F2P Arcane Melee 12 WIZ/8 FTR (TR'd WIZ)

[-Avalon-]

This is my first time posting a build on the forums, but this is the build I am thinking of TRing my Wizard into.

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Level 20 Lawful Good Elf Male
(8 Fighter \ 12 Wizard) 
Hit Points: 290
Spell Points: 868 
BAB: 14\14\19\24
Fortitude: 18
Reflex: 9
Will: 14

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats         Base Stats         Modified Stats
(34 Point)       (Level 1)          (Level 20)           (Level 20)
Strength             16                 22                   24
Dexterity            12                 12                   12
Constitution         16                 17                   17
Intelligence         14                 15                   17
Wisdom                8                  8                    8
Charisma              8                  8                    8

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Strength used at level 3
+1 Tome of Constitution used at level 3
+1 Tome of Intelligence used at level 3

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills        Base Skills        Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)          (Level 20)          (Level 20)
Balance               3                 12                   12
Bluff                -1                 -1                   -1
Concentration         5                 21                   21
Diplomacy            -1                 -1                   -1
Disable Device        n/a               n/a                   n/a
Haggle               -1                 -1                   -1
Heal                 -1                 -1                   -1
Hide                  1                  1                    1
Intimidate           -1                 -1                    3
Jump                  7                 25                   25
Listen               -1                 -1                    1
Move Silently         1                  1                    1
Open Lock             n/a               n/a                   n/a
Perform              n/a               n/a                   n/a
Repair                2                  3                    3
Search                2                  3                    5
Spot                 -1                 -1                    1
Swim                  7                 24                   24
Tumble                n/a               n/a                   n/a
Use Magic Device     n/a               n/a                   n/a

{\b {\ul Notable Equipment }} \par Shintao Cord \par The Blood Stone \par Cloak of Resistance +5 \par Clever +5 Goggles of Steady Spellcasting +10 \par +5 Greater Twilight Full Plate of Greater False Life \par Bracers of the Demon's Consort \par Feather Falling Boots of Balance +10 \par Lesser Arcane Casting Dexterity Gloves of Intimidation +10 \par +5 Deathblock Heavy Steel Shield of Protection +5 \par Supreme Tyrant +5 Green Steel Scimitar  of Existential Stalemate \par Superior Nullification V Ring \par Supreme Tyrant Green Steel Belt of Negative \par Proof against Poison Ring of the Archmagi \par Charismatic +6 Helm \par  \par Level 1 (Fighter)
Skill: Balance (+2)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Jump (+4)
Skill: Swim (+4)
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Wizard
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Power Attack
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Elven Keen Senses
Feat: (Automatic) Enchantment Save Bonus
Feat: (Automatic) Heavy Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Immunity to Sleep
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Medium Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Tower Shield Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Trip
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Damage I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I


Level 2 (Fighter)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Cleave
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I


Level 3 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Swim (+0.5)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Extend Spell
Feat: (Selected) Mental Toughness
Feat: (Automatic) Dismiss Charm
Feat: (Automatic) Inscribe Wizard Scroll
Feat: (Automatic) Magical Training
Spell (1): Magic Missile
Spell (1): Niac's Cold Ray
Spell (1): Jump
Spell (1): Expeditious Retreat
Spell (1): Summon Monster I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar I


Level 4 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Swim (+0.5)
Spell (1): Detect Secret Doors
Spell (1): Feather Fall
Enhancement: Fighter Armor Class Boost I
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Attack I
Enhancement: Improved Intimidate I
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence I


Level 5 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Swim (+0.5)
Spell (2): Lesser Death Aura
Spell (2): Scorching Ray


Level 6 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Swim (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Shield Mastery
Spell (2): Blur
Spell (2): Invisibility
Enhancement: Frost Manipulation I
Enhancement: Frost Manipulation II


Level 7 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Swim (+0.5)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Spell Focus: Necromancy
Spell (3): Haste
Spell (3): Rage
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity II
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Damage II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Frost Manipulation III
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar II


Level 8 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Swim (+0.5)
Spell (3): Displacement
Spell (3): Heroism
Enhancement: Wizard Pale Master I


Level 9 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Swim (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Mental Toughness
Spell (4): Death Aura
Spell (4): Dimension Door
Enhancement: Frost Manipulation IV
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence II


Level 10 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Swim (+0.5)
Spell (4): Ice Storm
Spell (4): Negative Energy Burst
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity III


Level 11 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Swim (+0.5)
Spell (5): Niac's Biting Cold
Spell (5): Teleport
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Attack II
Enhancement: Frost Manipulation V


Level 12 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Swim (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Focus: Necromancy
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Quicken Spell
Spell (4): Wall of Fire
Spell (4): Fire Shield
Enhancement: Wizard Improved Quickening I


Level 13 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Swim (+0.5)
Spell (6): Greater Heroism
Spell (6): Tenser's Transformation
Enhancement: Wizard Improved Quickening II


Level 14 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Swim (+0.5)
Spell (6): Otiluke's Freezing Sphere
Spell (6): Disintegrate
Enhancement: Wizard Pale Master II
Enhancement: Shroud of the Wraith


Level 15 (Fighter)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity IV


Level 16 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Shield Bash
Enhancement: Improved Intimidate II
Enhancement: Frost Manipulation VI
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness II


Level 17 (Fighter)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Enhancement: Wizard Improved Quickening III


Level 18 (Fighter)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Shield Mastery
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons


Level 19 (Fighter)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Enhancement: Fighter Stalwart Defender I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness III


Level 20 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Specialization: Slashing Weapons
Feat: (Automatic) Divine Grace
Feat: (Automatic) Lay on Hands
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Scimitar Specialization I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength II

I am not sure why the builder did not include gear into stats and skills... but should have 30 Str, 12 Dex, 23 Con, 22 Int, 14 Wis, and 14 Cha and 425 HP/1092 SP and 21/12/17 for Saves at end... The gear is stuff I can get/have gotten due to farming favor and buying packs like Vale and Shavarath...

Looking for input on how to make it better, but the "musts" are heavy armor (mountain plate, adamantine, etc), heavy shields (for more PRR), Elf, and access to 6th lvl spells (wizard).

[wax_on_wax_off]

TLR: PM II/SD I sword and board wraith build.

What do you want to do with this build?
What content do you want to play?
What gear do you have?

Mabar festival is coming up and the Epic Robe of Shadow gives a huge amount of effective DR from the inflict cast on you whenever you get hit, I'm not sure on the maths involved when comparing it to heavy armour PRR but I have a feeling that you can get more overall DR with the robe of shadow and some other sources of PRR (which opens up the possibility to be pure or mostly pure), at the very least the robe will shine in content where mobs don't hit so hard (and I'm doubting your contribution in EE).

What epic destiny do you plan?

The best that I've been able to come up with for a melee undead form character is 12 or 18 wizard/7 or 1 rogue/1 monk halfling Shadowdancer stunning fist build.

Alternatively, warforged can build much better tanking themed character being able to combine heavy armour with the epic docent of shadow for better DR.

I realise these suggestions revolve around p2p options but for building such niche flavour builds those p2p options can really mean the difference between viable and contributing and not viable and gimp.

[-Avalon-]

Pretty much hit the nail on the head: PMII/SD1 S&B Wraith... trying to perfect my 'Death Knight' build... I can't do WF (don't have it), nor Monk for same reason.

I have STK, Delera's, Sands, GH, Vale, Shavarath so far... working towards getting more, and hope to one day be able to get full game or at least what I want of the game =)

So those are basically what I am going to be doing, and will get to more later. Otherwise, I went with elf due to the Arcane Fluidity. Since no monk, no reason to even try a wis/dex build, so I am going strength instead. Going with Heavy Armor due to higher PRR in Tenser's, as well as better AC than clothes with no dex. Not to mention just looking way better... more of a 'knight' look...

I like the S&B style for protection/survivability, but realize going falchion/THF might bring better DPS, therefore allow me to contribute to parties better... Honestly, wish I could get same bonuses for greatsword (and try to get Vault so I could eventually get Sword of Shadow), or Bastard Sword and go Fang eventually... But elf doesn't get bonuses with those, so scimitar/falchion would most likely be better?

EDIT: Why did the character planner give me Lay on Hands and Divine Grace at 20, btw?

[wax_on_wax_off]

Pretty much hit the nail on the head: PMII/SD1 S&B Wraith... trying to perfect my 'Death Knight' build... I can't do WF (don't have it), nor Monk for same reason.

I have STK, Delera's, Sands, GH, Vale, Shavarath so far... working towards getting more, and hope to one day be able to get full game or at least what I want of the game =)

So those are basically what I am going to be doing, and will get to more later. Otherwise, I went with elf due to the Arcane Fluidity. Since no monk, no reason to even try a wis/dex build, so I am going strength instead. Going with Heavy Armor due to higher PRR in Tenser's, as well as better AC than clothes with no dex. Not to mention just looking way better... more of a 'knight' look...

I like the S&B style for protection/survivability, but realize going falchion/THF might bring better DPS, therefore allow me to contribute to parties better... Honestly, wish I could get same bonuses for greatsword (and try to get Vault so I could eventually get Sword of Shadow), or Bastard Sword and go Fang eventually... But elf doesn't get bonuses with those, so scimitar/falchion would most likely be better?

EDIT: Why did the character planner give me Lay on Hands and Divine Grace at 20, btw?

I think for what you want to do youd be better off with something like 18 wizard/2 fighter, Lich form is just that cool.

[cru121]

Don't worry about racial weapon damage bonuses.. They are usually expensive and often underwhelming. That said, scimitars and falchions are solid weapons.

You could do better with your many feats. I realize you need a lot of them for prerequisites. Here's a list of what you have:

Toughness
PA, cleave, IC:Slash
extend, quicken
mental toughness, IMT
Shield Mastery, Improved Shield Mastery
SF:necro, GSF:necro
Improved Shield Bash
Weapon Spec: Slashing

Three candidates for dumping are Improved Mental Toughness, Weapon specialization: Slashing, and definitely Improved Shield Bash. Instead, you could slot in THF line or some tactical feats, or perhaps a metamagic feat? (maximize for neg.energy burst?)

You could also drop 8th fighter level for something more exciting. Perhaps barbarian for static +10% speed and sprint boost, or rogue/bard to pick up UMD.

[unbongwah]

See my Wraith Blade for my take on this idea. Needs tweaking for U14/15, though.

[-Avalon-]

Ok, an attempt at maybe a TWF version... don't have equipment on it, so assume greater twilight mountain plate, two scimitars, etc... Also staying in Tenser's during combats, using extended lesser DM's to keep displacement up at all times, figured the cost of 2 feats (that would have amounted to prolly mental toughness, IMT) comes out to 210 SP extra vs 240 SP on the displacement alone, plus saving a spell slot... not to mention the 8 Extended Invisibilities from Least DM...

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Level 20 True Neutral Elf Male
(7 Fighter \ 1 Rogue \ 12 Wizard) 
Hit Points: 306
Spell Points: 742 
BAB: 13\13\18\23
Fortitude: 13
Reflex: 11
Will: 9

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(34 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             16                    24
Dexterity            15                    17
Constitution         16                    18
Intelligence         11                    15
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma              8                     8

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Strength used at level 1
+1 Tome of Dexterity used at level 1
+1 Tome of Constitution used at level 1
+1 Tome of Intelligence used at level 1
+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

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               7                     7
Bluff                -1                     0
Concentration         5                    23
Diplomacy             3                     4
Disable Device        n/a                   n/a
Haggle               -1                    -1
Heal                 -1                    -1
Hide                  3                     5
Intimidate            3                     4
Jump                  7                    11
Listen               -1                     1
Move Silently         3                     3
Open Lock             n/a                   n/a
Perform              n/a                   n/a
Repair                1                     2
Search                1                     4
Spot                  3                     5
Swim                  7                    11
Tumble                n/a                   n/a
Use Magic Device      3                    21

Level 1 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+4)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Diplomacy (+4)
Skill: Intimidate (+4)
Skill: Jump (+4)
Skill: Spot (+4)
Skill: Swim (+4)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4)
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Wizard
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Elven Keen Senses
Feat: (Automatic) Enchantment Save Bonus
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Immunity to Sleep
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Longbow
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Longsword
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Rapier
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Shortsword
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Shortbow
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Trapfinding


Level 2 (Fighter)
Skill: Concentration (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Heavy Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Medium Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Tower Shield Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Trip
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost I
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Damage I
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I


Level 3 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Extend Spell
Feat: (Selected) Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Dismiss Charm
Feat: (Automatic) Inscribe Wizard Scroll
Feat: (Automatic) Magical Training
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar I


Level 4 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Attack I
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence I


Level 5 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 6 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Least Dragonmark of Shadow
Enhancement: Extra Dragonmark Use I
Enhancement: Frost Manipulation I
Enhancement: Frost Manipulation II


Level 7 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Spell Focus: Necromancy
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity II
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Damage II
Enhancement: Extra Dragonmark Use II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Frost Manipulation III
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar II


Level 8 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Wizard Pale Master I


Level 9 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Oversized Two Weapon Fighting
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence II


Level 10 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity III


Level 11 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Attack II


Level 12 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Focus: Necromancy
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Mental Toughness


Level 13 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 14 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity IV
Enhancement: Extra Dragonmark Use III
Enhancement: Frost Manipulation IV
Enhancement: Frost Manipulation V
Enhancement: Frost Manipulation VI
Enhancement: Wizard Pale Master II
Enhancement: Shroud of the Wraith


Level 15 (Fighter)
Skill: Concentration (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Selected) Lesser Dragonmark of Shadow
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I


Level 16 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Enhancement: Extra Dragonmark Use IV
Enhancement: Fighter Armor Mastery I


Level 17 (Fighter)
Skill: Concentration (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost II
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy II


Level 18 (Fighter)
Skill: Concentration (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Weapon Fighting
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness II


Level 19 (Fighter)
Skill: Concentration (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Specialization: Slashing Weapons
Enhancement: Kensei Scimitar Mastery I
Enhancement: Fighter Kensei I


Level 20 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness III

Will work on a THF version next and see if it is better... but let me know what you think of this one, whether better/worse than first, and what can be improved. I am trying to take into consideration what everyone says (on this thread as well as other threads with similar builds, like Wraith Blade and Arcane Knight)...