Drow KotC

[dirk_the_daring]

My first pally build, never even rolled one before in 3 years of playing.

I tried Human and Elf builds also in the character planner, but Drow seems most favorable for high dps build.
Enhancements are at lvl 20 'cause I was lazy. Just want to make sure I have the right lines, then I'll do them by level.

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Drow KotC
Level 20 Lawful Good Drow Male
(20 Paladin) 
Hit Points: 322
Spell Points: 275 
BAB: 20\20\25\30\30
Fortitude: 19
Reflex: 16
Will: 6

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Stats          Modified Stats
Abilities        (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             16                    21
Dexterity            16                    18
Constitution         12                    12
Intelligence         10                    10
Wisdom                8                    10
Charisma             16                    21

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

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               3                     4
Bluff                 4                     5
Concentration         5                    24
Diplomacy             4                     5
Disable Device        n/a                   n/a
Haggle                4                     5
Heal                  0                     1
Hide                  3                     4
Intimidate            4                     5
Jump                  5                    16
Listen                0                     2
Move Silently         3                     4
Open Lock             n/a                   n/a
Perform               n/a                   n/a
Repair                0                     0
Search                0                     2
Spot                  0                     2
Swim                  3                     5
Tumble                n/a                   n/a
Use Magic Device      n/a                   n/a

Level 1 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 2 (Paladin)


Level 3 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Two Weapon Fighting


Level 4 (Paladin)


Level 5 (Paladin)


Level 6 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Weapon Fighting


Level 7 (Paladin)


Level 8 (Paladin)


Level 9 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Piercing Weapons


Level 10 (Paladin)


Level 11 (Paladin)


Level 12 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Weapon Fighting


Level 13 (Paladin)


Level 14 (Paladin)


Level 15 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 16 (Paladin)


Level 17 (Paladin)


Level 18 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell


Level 19 (Paladin)


Level 20 (Paladin)
Enhancement: Paladin Weapons of Good
Enhancement: Divine Might I
Enhancement: Divine Might II
Enhancement: Divine Might III
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Vulkoor's Avatar
Enhancement: Follower of Vulkoor
Enhancement: Paladin Courage of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Courage of Good II
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Sacrifice I
Enhancement: Paladin Exalted Smite I
Enhancement: Paladin Exalted Smite II
Enhancement: Paladin Exalted Smite III
Enhancement: Paladin Exalted Smite IV
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Lay on Hands I
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Smite Evil I
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Smite Evil II
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Smite Evil III
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Smite Evil IV
Enhancement: Paladin Knight of the Chalice I
Enhancement: Paladin Knight of the Chalice II
Enhancement: Paladin Knight of the Chalice III
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Paladin Energy of the Templar I
Enhancement: Paladin Energy of the Templar II
Enhancement: Paladin Charisma I
Enhancement: Paladin Charisma II
Enhancement: Paladin Charisma III
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness I
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness II
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness III
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness IV

Character planner would not let me take Divine Might IV even though I have 4 AP left and meet all the prereqs...odd

I think I invested in all the important enhancement Lines. Or did I miss one?
322HP should be in around 450 with +6 Con item, +3 Con from a shroud item, tome, etc...

I took extend as the last feat because I found nothing better....OTWF maybe?

Plan to use Rapier and shortsword...and some of my scimitar collection where slashing weapons are required.

[SteeleTrueheart]

DM IV requires a BASE charisma of 20 from your planner you have a BASE of 18 (16 +2 tome)

EDIT: A quick read of the enhancements.

Drop Paladin Charisma III and pick up extra LoH II & III

[dirk_the_daring]

thx. base CHA 20....how did I miss that? DOH.

2 more LOH worth more thatn 1 point of CHA, I can see that.

How about investing into extra turn undead to use Divine Might more often?
Again, first pally. How many turn undead at lvl 20?

[kuro_zero]

thx. base CHA 20....how did I miss that? DOH.

2 more LOH worth more thatn 1 point of CHA, I can see that.

How about investing into extra turn undead to use Divine Might more often?
Again, first pally. How many turn undead at lvl 20?

Base turns is 3 + Cha Modifier. Usually plenty before you need to shrine again.

No Bulwark or Resistance of Good? Giving the entire party +5 AC and Saves is the greatest asset you can bring to a party.

Also suggest dropping the Faith path - the Drow's faith is pretty weak. Also second recomendation to drop the Cha III, even CHA II if you can get even with a +1.

And no drow Rapier enhancements?

Other than that the actual build looks solid. Enhancements are the hardest problem with Paladins, the lack of AP and all.

[dirk_the_daring]

Vulkor avatar is a requirement for KotC III. Can't do without.

Rapier enhancement was a thought but its only +2, I think that end game I'll miss on a 1 only anyway.
AC and saving throws for the party are nice, but lack of AP ...

[mutantbee]

AP's are hella tight. But I think he meant the rapier enh for +2 DMG, not the to hit.

More DMG is always the perfect gift. However, you may not find points for even one point without giving up something else you really want. It also depends on how much you really use rapiers.

I went with Khopesh on my pally to avoid the whole temptation. LOL