Hep with build: Kensai II, KotC I, Dragonmark Build

[ashurum]

Elf Fighter12/Paladin 6/Monk 2

Starting Stats
Str 16
Dex 16
Con 12
Wis 11
Int 10
Cha 14

Feats
1 Monk 1
Martial Feat: Dodge
Feat: Two-Weapon Fighting
Granted: Armor Class Bonus
2 Monk 2
Martial Feat: Power Attack
Granted: Evasion
3 Paladin 1
Feat: Least Dragonmark of Shadow
Granted: Aura of Good, Smite evil
4 Paladin 2
Granted: Divine Grace, Lay on hands
5 Paladin 3
Granted: Aura of Courage, Divine Health
6 Paladin 4
Feat: Lesser Dragonmark of Shadow
Granted: Turn Undead
7 Paladin 5
8 Paladin 6
9 Fighter 1
Feat: Extend Spell
Fighter Bonus Feat: Improved Critical: Slashing
10 Fighter 2
Fighter Bonus Feat: Weapon Focus: Slashing
11 Fighter 3
12 Fighter 4
Feat: Extra Turning
Fighter Bonus Feat: Weapon Specialization: Slashing
13 Fighter 5
14 Fighter 6
Fighter Bonus Feat: Improved Two-Weapon Fighting (need +1 dex tome by this time)
15 Fighter 7
Feat: Toughness
16 Fighter 8
Fighter Bonus Feat: Greater Two-Weapon Fighting
17 Fighter 9
18 Fighter 10
Feat: Toughness
Fighter Bonus Feat: Combat Expertise (need +3 int tome by this time)
19 Fighter 11
20 Fighter 12
Fighter Bonus Feat: Greater Weapon Specialization: Slashing

Enhancements

Level 1:
Disciple of Puddles
Disciple of Pebbles
Disciple of Candles
Disciple of Breezes
Level 2:
Monk Wisdom I
Extra Dragonmark I
Level 3:
Paladin Extra Smite Evil I
Elven Dexterity I
Level 4:
Level 5:
Paladin Bulwark of Good I
Paladin Courage of Good I
Paladin Extra Lay on Hands I
Level 6:
Extra Dragonmark II
Paladin Energy of the Templar I
Paladin Extra Smite Evil II
Paladin Extra Turning I
Level 7:
Paladin Divine Might I
Paladin Divine Sacrifice I
Valenar Elf Melee Damage II
Level 8:
Paladin Knight of the Chalice I
Level 9:
Fighter Attack Boost I
Fighter Critical Accuracy I
Fighter Haste Boost I
Level 10:
Extra Dragonmark III
Fighter Strength I
Level 11:
Level 12:
Fighter Attack Boost II
Fighter Critical Accuracy II
Fighter Haste Boost II
Level 13:
Level 14:
Fighter Kensei I
Kensei Scimitar Mastery I
Fighter Strength II
Level 15:
Fighter Haste Boost III
Level 16:
Elven Dexterity II
Fighter Scimitar Specialization I
Level 17:
Extra Dragonmark IV
Level 18:
Fighter Haste Boost IV
Level 19:
Level 20:
Fighter Attack Boost III
Fighter Critical Accuracy III
Fighter Kensei II
Kensei Scimitar Mastery II



Here is the build I am working on for when I get my 32pt builds. I don't have access to the character builder at work since they block games related stuff (the forums for ddo don't get tagged as game related) so its alittle messy and such. I don't really understand all the endgame equipment and stuff so I was wondering if anyone could look this over and give some comments.

[Thanimal]

Have you taken a look at The Valenar Crusader? It's a very detailed and optimized plan for an elf hate-tank with the same class levels.

But perhaps more importantly: What are the goals of this build? How do you plan to play it? Why have you chosen each of: Elf, Paladin splash, and Dragonmarks?

For example, if you are mainly interested in a DPS build, then I'm going to suggest The Monster -- Ranger 6 adds way more DPS than Paladin 6. If you're looking to tank, then I'm going to suggest taking a look at The Hurtlocker, the aforementioned Valenar Crusader, and the Hate Monster, each of which has some elements in common with your plan.

But I suspect you may have goals that are more complex than just "DPS" or "tank," and I'd need to know what they are to advise you most productively. Also, are there any "role playing" related parameters for you? For example, maybe you want to be an Elf just because you want to be an Elf. Anyone wanting to advise you would need to know that.

[ashurum]

Sorry, should have stated that stuff.

The idea was to be a displacement two weapon fighter with decent to good AC and saves.
I am mainly looking for some insight on equipment and maybe shuffling around some enhancements, feats or stat points and such.

[Thanimal]

To my way of thinking, Displacement is of greatest value to those with poor AC -- slowing down incoming damage enough to not be a burden on healing resources. When you have good-to-excellent AC, it's less important. I've also been told by more than one power gamer that Dragonmark Displacement is a poor investment come end-game because you can make Displacement clickies from the Shroud.

But regardless, this build has no means to hold aggro, doesn't provide any significant party benefits (like big aura, songs, spells, etc.), and therefore I claim it should be judged mainly on DPS. But it's DPS is significantly less than optimized DPS builds (I think!). So I think you either want Ranger instead of Paladin, for more DPS, or you want to put some focus on aggro-holding, which basically takes you straight to Valenar Crusader.

Take a look at VC and see if there are any aspects of it you don't like. You could probably superimpose Dragonmarks onto it at low levels, and then perhaps respec to the base VC plan at higher levels.

[Yajerman01]

If your not stuck on Race and are not concerned with the end all be all DPS build but a very capable and survivable build with good DPS, very good AC, excllent saves and Self Healing via dragonmarks you can look into this build. http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=201072

Whatever you decide - good luck!

[ashurum]

Thanks for the replies. Ill look at each of those. I think I understand now. The displacement marks really aren't that great and without the hate holding abilities its best for tempest to improve dps.

Thanks