Post by thedomicron on Feb 28, 2007 4:08:14 GMT
ok so here's my take on the ranger. i figured with the new bonuses to ranger spells and the legendary saves feats provide us with the best shot at using a double weapon build. while i know shapestrong rage allows large characters to get the extra attacks while wearing a shield, medium characters do more damage and look cooler using them.
alternatively, this build works just fine as a dexer with finessable weapons.
race: human is ideal for this build because of the extra feat and the extra skill point. also the fact the experience penalty makes non-human races less desireable.
note: its ideal for non-humans to use simple or marial weapons in order to save themselves a feat.
note: humans choosing to play through an experience penalty can gain an extra percentage of
subrace: kolyarut is ideal, i'll be trying this build in a few days with half-kyton. fallen angel ought to work fine. there are other builds which should work with this build, but i'd really suggest a race which really adds enough statpoints to help you out.
stats: half kyton is the build which i'll be using, so i'll list the stats. take whichever race you decide to use and adjust your stats accordingly. obviously you want to maximize ac and ab, charisma adds to saves, so having at least 10 base is always encouraged. remember that if you're str based, dex adds ac and reflex whereas wisdom add ac and will save, so choose accordingly.
half-kyton human
strength: 18
dexterity: 10 -> 14
constitution: 14 -> 18
wisdom: 10 -> 14
intelligence: 8
charisma: 12
level progression:
1-3 monk 4-12 ranger 13-17 monk 18 ranger 19-20 blackguard 21-36 ranger 37 monk 38-40 ranger
skills:
max tumble on monk levels, top it off at 40 on your last monk level
concentration and discipline need to be maxed always
for your last skill, consider animal empathy, though if you'd rather not, i suppose lore works just fine too
feats:
luck of heroes, toughness
weapon finesse
exotic proficiency
weapon focus
improved critical
blind fight
iron will
epic feats:
epic weapon focus
armor skin
prowess
lightning reflexes
bane weapon
great strength 1-4
legendary feats:
legendary luck, will, reflexes
great strength 5-8
i'll post the saves and ab at 40 and 60 up later
lmk any problems you see with the build as it is
alternatively, this build works just fine as a dexer with finessable weapons.
race: human is ideal for this build because of the extra feat and the extra skill point. also the fact the experience penalty makes non-human races less desireable.
note: its ideal for non-humans to use simple or marial weapons in order to save themselves a feat.
note: humans choosing to play through an experience penalty can gain an extra percentage of
subrace: kolyarut is ideal, i'll be trying this build in a few days with half-kyton. fallen angel ought to work fine. there are other builds which should work with this build, but i'd really suggest a race which really adds enough statpoints to help you out.
stats: half kyton is the build which i'll be using, so i'll list the stats. take whichever race you decide to use and adjust your stats accordingly. obviously you want to maximize ac and ab, charisma adds to saves, so having at least 10 base is always encouraged. remember that if you're str based, dex adds ac and reflex whereas wisdom add ac and will save, so choose accordingly.
half-kyton human
strength: 18
dexterity: 10 -> 14
constitution: 14 -> 18
wisdom: 10 -> 14
intelligence: 8
charisma: 12
level progression:
1-3 monk 4-12 ranger 13-17 monk 18 ranger 19-20 blackguard 21-36 ranger 37 monk 38-40 ranger
skills:
max tumble on monk levels, top it off at 40 on your last monk level
concentration and discipline need to be maxed always
for your last skill, consider animal empathy, though if you'd rather not, i suppose lore works just fine too
feats:
luck of heroes, toughness
weapon finesse
exotic proficiency
weapon focus
improved critical
blind fight
iron will
epic feats:
epic weapon focus
armor skin
prowess
lightning reflexes
bane weapon
great strength 1-4
legendary feats:
legendary luck, will, reflexes
great strength 5-8
i'll post the saves and ab at 40 and 60 up later
lmk any problems you see with the build as it is
