Post by zerragon on May 8, 2008 12:10:48 GMT
Intro:
The goal is to be able to dish out substantial meelee damage, while retaining the core
functions of a bfm and maintaining a solid defence.
The choice for going Radiance Genasi comes from the bonus metamagic feats and cha,con,int bonuses.
Hound archon would give 3 more AB but less pre epic feats, though still very viable, because you want to up the AB as much as possibly.
3 Paladin levels to get maximum BAB from Tensers transformation,
which this build really needs. (Thanks to Claus for this tip)
Heavy Flail because of high critting bludge damage, and also have an excellent Dispater weapon version.
Note:
To access empowered and maximized versions of Firebrand, locate them in the radial meny and assign the to quickslots as
soon as you get equipment that boost spell slots.
Starting stats:
Base race is human
Subrace is Radiance Genasi
Stat | Base | Radiance Genasi |
Str | 16 | 14 |
Dex | 12 | 14 |
Con | 14 | 16 |
Wis | 8 | 8 |
Int | 14 | 16 |
Cha | 12 | 18 |
Level overview
1 So/ 1 Pal/ 8 So/ 10 Rdd/ 1 So (Becomes BFM)/ 14 rdd/ 2 so/ 2 pal / 1 rdd
All strength
Pre epic feats (in correct sequence):
Power attack
Extend spell OR Toughness (player choice, longer lasting tensers or 60 more HP)
Cleave
Weapon Focus (Heavy flail)
SF: Evocation
GSF: Evocation
Improved Critical (Heavy flail)
Resist energy fire
Epic feats:
This one MUST be done in the correct order
Epic Toughness 1
Epic Toughness 2
Epic Toughness 3
Epic Toughness 4
Epic Toughness 5
Epic Toughness 6
Epic Toughness 7
Epic Toughness 8
Epic Toughness 9
Epic Toughness 10
Legendary Levels:
IMPORTANT:
Visit the RDD secret at rdd lvl 30,35,40,45 in order to maximize HP and skill points.
All stat points to strength
LL feats:
Armor skin
Great Cleave
Overwhelming critical (Heavy flail)
Devastating critical (Heavy flail)
Epic weapon focus (Heavy flail)
Epic prowess
Legendary weapon focus (Heavy flail)
Book: Spell penetration
Skills
Max craft armor, craft weapon, discipline, parry, tumble, listen, put the rest in concentration.
Level 60(+) data
Abilities:
Str: 52 (64)
Dex: 14 (26)
Con: 24 (36)
Wis: 8 (20)
Int: 20 (32)
Cha: 22 (34)
Saves:
Fort: 70
Will: 64
Reflex: 60
AC:
(10 base, + 17 deflection, +17 natural, +14 rdd/tumble, +17 medium armor, +5 base armor, +17 shield (dire buckler), +8 dex, +20 dodge, +2 armor skin, +2 craft armor)
129 / 130 (song & craft armor) / 134 (girdling)
This gives 5% spell failure, going UR ward gives 3 less AC
Demi with Asmo shield (all effects) an 0% spell failure.
139
AB:
92
I used a STR artifact to push ab to 93, also stun immune and a death touch is nice to have.
HP: 1421/ 1481(Toughness)
Spell selection:
Pretty straigthforward. Pick the BFM spells, the rest dont make much difference anyway because of low casterlvl. Though gust is still functional.
Equipment
Fit in Tia belt + one/two other tia items for plenty of firebrands.
Nice build to put to use a dire buckler.
Tweak the rest to cover usual nessecities.
Pros:
Very fun to play !
Good tank capabilties. 14-20/x4 crits of solid bludge damage.
Firebrands, normal, silent, empowered and maximized versions.
Decent AC
Good saves
High HP
Lots of skills and partial crit immune through parry.
Cons:
A bit low on AB.
Depends on tensers to meelee.