First Attempt

[crudd26]

Hey all, this is my first attempt at playing a barb. Let me know if I'm making any mistakes here. I went with the rogue because I like to be able to do traps without waiting around for someone else, and took the second level 'cause I figured I might as well get evasion while I'm at it. Thanks for any input in advance.

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Puissance delanuit
Level 20 True Neutral Human Male
(18 Barbarian \ 2 Rogue) 
Hit Points: 450
Spell Points: 0 
BAB: 19\19\24\29\29
Fortitude: 17
Reflex: 10
Will: 5

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(34 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             18                    26
Dexterity             8                    12
Constitution         16                    22
Intelligence         15                    18
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma              8                     8

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

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               3                    12
Bluff                -1                    -1
Concentration         3                     6
Diplomacy            -1                    -1
Disable Device        6                    27
Haggle                2                     2
Heal                 -1                    -1
Hide                  3                     5
Intimidate            3                     3
Jump                  8                    21
Listen               -1                    -1
Move Silently         3                     5
Open Lock             3                    24
Perform              n/a                   n/a
Repair                2                     4
Search                6                    27
Spot                  3                     3
Swim                  4                     8
Tumble                0                     2
Use Magic Device      3                    22

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Monk
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack
Feat: (Human Bonus) Toughness


Level 2 (Barbarian)


Level 3 (Barbarian)
Feat: (Selected) Cleave


Level 4 (Barbarian)


Level 5 (Barbarian)


Level 6 (Barbarian)
Feat: (Selected) Great Cleave


Level 7 (Barbarian)


Level 8 (Rogue)


Level 9 (Barbarian)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 10 (Barbarian)


Level 11 (Barbarian)


Level 12 (Barbarian)
Feat: (Selected) Two Handed Fighting


Level 13 (Barbarian)


Level 14 (Barbarian)


Level 15 (Barbarian)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Handed Fighting


Level 16 (Barbarian)


Level 17 (Barbarian)


Level 18 (Barbarian)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Handed Fighting


Level 19 (Barbarian)


Level 20 (Barbarian)
Enhancement: Barbarian Damage Boost I
Enhancement: Barbarian Damage Boost II
Enhancement: Barbarian Damage Boost III
Enhancement: Barbarian Damage Boost IV
Enhancement: Barbarian Extra Action Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Skill Boost I
Enhancement: Barbarian Sprint Boost I
Enhancement: Barbarian Extra Rage I
Enhancement: Barbarian Extra Rage II
Enhancement: Barbarian Hardy Rage I
Enhancement: Barbarian Hardy Rage II
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Attack I
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Attack II
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Attack III
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Rage I
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Rage II
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Rage III
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Rage IV
Enhancement: Barbarian Frenzied Berserker I
Enhancement: Barbarian Frenzied Berserker II
Enhancement: Barbarian Frenzied Berserker III
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Constitution I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery II
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery III
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness III
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I
Enhancement: Barbarian Constitution I
Enhancement: Barbarian Constitution II
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity I
Enhancement: Barbarian Toughness I
Enhancement: Barbarian Toughness II
Enhancement: Barbarian Toughness III

Also, any suggestions for a GS item or 2 would be appreciated. I'm not sure what I should make him before I TR. Thanks.

[unbongwah]

Might want to shift some pts from INT to DEX to beef up your Reflex saves a bit; Evasion w/out good Reflex is pointless. I like to max out Extend & Extra Rage enhs to get as much mileage outta Rage as possible.

[jortann]

check out this thread... http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=394469

[Spoonwelder]

Yeah on the dex thing w/r/t evasion - you need to aim for reflex saves around 30+ pre-cap and even more in epic levels. Also evasion only works in light armor so you will be restricting yourself from some very good barb armor while levelling (deneith chain for example) and some PRR when at cap.

As for AP spending - take Human versatility I instead of rogue skill boost I. Human gives you more options AND you can use rogue haste and human damage at the same time....just watch you boost counts so you have enough to deal with traps as needed.

Note pure barbs can survive most traps anyway and in quests where you can't you may have trouble getting to the trap box anyway with out improved evasion and really good saves.......so maybe you can survive without rogue levels at all - splash fighter for more feats (stun/improved trip ??) or stay pure for the capstone which is decent.

[crudd26]

Thanks for the replies so far!

My question now is: is evasion worth getting? Or would it be better to go 19/1 or 18/1/1 with a level of fighter for the extra feat?

I know I don't have to be able to get traps, but it's something I enjoy. And I have an arti, so I know while I won't be able to get to every box, I'll be able to get many of them even without evasion. Thanks again in advance for any advice.

[Spoonwelder]

Evasion is a nice to have especially in epic levels - the balance for barbs is they have the HP to survive most of what evasion helps evasion characters survive. Also for getting through traps don't forget that barbs get Improved Uncanny Dodge which can boost your saves for getting through traps. Not quite the same as evasion but it generally solves traps for Barbs and short fights with casters.

So in the end it's a personal choice for you. I personally like it but the Barb capstone is actually pretty good as well.

Really you balance this:

Trap Sense (passive): Trap sense bonus improves to +6 - +1 Trap saves
Damage Reduction (passive): Damage reduction improves to 7/- +1DR
Improved Uncanny Dodge 6/day (passive and active): - +1 use
Mighty Rage (passive): Upon reaching level 20, a barbarian's rage grows stronger. When raging, your base bonus to Strength and Constitution are increased to +8 and your morale bonus to Will saves is increased to +4. +2 to each stat/+1 to will save when raging
Rage (active): You can now rage 6 times per rest. +1 use
Capstone - +2 strength +10% glancing blows +5% procs

This adds up to about 2.21 dmg per swing you lose. To get evasion and moderate trapping ability.