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[icepick320]

Im making a 16bard/2rouge/2fighter when my fvs TRs. Hes gonna buff up the party, then melee and throw heals when the party needs it. Hes gonna UMD heal scrolls and make it easier on the healers/casters while still giving the melees buffs and contribiting some dps allong with disabling some traps and picking some chests and doors. I also want to not take in a ton of damige so im gonna always have displacement and evasion. This is my first bard so id like feedback about what to change. I want to make this a get to 20 get 20 tokens then tr so i wont plan on getting any +3 or +4 tomes.

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Level 20 Chaotic Good Drow Male
(2 Fighter \ 2 Rogue \ 16 Bard) 
Hit Points: 280
Spell Points: 1015 
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 12
Reflex: 16
Will: 9

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats         Base Stats         Modified Stats
(30 Point)       (Level 1)          (Level 20)           (Level 20)
Strength             16                 21                   22
Dexterity            15                 17                   17
Constitution         14                 18                   18
Intelligence         10                 12                   12
Wisdom                8                  8                    8
Charisma             15                 17                   18

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Strength used at level 4
+1 Tome of Dexterity used at level 4
+1 Tome of Constitution used at level 4
+1 Tome of Intelligence used at level 4
+1 Tome of Charisma used at level 4
+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 Charisma used at level 7

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills        Base Skills        Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)          (Level 20)          (Level 20)
Balance               6                  7                    7
Bluff                 2                  4                    4
Concentration         4                 24                   30
Diplomacy             2                  4                    4
Disable Device        4                 14                   15
Haggle                6                  8                    8
Heal                 -1                 -1                   -1
Hide                  2                  3                    3
Intimidate            2                  4                    4
Jump                  7                 10                   10
Listen               -1                 -1                    1
Move Silently         2                  3                    3
Open Lock             6                 16                   17
Perform               n/a               22                   22
Repair                0                  1                    1
Search                0                 13                   16
Spot                  3                  5                    7
Swim                  3                  6                    6
Tumble                n/a                4                    4
Use Magic Device      6                 26                   30

{\b {\ul Notable Equipment }} \par Dragontouched Leather Armor \par Thamor's Ring \par  \par Level 1 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+4)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Disable Device (+4)
Skill: Haggle (+4)
Skill: Jump (+4)
Skill: Open Lock (+4)
Skill: Spot (+4)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4)
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Favored Soul
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Drow Spell Resistance
Feat: (Automatic) Elven Keen Senses
Feat: (Automatic) Enchantment Save Bonus
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Shuriken
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Immunity to Sleep
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Rapier
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Shortsword
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Shortbow
Feat: (Automatic) Shuriken Expertise
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Spell Save Bonus
Feat: (Automatic) Trapfinding
Enhancement: Rogue Skill Boost I
Enhancement: Improved Disable Device I
Enhancement: Improved Open Lock I
Enhancement: Improved Search I


Level 2 (Bard)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+2)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Dismiss Charm
Feat: (Automatic) Fascinate
Feat: (Automatic) Inspire Courage
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Longsword
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Spell (1): Expeditious Retreat
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery I
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic I
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music I


Level 3 (Bard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Trip
Spell (1): Focusing Chant
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage I
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song I
Enhancement: Bard Charisma I


Level 4 (Bard)
Ability Raise: CON
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Inspire Competence
Spell (1): Remove Fear
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Song I


Level 5 (Bard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (2): Blur
Spell (2): Rage
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song II
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic II


Level 6 (Bard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Mental Toughness
Spell (1): Detect Secret Doors
Enhancement: Improved Concentration I
Enhancement: Improved Concentration II
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music II


Level 7 (Bard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Suggestion
Enhancement: Bard Spellsinger I


Level 8 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Spot (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Evasion
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song II
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Incredible Song I


Level 9 (Fighter)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons
Feat: (Automatic) Heavy Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Medium Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Tower Shield Proficiency
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I


Level 10 (Bard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Improved Inspire Courage
Spell (2): Invisibility
Spell (3): Haste
Spell (3): Good Hope
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage II
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Song II


Level 11 (Bard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (3): Displacement
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic III


Level 12 (Bard)
Ability Raise: CON
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell
Feat: (Automatic) Inspire Greatness
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack II


Level 13 (Bard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (3): Remove Curse
Spell (4): Cure Critical Wounds
Spell (4): Freedom of Movement
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Incredible Song II
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music III


Level 14 (Bard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (4): Dimension Door
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song III


Level 15 (Bard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Song of Freedom
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage III
Enhancement: Bard Spellsinger II


Level 16 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (4): Neutralize Poison
Spell (5): Greater Heroism
Spell (5): Mass Cure Light Wounds
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Song III


Level 17 (Bard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (5): Summon Monster V
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song IV


Level 18 (Fighter)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons
Feat: (Selected) Improved Mental Toughness


Level 19 (Bard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Inspire Heroics
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song III
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack III


Level 20 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2)
Spell (1): Charm Person
Spell (5): Mind Fog
Spell (6): Mass Cure Moderate Wounds
Spell (6): Heroes Feast
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I

[Kinerd]

Without any feats like Empower/EH/Maximize, I think you will be very disappointed in your ability to heal the party during combat. Even keeping yourself up with Heal scrolls might be pretty challenging. You're looking at an average of 74 HP on your best mass heal, 100 on your best single-target, and 110 on your Heal scrolls.

I think you will have a trouble getting certain traps with so few ranks in DD/Search. I've never tried doing traps with a -10 to skills, but I can't imagine it's terribly reliable.

You might be better off if you try to do less stuff.

[Krago]

On normal, you may be able to pull of the traps with +15 items, and full buffs. But unless you max out DD and Search I wouldnt bother with skill points there.

Might as well dump Improved Mental toughness and pick up Khopesh to increase DPS. I think its a better trade off.

[icepick320]

On normal, you may be able to pull of the traps with +15 items, and full buffs. But unless you max out DD and Search I wouldnt bother with skill points there.

Might as well dump Improved Mental toughness and pick up Khopesh to increase DPS. I think its a better trade off.

Imporved mental toughness is a prequiste for spellsinger 1, but i might trade it off for EH. Yes i know my dd knock skills are low but with +15 items + inspire compeitence and a lucky roll ill be able to get some non epic traps. Im going to use an e chainmail coif + the e abishai set but i thought i grabed EH im gonna have to swap somethibg out for that. And dont drows get proficancy with Khopeshs as a granted feat? Thanks for the imput im gonna have to remake this entire build for more healing and dps. I might decide not to do a little bit of traps and put more into UMD so i can get to 39.

[icepick320]

Imporved mental toughness is a prequiste for spellsinger 1, but i might trade it off for EH. Yes i know my dd knock skills are low but with +15 items + inspire compeitence and a lucky roll ill be able to get some non epic traps. Im going to use an e chainmail coif + the e abishai set but i thought i grabed EH im gonna have to swap somethibg out for that. And dont drows get proficancy with Khopeshs as a granted feat? Thanks for the imput im gonna have to remake this entire build for more healing and dps. I might decide not to do a little bit of traps and put more into UMD so i can get to 39.

Ahh i grabed IMT instead this is my second time with this build the first time i grabed EH instead of IMT.