ago! (I ate and did some other things, but still, easily 2-3 solid hours of reading almost every thread in the bard forum dating back to January of 2016.)

C-Dog

04-30-2018, 03:06 PM

You may or may not have taken a look at Arti yet, but I suggest Slarden's Reaper build should go under "Specialty Builds" (as well?) - as a Racial Reincarnation template.

o https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/488109-12-Artificer-6-Fighter-2-Monk-Reaper-Build?p=5995673&viewfull=1#post5995673

EllisDee37

04-30-2018, 05:27 PM

You may or may not have taken a look at Arti yetI'm going in order; cleric is next. But thanks much for the link.

Specialty builds are things like disposable iconic event farmers.

C-Dog

04-30-2018, 07:37 PM

You currently don't have any "reincarnation templates" - I would think that would be another "specialty" category, but, of course, your thread, your call as to whether you want to include/distinguish such.

I'm going in order...
"Alphabetical" is an order. But so is dominant class - didn't know which you were following.

EllisDee37

04-30-2018, 08:22 PM

"Alphabetical" is an order. But so is dominant class - didn't know which you were following.Post order, which IIRC I did in dominant class order so I could add new classes to the end and have it still be consistent and logical. The Table of Contents in the OP is alphabetical, though, because I didn't want to confuse new players who might not even know what TRing is, much less dominant class.

unbongwah

05-01-2018, 11:30 AM

FYI, I finally got around to updating my halfling Acrobat builds (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/442942-Revisiting-the-Halfling-Acrobat-for-New-Players), so that thread can come off the "obsolete" list. :cool:

EllisDee37

05-06-2018, 04:37 PM

Cleric changes:

- Added class pass history
- Added categories for premium builds

Added New Player Builds:

Trapper Priest by unbongwah
THF Melee, 15/5 Cleric/Rogue, Human
(Further thoughts two posts later.)

Added Premium Builds (Caster):

Back to Necrocleric...thoughts? by ned_ellis
DC Caster, Cleric 20, Aasimar
Aasimar

Fire Angel- Fire Domain Cleric
Nuker, 17/3 or 15/5 Cleric/Favored Soul, Human
Third life, Favored Soul

Added Premium Builds (Battle Clerics):

Beloved spy of Vol, a vistani Harper cleric by Vish
TWF Melee, 12/5/3 Cleric/Rogue/Monk, Human
Third life, +1 Dex tome, Monk, Harper, Vistani

Added Premium Builds (Healer):

Cleric Tank Build by Sproutecus
Healer Tank, 15/5 Cleric/Paladin, Human
Third life, +5 Con tome for Epic Toughness, 1 Racial AP

For the Divine Crusade! Healstorm Tank (1 Fighter/ 4 Paladin/ 15 Cleric) by savingsoul
Healer Tank, 15/4/1 Cleric/Paladin/Fighter, Purple Dragon Knight
Third Life, Purple Dragon Knight

Added Premium Builds (Clonk):

1-30 Reaper Clonklock by Tilomere
Clonk Warlock (unarmed melee), 8/6/6 Cleric/Monk/Warlock, Human
Monk, Warlock

Wa Bam, a 14/6 radiant clonk by Vish
Clonk (staff melee), 14/6 Cleric/Monk, Dragonborn
Third life, Monk, Dragonborn

Added Premium Builds (Archer):

Endgame radiant AA cleric 13/4/3 Priest of the Silver Flame by Vish
Archer, 13/4/3 Cleric/Ranger/Fighter, Human
Third life, +3 Dex tome

Clericarcher by Selvera
Archer, Cleric 20, Elf
Third life

Added Other:

Caster Cleric leveling gear by EllisDee37
Cannith crafted gearsets

Adventures in Theorycrafting: Messing with Domains by unbongwah
Collection of various cleric builds

The Path to Enlightenment by The_Great_Samulas
Historical Reference

Hoo boy clerics are taking a while. I dragged my feet all week on this, and now two hours in I'm only halfway through the first page of the Cleric forum. I'm going to go ahead and save my progress now and return to finish clerics hopefully tonight.

EDIT 1: Did another chunk of clerics, almost through page 2.

EDIT 2: Currently working on page 3.

EDIT 3: Finished page 3, giving up for tonight.

savingsoul

05-07-2018, 07:41 AM

Cleric Tank by Dielzen
Healer Tank, 15/3/2 Cleric/Paladin/Fighter, Purple Dragon Knight
Third life, +2 Str tome, Purple Dragon Knight

The build split in the linked post is actually 13/5/2 Cleric/Paladin/Fighter. Frankly, 15/3/2 sounds better! ;)

More to the point, with all due respect to Dielzen, the 13/5/2 build should not be included in the listing (Dielzen himself makes a major dis on the build in the thread! No level 14 Protection/Luck Domain!). I suspect that the main reason that thread is getting a lot of traffic is because of Unbongwah's Aasimar Angel, which you already have included by proxy via his Adventures in Theorycrafting: Messing with Domains thread.

EllisDee37

05-07-2018, 06:32 PM

The build split in the linked post is actually 13/5/2 Cleric/Paladin/Fighter. Frankly, 15/3/2 sounds better! ;)

More to the point, with all due respect to Dielzen, the 13/5/2 build should not be included in the listing (Dielzen himself makes a major dis on the build in the thread! No level 14 Protection/Luck Domain!). I suspect that the main reason that thread is getting a lot of traffic is because of Unbongwah's Aasimar Angel, which you already have included by proxy via his Adventures in Theorycrafting: Messing with Domains thread.Thanks much, I appreciate the help.

I pulled that build out of the cleric post, and you're right, its inclusion was largely driven by all the traffic in that thread. I'm leaning toward including unbongwah's Aasimar Angel directly when I get back to updating the cleric builds. Hopefully I'll finish clerics tonight, but who knows.

EDIT: By all means, if anyone sees any builds I should pull out, let me know.

EllisDee37

05-08-2018, 03:40 AM

Cleric changes (Part 2):

- Added New Deities (Update 33) to class pass history

Added New Premium Builds (Clonk)

ML Henshin Cleric (Harper) by unbongwah
Clonk (staff melee), 13/6/1 Cleric/Monk/Rogue, Morninglord, Int-based w/trapping
Third life, +4 Str tome, Harper, Morninglord

Added New Other:

Trapper Cleric by EllisDee37
Crossbow, 14/6 Cleric/Rogue, Human, Int-based
Second life, +5 Dex tome, Harper

Legendary Tank by Vanhooger
S&B, 15/4/1 Cleric/Paladin/Fighter, Purple Dragon Knight or Human
Outdated build; Inspiration for Healer Tanks above

I'm considering Clerics to be finished. I didn't bother going back further than the deity pass (October 2016), figuring anything that hadn't been updated since then is probably obsolete. Also, I had totally forgotten about the Trapper Cleric build I posted and just now added. If anyone thinks it's too outdated or sub-optimal, let me know and I'll pull it. I promise you won't offend me.

I also added a game change history to the end of the OP:

Here's a history of major game updates that greatly impact all builds. All of these should be considered "Mendoza lines," where any build that hasn't been updated since one of these updates needs to be viewed as potentially obsolete.

Aug 19th, 2013: Enhancement Pass (Update 19: Shadowfell Conspiracy (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-19-shadowfell-conspiracy-release-notes-official))
Dec 17th, 2015: Level cap raised to 30 (Update 29 (https://www.ddo.com/en/U29))
Feb 2nd, 2017: Reaper difficulty (Update 34 (https://www.ddo.com/en/update-34-release-notes))

aovannor

01-05-2019, 03:25 AM

Is this build guide considered out of date now or is it all still valid?

I know it says which are outdated and all that but it doesn't look like this thread has been touched for about half a year.

C-Dog

01-05-2019, 07:56 AM

95% still current, and the other 5% are still perfectly solid, just not "the current best they can be" (and you can often see improvements once you look at the build).

If you look at the individual posts on diff Classes, many did get updated recently.

Which build(s) were you looking at?

Opener

08-21-2019, 11:26 PM

I looked at some builds and wondering the Builds are solid for Soloing 1-20 Elite/R1, not epics.

Wanting to get Heroic and Racial Completionist, so I need One Solo capable build per classe. Could someone point me out the ones that can do the trick?

Thanks in advance

GLITRKING

01-27-2021, 01:39 PM

I'll admit, I'm probably being a little lazy but I have searched online and typed in a search here but have not come up with anything close to what I'm looking for. I'm looking for a 2 weapon fighting Eldritch Knight build. If some one has one or atleast knows of a good one and can lead me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it. Thank you!

crushtron

02-20-2021, 05:08 PM

I'll admit, I'm probably being a little lazy but I have searched online and typed in a search here but have not come up with anything close to what I'm looking for. I'm looking for a 2 weapon fighting Eldritch Knight build. If some one has one or at least knows of a good one and can lead me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it. Thank you!

I think if you use Strimtom's THF EK Feydark Illusionist, it should get you there.

MichelleOtter

08-11-2021, 09:40 AM

Guys, please advise who to create for a beginner? And which build to choose?

unbongwah

08-11-2021, 02:56 PM

Guys, please advise who to create for a beginner? And which build to choose?
First off, welcome to DDO.

Second, this thread is no longer being updated by the OP so some of these builds are very out-of-date. It's still a useful starting point IMO but it's a good idea to inquire about specific builds before using them, either in their main thread or the Request a Build thread (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/117232-Request-a-Build-Get-a-Build).

Which builds are best for beginners depends largely on what sort of character you want to play. I'll presume you're F2P and restrict my suggestions to F2P classes.

2H weapons: paladin (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/470627-Sacred-Knight-For-New-Players-(U29)?p=6317063&viewfull=1#post6317063) and barbarian are both good options. Paladin has more survivability, barbarian has potentially better DPS IMO. Fighters have no self-healing so they're less self-sufficient than either; whereas barbarians gets lots of temp hit points and (at level 12) self-healing options which ironically makes them easier to solo as a newbie.
dual wield (TWF): ranger is the easiest choice, either STR- or DEX-based; pure ranger (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/499845-Tempest-rangers-for-all-folks-old-and-new-R10-Viable-Tempest-ranger-build) or splashed (e.g., Tempest Trapmonkey (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/423116-Tempest-Trapmonkey-for-new-players/page20?p=6316070#post6316070)). Rogue Assassins have high single-target DPS, but their weapon options are a lot more limited and they don't get the buff/Cure spells a ranger does so they're harder to solo IMO.
shield users (S&B): the obvious choice is the Vanguard tree (https://ddowiki.com/page/Vanguard_enhancements), available to fighters and paladins. Fighters get a lot more feats (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/524770-Newbie-Looking-for-a-S-amp-B-Fighter-Vanguard-Build?p=6437880#post6437880), paladins get survivability bonuses. Less obvious is Swashbuckler (bard): your gear options are more restrictive, but a Swashbuckler can combined Single Weapon Fighting (https://ddowiki.com/page/Single_Weapon_Fighting) bonuses with S&B bonuses.
Ranged weapons: you basically have three options which will lead you to one of three F2P classes - crossbows (->Mechanic (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/473059-Self-Healing-Halfling-Mechanic-For-New-Players)); longbows (->ranger (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/469213-quot-Strimtom-s-Acid-Arrow-quot-Maximum-Bow-DPS-F2P-new-player-Friendly)); simple thrown weapons (->Swashbuckler probably MCed with ranger). Shurikens work best with monks (P2P class); the martial thrown weapons (axes & hammers) are subpar compared to simple throwers, ironically; and there's no good reason to use a shortbow instead of a longbow (lower base damage and much fewer weapon choices).
Spellcasters: for raw DPS, it's hard to go wrong with sorcerer. Wizard is more advanced IMO but also more flexible; and Pale Master (https://ddowiki.com/page/Pale_Master_enhancements) offers survivability on a F2P fleshy race which sorcs don't get. Clerics are the obvious choice for party healers, but they can also pump out decent caster DPS with the right build and Domain (https://ddowiki.com/page/Domain). Finally don't overlook bards, their sonic spells got some DPS buffs earlier this year so pure Spellsinger (https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/522398-Spellsinger-will-be-good-for-hardcore-it-s-a-heroic-monster) is actually a viable option again.

I know that's a lot to take in, but that's because DDO is a complex game with a lot of build options, even for the F2P newbie. Also I don't think there are any "bad" classes but each class has its own forte or niche. [DDO's endgame balance is always way outta whack but you got a long way to go before that's an issue.] What's important IMO is to have a core concept of how you want to play then look for builds which match it - or alternatively, get told why your favorite PnP D&D character doesn't work within DDO's implementation and have to try again.

C-Dog

08-11-2021, 04:43 PM

As time passes, and more and more of the current game is updated/changed/nerfed/improved/tweaked, some of these builds will not work as advertised. Some will simply fail (due to major changes), some can easily be improved (due to updates to trees or the combat system, etc.). With some, the feats/enhancements listed simply do not exist any more, or the math doesn't work any more - but, for 99% of these cases, "better" alternatives should be easily available to swap in.

If you find one you like, re-post it (w/ link) in a thread in the appropriate Class subforums, and ask if it is still valid, and/or what improvements need to be made. You should get some very constructive suggestions/alternatives there.

o Class Sub-forums: https://www.ddo.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/21-Classes

Guys, please advise who to create for a beginner? And which build to choose?
Welcome to the game, M!

Yeah, what Un' said, above.

The best way to start consists of 2 parts:

1) Accept that your first character will probably not be your favorite character, and certainly not your "best". Don't use your favorite Character Name on that toon - it's almost certainly doomed to be retired as you find an "improved" version once you've played a week or three.

2) Just play the game, and learn by experience. Your play style, your idea of fun, are exactly that - yours. No one else can tell you what you will enjoy, and my ideas on fun may be 180o from yours.

Read my "Basics of DDO", link in sig. Very easy to try one of each class (or more than one variation!), and see for yourself what you like best!

And haff fun stomin' da cassul!
o/

ccd1977

12-18-2022, 08:03 AM

Yes, I am resurrecting this thread lol. Is the "Lite" planner still being updated? I downloaded what I thought was it and it didn't have the new stuff and this new planner (not in your link)I tried was buggy and way to convoluted.

C-Dog

12-18-2022, 04:15 PM

Ellis' stopped posting/playing a while ago - sad, but it is what it is.

A group of players picked up his software and has been updating it, so there is a current version available; there's a thread in the forums, but I can't find it atm (and am out the door, sorry). A little better search-fu should turn it up.

Oh - @ all new players -

Since this does indeed "resurrect" this thread (and many of you have never seen it!), most(!) of these builds would now be considered "obsolete", but only because there have been changes that would make them "better". However, most would still work, just not 100% as well as they might. If you see something you like, make a new thread and post a link to the build, see what the advice forum gurus have to offer for polishing it up to modern standards.

unbongwah

12-22-2022, 04:30 PM

Is the "Lite" planner still being updated?
Not by the original author, but it has been forked by others. There was an U54 update (https://forums.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/511604-Character-Builder-Lite-Github?p=6514779&viewfull=1#post6514779) earlier this year. Someone compiled the U55-U57 data (https://forums.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/455712-Character-Builder-Lite?p=6554496&viewfull=1#post6554496) into updated .txt files, however the program itself hasn't been updated to accept them yet.

So it hasn't been abandoned but it isn't ready for U57 either. If you want a builder which has been updated, try this one (https://forums.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/487211-DDO-Character-Planner).

ccd1977

12-24-2022, 06:35 AM

Not by the original author, but it has been forked by others. There was an U54 update (https://forums.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/511604-Character-Builder-Lite-Github?p=6514779&viewfull=1#post6514779) earlier this year. Someone compiled the U55-U57 data (https://forums.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/455712-Character-Builder-Lite?p=6554496&viewfull=1#post6554496) into updated .txt files, however the program itself hasn't been updated to accept them yet.

So it hasn't been abandoned but it isn't ready for U57 either. If you want a builder which has been updated, try this one (https://forums.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/487211-DDO-Character-Planner).

OK. I will check it out! Thank you!

beldin13

01-03-2023, 03:27 AM

okay, with the entire first page reserved, i'm all set. Replies welcome.

What builds should be included?

how about something you seem to have ignored? An inquisitor build. Multi-class, to include at least 2 levels of rogue for evasion and trapping.

unbongwah

01-03-2023, 02:24 PM

how about something you seem to have ignored? An inquisitor build. Multi-class, to include at least 2 levels of rogue for evasion and trapping.
OP didn't ignore anything at the time this thread was created. The original posts haven't been updated in at least 4 1/2 years and the OP hasn't logged into the forums in almost 2 1/2 years. So this thread is mostly useful for historical reference and to figure out which old builds still have any relevance.

C-Dog

01-03-2023, 05:58 PM

how about something you seem to have ignored?
And no Alchemist builds!? And no Tabaxi or Shifter races used! And...

Welcome to the forums. It's important to check the date of posts before replying to them (doubly so if you find them via a Search).

Haff fun stomin da cassul!
o/

So this thread is mostly useful for historical reference and to figure out which old builds still have any relevance.
This thread still has some solid builds, and the ones that have been changed are solid frameworks or starting points. Always better to find something "modern", but there's still some tread on these tires. :cool:

@ New(er) Players - When you find an "old" build (like any in this thread), and you're not 100% sure what (if anything) needs updating, just start a new thread (of your very own!), copy/paste the link to the build, and simply tell folk what you're looking for and ask the gurus what they think. Often it's just a matter of a couple small tweaks, easy peasy. Most(!) of these builds will still work fine to get you to 20, but some will work better, and a few a LOT better, if you update them to the current META.

tabannon

02-23-2023, 10:02 AM