Urban Sniper - Human 18/1/1 Ranger/Rogue/Fighter

[Maetryxx]

Behold, the Urban Sniper! Click here for easier to read version. Or just scroll down to post #6 of this thread.

My wife and I usually play together and so we tend to make characters that cover each others' shortfalls. If I have a cleric, she'll make a rogue for example. In one of our pairings, she is a Ranger and I'm a Bard. Neither of us were a trapper... until today. Today, she bought a +1 Heartwood and rebuilt her Ranger based on a build called Deepwood Trapmonkey, from the Build Repository located here: https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthrea...=1#post5793839

But her character is human, not elven, so that blew away the recommended Dragonmark feat and the elf enhancements. So I created a human, 32 point version of the build using D&D Character Planner, version 4.31.203. [By the way, as of this writing, the program crashed in 64-bit Windows 10 every time I tried to use the Skills matrix screen and then tried to Save (grrrr!). I finally just added the skills one level at a time from the main screen. That worked.]

The other change from the Deepwood Trapper is dropping UMD in favor of Move Silently and Hide. This works because UMD is a cross class skill, so dropping it enabled two class skills to be maxed out. My girl is just too fond of sneaking and sneak attacks and cared not at all for UMD, no matter how advantageous that skill.

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Urban Sniper
Level 30 Chaotic Good Human Female
(1 Fighter \ 1 Rogue \ 18 Ranger \ 10 Epic) 
Hit Points: 452
Spell Points: 260 
BAB: 19\19\24\29\29
Fortitude: 15
Reflex: 23
Will: 6

                  Starting            Ending          
Abilities        Base Stats         Base Stats        
(32 Point)       (Level 1)          (Level 30)        
Strength             10                 10            
Dexterity            18                 25            
Constitution         14                 14            
Intelligence         14                 14            
Wisdom               10                 10            
Charisma              8                  8            

Level 1 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+4)
Skill: Disable Device (+4)
Skill: Haggle (+4)
Skill: Heal (+2)
Skill: Hide (+4)
Skill: Jump (+4)
Skill: Move Silently (+4)
Skill: Open Lock (+4)
Skill: Search (+4)
Skill: Spot (+4)
Skill: Swim (+3)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot
Feat: (Human Bonus) Toughness


Level 2 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Undead
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Arcane Archer (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Conjure Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Far Shot (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) - Versatile Empathy (Rank 1)


Level 3 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Precision
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Corrosive Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Improved Weapon Finesse (Rank 1)


Level 4 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Morphic Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Force Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Elemental Damage (Rank 1)


Level 5 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Elemental Damage (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Survivalist I (Rank 1)


Level 6 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Dodge
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Construct
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Sneak Attack (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Versatile Empathy (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Survivalist II (Rank 1)


Level 7 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Enhancement: Human - Human Versatility: Damage Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Human Adaptability: Dexterity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Action Surge: Dexterity (Rank 1)


Level 8 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Enhancement: Human - Sniper (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Sniper (Rank 2)


Level 9 (Fighter)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons
Enhancement: Human - Sniper (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Human - Heroism (Rank 1)


Level 10 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Sniper Shot (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Thrill of the Hunt (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Thrill of the Hunt (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Thrill of the Hunt (Rank 3)


Level 11 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Favored Hunter (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Favored Hunter (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Dexterity (Rank 1)


Level 12 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Empower Healing Spell
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Giant
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Survivalist III (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Killer (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Killer (Rank 2)


Level 13 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Killer (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Merciful Shot (Rank 1)


Level 14 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Sneak Attack (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Dexterity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Strikes Like Lightning (Rank 1)


Level 15 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Mobility
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Heavy Draw (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Improved Archer's Focus (Rank 1)


Level 16 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Metalline Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Energy of the Wild (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Energy of the Wild (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Energy of the Wild (Rank 3)


Level 17 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Awareness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Soul Magic (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Dexterity (Rank 1)


Level 18 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Shot on the Run
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Aligned Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Awareness (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Elemental Damage (Rank 1)


Level 19 (Ranger)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Force Arrows (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Force Arrows (Rank 3)


Level 20 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Shadow Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Dexterity (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Mark of the Hunted (Rank 1)


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) Arcane Sphere: Epic Spell Power: Acid


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


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


Level 29 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Divine Sphere: Deific Warding


Level 30 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Epic Reflexes
Feat: (Legendary) Scion of the Plane of Earth

[C-Dog]

First, gotta say, hate the format presented. Really hard to see anything at a glance - Feats, Skills - blech. No idea how many AP you've spent in a given Tree, or really when - double blech. Anyway...

Considering this is both a Dex build and a Trapper, I'd be more excited about Evasion via Rog 2, and don't go for the extra Feat from Fighter 1. As a Human, this build already has +2 Feats over the DT build you link to (since you bail on the DM) - call that plus Evasion a win and leave it at that. Plus the extra Skill Points can add some Balance or something.

[unbongwah]

Since you probably don't need the extra feat (Toughness by itself is weaksauce IMO), consider a barb splash instead for +10% runspeed. That will help her keep up with your Swashbuckler (at least I presume that's what it is).

Also it's redundant with your bard, but you could take the DM of Passage feat to gain Dimension Door SLA.

I don't consider SotR worth the 3-feat cost; and I don't consider Dodge+Mobility worth it unless you plan to max out the Tempest enhancements. OTOH, I would definitely encourage adding Quicken somewhere; sometimes Concentration alone ain't enough when you're trying to toss off a CSW.

[C-Dog]

Since you probably don't need the extra feat (Toughness by itself is weaksauce IMO), consider a barb splash instead for +10% runspeed...

I've run my Deepwoods Trapmonkey up to able to level to 9, which is where the Fighter Level comes in - and I was curious...

The Elf version is feat starved (hence the "need" for the Fighter Level), but for the human version, why not Rog 2 for Evasion? Is Evasion not as attractive w/ the current game tweaks? Or were you simply adding one more suggestion to the list?

[unbongwah]

The Elf version is feat starved (hence the "need" for the Fighter Level)

Not really: Point Blank Shot (1), Precision (3), IC:Ranged (9), Overwhelming Crit (21), Combat Archery (24), Doubleshot (28) - that covers all the must-have ranged feats, leaving 4 heroic, 2 epic, and 2 ED feats to do with what you like. If building for Paralyzing DCs, you'll probably want Spell Focus:Enchantment feat + Magister Twist for +4 DCs; that still leaves 3 heroic feats.

If you're trying to do a melee / ranged hybrid you might appreciate the extra feat from ftr splash, but if you're focusing on just one or the other, there's not really any need for it anymore, IMO. Whereas barb splash is the easiest way to boost movement speed on this build, which is definitely noticeable.

but for the human version, why not Rog 2 for Evasion?

You already get Evasion from rgr lvl 9; so the only reasons to do rog 2 are you want (A) Evasion earlier than lvl 10, (B) the extra skill pts, or (C) access to tier-2 rog abilities like Venomed Blades. All of which are nice but not necessary; and odds are you don't have the APs to spare for rog PrEs anyway.

[Maetryxx]

First, gotta say, hate the format presented. Really hard to see anything at a glance - Feats, Skills - blech. No idea how many AP you've spent in a given Tree, or really when - double blech.

It took me a while to find the software tool that everyone else is using (including the Trapmonkey build I modified). I finally figured out they're using Character Builder Lite. I rebuilt the Urban Sniper in v2.0.1 in that software. I slightly changed the Human enhancements selected.

Urban Sniper
18/1/1 Ranger/Fighter/Rogue
Chaotic Good Human


Level Order

1. Rogue . . . . . 6. Ranger. . . . .11. Ranger. . . . .16. Ranger
2. Ranger . . . . .7. Ranger . . . . 12. Ranger . . . . 17. Ranger
3. Ranger . . . . .8. Ranger . . . . 13. Ranger . . . . 18. Ranger
4. Ranger . . . . .9. Fighter . . . .14. Ranger. . . . .19. Ranger
5. Ranger . . . . 10. Ranger . . . . 15. Ranger . . . . 20. Ranger


Stats
. . . . . . . .28pt . . 32pt . . Level Up
. . . . . . . .---- . . ---- . . --------
Strength. . . . 10. . . .10. . . .4: DEX
Dexterity . . . 18. . . .18. . . .8: DEX
Constitution. . 12. . . .14. . . 12: DEX
Intelligence. . 14. . . .14. . . 16: DEX
Wisdom. . . . . .8. . . .10. . . 20: DEX
Charisma. . . . .8. . . . 8. . . 24: DEX
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28: DEX

Skills
. . . . .Rg Rn Rn Rn Rn Rn Rn Rn Fi Rn Rn Rn Rn Rn Rn Rn Rn Rn Rn Rn
. . . . . 1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
. . . . .------------------------------------------------------------
Disable . 4 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 23
Open Lo . 4 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 23
Search. . 4 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 . . 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 22
Spot. . . 4 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 . . 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 22
Hide. . . 4 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 . . 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 22
Move Si . 4 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 . . 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 22
Heal. . . 2 .1 .1 .1 . . 1. . .1 . . 1. . .1 . . 1. . .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .15
Jump. . . 4 . . . . . 1. . .1 . . 1 . . 1. . .1 . . 1. . . . . . . . .10
Balance . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Haggle. . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Swim. . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Tumble. . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
. . . . .------------------------------------------------------------
. . . . .44 .9 .9 .9 .9 .9 .9 .9 .5. 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. 9


Feats

.1. . . . : Point Blank Shot
.1 Human. : Toughness
.2 Ranger : Favored Enemy: Undead
.3. . . . : Precision
.6. . . . : Dodge
.6 Ranger : Favored Enemy: Construct
.9. . . . : Extend Spell
.9 Fighter: Improved Critical: Ranged
12. . . . : Empower Healing Spell
12 Ranger : Favored Enemy: Giant
15. . . . : Mobility
17 Ranger : Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider
18. . . . : Shot on the Run
21 Epic . : Combat Archery
24 Epic . : Overwhelming Critical
26 Destiny: Epic Spell Power: Acid
27 Epic . : Blinding Speed
28 Destiny: Doubleshot
29 Destiny: Deific Warding
30 Epic . : Epic Reflexes
30 Legend : Scion of: Plane of Earth


Spells

Ranger

1. Jump, Resist Energy, Ram's Might, Merfolk's Blessing
2. Protection from Energy, Cure Light Wounds, Barkskin
3. Cure Moderate Wounds, Wild Instincts
4. Freedom of Movement, Cure Serious Wounds

Leveling Guide

1. (Bank 4 AP)
2. AA0 Arcane Archer; AA1 Conjure Arrows; DS0 Far Shot; DS1 Increased Empathy I, II, III; DS1 Versatile Empathy I
3. DS2 Improved Weapon Finesse; AA1 Corrosive Arrows
4. AA0 Morphic Arrows; AA2 Elemental Damage; AA2 Force Arrows I
5. AA3 Elemental Damage; DS2 Survivalist
6. DS0 Sneak Attack; DS1 Versatile Empathy II; DS3 Survivalist
7. Hum0 Damage Boost; Hum0 Dexterity; Hum1 Skill Focus: Nimble Fingers I
8. Hum1 Skill Focus: Nimble Fingers II; Hum1 Action Surge: Dexterity I, II; Hum2 Sniper I
9. Hum2 Sniper II, III; Hum3 Heroism
10. DS0 Sniper Shot; DS3 Thrill of the Hunt I, II, III
11. DS3 Favored Hunter I, II; DS3 Dexterity
12. DS4 Survivalist; DS4 Killer I, II
13. DS4 Killer III; DS4 Merciful Shot
14. DS4 Dexterity; DS0 Advanced Sneak Attack; DS5 Strikes Like Lightning
15. DS5 Heavy Draw; DS5 Improved Archer's Focus
16. AA0 Metalline Arrows; AA1 Energy of the Wild I, II, III
17. AA1 Awareness I; AA3 Soul Magic; AA3 Dexterity
18. AA0 Aligned Arrows; AA1 Awareness II; AA4 Elemental Damage
19. AA2 Force Arrows II, III
20. AA4 Dexterity; AA0 Shadow Arrows; DS0 Mark of the Hunted

Enhancements (80 AP)

Deepwood Stalker (37 AP)

• Far Shot, Sneak Attack, Sniper Shot, Advanced Sneak Attack, Mark of the Hunted
  
  1. Increased Empathy III, Versatile Empathy II
  2. Survivalist, Improved Weapon Finesse
  3. Survivalist, Thrill of the Hunt III, Favored Hunter II, Dexterity
  4. Survivalist, Killer III, Merciful Shot, Dexterity
  5. Heavy Draw, Strikes Like Lightning, Improved Archer's Focus

Arcane Archer (31 AP)

• Arcane Archer, Morphic Arrows, Metalline Arrows, Aligned Arrows, Shadow Arrows
  
  1. Conjure Arrows, Energy of the Wild III, Corrosive Arrows, Awareness II
  2. Force Arrows III, Elemental Damage
  3. Soul Magic, Elemental Damage, Dexterity
  4. Elemental Damage, Dexterity

Human (12 AP)

• Damage Boost, Dexterity
  
  1. Skill Focus: Nimble Fingers II, Action Surge: Dexterity II
  2. Sniper III
  3. Heroism

Destiny (24 AP)

Shiradi Champion

1. Stay Frosty II, Healing Spring III, Illusion of Well Being I
2. Prism, Pin II
3. Rainbow, Otto's Whistler II
4. Double Rainbow, Stay Good III
5. Nerve Venom III
6. Audience with the Queen

Twists of Fate (1 fate points)

1. Rejuvenation Cocoon (Tier 1 Primal)