I've been thinking about a build that represents the iconic versatile drow soldier, flexible and strong, but with strong RP capabilities. Thanks in advance for any responses.


Would like:

- Fighting capabilities. Simply melee ability, it would be nice to see some dualwielding. Two seperate swords would be a bonus (Please swords not blunt weapons!). HoTU-esque longsword/shortsword combo would be cool.
Would like at least 40 AB absolute minimum.

- Stealth. Quite important, I would like at least 40 achievable naked hide/move silently.

- Ranged attacks. Doesn't have to be a master marksman, and melee takes priority. Just it would be nice for some bow skills.

- No caster classes. This wouldn't be suitable for the kind of RP I'm interested in using this in.

- No cheese. I know we all love our cheese, but RP is RP. That means no single or few levels of a class for extra benefits, and no 'overpowered' prestige classes, e.g. RDD, PM.

- Drow. Must be an elf (subraced drow). Because of this, alignment must be evil.

- Playability. Must be a nice playable build with no xp penalty.

- Feats. Can't be totally feat-starved!

So for overall stats: 40 AB, 40 hide/MS, and can't have a dismal AC (i.e. above 10! )

Hopefully it'll be a nice challenge.


Kurth

Edited By K U R T H on 10/18/06 17:46

Blessed Warrior Of Lolth /Fighter 10/Blackguard 7/Assassin 23 by FinneousPJ

That's the only Ftr/Bkg/Asn, BTW
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Star Wreck Thanks for that one. One thing I forgot to mention is that I'd rather the build were strength based and more focused on the combat side of things than stealth .

Any fresh builds would be appreciated (not that your reply wasn't Finneous PJ!).
Quote: Posted 10/18/06 19:54 (GMT) -- K U R T H

Thanks for that one. One thing I forgot to mention is that I'd rather the build were strength based and more focused on the combat side of things than stealth .

Any fresh builds would be appreciated (not that your reply wasn't Finneous PJ!).

A classic drow build wouldn't be STR based if you asked me, but have it your way then

How does a ranger sound? Click Here Just swap race for elf
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Quote: Posted 10/18/06 20:12 (GMT) -- FinneousPJ
A classic drow build wouldn't be STR based if you asked me, but have it your way then

I agree totally! But I built a dex based for you before I saw your post about wanting Str based... so I'll post it quick for ya for comparison purposes.

The epitome of a Drow warrior is stealth and quick death; so I always love to use assassin for a Drow build (Play many of them on my server ) He has a penalty for his last level; but I went for the full specialization in both weapons. If you prefer to keep solid, take Assassin last and skill dump what you need (Locks, tumble, umd etc)



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Ranger(14), Assassin(10), Fighter(16)
Race: Elf (Subrace: Drow or Ilythiiri)


Abilities:
STR: 13
DEX: 18 (30)
CON: 10
WIS: 8
INT: 16
CHA: 9

Basics:
Hitpoints: 420
Skillpoints: 263
Saving Throws (Fortitude/Will/Reflex): 23/19/28
Saving Throw bonuses: Mind Effects: +2, Traps: +2, Poison: +4

BAB: 29
AB: 43 (melee), 40 (ranged)
AC (naked): 28

Skills:
Discipline 43(44)
Hide 41(61)
Move Silently 41(61)
Tumble 30(40)
UMD 30(29)
78 left over for any two skills you want, or spread out according to server needs.

Level up:
01: Fighter(1): Weapon Finesse, Blind Fight
02: Fighter(2): Dodge
03: Ranger(1): Mobility, Favored Enemy: Reptilian Humanoids, {Dual Wield}
04: Ranger(2): DEX+1, (DEX=19)
05: Ranger(3)
06: Fighter(3): Weapon Focus: Rapier
07: Fighter(4): Weapon Focus: Shortsword
08: Ranger(4): DEX+1, (DEX=20)
09: Ranger(5): Power Attack, Favored Enemy: Humans
10: Fighter(5)
11: Fighter(6): Weapon Specialization: Rapier
12: Ranger(6): DEX+1, Cleave, (DEX=21)
13: Ranger(7)
14: Fighter(7)
15: Fighter(8): Weapon Specialization: Shortsword, Great Cleave
16: Ranger(8): DEX+1, (DEX=22)
17: Ranger(9): {Improved Two-Weapon Fighting}
18: Assassin(1): Toughness
19: Assassin(2): {Uncanny Dodge I}
20: Assassin(3): DEX+1, (DEX=23)
21: Assassin(4): Armor Skin
22: Assassin(5)
23: Assassin(6)
24: Assassin(7): DEX+1, Epic Skill Focus: Hide, (DEX=24)
25: Assassin(8)
26: Assassin(9)
27: Assassin(10): Epic Skill Focus: Move Silently
28: Fighter(9): DEX+1, (DEX=25)
29: Fighter(10): Epic Weapon Focus: Rapier
30: Ranger(10): Epic Weapon Focus: Shortsword, Epic Prowess
31: Ranger(11)
32: Fighter(11): DEX+1, (DEX=26)
33: Fighter(12): Great Dexterity I, Epic Toughness I, (DEX=27)
34: Ranger(12)
35: Ranger(13)
36: Fighter(13): DEX+1, Great Dexterity II, (DEX=29)
37: Fighter(14): Epic Weapon Specialization: Rapier
38: Ranger(14)
39: Fighter(15): Epic Will
40: Fighter(16): DEX+1, Epic Weapon Specialization: Shortsword, (DEX=30)
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A Role Play, Low Magic world Thanks, looks like a nasty 'un. It's becoming so tempting to give in to dex!

Kurth How about a straight split strength based fighter/rogue.

Rogue(20), Fighter(20), Elf

STR: 16 (30)
DEX: 14
CON: 14
WIS: 8
INT: 14
CHA: 8

01: Rogue(1): Strong Soul
02: Fighter(1): Weapon Focus: Scimitar
03: Fighter(2): Ambidexterity, Blind Fight
04: Rogue(2): STR+1, (STR=17)
05: Rogue(3)
06: Fighter(3): Two-Weapon Fighting
07: Rogue(4)
08: Fighter(4): STR+1, Weapon Specialization: Scimitar, (STR=18)
09: Rogue(5): Iron Will
10: Fighter(5)
11: Rogue(6)
12: Fighter(6): STR+1, Weapon Focus: Dagger, Weapon Specialization: Dagger, (STR=19)
13: Fighter(7)
14: Rogue(7)
15: Rogue(8): Improved Two-Weapon Fighting
16: Fighter(8): STR+1, Knockdown, (STR=20)
17: Rogue(9)
18: Fighter(9): Toughness
19: Rogue(10): Crippling Strike
20: Fighter(10): STR+1, Improved Knockdown, (STR=21)
21: Fighter(11): Epic Skill Focus: Discipline
22: Rogue(11)
23: Fighter(12): Epic Weapon Focus: Scimitar
24: Rogue(12): STR+1, Epic Will, (STR=22)
25: Rogue(13): Epic Skill Focus: Move Silently
26: Fighter(13)
27: Rogue(14): Armor Skin
28: Fighter(14): STR+1, Epic Weapon Specialization: Scimitar, (STR=23)
29: Rogue(15)
30: Fighter(15): Great Strength I, (STR=24)
31: Fighter(16): Epic Weapon Focus: Dagger
32: Rogue(16): STR+1, Epic Skill Focus: Hide, (STR=25)
33: Rogue(17): Great Strength II, (STR=26)
34: Fighter(17)
35: Fighter(18): Epic Weapon Specialization: Dagger
36: Rogue(18): STR+1, Great Strength III, (STR=28)
37: Rogue(19): Improved Evasion
38: Fighter(19)
39: Fighter(20): Great Strength IV, Epic Prowess, (STR=29)
40: Rogue(20): STR+1, (STR=30)


Hitpoints: 440

Saving Throws (Fortitude/Will/Reflex): 23/22/22
Saving Throw bonuses: Spells: +4, Mind Effects: +2, Traps: +5, Death: +1

BAB: 27
AB (max, naked): 41 (melee), 30 (ranged)

AC (naked/mundane armor/shield only): 22/32
Full Plate / No Shield - 29

Skillpoints: 310
Disable Trap 20(24)
Discipline 42(62)
Hide 43(55)
Move Silently 43(55)
Open Lock 30(32)
Set Trap 20(24)
Spellcraft 18(20)
Tumble 40(42)
UMD 36(35)

Your Requirements:

Dual Weilding Two Swords - Yes & EWS on both weapons

Minimum AB of 40 - Yes, AB = 41

Stealth, 40 ranks in MS & Hide - Yes, 55 ranks in each

Ranged Attacks - OK with an AB of 30

No Caster Classes - None

No Cheese - Not even a hint

Drow - Build is Elf and there are no alignment restrictions

Playability - No Experience Point Penalty

Can't be feat starved - 11 Fighter Bonus Feats & 4 Rogue Bonus Feats

Other Advantages

Discipline - At 62 Ranks he won't end up prone
10d6 Sneak Damage
Crippling Strike
Improved Evasion
35 Ranks in UMD means you can make use of most anything you find.
High Damage Output even without Sneaks => +10 STR + 6 EWS
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Kurth You need DEX 15 for ambidexterity.
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Leave the hall! Nice catch Kail! I missed that when coverting over another build. I'd drop CON to 12 and raise DEX to 16 since it's an elf build. I'd rather give up the hit points than the skill points.
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