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

[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 are looking for a build that someone has solo'd a lot with, look in this thread. If you need the fact that someone has completed a certain adventure with a certain build as the motivation to keep trying, I respect that [MrCow is my inspiration ]. Speaking of which, check out MrCow/Cowtech .. he's done some amazing stuff.

[Ltldogg]

You're not asking for much now are you?

Heh, of all the posts and threads I have found for builds, most people list complete details on the build so I don't see the problem with asking for it in my post. I honestly wouldn't know what to take, when or why and thus looking for clear direction. I am admitting to being a newb with builds.

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.

I don't have a playstyle preference. I will experiment based on the builds and stick with what I like.

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.

I have searched the boards and specific threads and have not found enough; and as I stated, I don't have a playstyle preference. So I am asking for ideas still.

I'm not trying to make anyone mad; instead I'm only looking for detailed builds for solo'ing. If you don't have a build or feedback on a build that is posted, this thread is not meant for you I did pose the exact same question to Sigtrent in his personal thread and he quickly linked me to his suggestion, which was detailed and didn't not require me specify gameplay or anything else. And I know there are many others out there who like Sigtrent enjoy the challenge and creating builds for others.

Thanks,
Ltldogg

[GeneralDiomedes]

And I know there are many others out there who like Sigtrent enjoy the challenge and creating builds for others.

His builds are highly theoretical.

If you think a specific build is going to do it, you are barking up the wrong tree.

[Ltldogg]

I have been playing the WF Sorcerer for a few days now and I like it. I do want to try one other build, a rogue type. So if you have a pure rogue or rogue/X hybrid that would be great for SOLO ONLY, please post it up. I am asking that you post detailed and complete level breakdowns with stats, feats, skills and enhancements based on a 28pt system.

EDIT: I have more details to provide.

I want to be able to spot all traps and hidden areas, unlock all traps, use wands and scrolls with UMD and be a good damage dealer, whether through archery, TWF, sneak attack, etc. I am not concerned with a pure rogue build, so feel free to hybrid as you see fit. I would prefer a Drow, but would take your advice on best class. Let me know if you need more details.

Thanks,
Ltldogg

[sigtrent]

His builds are highly theoretical.

True, althoug I do try to base them on my own play experience, the expereince of observing other peoples builds (of often quiz people about their characters), and what I read on the forumns from people playing specific types of characters.

A lot of the time finding the right build is about matching your play stule to what the build is good for.

[Angelus_dead]

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

Ok, detailed and complete. Sure, easy enough.

Race: elf
Class: cleric
Stats: str 16 dex 10 con 14 int 8 wis 15 cha 8, points to str when advancing
Feats: Extend, Empower Healing, Power Attack, Maximize, Imp Crit Pierce, Toughness
Skills: Concentration
Enhancements: elf melee attack/damage, enchantment resistance, devotion, wisdom, dexerity

That's really all you need to know. There are surely ways to improve it, such as prehaps going with a little more intelligence so you can put skillpoints into balance. Maybe dropping toughness for quicken. Or even taking a fighter level to learn more weapons (but in that case, you could be dwarf instead of elf). Whatever, your requirements are nonspecific, so it's all fine.

Clerics are the easiest class to play if you don't know what to expect in the quest.

[Ltldogg]

Ok, detailed and complete. Sure, easy enough.

Race: elf
Class: cleric
Stats: str 16 dex 10 con 14 int 8 wis 15 cha 8, points to str when advancing
Feats: Extend, Empower Healing, Power Attack, Maximize, Imp Crit Pierce, Toughness
Skills: Concentration
Enhancements: elf melee attack/damage, enchantment resistance, devotion, wisdom, dexerity

That's really all you need to know. There are surely ways to improve it, such as prehaps going with a little more intelligence so you can put skillpoints into balance. Maybe dropping toughness for quicken. Or even taking a fighter level to learn more weapons (but in that case, you could be dwarf instead of elf). Whatever, your requirements are nonspecific, so it's all fine.

Clerics are the easiest class to play if you don't know what to expect in the quest.

Thanks for the build Angelus_dead. I am going to roll the character and play with him to see how I like the feel.

Much appreciated,
Ltldogg

[GeneralDiomedes]

If you are going the battle cleric route, here is my suggestion then.

Dwarf (28 pt)

STR: 16
DEX: 10 (may only be able to get 8, not sure) 14 if 32 pt
CON: 16
INT: 8
WIS: 16
CHA: 6

Fighter 1/ Cleric X (take Fighter at 4 because you will need those energy resists)

Feats (in order)
Toughness
Extend
Power Attack
Mental Toughness
Empower Healing / Maximize <-- Maximize for Blade Barrier or Empower Healing for healing efficiency and burst healing
Improved Critical: Slashing

Stats on Level Up: Strength

Dwarf will get more mileage out of the Toughness enhancements, and can also take advantage of a higher DEX with racial Armour Mastery. Power Attack is more potent on a character that can use two handed weapons (Greataxes) and will make the difference in some 'boss' fights. Turn on Power Attack and the fighter haste boost, pop a haste pot (or clickie) and you are looking at some very good melee DPS for about 20 seconds.

Anyways pretty standard dwarven BC by forum standards. I have played 3 of these builds in Permadeath to level 9 or 10 and they are very survivable and soloable in my experience.