shield + evasion stalwart 3/2 rogue

[chodelord]

I know this isn't the optimal tank or really anything build, but I wanted to see what the best outcome I could get under these conditions:

1. always uses a shield
2. has evasion

This is try 2 for an evasion shield build, try 1 was a paladin dos that is a big pile of fail but a great doorstop

Like all ac builds it is highly gear dependent. Here is the list of have + wish

1. t3 cutthroat blade
2. vampiric fury shortsword
3. turbulent epee
4. min 2 rapier
5. t3 swashbuckler (4 insight ac allows for flexibility in weapon slot, also best AC shield with +7 enhancement epic gem)
6. t3 duelist leather (with +7 enhancement epic gem highest ac light armor in the game at 13 total armor value)
7. t3 brawling gloves (7 str, 6 sneak attack, unbalancing strike - works w/ weapons i think)
8. t3 nimble trinket (only source of dodge 1, perm blur)
9. t3 buccaneer ring (7 dex, good luck, 5 protection)
10. pirate hat w/ 5 nat armor 15 intim
11. conc opp goggles (hp proc is good for everyone, +5 cha skills helps umd and intim)
12. chattering ring
13. crafted +2 dodge bracers or thraak bracers
14. stalwart defender tod set (neck, belt)
15. some belt w/ 6 con and 30 gfl
16. greensteel hp cloak w/ air guard

I haven't mathed it out exactly but that should add up to 70-75 standing AC in stance which is good enough for nearly everything

Also the halfling bonuses and enhancements increase the evasion to reasonable levels, also umd should be high enough to pop heal scrolls at reasonable levels or self heal with cure serious wands + pots

If anyone can think of a way to build this better please let me know.

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Level 20 Lawful Good Halfling Male
(18 Fighter \ 2 Rogue) 
Hit Points: 344
Spell Points: 0 
BAB: 19\19\24\29\29
Fortitude: 15
Reflex: 18
Will: 6

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(36 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             15                    21
Dexterity            18                    23
Constitution         16                    16
Intelligence         11                    12
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma              8                     8

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Intelligence used at level 3

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               8                    10
Bluff                -1                     1
Concentration         3                     3
Diplomacy            -1                    -1
Disable Device        n/a                   n/a
Haggle                3                     3
Heal                 -1                    -1
Hide                  4                    10
Intimidate            3                    32
Jump                  6                    11
Listen               -1                     1
Move Silently         4                     8
Open Lock             8                    16
Perform              n/a                   n/a
Repair                0                     1
Search                0                     1
Spot                  3                     3
Swim                  2                     5
Tumble                8                    10
Use Magic Device      3                    22

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Fighter
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Paladin
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 2 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Shield Bash


Level 3 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Cleave
Feat: (Selected) Shield Mastery


Level 4 (Fighter)


Level 5 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Focus: Piercing Weapons


Level 6 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 7 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Great Cleave
Enhancement: Fighter Armor Class Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Damage Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Skill Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Stalwart Defender I
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Trip) I
Enhancement: Halfling Dexterity I
Enhancement: Halfling Cunning I
Enhancement: Halfling Guile I
Enhancement: Halfling Luck (Reflex) I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I
Enhancement: Improved Intimidate I
Enhancement: Improved Intimidate II
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I


Level 8 (Rogue)


Level 9 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Piercing Weapons


Level 10 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Weapon Focus: Piercing Weapons


Level 11 (Fighter)


Level 12 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Shield Mastery
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Specialization: Piercing Weapons


Level 13 (Fighter)


Level 14 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Weapon Specialization: Piercing Weapons
Enhancement: Fighter Armor Class Boost II
Enhancement: Fighter Extra Action Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost II
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost III
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost IV
Enhancement: Fighter Stalwart Defender II
Enhancement: Fighter Rapier Specialization I
Enhancement: Fighter Shortsword Specialization I
Enhancement: Halfling Dexterity II
Enhancement: Fighter Item Defense I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness II


Level 15 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Quick Draw


Level 16 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Stunning Blow


Level 17 (Fighter)


Level 18 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Sunder
Feat: (Selected) Past Life: Student of the Sword


Level 19 (Fighter)


Level 20 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Dodge
Enhancement: Fighter Armor Class Boost III
Enhancement: Fighter Stalwart Defender III
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Stunning Blow) I
Enhancement: Fighter Rapier Specialization II
Enhancement: Fighter Shortsword Specialization II
Enhancement: Halfling Cunning II
Enhancement: Halfling Guile II
Enhancement: Halfling Luck (Reflex) II
Enhancement: Fighter Item Defense II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength II
Enhancement: Fighter Strength III
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness III

[CanuckWisdom]

I dont think unbalancing strike works for anything bu unarmed/handwraps. I havnt noticed it proccing anyways, and I think the description suggests unarmed only.

[chodelord]

I havent tried unbalancing with weapons but according to other reports it does. But it doesn't matter, the brawling gloves package of 7 str, 6 sneak damage, and the epic slot makes them the best in slot anyway. Gloves of claw are both really difficult to get and the claw set would require giving up 2 dodge in the bracer slot.