Multiclassing NOOB Question

[Jucar]

Hi i'm in the process of building my Dwarven, Barb-Rngr, or Barb-A-Vasion. In order to multiclass, is it necessary to fufill all levels of class first? Then complete the other levels? I'm not sure if I can go back and forth between classes now? Please advise. Thanks

[Xanthrawl]

Hi i'm in the process of building my Dwarven, Barb-Rngr, or Barb-A-Vasion. In order to multiclass, is it necessary to fufill all levels of class first? Then complete the other levels? I'm not sure if I can go back and forth between classes now? Please advise. Thanks

No. You can mix and match to your hearts desire. To a maximum of 3 classes.

[Jucar]

Thanks, there is newer verbiage from the trainers that suggest that once you leave your path you can't come back. And my character is not on a "path", so I wasn't sure. Thanks again!

[EKKM]

Thanks, there is newer verbiage from the trainers that suggest that once you leave your path you can't come back. And my character is not on a "path", so I wasn't sure. Thanks again!

Seems like youn already received your answer but I wanted to clarify what a path was:

The "path" is a new option created with Mod 8 to essentially auto-level a pure class build along certain lines (such as a nuking sorc or a dual weilding ranger) instead of choosing skills and feats at level up. The only choice you get is the enhancements. Each time someone levels up a character on a path the trainer asks them if they wish to continue the path or customize their character. Once you customize a character on a path, you can no longer auto-level that character.

Not sure why characters not on a path are getting the message (I dont really look at the level up dialogue so dont know if everyone gets it).

[Aerendil]

Also keep in mind that the TWF feats are free for Rangers, and max out at level 11.
Coincidentally, level 11 and/or 12 Ranger also maxes out the Barkskin spell (at +5 AC) and the Protection from Energy spell.
12 Ranger looks as though it will also see Tempest II.

Not to sway you or anything, but going a few more levels in Ranger might not be a bad thing

However, if you wanted a 2H Barbarian and just wanted Ranger for Evasion, I'd strongly consider going Rogue instead.
Just my 2cp.

[Lifespawn]

i agree a 9 level splash into a class just for evasion seems a tad much considering you could go 2 rogue 7 ftr 7 barb and get umd as a class skill and 4 free feats from ftr plus 2 enhancment points into str which would make up for the 1 les bab from 2 rogue levels.

[toughguyjoe]

hey there. if you are doing barbarian and ranger you can indeed switch freely between the two.

If you're going for evasion, 9 ranger/7 barbarian has been done before, i've seen it rather successful.

I personally like the idea of a 1fighter/2rogue/13barbarian look. seen alot of good dwarves with builds around that.

[Jucar]

Great thanks, I am in fact building a 9/7 or 9/11 Rngr Barb. I weighed the Bark/Self-heal/Tempest against the Rogue positives. Maybe I didn't weigh them correctly but it seemed like a decent build.

[Deathseeker]

Great thanks, I am in fact building a 9/7 or 9/11 Rngr Barb. I weighed the Bark/Self-heal/Tempest against the Rogue positives. Maybe I didn't weigh them correctly but it seemed like a decent build.

Be careful! Check the dev tracker and read about the upcoming prestige enhancements. Level 6, 12, and 18 are sweet spots for a lot of classes. You may really regret adding 3 levels of something else, or going 9/11 of something. Barb crit rage is changing drastically, so definitely read up.

Being unique is always part of the fun, so do what makes you happy...just dont want you to make a decision on levels without knowing the downstream implications.

Enjoy!

[Jucar]

Great advice coming in here. I guess I'll try and build up one of each build and see what I like best. Does anyone know if there is a Player Planner out there like the shroud loot planner? That would be extremely helpful.