MAX DPS ROGUE build(assassin 3 str build/guide)

[RS-Makk]

Sockpuppet is undergoing some changes to update him for the new content. Main change is a TR with starting dex of 18 (still STR-based) to qualify for max sneak attacks. Went with Shadowdancer. At lvl 23 right now with about 600 hps (normal buffed condition) and 40+ STR. Survivability is great. The added skill points make no-fail UMD heal scrolls a breeze without gear swaps (no need for cha-skill item or titan gloves). Silver flame pots provide a good back-up in a pinch. DPS output is thrilling so far and the little goodies from epic destinies are tasty treats. Sockpuppet was never that great of an assassinator (starting int of 9), but gets in the 40s DCs now with epic goodness--so some extra fun there.

Would you mind doing a little update to your Sockpuppet build thread showing what you are doing regarding stats, gear, ed's, etc? I'd be very appreciated.

[RS-Makk]

My helf lvl25 rogue is running around with over 800.
And 51 Asassinate DC is working wonders in epic elite. What DC assassinate does your build get up to?

Yikes. Mind sharing how you are getting these?

[karl_k0ch]

Yikes. Mind sharing how you are getting these?

10 base
20 rogue
2 emg
6 shadowdancer
---
38 without any int, i.e. you need an +13 int mod to get 51 DC, ie 36 int.

achievable via, for example:
6 shadowdancer
7 item
1 arty dilly
1 racial
3 tome
2 capstone
2 ship
14 base int
---
36 int with not level-ups spent in int.

[arroyo]

51 DC above.

1 : +2 insightful from Spyglass gets another +1 DC
1 : +1 exceptional and +3 insightful instead
2 : 18 INT Helf (with the INT enhancements as listed by karl_k0ch) or 20 INT Drow
3 : +6 level ups
1 : +8 item and +4 tome
1 : Yugo pots viable now with +25% Stacking Fort + Unyielding Sentinel's +40% twist
1 : House D pots
1 : Store pots

62 DC maximum (?), or we missed anything?

[edit]

Doh, I calculated 20 INT Drow along with Helf INT enhancements. Fixed

[Qezuzu]

A real rogue is my build and no others.

[Qezuzu]

Yikes. Mind sharing how you are getting these?

HP:
20 Heroic Durability
120 20rog
50 epic levels
50 epic toughness
45 GS
30 GFL
20 Toughness item
27 Toughness feat
30 racial toughness
=392

17 base CON
4 tome
7 Evenomed cloak
2 insight
1 human AP
1 exceptional
=32(+11)=11*25=275

Which is 667. 717 in unyielding sentinel stance, which is the ED I'm leveling now. I know I have 777 without ship buff, so I'm probably just unable to think where that last 60 is coming from.

As for Assassinate, I started with 14 int and put 4 level ups into it, so base 18 INT. +3 tome, 1 human, 1 artificer dilly, 9 Rhakir's ring, 2 capstone. The 51 number I put includes ship.

That's 36 INT, +13 to DC. 30 of the DC is free, of course. 2 comes from eMG, and the last six is from the Shadowdancer tierI thing I twisted.

[Blank_Zero]

How are you NOT running Master's Blitz? That baffles me.

[wax_on_wax_off]

10 base
20 rogue
2 emg
6 shadowdancer
---
38 without any int, i.e. you need an +13 int mod to get 51 DC, ie 36 int.

achievable via, for example:
6 shadowdancer
7 item
1 arty dilly
1 racial
3 tome
2 capstone
2 ship
14 base int
---
36 int with not level-ups spent in int.

I'm not sure that +6 int from Shadow Dancer is realistic with the amount of points available to spend unless I'm missing something.

[wax_on_wax_off]

This.

[Rogann]

How are you NOT running Master's Blitz? That baffles me.

Yes cause im gonna hit trip 50 times while waiting 10 mins...

[Quarterling]

A real rogue is my build and no others.

This.

I agree.

I think at this point (unless it has always been this way), Rogann knows that his/her build has always been bad, and is just loving the ridicule/attention.

I mean, if 99% of people say your build is bad or there are much better options, I highly doubt your build is as good as you think it is.

[xveganrox]

Legendary Dreadnought without Master's Blitz, Axes, or the Cleave tree?? You skipped all the good enhancements..

[Rogann]

Legendary Dreadnought without Master's Blitz, Axes, or the Cleave tree?? You skipped all the good enhancements..

Yes cause im gonna use trip for 10 mins trying to get masters blitz...My rogue using axes? Taking cleave on a rogue with already limited feats?

[Rogann]

I mean, if 99% of people say your build is bad or there are much better options, I highly doubt your build is as good as you think it is.

99% O_o The majority of people saying my builds bad are dex/int rogues with no gear.... Herp derp you haz no int i are haz assassinate and do traps.

I played a rogue from start to finish and got him max geared. One that is known to be one of the best on the server. I personally dont think highly of myself. I just love to play rogue and want to let people know rogues are dps first traps second.

[wax_on_wax_off]

99% O_o The majority of people saying my builds bad are dex/int rogues with no gear.... Herp derp you haz no int i are haz assassinate and do traps.

I played a rogue from start to finish and got him max geared. One that is known to be one of the best on the server. I personally dont think highly of myself. I just love to play rogue and want to let people know rogues are dps first traps second.

I love the whole "One that is known to be one of the best on the server" followed by "I personally dont think highly of myself".

/fail

I don't play int/dex rogue, my rogue caps out at 52 strength with temporary buffs etc but I still build my rogue to do more than just be a one trick pony, if I take LD I'll actually be able to hit that Master's Blitz, I'm looking forward to giving it a go.

Your build isn't close to max DPS, it can't do half the things that better built characters can ... what exactly is the point of it again? About the only thing I see going for you now is that you have good gear, albeit outdated. /clap.

[karl_k0ch]

I'm not sure that +6 int from Shadow Dancer is realistic with the amount of points available to spend unless I'm missing something.

No, it's not entirely realistic. It can easily substituted by
Higher Initial Int (16 isn't that hard to get): ~2 (up to 6)
Level-Ups in Int: ~1-6
Insightful Int: ~2-3
Exceptional Int: +1
Higher Enhancement Bonus: +1
Higher tome than +2: 1-2

I just wanted to give one possible break down.

[arroyo]

Yes cause im gonna hit trip 50 times while waiting 10 mins...

Cleave, Momentum Swing and Lay Waste also charge Master's Blitz up. I don't know if it's WAI, but using them provides charges even against the air atm.

I could charge while waiting the party rebuff before the LOB fight, for example, just by using those three above.

[Rogann]

I love the whole "One that is known to be one of the best on the server" followed by "I personally dont think highly of myself".

/fail

Your build isn't close to max DPS, it can't do half the things that better built characters can ... what exactly is the point of it again? About the only thing I see going for you now is that you have good gear, albeit outdated. /clap.

Im actually known to be one of the best rogues on the server...Its not hard due to 90% of rogues being gimp. I dont think im pro or anything. I play ddo for fun and dont care about whos better.

Actually my build is close to max DPS. I just need to be Human. Lets see here, how to be max dps. Shadowdancer 5 and take epic SA(by taking 2 dex lv ups)....YAY im max dps!!! seriously i didnt think making a different ED active and changing 1 feat would be that simple. Do you want me to lesser again and show 2 builds?!?! One for survivability and one for dps? You know what im gonna do that, i just gotta wait another week.

My gear isnt outdated. The new gear dosent favor a str/con rogue at all. My gear is still the best im afraid. Might be outdated when the new raid becomes available.

[Rogann]

Cleave, Momentum Swing and Lay Waste also charge Master's Blitz up. I don't know if it's WAI, but using them provides charges even against the air atm.

I could charge while waiting the party rebuff before the LOB fight, for example, just by using those three above.

Why would i take cleave on a feat starved rogue O_o

[xveganrox]

Yes cause im gonna use trip for 10 mins trying to get masters blitz...My rogue using axes? Taking cleave on a rogue with already limited feats?

You obviously haven't used Epic Destinies yet.

My Cleave means that I'll be getting sneak attack and a full, extra damage attack on everything, every 5 seconds. Cleave, Momentum Swing, and Lay Waste charge up Blitz plenty - there's no need to use trip. I'm on the "int/dex rogues with dumped str/con are gimp" team, but I think you're doing str/con wrong.