Post Your Class & Build for Half-Elves

[shores11]

I intend to create several half-elf characters in approximately this order.

1) cleric
2) bard
3) wizard (maybe wizard/rogue)
4) others to come

[Alrier]

I am seriously considering a Cleric. Possibly a Wizard later on down the line, first I have to work on remaking my Barb as a Horc

[rexservorum]

I may TR my bard into one later on. Picking up the fighter racial feat for free martial weapon proficiency seems like the most useful thing to do with a half-elf at the moment.

[UltraMonk2]

I created a Wizard (going to be Archmage) and chose the Bard racial feat allowing me to use healing wands and scrolls, plus I can fascinate 3 times per rest.

[Memnir]

I'll get back to this post a few updates down the road when Half-Elves are completed, and perhaps worth buying.

[asphodeli]

Tempted to go 20 FvS with Paladin or Monk dilettante feat.

[Xyfiel]

Still perfecting a pure sorc with dragonmarks to try for insane lightning strike damage. Feats are a major pain though on what to drop. Should be an interesting air savant later.

A 12wiz(lich)/6monk(ninja)/2fighter staff build. After epic gear obtained, 50% displacement, 25% incorp, 86 self buffed ac, all saves 34+, 650 hps, and immunities better then a forged. Had to drop intimidate though, was taking to many feats, items, and would have to do a life of barb and fighter. It doesn't really fill a major role in raids/epics other then death aura/firewall/icestorm(later)/thf damage and the ability to off tank anything without assistance. Since my playing time has been cut, I expect it to be complete in 2012

[Arkadios]

This is my Half-Elf




Literras Colean
Level 20 Lawful Good Half-Elf Female
(3 Monk / 17 Cleric)
Hit Points: 287
Spell Points: 1208

BAB: 14/14/19/24
Fortitude: 16
Reflex: 13
Will: 21

Starting Ending Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Base Stats Modified Stats
(32 Point) (Level 1) (Level 20) (Level 20)
Strength 14 16 16
Dexterity 16 18 20
Constitution 14 16 16
Intelligence 8 10 10
Wisdom 16 24 26
Charisma 8 10 12

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 7
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 7
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 7
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7
+2 Tome of Wisdom used at level 7
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 7
+3 Tome of Wisdom used at level 20

Starting Ending Feat/Enhancement
Base Skills Base Skills Modified Skills
Skills (Level 1) (Level 20) (Level 20)
Balance 7 17 17
Bluff -1 1 1
Concentration 6 26 27
Diplomacy -1 1 1
Disable Device n/a n/a n/a
Haggle -1 1 1
Heal 3 8 10
Hide 3 5 5
Intimidate -1 1 1
Jump 5 9 9
Listen 3 8 10
Move Silently 3 5 5
Open Lock n/a n/a n/a
Perform n/a n/a n/a
Repair -1 0 0
Search -1 0 2
Spot 3 8 10
Swim 2 3 3
Tumble 4 6 6
Use Magic Device n/a n/a n/a



Level 1 (Monk)
Skill: Balance (+4)
Skill: Concentration (+4)
Skill: Jump (+3)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Feat: (Half-Elf Bonus) Dilantte: Rogue
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Toughness
Feat: (Selected) Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Breezes
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Candles
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Pebbles
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Puddles
Feat: (Automatic) Elven Keen Senses
Feat: (Automatic) Enchantment Save Bonus
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Kama
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Shuriken \par Feat: (Automatic) Finishing Moves
Feat: (Automatic) Flurry of Blows
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Immunity to Sleep
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Handaxe
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Longbow
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Longsword
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Rapier
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Shortbow
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Club
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Dagger
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Heavy Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Light Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Quarterstaff
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Unarmed
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Unarmed Strike

Level 2 (Cleric)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Heavy Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Magical Training
Feat: (Automatic) Medium Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Turn Undead

Level 3 (Cleric)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Empower Healing Spell
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Trip

Level 4 (Cleric)
Ability Raise: WIS
Skill: Concentration (+1)

Level 5 (Monk)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Power Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Evasion
Feat: (Automatic) Meditation

Level 6 (Cleric)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell

Level 7 (Cleric)
Skill: Concentration (+1)

Level 8 (Cleric)
Ability Raise: WIS
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)

Level 9 (Cleric)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Weapon Fighting

Level 10 (Cleric)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)

Level 11 (Cleric)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)

Level 12 (Monk)
Ability Raise: WIS
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Feat: (Selected) Maximize Spell
Feat: (Monk Path) Path of Harmonious Balance: Fists of Light
Feat: (Automatic) Fast Movement
Feat: (Automatic) Finishing Moves: Path of Harmonious Balance (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Finishing Moves: Path of Inevitable Dominion (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Still Mind

Level 13 (Cleric)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)

Level 14 (Cleric)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)

Level 15 (Cleric)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Conccentration (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Bludgeoning Weapons

Level 16 (Cleric)
Ability Raise: WIS
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)

Level 17 (Cleric)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)

Level 18 (Cleric)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Weapon Fighting

Level 19 (Cleric)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)

Level 20 (Cleric)
Ability Raise: WIS
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Enhancement: Cleric Radiant Servant I
Enhancement: Cleric Radiant Servant II
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity II
Enhancement: Silver Flame Exorcism
Enhancement: Follower of the Silver Flame
Enhancement: Way of the Patient Tortoise I
Enhancement: Monk Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Cleric Heal I
Enhancement: Cleric Heal II
Enhancement: Cleric Prayer of Smiting I
Enhancement: Cleric Prayer of Life I
Enhancement: Cleric Prayer of Life II
Enhancement: Cleric Prayer of Incredible Life I
Enhancement: Cleric Prayer of Incredible Life II
Enhancement: Cleric Life Magic I
Enhancement: Cleric Life Magic II
Enhancement: Cleric Life Magic III
Enhancement: Cleric Life Magic IV
Enhancement: Cleric Improved Spell Penetration I
Enhancement: Cleric Improved Spell Penetration II
Enhancement: Cleric Improved Spell Penetration III
Enhancement: Cleric Energy of the Zealot I
Enhancement: Cleric Energy of the Zealot II
Enhancement: Cleric Energy of the Zealot III
Enhancement: Cleric Charisma I
Enhancement: Cleric Charisma II
Enhancement: Cleric Wisdom I
Enhancement: Cleric Wisdom II
Enhancement: Cleric Divine Healing I
Enhancement: Cleric Divine Vitality I
Enhancement: Cleric Divine Vitality II
Enhancement: Cleric Extra Turning I
Enhancement: Cleric Improved Turning I

[Pittminion]

It's still early in the ball game but I'm trying out a sorc with the fvs dilettante. No umd needed for any wand.

[DANTEIL]

I'm a complete newb when it comes to builds and such, but last night I started a Half-Elf wiz/rog and picked up the Fighter dilettante for the martial proficiency. I have no idea if this is a good idea. Just trying to recapture some PnP fighter/magic-user/thief flavor

[binnsr]

I'll get back to this post a few updates down the road when Half-Elves are completed, and perhaps worth buying.

10000% agreed here.

I did consider a half-elven arcane zen archer (12clr/6rgr/2mnk), but between the issues with ranged in general and the fact that zen archery doesn't absolve you of needing a 19 base dex for IPS, I shelved that idea.

[SilentSnake]

I'll get back to this post a few updates down the road when Half-Elves are completed, and perhaps worth buying.

I agree. Atm even Drow and Elves are far superior than half-elves in any way, and this says all
If people don't rush to buy the crappy placeholder, but ask instead for a real, finished and useful Half-elf, maybe the developers will work in that direction to increase a legit deal...and everyone will be happy.

[Docrailgun]

I intend do do some Half-elf builds. These would be:

a Favored Soul taking the Sovereign Host abilities (so, longswords) and taking the elven longsword enhancements. I will also take the Mark of Storm ( I hate Cloudkill and love Electric Loop) for a little more offense. This character's Dilletante choice will be Wizard, so I can use all the Arcane wands I have on most of my other characters that I never use with them (even with wizards). I will also be able to use Repair wands to heal Warforged. Sure, that means that I can waste resources on everyone in the party, not just the fleshies... but that's me.

a wizard with 2 levels of Ranger (for 2hf and Cure Wands/Barkskin) and the rogue Dilletante ability (extra damage is good).

I might try to leverage the Half-elf Bluff ability with a rogue that is a clerical Dilletante for Cure wands (though a level of ranger and the wizard Dilletante would be ok too).

I can see what people are saying about elves or humans being better in some ways, but the Dilletante ability (especially since it's free) takes away the need to take a splash level in some builds.

[SilentSnake]

I intend do do some Half-elf builds. These would be:

a Favored Soul taking the Sovereign Host abilities (so, longswords) and taking the elven longsword enhancements. I will also take the Mark of Storm ( I hate Cloudkill and love Electric Loop) for a little more offense. This character's Dilletante choice will be Wizard, so I can use all the Arcane wands I have on most of my other characters that I never use with them (even with wizards). I will also be able to use Repair wands to heal Warforged. Sure, that means that I can waste resources on everyone in the party, not just the fleshies... but that's me.

I can see what people are saying about elves or humans being better in some ways, but the Dilletante ability (especially since it's free) takes away the need to take a splash level in some builds.

You can't take elven longsword enhancements with an half-elf, simply because they don't have ANY weapon enhancement

Go Elf or human -> better deal

[Rydin_Dirtay]

This character's Dilletante choice will be Wizard, so I can use all the Arcane wands I have on most of my other characters that I never use with them (even with wizards). I will also be able to use Repair wands to heal Warforged.

Will Wiz diletante mean you can use Repair Mod/Serious/etc. Wands? Or just Repair Light?

a wizard with 2 levels of Ranger (for 2hf and Cure Wands/Barkskin) and the rogue Dilletante ability (extra damage is good).

Has something changed? How are you getting Bark with only 2 levels of Ranger?

[Xyfiel]

Will Wiz diletante mean you can use Repair Mod/Serious/etc. Wands? Or just Repair Light?



Has something changed? How are you getting Bark with only 2 levels of Ranger?

On Lama, my Wizard Archmage with Pal dil was using cure light/moderate/serious wands when I met the level requirements. I didn't try any others, but when buying the cures I saw wands like lesser restore as able to use.

[TDarkchylde]

Here's the cleric I'm working on:

Half-Elf 20 Cleric (32-Point)

STR: 16
DEX: 8
CON: 16 (Drop to 14 for a 28-point build)
INT: 10
WIS: 16 (Drop CON to 15 and boost WIS to 18 for a 36-point build, take Greater Adaptability CON to even it)
CHA: 8 (Boost to 10 for a 34-point build)

All ability raises to WIS

Skills - Level 1, max Concentration, put one full rank (two points) into Tumble and the last into Balance. At subsequent levels, put one point in Concentration and one in Balance.

Feats:

Level 1: Toughness
Level 1 (Half-Elf Racial): Half-Elf Dilettante: Fighter
Level 3: Extend Spell
Level 6: Empower Healing
Level 9: Power Attack
Level 12: Quicken
Level 15: Maximize Spell
Level 18: Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons

Enhancements (At Level 13):

Cleric Radiant Servant I-II
Unyielding Sovereignty
Follower of the Sovereign Host
Human Adaptability Wisdom I
Human Improved Recovery I
Human Versatility I-II
Racial Toughness I-II
Improved Heal I-II (Radiant Servant pre-req)
Cleric Prayer of Life I-II
Cleric Prayer of Incredible Life I-II
Cleric Life Magic I-III
Cleric Improved Spell Penetration I
Cleric Wisdom I
Cleric Divine Vitality I (Radiant Servant pre-req)
Cleric Extra Turning I-II (for extra Auras and Bursts)
Cleric Improved Turning I (Radiant Servant pre-req)
Cleric Wand and Scroll Mastery I

Playstyle: The Fighter Dilettante feat is there to allow you access to martial melee weapons without losing spell pen due to a splash. As a bonus, you also get access to the Cleric Capstone. Use two-handed weapons like falchions or greataxes (greatswords only if you have some good ones, or no good falchions/greataxes.)

Levels 1-8, your strength is melee - when a group's looking for a tank, that's you. And you can heal too. Select spells that complement this. If you have a Carnifex in your shared bank, it will serve you well for a long time to come. Around level 8 or so, focus on healing a little more.

Once you get Quickened Bladebarriers, you can solo things with five pikers, and what BB won't kill, you can beat down. You only lose 1 DC on your spells from a max WIS human cleric, it's not a huge deal in the end. Try to get a Superior Potency VI greatsword, greataxe or falchion so you don't have to swap weapons as much until you go to Amrath.

In raids, you're a healer first - DPS only when you aren't needing to throw heals. Same goes for epics. In other late-game quests, cast first - melee when that doesn't work. With access to big two-handers like a LitII Greensteel Falchion, Epic SoS or an Epic Antique Greataxe, once you have to swing, it will hurt.

[Ragabashforum]

Since I already have one of every class but Favored Soul, I figure I might use this as my chance to try out FS, and go ahead and buy it, making a Half-Elf Favored Soul.

[azrael4h]

I'm planning on TRing my Cleric into a HE Bard Warchanter. No particular build plan yet. Thinking of two levels of Rogue, and trying to fit enough points to do traps as well, but we'll see. Ignoring CC/DC based spells, and going for healing and buffs only. Which means I'll probably go pure Bard until level 7 or 8, to get Haste as quickly as possible.

Haven't gotten around to downloading the character builder since getting the new computer, so no organized build sheet yet.

[Martdon]

Something like this, for double Intimidate ability tank. Paladin for the CHA, and Sorc feat for wand usage.

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Level 20 Lawful Good Half-Elf Male
(20 Paladin) 
Hit Points: 322
Spell Points: 235 
BAB: 20\20\25\30\30
Fortitude: 23
Reflex: 17
Will: 14

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             15                    16
Dexterity            14                    14
Constitution         14                    14
Intelligence         14                    14
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma             14                    20

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               4                    13
Bluff                 2                     5
Concentration         4                    28
Diplomacy             2                     5
Disable Device        n/a                   n/a
Haggle                2                     5
Heal                 -1                    -1
Hide                  2                     2
Intimidate            6                    28
Jump                  2                     3
Listen               -1                    -1
Move Silently         2                     2
Open Lock             n/a                   n/a
Perform               n/a                   n/a
Repair                2                     2
Search                2                     2
Spot                  1                    10
Swim                  2                     3
Tumble                3                     3
Use Magic Device      n/a                   n/a

Level 1 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+2)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Intimidate (+4)
Skill: Spot (+2)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Bastard Sword
Feat: (Half-Elf Dilettante) Half-Elf Dilettante: Sorcerer


Level 2 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)


Level 3 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 4 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)


Level 5 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)


Level 6 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Combat Expertise


Level 7 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)


Level 8 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)


Level 9 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 10 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)


Level 11 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)


Level 12 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell


Level 13 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)


Level 14 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)


Level 15 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Two Handed Fighting


Level 16 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)


Level 17 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)


Level 18 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Stunning Blow


Level 19 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)


Level 20 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Concentration (+3)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Enhancement: Paladin Armor Class Boost I
Enhancement: Paladin Weapons of Good
Enhancement: Undying Call
Enhancement: Follower of the Undying Court
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Strength I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery II
Enhancement: Paladin Courage of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Bulwark of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Bulwark of Good II
Enhancement: Paladin Bulwark of Good III
Enhancement: Paladin Focus of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Resistance of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Resistance of Good II
Enhancement: Paladin Resistance of Good III
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Righteousness 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 Lay on Hands II
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Lay on Hands III
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 Defender of Siberys I
Enhancement: Paladin Defender of Siberys II
Enhancement: Paladin Defender of Siberys III
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Paladin Charisma I
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness I
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness II
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Might I
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Might II
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Might III