My Bard

[Wrustle]

At level 16,

Str 18
Dex 18
Con 18
Int 20
Wis 8
Cha 32

Are these stats sufficient? I love playing this character and he has little difficulty with any of his responsibilities as a party buffer/crowd controller. He has no issues with soloing high-level content and standing toe-to-toe with ANYONE in PVP.

I have seen more than my fair share of "battle" bards out there along with many other halfway bards (not to belittle the splashers out there but, those who know... know what I mean.) For those who believe in the pure role of a bard, please give me some insight if this 'build' is where it needs to be at this level. As far as my skills go... basically, perform is 49, and UMD is 35 (not to mention a haggle of 45) unbuffed.

I have spent the last 2+ years trying to make the best bard to my ability and I have finally did it.

[Freeman]

The only thing I find odd is that your UMD seems to be low. You need at least a +39 to be able to use Heal scrolls without fail, and at level 16, you should be able to hit that easily. Did that score include GH or any other buffs/items?

[Wrustle]

I did note that those skills were unbuffed but, with buffs/song, my UMD is 44.

[Wizzly_Bear]

At level 16,

Str 18
Dex 18
Con 18
Int 20
Wis 8
Cha 32

Are these stats sufficient? I love playing this character and he has little difficulty with any of his responsibilities as a party buffer/crowd controller. He has no issues with soloing high-level content and standing toe-to-toe with ANYONE in PVP.

I have seen more than my fair share of "battle" bards out there along with many other halfway bards (not to belittle the splashers out there but, those who know... know what I mean.) For those who believe in the pure role of a bard, please give me some insight if this 'build' is where it needs to be at this level. As far as my skills go... basically, perform is 49, and UMD is 35 (not to mention a haggle of 45) unbuffed.

I have spent the last 2+ years trying to make the best bard to my ability and I have finally did it.

didnt really give any pertinent info to judge the bard upon. just ability scores doesnt say much, esp when there are items included there. skills, feats, base ability scores, ability score raises, spells known....all these play heavily in the quality of a bard.

[Freeman]

I did note that those skills were unbuffed but, with buffs/song, my UMD is 44.

Ahh, didn't catch it when I read through the first time. Looks like a solid base for whatever you want to do.

[maddmatt70]

At level 16,

Str 18
Dex 18
Con 18
Int 20
Wis 8
Cha 32

Are these stats sufficient? I love playing this character and he has little difficulty with any of his responsibilities as a party buffer/crowd controller. He has no issues with soloing high-level content and standing toe-to-toe with ANYONE in PVP.

I have seen more than my fair share of "battle" bards out there along with many other halfway bards (not to belittle the splashers out there but, those who know... know what I mean.) For those who believe in the pure role of a bard, please give me some insight if this 'build' is where it needs to be at this level. As far as my skills go... basically, perform is 49, and UMD is 35 (not to mention a haggle of 45) unbuffed.

I have spent the last 2+ years trying to make the best bard to my ability and I have finally did it.

Depends on your feats, but 32 charisma is on the low side for a pure cc bard. I would say you haven't hit a +3 cha tome yet and don't have a 34, but I would also suggest you craft a +3 charisma dagger from the shroud which should allow you to hit 38 charisma and would give you 3 higher dc then you currently have (2 higher on enhancement with the dreamspitter vs. weapon and +1 enhancement item you are wearing some sort of enhancement +1 item). On a cc bard this weapon makes alot of sense.

[Cedrica-the-Bard]

Hey there. The stats overall look fine to me except for the 20 Intel, not really sure what that brings to the table and I assume that is using up an item slot to get to 20? You would be better of to put a Wisdom item on rather than an Intel item to help your will saves primarily, among other things. Unless you have a couple of rogue levels, no point wasting an item slot on Intel.

[Gorbadoc]

Are these stats sufficient? I love playing this character

By my standards, you've answered your own question.

[redoubt]

By my standards, you've answered your own question.

I can't agree more! If you love playing the character, then you are good. My bard has totally different stats... I love playing it. Both are good!

You base stats should make you an excellent buffer/healer with CC just behind an equally equipted arcane. (The lower spell levels and casting stat make it impossible for a bard to have the same DC as a CC spec'd arcane.) The overall combination should make for a great support bard.

Continue having fun!!!

[Wrustle]

I really appreciate the input everyone. I wish I had the time and patience for endless shroud runs in order to make an UBER item to compliment this bard but, I do not. As far as my INT goes, I just like having the option to hit the runes in tempest spine. That's it! But I will definitely consider the WIS option. (thanks for that by the way). Thanks again all.