How high does intimidate need to be?

[noilli]

I don't want to waste skill points so I'd like to know what number reliably intimidates any enemy in the game currently.

[binnsr]

word on the street is 40+ .. my intimitank has a +38 and gets most everything (stormreaver on elite is about 50/50 with that)

[Blazer]

Last I saw Riot post, I believe he said he can turn a 52 buffed Intimidate (maybe? my memory is crappy these days) and that he still failed 2 mobs in game with that score, on elite of course.

[Borror0]

I currently run around with 44 intimidate. That ring from the abbot will place me at 47. Honestly, I've failed the Reaver on a 5.. I think... anyway my point is that you won't waste Skill points by maxing Intimidate.

Go max intimidate, you can't overdo it with skill points. Just don't take both Bullheaded and Skill Focus: Intimidate. One is enough right now.

PS: Blazer, my laptop crashed while replying to your PM. Sorry for the delay, you'll get it soon.

[Blazer]

No worries Borror0.

[apollojuly]

My fighter has
17 Skill Points
-2 Base Charisma of 6
11 Item (still need +13 or +15)
4 Greater Herosism
2 Bullheaded Feat
2 Eagles Splendor Potion or House P Buff
---
34 Total (should be 36 if I can get a +13 item)

34 works very well for me on all regular runs and most higher difficulty runs. I have my problems with the Stormreaver on elite.

[Velorn]

My fighter has
17 Skill Points
-2 Base Charisma of 6
11 Item (still need +13 or +15)
4 Greater Herosism
2 Bullheaded Feat
2 Eagles Splendor Potion or House P Buff
---
34 Total (should be 36 if I can get a +13 item)

34 works very well for me on all regular runs and most higher difficulty runs. I have my problems with the Stormreaver on elite.

I also get my intimidate skill to 34.

14 Skill points
2 charisma (cha 14)
11 item
3 Human Versatility II
4 GH

There are other buffs which can get it a little higher. (Recitation and Bard's music I think...could be wrong though...never really paid attention to it)

Freebee has no problems holding agro on mobs. With regards to the Stormreaver, my guildies usually designate me the Hero and as long as I hit him first, I have few problems. On elite it takes a few attempts but I eventually do land him.

[Borror0]

Mine:


+17 Base
+6 Charisma
+2 Head of Good Fortune
+4 Fighter's Intimidate
+13 Circle of Hatred
+2 Bullheaded
44 Intimidate


Pretty good number, eh? Add +4 from Greater Heroism for a total of 48.