Post by tomaan on Feb 6, 2013 19:57:24 GMT
After messing around with several two handed builds, I had an epiphany....so it was more like a DUH??? but, whatever. I forgot that Rangers get wisdom AC when weilding certain weapons two handed, which means you can take advantage of their defensive abilities and/or CS and still get the extra damage.
The limitation is that you have use a small character (any weapon but pick & light flail as far as I know) or a spear (the only weapon that works for mediums as far as I know). My assumption is that the AC bonus would not apply to a large character with a huge weapon, but I did not check to confirm.
Yes, Barbarian is still the best choice in terms of damage output, but I already have one and am ready to move on. To that end, I have two versions I'm playing now -- one a dps (I hope) build and the other a CS build. Here they are:
Saves are a bit on the low end, but I'm a thrill-seeker, so what the heck?
Playing DPS(IH) from scratch and waiting a few more days to reincarnat the CSer. Suggestions, tips, feedback are welcome.
The limitation is that you have use a small character (any weapon but pick & light flail as far as I know) or a spear (the only weapon that works for mediums as far as I know). My assumption is that the AC bonus would not apply to a large character with a huge weapon, but I did not check to confirm.
Yes, Barbarian is still the best choice in terms of damage output, but I already have one and am ready to move on. To that end, I have two versions I'm playing now -- one a dps (I hope) build and the other a CS build. Here they are:
Version | DPS(IH) (R32/F8) | CS (R40) |
Level Progression | R:1-23, F:24-31, R:32-40 | R:1-40 |
Race/Subrace | Gnome Kolyarut | Halfling Zenythri |
Starting Stats (subby bonus) | STR: 17(20) DEX: 13(18) CON: 10(12) INT: 14(16) WIS: 15(13) CHA: 8(6) | STR: 16(18) DEX: 16(20) CON: 12 WIS: 12(16) INT: 14 CHA: 8 |
Feats, Reg (in order) | Blooded, Wpn Focus, Gr. Wpn Focus, Imp. Crit, Power Attack, Cleave, Great Cleave | Blooded, Wpn Focus, Gr. Wpn Focus, Imp. Crit, Power Attack, Cleave, Great Cleave |
Feats, Epic (in order) | Iron Will, Epic Refl, Gr. Str I-IV | Epic Will, Called Shot, Armor Skin, O'Whelm Crit, Dev Crit, Gr. Str I-II |
Feats, Legendary (in order) | Leg Skill Aff (Tumble), Leg Wpn Focus, Leg Wpn Spec, Leg Will, Gr Str V, Leg Spell Foc (Enchant), Gr Str VI | Leg Skill Aff (Tumble), Leg Wpn Foc, Leg Luck, Gr Str III-VI |
Feats, Class F#: FighterLevel R#: RangerLevel (in order) | F1: Armor Skin, F2: O'Whelm Crit, F4: Dev Crit, F6: Wpn Spec, F8: Epic Wpn Spec R1-->R20: Fave Enemy(FE), R23: Epic Wpn FOc, R25: Bane/Enemies, R26: Epic Prow, R29-->R32: FE | R1-->R20: Fave Enemy(FE), R23: Epic Wpn FOc, R25: Bane/Enemies, R26: Epic Prow, R29-->R40: FE |
Feats, Paragon (in order) | Par Wpn Focus, Par Wpn Spec, Par Balance, Gr Dex I, Gr Dex II, Par Level Bal I | Par Wpn Focus, Par Balance, Par Lvl Bal I, Par LVL Bal II, Par Lvl Bal III, Epic Skill Focus (Listen) |
Final Stats (+14 @ lvl 60) | STR: 60 DEX: 32 CON: 30 INT: 30 WIS: 28 CHA: 20 | STR: 58 DEX: 34 CON: 30 WIS: 30 INT: 28 CHA: 22 |
AB AC Saves (F/R/W) w/+14 @lvl 60 | AB: 101 AC: 134 (140 w/+16 & dbl demi) Saves: 60/59/61 | AB: 99 AC: 137 (142 w/+16 & dbl demi) Saves: 64/60/62 |
Misc | +57 damage with Paragon Weapon Specialization Requires Saves Arti Lots of skill points Crit Immunity May need Workshop Boots for better DPS Read Wondrous Tome of Ancient Lore: Enchantment at lvl 41 AC includes Strongheart | Called Shot DC: 54 Requires Saves Arti Crit Immunity Read Wondrous Tome of Ancient Lore: Enchantment at lvl 41 AC includes Strongheart |
Saves are a bit on the low end, but I'm a thrill-seeker, so what the heck?
Playing DPS(IH) from scratch and waiting a few more days to reincarnat the CSer. Suggestions, tips, feedback are welcome.