build critiques, feedback and thoughts

[Denox21]

Hello again. I was wondering what you guys thought of this build for EE solo and doing dps in groups. I have always liked to be tanky but hate tanking. I know dumb but eh.

I was wondering how this build would do.
Fighter for kensei dps, stalwart, heavy armor and tower shields. I just really wanna wear a shield and not have to go vanguard or pure paladin. Been there done that and it was extremely boring and not as great as was advertised. IMO
FVS for saves and heal and the needed spells. I also prefer fvs over cleric for the better feel of the class and saves and resistances plus cleric is always assumed healer.
Paladin for the 9 to saves and stay in heavy armor.
Would be using bastard sword and tower shield for soloing and switching to just bastard sword for dps or when I know I can handle the quest without shield.

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Level 30 Lawful Good Human Male
(6 Fighter \ 2 Paladin \ 12 Favored Soul \ 10 Epic) 
Hit Points: 559
Spell Points: 1036 
BAB: 17\17\22\27\27
Fortitude: 35
Reflex: 24
Will: 20

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(36 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 30)
Strength             18                    34
Dexterity             8                    16
Constitution         16                    24
Intelligence          8                    15
Wisdom                8                    15
Charisma             16                    24

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Strength used at level 3 \par +2 Tome of Strength used at level 7 \par +3 Tome of Strength used at level 11 \par +4 Tome of Strength used at level 15 \par +5 Tome of Strength used at level 19 \par +1 Tome of Dexterity used at level 3 \par +2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 7 \par +3 Tome of Dexterity used at level 11 \par +4 Tome of Dexterity used at level 15 \par +5 Tome of Dexterity used at level 19 \par +1 Tome of Constitution used at level 3 \par +2 Tome of Constitution used at level 7 \par +3 Tome of Constitution used at level 11 \par +4 Tome of Constitution used at level 15 \par +5 Tome of Constitution used at level 19 \par +1 Tome of Intelligence used at level 3 \par +2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7 \par +3 Tome of Intelligence used at level 11 \par +4 Tome of Intelligence used at level 15 \par +5 Tome of Intelligence used at level 19 \par +1 Tome of Wisdom used at level 3 \par +2 Tome of Wisdom used at level 7 \par +3 Tome of Wisdom used at level 11 \par +4 Tome of Wisdom used at level 15 \par +5 Tome of Wisdom used at level 19 \par +1 Tome of Charisma used at level 3 \par +2 Tome of Charisma used at level 7 \par +3 Tome of Charisma used at level 11 \par +4 Tome of Charisma used at level 15 \par +5 Tome of Charisma used at level 19 \par 
                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 30)
Balance               2                    22
Bluff                 0                    19
Concentration         0                    22
Diplomacy             0                    19
Disable Device        n/a                  n/a
Haggle                0                    19
Heal                  4                    18
Hide                  0                    15
Intimidate            0                    19
Jump                  0                    24
Listen                0                    14
Move Silently         0                    15
Open Lock             n/a                  n/a
Perform               n/a                  n/a
Repair                1                    15
Search                1                    15
Spellcraft            0                    14
Spot                  0                    14
Swim                  0                    24
Tumble                n/a                  n/a
Use Magic Device      n/a                  n/a

Level 1 (Favored Soul)
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Artificer
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Barbarian
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Bard
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Cleric
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Druid
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Favored Soul
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Fighter
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Monk
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Paladin
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Paladin
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Paladin
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Ranger
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Rogue
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Sorcerer
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Warlock
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Wizard
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Wizard
Feat: (Selected) Quicken Spell
Feat: (Human Bonus) Two Handed Fighting


Level 2 (Favored Soul)


Level 3 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Completionist
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Bastard Sword


Level 4 (Favored Soul)


Level 5 (Favored Soul)


Level 6 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Cleave
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 7 (Favored Soul)
Feat: (Favored Soul Bonus) Energy Resistance: Electricity


Level 8 (Favored Soul)


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


Level 10 (Paladin)


Level 11 (Fighter)


Level 12 (Favored Soul)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 13 (Favored Soul)


Level 14 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Two Handed Fighting


Level 15 (Favored Soul)
Feat: (Selected) Great Cleave


Level 16 (Favored Soul)
Feat: (Favored Soul Bonus) Energy Resistance: Fire


Level 17 (Fighter)


Level 18 (Favored Soul)
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons


Level 19 (Favored Soul)


Level 20 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Specialization: Slashing Weapons
Enhancement: Human - Human Versatility: Defense Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Human Adaptability: Charisma (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Improved Recovery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Kensei Focus: Heavy Blades (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Spiritual Bond (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Strike With No Thought (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Extra Action Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Extra Action Boost (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Extra Action Boost (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Kensei Weapon Specialization: Heavy Blades (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Exotic Weapon Mastery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Haste Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Haste Boost (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Haste Boost (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Kensei Weapon Specialization: Heavy Blades (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Agility (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Agility (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Agility (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Kensei Weapon Specialization: Heavy Blades (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Strength (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Opportunity Attack (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Strike at the Heart (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Dexterity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - One With The Blade (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Kensei (Ftr) - Keen Edge (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) - Item Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Item Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Resilient Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Resilient Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Resilient Defense (Rank 3)
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) - Armor Expertise (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Armor Expertise (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Armor Expertise (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Instinctive Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Tenacious Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Tenacious Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Tenacious Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Strength (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Swift Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Hardy Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Hardy Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Hardy Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Reinforced Armor (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Reinforced Armor (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Reinforced Armor (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Stalwart Defender (Ftr) - Constitution (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Fvs) - Smite Foe (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Fvs) - Resilience of Battle (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Fvs) - Sanctuary (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Fvs) - Divine Might (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Fvs) - Divine Might (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Fvs) - Divine Might (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Fvs) - Toughness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Fvs) - Toughness (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Fvs) - Wall of Steel (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Fvs) - Wall of Steel (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Fvs) - Wall of Steel (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Knight of the Chalice (Pal) - Slayer of Evil I (Rank 1)


Level 21 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Shield Mastery


Level 22 (Epic)


Level 23 (Epic)


Level 24 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Shield Mastery


Level 25 (Epic)


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


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


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


Level 29 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Multiple Spheres: Fount of Life


Level 30 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Divine Sphere: Deific Warding
Feat: (Legendary) Scion of Arborea

Would you guys say this will easily get the job done soloing EE quests, or would going 2 monk instead of paladin with a staff or say dual shortswords or whatever I need to stay centered with the monk forms and evasion, would be better?
Thanks a lot guys. Always appreciated.

[Denox21]

Well since no one replied and I am gonna reincarnate since I don't like the build I currently have, I really hope this does well for what I want.

[ValariusK]

Well since no one replied and I am gonna reincarnate since I don't like the build I currently have, I really hope this does well for what I want.

If I wanted an FVS with Fighter, I'd seriously consider one of these 2 combinations:
PDK, for Silvanus maul bonuses, 12 fvs/8 fighter or 12 fighter/8 fvs. The first one gives you the heal spell, a really good maul crit profile and plenty of damage, and full kensai T5s. The second one gives you the level 12 fighter core, and fvs spells up to level 4 (cure crit or deathward, your choice). Your maul crit profile would be 25%/4x, which is pretty respectable, and could be better in either LD or Divine crusader, both good fits for either build.

[Denox21]

If I wanted an FVS with Fighter, I'd seriously consider one of these 2 combinations:
PDK, for Silvanus maul bonuses, 12 fvs/8 fighter or 12 fighter/8 fvs. The first one gives you the heal spell, a really good maul crit profile and plenty of damage, and full kensai T5s. The second one gives you the level 12 fighter core, and fvs spells up to level 4 (cure crit or deathward, your choice). Your maul crit profile would be 25%/4x, which is pretty respectable, and could be better in either LD or Divine crusader, both good fits for either build.

Thank you for replying. The problem with that is while I like to min max, I have a terrible problem with looks of my character. Doesn't make sense cause min maxing mean just that no matter if it looks bad or not. But I can't stand anything but Elf, Drow, Human, Morninglord and Half Elf. The other races just look terrible to me and I can't play them.

[Elibolas]

Well, you're a completionist, so you know what playing style suits you best, so I'd say just go for it.

I wonder if you'll have the dps to solo EE. You'll have to chew through the bad guys, because you don't have any crowd control or ranged options of note.

I would certainly take Overwhelming Crit at 21 instead of 27. I think that will be more bang for your buck than any variety of Shield Mastery.

Have fun!

Elibolas

[Denox21]

Well, you're a completionist, so you know what playing style suits you best, so I'd say just go for it.

I wonder if you'll have the dps to solo EE. You'll have to chew through the bad guys, because you don't have any crowd control or ranged options of note.

I would certainly take Overwhelming Crit at 21 instead of 27. I think that will be more bang for your buck than any variety of Shield Mastery.

Have fun!

Elibolas

Thank you. Yeah I love playing self healing heavy armor melee builds/chars. I will make that change then. I heard dps was moderate with 6 kensei, so I guess if it sucks that bad, I will just use an ED to make up for it. I hope anyways lol.