Post by wollstonecraft on Aug 8, 2014 4:12:38 GMT
Here’s the Accursed Pariah build I’m currently playing. It’s different than most Pariahs and makes a few compromises compared to the classic 20/20 split, but overall I am happy with this build’s utility. I use it mainly for soloing LLs, but it also fares quite well in Hells parties. I am not a very good character builder, but this build works pretty well for my play style.
I consider the build to be a very stable arcane-replacement in that it can perform some of the important duties of an arcane caster (in Hells, anyway). It endures many attacks with soak, regeneration, and a touch of conceal. It’s also kind of a poor-man’s Sorcerer because it forgoes the need for both a Charisma artifact and a shield pandect.
The extra spells from Sorc levels lend themselves well to Evocation focus since they grant one extra spell level up to level 6 over Barb CC. The build gets 4 epic Sorc bonus feats, so fitting Evoc is no problem. I took an Extra Spell Known feat to allow a full complement of elemental damage AoEs without losing any of the Pariah niche spells. I also fit in all of the decent damage shields, which are great for soloing and small parties.
A tiny added feature is that I can visit the spell ped each level, so I can play around with spell choices to find what works best. The spellbook is listed below.
The build can channel magic. It also gains access to Paragon spells. The obvious choice is Karsus.
With only 3 uses of Rage per day (lasting about 3:45 each), I have to decide on just the right time to use them. This could be mitigated with a Tempest of Blood belt (though I’d not give up the extra spell slots, personally) or a Barb Rage ego (for double duration).
In heavy armour, I can break 100% physical immunity thanks to some lucky randomizations. Other options include Fist robes (for extra spell pen) or Styg robes (for extra DC). I can also swap on Silks of the Iridescent for the elemental immunity buff when Shunt is not available. Interestingly, Plate of Anubis still gives AoE FoD. If you were to take FoD, that’d be another option. 32 Sorc levels let me wear Mask of the Blood War.
Yes, this build has 2 less spell DC than a Barb CC Pariah.
Gnome
Maelephant
Str 6 [10]
Dex 8 (-4 with quasi status)
Con 20 [26] --> {78} at level 80, 2x demi, +16 gear
Int 14
Wis 8
Cha 15 (+4 with quasi status)
All stat increases go to Con
Pre-LL Leveling
1. Sorc: SF Trans
2. Barb
3. Sorc: GSF Trans
4. Barb
5. Barb
6. Sorc: Still Spell
7. Barb
8. Sorc
9. Sorc: SF Evoc
10. Barb
11. Barb
12. Sorc: GSF Evoc
13. Barb
14. Sorc
15. Sorc SF Necro
16. Sorc
17. Sorc
18. Sorc: GSF Necro *Quasi Status*
19. Sorc
20. Sorc
21. Sorc: Gr Con 1
22. Sorc
23. Sorc
24. Sorc: Gr Con 2
25. Sorc
26. Sorc
27. Sorc: Gr Con 3
28. Sorc
29. Sorc
30. Sorc: ESF Trans, Gr Con4
31. Sorc
32. Sorc
33. Sorc: ESF Evoc, Gr Con 5
34. Sorc
35. Sorc
36. Sorc: ESF Necro, Gr Con 6
37. Sorc
38. Sorc
39. Sorc: Extra Spell Known (6), Gr Con 7
40. Barb
41. Spell Penetration tome
Use a Con Artifact at 55
Legendary Feats
1) Gr Con 8
2) Gr Con 9
3) Gr Con 10
4) Empower Spell
5) Leg. Spell Penetration
6) LSF Trans
7) LSF Necro
Paragon Feats
1) Para. Spell Penetration
2) LSF Evoc
3) PSF Evoc
4) PSK: Karsus
5) PSF Trans
6) PSF Necro
Saves
Fort: about 80
Reflex: about 50
Will: about 55
Skills
Concentration 63
Discipline dump at level 40
Craft armour 40
Lore 63
Spellcraft
Spellbook
1) Endure Elements
Expedious Retreat
Ray of Enfeeblement
Magic Weapon
Ice Dagger
Shelgarn’s
2) Combust
Flame Weapon
Shock Weapon
Stone Bones
Melf’s Acid Arrow
Vocalize
3) GMW
Keen
Displacement
Gust
Scint Sphere
4) Evards
Bestow Curse
Enervation
Elemental Shield
Wall of Fire
5) Energy Buffer
Flensing
Melf’s Acid Shield
Break Enchantment
Vitriolic Sphere
6) Stone to Flesh
Flesh to Stone
Disintegration
Circle of Death
Freezing Sphere
7) Delayed Blast Fireball
Great Thunder Clap
Reverse Gravity
8) Horrid Wilting
Sunburst
Bigby’s Clenched
9) Mords
Shapechange
Bigby’s Grasping
Epic Spells
Epic Wall
Death of Magic
Missile Barrage
Para Spell
Karsus’ Avatar
Thanks for reading.
-WSCraft
I consider the build to be a very stable arcane-replacement in that it can perform some of the important duties of an arcane caster (in Hells, anyway). It endures many attacks with soak, regeneration, and a touch of conceal. It’s also kind of a poor-man’s Sorcerer because it forgoes the need for both a Charisma artifact and a shield pandect.
The extra spells from Sorc levels lend themselves well to Evocation focus since they grant one extra spell level up to level 6 over Barb CC. The build gets 4 epic Sorc bonus feats, so fitting Evoc is no problem. I took an Extra Spell Known feat to allow a full complement of elemental damage AoEs without losing any of the Pariah niche spells. I also fit in all of the decent damage shields, which are great for soloing and small parties.
A tiny added feature is that I can visit the spell ped each level, so I can play around with spell choices to find what works best. The spellbook is listed below.
The build can channel magic. It also gains access to Paragon spells. The obvious choice is Karsus.
With only 3 uses of Rage per day (lasting about 3:45 each), I have to decide on just the right time to use them. This could be mitigated with a Tempest of Blood belt (though I’d not give up the extra spell slots, personally) or a Barb Rage ego (for double duration).
In heavy armour, I can break 100% physical immunity thanks to some lucky randomizations. Other options include Fist robes (for extra spell pen) or Styg robes (for extra DC). I can also swap on Silks of the Iridescent for the elemental immunity buff when Shunt is not available. Interestingly, Plate of Anubis still gives AoE FoD. If you were to take FoD, that’d be another option. 32 Sorc levels let me wear Mask of the Blood War.
Yes, this build has 2 less spell DC than a Barb CC Pariah.
Gnome
Maelephant
Str 6 [10]
Dex 8 (-4 with quasi status)
Con 20 [26] --> {78} at level 80, 2x demi, +16 gear
Int 14
Wis 8
Cha 15 (+4 with quasi status)
All stat increases go to Con
Pre-LL Leveling
1. Sorc: SF Trans
2. Barb
3. Sorc: GSF Trans
4. Barb
5. Barb
6. Sorc: Still Spell
7. Barb
8. Sorc
9. Sorc: SF Evoc
10. Barb
11. Barb
12. Sorc: GSF Evoc
13. Barb
14. Sorc
15. Sorc SF Necro
16. Sorc
17. Sorc
18. Sorc: GSF Necro *Quasi Status*
19. Sorc
20. Sorc
21. Sorc: Gr Con 1
22. Sorc
23. Sorc
24. Sorc: Gr Con 2
25. Sorc
26. Sorc
27. Sorc: Gr Con 3
28. Sorc
29. Sorc
30. Sorc: ESF Trans, Gr Con4
31. Sorc
32. Sorc
33. Sorc: ESF Evoc, Gr Con 5
34. Sorc
35. Sorc
36. Sorc: ESF Necro, Gr Con 6
37. Sorc
38. Sorc
39. Sorc: Extra Spell Known (6), Gr Con 7
40. Barb
41. Spell Penetration tome
Use a Con Artifact at 55
Legendary Feats
1) Gr Con 8
2) Gr Con 9
3) Gr Con 10
4) Empower Spell
5) Leg. Spell Penetration
6) LSF Trans
7) LSF Necro
Paragon Feats
1) Para. Spell Penetration
2) LSF Evoc
3) PSF Evoc
4) PSK: Karsus
5) PSF Trans
6) PSF Necro
Saves
Fort: about 80
Reflex: about 50
Will: about 55
Skills
Concentration 63
Discipline dump at level 40
Craft armour 40
Lore 63
Spellcraft
Spellbook
1) Endure Elements
Expedious Retreat
Ray of Enfeeblement
Magic Weapon
Ice Dagger
Shelgarn’s
2) Combust
Flame Weapon
Shock Weapon
Stone Bones
Melf’s Acid Arrow
Vocalize
3) GMW
Keen
Displacement
Gust
Scint Sphere
4) Evards
Bestow Curse
Enervation
Elemental Shield
Wall of Fire
5) Energy Buffer
Flensing
Melf’s Acid Shield
Break Enchantment
Vitriolic Sphere
6) Stone to Flesh
Flesh to Stone
Disintegration
Circle of Death
Freezing Sphere
7) Delayed Blast Fireball
Great Thunder Clap
Reverse Gravity
8) Horrid Wilting
Sunburst
Bigby’s Clenched
9) Mords
Shapechange
Bigby’s Grasping
Epic Spells
Epic Wall
Death of Magic
Missile Barrage
Para Spell
Karsus’ Avatar
Thanks for reading.
-WSCraft