Looking for a lvl 4 Hero Build

[dragons1ayer74]

I am looking for the best character build with a level 4 cap. Level 4 will be end game for this character.

Preferable 28 point or drow
Any Race
Any Class Combination
Must be strong at solo
Must have good saves (being held on hard setting from trash caster is not ideal)
Must be self sufficent (isnt a Plat sink to maintian with potions, wands, scrolls, etc)
+1 Tomes can be used
RR Gear can be used


The character must be able to complete level 4 quest on elite difficulty and should not have a problem keeping up in level 8 quests on normal.

[tihocan]

Are you expecting to solo L4 quests on elite? Or do them with a group?

[dragons1ayer74]

I would like to be able to do them on solo elite or die tryiing (come close). I may not be able to handle all of them I know their is some tough ones I just am looking for some ideas for excelent low level builds.

[Lifespawn]

battlecleric with mid to low wisdom or str based ranger would be your best bet

[rawfocat]

Finesse TWF Ranger/Monk

Pros:
Evasion, good To Hit, use PA for damage, Drow for Rapier and SS focus, Ranger for wand usage, maxed stealth.

Cons:
A bit squishy, but OK AC

AC: Get the bracers from WW and wear a robe with the effect you want, resist/power/haste/divine power.

10 Base
05 Dex
04 Bracers
03 Wis
01 Alchemical
01 Protection
01 Favored Enemy
25 (Unbuffed)

03 barkskin pot
04 shield clickie
32 (Self buffed)

Level 4 Lawful Good Drow Male
(2 Monk / 2 Ranger)
Hit Points: 70
Spell Points: 0

BAB: 3/3
Fortitude: 8
Reflex: 13
Will: 7

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Base Stats Modified Stats
Abilities (Level 1) (Level 4)
Strength 14 [Starting 12] (+1 Item, +1 Ability Increase)
Dexterity 20 [Starting 17] (+1 Item, +1 ranger dex, +1 drow dex)
Constitution 16 [Starting 13] (+2 Item War beads, +1 Tome)
Intelligence 10 [Starting 10]
Wisdom 16 [Starting 15] (+1 Monk Wis)
Charisma 10 [Starting 10]

Skills
Max Hide, Move Silently and Spot for Ranger Levels, Con for monk

Level 1 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Reptillian
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Finesse
Feat: (Automatic) Bow Strength
Enhancement: Ranger Energy Resistence Boost I
Enhancement: Ranger Sprint Boost I
Enhancement: Drow Melee Damage I

Level 2 (Ranger)
Feat: (Automatic) Rapid Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Two Weapon Fighting
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Defense I
Enhancement: Ranger Dexterity I

Level 3 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Lightning Reflexes
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Toughness
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage I

Level 4 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Power Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Evasion
Enhancement: Drow Melee Attack I
Enhancement: Improved Drow Spell Resistence I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Resistance I
Enhancement: Monk Wisdom I

[dragons1ayer74]

Lifespawn by battle ceric you mean melee cleric right? What race (Dwarf, WF, other)? What stats (Wis how low, str how high)?

I have a dwarf STR ranger and was pretty good early (and just got better and better) on but still had issues:
-Will save was a weakness (held and curse)
-The characeter really needs to be higher lvl than 4 to really shine (yes you can twf but not great, AC was good but not great, damge out put was good but still needed significant healing because he was not killing stuff fast enough with TWF or taking to long with a shield and sword)
-I am not looking for a good character in this range and they will not be leveled past 4 I am looking for a real standout

[Lifespawn]

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 2.96
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Level 4 Lawful Good Dwarf Male
(4 Cleric) 
Hit Points: 75
Spell Points: 266 
BAB: 3\3
Fortitude: 7
Reflex: 2
Will: 6

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 4)
Strength             18                    19
Dexterity            12                    12
Constitution         16                    17
Intelligence          8                     8
Wisdom               14                    15
Charisma              6                     6

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

Level 1 (Cleric)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 2 (Cleric)


Level 3 (Cleric)
Feat: (Selected) Stunning Blow


Level 4 (Cleric)
Enhancement: Dwarven Constitution I
Enhancement: Dwarven Faith I
Enhancement: Dwarven Spell Defense I
Enhancement: Dwarven Spell Defense II
Enhancement: Dwarven Tactics I
Enhancement: Dwarven Toughness I
Enhancement: Follower of the Sovereign Host
Enhancement: Cleric Life Magic I
Enhancement: Cleric Energy of the Zealot I
Enhancement: Cleric Wisdom I
Enhancement: Cleric Wand Mastery I

[LawstCawz]

Lvl 4 only? Paladin... but I doubt any build you create at lvl 4 will be anything but dragged along in a lvl 8 quest.

[Sue_Dark]

WF Wiz max int, high con/dex (or con/str... see a pattern?)

self healing, check
no holds, check
no neg level, check
the rustie is scarey, check

spell list should include mage armor, shield, repair, niacs, shocking and MM at a minimum. Feats, mental toughness, extend, empower at L3.

Charm and hypno are your friends.

You cant be poisoned from all those blasted scorpions/spiders that seem to inhabit the lower level dungeons.

you come with 25% fort, out of the box. So thats 1/4 of the crits on you and sneak attacks on you that wont land.
example....

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Level 3 Lawful Good Warforged Male
(3 Wizard) 
Hit Points: 41
Spell Points: 268 
BAB: 1\1
Fortitude: 4
Reflex: 3
Will: 1

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Stats          Modified Stats
Abilities        (Level 1)             (Level 3)
Strength              8                     8
Dexterity            14                    14
Constitution         16                    16
Intelligence         18                    19
Wisdom                6                     6
Charisma              6                     6

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 3)
Balance               4                     5
Bluff                 0                     1
Concentration         7                    10
Diplomacy            -2                    -2
Disable Device        n/a                   n/a
Haggle               -2                    -2
Heal                 -2                    -2
Hide                  2                     2
Intimidate           -2                    -2
Jump                  1                     2
Listen               -2                    -2
Move Silently         2                     2
Open Lock             n/a                   n/a
Perform              n/a                   n/a
Repair                8                    11
Search                4                     4
Spot                 -2                    -2
Swim                 -1                    -1
Tumble                4                     5
Use Magic Device     n/a                   n/a

Level 1 (Wizard)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Extend Spell
Feat: (Selected) Mental Toughness


Level 2 (Wizard)


Level 3 (Wizard)
Feat: (Selected) Empower Spell
Enhancement: Wizard Concentration I
Enhancement: Wizard Repair I
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Elements I
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Force I
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation I
Enhancement: Wizard Force Manipulation I
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar I
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence I
Enhancement: Wizard Wand Heightening I
Enhancement: Warforged Inscribed Armor I

[dragons1ayer74]

WF Wiz max int, high con/dex (or con/str... see a pattern?)

I think WF is a definat option but if I go this route I think I would etheir go and go more melee based caster with Arcane spell failure, 4 DR, lots of buffs, high ac (espically when needed) and can fight really good.
Fig1 Wiz 3 or
Fig2 Wiz 2 or
Fig3 Wiz 1

The problem for me with going strait wizard (and not going beyond 4) would be in elite runs of the Catacombs and trying to fight through the hordes of undead before you confront the Arch Bishop with only one shrine it would be even more grinding than it is and would be costly on resources if you where soloing it (yes you could do it just be painful IMO). Also with a wizard the ac is going to be low so slimes will suck as will quest with hordes of enemies where you mostly just run through.

Any WF dumping WIS still needs to worry bigtime about curse fear and command although these conditons are seldom fatal.

[Talon_Moonshadow]

Tri-classed is very powerful at lvl 4.

[sirgog]

Here's an idea I'd say would be pretty solid. Twinked out like mad.



Drow Melee-Capable Bard 4

Str 16
Dex 12
Con 12
Int 10
Wis 8
Cha 18 (+1 level)

Key Gear:

+1 Mithril Breastplate of Invulnerability (RR Drow); alternate with +1 Fearsome Mithril Breastplate (RR Drow) and +3 Mithril Breastplate of Stability (RR Drow)
+4 Mithril Buckler (RR Drow) and +3 Mithril Buckler of Stability (alternate as required)
+1 Holy of Rightousness Rapier (RR Drow)
+1 Transmuting of Pure Good Rapier (RR Drow)
+4 Rapier (RR Drow)
+1 Heavy Mace of Greater Undead Bane (RR: Drow)
+1 Rapier of Greater Giant Bane (RR: Drow)
+1 Adamantine Rapier of Greater Construct Bane (RR: Drow)
Cloven-Jaw War Beads
Clicky - Aid
Clicky - False Life
A metric ton of Haste, Barkskin, Heroism, Lesser Restoration and Shield of Faith pots; plus a few wands of Blur and Cure Moderate


Spells:
1 - Charm Person; Cure Light Wounds, Hypnotism
2 - Suggestion


Key Enhancements:
All Song enhancements
Drow SR (yep, it's really good @ this level)
Not strictly an enhancement, but House P buffs


Playstyle:
Where possible, fight mobs one by one. Your AC is solid (but not stellar) and you can take a few hits. Where that's not an option, use Suggestion or Charm Person to create distractions that also damage other foes. (At times, you'll be able to army-build through a quest - try this in Irestone Inlet elite and you'll be able to solo the quest).
When against foes with devastating melee attacks (like Ogres), ensure you charm the most deadly foe, or at least charm something so you can sneak in some attacks.

[dragons1ayer74]

Looks pretty good sirgog but how does she/he handle in the undead quests? Just mashes em with the greater bane mace?

[sirgog]

Looks pretty good sirgog but how does she/he handle in the undead quests? Just mashes em with the greater bane mace?

That'd be the plan, yeah. +1 greater undead bane = +5 holy of pure good against them, which makes for corpses that don't move any more. (Undead are a weakness of this build, which you need gear to shore up).

Being too low level for TR visors will hurt a lot, though.