Radiant Purple Nightmare - TWF Melee Cleric

[Stratimics]

Hello everyone,

Let me present to you a build that I got inspired to do after my Friend TR'ed into the Radiant Titan build (https://forums-old.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=427304) by Sirgog.
This build is centered around Charisma and uses it for everything - Atk/Dmg, Saves, Bursts and UMD for example.
The main weapons, as the title says, is a pair of Nightmares. (http://ddowiki.com/page/Item:Nightmare,_the_Fallen_Moon)
HP regeneration should be pretty nice while having Cleric Aura on and dual-wielding weapons with Vampirism.

Ladies, gentlemen and warforged; I give to you
Radiant Purple Nightmare

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Larendelee Dimond Soul
Level 28 Lawful Good Purple Dragon Knight Male
(1 Fighter \ 2 Paladin \ 17 Cleric \ 8 Epic) 
Hit Points: 385
Spell Points: 1270 
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 31
Reflex: 20
Will: 24

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats         Base Stats         Modified Stats
(36 Point)       (Level 1)          (Level 28)           (Level 28)
Strength             13                 15                   15
Dexterity            14                 17                   17
Constitution         14                 17                   18
Intelligence          8                 10                   10
Wisdom               11                 13                   14
Charisma             18                 30                   33

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
+1 Tome of Wisdom used at level 3
+1 Tome of Charisma used at level 3
+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 Dexterity used at level 11
+3 Tome of Constitution used at level 11
+5 Tome of Charisma used at level 19

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills        Base Skills        Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)          (Level 28)          (Level 28)
Balance               3                  9                   17
Bluff                 4                 11                   19
Concentration         2                  4                   15
Diplomacy             4                 11                   22
Disable Device       n/a                n/a                   n/a
Haggle                4                 11                   19
Heal                  0                 25                   36
Hide                  2                  3                   11
Intimidate            4                 11                   19
Jump                  1                  2                   10
Listen                0                  2                   10
Move Silently         2                  3                   11
Open Lock             n/a               n/a                  n/a
Perform               n/a              n/a                   n/a
Repair               -1                  0                    8
Search               -1                  0                    8
Spellcraft           -1                  1                    9
Spot                  0                  2                   10
Swim                  1                  2                   10
Tumble                3                  4                   12
Use Magic Device      6                 22                   30

Level 1 (Fighter)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2)
Feat: (Human Bonus) Cleave
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Bastard Sword
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Favored Soul
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Monk
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 2 (Cleric)
Skill: Heal (+2)
Feat: (Deity) Favored by Amaunator


Level 3 (Cleric)
Skill: Heal (+2)
Feat: (Selected) Empower Healing Spell


Level 4 (Cleric)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Heal (+2)


Level 5 (Cleric)
Skill: Heal (+2)


Level 6 (Cleric)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Great Cleave


Level 7 (Cleric)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 8 (Cleric)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 9 (Cleric)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Maximize Spell


Level 10 (Cleric)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 11 (Cleric)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 12 (Cleric)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Quicken Spell


Level 13 (Cleric)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 14 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 15 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Two Weapon Fighting


Level 16 (Cleric)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 17 (Cleric)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 18 (Cleric)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Weapon Fighting


Level 19 (Cleric)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 20 (Cleric)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Enhancement: Purple Dragon Knight - Human Versatility: Damage Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Purple Dragon Knight - Human Adaptability: Wisdom (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Purple Dragon Knight - Human Versatility: Saves Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Purple Dragon Knight - Human Adaptability: Constitution (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Purple Dragon Knight - Cormyrean Knight Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Purple Dragon Knight - Action Surge: Charisma (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Purple Dragon Knight - Action Surge: Charisma (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Purple Dragon Knight - Action Surge: Charisma (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Purple Dragon Knight - Improved Recovery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Purple Dragon Knight - Improved Recovery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Purple Dragon Knight - Improved Recovery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Kensei Focus: Heavy Blades (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Haste Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Haste Boost (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Haste Boost (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Divine Disciple (Clr) - Divine Emissary of Light (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Divine Disciple (Clr) - Spell Points (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Divine Disciple (Clr) - Spell Points (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Divine Disciple (Clr) - Spell Points (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Healing Domain (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Pacifism (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Positive Energy Burst (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Improved Empower Healing (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Extra Turning (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Extra Turning (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Extra Turning (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Altruism (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Altruism (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Altruism (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Improved Turning (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Improved Turning (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Improved Turning (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Intense Healing (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Intense Healing (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Intense Healing (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Charisma (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Endless Turning (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Endless Turning (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Endless Turning (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Incredible Healing (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Incredible Healing (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Incredible Healing (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Charisma (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Positive Energy Aura (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Radiant Servant (Clr) - Cure Focus (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Smite Foe (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Resilience of Battle (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Toughness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Toughness (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Toughness (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Sacred Touch (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Sacred Touch (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Wall of Steel (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Wall of Steel (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Wall of Steel (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Charisma (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Knight of the Chalice (Pal) - Fiendslayer I (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Knight of the Chalice (Pal) - Extra Turning (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Knight of the Chalice (Pal) - Extra Turning (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Knight of the Chalice (Pal) - Extra Turning (Rank 3)


Level 21 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Weapon Fighting


Level 22 (Epic)


Level 23 (Epic)


Level 24 (Epic)
Ability Raise: CHA
Feat: (Selected) Empower Spell


Level 25 (Epic)


Level 26 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Epic Destiny: Perfect Two Weapon Fighting


Level 27 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Blinding Speed


Level 28 (Epic)
Ability Raise: CHA
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Epic Destiny: Epic Spell Power: Positive

I'm not sure yet what Feat to take at level 27, suggestions are welcome.

I haven't tested it yet, but I'm going to TR into it soon.
Comments? Ideas? Share them!

PS. My first posted build.

[Cardo]

Well, haven't myself made a charisma based melee, but that looks interesting. Hopefully it's also viable, as I have to run with you

[Stratimics]

Just did my 20th Shroud, so ready to TR now.
...Well, except for that TR Cache that needs to be cleared.

If anyone got any last minute suggestions, I'm all ears.

[XL_Jockey]

One of the issues I have with my 12Clr/6Ftr/2Pal Radiant Tank is that for some foes there are no good slashing weapons to use. The Truthful One is a good example. This means that I sometimes will reset my enhancements for Divine Might so I can use various weapons instead of being locked into just 4.

[Stratimics]

Got my last Shroud done (with the help of a few cards and a Raid Timer Bypass Hourglass ) and I'm now a level 15 PDK.

Here's a Screenshot taken an hour after my TR:




I will (maybe ) try to keep you posted on how it works out.

[Stratimics]

Here comes the one-and-a-half-year-update!
Yesterday I got my character to level 20, so I thought it would be a good moment to give a little update to my build.
I used a Lesser Reincarnation because of all the major updates that have impacted the game in many a way since I planned my build.
The most important change I've done to the build is going from TWF to SWF with an orb.
The main DPS weapon I've planned to use is the new Epic Spinal Tap - although Nightmare is still a good option. The best orbs currently for this build are Epic Blazing Sun or a TF orb.

With the new PRR system that came out when I TR'd into this build (MRR didn't even exist then) and with other big changes that have taken hold, I'm open to any new suggestions on how to optimize the build. I've chosen to take Ameliorating Strike, so, that + Aura + Vampirism should be some pretty good HP regeneration - although it probably won't be enough on EE.

IMO, a good idea for keeping your health bar mostly red on EE is Renewal (obviously only works while running in US).
With Sightless and Epic Blazing Sun (and any EPLs you got) you can get your PRR to 100+.

So, here's the current build: (could be enhanced with better tomes)

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 04.25.04
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Larendelee Dimond Soul
Level 28 Lawful Good Purple Dragon Knight Female
(1 Fighter \ 2 Paladin \ 17 Cleric \ 8 Epic) 
Hit Points: 521
Spell Points: 1270 
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 32
Reflex: 16
Will: 22

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(36 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 28)
Strength             13                    15
Dexterity             8                    11
Constitution         17                    22
Intelligence          9                    12
Wisdom                9                    12
Charisma             18                    31

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 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

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 28)
Balance               1                    15
Bluff                 4                    18
Concentration         3                    17
Diplomacy             4                    36
Disable Device       n/a                    n/a
Haggle                4                    18
Heal                 -1                    36
Hide                 -1                     8
Intimidate            4                    18
Jump                  1                    10
Listen               -1                     9
Move Silently        -1                     8
Open Lock            n/a                    n/a
Perform               n/a                  n/a
Repair               -1                    10
Search               -1                     9
Spellcraft           -1                     9
Spot                 -1                     9
Swim                  1                    10
Tumble               n/a                    n/a
Use Magic Device      6                    29

Level 1 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Bastard Sword
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Favored Soul
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Monk
Feat: (Human Bonus) Single Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 2 (Cleric)
Feat: (Deity) Favored by Amaunator


Level 3 (Cleric)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 4 (Cleric)


Level 5 (Cleric)


Level 6 (Cleric)
Feat: (Selected) Quicken Spell


Level 7 (Cleric)


Level 8 (Cleric)


Level 9 (Cleric)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Single Weapon Fighting


Level 10 (Cleric)


Level 11 (Cleric)


Level 12 (Cleric)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 13 (Cleric)


Level 14 (Paladin)


Level 15 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Single Weapon Fighting


Level 16 (Cleric)


Level 17 (Cleric)


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


Level 19 (Cleric)


Level 20 (Cleric)


Level 21 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Overwhelming Critical


Level 22 (Epic)


Level 23 (Epic)


Level 24 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Epic Toughness


Level 25 (Epic)


Level 26 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Martial Sphere: Perfect Single Weapon Fighting


Level 27 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Epic Fortitude


Level 28 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Primal Sphere: Perfect Two Handed Fighting

Enchancements:

[Xxyyn]

Would like to hear how things are going now.

[Stratimics]

It feels like yesterday, but today it's 2 years, 2 months and 2 days exactly since my original post and I have finally hit level 30!

Here's proof:



The build has been performing quite nicely. Nothing really to write home about - especially with my poor gear - but it's completely viable even after two years, if someone wants give it a try!
Going to TR into a Warlock once a get a few loose ends tied up.