Need a solo-only, 28pt build...rest is up to you

[Ltldogg]

I'm just returning to DDO, want to play solo only and do as much content as possible. I don't have the time or knowledge to put together builds myself so I am asking for your expertise! Give me what you consider the best pure-soloist build, regardless of classes or race. I want to be self-sufficient and get this character to 1750 favor so I can unlock 32pt builds for my future monk!

Thanks in advance,
Ltldogg

[Arianrhod]

Hm...how about a WF wiz1/ftrX till you unlock drow, then a drow sorc to 1750? Or drow rog2/wizX if you like getting all the extras in each quest.

[Ltldogg]

Hi Arianrhod and thanks for the quick reply. I did forget to mention in my first post that I need a detailed build of stats, feats, skills, etc. and an explanation of why this would be the ultimate solo build.

I definitely like your ideas. Can you now get me the details behind it so I consider rolling the character?

Thanks again,
Ltldogg

[Impaqt]

Frankly, Its as much player as it is Build as far as Ultimate Soloing character goes.

There is no Magic Formula to make the perfect solo character.

Arcane WF and Hardy Clerics tend to make the best soloing builds. I've solo'd extensively on my Clerics (2 Build sin my Index) and on my WF Wizard(Also Linked in my index)

[Ltldogg]

Thanks for the reply Impaqt. Could you spec out the 2 builds you suggested, covering every aspect up to the current level cap? I am still looking for ideas and want to be able to review detailed suggestions and have others review them as well (because I am far from being an expert). Then I will pick one and go with it. I'll then report back, to the curious few, how it plays out and how much fun I have.

Thanks,
Ltldogg

[Arianrhod]

Well, I'm a little hazy on the high level stuff, so i'll start with the WF, and hopefully someone else will jump in with ideas for the drow once you get the 400 favor.

The reason for WF wiz1/ftrX for the low levels to get the first 400 favor is that WF have many immunities (poison, level drain, paralysis, disease, nausea) which makes it easier to get through the lower levels without having a lot of gear (proof agains poison item, disease immunity item, etc.). WF wizards can also repair themselves (would need wands though, if you start with less than 11 int), and at low levels fighters blow through quests pretty quickly. Your main weakness would be vulnerability to fear & dance spells (potions of remove fear can take care of the fear problem). I'd start with fighter at first level (16 str, 14 dex, 16 con, 8 int, 12 wis, 6 cha), and keep taking fighter levels until you get enough cash for a wand of repair light damage (or marketplace access, whichever comes first), then take the wiz level. Adamantine body feat at first level, and whatever fighter bonus feat suits your playstyle. For skills, you won't have enough points to make much difference, might as well put them all into Balance (or repair if you'd rather get points back from shrines than keep yourself at full with wands all the time). That should be enough to get started with, if you're eager to get into playing. Hopefully after you've done a few quests more people will have posted suggestions for the drow

[Ltldogg]

Hello and thanks again for the response Arianrhod. I still need more details. I'm not listing my play-styles or preferences, except to completely solo as much content as possible, for the reasons that I don't have any other preferences and I want to adapt the play-style based on other users' feedback. So I'm looking for builds that come complete with level guides on feats, skills, enhancements, spells, saves, etc and then a reason why the build will rock.

Thanks again,
Ltldogg

[Impaqt]

The builds are linked through my build index. Which is linked in my Signature.
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[Arianrhod]

Well, since I don't use a character builder, I'm going to advise you to try the "request-a-build, get-a-build" thread, they'll probably be better able to give you what you want. Of the builds Impaqt listed, the 28-point cleric (Alandale) looks like possibly the best fit, unless you want to modify one of the 32-point builds. Part of the problem with designing a build for "solo-only" is that it has to only include gear that you can get solo. Some rare gear you can probably get by farming quests solo, but I would think raids would be pretty hard to solo until after you already have the gear you're trying to get from them, heh. From what I've seen, most of the "ultimate solo builds" people post include some gear that it would be nearly impossible to get by soloing, so you may need to be fairly specific in defining your parameters to get a usable build. Good luck, and enjoy

[edit - I see you already posted in the other thread, and got a response. Happy soloing ]

[Ltldogg]

Impaqt, thanks for pointing out your builds. I am going to check them out now.

I am still looking for more builds, completely detailed, built for solo'ing only. Please post your ideas and opinions.

Many thanks,
Ltldogg

[Angelus_dead]

I want to be self-sufficient and get this character to 1750 favor so I can unlock 32pt builds for my future monk!

Easiest and most straightforward way to do this:

Elf cleric, str 16 wis 15 con 14. Feat: Extend Spell.
Cast DF, SOF, Bless, and kill stuff with swords. Heal yourself when needed, then kill more stuff.

[Angelus_dead]

I'm not listing my play-styles or preferences, except to completely solo as much content as possible, for the reasons that I don't have any other preferences and I want to adapt the play-style based on other users' feedback

It would be helpful to know if you consider "solo" to mean "not joining a party with other players", or "not accepting help from other characters".

Very many players solo quests, but the reason they survive the low levels easily is they've been given hundreds of thousands of plat worth of resources. If you do not have a sugar daddy loading you with stacks of potions and the best possible magic items, the viable solo options go down.

[Ltldogg]

Hi Angelus_dead and thx for the idea. Could you please list a detailed and complete build from lvl 1 to 16?

Thanks,
Ltldogg

[Dariun]

Warforged Chaotic Good, Fighter X, Wizard 1

lvl 1 fighter

STR 18
DEX 10
CON 17
INT 8
WIS 8
CHA 6

lvl 2 wizard

lvl 3-16 fighter

level up points to STR
enhancements to STR/CON, combat abilities, damage reduction, and toughness
non-combat feats: Adamantine body, Iron Will, toughness, 2 improved damage reductions, improved fortification
combat feats: wf slashing, exotic weapon kopesh, ws slashing, impr crit slashing, power attack, pick a few others

[Naturelaughslast]

While a decent solo player can be built I don't always recommend it. If you are planning to get your 1750 the fact is you will need a group at one point or another. Elite is no joke anymore even with a capped toon on many of the quests. While you can do a good job with some quests solo'ing its just not very efficent and is faster with a group.

[Ltldogg]

Naturelaughslast,

Thanks for your opinion. I am however still looking to solo 100% of the time and thus requesting complete and detailed build ideas to that end. It's not a matter of speed or effeciency; it's just the only detail I'm being specific about. If you have a build based on these requirements, I would love to see it.

Thank you,
Ltldogg

[GeneralDiomedes]

Impaqt is quite correct, it's more about being a student of the game. Rangers can solo quite a bit, so can Arcanes, Clerics and Bards. All take different skills.

If you are a Ranger -> Can you pull? Do you know the layout of the Dungeon? Can you run circles around things?

If you are an Arcane -> Do you know your mob stats? (saves, immunities). Do you have a spell or tactic that exploits their weakness? Are you a keyboard jockey?

If you are a Cleric -> Do you have Blade Barrier? (JUST KIDDING!!!).

If you are a Bard -> Dunno, never solo'd as one, but I imagine this means thinking like an Arcane on fleshie quests, and a Cleric on Undead quests.

And then there are the truly great players that can make just about anything work .. like fighters that solo Von3 in 8 minutes ..

So IMO specific builds probably aren't going to help you. Basically there are just a few common elements
- can take out trash mobs while expending a moderate amount of resources <-- this is where nukers fall down
- can survive the boss fight <-- this is where non self-healing and low-dps characters fall down

[Ltldogg]

GeneralDiomedes,

I appreciate your feedback. However, I don't agree with your assessment. I have specified what I'm looking for. Gameplay is irrevelavant. I can play any style and if I were to fail, that's on me. That shouldn't prevent people from listing their detailed builds and me then using them.

If you have a detailed build, for solo play only, I would love to look at and possibly use it.

Thanks,
Ltldogg

[bigj1608]

you've made it quite clear that you want someone to hand you a build, so just wait on it. the more you repeat yourself the less likely people are to help, they've given you ideas, now you put something in.. how would you like to go about soloing these quests? would you like to sneak around? blow everything up? leave everything hypnotised? sprint through with 60 ac and haste pots? [eaten by cube] let us know something to aid you..

[LOUDRampart]

...Could you spec out the 2 builds you suggested, covering every aspect up to the current level cap?

You're not asking for much now are you?

BTW, what is your playstyle going to be? Do you just want to complete the dungeon, i.e. only do what you must to complete or do you want to find all hidden areas, disarm every trap, open evey locked door, etc. Just those two decisions will determine a lot on what kind of solo character to build.

Also, there are all kinds of soloable builds all over these boards. Just gotta narrow down what you want to do and then start looking for the build that matches your playstyle.