Playable from level 1 - 40 ..PvM Build

Originally posted on April 24th,
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I was considering the stereotypical high-dex-dual-wielding-archer ranger, and decided if it were done well it might not be half bad. Well, after some consideration, I decided that multiclassed with fighter and paladin this could work well. With epic weapon specialization, divine might and divine shield, you end up with a high AC finesse fighter that does damage that would put some strength builds to shame (against the favoured enemies at least). The character also has a decent AB with bows and dual wielding. The stat mix turned out badly however and spell casting had to be abandoned. Not one of my best builds, but definitely not one of my worst. This is definitely a character that does better in high rather than low magic settings. Then again all pure melee builds are stronger in high magic settings (really what can a pure melee build do with no magic items?). Let me know what you guys think?

Advantages

-Does a lot of damage with a longbow. With divine might, some of the damage is divine which is hard to resist. With favoured enemy, bane of enemies and epic weapon specialization the arrows do a lot of damage without buffs.
-Does a lot of damage dual wielding shortswords. Again, divine might adds divine damage to all attacks, making it hard to resist. Even without divine might he does a lot of damage to favoured enemies.
-A good AC thanks to divine shield and a 30 DEX.
-Some stealth and trap setting abilities. If he can't hurt an opponent in melee he has an alternative.

Disadvantages

-Poor will saves. The fortitude and reflex saves are okay but without evasion they don't do much good. Spell casters will cause trouble for this character.
-Mediocre hit points. Not good, but not bad.
-No spell casting ability.
-Only 5 favoured enemies. He is going to be very good at killing a select group of opponents. If you know what you're facing this isn't a problem, but if you could be facing a wide assortment of enemies this character will not do well.
-Major XP penalty.

War Scout of Correllon

Race Elf

Alignment Lawful Good

Base Attributes
STR 14
DEX 18
CON 10
WIS 8
INT 12
CHA 14

Leveling Guide
Levels 1-3 Fighter
Levels 4-5 Ranger
Level 6 Fighter
Levels 7-9 Paladin
Levels 10-11 Ranger
Level 12 Paladin
Levels 13-14 Ranger
Level 15 Paladin
Levels 16-33 Ranger
Levels 34-39 Fighter
Level 40 Ranger

Final Level Distribution
Fighter 10
Paladin 5
Ranger 25

Animal Companion Panther

Attribute Bonuses
4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 go to dexterity
28, 32, 36 and 40 go to charisma

Feats
Level 1: Weapon Focus (Shortsword), Weapon Finesse
Level 2: Weapon Focus (Longbow)
Level 3: Power Attack
Level 4: Favoured Enemy (Undead)
Level 6: Weapon Specialization (Shortsword), Weapon Specialization (Longbow)
Level 9: Divine Might
Level 12: Divine Shield
Level 13: Favoured Enemy (Elf)
Level 15: Extra Turning
Level 18: Improved Critical (Shortsword)
Level 19: Favoured Enemy (Dwarf)
Level 21: Epic Weapon Focus (Longbow)
Level 24: Favoured Enemy (Human), Great Dexterity I
Level 27: Great Dexterity II
Level 29: Favoured Enemy (Half-Orc)
Level 30: Great Dexterity III
Level 32: Bane of Enemies
Level 33: Great Dexterity IV,
Level 35: Epic Weapon Focus (Shortsword)
Level 36: Great Dexterity V
Level 37: Epic Weapon Specialization (Longbow)
Level 39: Epic Weapon Specialization (Shortsword), Great Dexterity VI
Level 40: Epic Prowess

Final Attributes
STR 14
DEX 30
CON 10
WIS 8
INT 12
CHA 18

Final Saves
Fortitude 29
Reflexes 29
Will 18

Skillpoints 179
Discipline 43
Hide 24
Move Silently 24
Set Trap 8
Spellcraft 20
Tumble 20

Skillpoint Distribution
Level 1: Discipline 4, Spellcraft 2, Tumble 2
Level 2: Discipline 1, Save 2
Level 3: Discipline 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 4: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Save 2
Level 5: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 6: Discipline 1, Save 2
Level 7: Discipline 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 8: Discipline 1, Save 2
Level 9: Discipline 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 10: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Save 2
Level 11: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 12: Discipline 1, Save 2
Level 13: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 14: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Save 2
Level 15: Discipline 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 16: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Save 2
Level 17: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 18: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Save 2
Level 19: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 20: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Save 2
Level 21: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 22: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Save 2
Level 23: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 24: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Save 2
Level 25: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 26: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Save 2
Level 27: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 28: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Save 2
Level 29: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 30: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Save 2
Level 31: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 32: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Save 2
Level 33: Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 34: Discipline 1, Save 2
Level 35: Discipline 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 36: Discipline 1, Save 2
Level 37: Discipline 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1
Level 38: Discipline 1, Save 2
Level 39: Discipline 1, Save 4
Level 40: Discipline 1, Set Trap 8

AB and Damage
(no buffs, two normal shortswords)
42/37/32/27 8+1D6 (17-20 X2)
42/37 7+1D6 (17-20 X2)
(44/39/34/29 13+3D6 (17-20 X2) Vs. Favoured Enemy
44/39 12+3D6 (17-20 X2))

(+12 to STR, +12 to DEX, +12 to CHA, Divine Might, two +5 keen shortswords)
53/48/43/38 19+1D6 (+10 Divine Damage) (15-20 X2)
53/48 15+1D6 (+10 Divine Damage) (15-20 x2)
(55/50/45/40 24+3D6 (+10 Divine Damage) (15-20 X2) Vs. Favoured Enemy
55/50 20+3D6 (+10 Divine Damage) (15-20 X2))

(no buffs, normal composite bow)
44/39/34/29 8+1D8 (20 X3)
(46/41/36/31 13+1D8+2D6 (20 X3) Vs. Favoured Enemy)

(+12 to STR, +12 to DEX, +12 to CHA, Divine Might, +5 to hit +8 mighty Longbow)
55/50/45/40 14+1D8 (+10 Divine Damage) (20 X3)
(57/52/47/42 19+1D8+2D6 (+10 Divine Damage) (20 X3) Vs. Favoured Enemy)

AC
24 (No items, no buffs)
59 (+12 to DEX, +12 to CHA and divine shield, +5 robes, +5 ring of protection, +5 amulet of natural armor, haste)

Hit Points 400 (Max. Every Level)
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Edited By griphook on 06/02/05 14:24