requesting a build, any help would be great

[Daman323]

Hey everyone, if it isn't any trouble i would like to request a build

This build, must be dominantly rogue, as it is strictly for the past life
soloable, so not completely relying on SA to get damage in
quick 20 as again this is for a past life.

I have all classes except arti, and all races except the half bloods

oh and I have 1 past life ranger if you wanna add that in

any help would be appreciated

p.s. - don't say pure rogue, can't do it... too boring (like literally, could not stand with only sa dmg)

[Jsbeer]

Well given that lower levels are much quicker than later ones (veteran status being nice too), something like rogue 12 for the rogue PrEs and then 8 barb/fighter/ranger/artificer would work out well depending if you prefer to fight in melee or range. Possibly with PL:ranger the ranger or artificer might be the best choice. You will need a hireling or healing consumables at lower levels if you want to solo but for groups rogues are usually in demand. Also, you might as well go human for the extra feat & skills, adaptability, versatility and healing amp although none of the other choices are that bad.

[Lence]

I might recommend you try out one of the Rogue/monk combos. Particularly the thief-acrobat ones.

If you browse down through the forums you might notice any custom class builds with the word stick in them. Quite a few are 17 Rogue/3 monk or 18/2 etc.

Its a decent quarterstaff build taking advantage of both Monk and the thief-acrobat increased attack speed with Qstaffs.

Also, if interested, there are several variants that include up to 6 lvls of paladin for saves/healing amp/etc that are nice too.

Something like 12 Rogue/6 Pali/ 2 Monk.

Its a pretty good option if you do not want to take pure Rogue.

On a side note, I had dabbled with the thoughts of a Ninjaspy/rogue build recently...dual wielding shortswords.

[gloopygloop]

Taking a third class means that you could go 8/6/6 and still get a Rogue past life. If Rogue started with a different letter, you could even go 7/7/6.

8 Rogue/6 Fighter/6 Monk might work nicely for you. Sneak attack, lots of feats, Monk's fast attack speed and Kensai I for fists.

Start with 1 Rogue, then Monk/Fighter as you desire until level 10-ish and then Rogue after that with the 6th Monk and 6th Fighter level thrown in for the free feat whenever you hit the BAB that's needed for a feat that you want.

You end up with 7 bonus feats, some nice Sneak Attack dice, all the trap skills that you'll need and good effectiveness against undead/constructs/elementals with appropriate sets of handwraps.

[Daman323]

wow, liking the 8/6/6 with fists, and ninja spy would add some more sneak


thanks for the help both of you

[Viciouspika]

Having played rogues for most of my time on DDO, I have several suggestions. Since you dont want to go pure rogue, i would not take the Assasin prestige because the third tier is the best. I would recommend the acrobat prestige. As lence stated, acrobat-monks are a good combo. I would take 13 rogue/ 7 monk(light monk). The 13th lvl of rogue gives you two rogue specialty feats: Improved evasion and oppurtunist (are the most popular). The 7 lvls of monk allow for the second tier of stance(adept of air,earth,fire,water), and wholeness of body which allows self healing after a fight.

Another combo that i like is rogue12/bard 8. Using the assasinII prestige, and virtuosoI, you fascinate mobs, bluff mobs, then assasinate mobs. You also get self buffs, self healing. Spells would include blur, displacement, haste, and rage. The character can be a bit squishy at times, but if played right with a non-zerg group. Most mobs will be dead before they can hit you.

A tactical acrobat with a lvl split rogue13/fighter6/monk1 would work also, but lacks self-healing until it gets a decent UMD. With this build you get 14 feats to play with including stunning blow, improved sunder, and improved trip. For most acrobats, I would choose the cleave line of feats over the thf, because rogues dont want agro from mobs. For more on this and other acrobat builds, check F'N Big stick Build in forums.

Good Luck and Have fun.

[Lauf]

an idea I'm currently running is a 10 rogue / 4monk / 6 fighter.
10 rogue would give u improved evasion, and all the SA damage enhancements.
6 fighter for kensai
4 monk for increased unarmed damage, I chose to go with light monk so there's also some self healing ability to the build.

I'm including the build for reference, maybe it'll give you some ideas:

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 03.11.02
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Level 20 Lawful Good Human Male
(6 Fighter \ 4 Monk \ 10 Rogue) 
Hit Points: 417
Spell Points: 0 
BAB: 16\16\21\26\26
Fortitude: 16
Reflex: 17
Will: 8

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             16                    22
Dexterity            16                    18
Constitution         16                    18
Intelligence         10                    10
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma              8                     8

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Dexterity used at level 3

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               7                    19
Bluff                 3                    25
Concentration         3                     6
Diplomacy            -1                     0
Disable Device        4                    23
Haggle                3                     3
Heal                 -1                    -1
Hide                  3                     8
Intimidate           -1                     0
Jump                  5                    19
Listen               -1                    -1
Move Silently         3                     8
Open Lock             7                     8
Perform              n/a                   n/a
Repair                0                     0
Search                4                    23
Spot                  3                    12
Swim                  3                     6
Tumble                5                     6
Use Magic Device      3                    22

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


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


Level 3 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 4 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Path) Path of Harmonious Balance: Fists of Light


Level 5 (Monk)


Level 6 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Bludgeoning Weapons


Level 7 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Power Attack


Level 8 (Fighter)


Level 9 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Specialization: Bludgeoning Weapons


Level 10 (Fighter)


Level 11 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Critical: Bludgeoning Weapons


Level 12 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Stunning Fist


Level 13 (Rogue)


Level 14 (Rogue)


Level 15 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Weapon Fighting


Level 16 (Rogue)


Level 17 (Rogue)


Level 18 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Stunning Blow


Level 19 (Rogue)


Level 20 (Rogue)
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Improved Evasion
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost II
Enhancement: Rogue Damage Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Damage Boost II
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost II
Enhancement: Kensei Unarmed Mastery I
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy I
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy II
Enhancement: Fighter Kensei I
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Stunning Blow) I
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Constitution I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery II
Enhancement: Human Versatility I
Enhancement: Fighter Item Defense I
Enhancement: Rogue Subtle Backstabbing I
Enhancement: Rogue Subtle Backstabbing II
Enhancement: Rogue Subtle Backstabbing III
Enhancement: Way of the Patient Tortoise I
Enhancement: Monk Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Void Strike I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness III
Enhancement: Rogue Assassin I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy II
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training II
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training III
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training IV
Enhancement: Improved Hide I
Enhancement: Improved Hide II
Enhancement: Improved Move Silently I
Enhancement: Improved Move Silently II
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength II
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness II
Enhancement: Rogue Improved Trap Sense I
Enhancement: Rogue Wand and Scroll Mastery I
Enhancement: Rogue Wand and Scroll Mastery II

having played it a little (@ level 10 at the moment) the one thing I would change in this build concept is moving the skill points from spot into concentration. in order to make the most of it I suggest putting off the 4th monk level until after the fighter levels are taken.

other than that, this is a very fun and sturdy build to play. at level 10 I'm walking around with more hit-points than most barbarians.