The Phantom Lancer

[Phidius]

6 Ranger prevents Shadow Veil from Ninja Spy. Wraith Form is suboptimal as it prevents Reconstruct.

12 Wizard/6 Monk/2 Ranger provides amazing self healing with Reconstruct, full BAB, 25% Incorporeality, Henshin tier5 staff enhancements and plenty of feats for Manyshot. It's a solid update from the Juggernaut archetype.

Monk feats: Power Attack, Precision, Zen Archery
Wizard feats: Quicken, Mental Toughness, Extend (for Displacement/Haste)
Heroic feats: Master of Forms, Improved Crit: Bludgeon, Improved Crit: Ranged, Cleave, Great Cleave, Precise Shot, Manyshot
Epic feats: 21 Overwhelming Critical, 24 Toughness, 26: Toughness, 27 Epic Damage Reduction, 28: Toughness
...

Unless they changed it, Manyshot also requires Point Blank Shot (Rapid Shot is covered by 2Ranger).

[Rubbinns]

Unless they changed it, Manyshot also requires Point Blank Shot (Rapid Shot is covered by 2Ranger).

It wasnt changed. 2 ranger gives Bow Str, and Rapid shot. He would have to swap some feats around.

[Carpone]

I Like how you take manyshot without rapid shot and point blank shot, bow str seems optional too. Need to keep that in mind, opens up alot new stuff lol :P

Thanks for catching the error. Definitely drop Toughness for PBS; Rapid Shot is granted at Ranger 2:

Monk feats: Power Attack, Precision, Zen Archery
Wizard feats: Quicken, Mental Toughness, Extend (for Displacement/Haste)
Heroic feats: Master of Forms, Improved Crit: Bludgeon, Improved Crit: Ranged, Cleave, Great Cleave, Precise Shot, Point Blank Shot
Epic feats: 21 Overwhelming Critical, 24 Manyshot, 26: Toughness, 27 Epic Damage Reduction, 28: Toughness

[Soulfurnace]

6 Ranger prevents Shadow Veil from Ninja Spy. Wraith Form is suboptimal as it prevents Reconstruct.

12 Wizard/6 Monk/2 Ranger provides amazing self healing with Reconstruct, full BAB, 25% Incorporeality, Henshin tier5 staff enhancements and plenty of feats for Manyshot. It's a solid update from the Juggernaut archetype.

Oh.. You... Right.
I wasn't being serious when I said wraith form.
Oh well. I've always thought they looked cool... And Sireth with wraith form... Oh well. I forget other people don't like my humour.

In fact, bah! I'm going to TR into a wraith using Sireth.

Woe be unto you. Going through a Cleric life left many scarred by my gimped building.
Going through a wizard will drive them insane.

[Illiamfryn]

Thanks for catching the error. Definitely drop Toughness for PBS; Rapid Shot is granted at Ranger 2:

Monk feats: Power Attack, Precision, Zen Archery
Wizard feats: Quicken, Mental Toughness, Extend (for Displacement/Haste)
Heroic feats: Master of Forms, Improved Crit: Bludgeon, Improved Crit: Ranged, Cleave, Great Cleave, Precise Shot, Point Blank Shot
Epic feats: 21 Overwhelming Critical, 24 Manyshot, 26: Toughness, 27 Epic Damage Reduction, 28: Toughness

Why Precision? It is a stance and not usable with Power attack on.
Zen archery although good since it makes bows centered weapons it needs a wisdom of 13...i dont think it is doable without a +5 wis tome which gets late in the levelling process even if you have one. Moreover i suppose it is a Strength based build since i see Overwhelming critical in the feat list. I made one on paper but i have a headache...here are the reasons why:

12 wiz/ 6 Monk / 2???
12 wiz give you undead form and level 6 spells Tensers and Reconstruct so very usable if being warforged too
6 monk give you many things and Quarterstaff line dmg

Last 2 levels are very crucial since you have a lot of options. If you get 2 ranger you make your life easy with the 2 granted feats (bow strength and rapid shot) which bring you closer to manyshot. If you go druid you get rams might (2str and 1dmg) and Shilellah (1[w] with Quarterstaffs...) and thats a really interesting option. I dont know here what problems may arise with alignment issues please shed some light here.. These 2 options are strength based. If you go 2 rogue for acrobat tree and more dps with quarterstaffs and some interesting things with trip, sneak and so on i think you must focus on dexterity and not in strength. I have not gone deep into this option since i dont know if taking acrobat quarterstaff line will stack with hensin mystic line and if i must then probably go 5 monk/ 3 rogue or the other way around (5 rogue/ 3 monk). Of course with this option you forget overwhelming critical...

Please we all need your opinions and constructive criticism and feedback.

[Lurzifer]

Hi,

wanted to step by to inform that the arrival has been postponed because the TWF Juggernaut came in between.

:P

Haek

[Lurzifer]

Hi,

wanted to step by to inform that the arrival has been postponed because the TWF Juggernaut came in between.

:P

Haek

Build finished mid next week, first LR done Tuesday

[jskinner937]

Why Precision? It is a stance and not usable with Power attack on.
Zen archery although good since it makes bows centered weapons it needs a wisdom of 13...i dont think it is doable without a +5 wis tome which gets late in the levelling process even if you have one. Moreover i suppose it is a Strength based build since i see Overwhelming critical in the feat list. I made one on paper but i have a headache...here are the reasons why:

12 wiz/ 6 Monk / 2???
12 wiz give you undead form and level 6 spells Tensers and Reconstruct so very usable if being warforged too
6 monk give you many things and Quarterstaff line dmg

Last 2 levels are very crucial since you have a lot of options. If you get 2 ranger you make your life easy with the 2 granted feats (bow strength and rapid shot) which bring you closer to manyshot. If you go druid you get rams might (2str and 1dmg) and Shilellah (1[w] with Quarterstaffs...) and thats a really interesting option. I dont know here what problems may arise with alignment issues please shed some light here.. These 2 options are strength based. If you go 2 rogue for acrobat tree and more dps with quarterstaffs and some interesting things with trip, sneak and so on i think you must focus on dexterity and not in strength. I have not gone deep into this option since i dont know if taking acrobat quarterstaff line will stack with hensin mystic line and if i must then probably go 5 monk/ 3 rogue or the other way around (5 rogue/ 3 monk). Of course with this option you forget overwhelming critical...

Please we all need your opinions and constructive criticism and feedback.

Because precision is a ranged stance and is usable with precise or imp precise shot, while power attack does nothing for ranged.

[Skavenaps]

Because precision is a ranged stance and is usable with precise or imp precise shot, while power attack does nothing for ranged.

no its not.

http://ddowiki.com/page/Precision

Precision its a MELEE stance. PRECISE SHOOT gives you a stance that buffs ranged dmg by 30% if stand still.

[jalont]

no its not.

http://ddowiki.com/page/Precision

Precision its a MELEE stance. PRECISE SHOOT gives you a stance that buffs ranged dmg by 30% if stand still.

Precision effects ranged. Precision can be used while in IPS or Archer's Focus stance.

[Skavenaps]

Precision effects ranged. Precision can be used while in IPS or Archer's Focus stance.

effects or no, its not the point. You cant combine power attack + precision cause both are labeled as melee stance.

[jalont]

effects or no, its not the point. You cant combine power attack + precision cause both are labeled as melee stance.

This is true, but isn't what you were replying to. The person you quoted was absolutely correct. The only reason Power Attack is taken is because it's a prereq for cleave and GC.

[voodoogroves]

I'm going w/ Heavy Draw, personally.

At least, that's my next ranged build to play with.

[jskinner937]

effects or no, its not the point. You cant combine power attack + precision cause both are labeled as melee stance.

Let me clarify...power attack only works with melee...precision works with melee and ranged. So if you were shooting arrows, PA does nothing while Precision is very useful. Make sense?

[DanteEnFuego]

So long as it doesn't involve Bot Fly lancing videos...

[whereispowderedsilve]

I am sure Haek is super busy! *but* hopefully he will get around to posting the build! Keep up the great work! Cheers! :P! !

The anticipation is killing us! ! !

[Maelodic]

I am very curious, so I am bumping this just to build more suspense.

[kendo]

darn you Maelodic !!!

got super excited when I saw this thread had a new post, thought for sure it was Haek with the new build.

[whereispowderedsilve]

A nice friendly bump! /tongue in cheek Quit slacking Haek!!11(Totally joking!) >><<! Lolz! :P! ! ! That aside, hope everything is going well & I hope your ok! Cheers! :P! ! !

[Perkeless]

My guess for Phantom Lancer. Had to rename it to Mystic Lancer because of the enchantments
Didn't think about enchantments much because I'm going to TR into this tomorrow so I'll give more thoughts for enchantments while testin this build. Now those are just some points thrown somewhere

Mystic Lancer
Level 28 Lawful Neutral Warforged Male
(5 Monk \ 4 Ranger \ 11 Wizard \ 8 Epic) 
Hit Points: 412
Spell Points: 1505 
BAB: 12\12\17\22
Fortitude: 18
Reflex: 14
Will: 14

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats         Base Stats         Modified Stats
(36 Point)       (Level 1)          (Level 28)           (Level 28)
Strength             16                 26                   28
Dexterity            13                 17                   17
Constitution         17                 21                   24
Intelligence         16                 20                   20
Wisdom                9                 13                   13
Charisma              6                 10                   10

Tomes Used
+4 Tome of Strength used at level 15
+4 Tome of Dexterity used at level 15
+4 Tome of Constitution used at level 15
+4 Tome of Intelligence used at level 15
+4 Tome of Wisdom used at level 15
+4 Tome of Charisma used at level 15

Level 1 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Choose one
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot


Level 2 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Power Attack


Level 3 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Cleave
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Two Handed Fighting


Level 4 (Monk)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Monk Path) Path of Harmonious Balance: Fists of Light


Level 5 (Monk)


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


Level 7 (Ranger)


Level 8 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 9 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Handed Fighting


Level 10 (Wizard)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Quicken Spell


Level 11 (Wizard)


Level 12 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Bludgeoning Weapons


Level 13 (Wizard)


Level 14 (Wizard)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Extend Spell


Level 15 (Wizard)
Feat: (Selected) Manyshot


Level 16 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 17 (Wizard)


Level 18 (Wizard)
Feat: (Selected) Zen Archery


Level 19 (Wizard)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Choose one 


Level 20 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 21 (Wizard)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Handed Fighting


Level 22 (Wizard)


Level 23 (Wizard)


Level 24 (Wizard)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons


Level 25 (Wizard)


Level 26 (Wizard)
Feat: (Selected) Perfect Two Handed Fighting

Level 27 (Wizard)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Overwhelming Critical


Level 28 (Wizard)
Feat: (Selected) Choose one
Enhancement: Warforged - Improved Fortification (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warforged - Warforged Constitution (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warforged - Improved Fortification (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warforged - Warforged Constitution (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warforged - Mechanist (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warforged - Mechanist (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Warforged - Mechanist (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Warforged - Construct Stability (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warforged - Improved Power Attack (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warforged - Improved Power Attack (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Warforged - Improved Power Attack (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Far Shot (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Stealthy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Tendon Cut (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Tendon Cut (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Tendon Cut (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Damage Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Damage Boost (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Damage Boost (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Riddle of Fire (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Staff Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Way of the Patient Tortoise (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Staff Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Quick Strike (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Quick Strike (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Quick Strike (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Fists of Iron (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Contemplation (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Staff Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Lighting the Candle (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Lighting the Candle (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Lighting the Candle (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Strength (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Staff Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Strength (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Staff Specialization (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Ninja Spy (Mnk) - Ninja Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Ninja Spy (Mnk) - Acrobatic (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Ninja Spy (Mnk) - Acrobatic (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Ninja Spy (Mnk) - Acrobatic (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Bastion of Purity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Difficulty at the Beginning (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Reed in the Wind (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Reed in the Wind (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Reed in the Wind (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Iron Skin (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Iron Skin (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Iron Skin (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Constitution (Rank 1)