Help Me With My AA Exploiter

[apekzz]

Hey all.I have a Elf AA Exploiter collecting dust.Its about time to level him up and get some EDs.Currently stuck at lvl 14.What i want the build to do is ranged damage and be able to melee when necessary.Currently i'm finding the melee aspect of the build abit lacking.Below is the build.Mind you its only till lvl 14.Anyway to up his DPS/survivability is greatly appreciated.Thanks all for the advises in advance.
Was thinking of turning the toon into a 12/6/2 but lets see what all the forum gurus can come up with. =)

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Level 14 True Neutral Elf Female
(1 Fighter \ 1 Rogue \ 12 Ranger) 
Hit Points: 220
Spell Points: 235 
BAB: 13\13\18\23
Fortitude: 13
Reflex: 15
Will: 4

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 14)
Strength             15                    21
Dexterity            17                    21
Constitution         14                    17
Intelligence         14                    17
Wisdom                8                    11
Charisma              8                    11

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Strength used at level 2
+1 Tome of Dexterity used at level 2
+1 Tome of Constitution used at level 2
+1 Tome of Intelligence used at level 2
+1 Tome of Wisdom used at level 2
+1 Tome of Charisma used at level 2
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 6
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 6
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 6
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 6
+2 Tome of Wisdom used at level 6
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 6
+3 Tome of Strength used at level 10
+3 Tome of Dexterity used at level 10
+3 Tome of Constitution used at level 10
+3 Tome of Intelligence used at level 10
+3 Tome of Wisdom used at level 10
+3 Tome of Charisma used at level 10

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 14)
Balance               7                    14
Bluff                 3                     4
Concentration         2                     3
Diplomacy            -1                     0
Disable Device        6                    20
Haggle                3                     4
Heal                 -1                     0
Hide                  3                     5
Intimidate           -1                     0
Jump                  6                    15
Listen               -1                     2
Move Silently         3                     5
Open Lock             7                    16
Perform              n/a                    n/a
Repair                2                     3
Search                6                    22
Spot                  3                    19
Swim                  2                     5
Tumble                7                     9
Use Magic Device      3                    17

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot


Level 2 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Undead


Level 3 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Ranged Weapons


Level 4 (Ranger)


Level 5 (Ranger)


Level 6 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Construct
Feat: (Selected) Mental Toughness


Level 7 (Ranger)


Level 8 (Ranger)


Level 9 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons


Level 10 (Ranger)


Level 11 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider


Level 12 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Precision
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 13 (Ranger)


Level 14 (Ranger)
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Ranger Skill Boost I
Enhancement: Ranger Sprint Boost I
Enhancement: Ranger Sprint Boost II
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Acid Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Explosive Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Force Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Attack I
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Attack II
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Damage I
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Damage II
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Attack I
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Attack II
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Damage I
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Damage II
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy I
Enhancement: Ranger Item Defense I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Attack I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Attack II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage II
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +2 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +3 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I

[blerkington]

Hi,

I've found more rogue levels to be useful on a build like this.

Since you are qualifying for your PRE by race, not class, you don't need 18 ranger levels. Exploiters are usually tempests who are taking 18 levels to qualify for the third tier of their PRE.

The main arguments for taking more ranger levels are access to level 4 spells and more favoured enemies/increased FE damage.

Level 4 ranger spells are good, but so is extra sneak attack damage. If you are able to melee without taking aggro, or have a blinding weapons, those extra SA dice plus additions from gear and enhancement can really make a big difference to your damage output against vulnerable targets.

Still, there are certainly other ways to do it. Six levels of fighter has a lot going for it too.

Good luck with it.

[unbongwah]

Rgr 11 / rog 7 / ftr 2 is one option; trade lvl 4 spells and a FE for more sneak atk & skill pts. Rgr 15 / rog 3 / ftr 2 is unconventional, but it gets you lvl 4 spells (FOM & CSW) and 4th FE.

Feats: 7 base + 2 ftr + 2 epic = 11 total. You need the 3 AA pre-reqs (PBS/WF:R/MT); to that I would add Toughness and IC:Ranged & Slash (or Pierce). You have a few options for the remaining 5:

• Melee DPS: Power Atk/Cleave/Great Cleave/Overwhelming Critical; OC affects all weapons, not just melee. Maybe add khopesh as well.
• Ranged DPS: Precision & Combat Archery (req's base DEX 21) when the latter gets fixed.
• Self-healing: Quicken with Maximize and/or Emp Heal (the latter works with Rejuvenation Cocoon as well).
• Survivability / flavor: Least & Lesser Shadow DMs would add Invisibility & Displacement.

Just messing with the builder, but here's an example that's focused on heals & ranged DPS:

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Level 20 True Neutral Elf Female
(2 Fighter \ 3 Rogue \ 15 Ranger) 
Hit Points: 290
Spell Points: 310 
BAB: 19\19\24\29\29
Fortitude: 16
Reflex: 19
Will: 6

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             16                    24
Dexterity            17                    24
Constitution         14                    16
Intelligence         12                    14
Wisdom                8                    10
Charisma              8                    10

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 Dexterity used at level 11

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot


Level 2 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Undead


Level 3 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 4 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 5 (Ranger)


Level 6 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Giant
Feat: (Selected) Mental Toughness


Level 7 (Ranger)


Level 8 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Focus: Ranged Weapons


Level 9 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 10 (Rogue)


Level 11 (Ranger)


Level 12 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Selected) Precision


Level 13 (Ranger)


Level 14 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider


Level 15 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 16 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 17 (Ranger)


Level 18 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Empower Healing Spell


Level 19 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Elf


Level 20 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Acid Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Explosive Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Force Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Force Burst Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Slaying Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Terror Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity II
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Attack I
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Damage I
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Damage II
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Attack I
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Damage I
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Damage II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage III
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage IV
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Resistance I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Resistance II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Resistance III
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +2 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +3 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +4 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +5 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer I
Enhancement: Rogue Faster Sneaking I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I
Enhancement: Ranger Devotion I
Enhancement: Ranger Devotion II
Enhancement: Ranger Devotion III
Enhancement: Ranger Devotion IV
Enhancement: Ranger Dexterity I
Enhancement: Ranger Dexterity II
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I
Enhancement: Rogue Improved Trap Sense I
Enhancement: Rogue Wand and Scroll Mastery I

Epic feats: Quicken and Combat Archery (need +4 DEX tome or final lvl-up into DEX)

[apekzz]

Rgr 11 / rog 7 / ftr 2 is one option; trade lvl 4 spells and a FE for more sneak atk & skill pts. Rgr 15 / rog 3 / ftr 2 is unconventional, but it gets you lvl 4 spells (FOM & CSW) and 4th FE.

Feats: 7 base + 2 ftr + 2 epic = 11 total. You need the 3 AA pre-reqs (PBS/WF:R/MT); to that I would add Toughness and IC:Ranged & Slash (or Pierce). You have a few options for the remaining 5:

[LIST][*]Melee DPS: Power Atk/Cleave/Great Cleave/Overwhelming Critical; OC affects all weapons, not just melee.

Thanks Unbongwah. Need to spread some love b4 i can +1 rep to ya again..Btw im liking the idea of the 15/3/2 split.So i took a stab at it.Maybe you can help suggest better lvling order or feat selection? =)

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 03.14.02
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Level 20 True Neutral Elf Female
(2 Fighter \ 3 Rogue \ 15 Ranger) 
Hit Points: 290
Spell Points: 310 
BAB: 19\19\24\29\29
Fortitude: 16
Reflex: 17
Will: 6

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             15                    24
Dexterity            17                    20
Constitution         14                    17
Intelligence         14                    17
Wisdom                8                    11
Charisma              8                    11

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Strength used at level 2
+1 Tome of Dexterity used at level 2
+1 Tome of Constitution used at level 2
+1 Tome of Intelligence used at level 2
+1 Tome of Wisdom used at level 2
+1 Tome of Charisma used at level 2
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 6
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 6
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 6
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 6
+2 Tome of Wisdom used at level 6
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 6
+3 Tome of Strength used at level 10
+3 Tome of Dexterity used at level 10
+3 Tome of Constitution used at level 10
+3 Tome of Intelligence used at level 10
+3 Tome of Wisdom used at level 10
+3 Tome of Charisma used at level 10

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               7                    18
Bluff                -1                     0
Concentration         2                     3
Diplomacy            -1                     0
Disable Device        6                    26
Haggle                3                     4
Heal                 -1                     0
Hide                  3                     5
Intimidate           -1                     0
Jump                  6                    17
Listen               -1                     2
Move Silently         7                     9
Open Lock             7                    28
Perform              n/a                    n/a
Repair                2                     3
Search                6                    28
Spot                  3                    25
Swim                  2                     7
Tumble                7                     9
Use Magic Device      3                    23

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot


Level 2 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Undead


Level 3 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Ranged Weapons


Level 4 (Ranger)


Level 5 (Ranger)


Level 6 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Giant
Feat: (Selected) Mental Toughness


Level 7 (Ranger)


Level 8 (Ranger)


Level 9 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 10 (Rogue)


Level 11 (Ranger)


Level 12 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 13 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider


Level 14 (Ranger)


Level 15 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Cleave
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 16 (Ranger)


Level 17 (Ranger)


Level 18 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Great Cleave


Level 19 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Elf


Level 20 (Rogue)
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Ranger Skill Boost I
Enhancement: Ranger Sprint Boost I
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Acid Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Explosive Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Force Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Force Burst Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Slaying Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Terror Arrows
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Attack I
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Attack II
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Damage I
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Damage II
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Attack I
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Attack II
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Damage I
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Damage II
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy I
Enhancement: Ranger Item Defense I
Enhancement: Ranger Item Defense II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Attack I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Attack II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage III
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage IV
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Defense I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Defense II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Resistance I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Resistance II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Resistance III
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +2 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +3 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +4 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +5 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I
Enhancement: Rogue Wand and Scroll Mastery I

Epic Feats : Overwhelming Critical & Combat Archery(lvl 24 lvl up gg to dex to qualify, hope it gets fixed by the time i get to tat lvl..)


Thanks again everyone for dropping by.

[blerkington]

Hi,

Combat Archery looks like a nice feat, but I don't believe it is working properly at the moment.

If you take it and it's still broken you can always try your luck with a feat swap.

Thanks.