Help with a build please?

[Clorkan]

I am looking for help in designing a TWF halfling for dps. I would like to keep him single classed, although I am not against dual classing I just prefer not to do it. I would like a decent amount of AC, and the ability to use dual rapiers as well as dual khopesh'. HPs of course will need to be a must as he will be on the frontlines. I have a full set of +2 tomes to start him off with, so that will be factored in. I have tried to use the Character Planner and have been unsuccessful at achieving a likable end result. I don't mind grinding to get the items that will be needed. I am asking the DDO community to help me with this and see if I can get a workable archetype to play around with. Thank you for your assistance in this.

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[abull74]

pure ftr....16STR.....18DEX....14CON......take all weapon focus/specialization feats....and all the TWF feats and throw in some toughness....easy peasy.....DO NOT TAKE WEAPON FINESSE.....put all lvl up points into str and you will be good to go.

[ChadMan]

ok so here is the first draft i came up with for your build, Str based halfling twf pure ranger useing kopeshes, Has 30 str with rams might and a +6 item un raged, about 26 dex with a +6 item so u still get good reflex and bow skills

I would use two min 2 kopeshes as well a min 2 longbow for max dps, not going for to high ac but it shoulding be to bad *ill run it down below*


Well here he is *will make changes as people post in*

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 3.05
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Level 20 Lawful Good Halfling Male
(20 Ranger) 
Hit Points: 282+60 con item+30 gfl+10 favor+20 menos=402
Spell Points: 353+100 ppx=453 
BAB: 20\20\25\30\30
Fortitude: 16
Reflex: 20
Will: 9

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Stats          Modified Stats
Abilities        (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             15                    22
Dexterity            15                    20
Constitution         14                    16
Intelligence          8                     8
Wisdom               12                    14
Charisma              8                     8

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 1
+1 Tome of Dexterity used at level 1
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 1
+2 Tome of Wisdom used at level 1

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               5                     7
Bluff                -1                    -1
Concentration         3                     3
Diplomacy            -1                    -1
Disable Device       n/a                   n/a
Haggle               -1                    -1
Heal                  2                     2
Hide                  5                    10
Intimidate           -1                    -1
Jump                  7                    17
Listen                2                     4
Move Silently         5                     9
Open Lock             n/a                   n/a
Perform              n/a                   n/a
Repair               -1                    -1
Search               -1                    -1
Spot                  2                     2
Swim                  7                    10
Tumble                5                     7
Use Magic Device     n/a                   n/a

Notable Equipment
Ring: Ring of Greater False Life 
Belt: Health Belt
Bracers: Ogre Power Bracers

Level 1 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Dodge
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Undead
Enhancement: Ranger Energy Resistence Boost I
Enhancement: Ranger Sprint Boost I
Enhancement: Halfling Athletics I
Enhancement: Halfling Luck I (Reflex)


Level 2 (Ranger)
Enhancement: Ranger Desert Lore I
Enhancement: Ranger Jump I
Enhancement: Ranger Dexterity I


Level 3 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Mobility
Enhancement: Halfling Dexterity I
Enhancement: Halfling Cunning I
Enhancement: Halfling Guile I


Level 4 (Ranger)
Enhancement: Ranger Sprint Boost II
Enhancement: Halfling Athletics II


Level 5 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Giant
Enhancement: Ranger Jump II
Enhancement: Ranger Energy of the Wild I


Level 6 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Spring Attack
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage I
Enhancement: Ranger Tempest I


Level 7 (Ranger)


Level 8 (Ranger)


Level 9 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Khopesh


Level 10 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Goblinoid


Level 11 (Ranger)


Level 12 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons
Enhancement: Ranger Sprint Boost III
Enhancement: Ranger Desert Lore II
Enhancement: Halfling Dexterity II
Enhancement: Halfling Cunning II
Enhancement: Halfling Cunning III
Enhancement: Halfling Guile II
Enhancement: Halfling Guile III
Enhancement: Halfling Luck II (Reflex)
Enhancement: Ranger Tempest II
Enhancement: Ranger Hide I


Level 13 (Ranger)


Level 14 (Ranger)


Level 15 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Ranger Energy of the Wild II
Enhancement: Ranger Dexterity II


Level 16 (Ranger)


Level 17 (Ranger)


Level 18 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Oversized Two Weapon Fighting
Enhancement: Halfling Cunning IV
Enhancement: Halfling Guile IV
Enhancement: Halfling Athletics III
Enhancement: Ranger Tempest III


Level 19 (Ranger)


Level 20 (Ranger)
Enhancement: Ranger Sprint Boost IV
Enhancement: Ranger Master of Archery
Enhancement: Ranger Energy of the Wild III

ac should look a bit like this with items
10 base
+3 chat ring
+4 remints
+4 insight
+2 ritual on armor and one wep
+1 dodge
+1 halfling
+8 dex
+5 bark
+5 deflection
+6 ac bonus item
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49 self buffed- wont be to bad but not go grate could be higher but like you said your looking for dps

thanks

chadman

[Goldeneye]

I recommend Ranger:
Imagine this:

Strength based Halfling Ranger
Using Dual Khopeshs

ha ha, ChadMan beat me to it, consider a build like that.
Maybe, since Level 20 ranger doesn't give you anything good, consider throwing in a level of rogue for sneak attack/umd, and a level of monk for the wis/a/save/other bonuses.

[78mackson]

I have no clue why you want both rapier and khopesh.. stat dmging with the mod9 dps and the wop nerf?

nomatter go for the best builds:

12f/6r/2x, monk preferably for more feats(to fit in healing marks)+ AC + better saves or rogue if you seek some extra DPS..

or T-rogue .. 13rog/6ranger/1monk.

plenty of info on these kinds of build if you search the fighter or the rogue forums.

have a nice day.

[Goldeneye]

In response to 78mackson, 12 Fighter/ 6 Ranger/2 Monk is a very nice build! Kensai II + Tempest + Khopesh will be ridiculous. I currently have the human form of that build.

However, I would recommend using 2 Rogue in place of 2 Monk, that build already has enough feats, and 2 rogue allows you to get full UMD skill, so you could heal yourself with scrolls, a very very helpful ability. (not to mention the extra sneak attack)

[Osharan_Tregarth]

However, I would recommend using 2 Rogue in place of 2 Monk, that build already has enough feats

I think you might need em if you are trying to fit in the dragonmark healing feats. They tend to suck up a lot of spots if you're trying to get the most bang for your buck.

[Goldeneye]

I think you might need em if you are trying to fit in the dragonmark healing feats. They tend to suck up a lot of spots if you're trying to get the most bang for your buck.

Personally, I would drop the Weapon Focus / Specialization feats before I gave up on the 2 rogue levels. That is how much I wish my 8 ftr/6rgr/2mnk had UMD.

[Osharan_Tregarth]

Personally, I would drop the Weapon Focus / Specialization feats before I gave up on the 2 rogue levels. That is how much I wish my 8 ftr/6rgr/2mnk had UMD.

Ya, but that cuts you out of the kensai line. Which is fine, i guess.. but doesn't reach the dps potential that you'd have otherwise

[ChadMan]

I recommend Ranger:
Imagine this:

Strength based Halfling Ranger
Using Dual Khopeshs

ha ha, ChadMan beat me to it, consider a build like that.
Maybe, since Level 20 ranger doesn't give you anything good, consider throwing in a level of rogue for sneak attack/umd, and a level of monk for the wis/a/save/other bonuses.

ya that was kinda what i was thinking but he said he wanted pure so i went pure, by going 20 ranger u get a FE, and u get the bonus to bow attack speed. Im relly leaning tward makeing a build like this but adding 2 fighter at low lvls for the kopesh feat.

thanks

chadman

[Lifespawn]

In response to 78mackson, 12 Fighter/ 6 Ranger/2 Monk is a very nice build! Kensai II + Tempest + Khopesh will be ridiculous. I currently have the human form of that build.

However, I would recommend using 2 Rogue in place of 2 Monk, that build already has enough feats, and 2 rogue allows you to get full UMD skill, so you could heal yourself with scrolls, a very very helpful ability. (not to mention the extra sneak attack)

no need to heal yourself with scrolls when you have the dragonmarks