Elric Build

[Jucar]

I'm looking to play a build modeled after my favorite Fantasy character Elric of Melnibone. I think he would be a Fighter/Magic-User of some time. Any build post would be appreciated. I realize that this may not be an uber build but I think fun to play none the less. Thanks

[Comfortably]

WF, sorc/paldin or barbarian/bard.

[Vardak]

Hmmm, no chance a WF. I'd think elf or drow. Chaotic Neutral. Dex based with max Cha. Low STR/CON. I'd say Sorc with a splash of ranger. Bodyfeeder weapons of course

[Arkat]

CN, Elf, Ftr2/Sorc18

Needs to be at least Sorc 18 for the kick-@$$ monsters he can summon. Ftr would be a better choice than Ranger to splash because not once, to the best of my recollection, did Elric ever track anything, fight with two weapons, use a bow, or have a Favored Enemy.

+5 Bodyfeeder Adamantine Bastard Sword of Enfeebling. Puncturing (for the Con drain) would be a better fit thematically but not possible on a slashing weapon in DDO.

[BlackSteel]

I'd have to go with a melee focused sorc for that one. Greatsword user, shouldnt be that bad with the fix to swing speed. Sadly the best race for the playstyle looks nothing like Elric. Warforge would be a very viable build, where as elf or drow, you'd end wishing you could repair useful instead of UMD'ing heal scrolls.

A battlecleric or FvS could also fit the bill, as divine casters get some nastey necro and summon spells as well. Bastard swords could work in place of a greatsword, even if khopesh is better. Human would give the best combination here, and you 'd get to pick a better pigment than drow, but would miss out on the regal features of an elf. I'd would definetly splash 1 fighter, 1 barb, or 2 rogue tho on either the arcane or divine caster

[Mithran]

The alignment restrictions make playing an Elric build a bit problematic.

For myself, I'd probably go Drow Sorc/Paladin/Rogue:

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Elric 
Level 16 Lawful Good Drow Male
(4 Paladin \ 2 Rogue \ 10 Sorcerer) 
Hit Points: 202
Spell Points: 902 
BAB: 10\10\15\20
Fortitude: 16
Reflex: 16
Will: 14

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Stats         Base Stats         Modified Stats
Abilities        (Level 1)          (Level 16)           (Level 16)
Strength             16                 18                   18
Dexterity            13                 13                   14
Constitution         12                 14                   14
Intelligence         13                 14                   14
Wisdom                9                  9                    9
Charisma             15                 18                   20

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Intelligence used at level 1
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 16
+1 Tome of Charisma used at level 16

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills        Base Skills        Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)          (Level 16)          (Level 16)
Balance               5                 14                   14
Bluff                 2                 18                   18
Concentration         3                 20                   20
Diplomacy             6                 10                   10
Disable Device        n/a               n/a                   n/a
Haggle                2                  5                    5
Heal                 -1                 -1                   -1
Hide                  1                  2                    2
Intimidate            6                  9                    9
Jump                  7                  8                    8
Listen               -1                 -1                    1
Move Silently         1                  2                    2
Open Lock             n/a               n/a                   n/a
Perform               n/a               n/a                   n/a
Repair                2                  2                    2
Search                2                  2                    4
Spot                  3                  3                    5
Swim                  7                  8                    8
Tumble                5                  6                    6
Use Magic Device      6                 24                   24

Level 1 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+4)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Diplomacy (+4)
Skill: Intimidate (+4)
Skill: Jump (+4)
Skill: Spot (+4)
Skill: Swim (+4)
Skill: Tumble (+4)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Drow Spell Resistance
Feat: (Automatic) Elven Keen Senses
Feat: (Automatic) Enchantment Save Bonus
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Shuriken
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Immunity to Sleep
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Rapier
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Shortsword
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Shortbow
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Spell Save Bonus
Feat: (Automatic) Trapfinding
Feat: (Automatic) Trip


Level 2 (Paladin)
Skill: Concentration (+3)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Aura of Good
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Heavy Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Medium Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Feat: (Automatic) Smite Evil
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder


Level 3 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Balance (+1.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Magical Training
Spell (1): Jump
Spell (1): Nightshield


Level 4 (Sorcerer)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Bluff (+2)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Spell (1): Hypnotism


Level 5 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Bluff (+3)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Spell (1): Niac's Cold Ray


Level 6 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Bluff (+3)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Cleave
Spell (2): Blur


Level 7 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Bluff (+2)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Spell (2): Resist Energy


Level 8 (Sorcerer)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Spell (3): Haste


Level 9 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Great Cleave
Spell (2): Web
Spell (3): Rage


Level 10 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (4): Phantasmal Killer


Level 11 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1.5)
Spell (2): Scorching Ray
Spell (3): Displacement
Spell (4): Wall of Fire


Level 12 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1.5)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell
Feat: (Automatic) Divine Grace
Feat: (Automatic) Lay on Hands


Level 13 (Paladin)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1.5)
Feat: (Automatic) Aura of Courage
Feat: (Automatic) Divine Health
Feat: (Automatic) Fear Immunity


Level 14 (Paladin)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1.5)
Feat: (Automatic) Turn Undead
Spell (1): Bless
Spell (1): Cure Light Wounds
Spell (1): Divine Favor
Spell (1): Lesser Restoration
Spell (1): Lionheart
Spell (1): Protection From Evil
Spell (1): Resistance
Spell (1): Seek Eternal Rest
Spell (1): Virtue


Level 15 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1.5)
Feat: (Selected) Maximize Spell
Spell (5): Teleport


Level 16 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+3)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+7)
Feat: (Automatic) Evasion
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Improved Drow Spell Resistence I
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity I
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity II
Enhancement: Sorcerer Improved Maximizing I
Enhancement: Sorcerer Improved Maximizing II
Enhancement: Sorcerer Improved Maximizing III
Enhancement: Paladin Resistance of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Lay on Hands I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Sorcerer Lineage of Elements I
Enhancement: Sorcerer Lineage of Elements II
Enhancement: Sorcerer Lineage of Deadly Elements I
Enhancement: Sorcerer Lineage of Deadly Elements II
Enhancement: Sorcerer Elemental Manipulation I
Enhancement: Sorcerer Elemental Manipulation II
Enhancement: Sorcerer Elemental Manipulation III
Enhancement: Sorcerer Elemental Manipulation IV
Enhancement: Sorcerer Spell Penetration I
Enhancement: Sorcerer Spell Penetration II
Enhancement: Sorcerer Energy of the Dragonblooded I
Enhancement: Sorcerer Energy of the Dragonblooded II
Enhancement: Sorcerer Energy of the Dragonblooded III
Enhancement: Sorcerer Charisma I
Enhancement: Sorcerer Charisma II
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity I
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness I
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness II

[VKhaun]

12 sorc is your goal for a multiclass with an arcane caster. You can take every fire enhancment and use a fire spell called scorching ray, which is maxed at sorc11 and not based on caster level. It has no save, and no SR check. When they add caster prestige classes, one for sorcerer will be for enhancing fire, and they come at lv's 6/12/18.

Charisma is also only used for spell points and save DC's. You don't need to min/max it if you just want damage and no-save spells, which IMHO is wise for a split class into arcane territory. Though many builds on the subject will assume you do and list very high charisma scores. Just remember that including items and enhancements you need a total score up to a minimum of 10+spell level to cast the spell, so 19charisma for lv9 spells, though I doubt you'll have those on a split class.