Needle Soul

[jskinner937]

Ran this life from 15-30 as an iconic morninglord and FVS life. As usually this worked great in heroic reapers, although I was afraid it was going to lack going into epic levelling and most certainly end game epic reapers. This build actually worked very well even in mid and high reapers. And it has so much utlility it is a fun and useful build, so I thought I would share...

Revised 6/5/2019 based on feedback from droid. Note this build does require a lesser heart of +1 and you should take rogue at level 1 to get the full advantage of skill points. May be adapted to other races as well, however you will lose two clickies of a complete heal and restoration in rejuvenation of dawns.

Needle Soul
12/6/2 Favored Soul/Rogue/Fighter
Lawful Neutral Morninglord


Level Order

1. Rogue 6. Favored Soul 11. Favored Soul 16. Favored Soul
2. Favored Soul 7. Rogue 12. Fighter 17. Rogue
3. Favored Soul 8. Favored Soul 13. Favored Soul 18. Rogue
4. Favored Soul 9. Favored Soul 14. Favored Soul 19. Rogue
5. Favored Soul 10. Favored Soul 15. Fighter 20. Rogue


Stats
28pt 32pt 34pt 36pt Tome Level Up
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Strength 8 8 8 8 +8 4: INT
Dexterity 14 14 15 16 +8 8: INT
Constitution 12 14 14 14 +8 12: INT
Intelligence 20 20 20 20 +8 16: INT
Wisdom 8 8 8 8 +8 20: INT
Charisma 8 8 8 8 +8 24: INT
28: INT

Skills
Rg Fv Fv Fv Fv Fv Rg Fv Fv Fv Fv Fi Fv Fv Fi Fv Rg Rg Rg Rg
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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Disable 4 1½ 4 1 1½ 1 1 ½ 1½ 4 1 1 1 23
Open Lo 4 2½ 1½ 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 23
Search 4 6 1 1½ 1½ 1 5 1 1 1 23
Spot 4 5 14 23
Diplo 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 23
Hide 4 14 4 1 23
Concent 1 5 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 19
Heal 5 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 19
Jump 4 1 1 1 1 1 6 3 1 19
UMD 4 4 7 2 17
Balance 4 1½ 4 ½ 3 13
Listen 4 4
Bluff 4 4
Move Si 4 4
Tumble 2 2
Perform 1 1
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52 8 8 9 7 9 15 10 10 10 10 8 11 11 11 12 18 18 18 19
Max 52 8 8 9 9 9 15 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 18 18 18 19


Feats

1 : Point Blank Shot
3 : Rapid Reload
6 : Rapid Shot
9 : Precise Shot
12 : Precision
12 Fighter: Improved Critical: Ranged
15 : Quicken Spell
15 Fighter: Improved Precise Shot
18 : Empower Healing Spell
21 Epic : Overwhelming Critical
24 Epic : Combat Archery
26 Destiny: Holy Strike
27 Epic : Watchful Eye
28 Destiny: Doubleshot
29 Destiny: Harbinger of Chaos
30 Epic : Burst of Glacial Wrath
30 Legend : Scion of: Ethereal Plane

3 FavSoul: Knowledge of Battle
9 FavSoul: Stout of Heart

6 FavSoul: Energy Absorption: Fire
13 FavSoul: Energy Absorption: Acid

2 Deity : Follower of: Amaunator
8 Deity : Amaunator's Flames


Spells

Nightshield (2), Obscuring Mist (2), Divine Favor (3), Cause Fear (4)
Find Traps (5), Resist Energy (6), Soundburst (9), Remove Paralysis (11)
Magic Circle Against Evil (8), Prayer (9), Remove Curse (11), Cure Serious Wounds (14)
Freedom of Movement (10), Death Ward (11), Divine Power (14)
Greater Command (13), Stalwart Pact (14)
Heal (16)

Enhancements (81+14 of 80+14 AP) Errors

Inquisitive (41 AP) Inquisitive, Hit the Streets, Mind Like Iron, True Seeing, Undaunted, Master Inquisitive Dual Shooter, Conjure Bolts I, Law on your Side
Crossbow Adept, Observation, Improved Law
Crossbow Adept, Ask Questions First, Improved Observation, Intelligence
Crossbow Adept, Shoot Later, Divine Inquisition, Greater Law, Intelligence
No Holds Barred, Arresting Assault, Improved Uncanny Dodge, Jaded, Diplomatic Immunity
Harper Agent (31 AP) Agent of Good I, Intelligence, Agent of Good II, Intelligence, Agent of Good III Harper Enchantment, Strategic Combat
Versatile Adept III, Know the Angles III
Know Your Foe: Undead, Versatile Adept III, Strategic Combat, Intelligence
Vigor of Life, Versatile Adept III
Morninglord (14 AP) Elven Accuracy, Sun Elf Intelligence, Elven Accuracy II, Sun Elf Intelligence II, Elven Accuracy III Rejuvenation of Dawn II, Keen Senses III
Mechanic (8 AP) Arbalester Sharpshooter, Mechanics I, Awareness II
Sharpshooter
War Soul (1 AP) Smite Foe: Ranged

Destiny (24 AP)

Fury of the Wild Fast Healing III, Constitution
Acute Instincts III, Damage Reduction III, Constitution
(none)
Gird Against Demons II, Sense Weakness III
Fury Eternal
Unbridled Fury
Twists of Fate (27 fate points) Otto's Whistler (Tier 3 Shiradi)
Lithe (Tier 2 Shadowdancer)
Pin (Tier 2 Shiradi)
Extra Action Boost (Tier 1 Dreadnought)
Rejuvenation Cocoon (Tier 1 Primal)

[droid327]

Mechanic (11 AP) Arbalester, Tanglefoot, Targeting Sights Sharpshooter, Mechanics II, Awareness II
Sharpshooter
Harper Agent (3 AP) Agent of Good I Strategic Combat


Slight tweak...this setup gets you +2 sneak die, +3 damage to get your INT-to-dmg. If you got it through Harper instead, you'd get KTA as well, and that's probably a much better improvement to your DPS. Divine Will in War Soul doesnt work with ranged weapons regardless, and also WIS is not your primary stat. Move those points to Toughness, at least its something.

Also, since you're INT based (and thus not taking advantage of GoB/KoB) then you dont really need Divine Inquisition. You lose +3 dam/hit from War Soul since xbows arent Favored, but you can pick up 5% DS from Martial Inqui instead.

Also, again, since you're INT based (and I think I mentioned this in the other thread before you spun it off)...what do you get out of being FvS over Cleric for this build? Morninglord needs to burn a +1 heart for this split, you dont get a Domain, and you're not really utilizing anything FvS specific. Just the FvS life, like you said at top? If someone's not after that, I think a Clr variant might be workable too - worth mentioning.

For Twists (with the caveat that EDs are currently on the operating table), I'd recommend Sense Weakness, Pin, Cocoon, Extra AB, and Lithe from Shadowdancer...that'll let you run with Light armor and still keep Dodge bonus uncapped by your MDB. Pin is a tremendous single-target damage booster, especially paired with Sense.

[jskinner937]

Slight tweak...this setup gets you +2 sneak die, +3 damage to get your INT-to-dmg. If you got it through Harper instead, you'd get KTA as well, and that's probably a much better improvement to your DPS. Divine Will in War Soul doesnt work with ranged weapons regardless, and also WIS is not your primary stat. Move those points to Toughness, at least its something.

Also, since you're INT based (and thus not taking advantage of GoB/KoB) then you dont really need Divine Inquisition. You lose +3 dam/hit from War Soul since xbows arent Favored, but you can pick up 5% DS from Martial Inqui instead.

Also, again, since you're INT based (and I think I mentioned this in the other thread before you spun it off)...what do you get out of being FvS over Cleric for this build? Morninglord needs to burn a +1 heart for this split, you dont get a Domain, and you're not really utilizing anything FvS specific. Just the FvS life, like you said at top? If someone's not after that, I think a Clr variant might be workable too - worth mentioning.

For Twists (with the caveat that EDs are currently on the operating table), I'd recommend Sense Weakness, Pin, Cocoon, Extra AB, and Lithe from Shadowdancer...that'll let you run with Light armor and still keep Dodge bonus uncapped by your MDB. Pin is a tremendous single-target damage booster, especially paired with Sense.

All points noted and appreciated. I cannot say I can argue againt any one of them and think they are all constructive feedback.

Also I agree cleric might be a better fit, but yes I needed a favored soul life. And Amorelling Strike is certainly an awesome way to self heal without even thinking about it but yeah it does cost a lot. I think a radiant servant version would accomplish a lot more and provide even more utility.

[jskinner937]

Here is a cleric version for comparison purposes. I agree this is overall a better build and provides even more utility. You could even switch destinies an go full healer mode if needed for raiding.

Radiant Needle
14/4/2 Cleric/Rogue/Fighter
Lawful Neutral Morninglord


Level Order

1. Cleric 6. Cleric 11. Rogue 16. Cleric
2. Fighter 7. Cleric 12. Cleric 17. Cleric
3. Fighter 8. Rogue 13. Cleric 18. Cleric
4. Cleric 9. Cleric 14. Cleric 19. Cleric
5. Rogue 10. Cleric 15. Cleric 20. Rogue


Stats
28pt 32pt 34pt Tome Level Up
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Strength 8 8 8 +8 4: INT
Dexterity 14 14 14 +8 8: INT
Constitution 12 14 14 +8 12: INT
Intelligence 20 20 20 +8 16: INT
Wisdom 8 8 10 +8 20: INT
Charisma 8 8 8 +8 24: INT
28: INT

Skills
C F F C R C C R C C R C C C C C C C C R
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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Disable 7 4 3 1 1 7 23
Open Lo 8 3 3 9 23
Search 9 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 23
Hide 2 ½ ½ ½ ½ 3½ 1 2 ½ 2 2½ 2½ 2½ 1½ 1 23
UMD 2 ½ ½ ½ 4½ 1 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 23
Concent 4 2 1 5 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 22
Heal 4 3 3 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 22
Diplo 4 1 2 3 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 22
Jump 5 1 6
Balance 2 ½ ½ 3
Perform 1 1
Spot 1 1
Tumble 1 1
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28 8 8 9 15 9 9 16 10 10 16 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 19


Feats

1 : Point Blank Shot
2 Fighter: Rapid Reload
3 : Rapid Shot
3 Fighter: Precise Shot
6 : Precision
9 : Quicken Spell
12 : Improved Critical: Ranged
15 : Improved Precise Shot
18 : Empower Healing Spell
21 Epic : Overwhelming Critical
24 Epic : Combat Archery
26 Destiny: Holy Strike
27 Epic : Watchful Eye
28 Destiny: Doubleshot
29 Destiny: Harbinger of Chaos
30 Epic : Burst of Glacial Wrath
30 Legend : Scion of: Ethereal Plane

4 Cleric : War Domain

1 Deity : Follower of: Amaunator
10 Deity : Amaunator's Flames


Spells

Cure Light Wounds (1), Nightshield (1), Cause Fear (1), Shield of Faith (4), Remove Fear (7), Divine Favor (12)
Cure Moderate Wounds (6), Remove Paralysis (6), Resist Energy (6), Lesser Restoration (7), Find Traps (10), Spawn Screen (14)
Cure Serious Wounds (9), Magic Circle Against Evil (9), Prayer (9), Water Breathing (10), Remove Disease (13), Remove Curse (16)
Cure Critical Wounds (12), Divine Power (12), Freedom of Movement (12), Mass Shield of Faith (13), Death Ward (15), Restoration (18)
Mass Cure Light Wounds (14), True Seeing (14), Stalwart Pact (14), Break Enchantment (15), Raise Dead (17)
Mass Cure Moderate Wounds (16), Blade Barrier (16), Heal (16), Heroes' Feast (17), Harm (19)
Mass Cure Serious Wounds (18), Resurrection (18), Mass Spell Resistance (18), Greater Restoration (19)

Enhancements (81+14 of 80+14 AP) Errors

Inquisitive (41 AP) Inquisitive, Hit the Streets, Mind Like Iron, True Seeing, Undaunted, Master Inquisitive Dual Shooter, Conjure Bolts I, Law on your Side
Crossbow Adept, Observation, Improved Law
Crossbow Adept, Ask Questions First, Improved Observation, Intelligence
Crossbow Adept, Shoot Later, Martial Inquisition, Greater Law, Intelligence
No Holds Barred, Arresting Assault, Improved Uncanny Dodge, Jaded, Diplomatic Immunity
Harper Agent (23 AP) Agent of Good I, Intelligence, Agent of Good II, Intelligence Harper Enchantment, Strategic Combat
Versatile Adept III, Know the Angles III
Versatile Adept III, Strategic Combat, Intelligence
Radiant Servant (17 AP) Healing Domain, Pacifism, Positive Energy Burst Extra Turning III, Altruism III
Divine Healing III
Unyielding Sovereignty
Morninglord (14 AP) Elven Accuracy, Sun Elf Intelligence, Elven Accuracy II, Sun Elf Intelligence II, Elven Accuracy III Rejuvenation of Dawn II, Keen Senses III

Destiny (24 AP)

Fury of the Wild Fast Healing III, Constitution
Acute Instincts III, Damage Reduction III, Constitution
(none)
Gird Against Demons II, Sense Weakness III
Fury Eternal
Unbridled Fury
Twists of Fate (27 fate points) Otto's Whistler (Tier 3 Shiradi)
Lithe (Tier 2 Shadowdancer)
Pin (Tier 2 Shiradi)
Extra Action Boost (Tier 1 Dreadnought)
Rejuvenation Cocoon (Tier 1 Primal)