Kent's custom Character Builds

[Tarnredaxe]

So I have been asked about this build many times and now that the Monk pass is coming I am going to post it as is and then again after the pass to see how it affects one of my strongest builds ya I love this guy. So thank you all this one was for one of you to begin with but I fell in love with it!
In bigger or tougher fights I scroll tenser's
Str - 54
Dex - 36
Con - 56
AC - 167
and this is also with out Power of the forge going wich is +10 more AC, +10 PRR, +4 saving throws and some other things too but that is only for 20 sec when needed
I also don't have all the best gear but working on it
love this L green steal don't hit that hard for base damage

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Level 30 Lawful Good Bladeforged Male
(4 Fighter \ 12 Monk \ 4 Wizard \ 10 Epic) 
Hit Points: 441
Spell Points: 270 
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 21
Reflex: 19
Will: 19

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats         Base Stats         Modified Stats
(34 Point)       (Level 1)          (Level 30)           (Level 30)
Strength             14                 26                   26
Dexterity            13                 20                   20
Constitution         14                 20                   20
Intelligence         14                 20                   20
Wisdom               14                 20                   22
Charisma              8                 14                   14

Tomes Used
+6 Tome of Strength used at level 1 \par +6 Tome of Dexterity used at level 1 \par +6 Tome of Constitution used at level 1 \par +6 Tome of Intelligence used at level 1 \par +6 Tome of Wisdom used at level 1 \par +6 Tome of Charisma used at level 1 \par 
                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills        Base Skills        Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)          (Level 30)          (Level 30)
Balance               4                 30                   35
Bluff                 0                 10                   12
Concentration         4                 37                   42
Diplomacy             0                 10                   12
Disable Device        n/a              n/a                   n/a
Haggle                0                 11                   13
Heal                  0                 13                   19
Hide                  0                 10                   15
Intimidate            2                 38                   40
Jump                  4                 26                   34
Listen                0                 10                   16
Move Silently         0                 10                   15
Open Lock             n/a              n/a                   n/a
Perform               n/a              n/a                   n/a
Repair                2                 30                   35
Search                0                 10                   15
Spellcraft            0                 11                   16
Spot                  0                 10                   16
Swim                  0                 10                   18
Tumble                n/a               11                   16
Use Magic Device      2                 21                   23

Level 1 (Monk)
Skill: Balance (+4)
Skill: Concentration (+4)
Skill: Intimidate (+2)
Skill: Jump (+4)
Skill: Repair (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2)
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Bard
Feat: (Selected) Stunning Blow
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Stunning Fist


Level 2 (Monk)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Repair (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Dodge


Level 3 (Monk)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Repair (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Mobility
Feat: (Monk Path) Path of Harmonious Balance: Fists of Light


Level 4 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Repair (+3)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Extend Spell


Level 5 (Monk)
Skill: Balance (+2)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 6 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Repair (+3)
Feat: (Selected) Two Weapon Fighting


Level 7 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1.5)


Level 8 (Monk)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 9 (Monk)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Combat Expertise
Feat: (Selected) Spring Attack


Level 10 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+5)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Whirlwind Attack


Level 11 (Fighter)
Skill: Intimidate (+3)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Two Weapon Fighting


Level 12 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+3)
Skill: Repair (+2)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Bludgeoning Weapons


Level 13 (Monk)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 14 (Monk)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1.5)


Level 15 (Monk)
Skill: Balance (+4)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Quicken Spell


Level 16 (Monk)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+4)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 17 (Monk)
Skill: Balance (+2)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 18 (Monk)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+6)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Grandmaster of Forms


Level 19 (Fighter)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+2)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 20 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Repair (+3)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Two Weapon Fighting


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


Level 22 (Epic)


Level 23 (Epic)


Level 24 (Epic)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Improved Martial Arts


Level 25 (Epic)


Level 26 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Arcane Sphere: Epic Mage Armor


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


Level 28 (Epic)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Primal Sphere: Perfect Two Weapon Fighting


Level 29 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Martial Sphere: Tactician


Level 30 (Epic)
Feat: (Legendary) Scion of the Astral Plane
Feat: (Selected) Tacticle Training
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Improved Fortification (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Mechanist (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Mechanist (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Communion of Scribing (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Communion of Scribing (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Communion of Scribing (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Warforged Tactics (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Warforged Tactics (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Warforged Tactics (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Fearsome Presence (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Communion of Handling (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Weapon Attachment (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Power of the Forge (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Bastion of Purity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Protection from Tainted Creatures (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Iron Hand (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Argent Fist (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Deft Strikes (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Deft Strikes (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Deft Strikes (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Exemplar (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Exemplar (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Exemplar (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) - Fists of Iron (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Conditioning (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Conditioning (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Conditioning (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Wisdom (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Instinctive Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Wisdom (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Violence Begets Violence (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Empty Hand Mastery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Eldritch Strike (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Mage Armor (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Mage Armor (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Mage Armor (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Battlemage (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Shield (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Shield (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Shield (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Kensei Focus: Martial Arts (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Extra Action Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Haste Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Haste Boost (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Haste Boost (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Toughness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Stalwart Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Durable Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Durable Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Durable Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Threatening Countenance (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Agent of Good (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Harper Enchantment (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Traveler's Toughness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Traveler's Toughness (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Know The Angles (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Know The Angles (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Know The Angles (Rank 3)

Well this is before the Monk pass lets see what it will be after.
Here is after with all the same gear:
so better AC, PRR, and Saves. The base Weapon damage is lowered to d6, but the crit range and multiplier gets a +1
The best thing is now that Jade Strike, and Tomb of Jade get your +'s to stunning they work and are worth getting

Ok so i am finally trying this build out. How do i get the 1st level to be a monk when the bladeforged must take Pally as its 1st level?? i know i have to use a +1 heart of wood to change it but i 1st have to level up to 15 and i cant take 4 classes so whats the level progression before i change that 1st level??

[Kentpb]

Ok so i am finally trying this build out. How do i get the 1st level to be a monk when the bladeforged must take Pally as its 1st level?? i know i have to use a +1 heart of wood to change it but i 1st have to level up to 15 and i cant take 4 classes so whats the level progression before i change that 1st level??

no no oh boy hope you did not go to lev 15. you do not have to lev up to 15 if you do your buming what you need to do is as soon as you refuse training is go get your +1 heart out of the bank or buy it what ever then go right to the reincarnation grove and at that point +1 tr the pally out for the monk at that point you will have no pally levels and can do the build as posted

[Tarnredaxe]

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ok so i fixed my mistake with the classes. but during the enhancement tree selection there seems to be a problem with the way you have the Bladeforged tree built.

Improved Fort = 1 AP
2 ranks of Mechanist = 2 AP

there isn't enough AP spent to move up to the next tier what am i missing?

[Kentpb]

weird it wouldnt let me do that when i tried earlier it kept telling me i had experience points that needed to be spent before i could reincarnate again. so i built up to level 9 following the guide making level 1 pally ><

any suggestions on how to fix my mess???

if i take 5 levels of pally instead of the 4 levels of fighter and 1 monk level a +5 heart would fix the problem correct??

ok don't do anything I will post a fix in the morning got to bed it will be fighter lev 1 with the +1 heart just so I got it right so you now have lev 1 pally and then you did the build up to lev 9 as posted just one less monk lev ? or did you move all the levels up ? right can work with that. but ya don't know what happened there I got monk lev 1 just as it is posted and so did 3 of my guildies but I got you will be the same in the end just your fighter levels will be leater.
Just to be sure list you level progression for me so I get the fix right

[Tarnredaxe]

ok don't do anything I will post a fix in the morning got to bed it will be fighter lev 1 with the +1 heart just so I got it right so you now have lev 1 pally and then you did the build up to lev 9 as posted just one less monk lev ? or did you move all the levels up ? right can work with that. but ya don't know what happened there I got monk lev 1 just as it is posted and so did 3 of my guildies but I got you will be the same in the end just your fighter levels will be leater.
Just to be sure list you level progression for me so I get the fix right

I sorted out the level progression problem. However look at my updated post above about the Enhancement trees. There seems to be a problem in the Bladeforged tree.

[Kentpb]

I sorted out the level progression problem. However look at my updated post above about the Enhancement trees. There seems to be a problem in the Bladeforged tree.

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Enhancement: Bladeforged - Improved Fortification (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Mechanist (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Mechanist (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Mechanist (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Inscribed Armor (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Communion of Scribing (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Communion of Scribing (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Communion of Scribing (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Warforged Tactics (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Warforged Tactics (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Warforged Tactics (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Fearsome Presence (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Communion of Handling (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Weapon Attachment (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Bastion of Purity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Protection from Tainted Creatures (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Iron Hand (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Argent Fist (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Difficulty at the Beginning (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Deft Strikes (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Deft Strikes (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Deft Strikes (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Ki Shout (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Lifting the Veil (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Smite Tainted Creature (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Iron Skin (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Iron Skin (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Iron Skin (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Fists of Iron (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Restoring the Balance (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Jade Strike (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Wisdom (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - The Receptive Earth (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Tomb of Jade (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Instinctive Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Wisdom (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Empty Hand Mastery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Violence Begets Violence (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Meditation of War (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Eldritch Strike (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Mage Armor (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Mage Armor (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Mage Armor (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Battlemage (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Shield (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Shield (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Shield (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Kensei Focus: Martial Arts (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Haste Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Haste Boost (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Haste Boost (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Agent of Good (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Harper Enchantment (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Traveler's Toughness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Traveler's Toughness (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Know The Angles (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Know The Angles (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Know The Angles (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Toughness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Stalwart Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Durable Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Durable Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Durable Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Stalwart Defensive Mastery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Riddle of Fire (Rank 1)

Sense that was posted some things have changed first Mechanist cost 2 per tier before now only 1 which is why you did not have enough to get to Communion of Scribing the big change is before Meditation of War was counted as a defence stance and could not be run with Stalwart Defense now it can so nice. So here is what the trees look like now.

[Wanker]

Well going any less then 14 sorc you lose lev 7 spell which in and of itself would be no big deal nothing to important there but then your electric loop and sonic blast sla when heightened would lose out and not taking tier 5 Air you will miss Lightning Bolt SLA big lose there. that is posted for Osama91 as a first life no tome build I liked the idea so much I did one for me but as i had all +6 tomes (need at least + 4 str tome to get to 13 str by lev 15 without actually investing in str more then 1 point for PA) and 3rd life I went 14 sorc / 4 bard / 2 fig and slipped in PA & cleave love to run in LD.
As to going elf well ya you could still get cha to dam from Swash but if you run he & ee you are going to see a big loss in DPS for melee from glancing blows .
I use electric loop, and sonic blast to daze not a true stun as you don't get the extra dam form helpless and they come to on first hit still good to slow the mob, but I do use Soundburst heightened so cast as a lev 7 spell and that is a true stun with all the nice helpless +'s to dam and they don't wake up when you hit them so nice even twisted in the epic one so I got it going off more often love it.
that all said elf could be worked around accuracy items will be your friend
Tell me what you think about what I said here and I will work one up with your past life list and tomes if any. elf or PDK after you think it over


P.S. as this is my 2nd time through with this build ( yah loved it ) and had 1 sorc life already so my Envo DC's look nicer then a first life so my view of the build might be different then a first life would be and I am thinking of playing around with the AP to get Armorer (Gain Medium Armor Proficiency and the ability to cast arcane spells in medium armor without arcane spell failure) for better AC and prr but did not on my first time through and it was fine but some thing to think about

Thank you for the quick reply and help! You're all over these builds!

I have 3 sorc, 3 wiz, 3 fvs, 2 cleric past lives and completionist. I also have the full set of +7 tomes and epic completionist--this is my main character I've been playing since I started DDO. I've always been partial to elf; so, I mostly play Drow for casters due to the stat bonuses. I've wanted to try a bladesinger build with effective melee and casting. I've always been partial to electricity. So, this seems like a perfect build.

You mention glancing blows, but are running SWF. Is that from cleave? The only reason I was thinking Bard 5 was for the instakill on-top of all that stunning and the improved crit from teir 5 swashbuckler. You're feeling the lightning bolt SLA is worth it? I never used Lightning bolt that much. Electric Loop and Chain lightning were my favorites when running a pure Air Sorc. So, that's why I was looking at Tier 5 Swash over Air and trading one level of Sorc for Bard.

Thoughts and thanks again!

[Tarnredaxe]

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Enhancement: Bladeforged - Improved Fortification (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Mechanist (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Mechanist (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Mechanist (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Inscribed Armor (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Communion of Scribing (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Communion of Scribing (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Communion of Scribing (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Warforged Tactics (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Warforged Tactics (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Warforged Tactics (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Fearsome Presence (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Communion of Handling (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Bladeforged - Weapon Attachment (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Bastion of Purity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Protection from Tainted Creatures (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Iron Hand (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Argent Fist (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Difficulty at the Beginning (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Deft Strikes (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Deft Strikes (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Deft Strikes (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Ki Shout (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Lifting the Veil (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Smite Tainted Creature (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Iron Skin (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Iron Skin (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Iron Skin (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Fists of Iron (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Restoring the Balance (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Jade Strike (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Wisdom (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - The Receptive Earth (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Tomb of Jade (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Instinctive Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Wisdom (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Empty Hand Mastery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Violence Begets Violence (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Shintao (Mnk) - Meditation of War (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Eldritch Strike (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Mage Armor (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Mage Armor (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Mage Armor (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Battlemage (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Shield (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Shield (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Wiz) - Improved Shield (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Kensei Focus: Martial Arts (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Haste Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Haste Boost (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Haste Boost (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Agent of Good (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Harper Enchantment (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Traveler's Toughness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Traveler's Toughness (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Know The Angles (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Know The Angles (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Know The Angles (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Toughness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Stalwart Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Durable Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Durable Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Durable Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Stalwart Defensive Mastery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Henshin Mystic (Mnk) - Riddle of Fire (Rank 1)

Sense that was posted some things have changed first Mechanist cost 2 per tier before now only 1 which is why you did not have enough to get to Communion of Scribing the big change is before Meditation of War was counted as a defence stance and could not be run with Stalwart Defense now it can so nice. So here is what the trees look like now.

You sir are a gentleman and a DDO Scholar

[Kentpb]

Thank you for the quick reply and help! You're all over these builds!

I have 3 sorc, 3 wiz, 3 fvs, 2 cleric past lives and completionist. I also have the full set of +7 tomes and epic completionist--this is my main character I've been playing since I started DDO. I've always been partial to elf; so, I mostly play Drow for casters due to the stat bonuses. I've wanted to try a bladesinger build with effective melee and casting. I've always been partial to electricity. So, this seems like a perfect build.

You mention glancing blows, but are running SWF. Is that from cleave? The only reason I was thinking Bard 5 was for the instakill on-top of all that stunning and the improved crit from teir 5 swashbuckler. You're feeling the lightning bolt SLA is worth it? I never used Lightning bolt that much. Electric Loop and Chain lightning were my favorites when running a pure Air Sorc. So, that's why I was looking at Tier 5 Swash over Air and trading one level of Sorc for Bard.

Thoughts and thanks again!

ok then your trees might look more like this..

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Enhancement: Elf - Elven Accuracy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Spellsinger (Brd) - Spellsinger (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Spellsinger (Brd) - Music of the Sewers (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Spellsinger (Brd) - Sonic Blast (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Spellsinger (Brd) - Sonic Blast (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Spellsinger (Brd) - Sonic Blast (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Spellsinger (Brd) - Charlatan (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Spellsinger (Brd) - Violet Marigold Crown (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warchanter (Brd) - Skaldic Constitution (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warchanter (Brd) - Rough and Ready (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warchanter (Brd) - Rough and Ready (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Warchanter (Brd) - Rough and Ready (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Confidence (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Swashbuckling (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - On Your Toes (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Appalling Diatribe (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Appalling Diatribe (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Appalling Diatribe (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Action Boost: Doublestrike (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Action Boost: Doublestrike (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Action Boost: Doublestrike (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Elegant Footwork (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Skirmisher (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Resonant Arms (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Resonant Arms (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Smooth Flourishes (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Charisma (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - On the Mark (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - On the Mark (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Low Blow (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Charisma (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Coupe De Grace (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Exploit Weaknesses (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Kensei Focus: Light Blades (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Kensei Weapon Specialization: Light 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: Air Savant (Sor) - Air Savant (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Air Affinity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Greater Air Affinity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Conduction (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Shocking Grasp (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Shocking Grasp (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Shocking Grasp (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - One with the Storm (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - One with the Storm (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Spell Critical: Electric (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electrocution (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electrocution (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electrocution (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Spell Critical: Electric II (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Spell Critical: Electric III (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Charisma (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electric Loop (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electric Loop (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electric Loop (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Spell Critical: Electric IV (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Charisma (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Ftr) - To the Fore! (Rank 1)

I live by each to there own and play the way you want that said yah that looks like it will work too
oh and I meant Grazing hit not glancing blows my bad do to not having Cha to hit and going with Str

[Wanker]

ok then your trees might look more like this..

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Enhancement: Elf - Elven Accuracy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Spellsinger (Brd) - Spellsinger (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Spellsinger (Brd) - Music of the Sewers (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Spellsinger (Brd) - Sonic Blast (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Spellsinger (Brd) - Sonic Blast (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Spellsinger (Brd) - Sonic Blast (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Spellsinger (Brd) - Charlatan (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Spellsinger (Brd) - Violet Marigold Crown (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warchanter (Brd) - Skaldic Constitution (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warchanter (Brd) - Rough and Ready (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warchanter (Brd) - Rough and Ready (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Warchanter (Brd) - Rough and Ready (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Confidence (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Swashbuckling (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - On Your Toes (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Appalling Diatribe (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Appalling Diatribe (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Appalling Diatribe (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Action Boost: Doublestrike (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Action Boost: Doublestrike (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Action Boost: Doublestrike (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Elegant Footwork (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Skirmisher (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Resonant Arms (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Resonant Arms (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Smooth Flourishes (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Charisma (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - On the Mark (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - On the Mark (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Low Blow (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Charisma (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Coupe De Grace (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Swashbuckler (Brd) - Exploit Weaknesses (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Kensei Focus: Light Blades (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Kensei Weapon Specialization: Light 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: Air Savant (Sor) - Air Savant (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Air Affinity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Greater Air Affinity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Conduction (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Shocking Grasp (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Shocking Grasp (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Shocking Grasp (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - One with the Storm (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - One with the Storm (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Spell Critical: Electric (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electrocution (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electrocution (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electrocution (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Spell Critical: Electric II (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Spell Critical: Electric III (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Charisma (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electric Loop (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electric Loop (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electric Loop (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Spell Critical: Electric IV (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Charisma (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Ftr) - To the Fore! (Rank 1)

I live by each to there own and play the way you want that said yah that looks like it will work too
oh and I meant Grazing hit not glancing blows my bad do to not having Cha to hit and going with Str

Thanks much!
Quick question: for the first three feats (fighter lvl 1 and 2), do you think power attack, swf, and cleave or swf, shield mastery, and precision?

i'll give it a try next life!

[Kentpb]

Thanks much!
Quick question: for the first three feats (fighter lvl 1 and 2), do you think power attack, swf, and cleave or swf, shield mastery, and precision?

i'll give it a try next life!

well with you going str to hit I would go precision PA would just compound your loss to +'s to hit

[Wanker]

well with you going str to hit I would go precision PA would just compound your loss to +'s to hit

great point; thanks again

[Kentpb]

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Level 18 Lawful Good Gnome Male
(18 Artificer) 
Hit Points: 184
Spell Points: 935 
BAB: 13\13\18\23
Fortitude: 8
Reflex: 10
Will: 10

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats         Base Stats         Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)          (Level 18)           (Level 18)
Strength              6                  6                    6
Dexterity            18                 19                   19
Constitution         14                 14                   14
Intelligence         18                 21                   24
Wisdom                8                  8                    8
Charisma              8                  8                    8

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills        Base Skills        Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)          (Level 18)          (Level 18)
Balance               0                  1                    5
Bluff                 0                  1                    0
Concentration         4                 22                   24
Diplomacy             0                  1                    0
Disable Device        4                 22                   29
Haggle                2                  3                    2
Heal                  2                 11.5                 10.5
Hide                  4                  5                    9
Intimidate            0                  1                    0
Jump                  2                 11.5                  9.5
Listen                0                  1                    0
Move Silently         0                  1                    5
Open Lock             4                 22                   26
Perform               n/a               n/a                   n/a
Repair                0                  1                    8
Search                4                 22                   29
Spellcraft            4                 22                   29
Spot                  0                  1                    0
Swim                  0                  1                   -1
Tumble                n/a                6.5                 10.5
Use Magic Device      6                 25                   24

Level 1 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+4)
Skill: Disable Device (+4)
Skill: Heal (+2)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Skill: Open Lock (+4)
Skill: Search (+4)
Skill: Spellcraft (+4)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4)
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Construct Mastery
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Knowledge: Scrolls
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Great Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Repeating Heavy Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Repeating Light Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Gnomish Proficiences
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Inscribe Artificer Scroll
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Magical Training
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Light Hammer
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Throwing Hammer
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Warhammer
Feat: (Automatic) Medium Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Rapid Reload
Feat: (Automatic) Revive Iron Defender
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Small Size Bonus
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Trapfinding
Feat: (Automatic) Unleash Iron Defender


Level 2 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Craft Mastery
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Knowledge: Potions
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Rune Arm Use
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Trip


Level 3 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Rapid Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Knowledge: Wands


Level 4 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Precise Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Archer's Focus
Feat: (Automatic) Trapmaking


Level 5 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Knowledge: Arms and Armor
Feat: (Automatic) Improved Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Retain Essence


Level 6 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Maximize Spell


Level 7 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Artificer Knowledge (ALL)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Battle Engineer (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Infused Weapons (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Infused Armor (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Crossbow Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Field Scrapper (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Field Scrapper (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Field Scrapper (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Thaumaturgical Conduits (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Thaumaturgical Conduits (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Thaumaturgical Conduits (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Crossbow Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Caustic Shot (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Caustic Shot (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Caustic Shot (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Crossbow Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Intelligence (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Crossbow Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Endless Fusilade (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Agility Engine (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Agent of Good (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Strategic Combat I (Rank 1)


Level 8 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Empower Spell


Level 9 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Ranged Weapons


Level 10 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 11 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 12 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons
Feat: (Selected) Spell Focus: Evocation


Level 13 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Skill Mastery


Level 14 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 15 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Precise Shot


Level 16 (Artificer)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Artificer Bonus) Quicken Spell


Level 17 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 18 (Artificer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Focus: Evocation
Enhancement: Gnome - Gnomish Perserverance (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcanotechnician (Art) - Arcanotechnician (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcanotechnician (Art) - Static Shock (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcanotechnician (Art) - Static Shock (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Arcanotechnician (Art) - Static Shock (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Arcanotechnician (Art) - Spell Critical (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcanotechnician (Art) - Spell Critical (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcanotechnician (Art) - Shocking Vulnerability (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcanotechnician (Art) - Lightning Sphere (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcanotechnician (Art) - Lightning Sphere (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Arcanotechnician (Art) - Lightning Sphere (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Arcanotechnician (Art) - Intelligence (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Infused Weapons (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Infused Armor (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Extra Action Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Extra Action Boost (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Damage Boost: Melee and Ranged Power (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Damage Boost: Melee and Ranged Power (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Damage Boost: Melee and Ranged Power (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Shatter Defense(Crossbow) (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Agility Engine (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Agility Engine (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Intelligence (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Reconstructed Crossbows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Thunder-Shock Weapon(Crossbow) (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Unlock Potential (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Battle Engineer (Art) - Tactical Mobility (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Harper Enchantment (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Know The Angles (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Know The Angles (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Harper Agent - Know The Angles (Rank 3)

As you get more build points or dex from RTRing just put enough Dex at start to get 19 by level 15 you can put extra in to Con as you have it and move the level 12 stat up to Int when you no longer need it for IPS

[Galldune]

I was just wondering if you could make a Ranger/Sorc plus whatever other multiclass thats viable and fun to play. First life, no tomes, suggested spells and skills, doesnt matter if its ranged or melee focused, and any race except iconic....and if thats not possible something that has the feel of a Ranger/Sorc. Thanks in advance man!

[Kentpb]

I was just wondering if you could make a Ranger/Sorc plus whatever other multiclass thats viable and fun to play. First life, no tomes, suggested spells and skills, doesnt matter if its ranged or melee focused, and any race except iconic....and if thats not possible something that has the feel of a Ranger/Sorc. Thanks in advance man!

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Level 30 Lawful Good Halfling Male
(6 Ranger \ 14 Sorcerer \ 10 Epic) 
Hit Points: 304
Spell Points: 1181 
BAB: 13\13\18\23
Fortitude: 14
Reflex: 22
Will: 16

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats         Base Stats         Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)          (Level 30)           (Level 30)
Strength              6                  6                    6
Dexterity            18                 25                   30
Constitution         14                 14                   14
Intelligence         12                 12                   12
Wisdom               14                 14                   14
Charisma             14                 14                   14

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills        Base Skills        Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)          (Level 30)          (Level 30)
Balance               0                 10                   20
Bluff                 0                 10                   12
Concentration         4                 27                   29
Diplomacy             2                 22                   24
Disable Device        n/a              n/a                   n/a
Haggle                0                 10                   12
Heal                  4                 17                   19
Hide                  4                 14                   24
Intimidate            0                 10                   12
Jump                  6                 21                   19
Listen                2                 12                   14
Move Silently         2                 12                   22
Open Lock             n/a              n/a                   n/a
Perform               n/a               10.5                 12.5
Repair                0                 10                   11
Search                0                 10                   11
Spellcraft            2                 28                   29
Spot                  4                 19                   21
Swim                  0                 10                    8
Tumble                n/a               11                   21
Use Magic Device      2                 20                   22

Level 1 (Ranger)
Skill: Concentration (+4)
Skill: Diplomacy (+2)
Skill: Heal (+4)
Skill: Jump (+4)
Skill: Spellcraft (+2)
Skill: Spot (+4)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Undead
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Bow Strength
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Halfling Agility
Feat: (Automatic) Halfling Bravery
Feat: (Automatic) Halfling Keen Ears
Feat: (Automatic) Halfling Luck
Feat: (Automatic) Halfling Size Bonus
Feat: (Automatic) Halfling Thrown Weapon Focus
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Trip
Feat: (Automatic) Wild Empathy


Level 2 (Ranger)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Automatic) Rapid Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Two Weapon Fighting


Level 3 (Ranger)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Spell Focus: Enchantment
Feat: (Automatic) Diehard


Level 4 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Perform (+0.5)
Skill: Spellcraft (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Automatic) Precise Shot
Spell (1): Camouflage
Spell (1): Jump
Spell (1): Longstrider
Spell (1): Merfolk's Blessing
Spell (1): Ram's Might
Spell (1): Resist Energy
Spell (1): Summon Nature's Ally I
Spell (1): Tumble


Level 5 (Ranger)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spellcraft (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Monstrous Humanoid
Feat: (Automatic) Archer's Focus
Feat: (Automatic) Improved Heroic Durability


Level 6 (Ranger)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Focus: Enchantment
Feat: (Automatic) Improved Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Manyshot


Level 7 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Dismiss Charm
Feat: (Automatic) Magical Training


Level 8 (Sorcerer)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)


Level 9 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Maximize Spell


Level 10 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Spell (2): Blur


Level 11 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Spell (2): Electric Loop


Level 12 (Sorcerer)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Spellcraft (+3)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons
Spell (3): Displacement


Level 13 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Spellcraft (+2)
Spell (2): Gust of Wind
Spell (3): Lightning Bolt


Level 14 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Spell (4): Dimension Door


Level 15 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell
Spell (2): Invisibility
Spell (3): Haste
Spell (4): Stoneskin


Level 16 (Sorcerer)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Spell (5): Eladar's Electric Surge


Level 17 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1.5)
Spell (3): Chain Missiles
Spell (4): Solid Fog
Spell (5): Ball Lightning


Level 18 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1.5)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Precise Shot
Spell (6): Tenser's Transformation


Level 19 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1.5)
Spell (6): Chain Lightning


Level 20 (Sorcerer)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Spellcraft (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (7): Protection from Elements, Mass


Level 21 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Combat Archery


Level 22 (Epic)


Level 23 (Epic)


Level 24 (Epic)
Ability Raise: DEX
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Overwhelming Critical


Level 25 (Epic)


Level 26 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Primal Sphere: Epic Spell Power: Electricity


Level 27 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Epic Spell Focus: Enchantment


Level 28 (Epic)
Ability Raise: DEX
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Primal Sphere: Doubleshot


Level 29 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Multiple Spheres: Arcane Warrior


Level 30 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Epic Damage Reduction
Feat: (Legendary) Scion of the Feywild
Enhancement: Halfling - Halfling Luck (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Halfling - Dexterity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Halfling - Halfling Luck (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Arcane Archer (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Morphic Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Metalline Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Conjure Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Shock Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Force Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Force Arrows (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Force Arrows (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Elemental Damage (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Terror Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Soul Magic (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Elemental Damage (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Dexterity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Banishing Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Paralyzing Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Smiting Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Elemental Damage (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Dexterity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Moonbow (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Arrow of Slaying (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Improved Elemental Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Far Shot (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Favored Protection (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Increased Empathy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Increased Empathy (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Increased Empathy (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Improved Weapon Finesse (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Air Savant (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Air Affinity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Greater Air Affinity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Conduction (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Shocking Grasp (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Shocking Grasp (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Shocking Grasp (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - One with the Storm (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Spell Critical: Electric (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electrocution (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electrocution (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electrocution (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Pierce Electric Resistance (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Spell Critical: Electric II (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Spell Critical: Electric III (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Dexterity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electric Loop (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electric Loop (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Electric Loop (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Air Savant (Sor) - Dexterity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Sor) - Eldritch Strike (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Sor) - Spellsword: Shock (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Sor) - Improved Mage Armor (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Sor) - Improved Mage Armor (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Sor) - Improved Mage Armor (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Sor) - Toughness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Sor) - Improved Shield (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Sor) - Improved Shield (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Eldritch Knight (Sor) - Improved Shield (Rank 3)

ED: Shiradi Champion (With CM, CL, Electric Loop, and a bow this should do real well)
Twist:
- Energy Burst
- [Enchantment] Specialist
- Rejuvenation Cocoon

[lordgunnar]

Hi,

I've come back to the game after an extended leave of absence and wanted to make a drow wiz first life. any help on that?

[Kentpb]

Hi,

I've come back to the game after an extended leave of absence and wanted to make a drow wiz first life. any help on that?

Okay but first as a wiz can come in meany forms need to ask you what kind do you want to be CC, DPS (sorc do this detter in heroics) DC killer (harder for first life but doable if not wanting to run elite all the time) undead or not or some mix of these as in one main and a 2nd to fall back on in a pinch?

[Cmc0511]

Hello,

I hope that you can help me. I have been playing DDO and I keep restarting because for a while I havn't really decided what I want to play. Now I have some sort of idea of what I want to play but I have no idea how to build it to be effective soloable. I have access to most classes except favored soul and all races except Drow and even warblade and deep gnome. I want to level up a character from 1 on up but I don't want to waste my time on making a substandard character only to have to redo everything once I get higher.

So what would I like to play? I wouldn't mind a monk if it soloable if not then a paladin or a Druid build would be ok. I like versatile characters and if they are a little challenging that is ok. It would also be ok if it was a multi-class character although I'm not sure how to get the game to do that but I can figure it out.
So in short class Monk, Paladin or Druid. With a mix of offense/Def Spellcasting/meelee etc. Whatever is applicable to the class that is there. Obviously monks won't spellcast.

As far as race is concerned I'm not really picky just as long as they are male.

If you have any question please let me know. This is my first time requesting builds from people.

Thank you for your time.

[lordgunnar]

Okay but first as a wiz can come in meany forms need to ask you what kind do you want to be CC, DPS (sorc do this detter in heroics) DC killer (harder for first life but doable if not wanting to run elite all the time) undead or not or some mix of these as in one main and a 2nd to fall back on in a pinch?

Geez how could what I thought was so simple a request get so convoluted and tough ... guess I have been gone longer than I thought. I guess a semi decent DPS is what I was looking for, cause out of the others I can honestly say that I am only familiar with CC. Guess there is a BIG ol learning curve ahead for me. thanks in advance

[C-Dog]

I've come back to the game after an extended leave of absence and wanted to make a drow wiz first life. any help on that?

if no particular constraints, just looking for a solid build, this is a great place to start:

o https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthrea...=1#post5759365

I have been playing DDO and I keep restarting because for a while I havn't really decided what I want to play... I have access to most classes except favored soul and all races except Drow...

Many classes play different from starting levels to mid levels (and then again to late heroic, and again to Epic). Some are "front loaded", giving power early then tapering off, some the opposite.

If you haven't taken any character to Level 8 or so (and you'd have to have earned Drow by then, only 400 favor*), then you are still flying blind to a large extent. Find a solid build, and, without "committing" to it, take it up to Level 8 or so - earn 400 Favor and Drow. See how the class drives out of the parking lot.

(* If anyone hits Level 8 or so and didn't earn 400 Favor, they're not doing Elite, and so really haven't experienced what lies ahead. Get out of the playground and run w/ the big dogs.)

It would also be ok if it was a multi-class character although I'm not sure how to get the game to do that...

When you have enough Experience Points for a new level, you go to a Class Trainer and level up with them. If it's the same class, fine, if a diff class (and you meet any requirements), also fine. Just pick the Trainer for the next Class you want (max 3 classes), just that easy.