15 ranger / 3 pally / 2 rogue Tempest defender

[Armoton]

This is the build Im going to start soon, and would like to get some opinions and advice from more experienced players.

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 04.23.01
DDO Character Planner Home Page

Level 20 Lawful Good Elf Female
(3 Paladin \ 6 Rogue \ 11 Ranger) 
Hit Points: 254
Spell Points: 125 
BAB: 18\18\23\28\28
Fortitude: 19
Reflex: 26
Will: 10

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             10                    13
Dexterity            18                    28
Constitution         14                    16
Intelligence         12                    14
Wisdom                8                    10
Charisma             14                    16

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 7
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 7
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 7
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7
+2 Tome of Wisdom used at level 7
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 7

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               8                    21
Bluff                 2                     3
Concentration         2                    12
Diplomacy             2                     3
Disable Device        5                    25
Haggle                5                     6
Heal                 -1                     1
Hide                  4                     9
Intimidate            2                     3
Jump                  4                    10
Listen                3                    11
Move Silently         4                     9
Open Lock             8                    32
Perform               n/a                   n/a
Repair                1                     2
Search                5                    30
Spellcraft            1                     2
Spot                  3                    28
Swim                  0                     1
Tumble                5                    13
Use Magic Device      6                    26

Level 1 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+4)
Skill: Disable Device (+4)
Skill: Haggle (+3)
Skill: Jump (+4)
Skill: Listen (+4)
Skill: Open Lock (+4)
Skill: Search (+4)
Skill: Spot (+4)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4)
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Elven Keen Senses
Feat: (Automatic) Enchantment Save Bonus
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Immunity to Sleep
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Longbow
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Longsword
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Rapier
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Shortsword
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Shortbow
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Trapfinding
Enhancement: Elf - Elven Accuracy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Keen Senses (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Aerenal Weapon Training (Rank 1)


Level 2 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Undead
Feat: (Automatic) Bow Strength
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Trip
Feat: (Automatic) Wild Empathy
Enhancement: Elf - Keen Senses (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Elf - Aerenal Weapon Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Shield of Whirling Steel (Rank 1)


Level 3 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Precision
Feat: (Automatic) Rapid Shot
Feat: (Automatic) Two Weapon Fighting
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Reaction (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Reaction (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Whirling Blades (Rank 1)


Level 4 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Concentration (+3)
Feat: (Deity) Follower of the Sovereign Host
Feat: (Automatic) Aura of Good
Feat: (Automatic) Heavy Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Medium Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Smite Evil
Enhancement: Elf - Elven Dexterity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Holy Bastion (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Armor Mastery (Rank 1)


Level 5 (Paladin)
Skill: Concentration (+3)
Feat: (Automatic) Divine Grace
Feat: (Automatic) Lay on Hands
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Extra Lay on Hands (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Extra Lay on Hands (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Durable Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Armor Mastery (Rank 2)


Level 6 (Paladin)
Skill: Concentration (+3)
Feat: (Selected) Dodge
Feat: (Automatic) Aura of Courage
Feat: (Automatic) Divine Health
Feat: (Automatic) Fear Immunity
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Extra Lay on Hands (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Durable Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Armor Mastery (Rank 3)


Level 7 (Rogue)
Skill: Disable Device (+5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4)
Feat: (Automatic) Evasion
Enhancement: Elf - Elven Accuracy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Aerenal Weapon Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Thief-Acrobat (Rog) - Staff Control (Rank 1)


Level 8 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Diehard
Enhancement: Elf - Keen Senses (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Thief-Acrobat (Rog) - Thief Acrobatics (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Thief-Acrobat (Rog) - Thief Acrobatics (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Thief-Acrobat (Rog) - Thief Acrobatics (Rank 3)


Level 9 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons
Feat: (Automatic) Precise Shot
Enhancement: Elf - Enchantment Lore (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Enchantment Lore (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Elf - Aerenal Weapon Training (Rank 1)


Level 10 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Giant
Feat: (Automatic) Archer's Focus
Feat: (Automatic) Improved Heroic Durability
Enhancement: Elf - Aerenal Grace (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Thief-Acrobat (Rog) - Faster Sneaking (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Thief-Acrobat (Rog) - Haste Boost (Rank 1)


Level 11 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Improved Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Manyshot
Enhancement: Elf - Skill (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Thief-Acrobat (Rog) - Faster Sneaking (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Thief-Acrobat (Rog) - Haste Boost (Rank 2)


Level 12 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+4)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2)
Feat: (Selected) Oversized Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Trap Sense
Enhancement: Elf - Elven Dexterity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Thief-Acrobat (Rog) - Shadow Dodge (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Thief-Acrobat (Rog) - Shadow Dodge (Rank 2)


Level 13 (Rogue)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+5)
Skill: Spot (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Trapmaking
Feat: (Automatic) Uncanny Dodge
Feat: (Automatic) Uncanny Dodge (Dodge Bonus)
Enhancement: Thief-Acrobat (Rog) - Shadow Dodge (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Dodge (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Whirling Blades (Rank 1)


Level 14 (Rogue)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+3)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+4)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Tempest (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Dodge (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Whirling Blades (Rank 1)


Level 15 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+5)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Critical Accuracy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Critical Accuracy (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Dexterity (Rank 1)


Level 16 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Improved Wild Empathy
Enhancement: Elf - Elven Accuracy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Reaction (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Dodge (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Critical Accuracy (Rank 3)


Level 17 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Graceful Death (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Critical Damage (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Whirling Blades (Rank 1)


Level 18 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Cleave
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Critical Damage (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Critical Damage (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Dexterity (Rank 1)


Level 19 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Elaborate Parry (Rank 1)


Level 20 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Greater Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Improved Precise Shot
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Elaborate Parry (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Dance of Death (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Dance of Death (Rank 2)

Thanks in advance

Edit:

- Less ranger, more rogue
- Shadow dodge
- Less pally defender due to use of light armor
- Maxed disable device, locks, UMD
- Swapped FoP for Dodge

I still think of using longswords over rapiers. What makes rapiers superior besides better crit range, and are they considered light weapons or do they require finesse?

[unbongwah]

A few general comments:

• DEX-based is usually a trap, but it's an even bigger trap on a build which, with an extra pal lvl, could take Div Might. Most of the time, I suggest sticking with STR+CHA-based; although if you have Harper, DEX+INT-based becomes a viable alternative.
• If you do stick w/DEX-based, consider rog3 to take Shadow Dodge from Acrobat, which gets you +6 DEX
• If you're ditching Evasion, then you might as well upgrade to hvy to max out your PRR/MRR. In which case, why are you going DEX-based, again?
• Rapiers beat longswords in most circumstances.

[Hazelnut]

I don't really know how to optimize a build properly yet, but I am at the point where I see options. And I see a lot of options in what you've put together.

It will be a challenge getting your max dex bonus to AC if you don't use light armor. If that is the case, consider heavy armor and switch to STR based. It works better for the oversized two-weapon fighting (if you stick with dual longswords) and offers a tiny bit of flexibility for enhancement points since you won't need the elven grace enhancements. You get much better MRR and PRR from heavy armour. I basically agree with unbogwah here.

If your disable device isn't maxed, you will have a tough time getting traps on elite. I noticed you had some shortfalls in lower and mid levels. I didn't count to make sure you made up for that in later levels.

If the 2 rogue is for evasion, you get that with level 9 ranger and could reduce to 1 rogue for the trapping skills. This gives you either more ranger or more paladin. If the rogue is for skill points, I would go less ranger and more rogue.

Why so many ranger levels? 6 ranger gets the core TWF feats and opens most of the tempest core.

Why so few paladin levels? more leves gets more core defender enhancements. Lots more gets spells.

Why have rogue in the build at all? Trapping is nice, but it's not really core to the stated goal of a tempest defender.

[Armoton]

Thanks for replies, this is the kind of info I was looking when posting this build.

I totally forgot that evasion works only with light and/or no armor so its light armor for me then, same with getting evasion from ranger too.
Rogue levels are for traps/locks, and for the evasion, will check out that shadow dodge and see how it fits in.

Gonna do some tweaking to the build, maybe see how 11 ra/6 ro/3 pa works out.

New try-out in first post.

[cru121]

I'd go 15 ranger / 4 paladin / rogue 1
similar to noyellowbar but with traps, loses fighter 1 goodies

[Hazelnut]

Rapiers are not considered light weapons. To use DEX with rapiers you either need to take weapon finess OR the Aerenal Grace enhancements from the elf tree. The elf tree will give you DEX for longswords (which you want), rapiers, and longbows. It is part of what makes Elf a good choice for a DEX build since you don't need Weapon Finess to go DEX based if you stick to those weapons.

With the 3rd Ranger Tempest core, you will pick-up scimitars as an option for DEX based weapons, and you also get to treat them as light weapons; so you can use them as your off-hand weapon without finess.


To make it even more confusing, with the elf tree you can go valenar (or however it is spelled) instead of Aerenal and you get scimitars, short swords, and short bows boosted but then you would use valenar grace and not get the longsword boots. This stacks with the ranger tree scimitars for more damage from those but with your build, you lose out on the longswords.

My guess is you will stick with the longswords; so go for it. But you can play around with longswords, rapiers, and scimitars to see which does the best damage.

I think you can also add in daggers and kukris to the mix if you put enough points in the rogue assassin tree. All you lack is DEX to blunt damage but you can pick that up in the rogue acrobat tree with DEX for quarterstaffs (unfortinately, this doesn't take advantage of two weapon fighting) and you are spreading the enhancement point around quite a bit.

Since all of the above happens with enhancement points, it is easy to reset your trees and play around with different options to figure out what works bet for you. It just costs a little plat.

[unbongwah]

What makes rapiers superior besides better crit range

That's pretty much it; but crits are a very important part of your DPS. In the long run, a +10% crit chance (after Imp Crit feat) will be worth more than the extra base dmg from longswords. Also one of the best named epic 1H weapons is still Balizarde. Finally, while to-hit bonuses are less important than they used to be, you can get DEX to-hit w/rapiers if you take Finesse feat; that doesn't work on longswords, though.

and are they considered light weapons or do they require finesse?

Rapiers are the platypus of weapons: they're the only regular weapon which work with Weapon Finesse feat (which also makes them viable for Swashbucklers or Assassins w/Dagger in the Back).

FWIW, here's a DEX-based elf rgr 15 / ftr 4 / rog 1 build w/Harper I came up with for someone else:

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 04.23.01
DDO Character Planner Home Page

Level 28 True Neutral Elf Female
(4 Fighter \ 1 Rogue \ 15 Ranger \ 8 Epic) 
Hit Points: 346
Spell Points: 260 
BAB: 19\19\24\29\29
Fortitude: 15
Reflex: 21
Will: 5

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 28)
Strength             11                    13
Dexterity            19                    28
Constitution         12                    14
Intelligence         16                    18
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma              8                     8

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 7
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 7
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 7
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Least Dragonmark of Shadow


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


Level 3 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Precision


Level 4 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: DEX


Level 5 (Ranger)


Level 6 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Giant


Level 7 (Ranger)


Level 8 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: DEX


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


Level 10 (Ranger)


Level 11 (Ranger)


Level 12 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: DEX
Feat: (Selected) Dodge
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider


Level 13 (Ranger)


Level 14 (Ranger)


Level 15 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Empower Healing Spell
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Power Attack


Level 16 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: DEX


Level 17 (Ranger)


Level 18 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Quicken Spell


Level 19 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Point Blank Shot


Level 20 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: DEX
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Elf
Enhancement: Elf - Elven Accuracy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Phiarlan Dragonmark Focus (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Phiarlan Dragonmark Focus (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Elf - Phiarlan Dragonmark Focus (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Elf - Aerenal Weapon Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Lesser Dragonmark of Shadow (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Enchantment Lore (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Aerenal Weapon Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Greater Dragonmark of Shadow (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Aerenal Weapon Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Aerenal Grace (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Aerenal Weapon Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Skill (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Shield of Whirling Steel (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Tempest (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Graceful Death (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Deflect Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Reaction (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Reaction (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Reaction (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Whirling Blades (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Parry (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Parry (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Parry (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Dodge (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Dodge (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Improved Dodge (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Whirling Blades (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Whirling Blades (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Elaborate Parry (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Elaborate Parry (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Elaborate Parry (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - The Growing Storm (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - The Growing Storm (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - The Growing Storm (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Whirling Blades (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Evasive Dance (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Evasive Dance (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Evasive Dance (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Dance of Death (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Dance of Death (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Tempest (Rgr) - Dance of Death (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Far Shot (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Arcane Archer (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Corrosive Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Toughness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Stalwart Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Item 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: Kensei (Ftr) - Kensei Focus: 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)


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


Level 22 (Epic)


Level 23 (Epic)


Level 24 (Epic)
Ability Raise: DEX
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Combat Archery


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: DEX
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Epic Destiny: First Blood

8 APs saved for Harper (Know the Angles) to make up for not having Div Might. Melee-focused (don't have a lot of APs to spare for AA or DWS, unfortunately), but with full ranged feats; Shadow DM & defensive stance help offset the squishiness of being stuck with light armor. Quicken+Emp Heal is for CSW and Rejuv Cocoon, the healing workhorses of the discerning rgr.

[Armoton]

This would probably work much better with Valenar instead or Aereal, and scimitars instead long swords.

Anyway, if we skip the weapons and enhancements, would this build be any good later in the game, like past lvl10? Or am i wasting everyones time with this?

[mezzorco]

This would probably work much better with Valenar instead or Aereal, and scimitars instead long swords.

Anyway, if we skip the weapons and enhancements, would this build be any good later in the game, like past lvl10? Or am i wasting everyones time with this?

Different level split from what you planned, but I think it could have similar flavour.
What about 15pal/3rng/2rog?

2 rogue is for evasion and rogue skills
3 ranger is for feats, 10% offhand proc and dex to hit with scimitars (you can have dex to damage too with elf grace)
15 paladin is for zeal (+10% doublestrike) and Holy Sword (more crits, higher damage crits)
Synergy perk: if choosing Undying Court you get +1 to hit with scimitars

Nowadays paladins are so good that you can't avoid going 15 on a Lawful Good toon.
Edit: I mean, paladins are so "lawful good" :P

Edit 2: I indeed played a PnP elf paladin, although as an archer. The Graceful Gwendolin, Elvish Paladin. Goes without saying, he was a male elf ...with a unicorn mout

[unbongwah]

This would probably work much better with Valenar instead or Aereal, and scimitars instead long swords.

The problem with Valenar is it boosts shortbows, not longbows; all the best named bows are longbows. Plus there aren't any epic named scimitars as good as Balizarde, IMHO; best you can do is probably EE Frostbite.

[Armoton]

I've been playing this build to lvl 10 now, and have to say it's been quite easy, though bit boring as I dont have any active skills to use besides smite evil (1 use), sunder and trip =), all enhs are passive. Tweaked enhancements bit to get grace asap, and took +1 arrows from AA since I never remember to buy them. Going solo (with hired cleric) 100% as of now. I will continue to level up. and will come back for another update.

Currently using dual shadowforged long swords, and Silver longbow. Grinded bow at lvl 7 and swords at lvl 9 in normal difficulty. Rest of the gear I have atm I've found or bought from ah. Also only used +2 int tome at lvl 7, so they arent vital except +2 str before lvl 15.

Only place Ive had to use heal pots was some spider quest (dont remember its name, quest is lvl12 normal) when I was lvl 9.