Just Came Back -- Questions and Build Advice?

[Wynder]

Greetings, folks...

As the topic indicates, I've just returned back to DDO after a good, long hiatus and I'm taking a look at how I built my 9th level cleric, some of the new abilities, enhancements and feats and -- well, I have no fricken idea in which direction I'm going.

My original goal was Healbot/Undead/DV. I have 14 turns, but after reading, I'm wondering with the new mod if undead turning is going to be viable or even DV's for that matter.

So, here's my new goal: High mana healbot. With that in mind, here are a few questions:

1) Should I even equip for turning or divine vitality anymore?

2) I think I remember wanting to get a level of Sorcerer back in the day -- if I recall, it would've upped the amount of spellpoints I had significantly; is this (was this) the case?

3) If any one can suggest a good enhancement spec that's going to do my 9th Cleric well for the new mod, I'd appreciate it.

I'd greatly appreciate any help and advice on this.

Regards,
Wynder

[sirgog]

I made a post with some general cleric build info here: http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=156683

It's a tiny bit dated, but still should have some useful advice so you can look at types of Cleric play you may not have even considered before.

[Wynder]

I'll take a look at it -- appreciated.

[Wynder]

Took a look at that, and I'm really torn on the one level of Sorcerer... do I gain the base spell points that a sorcerer would? I'm assuming I'd definitely get the double spell points from magical items, even as a level 1 Sorcerer?

I truly want to find my way to maximize spell points and be a supremely effective healer.

[Enochroot]

Took a look at that, and I'm really torn on the one level of Sorcerer... do I gain the base spell points that a sorcerer would? I'm assuming I'd definitely get the double spell points from magical items, even as a level 1 Sorcerer?

I truly want to find my way to maximize spell points and be a supremely effective healer.

Don't take the sorc level. You'll end up getting bonus at first level plus 1/16th bonus from items (or sorc levels/total levels bonus)

It'll be a bit extra sp at the cost of not having full spell pen or capstone (however worthless it may be)

If you're going to splash, I believe there are better choices than sorc. (Mostly only monk, in my mind - AC and +1 DC and possibly evasion, if two levels)

[WilbyZ]

As Enochroot said, don't take the 1 Sorc level. So not worth it. Go for Cap Stone - Pure Class Cleric.

At end game, using Mana pots will be a better alternative for getting more SP vs 1 level of Sorc (nets you 1/20th - which is like nothing).

If going splash, I'd recommend Paladins for the double dip in Wisdom for SP and +1 AC Aura.

[Wynder]

I guess I'm also wondering about the magic item use as well.. if I get something that gives me 100 extra SP, and Sorcerer gets double that -- still not worth it?

[Enochroot]

I guess I'm also wondering about the magic item use as well.. if I get something that gives me 100 extra SP, and Sorcerer gets double that -- still not worth it?

You only get 1*sorc levels/total levels - anyway, at this point, just go favored soul

[WilbyZ]

I guess I'm also wondering about the magic item use as well.. if I get something that gives me 100 extra SP, and Sorcerer gets double that -- still not worth it?

You only get double SP divide by 1/20th - So a 100 SP item (200 SP for Sorc) will net u 10 sp, enough for 1 cure lights. 200 SP divide by 20 levels (or 19)

So not worth it