Drow Arti - Advice Needed Please

[ThunderCraft]

A lot of what I wrote in my Elf Arti (28-point) build thread also applies to this build. As I'm currently limited to 28-point builds, Drow seems my best option for an Arti that could survive Epics reasonably well. Drow benefit from boosts to DEX, INT and CHA (all of which are useful to Artificers) which make them almost equivalent to a 32-point build.

I'm ready to start a Drow Arti on another server (already unlocked) and I plan to use the Levelling 1thru7 inside a day guide (inside the DDO folder) to get something ready for a Stone of Experience. This is my build plan:

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Level 20 True Neutral Drow Female
(20 Artificer) 
Hit Points: 252
Spell Points: 1157 
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 9
Reflex: 11
Will: 11

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(28 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength              8                    10
Dexterity            17                    20
Constitution         14                    16
Intelligence         18                    27
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma             10                    12

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Intelligence used at level 3
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 7
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 7
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 7
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 12

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               4                    16
Bluff                 0                    13
Concentration         6                    27
Diplomacy             0                     2
Disable Device        8                    32
Haggle                2                    25
Heal                 -1                     0
Hide                  3                     6
Intimidate            0                     2
Jump                  0                     8
Listen               -1                     2
Move Silently         3                     6
Open Lock             7                    29
Perform               n/a                   n/a
Repair                4                     9
Search                8                    34
Spot                  3                    25
Swim                 -1                     1
Tumble                4                     7
Use Magic Device      4                    28

Level 1 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+4)
Skill: Disable Device (+4)
Skill: Haggle (+2)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+4)
Skill: Search (+4)
Skill: Spot (+4)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4)
Feat: (Selected) Augment Summoning
Spell (1): Conjure Bolts
Spell (1): Enchant Armor
Spell (1): Ablative Armor
Spell (1): Enchant Weapons
Spell (1): Repair Light Damage
Spell (1): Curative Admixture: Cure Light Wounds
Enhancement: Artificer Damage Boost I
Enhancement: Artificer Skill Boost I
Enhancement: Artificer Crossbow Damage I


Level 2 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (1): Resist Energy
Enhancement: Artificer Energy Resistance Boost I
Enhancement: Repair Manipulation I
Enhancement: Artificer Intelligence I


Level 3 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+2)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Spell (2): Elemental Weapons
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Storm Manipulation I


Level 4 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+3)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Point Blank Shot
Spell (2): Fire Trap
Enhancement: Artificer Damage Boost II
Enhancement: Artificer Crossbow Attack I


Level 5 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (2): Curative Admixture: Cure Moderate Wounds


Level 6 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Rapid Shot
Spell (3): Flame Turret
Enhancement: Artificer Battle Engineer I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II


Level 7 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (3): Curative Admixture: Cure Serious Wounds
Enhancement: Artificer Crossbow Damage II
Enhancement: Artificer Intelligence II


Level 8 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Precise Shot
Spell (3): Curative Admixture: Remove Disease
Enhancement: Improved Use Magic Device I
Enhancement: Improved Use Magic Device II
Enhancement: Artificer Wand and Scroll Mastery I


Level 9 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Precision
Spell (4): Armor of Speed
Enhancement: Artificer Wand and Scroll Mastery II
Enhancement: Artificer Wand and Scroll Mastery III


Level 10 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (4): Cold Iron Weapons
Enhancement: Artificer Crossbow Attack II


Level 11 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (4): Thundering Armor
Enhancement: Improved Use Magic Device III
Enhancement: Flame Manipulation I
Enhancement: Force Manipulation I
Enhancement: Force Manipulation II


Level 12 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons
Feat: (Selected) Spell Focus: Evocation
Spell (5): Planar Weapons
Enhancement: Artificer Wand and Scroll Mastery IV


Level 13 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Bluff (+1.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (5): Silver Weapons
Enhancement: Force Manipulation III
Enhancement: Force Manipulation IV
Enhancement: Force Manipulation V
Enhancement: Force Manipulation VI


Level 14 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Bluff (+1.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (5): Curative Admixture: Remove Curse
Enhancement: Artificer Improved Rune Arm Use I
Enhancement: Artificer Improved Rune Arm Use II
Enhancement: Force Manipulation VII


Level 15 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Precise Shot
Spell (6): Blade Barrier
Enhancement: Artificer Rune Arm Overcharge I
Enhancement: Kinetic Spellcasting I
Enhancement: Deadly Kinetics I


Level 16 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Bluff (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+3)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Maximize Spell
Spell (6): Tactical Detonation
Enhancement: Artificer Improved Rune Arm Use III
Enhancement: Kinetic Spellcasting II


Level 17 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Bluff (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (6): Deadly Weapons
Enhancement: Artificer Improved Rune Arm Use IV


Level 18 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Focus: Evocation
Spell (5): Radiant Forcefield
Enhancement: Artificer Rune Arm Overcharge II


Level 19 (Artificer)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (6): Deconstruct
Enhancement: Kinetic Spellcasting III
Enhancement: Kinetic Spellcasting IV
Enhancement: Deadly Kinetics II
Enhancement: Deadly Kinetics III


Level 20 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Quicken Spell
Spell (6): Mass Repair Critical Damage
Enhancement: Arcane Empowerment
Enhancement: Kinetic Spellcasting V
Enhancement: Kinetic Spellcasting VI

Note: The spell selections are mostly to obtain rare Arti spells (can not be purchased from vendors) and do not reflect what I consider most important.

This is similar to my Elf Arti (only better). The higher base INT (18 instead of 16) grants an extra spell at level 1 and at least one extra skill point per level (it gives 4 extra skill points at level 1). Also, a higher INT bonus grants more SP and benefits INT-based skills such as Disable Device and Search, both very important to most Arti players.

At level 20 this build will have at least 27 INT, with an INT bonus of +8. Also, before level 20 I plan to respec the Improved UMD and other enhancements in order to purchase Artificer Intelligence III, bringing the total to 28 and an INT bonus of +9. The higher INT makes it worth getting the Insightful Reflexes feat. (Compare that +9 with the +5 from 20 DEX.) This gives a Reflex Save of +15, which is significantly better than the +11 on my Elf Arti (28-point).

I considered a base 20 INT at level 1. But even with Drow, each point above 18 costs three ability points. This was recommended by at least one build thread I read, but this seems too wasteful to me.

Alternative Stat Plans I Considered:

There are a couple things that concern me with the stats on the build above. Having a STR of 8 is scary for me as I'm afraid of getting overburdened with carrying around heavy loot (such as weapons and suits of armor) or getting hit with the Enfeeblement spell that Shamans and other casters sometimes use. I've had my STR 10 Arti hit with Enfeeblement before and it stops her dead in her tracks, unable to do anything. I guess I'll just have to wear an Ogre Power +2 item until I can afford a +2 STR Tome. That may be a challenge for me as I already have good gear for a low to mid level STR 10 Arti.

STR: 10 +0
DEX: 17 +3
CON: 12 +1
INT: 18 +4
WIS: 8 -1
CHA: 12 +1

This is a more point-efficient build as it costs two ability points for every point of CON above 12. This allows for higher STR and CHA bonuses without having to invest in very expensive +2 Tomes. But as CON is incredibly important, it may be worth the inefficiency to get a 14 CON.

Most Arti builds I've seen still use both WIS and CHA as a dump stats, which confuses me. Granted, a lot of these builds are WF and those have a major penalty to CHA. But I've seen this on other builds, too. I don't understand this because CHA is very important to having a decent UMD score, which means a low CHA makes it difficult to use wands and scrolls without failing most of the time. Then again, a lot of these builds invest heavily in Improved UMD enhancements, which are not needed as much with a CHA of 10 or 12.

STR: 9 -1
DEX: 17 +3
CON: 13 +1
INT: 18 +4
WIS: 8 -1
CHA: 11 +0

This sacrifices a point of CON to gain points of CHA and STR. This almost seems worth it, especially if I could afford or find a +3 CON Tome. But I can't and so I won't. And it seems a bit weird/foolish to leave four different stats an uneven number as it's less likely to be beneficial. One could use a +1 Tome for STR and CHA, but still...

EDIT: I just realized how expensive Artificer Intelligence III is (six AP). The benefits of using enhancements to gain an INT of 28 are not that impressive (as compared with base/inherent INT). INT gained through enhancements do not grant more skill points. At level 20 it would provide 29 more SP and an additional +1 bonus to Disable Device, Search, and Reflex Saves.

Still, I'm tempted to use the above stat distribution (with a CON of 13) and spend one of my Ability Increases on CON instead of INT. That would give a CON of 14 and - with two cheap +1 Tomes - a STR of 10 and CHA of 12. And it would save a lot of AP for additional levels of Deadly Kinetics and other enhancements. All for a reduced INT of 26 instead of 27.

Feats:

As mentioned, Insightful Reflexes is definitely worthwhile on this build. Since my Elf Arti build did not have that, I sacrificed Empower to make room for it and rearranged the order in which several feats were purchased.

Tomes Used:

I'm going to use +2 Tomes for INT, DEX, and CON on this toon. I bought them on AH (sniping bids at the last minute, instead of buyout) and it very nearly wiped out my entire savings on all my toons on the server, but I consider it an investment.

Having at least a +2 Tome for DEX is essential as it's impossible to get IPS (Improved Precise Shot) without either that or sacrificing two Ability Increases (which should be saved for INT).

Having a +2 Tome for INT is very important, for the reasons mentioned above and I realize it should be applied at the earliest (level 7). In fact, this build also assumes a +1 INT Tome (which I have yet to obtain) at level 3, just to maximize SP and skill point gains.

Considering the low CON score of Drow builds, having at least a +2 CON Tome is also important for this build. I've read that 12 is often considered the bare minimum for base CON for any class. In fact, many players refuse to invite toons with 12 or less base CON into their parties because they just die too quickly on Elite and especially Epic.

Getting a +2 STR Tome is important to me to make up for a low base STR. But I can't afford that right now. I also plan to add a +2 CHA Tome some day, but I do not consider it essential. I'll get that at my leisure, when I earn some more cash.

Questions:

Given the above and my limited resources, would I be better off with my alternative stat distributions with either 12 or 13 CON? (All that money for yet another +2 Tome...) Or, should I just face the music and pinch my pennies for now? One of my biggest fears with my Elf Build was being a Trapmonkey on Epics without Evasion and with the low CON and low Reflexes. On the other hand, a base 14 CON merely gives an extra 20 HP by level 20 (253 HP vs. 232 with 12 CON). Is the 20 extra HP worth it? Is having a 28 INT worth 6 AP?

Also, as with my Elf Arti, I still have questions about skills. Would I find Move Silently, Bluff, and/or Diplomacy useful enough to sacrifice my Haggle skill? Is +5 about right for Jump and by what level should I reach that?

EDIT: Build plan has been updated. See below for details.

[ThunderCraft]

With the feedback provided in my Elf Arti (28-point) build thread and a lot of pondering, I updated both builds. This build is very similar (identical enhancements, feats, and nearly identical spells), only with better stats and more skill points.

I replaced the bit of Diplomacy from before with Bluff. With a total Bluff of 13 (maxed out) at 20, combined with a good +Bluff item, I hope it will be useful. I even had a bit left over to put some in Jump.

As with my Elf build, I replaced Empower with Precision (at level 9) and have to rely on Maximize and items (such as Lucid Dreams) to supercharge BB and TD. And, again, the Quicken Spell at lvl 20 is a placeholder as it must be a Bonus Feat. But in this case I'll swap it for Insightful Reflexes at the earliest opportunity. (I had hoped to get Insightful Reflexes earlier, but I don't see how... I don't want to replace any of the other feats.)

Oh, and here's the old build, in case anyone is interested:

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Level 20 True Neutral Drow Female
(20 Artificer) 
Hit Points: 252
Spell Points: 1157 
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 9
Reflex: 14
Will: 11

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(28 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength              8                     8
Dexterity            17                    20
Constitution         14                    16
Intelligence         18                    27
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma             10                    12

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Intelligence used at level 3
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 7
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 7
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 16

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               4                    16
Bluff                 0                     2
Concentration         6                    27
Diplomacy             0                    10
Disable Device        8                    32
Haggle                2                    25
Heal                 -1                     0
Hide                  3                     6
Intimidate            0                     2
Jump                  0                     8
Listen               -1                     2
Move Silently         3                     6
Open Lock             7                    29
Perform               n/a                   n/a
Repair                4                     9
Search                8                    34
Spot                  3                    25
Swim                 -1                     0
Tumble                4                     7
Use Magic Device      4                    28

Level 1 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+4)
Skill: Disable Device (+4)
Skill: Haggle (+2)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+4)
Skill: Search (+4)
Skill: Spot (+4)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4)
Feat: (Selected) Augment Summoning
Spell (1): Conjure Bolts
Spell (1): Enchant Armor
Spell (1): Ablative Armor
Spell (1): Enchant Weapons
Spell (1): Repair Light Damage
Spell (1): Curative Admixture: Cure Light Wounds
Enhancement: Artificer Damage Boost I
Enhancement: Artificer Skill Boost I
Enhancement: Artificer Crossbow Damage I


Level 2 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (1): Resistance
Enhancement: Artificer Energy Resistance Boost I
Enhancement: Repair Manipulation I
Enhancement: Artificer Intelligence I


Level 3 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+2)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Spell (2): Elemental Weapons
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Artificer Wand and Scroll Mastery I


Level 4 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+3)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Point Blank Shot
Spell (2): Fire Trap
Enhancement: Artificer Damage Boost II
Enhancement: Artificer Crossbow Attack I


Level 5 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (2): Curative Admixture: Cure Moderate Wounds


Level 6 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Rapid Shot
Spell (3): Flame Turret
Enhancement: Artificer Battle Engineer I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II


Level 7 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (3): Curative Admixture: Cure Serious Wounds
Enhancement: Artificer Crossbow Damage II
Enhancement: Artificer Intelligence II


Level 8 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Maximize Spell
Spell (3): Curative Admixture: Remove Disease
Enhancement: Improved Use Magic Device I
Enhancement: Improved Use Magic Device II
Enhancement: Artificer Wand and Scroll Mastery II


Level 9 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Insightful Reflexes
Spell (4): Armor of Speed
Enhancement: Force Manipulation I
Enhancement: Artificer Wand and Scroll Mastery III


Level 10 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (4): Cold Iron Weapons
Enhancement: Artificer Crossbow Attack II


Level 11 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (4): Thundering Armor
Enhancement: Uncaring Master
Enhancement: Improved Use Magic Device III
Enhancement: Force Manipulation II


Level 12 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons
Feat: (Selected) Precise Shot
Spell (5): Planar Weapons
Enhancement: Artificer Wand and Scroll Mastery IV


Level 13 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (5): Silver Weapons
Enhancement: Force Manipulation III
Enhancement: Force Manipulation IV
Enhancement: Force Manipulation V
Enhancement: Force Manipulation VI


Level 14 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (5): Curative Admixture: Remove Curse
Enhancement: Artificer Improved Rune Arm Use I
Enhancement: Kinetic Spellcasting I
Enhancement: Deadly Kinetics I
Enhancement: Force Manipulation VII


Level 15 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Spell Focus: Evocation
Spell (6): Blade Barrier
Enhancement: Artificer Improved Rune Arm Use II
Enhancement: Artificer Rune Arm Overcharge I


Level 16 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Improved Precise Shot
Spell (6): Tactical Detonation
Enhancement: Artificer Improved Rune Arm Use III
Enhancement: Kinetic Spellcasting II


Level 17 (Artificer)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (6): Deadly Weapons
Enhancement: Artificer Improved Rune Arm Use IV


Level 18 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Focus: Evocation
Spell (5): Radiant Forcefield
Enhancement: Artificer Rune Arm Overcharge II


Level 19 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1.5)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (6): Deconstruct
Enhancement: Kinetic Spellcasting III
Enhancement: Kinetic Spellcasting IV
Enhancement: Deadly Kinetics II
Enhancement: Deadly Kinetics III


Level 20 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Quicken Spell
Spell (6): Mass Repair Critical Damage
Enhancement: Arcane Empowerment
Enhancement: Kinetic Spellcasting V
Enhancement: Deadly Kinetics IV