I took a break from DDO after update 7 and I returned shortly before Menace of the Underdark was released. When I returned I found the tempest build I had been using wasn't working well. I have been searching the forums for a like minded, but modernized build to TR into in hopes of resolving the problems I now face.

My current build is a once TRed Elf 18rgr/2rog/3epic 34pt build with 38dex/26str. I have 2x Drow Longswords of the Weapon Master, manslayer goggles, an epic nightmare cloak from the Mabar festivult and a Minos Legend. I also have one green steel LIT longsword a tier 2 green steel MIN helm and Icy Raiments. The remainder of my equipment is just random stat or clicky buff based.

I used to be VIP, but I am now f2p.
I have all of the adventure packs except the High Road of Shadows.
I have +3 tomes for all stats.
I do not have the Half-Elf or Warforged races.
I do not have the Articifer, Favored Soul or Monk classes.
I have not played the Articifer, Barbarian, Druid, Favored Soul, Monk, Paladin or Wizard.
My equipment is a mess and does little or nothing to aid my abilities.

Right now my DPS is mediocre at best. My best crits are 150 to 200 maximum without using adrenaline. I can solo a few of the red named bosses in the underdark if I am careful. I can disable some of the epic hard VON traps and some of the spell wards in the Eveningstar Forest quests. My ability to self heal is really horrible too.

I feel I should have been able to solo quests four to five levels above my own level after TRing. Unfortunately, I was lucky if I could survive quests that were two levels lower than my toon.

I would like to TR into a 36pt build with the best possible DPS, the ability to disable traps and to be as self sufficient as possible. However, with all of the changes that occurred while I took my break I am lost.

I am willing to purchase some upgrades or change races/classes if absolutely necessary. I am also willing to grind for new equipment. The fewer buttons I need to use during melee the happier I will be too.

Please help me figure out how to create the Uber Solo Master I desire so I can get back on the right track.