Whirling Steel Striker-Light version

[EpiKagEMO]

Ok, i've had this plan for a long while, and wanted to post it, but never felt like it until now.

the goal of the build is to use the names of the whirling steel striker (feat) and use the shield of whirling steel from tempest. Self healing, 2d6/+8 damage strikes 100% of the time on the off hand. rogue would probably do better, since i would get UMD, and 7th monk level, but i really didnt want to post another tempest phoenix for elves 28 pt build, so all you premiums would need is the monk class. easily accessible gear from the stormreach chain. +1 tomes are about 10k in my server, so its pretty cheap.

Drow, Dark version http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=334444

So what can i say to explain this build...
2d6/+8 damage strikes
100% off hand strikes
+crazy to str buffs-2 ram, 2 fire.
+crazy bonus to longswords
bypasses all DR within slashing/piercing/bludgeoning. swords/arrows/fists
decent healing amp for self suff. about +70 heals with moderate.
doesnt have super-man hp.
semi-godly saves
super fun to play-IMO
f***** speed runner, monk tiers, ranger sprints, haste
can kite with manyshoot and arrows(fire dire situations).
Edit: Damage with reg +5 Long Swords SELF BUFFED->approx 22-mid 30s. + damage with 2d6/+8 or weapon 1d6/1d4/2d6
soo.. find retribution, use monk strikes, and do as much as green steel at low levels

Enjoy and good luck!
comments and criticism appreciated

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Whirling Steel Striker Light
Level 20 Lawful Good Elf Male
(2 Paladin \ 6 Monk \ 12 Ranger) 
Hit Points: 286
Spell Points: 236 
BAB: 18\18\23\28\28
Fortitude: 19
Reflex: 17
Will: 13

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(28 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             14                    20
Dexterity            14                    16
Constitution         14                    14
Intelligence          8                     8
Wisdom               14                    16
Charisma             10                    10

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Strength used at level 20
+1 Tome of Wisdom used at level 20

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               2                     8
Bluff                 0                     0
Concentration         6                    26
Diplomacy             0                     0
Disable Device       n/a                   n/a
Haggle                0                     0
Heal                  2                     3
Hide                  2                     3
Intimidate            0                     0
Jump                  6                    14
Listen                2                     5
Move Silently         6                     7
Open Lock             n/a                   n/a
Perform               n/a                   n/a
Repair               -1                    -1
Search               -1                     1
Spot                  2                     5
Swim                  2                     5
Tumble                4                    21
Use Magic Device      2                    11

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


Level 2 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Dodge


Level 3 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons


Level 4 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Whirling Steel Strike


Level 5 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Path) Path of Harmonious Balance: Fists of Light


Level 6 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Mobility


Level 7 (Ranger)


Level 8 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider


Level 9 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Spring Attack


Level 10 (Ranger)


Level 11 (Ranger)


Level 12 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Oversized Two Weapon Fighting


Level 13 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Chaotic Outsider


Level 14 (Ranger)


Level 15 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 16 (Monk)


Level 17 (Monk)


Level 18 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Power Attack
Feat: (Selected) Zen Archery


Level 19 (Paladin)


Level 20 (Paladin)
Enhancement: Paladin Saves Boost I
Enhancement: Ranger Sprint Boost I
Enhancement: Aerenal Elf Melee Attack I
Enhancement: Aerenal Elf Melee Attack II
Enhancement: Aerenal Elf Melee Damage I
Enhancement: Aerenal Elf Melee Damage II
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Attack I
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Attack II
Enhancement: Follower of the Sovereign Host
Enhancement: Lifting the Veil
Enhancement: Way of the Patient Tortoise I
Enhancement: Way of the Patient Tortoise II
Enhancement: Monk Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Difficulty at the Beginning
Enhancement: Adept of Wind
Enhancement: Adept of Rock
Enhancement: Adept of Flame
Enhancement: Adept of Rain
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Smite Evil I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
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 Tempest I
Enhancement: Ranger Tempest II
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: Monk Wisdom I
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness I

Notes:
-there are alot of possibilities for the last splash, but i wanted paladin for +1 for longswords.
-fists can be better than swords even with the enhancements, but when it comes to green steel...
-im also not sure if the fists work for tempest II though i heard it does.
-I dont have this exact build right now, but i can see the potential with same 12/rngr 6 monk 2 fighter toon.
-i really need to fix the level order.
-shintao didnt help my original version much
Edit: Minimum gear needed
Notable Gear: +6 con item, Heavy Fort, +5/6 str,wis,cha item from lordsmarch, two decent longswords, one decent bow, one wrap, dragontouched and possibly garments of equilibrium
Edit2: This Feels a bit racial if i may...
-do you get the pun tho? :/

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[Feralthyrtiaq]

Played a 12FTR/8MNK KensaiII WSS build that was awesomely fun.

Trd to 2Ftr/6Pal/10Mnk atm with FVS Helf Dille

Really tough to kill, is a lil too survivable. But a solid build with an ok leveling AC, Incredible saves, and healing capabilities.

I would play this build and am considering ranger for main part of his 3rd life mix.

for you my friend, it looks good but...

I would choose 2 lvls of Ftr over Pal. You can get Zen Archery and PA earlier. I would definitely want Zen Archery earlier to take advantage of pewpewpew whilst leveling.

[EpiKagEMO]

Played a 12FTR/8MNK KensaiII WSS build that was awesomely fun.

Trd to 2Ftr/6Pal/10Mnk atm with FVS Helf Dille

Really tough to kill, is a lil too survivable. But a solid build with an ok leveling AC, Incredible saves, and healing capabilities.

I would play this build and am considering ranger for main part of his 3rd life mix.

for you my friend, it looks good but...

I would choose 2 lvls of Ftr over Pal. You can get Zen Archery and PA earlier. I would definitely want Zen Archery earlier to take advantage of pewpewpew whilst leveling.

thanks for the reply! taking 2 fighter levels earlier will get you zen archery, but carrying ki over with a bow at low levels (concentration levels) shouldnt matter much unless you have 3 levels of monk that early. you can still shoot with a bow, but you'll have to go uncentered, and put your stance back on when switching to ki weapons.

When i think about it, Fighter would have been better, since it has +1 to str and toughness and feats. but it does loose a nice small LOH<--(LOL compared to the moderates) bonus to saves, and two smites with 100% off hand. fighter also looses a +1 to hit w/o sovereign. i really wanted paladin for a bit more flavor. i would get power attack early however, but i didnt want to forget about tempest's lousy feat layouts.

however you build, is up to you, and i wish you luck on your 3rd life!

[jakeelala]

i had this build in several variants:

12 monk / 6 ranger / 2 ftr

12 ranger / 6 pally / 2 ftr

12 ranger / 6 pally / 2 rgr

12 ranger / 6 monk / 2 ftr

it is powerful, but requires great gear to shine. To hit is a big problem in epics, without OTWF and GH i was whiffing constantly, even sometimes with PA off.

When hitting consistently, damage can be quite high. I like using earth stance 3 with the monk 12 build for BIG crits. Ranger 12 is a nice variant.

its a fun build and survivable.