This build inspired by the other raging dragon builds out there:

I don't know the html to edit the links so no links posted but DVXZ, M1ke47, and ManOWarr all have flavors.

dvxz

Raging Dragon /Monk 3/Druid 14/Barbarian 23

Raging Dragon V2 /Monk 3/Druid 14/Barbarian 23

M1ke47

Raging Dragon /Barbarian 20/Druid 17/Monk 3

ManOWarr

Nature’s Wrath /Druid 23/Barbarian 16/Monk 1

playable 1 - 40 PvM

A couple of notes:
This is a tough build. unless you like putting icepicks through your ears you may want to pass.
XP PENALTY and ALIGNMENT SHIFTS required for this build.(I did try to push off the xp penalty and shifting as much as I could though)

Why the crap stats for str/dex?
Dragonshape overwrites those, so unless you have armor with str/dex buffs, its gone anyway.

Why Maximize instead of Empower Spell?
I am conservative. I prefer knowing I am getting the max of anything as opposed to maybe getting a little more. For example, I know I will alway get a str buff of 5, which is enough because that 5 does carry over to DS + greater rage = 11. Now I only need armor with a +1 str to max Dragon strength for max AB while shifted.

I also left off 53 skill points for you to put where ever you want

Human: True Neutral

Level 1 Barbarian Luck of Heros, Expertise
Level 2 Barbarian
Level 3 Barbarian Zen Archery
Level 4 Druid
Level 5 Druid
Level 6 Druid Improved Expertise
Level 7 Druid
Level 8 Druid
Level 9 Barbarian Maximize Spell
Level 10 Barbarian
Level 11 Barbarian
Level 12 Barbarian extend spell
Level 13 Barbarian
Level 14 Barbarian
Level 15 Barbarian Improved Critical: Unarmed
Level 16 Barbarian
Level 17 Barbarian
Level 18 Barbarian Toughness
Level 19 Barbarian
Level 20 Druid
Level 21 Druid Great Wisdom I
Level 22 Druid
Level 23 Druid
Level 24 Barbarian Terrifying Rage
Level 25: Druid
Level 26: Druid
Level 27: Druid Great Wisdom II
Level 28: Druid
Level 29: Druid <- Start shifting Alignment to Lawful
Level 30: Monk Epic Skill Focus: Intimidate
Level 31: Monk
Level 32: Monk
Level 33: Monk Great Wisdom III
Level 34: Monk
Level 35: Monk
Level 36: Druid Dragon Shape
Level 37: Monk
Level 38: Monk <- Start Shifting to Neutral
Level 39: Barbarian Epic Prowess <- Start Shifting to Lawful
Level 40: Monk

Druid(15), Barbarian(16), Monk(9), Human

STR: 8
DEX: 8
CON: 10
WIS: 18 (31)
INT: 14
CHA: 14

Hitpoints: 424
Skillpoints: 301
Saving Throws (Fortitude/Will/Reflex): 25/30/16
BAB: 28
AB (max, naked): 28 (melee), 39 (ranged)
AC (naked/mundane armor/shield only): 28/28

Concentration 43(43), Discipline 43(42), Intimidate 42(54), Spellcraft 35(37), Taunt 42(44), Tumble 43(42)

Final note:

AACK! I thought I still had this toon built in my stable. no Dragon Shape stats to post atm.
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Edited By griphook on 02/02/06 15:05

IIRC you cannot take metamagic feats on non caster lvls.

About STR buffs, don't forget aura of vitality, you won't need any equipment to reach the cap.

XP penalties and alignment shifts are always a pain,but some builds are worth it. If alignment shifts are easy enough, I'd even go so far as to take monk lvls preepic (12 Barb/Druid 4/Monk4) which would improve your saves, then carefuling lvling up to minimize xp penalties.
It is true that DS overides STR, DEX and CON but you get it only at 36th lvl, and you are putting points into CHA...I'd seriously consider starting with at least 12 STR and 10 CHA instead since you have to stay alive (and carry things around) until that time.

I'd take extend spell before maximise and as a minor note spellcraft counts modified ranks, not base ranks (unlike tumble)

Ah what pain one has to go through to grant a PC dragon its due aura of fear!

The concept of a berserker protector of nature with a dragon totem is a really nice one!
Interesting build

Cheers,
Kail
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Vinceṛ Those are good suggestions.

I worked it out on the spreadsheet with 2 monk levels pre epic

Saving Throws (Fortitude/Will/Reflex): 26/32/18 Oh, treefaq, some day I will give you the build for Typhonian Beast, but until then you will have to count on experiencing Athas Reborn's delicious sand. Fear. . . meh.
Quote: Posted 02/01/06 15:58:40 (GMT) -- Kail Pendragon

IIRC you cannot take metamagic feats on non caster lvls.
Actually, he can take metamagic on noncaster levels, as long as he meets the caster prereqs, which he does. However, I would choose Extend spell before Maximize. More playable.
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Ariel, Ookla, RIDE! I stand corrected therefore, I messed that up with the divine might/shield feats

Cheers,
Kail
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Vinceṛ Angry Jiang!!! Heya Deltut. you might as well. I have the highest respect for Sexy Beast, which I believe is you.

I have started a toon on three towns. Interesting mod, the begining is much tougher then AR, but I have a feeling the end game isn't as tough. The items I see advertised in chat are way more powerful then Kyri lets on the server.