I created a character with the concept of being a team asset (Bard), and added some Taunting skills, with Called shot, so basically his role in a party is singing, then casting curse song, taunting, called shots, etc... Basically a good character to have in any group.
He can solo using many of the bard spells. I created him as a Strenght based character because I wanted him to be tough, and wanted better damage from his rapier.
Abilities:
STR: 15 (Main Ability, but kept it low to not cost too much at start) DEX: 10 CON: 10 INT: 13 WIS: 8 CHA: 16 (All reqs for Bard level 6 spells).
GSTR refers to the Great Strenght Epic Feat, STR is the ability increase at each 4 levels.
If you're content with casting buffs in light robes, then putting on a full plate, this will do fine. Or if your PW has a lot of dex enhancing items, you can cast some empowered cats, and stay in light robes so as to avoid spells failure.
Bard song is maximized in terms of AC procurement, gone to 21 even to get Lasting Inspiration (which is very useful for a bard).
Rogue levels really allow you to concentrate on various skills that you may want to have depending on your world... I ended up with:
Also decided to take Cripling strike to add to the concept of a pesky halfling, ending up with 7d6 sneak attacks ...
Edited By Kail Pendragon on 10/12/07 14:44
A couple things to consider:
1. I believe you overspent start up points. I believe a 15 Str requires 13 ability points, and your Charisma takes you up to 23. You'll have to to drop two points somewhere, I think. However, my math is usually wrong, so disregard if so.
2. He is going to have a tough time surviving early on until he picks up that 1st fighter level. With no Dex bonus, and no decent armor to wear, he's going to get clobbered, even with whatever buffs the Bard might provide. I would suggest taking that fighter level at, say, Lvl 2. _________________ Got Hommlet? World of Greyhawk Action Server (with 1/2 price ales on Mondays!)
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You can also get Lasting Inspiration at Bard lvl 20 if you time it with a normal feat level (21,24 etc).
Bard song AC also increases at level 25(to +6) and 30 (+7). You mentioned that it was maxed out, but not quite.
Quote: Posted 07/07/05 18:43:47 (GMT) -- mphacon
You can also get Lasting Inspiration at Bard lvl 20 if you time it with a normal feat level (21,24 etc).
Bard song AC also increases at level 25(to +6) and 30 (+7). You mentioned that it was maxed out, but not quite.
For all intents and purposes, it is maxed out. Bard Song level 25 requires 75 Perform and level 30 requires 100 Perform. Not counting CHA bonuses and items with a lot of Perform skill boosts, the most Perform you can get at level 40 is :
Good luck fulfilling those higher Bard Song requirements in 99% of environments. _________________ It's rogue, dammit, ROGUE!!!
I agree with that limitation Cin. Lvl 16 is as far as you should probably go, or 20 if you want Lasting Inspiration.
1. I believe you overspent start up points. I believe a 15 Str requires 13 ability points, and your Charisma takes you up to 23. You'll have to to drop two points somewhere, I think. However, my math is usually wrong, so disregard if so.
2. He is going to have a tough time surviving early on until he picks up that 1st fighter level. With no Dex bonus, and no decent armor to wear, he's going to get clobbered, even with whatever buffs the Bard might provide. I would suggest taking that fighter level at, say, Lvl 2.
I didn't overspend ability points to my knowledge, It should be good.
True about the fighter level recommendation. I did play more of a laid back character (support) initially, and I would probably have been better able to shrug off damage at first. You can solo with this character afterwards, not a huge tank, but an effective meleer.
Ability points look ok to me, could be Griz forgot that halflings get +2 dex, I almost did.
Quote: Posted 07/11/05 19:25:02 (GMT) -- pulse cap
Ability points look ok to me, could be Griz forgot that halflings get +2 dex, I almost did.
That's what I did. Sorry bout that. _________________ Got Hommlet? World of Greyhawk Action Server (with 1/2 price ales on Mondays!)
I agree with that limitation Cin. Lvl 16 is as far as you should probably go, or 20 if you want Lasting Inspiration.