Post by Mortis on Oct 2, 2007 16:40:40 GMT
Carmen Perussi Vos (Rough latin that means) “Song of Doom”
Reincarnated to:
Carmen æ Singer of Death’s Hand
Aka
Song æ Singer of Death’s hand
I get a lot of questions about my bard and what build setup I run. I decided to write it up and let folks take a gander. This is my spin on bards, I am NOT looking for criticism or feedback, this is a tried true hell capable bard that can tank if need be.
Siren gives you the following: -2 Strength, -2 Constitution, +2 Dexterity, +2 charisma. Free feats: Lingering Song, and Extra Music. Can breathe Underwater. Speaks Siren Song.
Siren (Secret sub-race) (Any race will due)
Bard 59 / Paladin 1 (at level 40)
All charisma build
Start \ lvl 60 \ lvl 60 with gear NO buffs
Str 12 (-2 race) \10 \22
Dex 8 (+2 race) \10 \22
Con 16 (-2 race) \14 \26
Wis 8 (± 0 race) \8 \8
Int 14 (± 0 race) \14 \14
Cha 16 (+2 race) \38 \50
Feats chosen:
Artist
Toughness
Curse song
Lasting inspiration
Still spell
-Auto still spell 1 (Req. Still spell, Spell craft 27+)
-Auto still spell 2
Spell penetration
-greater spell penetration
-epic spell penetration
skill focus perform
-epic skill focus perform
epic skill focus discipline
combat casting
-improved combat casting
spell focus Enchantment
-greater spell focus Enchantment
-epic spell focus Enchantment
spell focus Illusion
-greater spell focus Illusion
-epic spell focus Illusion
spell focus Evocation
-greater spell focus Evocation
-epic spell focus Evocation,
spell focus transmutation
-greater spell focus transmutation
-epic spell focus transmutation
-legendary spell focus transmutation, toughness
*Read Tome of Divination for Epic Divine Focus @ level 41.
Skill allocation. Every level you should have adequate skill points to dump in your specific skills. They are as follows:
Concentration!, Discipline!, Lore, Perform!, Taunt!, Tumble!, Spell Craft (to 30 and stop), Use Magical Device.
Level Progression: (Noted as NECESSARY)
Level 1: Artist!
Level 40: Paladin Level! Requires Alignment Change!
Level 41: Change alignment back!! Read a Tome of Epic Focus. (Whichever you want)
Spells that you should take!
-Healing circle
-Balagorn’s Iron Horn
-Greater Magic Weapon (GMW)
-Keen
-War cry
-Dirge
-Ice storm
The Saves and AC:
NO song NO Buffs @ level 60
69/73/66
AC 119
Notes: I want to point out that a bard is not a good starting character for a new player. If you are unsure about caster play then this may not be a good build for you until you get some caster play experience. You will notice that I did not take ANY greater charisma feats, and you will also notice that my base Charisma at level 60 is well over 30. This bard sings with a level 61 effective song and wears full plate and shield. Due to the nature of saving throw bonuses from the paladin level your saves should be rock solid from level 40 onward. I also find that with plate and shield I can be immune to implosion, word of faith, harm, and an assortment of other nasty spells at my convenience. With the acquisition of some decent rings and armor/shield I can also get 4 out of 5 elemental immunities to 100% with the 5th nearly 85%. Magic tends to float from 25 to 50% Immunity depending on rings. With a druid and some shunt you can get all of your immunes to well over 150% across the elemental spectrum and still have AC of 116+song.
Regards,
Mortis Corpus [Death's Hand!]
Reincarnated to:
Carmen æ Singer of Death’s Hand
Aka
Song æ Singer of Death’s hand
I get a lot of questions about my bard and what build setup I run. I decided to write it up and let folks take a gander. This is my spin on bards, I am NOT looking for criticism or feedback, this is a tried true hell capable bard that can tank if need be.
Siren gives you the following: -2 Strength, -2 Constitution, +2 Dexterity, +2 charisma. Free feats: Lingering Song, and Extra Music. Can breathe Underwater. Speaks Siren Song.
Siren (Secret sub-race) (Any race will due)
Bard 59 / Paladin 1 (at level 40)
All charisma build
Start \ lvl 60 \ lvl 60 with gear NO buffs
Str 12 (-2 race) \10 \22
Dex 8 (+2 race) \10 \22
Con 16 (-2 race) \14 \26
Wis 8 (± 0 race) \8 \8
Int 14 (± 0 race) \14 \14
Cha 16 (+2 race) \38 \50
Feats chosen:
Artist
Toughness
Curse song
Lasting inspiration
Still spell
-Auto still spell 1 (Req. Still spell, Spell craft 27+)
-Auto still spell 2
Spell penetration
-greater spell penetration
-epic spell penetration
skill focus perform
-epic skill focus perform
epic skill focus discipline
combat casting
-improved combat casting
spell focus Enchantment
-greater spell focus Enchantment
-epic spell focus Enchantment
spell focus Illusion
-greater spell focus Illusion
-epic spell focus Illusion
spell focus Evocation
-greater spell focus Evocation
-epic spell focus Evocation,
spell focus transmutation
-greater spell focus transmutation
-epic spell focus transmutation
-legendary spell focus transmutation, toughness
*Read Tome of Divination for Epic Divine Focus @ level 41.
Skill allocation. Every level you should have adequate skill points to dump in your specific skills. They are as follows:
Concentration!, Discipline!, Lore, Perform!, Taunt!, Tumble!, Spell Craft (to 30 and stop), Use Magical Device.
Level Progression: (Noted as NECESSARY)
Level 1: Artist!
Level 40: Paladin Level! Requires Alignment Change!
Level 41: Change alignment back!! Read a Tome of Epic Focus. (Whichever you want)
Spells that you should take!
-Healing circle
-Balagorn’s Iron Horn
-Greater Magic Weapon (GMW)
-Keen
-War cry
-Dirge
-Ice storm
The Saves and AC:
NO song NO Buffs @ level 60
69/73/66
AC 119
Notes: I want to point out that a bard is not a good starting character for a new player. If you are unsure about caster play then this may not be a good build for you until you get some caster play experience. You will notice that I did not take ANY greater charisma feats, and you will also notice that my base Charisma at level 60 is well over 30. This bard sings with a level 61 effective song and wears full plate and shield. Due to the nature of saving throw bonuses from the paladin level your saves should be rock solid from level 40 onward. I also find that with plate and shield I can be immune to implosion, word of faith, harm, and an assortment of other nasty spells at my convenience. With the acquisition of some decent rings and armor/shield I can also get 4 out of 5 elemental immunities to 100% with the 5th nearly 85%. Magic tends to float from 25 to 50% Immunity depending on rings. With a druid and some shunt you can get all of your immunes to well over 150% across the elemental spectrum and still have AC of 116+song.
Regards,
Mortis Corpus [Death's Hand!]
