36pt Support/Dps Build

[Marr0w1]

Ok, I know this thing has been done before, but I like to try and cobble together my own builds. Past Lives give extra sp and +1 to attack rolls, as well as 36pts to play with. The general idea of this is decent survivability/dps through gear and sneak attack, with the option of repeaters if I need to get out of the fray and start casting. The support focus is on bard songs/heroic companion/haste for increasing the general dps of the party, with some spells/heals/umd/Trapsmithing for second-line support.

So as always, any input is much appreciated, I'm flexible on pretty much anything (besides the repeater feat I think).. and I'll update this to reflect any more tomes (especially +3/+4) I pull in the meantime.

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Arcaea Rimehart
Level 20 True Neutral Halfling Female
(2 Fighter \ 3 Rogue \ 15 Bard) 
Hit Points: 280
Spell Points: 396 
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 14
Reflex: 17
Will: 10

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(36 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             16                    24
Dexterity            16                    18
Constitution         16                    18
Intelligence         12                    14
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma              8                     8

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 Intelligence used at level 1

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               4                     5
Bluff                -1                     1
Concentration         4                     4
Diplomacy            -1                    -1
Disable Device        6                    22
Haggle                3                    22
Heal                 -1                    -1
Hide                  8                    23
Intimidate           -1                    -1
Jump                  8                    20
Listen               -1                     1
Move Silently         8                    14
Open Lock             8                    11
Perform              n/a                   22
Repair                2                     2
Search                6                    22
Spot                 -1                    -1
Swim                  4                     7
Tumble                8                    28
Use Magic Device      3                    21

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Monk
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Sorcerer
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Enhancement: Rogue Damage Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Skill Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Faster Sneaking I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I


Level 2 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Repeating Heavy Crossbow
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy I
Enhancement: Halfling Cunning I
Enhancement: Halfling Hero's Companion I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I


Level 3 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Two Weapon Fighting
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song I
Enhancement: Halfling Guile I
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic I


Level 4 (Bard)
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage I
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I


Level 5 (Bard)
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack I
Enhancement: Halfling Hero's Companion II
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Song I
Enhancement: Bard Wand Mastery I


Level 6 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack
Enhancement: Halfling Cunning II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II


Level 7 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Halfling Guile II


Level 8 (Bard)
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery I
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic II


Level 9 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Weapon Fighting
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery II
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I


Level 10 (Bard)
Enhancement: Bard Warchanter I


Level 11 (Bard)
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage II


Level 12 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 13 (Bard)


Level 14 (Bard)
Enhancement: Halfling Hero's Companion III
Enhancement: Bard Wand Mastery II


Level 15 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Weapon Fighting
Enhancement: Halfling Hero's Companion IV
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic III
Enhancement: Bard Wand Mastery III


Level 16 (Bard)


Level 17 (Bard)


Level 18 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Rapid Reload


Level 19 (Bard)


Level 20 (Rogue)
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage III
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song II
Enhancement: Fighter Item Defense I
Enhancement: Rogue Wrack Construct I
Enhancement: Rogue Disable Device I
Enhancement: Bard Haggle I
Enhancement: Rogue Open Lock I
Enhancement: Bard Perform I
Enhancement: Rogue Search I
Enhancement: Bard Tumble I
Enhancement: Bard Tumble II
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic IV
Enhancement: Bard Wand Mastery IV

EDIT:
Footnote of gear I have collected for this build, suggestions welcome.
Black Dragonhide
Quiver Of Alacrity
GS Repeater (WIP)
Wretched Twilight
Ravager Set
Tharnes Bracers
Dreamspitter
Treason x2
Bard's Cloak
Minos
Ring Of Lies

[olsoned]

Hey Arc, Cynfull here.

Looks good, altho I wonder if the benefits of Bard 16 over Rogue 3 would be better. You lose 1d6 sneak attack but gain +1 1st, +1 5th and +2 6th lvl spell slots (Otto's Irresistable).

[Noctus]

Hey Arc, Cynfull here.

Looks good, altho I wonder if the benefits of Bard 16 over Rogue 3 would be better. You lose 1d6 sneak attack but gain +1 1st, +1 5th and +2 6th lvl spell slots (Otto's Irresistable).

A Warchanter already has all the low-level spells he has any use for at level 15.

The only relevant gain of the 16th bard levelis Ottos Irresistable Dance, which can be usefull against monsters without SR in certain situations. Mostly epic VONs. In other places monsters die fast enough to not need it, or simply have SR you wont beat without being completly specced for it.

While the 3rd Rogue gives you +1d6 damage for most situations, as well as easing the skill requirements for the rougish side.



The tradeoff is basically irresistable dance vs. +1d6 sneak atatck and better skills.

[Purgatory]

3rd lvl rog over 16 bard also gives you 1 more bab, higher blocking dr and better to hit.

[Zereth501]

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 Intelligence used at level 1

You can't use +2 tomes at level 1.

[Marr0w1]

Cyn: Thanks for checking this over.

Also, since when have +2 tomes had a ML?

[Marr0w1]

Hijacking my own thread.
Repeater is now free to be changed. Weapons will be picks and situationally weighted/tenderisers.
Ignore uneven stats, and low con.. char-generator wouldnt let me use 36 point builds, which this will be.
Alternate build without rogue splash to follow

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Arcaea Rimehart
Level 20 True Neutral Human Female
(2 Fighter \ 2 Rogue \ 16 Bard) 
Hit Points: 234
Spell Points: 425 
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 9
Reflex: 16
Will: 10

                  Starting            Ending          
Abilities        Base Stats         Base Stats        
(32 Point)       (Level 1)          (Level 20)        
Strength             18                 24            
Dexterity            15                 17            
Constitution         11                 13            
Intelligence         13                 15            
Wisdom                8                 10            
Charisma              8                 10            

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 Intelligence used at level 1
+2 Tome of Wisdom used at level 1
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 1

                  Starting            Ending          
                 Base Skills        Base Skills       
Skills           (Level 1)          (Level 20)        
Balance               7                  7            
Bluff                 0                  0            
Concentration         1                  1            
Diplomacy             0                  0            
Disable Device        6                 26            
Haggle                4                 24            
Heal                  0                  0            
Hide                  3                  3            
Intimidate            0                  0            
Jump                  9                 30            
Listen                0                  0            
Move Silently         3                  3            
Open Lock             7                  7            
Perform               n/a               23            
Repair                2                  2            
Search                6                 21            
Spot                  4                  4            
Swim                  9                 15            
Tumble                7                 24            
Use Magic Device      4                 24            

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Human Bonus) Power Attack
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 2 (Bard)
Spell (1): Cure Light Wounds


Level 3 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Two Weapon Fighting
Spell (1): Hypnotism


Level 4 (Bard)
Spell (1): Focusing Chant


Level 5 (Bard)
Spell (2): Heroism
Spell (2): Cure Moderate Wounds


Level 6 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Spell (1): Expeditious Retreat
Spell (2): Rage


Level 7 (Bard)


Level 8 (Rogue)


Level 9 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Two Weapon Fighting


Level 10 (Bard)
Spell (2): Invisibility
Spell (3): Displacement
Spell (3): Good Hope


Level 11 (Bard)
Spell (3): Haste


Level 12 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Repeating Heavy Crossbow
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Critical: Piercing Weapons


Level 13 (Bard)


Level 14 (Bard)
Spell (3): Cure Serious Wounds
Spell (4): Dimension Door
Spell (4): Freedom of Movement


Level 15 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Weapon Fighting
Spell (4): Otto's Sphere of Dancing


Level 16 (Bard)


Level 17 (Bard)
Spell (4): Cure Critical Wounds
Spell (5): Greater Heroism
Spell (5): Mass Cure Light Wounds


Level 18 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Spell (5): Mass Suggestion


Level 19 (Bard)


Level 20 (Bard)
Spell (1): Detect Secret Doors
Spell (5): Greater Dispel Magic
Spell (6): Otto's Irresistable Dance
Spell (6): Heroes Feast