Evasive Warchanter 18 bard/2rog

[karl_k0ch]

The aim of this 28pt build is to have

• a bard
• who can handle traps
• who can buff himself and the party via spells and songs
• who can heal
• who can melee if the other roles aren't needed,

with priorities in that particular order. CC and damage spells are not on this list, although I'll try to use Fascinate.

I decided to go 18 bard for two reasons: First, I don't want to delay my spell and song advancement too much by taking (more) early levels of Rogue or Fighter. Second, I want this build to be able to get Warchanter III, when it's there, at some time.

I am aware that not having a Fighter Splash forces me to use Master's Touch in order to wield a nice Falchion properly. Update: With Update 7, I'm going to get a proficiency in Falchions. Yay.

Without further ado, here's an updated version of my build:

feats:
1 Insightful Reflexes, Weapon Focus
3 Extend
6 PA
9 Toughness
12 Empower Healing*
15 Improved Crit: Slashing
18 Quicken.

*Currently Switched for Maximize for more healing Oomph.

I've rearranged the spell selection as well in order to get buffs earlier than healing spells (some, at least)
2 CLW
3 Master's Touch
4 Focusing Chant
5 Heroism, CMW
6 Detect Secret Doors, Blur
8 CSW, Haste, Displacement
10 Fox
12 Good Hope (drop Hero), FoM, CCW (drop CLW)
13 Neutralize Poison
15 Break Enchantment, Greater Hero, MCLW
16 Shadow Walk
18 Remove Fear, Mass Suggestion, MCMW, Otto's Irresistable Dance
19 Invisibility, Mass Fox's
20 Remove Curse

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Twiddler Drehstrom
Level 20 True Neutral Human Male
(2 Rogue \ 18 Bard) 
Hit Points: 202
Spell Points: 576 
BAB: 14\14\19\24
Fortitude: 8
Reflex: 16
Will: 10

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(28 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             16                    21
Dexterity             8                     8
Constitution         14                    14
Intelligence         14                    14
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma             14                    16

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               3                    22
Bluff                 6                     7
Concentration         2                     2
Diplomacy             6                     7
Disable Device        6                    26
Haggle                6                    26
Heal                 -1                    -1
Hide                 -1                    -1
Intimidate            6                     7
Jump                  6                    10
Listen               -1                    -1
Move Silently        -1                    -1
Open Lock             3                     3
Perform               n/a                  26
Repair                2                     2
Search                6                    26
Spot                  3                    15
Swim                  3                     5
Tumble                0                     0
Use Magic Device      6                    26

Level 1 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+4)
Skill: Bluff (+4)
Skill: Diplomacy (+4)
Skill: Disable Device (+4)
Skill: Haggle (+4)
Skill: Intimidate (+4)
Skill: Jump (+3)
Skill: Open Lock (+4)
Skill: Search (+4)
Skill: Spot (+4)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4)
Feat: (Selected) Insightful Reflexes
Feat: (Human Bonus) Power Attack


Level 2 (Bard)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Perform (+5)
Skill: Search (+1)
Spell (1): Cure Light Wounds


Level 3 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+2)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell
Spell (1): Master's Touch


Level 4 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+2)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (1): Focusing Chant


Level 5 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+2)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (2): Cure Moderate Wounds
Spell (2): Heroism


Level 6 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons
Spell (1): Expeditious Retreat
Spell (2): Rage


Level 7 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 8 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (3): Haste
Spell (2): Blur
Spell (3): Cure Serious Wounds
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage II
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song I
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song II
Enhancement: Bard Warchanter I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Human Versatility I
Enhancement: Human Versatility II
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I
Enhancement: Rogue Disable Device I
Enhancement: Rogue Search I
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic I
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music I
Enhancement: Bard Charisma I
Enhancement: Bard Charisma II


Level 9 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+7)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 10 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Perform (+2)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2)
Spell (3): Good Hope


Level 11 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+2)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 12 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Empower Healing Spell
Spell (3): Displacement
Spell (4): Cure Critical Wounds
Spell (4): Dimension Door


Level 13 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (4): Freedom of Movement


Level 14 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 15 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons
Spell (4): Neutralize Poison
Spell (5): Mass Cure Light Wounds
Spell (5): Greater Heroism


Level 16 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (5): Shadow Walk


Level 17 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 18 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Quicken Spell
Spell (1): Detect Secret Doors
Spell (5): Greater Dispel Magic
Spell (6): Mass Cure Moderate Wounds
Spell (6): Heroes Feast


Level 19 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (2): Glitterdust
Spell (6): Otto's Irresistable Dance


Level 20 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (3): Remove Curse

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That's the outdated build, just for reference.

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Level 20 True Neutral Human Male
(2 Rogue \ 18 Bard) 
Hit Points: 222
Spell Points: 569 
BAB: 14\14\19\24
Fortitude: 8
Reflex: 13
Will: 10

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(28 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             16                    21
Dexterity             8                     8
Constitution         14                    14
Intelligence         14                    14
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma             14                    14

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               3                    22
Bluff                 2                     2
Concentration         2                     2
Diplomacy             2                     2
Disable Device        6                    26
Haggle                6                    25
Heal                 -1                    -1
Hide                  3                     3
Intimidate            2                     2
Jump                  3                     6
Listen                3                     3
Move Silently         3                     3
Open Lock             3                     3
Perform               n/a                  25
Repair                2                     2
Search                6                    26
Spot                  3                    15
Swim                  3                     5
Tumble                3                     3
Use Magic Device      6                    25

Level 1 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+4)
Skill: Disable Device (+4)
Skill: Haggle (+4)
Skill: Hide (+4)
Skill: Listen (+4)
Skill: Move Silently (+4)
Skill: Open Lock (+4)
Skill: Search (+4)
Skill: Spot (+4)
Skill: Tumble (+4)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4)
Feat: (Human Bonus) Power Attack
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Enhancement: Human Versatility I
Enhancement: Rogue Disable Device I
Enhancement: Rogue Search I


Level 2 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (1): Cure Light Wounds


Level 3 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1.5)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Empower Healing Spell
Spell (1): Master's Touch


Level 4 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (1): Focusing Chant


Level 5 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (2): Cure Moderate Wounds
Spell (2): Heroism


Level 6 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons
Spell (1): Detect Secret Doors
Spell (2): Blur


Level 7 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)

Enhancement: Bard Warchanter I & Prereqs



Level 8 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (2): Fox's Cunning
Spell (3): Haste
Spell (3): Cure Serious Wounds


Level 9 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+6)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Two Handed Fighting


Level 10 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+2)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (3): Good Hope


Level 11 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 12 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell
Spell (3): Displacement
Spell (4): Freedom of Movement
Spell (4): Cure Critical Wounds


Level 13 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (4): Neutralize Poison


Level 14 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 15 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons
Spell (4): Break Enchantment
Spell (5): Greater Heroism
Spell (5): Mass Cure Light Wounds


Level 16 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (5): Shadow Walk


Level 17 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 18 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (1): Remove Fear
Spell (5): Mass Suggestion
Spell (6): Mass Cure Moderate Wounds
Spell (6): Otto's Irresistable Dance


Level 19 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (2): Invisibility
Spell (6): Mass Fox's Cunning


Level 20 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (3): Remove Curse

Capped Skills are Balance, Haggle, Perform, UMD, DD, Search. At level 20, Spot is at 16 ranks.

Are there any comments or remarks regarding this guy?

Edit: Having played this build for a bit, I must admit that I find his SP pool lacking, his personal DPS mediocre, and most imprortantly, I don't see an essential benefit of actually going 18/2 over 16/2/2. I don't recommend this build, as of Update 12.