Non-Bob - Mech build (w/o Expert Builder)

[bobafettucine]

I'm a big fan of Mech Repeater builds, but never liked how much Assassin tree you have to take just to get Killer.
I prefer to get Killer from Deepwood Stalker, but that means 4 Ranger levels, and therefore no Expert Builder crit multiplier.

So instead of Master Builder, I got the crit multiplier from Kensai Core3, which also gives an extra 3% Doubleshot and took Killer from DWS. Obviously, this meant no Core4 from Mech, so had to take a Heavy Repeater as a feat.
I realise this loses a load of SA as well, so I'm not sure if the trade-off is worth it.

Undecided on whether I would prefer +2 Ranger level (Core3 DWS, Rams & 2nd Favored) & -2 Rogue level (losing Imp Evasion).



Non-Bob (The Non-Builder)
10/6/4 Rogue/Fighter/Ranger
True Neutral Halfling


Level Order

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


Stats
. . . . . . . .36pt . . Tome . . Level Up
. . . . . . . .---- . . ---- . . --------
Strength. . . . .7. . . .+5. . . .4: INT
Dexterity . . . 16. . . .+5. . . .8: INT
Constitution. . 17. . . .+5. . . 12: INT
Intelligence. . 18. . . .+5. . . 16: INT
Wisdom. . . . . .8. . . .+5. . . 20: INT
Charisma. . . . .8. . . .+5. . . 24: INT
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28: INT

Skills
. . . . .Rg Rg Rn Rn Rn Rn Fi Fi Fi Fi Fi Fi Rg Rg Rg Rg Rg Rg Rg Rg
. . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . . 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 1. 1. 23
Open Lo . 4. 1. 1 .1. 1 .1. . . . . . . . . . 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 1. 1. 23
Search. . 4. 1. 1 .1. 1 .1. . . . . . . . .1. 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 23
Spot. . . 4. 1. 1 .1. 1 .1. ½ .½. ½ .½. ½ .½. 2. 2. 2. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 23
Bluff . . 4. 1. 1 .1. 1 .1. . . . . . . . . . 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 1. 1. 23
Hide. . . 4. 1. . . . . . . . .1. 1 .1. 1 .1. . . . . . . . .1 .6 .6 .23
UMD . . . 4. 1. 1 .1. 1 .1. 1 .1. 1 .1. 1 .1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 23
Balance . 4. 1. . . . . . . 1 .1. 1 . . . . . 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 1. 1. 22
Listen. . 4. 1. . .1. 1 .1. . . . . . . . . . 1. 1. 2. 1. 1. 1. 1. 2. 18
Move Si . 4. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. 2. 1. 2. 2. 2. 1. 1. 18
Jump. . . 4. 1. . . . . . . 1 . . 1 .1. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Swim. . . 4. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .1 . . . . . .7
Tumble. . . . . . . . . . . ½ .½. . .1. 1 .1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
. . . . .------------------------------------------------------------
. . . . .48 12 10 11 11 11 .7. 8 .8. 8 .8. 9 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 17


Feats

.1. . . . : Point Blank Shot
.3. . . . : Rapid Reload
.3 Ranger : Favored Enemy: Undead
.6. . . . : Precision
.7 Fighter: Exotic Weapon: Rpt Hvy Crossbow
.8 Fighter: Weapon Focus: Ranged
.9. . . . : Improved Critical: Ranged
10 Fighter: Weapon Specialization: Ranged
12. . . . : Improved Precise Shot
12 Fighter: Dodge
15. . . . : Insightful Reflexes
18. . . . : Luck of Heroes
20 Rogue. : Improved Evasion
21 Epic . : Combat Archery
24 Epic . : Overwhelming Critical
26 Destiny: Holy Strike
27 Epic . : Blinding Speed
28 Destiny: Doubleshot
29 Destiny: Guardian Angel
30 Epic . : Epic Damage Reduction
30 Legend : Scion of: Arborea


Spells

Ranger

1. Jump

Enhancements (80 AP)

Mechanic (37 AP)

• Arbalester, Tanglefoot, Targeting Sights
  1. Sharpshooter, Lacerating Shots III, Mechanics III
  2. Sharpshooter, Wand and Scroll Mastery III
  3. Sharpshooter, Use Magical Device III, Intelligence
  4. Sharpshooter, Fletching III, Intelligence
  5. Sharpshooter, Rapid Fire III, Mechanical Reloader

Deepwood Stalker (26 AP)

• Far Shot, Sneak Attack
  1. Favored Defense III, Stealthy III
  2. Survivalist, Melee/Range Power Boost III
  3. Survivalist, Thrill of the Hunt III, Favored Hunter III
  4. Survivalist, Killer III

Kensei (11 AP)

• Kensei Focus: Crossbows, Spiritual Bond, Strike with No Thought
  1. Weapon Group Specialization, Exotic Weapon Mastery
  2. Weapon Group Specialization, Improved Dodge II

Harper Agent (3 AP)

• Agent of Good I
  1. Strategic Combat

Thief-Acrobat (3 AP)

• Staff Control
  1. Fast Movement

[cru121]

so... if you're considering giving up rogue 10, you can probably give up rogue 9 as well, and pick up ranger 6 for 3rd DWS core.. and ram's might +2 damage

[Saekee]

so... if you're considering giving up rogue 10, you can probably give up rogue 9 as well, and pick up ranger 6 for 3rd DWS core.. and ram's might +2 damage

And rogue 8 gives improved uncanny dodge, very nice--I would make that your cutoff if you are giving up
improved evasion.

[bobafettucine]

so... if you're considering giving up rogue 10, you can probably give up rogue 9 as well, and pick up ranger 6 for 3rd DWS core.. and ram's might +2 damage

Yep, another possibility. Core3 DWS is nice, and could drop a Favored Defense to get it. (OP updated)
I do like Imp Evasion though.

[unbongwah]

so... if you're considering giving up rogue 10, you can probably give up rogue 9 as well, and pick up ranger 6 for 3rd DWS core.. and ram's might +2 damage

OP already gets Ram's Might from rgr 4. Rgr 6 provides Sniper Shot & Manyshot, so that's certainly better from a DPS perspective than Imp Evasion. That would work really well in FotW (Adrenalized x5 crits FTW).

Another option to consider: rog 6 / rgr 6 / ftr 8 with T5 Kensei instead. Something like 32 Kensei (Keen Edge + OwB) / 23 DWS (Killer) / 14 Harper / 11 Mechanic (1st 3 cores).

[bobafettucine]

OP already gets Ram's Might from rgr 4. Rgr 6 provides Sniper Shot & Manyshot, so that's certainly better from a DPS perspective than Imp Evasion. That would work really well in FotW (Adrenalized x5 crits FTW).

I didnt want to have to swap in a bow for Manyshot if possible, and the problem I have with my current mech build is that he is a bit squishy. Imp Evasion helps with that.

[unbongwah]

the problem I have with my current mech build is that he is a bit squishy. Imp Evasion helps with that.

Are you really having a problem with Reflex saves? Because that's all Imp Evasion helps with.

[bobafettucine]

Are you really having a problem with Reflex saves? Because that's all Imp Evasion helps with.

Yep, I found them a little lacking at reaper in Grim & Barrett, Subversion, Curse The Sky etc.