12f/6b/2r - comments please

[achitophel]

This is my first post, comments, and any help nailing this would be appreciated! I am planning to TR my barb into this next weekend.

Based on the Blitz (http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=264744), this build is made to be post Marilith chain (thus no evasion) and with extra toughness for tanking if needed.

I'm going to name it a Blank - homage to Goblins comic and Minmax (http://www.goblinscomic.com/01282011/)

Why Ranger over Rogue ?
Free Two Weapon Fighting at Ranger 2 = 1 extra feat
2d8 hp vs 2d6 (1 extra Toughness with free feat for 26hp over Blitz)
2 BAB from ranger vs 1 BAB from rogue brings the BAB to 20
Head to head +3 damage FE vs 1d6 SA

I have tried to plan this out with sub lv10 carniflex grinding in mind, switching over to lit2 kopesh at 11. Suggestions to better optimize feats would be great. Stunning Blow has been left out, but could be taken.

(This is pulled straight from Blitz, and looks to me like one of the only ways to gear/stat)
Starting stats:
Str 20
Dex 15
Con 16

Equipment - DPS:
Armor: Epic Marilith Chain
Head: Epic Helm of Frost, Pirate hat seeker/intim (if no Marilith)
Cloak: Epic Envenomed with slotted toughness
Bracers: Claw
Gloves: Epic Charged Gauntlets (update 10.1)
Feet: Madstone/Epic Boots of Corrosion (If Pirate hat worn)
Goggles: GS/Tharnes
Neck: Shintao/Verik
Trinket: Litany/Gem (update 10.1)
Ring1 Shintao/Verik
Ring2 Encrusted Ring
Belt Knost's Belt

Tank ToD:
Head: Frost
Cloak : Envenomed
Bracers : Scorched
Gloves: Claw
Feet: Anchoring
Armor: Marilth/Cav/u10 with threat?
Goggles: GS lit2 HP
Neck: Shintao/Verik (Stalwart maybe with threat?)
Trinket: Gem
Ring1: Shintao/Verik/Cinder's (heal amp)
Ring2: Encrusted Ring
Belt: Knost's Belt

Weapons: Lit2 Kopesh, Crafted DR, Kopesh, eSoS one day maybe, then redo stats for intim/umd.

To slot: GFL, Toughness, Good luck, STR2, (Tank setup - Fort, Con2)

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Level 20 True Neutral Half-Orc Male
(12 Fighter \ 6 Barbarian \ 2 Ranger) 
Hit Points: 464
Spell Points: 0 
BAB: 20\20\25\30\30

Level 1 (Ranger)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+2)
Skill: Jump (+4)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Barbarian
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Bow Strength
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Orc Orc Blood
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Trip
Feat: (Automatic) Wild Empathy


Level 2 (Ranger)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Rapid Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Two Weapon Fighting


Level 3 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Past Life: Berserker's Fury
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Quick Draw
Feat: (Automatic) Heavy Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Medium Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Tower Shield Proficiency


Level 4 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Power Attack


Level 5 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)


Level 6 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Specialization: Slashing Weapons


Level 7 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)


Level 8 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 9 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Weapon Fighting


Level 10 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Khopesh


Level 11 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)


Level 12 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Cleave
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Weapon Fighting


Level 13 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)


Level 14 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Weapon Specialization: Slashing Weapons


Level 15 (Barbarian)
Skill: Intimidate (+3)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Feat: (Automatic) Dismiss Rage
Feat: (Automatic) Fast Movement
Feat: (Automatic) Rage


Level 16 (Barbarian)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Damage Reduction
Feat: (Automatic) Uncanny Dodge


Level 17 (Barbarian)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Trap Sense


Level 18 (Barbarian)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 19 (Barbarian)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Improved Uncanny Dodge


Level 20 (Barbarian)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)

[stille_nacht]

does eChain grant evasion now? o-O

[Hobgoblin]

does eChain grant evasion now? o-O

no but its medium armor, thus negating evasion from rogue levels

hob

[Blank_Zero]

*points to sig*

I can't read it from my phone, but when I can get to a computer, I'll add my feedback.

[Blank_Zero]

Looked it over a bit.

Feats look solid enough. What kind of starting stats are you looking at though? Also, what kind of gear? I know you said Mari Chain and Khopesh, what else is up there?

[garlor]

devs have already said barb past life will be brought back to WAI

[achitophel]

I'll update the OP with stats and gear - done.

devs have already said barb past life will be brought back to WAI

I played a 1st life Blitz and had a blast, I enjoyed it without PL Barb.

@Blank_Zero - i'm going to study your link!

[Blank_Zero]

Just a couple gear tips I use.

For ToD sets, I generally keep stats the same across sets. For example, all my belt/ring sets are slotted with +2 str, while necklace/ring sets are slotted with +20% heal amp.

Once you get gfl slotted on your frost helm, try working on getting the ravager set. It's better dps than encrusted.

Start working on a "hate suit" DT, of 10/15/destruction. It will help you keep aggro against people better geared than you.

You won't have much by way of mitigation (Dr/ac), so stock up on HP and heal amp for tanking. It will save you, your group, and your healers time, frustration, and resources.

Otherwise, have fun with it. You're gonna pull down huge numbers. I routinely hit 225+ on non-stunned crits. Just remember, of you're dead, your dps = 0.

[Kamo]

devs have already said barb past life will be brought back to WAI

I really dont think the Blitz has to have Barb PL to work effectively, I have seen many take advantage of the build without the PL and love it.

[Blank_Zero]

Also, I love the name, because I'm a terrible narcisist.