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    Post by Dwarmaj Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:49 am

    Starting this thread so that we can discuss PC options for Brad's upcoming vampire campaign.
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    Post by Dwarmaj Mon Nov 01, 2010 12:40 pm

    As far as party optimization, the Radiant Mafia group does amazing damage.

    Basically 1-2 of the PCs have the ability to give monsters radiant vulnerability. These PCs need to have high initiative so that they go before the monsters and before the other PCs (or the other PCs need to wait until vulnerability is in place).

    Once vulnerability is in place the PC use radiant attacks (the more the merrier).


    http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/24911673/Radiant_mafia_group_build!?pg=1

    Similar things can be done with other elements though cold is probably the next easiest theme to accomplish (wintertouched/lasting frost/frost weapon).


    Another tactic not usually available is to use powers, classes, and items that boost damage from several different attribuites.

    A test build (Human, Sorcerer, Lyrandar Wind-Rider) that I used previously did 1d10+41 damage with an at At-Will power at 11th level.

    This character was able to add CharMod+DexMod+DexMod+ConMod in addition to several other static modifiers from feats and items.


    So I guess we need to descide on what route we want to take.

    I was hoping to play a melee striker (monk) specializing in unarmed attacks but this pretty much rule out energy based themes for my PC.
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    Post by Krystoff Mon Nov 01, 2010 12:45 pm

    Reposting from the other thread my ideas for builds so far.

    Dragonborn Barb MC fighter for striker/defender
    Dragonborn Paladin for defender/striker
    Dwarf Battlemind|Fighter for defender/striker
    Human Artificer|Warlord for Leader/Striker
    Human Warlord|Sorcerer for Leader/Striker

    The first is a polearm wielder who stacks mods to attack/damage and dazes/prones people he hits. The Dwarf BM|Fighter is similar to this. Radiant does work in these builds I believe but I don't give any vulnerabilities, I would just give extra damage.

    The Paladin would be built around Divine Sanction and the great mark punishment due to high off stats. I think that Paladins can give radiant vulnerabilities.

    The leader builds are both highly concentrated around going first and helping team hero go first as well. Not sure that either of these has a way to grant radiant vuln.

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    Post by Dwarmaj Mon Nov 01, 2010 12:54 pm

    Sample Sorcerer from above...

    ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&D Character Builder ======
    Sorcerer, level 11
    Human, Sorcerer, Lyrandar Wind-Rider
    Build: Storm Sorcerer
    Spell Source: Storm Magic
    Versatile Expertise: Versatile Expertise (Light Blade)
    Versatile Expertise: Versatile Expertise (Staff)
    Arcane Admixture Damage Type: Arcane Admixture Thunder
    Human Power Selection: Bonus At-Will Power
    Arcane Admixture Power: Acid Orb
    Background: Arcane Student Who Saw Too Much, Auspicious Birth (Auspicious Birth Benefit)

    FINAL ABILITY SCORES
    Str 21, Con 21, Dex 23, Int 21, Wis 21, Cha 25.

    STARTING ABILITY SCORES
    Str 20, Con 20, Dex 20, Int 20, Wis 20, Cha 20.


    AC: 22 Fort: 23 Reflex: 24 Will: 27
    HP: 87 Surges: 11 Surge Value: 21

    TRAINED SKILLS
    Endurance +15, Arcana +15, Athletics +15, Diplomacy +17, Intimidate +17, Nature +15

    UNTRAINED SKILLS
    Acrobatics +11, Bluff +12, Dungeoneering +10, Heal +10, History +10, Insight +10, Perception +10, Religion +10, Stealth +11, Streetwise +12, Thievery +11

    FEATS
    Human: Burning Blizzard
    Level 1: Primal Sharpshooter
    Level 2: Dual Implement Spellcaster
    Level 4: Weapon Focus (Light Blade) (retrained to Arcane Admixture at Level 11)
    Level 6: Versatile Expertise
    Level 8: Mark of Storm
    Level 10: Superior Implement Training (Quickbeam staff)
    Level 11: Primal Eye

    POWERS
    Bonus At-Will Power: Storm Walk
    Primal Sharpshooter: Thorn Cloud Shot
    Sorcerer at-will 1: Lightning Strike
    Sorcerer at-will 1: Acid Orb
    Sorcerer encounter 1: Bedeviling Burst
    Sorcerer daily 1: Howling Tempest
    Sorcerer utility 2: Spatial Trip
    Sorcerer encounter 3: Ice Dragon's Teeth
    Sorcerer daily 5: Thunder Leap
    Sorcerer utility 6: Swift Escape
    Sorcerer encounter 7: Spark Form
    Sorcerer daily 9: Howling Hurricane
    Sorcerer utility 10: Narrow Escape

    ITEMS
    Adventurer's Kit, Shimmering Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) +1, Eagle Eye Goggles (heroic tier), Wavestrider Boots (heroic tier), Gauntlets of the Ram (heroic tier), Siberys Shard of the Mage (heroic tier), Cloak of Distortion +2, Quickbeam staff of Ruin +3, Distance Dagger +3
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    Acid Orb (Acid/Thunder damage)
    +18 to hit vs Ref
    +41 damage (average DPR is 38.25)
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    Post by Teramotos Mon Nov 01, 2010 3:36 pm

    Hmmm...seems like I gravitate toward the same things...I'll give one of the two Warlord builds a shot, unless someone else really wants to be the leader. I know I'd probably like the dwarf fighter too.


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    Post by Kenji Mon Nov 01, 2010 3:44 pm

    Teramotos wrote:I'll give one of the two Warlord builds a shot, unless someone else really wants to be the leader.

    Didn't you say you wanted to get away from playing leaders?
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    Post by Mick Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:35 pm

    I'm looking at a Genasi Wizard or Wiz/Sw-Mage or Warlock
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    Post by Ross Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:24 am

    I'm going to sacrifice power for flavor on my build, at least at first level. After that I'll attempt to optimize him.


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    Silk - Human/Hexblade [4e-Dark Nights Rising Campaign]
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    Man'Tis Man'Todea - Thri-Kreen/Berserker [4e-Slave Lords Campaign]
    Nathan Grey - Ardent (4e-Terran One Campaign)
    Walt Dixon - Bladesinger (4e-Terran One Campaign)
    Shandral Aurlong - Human/Sorcerer [5e-Horde of the Dragon Queen Campaign]
    Danilo Rand - Monk/Human [5e-Princes of the Apocalypse Campaign]
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    Post by Dwarmaj Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:50 am

    Ross wrote:I'm going to sacrifice power for flavor on my build, at least at first level. After that I'll attempt to optimize him.

    I don't know if you've already looked at it but you may want to take a look at the Hybrid Handbook.

    Lots of good information on hybrids and several tips/tricks.

    One thing to note is that hybrid strikers can only deal their striker damage with specific powers. A hybrid rogue can only sneak attack with rogue power so it doesn't work on charging, melee basic, ranged basic, or powers from your other class.

    It's kinda odd since a character that took a rogue multiclass feat can sneak attack once per encounter but use any power they know (as long as they have combat advantage).
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    Post by Ross Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:08 am

    Will take a looks. Been thinking about going full assassin actually. Still playing with it. Regardless I'm keeping the vampire heritage.


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    Silk - Human/Hexblade [4e-Dark Nights Rising Campaign]
    Kazoo - Halfling(Kender)/Hybrid(Rogue/Druid) [4e-Against the Giants]
    Morbius Von Kas - Vryloka/Blackguard [4e-Rainbow Warriors Campaign]
    Man'Tis Man'Todea - Thri-Kreen/Berserker [4e-Slave Lords Campaign]
    Nathan Grey - Ardent (4e-Terran One Campaign)
    Walt Dixon - Bladesinger (4e-Terran One Campaign)
    Shandral Aurlong - Human/Sorcerer [5e-Horde of the Dragon Queen Campaign]
    Danilo Rand - Monk/Human [5e-Princes of the Apocalypse Campaign]
    Battlefield Soldier: Saturnicus
    Diablo III Battletag: Saturnus#1572
    Neverwinter: @bobpatrick.com
    XBox GamerTag: Drizityn


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    Post by Teramotos Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:20 pm

    This is Stuart posting for Art, who's sitting next to me. Argot just got posted in "People Places and Things", Art's question for people is that his AC seems low, even after switching to Hide instead of Plate, what can he do to raise his AC ?


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    Post by Krystoff Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:46 pm

    Stu,

    First thing I noticed was that his stats looked low for a level 22 in the Buffy-verse.  Starting stats are 20 across the board and you have only 18s.

    Next you didn't choose a epic destiny.  That will usually give at least a +2 to your primary stat and possibly a +2 to another.  I chose Unyielding Sentinel for the amazing level 26 power and the very nice roll 2 dice for all saving throws.  It also gives a +2 str and +2 con.

    If you can fit it in you can take armor specialization feat to get a +1 feat bonus.

    If you take a different epic destiny that ups dex as well as str then you can get another +1 (To AC and Reflex)

    Also I don't believe he was using it this last game but a Dwarven Defender gets a +1 AC if he is adjacent to an ally.  The ally gets the +1 AC as well.

    I use a shield to gain a +2 AC as well. Argot uses a greataxe so that isn't possible but it is another way to get extra AC.

    Side notes:
    Don't take Lightning Reflexes, Great Fortitude, or Iron Will as they are the same as the Superior feats that came later but the Superior ones give really nice bonuses that the earlier feats lack.

    You should also try to fit in Axe Expertise as it is a great feat for a greataxe wielder.

    Dwarven weapon training and Weapon Focus(Axe) do similar things and don't stack so you will only pick up a +1 damage from the Weapon Focus.  Still might be worth it but it is also something to look.


    I might not have gotten everything in the character builder but this is what I came up with.

    ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&D Character Builder ======
    Defender, level 22
    Dwarf, Fighter (Weaponmaster), Dwarven Defender, Unyielding Sentinel
    Build: Great Weapon Fighter
    Fighter Option: Combat Superiority
    Fighter Talents Option: Two-handed Weapon Talent
    Stalwart Guardian Option: Strength
    Auspicious Birth (Auspicious Birth Benefit)

    FINAL ABILITY SCORES
    STR 30, CON 26, DEX 26, INT 22, WIS 22, CHA 22

    STARTING ABILITY SCORES
    STR 20, CON 20, DEX 20, INT 20, WIS 20, CHA 20


    AC: 39 Fort: 43 Ref: 38 Will: 36
    HP: 171 Surges: 17 Surge Value: 42

    TRAINED SKILLS
    Athletics +26, Endurance +28, Streetwise +22

    UNTRAINED SKILLS
    Acrobatics +19, Arcana +17, Bluff +17, Diplomacy +17, Dungeoneering +19, Heal +17, History +17, Insight +19, Intimidate +17, Nature +17, Perception +19, Religion +17, Stealth +19, Thievery +19

    POWERS
    Basic Attack: Melee Basic Attack
    Basic Attack: Ranged Basic Attack
    Dwarf Racial Power: Dwarven Resilience
    Fighter Attack: Combat Challenge
    Fighter Attack 1: Knockdown Assault
    Fighter Attack 1: Wicked Strike
    Fighter Utility 2: Pass Forward
    Fighter Attack 5: Dizzying Blow
    Athletics Utility 6: Mighty Sprint
    Fighter Attack 7: Bloody the Field
    Fighter Attack 9: Terrifying Impact
    Fighter Utility 10: Fighter's Grit
    Dwarven Defender Attack 11: Press Forward
    Dwarven Defender Utility 12: Forge Fire Heart
    Fighter Attack 13: Giant's Wake
    Fighter Utility 16: Iron Warrior
    Fighter Attack 17: Mountain Breaking Blow
    Fighter Attack 19: Strike of the Watchful Guard
    Dwarven Defender Attack 20: Keystone Collapse
    Fighter Utility 22: Martial Supremacy

    FEATS
    Level 1: Dwarven Weapon Training
    Level 2: Superior Reflexes
    Level 4: Superior Fortitude
    Level 6: Superior Will
    Level 8: Weapon Focus (Axe)
    Level 10: Fighter Weapon Specialization
    Level 11: Armor Specialization (Hide)
    Level 12: Danger Sense
    Level 14: Opportunity Sidestep
    Level 16: Fleet-Footed
    Level 18: Punishing Axe
    Level 20: Overwhelming Critical
    Level 21: Axe Mastery
    Level 22: Cleaving Axe

    ITEMS
    Vicious Greataxe +5 x1
    Amulet of Protection +5 x1
    Distance Handaxe +3
    Iron Armbands of Power (paragon tier) x1
    Dwarven Boots x1
    Helm of Vision Unclouded x1
    Dwarven Throwers x1
    Belt of Endurance (heroic tier) x1
    Winged Stalkerhide Armor +5 x1
    ====== End ======


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