Custom Build Request: 12 Paladin/8 FvS, Str Domain, War Soul Enhancement tree

[Shivr]

If anyone would be willing, I am a returning player from a long absence. Looking for a 34 pt. build with the above constraints. Additionally, I have a +7 Tome (all stats), Aasimar PL and Fighter PL. Hoping for a build with decent DPS and good survivability. I am open to any suggestions however. Thanks in advance.

[unbongwah]

That's a strange level split; why cleric 8? You're missing out on Holy Sword by not taking paladin 14, which is the most important DPS buff for paladins.

[Xgya]

That's a strange level split; why cleric 8? You're missing out on Holy Sword by not taking paladin 14, which is the most important DPS buff for paladins.

I agree, this is a pretty strange split.
What are you trying to get from either classes?
Why Strength domain?

[Shivr]

Honestly, I think I shot myself in the foot from the beginning. I was thinking Pal/Fvs w/ Str domain to get it down to a two stat build (Str and Cha with the Str domain taking care of the reflex saves and synergizing with THF). Unfortunately, I got ahead of myself and mistook that FvS also got domains, not just clerics. So, I think this idea is probably dead. As far as the 12/8 split, I was thinking it would be beneficial to have a greater selection of level 4 spells, but this is why I reached out for help, I am not well versed in crafting viable builds Just looking to being able to play DDO with my son without getting side-eye glances lol.

[Xgya]

Honestly, I think I shot myself in the foot from the beginning. I was thinking Pal/Fvs w/ Str domain to get it down to a two stat build (Str and Cha with the Str domain taking care of the reflex saves and synergizing with THF). Unfortunately, I got ahead of myself and mistook that FvS also got domains, not just clerics. So, I think this idea is probably dead. As far as the 12/8 split, I was thinking it would be beneficial to have a greater selection of level 4 spells, but this is why I reached out for help, I am not well versed in crafting viable builds Just looking to being able to play DDO with my son without getting side-eye glances lol.

Are your levels already set, or are you still taking them? I want to know whether the split already happened, and you just need a solution to make it viable, or whether you're still thinking it through.

The whole forum can probably make any class split work with some effort, but there obviously are better answers to some questions.
I was asking what you specifically needed from each class for that reason.
Knowing what you wanted from the domain (which you get at Cleric level 5), I figured a 14 Pal/6 Cleric split might work. You'd get access to Holy Sword, which is a great addition to any build, while retaining Strength to reflex saves. Losing 4th level Cleric spells in order to get 4th level Paladin spells is a pretty fair trade.

[btolson]

With Divine Grace (Cha Mod to saves) and itemizing for Cha, I don't think you'll need Str to reflex. Paladins don't usually have a problem with their saves.

[Shivr]

Nothing is set in stone at all. I currently have a level 30 Aasimar Fighter/Ranger/Rogue that I am about to Iconic TR. I hate the current build and was looking for something that I can run low level Reapers with my son. The Pal/Clr idea was just an attempt to make use of the Racial and Class PL that comes free with the Iconic TR. I used a +7 supreme tome with my current build (which I have been told carries over to the new life, at a prorated rate). My main needs are decent DPS and Survivability (Soloing R1 would be a bonus). Almost anything is on the table... I appreciate any suggestions you may have.

[btolson]

I recommend telling us what you hate about your current build, and what you enjoy in general, to get better recommendations.

[Shivr]

My current build is "decent" dps wise, but it is very "squishy"; I tend to die 50-100% more often than others. That is something I wish to avoid. I really like melee builds, but in my experience they seem to be eclipsed by caster builds overall. I have decent gear, and don't mind grinding for better gear, but I don't have the time to play as often, so I need a build that can keep up and contribute during low level Reaper runs without being too gear dependent; mostly so that my son's guild mates don't give him grief for having me tag along lol. I played an Artificer before and really enjoyed it. I also ran a Sorcerer back in the days when "The Shroud" was the big attraction..

[btolson]

Have you thought about trying Barbarian, or a Druid wolf?

[Shivr]

Actually, I have considered a Barb, but my impression is that they tend to be dependent on outside healing and not very self sufficient. The power creep in this game has really changed since I played before, so that may not be the case anymore.

[unbongwah]

Actually, I have considered a Barb, but my impression is that they tend to be dependent on outside healing and not very self sufficient.

Yes and no: barbs have a bunch of abilities which grant temp HPs (e.g., Blood Tribute) which act as your buffer; and all three barb trees have self-healing options in their tier-5s (Blood Strength is best, Accelerated Metabolism is the slowest). They also get a lot of heal amp from the barb cores. OTOH they also have abilities which consume HPs like Frenzy. So there's a push / pull dynamic: using HPs to power some abilities while other abilities regen HPs.

EDIT: you may also want to look into a barb / cleric with Destruction domain, which lets you cast spells while Raged. See my cleric domains thread for a couple of builds.