What strategy for the Congo Bowl?

[Kourier]

I'm torn... Not sure if you fellows would share your secret sauce, but I'm deciding between a repeater rogue, an AA, or a kensai build. Also wondering what a good strategy or set of gear might be. I estimate that people's to-hit rating could not exceed ~25, so AC might be a viable strategy. A stat damaging weapon could also be useful, or I could go with plain dps.

/ramble.

Don't post late at night...

[Waukeen]

Easy.

Pew! Pew! Pew!

[heyytoi]

youl have to be ready for ANYTHING...

[Purgatory]

win, that is always a good strat.

[Waukeen]

win, that is always a good strat.

Bring in the Ringers. DR/blunt & lord soth FTW

[t0r012]

Hmm,

being a monk kinda guy,
something like this

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 3.7.1
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Level 6 Lawful Good Elf Male
(6 Monk) 
Hit Points: 102
Spell Points: 0 
BAB: 4\4
Fortitude: 6
Reflex: 11
Will: 8

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 6)
Strength              8                     8
Dexterity            20                    22
Constitution         12                    12
Intelligence          8                     8
Wisdom               16                    17
Charisma              8                     8

                 Feat/Enhancement
                  Modified Skills
Skills             (Level 6)
Balance                 15
Bluff                   -1
Concentration            3
Diplomacy               -1
Disable Device          n/a
Haggle                  -1
Heal                     3
Hide                     6
Intimidate              -1
Jump                    10
Listen                   5
Move Silently            6
Open Lock                n/a
Perform                 n/a
Repair                  -1
Search                   1
Spot                     5
Swim                    -1
Tumble                  17
Use Magic Device        n/a

Level 1 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Deflect Arrows
Feat: (Selected) Dodge


Level 2 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Zen Archery


Level 3 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Path) Path of Inevitable Dominion: Fists of Darkness
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot


Level 4 (Monk)
Ability Raise: DEX


Level 5 (Monk)


Level 6 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Rapid Shot
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Toughness
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Attack I
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Damage I
Enhancement: Static Charge
Enhancement: Way of the Patient Tortoise I
Enhancement: Way of the Patient Tortoise II
Enhancement: Monk Ninja Spy I
Enhancement: Adept of Wind
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Improved Jump I
Enhancement: Improved Jump II
Enhancement: Improved Tumble I
Enhancement: Improved Tumble II
Enhancement: Monk Wisdom I

maximum to hit
with
defense
shadow fade + deflect arrows + greater nimble trinket 20% blur + monk AC should be pretty untouchable.

lets see what we have for AC.
10(base) +1 (dodge feat) + 5 (Jiz bracers) +1 (monk) + 1 (ritual) +6 (dex) +3 (wis) + 2 (deflection) +1 (dodge greater nimble trinket) +1 (+3 dex item) +2 (+3 wis item) +2 ( adept wind stance)

so 35 AC with 20% blur from trinket and shadow fade. Geez then even throw in ship buffs for another 2 ac (1 wis , 1 dex) plus more from AC buffs so very much pushing 40+ AC.

geez forgot natural with grim's bracelet for +2 more, oh and heck lets throw in + 2 profane from chrono 5 piece set.

wow it is just getting silly. think you can hit a 45+ AC with a level 6 toon with 20% blur item and then add to that the quirky deflect arrows?

[heyytoi]

Hmm,

being a monk kinda guy,
something like this

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 3.7.1
DDO Character Planner Home Page

Level 6 Lawful Good Elf Male
(6 Monk) 
Hit Points: 102
Spell Points: 0 
BAB: 4\4
Fortitude: 6
Reflex: 11
Will: 8

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 6)
Strength              8                     8
Dexterity            20                    22
Constitution         12                    12
Intelligence          8                     8
Wisdom               16                    17
Charisma              8                     8

                 Feat/Enhancement
                  Modified Skills
Skills             (Level 6)
Balance                 15
Bluff                   -1
Concentration            3
Diplomacy               -1
Disable Device          n/a
Haggle                  -1
Heal                     3
Hide                     6
Intimidate              -1
Jump                    10
Listen                   5
Move Silently            6
Open Lock                n/a
Perform                 n/a
Repair                  -1
Search                   1
Spot                     5
Swim                    -1
Tumble                  17
Use Magic Device        n/a

Level 1 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Deflect Arrows
Feat: (Selected) Dodge


Level 2 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Zen Archery


Level 3 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Path) Path of Inevitable Dominion: Fists of Darkness
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot


Level 4 (Monk)
Ability Raise: DEX


Level 5 (Monk)


Level 6 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Rapid Shot
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Toughness
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Attack I
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Damage I
Enhancement: Static Charge
Enhancement: Way of the Patient Tortoise I
Enhancement: Way of the Patient Tortoise II
Enhancement: Monk Ninja Spy I
Enhancement: Adept of Wind
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Improved Jump I
Enhancement: Improved Jump II
Enhancement: Improved Tumble I
Enhancement: Improved Tumble II
Enhancement: Monk Wisdom I

maximum to hit
with
defense
shadow fade + deflect arrows + greater nimble trinket 20% blur + monk AC should be pretty untouchable.

lets see what we have for AC.
10(base) +1 (dodge feat) + 5 (Jiz bracers) +1 (monk) + 1 (ritual) +6 (dex) +3 (wis) + 2 (deflection) +1 (dodge greater nimble trinket) +1 (+3 dex item) +2 (+3 wis item) +2 ( adept wind stance)

so 35 AC with 20% blur from trinket and shadow fade. Geez then even throw in ship buffs for another 2 ac (1 wis , 1 dex) plus more from AC buffs so very much pushing 40+ AC.

geez forgot natural with grim's bracelet for +2 more, oh and heck lets throw in + 2 profane from chrono 5 piece set.

wow it is just getting silly. think you can hit a 45+ AC with a level 6 toon with 20% blur item and then add to that the quirky deflect arrows?

no ship buffs!

[t0r012]

no ship buffs!

ahh yes , missed that part.

so 35 with no ship buffs +2 chrono set +2 natural grim's = 39
then lets toss in the other +1 monk centered I forgot for an even 40.

lets get happy and break 40 and go halfer (giving up +1 hit and damage)

[Purgatory]

ahh yes , missed that part.

so 35 with no ship buffs +2 chrono set +2 natural grim's = 39
then lets toss in the other +1 monk centered I forgot for an even 40.

lets get happy and break 40 and go halfer (giving up +1 hit and damage)

abishi set is only +1 and that with 3 peices also

wont be able to gen ki with a bow, so ony use shadowfade once? maybe twice

[J1NG]

abishi set is only +1 and that with 3 peices also

wont be able to gen ki with a bow, so ony use shadowfade once? maybe twice

Actually, as a Ninja Spy, you can sneak to start to restore Ki.

J1NG

[Purgatory]

Actually, as a Ninja Spy, you can sneak to start to restore Ki.

J1NG

yes very slowly tho, dont get me wrong its not a bad build.

[Astars]

Only got a +1 keen rapier of puncturing with icy burst-get the same as longbow for the win

[t0r012]

abishi set is only +1 and that with 3 peices also

wont be able to gen ki with a bow, so ony use shadowfade once? maybe twice

5 piece set, or 2.
also going to take care of almost all elemental damage as well. it will leave force and sonic the only elements that will add damage. force, truechaos, anarchic, sonic and the appropriate bane.

also though about the shadow fade myself but with deflect arrows, 40-41 AC and 20% blur probably not needed too much anyway.

defense might actually work. I think even giving up a lot of offense this would be a great way to go.

now someone just need to try it and let me know.

[Renegade66]

Four pure Rangers. You all hit your many shot when you zone in and go wipe-out the other party in 20 seconds. It's a sure thing. Now, sign up so we can get this going.

[Purgatory]

many shot for the win

[sigtrent]

Those who are already on teams probably aren't looking to give the competition any pointers. But... start up a team and you should have lots to talk about and try out.

I will so that in general, AC is viable as a defense, its actual at a nice sweet spot where your choices will be meaningful and you must think about the trade off between defense/accuracy/damage.

Also this event is about teamwork and strategy. Each individual build matters, but the teamwork is essential.

Make a team and try out your ideas!

[Arayos]

Shoot things, and don't die.

Aside from that, strategy boils down to what build you want to play, and what your team has.

[Yajerman01]

I dont know about the rest of you, but I paid the Halfling James Woods to represent my secret weapon!



I guesss its not a secret anymore. Get ready to get pwned by the master vampire slayer himself!

JAMES FTW!

[Purgatory]

new rules this year so new strats