The Archpriest(ress) of Velsharoon is a divine spellcaster with tremendous necromantic powers, but also a great versatility. In a single rest, you can change this build into a tank, a necromancer (adept of magical death and level drain spells) or a divine evoker.

Race : Any. The following is an example with a human. A race with a bonus to wisdom is always welcome.
Alignement : Evil.

Stats:
Str: 10
Dex: 8
Con: 14
Int: 14
Wis: 18 (28), all points here
Cha: 8

Leveling order :
7 Cleric
6 Master of Shrouds
5 Hierophant
4 Master of Shrouds
18 Cleric

Domains : I would recommand Evil (for enervation) and whatever else you like

Feats :
1 : Spell focus necromancy, Greater spell focus necromancy
3 : Extend Spell
6 : Empower Spell
9 : Greater Spell penetration
12 : Spell penetration
15 : Martial weapons proficiency, Spell Power + 2
16 : Spell Power + 4
17 : Spell Power + 6
18 : Spell Power + 8, Improved critical (choose a weapon)
19 : Spell Power + 10
21 : Epic spell focus necromancy
24 : Epic spell penetration
27 : Focused penetration necromancy
30 and all the remaining feats : Greater wisdom

Skills to max :
Concentration, spellcraft, lore, tumble 20. You can't afford much more.

At level 40:
BAB : 27 (4 attacks per round)
Max HP : 440
Destruction DC 43 (with +12 wisdom items)

Pros :
-Great Versatility ; can be a tank, a necromancer or an evoker
-Decent melee defense even as a spellcaster
-Rough stats aren't impressive, but clerical buffs are known to greatly enhance his skills
-Easy to level

Cons :
-Melee presence depends mainly on buffs, and they can be dispelled
-Not uber enough on any field ; most people will prefer something more IGMS-like or devcrit-like.
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I'm sorry about my bad english, I'm french.
In every lie lies a part of truth. Try taking all 10 levels of MoS pre-epic, it gives full BAB progression like a fighter and full spell progression as a caster.
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