Lazy X-Beau (6F-6A-8Rog) and (1F-6A-13Rog) -- Builds for Lazy Crossbow Users :)

[savingsoul]

The idea here is to be simply a repeater build -- and get away with it.

You're someone's lazy x-boyfriend and you're only willing to do so much, and to get the next skirt you need fine trapping skills and evasion.

Rogues tend to come across as lazy anyway, and when we see a rogue icon we tend to only expect that they will handle traps. But lo and behold, when a rogue tops the kill count or whips out a deadly flame turret, well then we are really impressed -- impressed like a SUKKA!

Well, anyway, the basic idea here is that I *know* artificers are the best repeater build, so I'm a bit in denial, but I just can't get that Lazy X Beau out of my mind. I don't want to mix with AA, and I don't want to have to manage ki for 10k Stars, and God forbid I should have to juggle AA, 10k Stars, and Endless Fusillade on one of those Uzy builds. So here I am dialing my Lazy X Beau for another booty call . . .

So here are a couple of builds that are for lazy x-beau users -- and that may just let you get away with it.

I give you the Lazy X-Beau:

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Lazy X-Beau I (1F-6A-13Re)
Level 20 Lawful Good Half-Elf Male
(1 Fighter \ 13 Rogue \ 6 Artificer) 
Hit Points: 286
Spell Points: 395 
BAB: 14\14\19\24
Fortitude: 12
Reflex: 16
Will: 9

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength              8                    11
Dexterity            16                    22
Constitution         14                    18
Intelligence         18                    28
Wisdom                8                    11
Charisma              8                    11

Tomes Used
+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 Wisdom used at level 7
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 7
+3 Tome of Strength used at level 11
+3 Tome of Dexterity used at level 11
+3 Tome of Constitution used at level 11
+3 Tome of Intelligence used at level 11
+3 Tome of Wisdom used at level 11
+3 Tome of Charisma used at level 11

                 Feat/Enhancement
                  Modified Skills
Skills             (Level 20)
Balance                 29
Bluff                   24
Concentration           11
Diplomacy                1
Disable Device          40
Haggle                   1
Heal                     3
Hide                    30
Intimidate               1
Jump                    24
Listen                   1
Move Silently           30
Open Lock               37
Perform                  n/a
Repair                  14
Search                  37
Spot                    28
Swim                     1
Tumble                  30
Use Magic Device        24

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Half-Elf Dilettante) Half-Elf Dilettante: Barbarian
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Elven Keen Senses
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Elven Mixed Heritage
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Elven Social Graces
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Immunity to Sleep
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
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) Tower Shield Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Trapfinding


Level 2 (Artificer)
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Construct Mastery
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Knowledge: Scrolls
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Great Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Repeating Heavy Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Repeating Light Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Inscribe Artificer Scroll
Feat: (Automatic) Magical Training
Feat: (Automatic) Medium Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Rapid Reload
Feat: (Automatic) Revive Iron Defender
Feat: (Automatic) Unleash Iron Defender
Spell (1): Conjure Bolts
Spell (1): Curative Admixture: Cure Light Wounds
Spell (1): Ablative Armor
Spell (1): Grease
Spell (1): Repair Light Damage
Spell (1): Enchant Armor


Level 3 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Archer's Focus
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Evasion
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Trip


Level 4 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Craft Mastery
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Knowledge: Potions
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Rune Arm Use
Spell (1): Static Shock


Level 5 (Artificer)
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Knowledge: Wands
Spell (2): Elemental Weapons


Level 6 (Artificer)
Feat: (Selected) Precision
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Rapid Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Trapmaking
Spell (2): Fire Trap


Level 7 (Artificer)
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Knowledge: Arms and Armor
Feat: (Automatic) Retain Essence
Spell (2): Curative Admixture: Cure Moderate Wounds


Level 8 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Spell (3): Flame Turret


Level 9 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Maximize Spell
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Precise Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Heavy Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)


Level 10 (Rogue)
Feat: (Automatic) Trap Sense


Level 11 (Rogue)
Feat: (Automatic) Uncanny Dodge
Feat: (Automatic) Uncanny Dodge (Dodge Bonus)


Level 12 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: INT
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons


Level 13 (Rogue)


Level 14 (Rogue)


Level 15 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Precise Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Improved Uncanny Dodge


Level 16 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: INT


Level 17 (Rogue)
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Improved Evasion


Level 18 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Empower Spell


Level 19 (Rogue)


Level 20 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: INT
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Skill Mastery
Enhancement: Artificer Damage Boost I
Enhancement: Artificer Damage Boost II
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Skill Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Skill Boost II
Enhancement: Artificer Crossbow Attack I
Enhancement: Artificer Crossbow Damage I
Enhancement: Artificer Battle Engineer I
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Rogue Sonic Trap Lore I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery II
Enhancement: Human Versatility I
Enhancement: Human Versatility II
Enhancement: Human Versatility III
Enhancement: Human Versatility IV
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Rogue Mechanic I
Enhancement: Rogue Mechanic II
Enhancement: Improved Disable Device I
Enhancement: Improved Disable Device II
Enhancement: Improved Disable Device III
Enhancement: Improved Open Lock I
Enhancement: Improved Open Lock II
Enhancement: Improved Open Lock III
Enhancement: Combustive Spellcasting I
Enhancement: Combustive Spellcasting II
Enhancement: Deadly Flame I
Enhancement: Deadly Flame II
Enhancement: Flame Manipulation I
Enhancement: Flame Manipulation II
Enhancement: Flame Manipulation III
Enhancement: Half-Elf Barbarian Constitution I
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity I
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity II
Enhancement: Artificer Intelligence I
Enhancement: Artificer Intelligence II
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I
Enhancement: Rogue Improved Trap Sense I
Enhancement: Rogue Improved Trap Sense II
Enhancement: Rogue Wand and Scroll Mastery I
Enhancement: Rogue Wand and Scroll Mastery II
Enhancement: Rogue Wand and Scroll Mastery III

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Lazy X-Beau II (6F-6A-8Re)
Level 20 Lawful Good Half-Elf Male
(6 Fighter \ 8 Rogue \ 6 Artificer) 
Hit Points: 316
Spell Points: 395 
BAB: 16\16\21\26\26
Fortitude: 13
Reflex: 16
Will: 9

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength              8                    11
Dexterity            16                    22
Constitution         14                    18
Intelligence         18                    28
Wisdom                8                    11
Charisma              8                    11

Tomes Used
+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 Wisdom used at level 7
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 7
+3 Tome of Strength used at level 11
+3 Tome of Dexterity used at level 11
+3 Tome of Constitution used at level 11
+3 Tome of Intelligence used at level 11
+3 Tome of Wisdom used at level 11
+3 Tome of Charisma used at level 11

                 Feat/Enhancement
                  Modified Skills
Skills             (Level 20)
Balance                 23
Bluff                   18
Concentration           22
Diplomacy                1
Disable Device          36
Haggle                   0
Heal                     4
Hide                     6
Intimidate               1
Jump                    17.5
Listen                   0
Move Silently           10
Open Lock               33
Perform                  n/a
Repair                  11
Search                  34
Spot                    22
Swim                     0
Tumble                  22
Use Magic Device        23

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Half-Elf Dilettante) Half-Elf Dilettante: Barbarian
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Elven Keen Senses
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Elven Mixed Heritage
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Elven Social Graces
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Immunity to Sleep
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
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) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Tower Shield Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Trapfinding


Level 2 (Artificer)
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Construct Mastery
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Knowledge: Scrolls
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Great Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Repeating Heavy Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Repeating Light Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Inscribe Artificer Scroll
Feat: (Automatic) Magical Training
Feat: (Automatic) Medium Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Rapid Reload
Feat: (Automatic) Revive Iron Defender
Feat: (Automatic) Unleash Iron Defender
Spell (1): Conjure Bolts
Spell (1): Curative Admixture: Cure Light Wounds
Spell (1): Ablative Armor
Spell (1): Enchant Armor
Spell (1): Grease
Spell (1): Repair Light Damage


Level 3 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Archer's Focus
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Evasion
Feat: (Automatic) Trip


Level 4 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Craft Mastery
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Knowledge: Potions
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Rune Arm Use
Spell (1): Static Shock


Level 5 (Artificer)
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Knowledge: Wands
Spell (2): Elemental Weapons


Level 6 (Artificer)
Feat: (Selected) Precision
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Rapid Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Trapmaking
Spell (2): Fire Trap


Level 7 (Artificer)
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Knowledge: Arms and Armor
Feat: (Automatic) Retain Essence
Spell (2): Curative Admixture: Cure Moderate Wounds


Level 8 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Spell (3): Flame Turret


Level 9 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Precise Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Trap Sense


Level 10 (Rogue)
Feat: (Automatic) Uncanny Dodge
Feat: (Automatic) Uncanny Dodge (Dodge Bonus)


Level 11 (Rogue)


Level 12 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: INT
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons


Level 13 (Rogue)


Level 14 (Rogue)
Feat: (Automatic) Improved Uncanny Dodge


Level 15 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Precise Shot
Feat: (Selected) Maximize Spell
Feat: (Automatic) Heavy Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)


Level 16 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: INT
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Focus: Ranged Weapons


Level 17 (Fighter)


Level 18 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Empower Spell
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Power Critical


Level 19 (Fighter)


Level 20 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: INT
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Specialization: Ranged Weapons
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost II
Enhancement: Artificer Damage Boost I
Enhancement: Artificer Damage Boost II
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Skill Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Skill Boost II
Enhancement: Artificer Crossbow Attack I
Enhancement: Artificer Crossbow Damage I
Enhancement: Artificer Battle Engineer I
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Rogue Sonic Trap Lore I
Enhancement: Kensei Repeating Heavy Crossbow Mastery I
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy I
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy II
Enhancement: Fighter Kensei I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery II
Enhancement: Human Versatility I
Enhancement: Human Versatility II
Enhancement: Human Versatility III
Enhancement: Human Versatility IV
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Rogue Mechanic I
Enhancement: Improved Disable Device I
Enhancement: Improved Disable Device II
Enhancement: Improved Open Lock I
Enhancement: Improved Open Lock II
Enhancement: Half-Elf Barbarian Constitution I
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity I
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity II
Enhancement: Artificer Intelligence I
Enhancement: Artificer Intelligence 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
Enhancement: Rogue Wand and Scroll Mastery III

[Bolo_Grubb]

I have been using a 6 arti/ 6 rogue as a basis for a TR project with the last 8 levels what ever past life I am going for at the time.

I am considering going 6 arti/ 13 Rogue/ 1 fighter as my final life on this character. I like crossbows, not crazy about casters, but 6 arti gives me Rune arms and some useful spells (Insightful strike, Insightful damage and elemental damage).

Rune Arms add a lot to crossbow damage. So far i am really enjoying it.

[Panzermeyer]

I have been using a 6 arti/ 6 rogue as a basis for a TR project with the last 8 levels what ever past life I am going for at the time.

I was planning on doing that as well. Tll I found that you can go 8 arti/4 rogue for all past life classes except Druid.

This will give you 2 3rd level spells (insightful and flame turret) and a bonus feat. All you lose out on a one sneak attack die.

[Bunker]

There are some interesting combinations that can happen when mixing rogue, artificer and <insert class) into a multiclass build. In heroic leveling up, there are a lot of fun combos.

I myself have been repeater user on Bunks for a long long time. Lets say since '06. Always rogue of course till artificer came out. Then came the pure Artificer. with the enhancement changes, feat updates, gear and active feat alteration. There are now endless fun multiclass builds.

I've been TRing Bunks through each life lately with a 4 Arti / 6 Rog / 10 <insert class) as I work toward completionist. Some have ended up as 4/7/9 but usually never more than 4 levels in Artificer. Honestly, the last level (lvl 20) sometimes didn't matter since I TR'd straight away.

Why 4 levels of Artificer?:

Fusillade, +1 Feat, Rune Arm, and a few useful enhancements

IMO, no point having insightful attack or insightful damage if you are bringing 6 levels of rogue to the table. I mean, the insightful attack is pointless. With all the other xbow enhancements you will take, you won't need the 40=60 int score to help your attack bonus. Your mid 30 dex score will be enough of a bonus. Int score to damage will be accessed through rogue mechanic, so what else ar eyou getting with 6 levels of Arti?

The question is, what can you get out of another class getting those 2 levels that you would miss from Artificer? Take a look at some more combinations, you might not need that many levels in artificer, or maybe you are going to want more.

-Bunk

[Bolo_Grubb]

There are some interesting combinations that can happen when mixing rogue, artificer and <insert class) into a multiclass build. In heroic leveling up, there are a lot of fun combos.

I myself have been repeater user on Bunks for a long long time. Lets say since '06. Always rogue of course till artificer came out. Then came the pure Artificer. with the enhancement changes, feat updates, gear and active feat alteration. There are now endless fun multiclass builds.

I've been TRing Bunks through each life lately with a 4 Arti / 6 Rog / 10 <insert class) as I work toward completionist. Some have ended up as 4/7/9 but usually never more than 4 levels in Artificer. Honestly, the last level (lvl 20) sometimes didn't matter since I TR'd straight away.

Why 4 levels of Artificer?:

Fusillade, +1 Feat, Rune Arm, and a few useful enhancements

IMO, no point having insightful attack or insightful damage if you are bringing 6 levels of rogue to the table. I mean, the insightful attack is pointless. With all the other xbow enhancements you will take, you won't need the 40=60 int score to help your attack bonus. Your mid 30 dex score will be enough of a bonus. Int score to damage will be accessed through rogue mechanic, so what else ar eyou getting with 6 levels of Arti?

The question is, what can you get out of another class getting those 2 levels that you would miss from Artificer? Take a look at some more combinations, you might not need that many levels in artificer, or maybe you are going to want more.

-Bunk

For some reason I was thinking I needed 6 levels of Arti for Fusillade. That does open up things a bit. So I now I will look at what 2 levels more of rogue could give versus 3 levels of another class. 13 rogue / 4 arti / 3 ? or I don't know yet. will have to think about it.

[unbongwah]

For some reason I was thinking I needed 6 levels of Arti for Fusillade.

You did, pre-U19. Check the OP's date.

13 rogue / 4 arti / 3 ? or I don't know yet. will have to think about it.

One possibility I'd considered was rgr 3, esp. if you want to add TWF; you can pick up +10% offhand from Tempest and a bit more sneak atk (and maybe Aimed Shot) from DWS. AA imbues don't work w/xbows, but Inferno Shot would; not sure if it triple-procs w/repeaters, though.

[Bolo_Grubb]

You did, pre-U19. Check the OP's date.

One possibility I'd considered was rgr 3, esp. if you want to add TWF; you can pick up +10% offhand from Tempest and a bit more sneak atk (and maybe Aimed Shot) from DWS. AA imbues don't work w/xbows, but Inferno Shot would; not sure if it triple-procs w/repeaters, though.

Ah reading fail, I did not see the OP was as old as it was.

Not sure Range is worth it, I don't plan on doing any TWF, just Crossbows.