Evasive Melee FvS

[Impaqt]

Didnt realize we had a FvS Group started yet.. Repost from "Character Builds Forum" Sue me.

Self Buffing, Backup Healing, Dual Scimitaring Elf of the Undying Court!

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Level 20 Lawful Good Elf Male
(2 Monk / 18 Favored Soul)
Hit Points: 500+
20 HD
10 Draconic
144 L18 FVS
16 L2 Monk
100 Con Bonus
22 Toughness
60 Toughnes Enh
20 Minos
30 GLF
45 Greensteel
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485 Hit Points
20 Rage Spell/Potion
20 Greenstell COn Enh
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525

Spell Points: 2000+

BAB: 14/14/19/24
14 BAB
10 STR
5 Weapon
2 Elf Scimitar Enh
1 FvS Feat
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+32 Unbuffed
-2/-2 TWF
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+30 Unbuffed Dual Weild Scimitars.
+3 Dvine Favor
+6 Divine Power (BAB Increase)
+1 Rage Potion
+1 Haste
+4 GH
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+45 Self Buffed
-5 Power Attack
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+40


Fortitude/Reflex/Will
3/3/3 Monk 2
11/11/11 FvS 18
5/7/5 Attribute
4/4/4 Resistance Item
1/1/1 Resist ritual
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24/27/24
4/4/4 GH
2/2/2 Luck
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30/33/30



Abilities
(32 Point)
{30}Strength 17+2 Tome +5 Levels +6Item
{24}Dexterity 15 +2 Tome +1 Elf +6 Item
{20}Constitution 12+2 Tome +6 Item
{08}Intelligence 8 8
{20}Wisdom 12+2 Tome +6 Item
{22}Charisma 12+2 Tome +2 FvS +6 Item

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

Skills:
Max Concentration, Some points into Balance and Jump.

Level 1 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Toughness
Feat: (Selected) Two Weapon Fighting

Level 2 (Favored Soul)
Feat: (Diety) Favored by the Undying Court

Level 3 (Favored Soul)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell

Level 4 (Favored Soul)

Level 5 (Favored Soul)

Level 6 (Favored Soul)
Feat: (Favored Soul Bonus) Energy Resistance: Fire
Feat: (Selected) Oversized Two Weapon Fighting

Level 7 (Favored Soul)

Level 8 (Favored Soul)

Level 9 (Favored Soul)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Weapon Fighting

Level 10 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Power Attack

Level 11 (Favored Soul)

Level 12 (Favored Soul)
Feat: (Favored Soul Bonus) Energy Resistance: Acid
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons

Level 13 (Favored Soul)

Level 14 (Favored Soul)

Level 15 (Favored Soul)
Feat: (Selected) Quicken Spell

Level 16 (Favored Soul)

Level 17 (Favored Soul)
Feat: (Favored Soul Bonus) Energy Resistance: Electricity

Level 18 (Favored Soul)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Weapon Fighting

Level 19 (Favored Soul)

Level 20 (Favored Soul)
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Velenar Elf Melee AAttack I
Enhancement: Velenar Elf Melee Attack II
Enhancement: Velenar Elf Melee Damage I
Enhancement: Velenar Elf Melee Damage II
Enhancement: Undying Call
Enhancement: Favored Soul Scimitar Specialization I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Scimitar Specialization II
Enhancement: Way of the Patient Tortiose I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Favored Soul Prayer of Life I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Prayer of Life II
Enhancement: Favored Soul Prayer of Life III
Enhancement: Favored Soul Prayer of Incredible Life I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Prayer of Incredible Life II
Enhancement: Favored Soul Life Magic I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Life Magic II
Enhancement: Favored Soul Life Magic III
Enhancement: Favored Soul Life Magic IV
Enhancement: Favored Soul Energy of the Scion I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Energy of the Scion II
Enhancement: Favored Soul Energy of the Scion III
Enhancement: Favored Soul Energy of the Scion IV
Enhancement: Favored Soul Charisma I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Charisma II
Enhancement: Favored Soul Toughness I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Toughness II
Enhancement: Favored Soul Toughness III
Enhancement: Favored Soul Toughness IV
Enhancement: Favored Soul Wand and Scroll Mastery I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Wand and Scroll Mastery II
Enhancement: Favored Soul Wand and Scroll Mastery III
Enhancement: Favored Soul Wand and Scroll Mastery IV

Spell List:
Level 1 (Monk)

Level 2 (Favored Soul)
Spell (1): Divine Favor
Spell (1): Nightshield

Level 3 (Favored Soul)

Level 4 (Favored Soul)
Spell (1): Shield of Faith

Level 5 (Favored Soul)
Spell (2): Resist Energy

Level 6 (Favored Soul)
Spell (2): Lesser Restoration

Level 7 (Favored Soul)
Spell (3): Prayer

Level 8 (Favored Soul)
Spell (2): Cure Moderate Wounds
Spell (3): Mass Aid

Level 9 (Favored Soul)
Spell (4): Divine Power

Level 10 (Monk)

Level 11 (Favored Soul)
Spell (2): Remove Paralysis
Spell (3): Protection From Energy
Spell (4): Recitation

Level 12 (Favored Soul)

Level 13 (Favored Soul)
Spell (3): Remove Curse
Spell (4): Deathward
Spell (5): Mass Cure Light Wounds

Level 14 (Favored Soul)
Spell (6): Heal

Level 15 (Favored Soul)
Spell (4): Freedom of Movement
Spell (5): Raise Dead
Spell (6): Greater Dispel Magic

Level 16 (Favored Soul)
Spell (7): Protection From Elements, Mass

Level 17 (Favored Soul)
Spell (5): Break Enchantment
Spell (6): Mass Cure Moderate Wounds
Spell (7): Mass Spell Resistance

Level 18 (Favored Soul)
Spell (8): Death Pact

Level 19 (Favored Soul)
Spell (7): Resurrection
Spell (8): Mass Death Ward

Level 20 (Favored Soul)
Spell (9): Energy Drain


Projected Item Set::

Helm: Minos
Necklace: Lorriks/Greensteel #2
Trinket: Bloodstone/HoGF
Cloak: Resistance
Gloves: Dexterity
Belt: Con
Bracers: Strength
Goggles: Tharnes
Boots: Greensteel HP
Ring #1: PaP of GFL
Ring #2 Charisma

[Arkat]

Didnt realize we had a FvS Group started yet.. Repost from "Character Builds Forum" Sue me.

You've been served!

:smack:

[Xyfiel]

Looks very similiar to the one I had originally planned and posted 6 weeks ago.
I changed my melee build a bit, only wish I was at home to pull it up. From memory:

18/2 Elf
[26]14str +3tome+2rage+6item+1exceptional(ring or armor)
[24]15dex +2tome+1enh+6item
11con
8int
[32/37]17wis +5levels+2tome+2enh+6item +3exceptional+2stance(for casting only)
[22]11cha +2tome+3enh+6item
40 wis possible with litany and +4 tome, 38 decently obtainable(+3 tome)

Feats:
pa/toughness on Monk levels
twf/itwf/gtwf/extend/quicken/maximize/spell pen

To hit: 37
14Bab
8str
3Divine favor
6divine power
1haste
4GH
5weapon
1Fvs feat
2Elf enh
2Tumbleweed/new items
-4twf
-5pa

Min II's to skip imp crit, with kamas for casting(make a +3) or vorpaling. 4 spell pen from max, with decent dcs in caster mode. With the exception of losing 8str(3base+5levels)this build should have the same damage output while also being able to cast offensively. Maybe it isn't what you are wanting, figured I would share the build with you either way. If you can make room for bracers and ring, AC isn't too bad either.

AC: 55/57
10base
5deflection
7dex
12/14wis
8bracers
3natural
1haste
2recitation
3ring
4insight

[andreascott89]

I would probably swap out OTWF for maximize (or empower since FVS get enhancements to empower) for those times when you want you BB or mass heals to have a bit more bite. Given Divine Power will last almost 4.5 min at level 18, +to hit does not seem to be a big problem.

JS

[Impaqt]

I would probably swap out OTWF for maximize (or empower since FVS get enhancements to empower) for those times when you want you BB or mass heals to have a bit more bite. Given Divine Power will last almost 4.5 min at level 18, +to hit does not seem to be a big problem.

JS

If I swap out a Feat for Maximize, it will probobly be Extend.

This build wont carry Blade Barrier.

[Impaqt]

Putting the final touches on this before I roll tonight.

Updated Starting Stats:
STR 17
DEX 18
CON 12
INT 8
WIS 8
CHR 11

Holy Aura is still stacking so I'm going to carry that still, Other change will involve swapping Extend for Maximize or maybe Empower Healing for Mass Cures. I thinkthis will allow me to heal a bit more efficently when situations warrant it. Length of buffs should be fine without extend at end game considering my large spell point pool.


Spell (1): Divine Favor
Spell (1): Nightshield
Spell (1): Obscuring Mist
Spell (1): Shield of Faith

Spell (2): Resist Energy
Spell (2): Lesser Restoration
Spell (2): Cure Moderate Wounds
Spell (2): Remove Paralysis

Spell (3): Prayer
Spell (3): Mass Aid
Spell (3): Protection From Energy
Spell (3): Remove Curse

Spell (4): Divine Power
Spell (4): Recitation
Spell (4): Deathward
Spell (4): Freedom of Movement

Spell (5): True Seeing
Spell (5): Mass Cure Light Wounds
Spell (5): Raise Dead
Spell (5): Stalwart Pact

Spell (6): Heal
Spell (6): Greater Dispel Magic
Spell (6): Mass Cure Moderate Wounds

Spell (7): Protection From Elements, Mass
Spell (7): Mass Cure Serious Wounds
Spell (7): Resurrection

Spell (8): Holy Aura
Spell (8): Death Pact

Spell (9): Mass Heal

Updated Enhancement List:
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity II
Enhancement: Aerenal Elf Melee Attack I
Enhancement: Aerenal Elf Melee Attack II
Enhancement: Aerenal Elf Melee Damage I
Enhancement: Aerenal Elf Melee Damage II
Enhancement: Undying Call
Enhancement: Favored Soul Scimitar Specialization I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Scimitar Specialization II
Enhancement: Way of the Patient Tortiose I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Favored Soul Prayer of Life I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Prayer of Life II
Enhancement: Favored Soul Prayer of Life III
Enhancement: Favored Soul Prayer of Incredible Life I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Prayer of Incredible Life II
Enhancement: Favored Soul Life Magic I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Life Magic II
Enhancement: Favored Soul Life Magic III
Enhancement: Favored Soul Life Magic IV
Enhancement: Favored Soul Energy of the Scion I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Energy of the Scion II
Enhancement: Favored Soul Energy of the Scion III
Enhancement: Favored Soul Energy of the Scion IV
Enhancement: Favored Soul Charisma I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Toughness I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Toughness II
Enhancement: Favored Soul Toughness III
Enhancement: Favored Soul Toughness IV
Enhancement: Favored Soul Wand and Scroll Mastery I
Enhancement: Favored Soul Wand and Scroll Mastery II
Enhancement: Favored Soul Wand and Scroll Mastery III
Enhancement: Favored Soul Wand and Scroll Mastery IV

[Xyfiel]

Holy aura is stacking how? I never used it so have little knowledge.

[Rav'n]

What Level is it now? And is it working as planned?

[Impaqt]

Holy aura is stacking how? I never used it so have little knowledge.

It just stacks.. With everything....

What Level is it now? And is it working as planned?

So far so good. Probobly not a good end game soloer due to having no offensive spellpower, but hes a really fun melee toon.

[pappo]

So far so good. Probobly not a good end game soloer due to having no offensive spellpower, but hes a really fun melee toon.

Impaqt - What alignment is this drow elf, and do you intend to make this a "pure" FVS all the way to lvl 20 ? You took scimitars. Are you dual wielding ?

[DemonMage]

It's not a drow. It's a normal elf, using scimitars since they get racial and diety bonuses. It's evasive, which means 2 monk levels. And it even says in the OP.. Lawful Good. Basically everything you asked is answered within the posts already.

My build is pretty similar to this, I went with more int, less dex, more con, 16 strength. If I was re-doing it, I'd prolly go with 12 con and 17 strength however.

I also took Maximize and no Greater Dispel, dropped that for Blade Barrier. There are times when I really like being able to kite a bunch of stuff through it for clean up, or safer killing. Also enjoy maximized mass cures, though it'll drain you fast.

[pappo]

Didnt realize we had a FvS Group started yet.. Repost from "Character Builds Forum" Sue me.

Self Buffing, Backup Healing, Dual Scimitaring Elf of the Undying Court!

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Level 20 Lawful Good Elf Male
(2 Monk / 18 Favored Soul)

Impaqt

I have rolled a toon using this build but I had a question for you. Why did you take Monk and not Rogue for the Evasive part of the build ? What does Monk give you that Rogue does not.

[Impaqt]

Impaqt

I have rolled a toon using this build but I had a question for you. Why did you take Monk and not Rogue for the Evasive part of the build ? What does Monk give you that Rogue does not.

2 Feats.

[nbhs275]

pretty **** close to what mine is...tho i have a base 14 con i believe....lol the missing 2 wisdom = 1 less AC and -1 will saves...im not to worried about it lol.

Sad part about all this is we are reinforcing that 18x+2 monk is a winning formula.

[pappo]

2 Feats.

Do you mean the Toughness and Power Attack feats ?

[Impaqt]

Do you mean the Toughness and Power Attack feats ?

Yup, those would be the 2 I took during my monk levels.

[pappo]

Yup, those would be the 2 I took during my monk levels.

I plan to take those feats too. I am following your build as written. I just wanted to pick one and see how it turns out. Right now my toon is only level 2 and following your build, I have taken:
Monk - Toughness
Two Weapon Fighting
Diety - Favored by the Undying Court (for scimitars)

My current stats, with gear, are:
STR 15 +2 ; DEX 16 +3 ;CON 14 +2 ;INT 10 +0 ;WIS 11 +0; CHA 12 +1

I am running Waterworks now and seem to miss a lot when using the scimitars. Is that just because I am so low level (2) or because one of my stats is causing it.
Right now I have a +1 Scimitar of Righteousness and a +1 Scimitar of Lesser Undead
What can I do to improve the DPS when using scimitars ?

[DemonMage]

Don't dual wield until much later on, a shield and mithral fullplate/good breastplate will help you a lot more early game.

[Thelmallen]

/ snip

I am running Waterworks now and seem to miss a lot when using the scimitars.

You could also use a simple slashing weapon like a sickle in your off-hand so you don't get the oversized TWF penalty. My warchanter swung a sickle of sypheros for about 8 levels until I found a neat-o kukri I liked better.

[Impaqt]

You could also use a simple slashing weapon like a sickle in your off-hand so you don't get the oversized TWF penalty. My warchanter swung a sickle of sypheros for about 8 levels until I found a neat-o kukri I liked better.

THis is a big one. I found Dual Weilding to be just fine early on. Yes, I had a little more str, but that shouldnt make a big difference. Go Light offhand or Go with Swords and board for a bit.

ALso, Make sure your using Divine Favor and Bless! THis adds +2 to all your attack rolls. Really important low level.

Dual Weiling Kamas at low levels might be an ption as well for an addition +1 from Flury of blows (Or the handwraps from Collborator)