18 Ranger/2 Fighter build

[taigonn]

I'm looking for a current build for an 18 Ranger/2 fighter including what enhancements I should take and in what order. Most of the builds I'm finding are 2-3 years old and I'm curious if they still apply or if there is something better out there right now. I want to play a Dwarf Ranger with Dwarven War axes unless going Human with khopesh's is better or more advantageous. I'm also open to other builds suggestions as well. I figure I'll get the general serach the forum comments (which I've done) but like I said, I'm looking for something other than 3 year old posts. Thanks for the help.

[tunabomber]

I have a ranger/2fighter and its one of my favorite chars.He is human with khopeshes.
I havent yet tried a dwarven version but it sounds fun.

[unbongwah]

The general consensus is khopeshes are the best overall DPS choice; but dwarf w/DAxes (+racial enhs) is close enough that only the minmaxers care about the difference, AFAICT. And the silver lining to going with a less popular weapon like DAxes is they're less expensive on the AH than khopeshes.

As for why you don't see any recent rgr 18 / ftr 2 builds, my guess is they've fallen out of favor compared to 18 / 1 / 1 builds like, say, like tihocan's Tempest or the Exploiter. Still, the extra feat and +1 STR enh from ftr 2 doesn't suck, IMHO, esp. if you don't care about rogue skills and don't have monk unlocked yet.

What do you have to work with in terms of build pts, tomes, etc.?

[KoboldKiller]

Dwarf str build Tempest.

Simple as that.

Axe enhancement lines, Tempest 3, con and toughness lines, favored enemy damage lines.

[taigonn]

I have unlocked the 32 pt build, but I do not have any tomes yet.

[unbongwah]

Here's a stupid-simple build to get you started - in fact it's so stupid I didn't even spend all the enh pts or pick skills. Max STR, Tempest III, no tomes req'd (but will need +6 WIS item someday). At low lvls you may be better off with greataxes than TWF: depends on how much trouble you have hitting things.

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Level 20 Lawful Good Dwarf Male
(2 Fighter \ 18 Ranger) 
Hit Points: 356
Spell Points: 205 
BAB: 20\20\25\30\30
Fortitude: 19
Reflex: 14
Will: 5

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             18                    24
Dexterity            14                    16
Constitution         18                    20
Intelligence          8                     8
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma              6                     6

Level 1 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Undead
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 2 (Ranger)


Level 3 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Dodge
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Mobility


Level 4 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Spring Attack


Level 5 (Ranger)


Level 6 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Oversized Two Weapon Fighting


Level 7 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Giant


Level 8 (Ranger)


Level 9 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 10 (Ranger)


Level 11 (Ranger)


Level 12 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 13 (Ranger)


Level 14 (Ranger)


Level 15 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell


Level 16 (Ranger)


Level 17 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Construct


Level 18 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Empower Healing Spell


Level 19 (Ranger)


Level 20 (Ranger)
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Dwarven Axe Attack I
Enhancement: Dwarven Axe Attack II
Enhancement: Dwarven Axe Damage I
Enhancement: Dwarven Axe Damage II
Enhancement: Dwarven Constitution I
Enhancement: Dwarven Constitution II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness III
Enhancement: Racial Toughness IV
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Attack I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Attack II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage III
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage IV
Enhancement: Ranger Tempest I
Enhancement: Ranger Tempest II
Enhancement: Ranger Tempest III
Enhancement: Ranger Devotion I
Enhancement: Ranger Devotion II
Enhancement: Ranger Devotion III
Enhancement: Ranger Devotion IV
Enhancement: Ranger Dexterity I
Enhancement: Ranger Dexterity II
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I

EDIT: I front-loaded the ftr lvls to get the extra feats, +1 STR, and Toughness enh early on; but it doesn't matter too much exactly when you take them.