Aleithian Blues (39 Bard, 1 Paladin)

[buddhamind]

This one is kind of similar to my other bard build using Aleithian Dwarf, but it focuses on getting high charisma and then using a paladin splash instead of spending a buttload of points in Str and Dex. I'm currently playing both-- the original is currently in LL, and this one is sub-20 (named "Tryp Yorke, Baritone"). I wonder which I'll like better?

I discovered that the Winter Is Coming epic is just... meh. Especially since my original has a pretty low Charisma, the radius is very small, so you have to run right into the middle of a mob for it to be useful. Even though this one has high Cha, I ditched Winter is Coming for Healing Spirit. I suppose I'll find out if that was a good decision or not. I could also take Abjur epic (warding) instead.

Here's the original (Aleithian Muse, named "Sing Sing"):
highergroundpoa.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=basebard&action=display&thread=15773



Aleithian Blues
Dwarf: Aleithian Dwarf
Dwarf gets Con +2, Cha -2
Aleithian Dwarf gets Con -2 Int +2 Cha +7
Free feats -- Dodge, SF: Trans

Stat Points

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
8	8	17	14	8	16	-- At Creation
8	8	15	16	8	23	-- After Subrace
8	8	15	16	8	38	-- Level 40, No Items
20	20	27	28	20	50	-- Level 40, With Items
20	20	27	28	20	60	-- Level 60, With Items

Feats
1 - Artist
3 - Curse Song
6 - Extra Music
9 - SF: Illu
12 - GSF: Illu
15 - GSF: Trans
18 - Spell Pen
21 - --== P A L A D I N L E V E L ==--
21 - Great Spell Pen
24 - Lasting Inspiration
24 - SF: Necro
27 - Gr Cha 1
27 - GSF: Necro
30 - Gr Cha 2
30 - SF: Ench
33 - Gr Cha 3
33 - GSF: Ench
36 - Gr Cha 4
36 - Epic Spell Pen
39 - Gr Cha 5
39 - Epic Skill Focus: Perform

42 - ESF: Illu (+ Possums)
45 - ESF: Trans (+ UUU)
48 - ESF: Necro (+ Dirge)
51 - ESF: Ench (+ HMR)
54 - LSF: Illu
57 - Legendary Spell Pen
60 - Legendary Artist

Read Conj Book (+ Healing Spirit)

Stat Point Allocation
Put all into Charisma!

Skills - Maximize 5
-- Perform
-- Taunt
-- Parry
-- Heal
-- Concentration
Distribute the rest of your points into:
-- UMD
-- Tumble
-- Lore

QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS
- Could I take the Paladin splash earlier to get my saves up while leveling?
- Is Healing Spirit the right choice for me?
- Does anyone have a better subrace they'd like to trade?

[gandoron]

Healing Spirit is pretty awesome, really helps for tough fights. Keeps people up and lets tanks stay on mobs (think Asmo spawn). Cloud is also amazing. Bard was 3rd in damage in my last asmo fight, after the CoT and my Conj/Evo Mage.

Pal splash is def the way to go. You don't need to dump skills, so I would take it at 2nd lvl. Also, you may want to take persuade instead of taunt. I haven't decided for my bard. it's your choice.

-G

[buddhamind]

Thanks gandoron!

I wound up taking the Pal splash at 21 simply because it was a convenient time to do so.