Questions pertaining to character optimization (CharOp).
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Inspiration for a unique hybrid character in 4E?
I have been using Wizards' character creator, but I can't come up with anything unique. I would very much like to use a hybrid, but I've had trouble making one that would work at early levels (we are ...
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Optimising a Mech pilot
We are playing a Mutants and Masterminds campaign in the Eureka Seven universe and using R505 Sumner model LFOs. The GM has already statted out the mecha in the system. We get to customize it a little ...
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What is a fun-to-play high damage build?
I'm very new to Dungeons and Dragons and have been playing a Revenant Striker (with cold elemental stuff).
He does fairly good damage - especially when Dark Reaping kicks in.
But he is incredibly, ...
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Which non-light weapons does Weapon Finesse apply to?
Weapon Finesse says it applies to all light weapons, and then a small number of other weapons (rapier, whip, spiked chain) from the "Player's Handbook". I know there are other non-light weapons ...
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Would a free hand from gauntlet axe let me attack two handed with a bastard sword?
I'm building a Ranger(Scout) for an upcoming campaign and I was wondering if using gauntlet axe I would be able to Make two handed attacks using versatile weapons (like the bastard sword)? In the ...
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How do I turn a daily into an encounter?
I'm looking for something that shifts a daily power into an encounter power. I want to take the Demigod Epic Path so I can use Blade Cascade whenever I want. Ideas?
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What Resources Are Available For Poison?
I find myself stopped up short in my efforts to create a major...well, not antagonist, but let us call him a very shady ally, for my PCs. The individual in question, Mykael the Grinner, is the master ...
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Druid: how to obtain rage?
I'm building a druid character for an upcoming E6 game, and I'm wondering if I can get myself rage along with 6 levels of shapeshift variant druid.
Unfortunately, shapeshift is obligatory, which ...
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Should I take Polearm Gamble or Repel Charge at level 11?
I'm in a 4E dnd game, built from lvl1, and we're lvl6 now. My build is a fighter/ranger polearm fighter, kind of a striker/defender build, combining the whole polearm proning with high damage attacks, ...
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What is the maximum (air speed) velocity of a pixie?
Following on from Can a pixie fly higher than their altitude of one?
Using a combination of feats and powers what is the maximum movement rate (and thus altitude) a pixie can reach in a single round ...
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Is there a way to advance both Wizard and Assassin casting?
I'm creating a character for a challenge ("How would you help this village defend against an orcish army?") and in the interests of doing something wacky I decided to try and mix Wizard and Assassin ...
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Ways to add the [Good] Descriptor to Spells for Arcane Spellcaster
The 'Consecrate Spell' feat from Book of Exalted Deeds adds the [Good] descriptor to spells cast. Is there another way to achieve this for arcane spellcasters, e.g. as a prestige class feature?
The ...
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Is this a valid method to use Shadow Walk + Fleeting Ghost?
I would like to play a level 6 hybrid Assassin/Rogue MC Warlock in the Thunderspire Labyrinth. The character summary is given below. I have the Shadow Walk[DDI] (SW) ability and also have Fleeting ...
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How to best improve a Drow Warlock to act as a Blaster
I have a first draft of a Drow Warlock blaster here: http://db.tt/9ANVnzA8 (PDF)
I like the Drow and the Warlock pieces, but am open to suggestions on other ways to improve the character. Is ...
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How deadly are extras in Exalted 2nd ed.?
So, I'm rather new to exalted, playing in my first campaign, and I have the sneaking suspicion I'm doing something very very wrong.
My first character was an earth aspect (We're all playing ...
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Epic 3.5 Warblade Optimization
I'm sure we've all seen and/or played Final Fantasy VII. I was asked to join into the fray of an epic game being run once a month starting at ECL 21 and to bring a character with starting wealth as a ...
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Are there any stat-boosting backgrounds?
My DM is asking us to use a 22-point-buy for my main stats but this isn't quite enough to make the character I really want to play. Are there any themes, backgrounds or feats I can take in Heroic Tier ...
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Does the War Domain grant Improved Unarmed Strike when given by a god who favors Unarmed Strikes?
I could have sworn that I read somewhere that the War Domain granted Improved Unarmed Strike when the god favored them, but I can’t find it now. Did I just imagine this, or is it an actual rule ...
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Does Melee Training affect the secondary attack of Riposte Strike?
Melee Training Feat from Heroes of the Fallen Lands, say you can sub another Ability mod for your melee attack bonus and half that Ability mod for damage bonus. PC chooses Dexterity.
Riposte has, If ...
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What Resources are available to expand my critical hit multiplier?
I've recently developed an interest in critical hits, and I'm looking to create the largest critical multiplier possible. Note that I'm not asking about critical threat range - I'm familiar with that ...
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Is there a list of optimised characters for D&D 3e? [closed]
Is there a site, page or other online resource with a comprehensive list of optimised characters for each main role (e.g. Tank, Healer) or class (e.g. Bard, Fighter) in D&D 3e? I'm not looking for ...
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Optimizing a Warforged Fighter/Artificer for Survivability
I'm designing a Warforged character for a new 3.5 campaign I'm playing in. I'm looking at going the 'sword and board' route to maximize my AC, as I'll be the party's tank. Fighter is the main class ...
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How do multiple attacks with natural weapons work?
I'm planning a character that has 2 claw attacks and a tail attack as natural weapons, but now I'm a little confused about the mechanics of using them all.
1: Can both claws be used at once as a ...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of dual wielding in 13th Age?
Our normal 4e encounters group is running a 13th Age playtest session, and I'm creating a Level 1 fighter character based on Adam Jensen from Deus Ex: Human Revolution. I'm skimming the rules and the ...
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Punishing Kick with weapons?
Ok, so I have a quick question on how the mechanics of the Punishing Kick feat work.
I'm building a duelist that has punishing kick and a rapier as her main weapon. Now do I just add the punishing ...
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Optimizing 4e Executioner for Spiderkiller Lair Assault
Hello I was looking on opinions for my build for the next upcoming Lair Assault. I decided on the executioner.
With my build I went for upping damage and maximizing the utility of my poison attacks ...
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Optimisation analysis of AD&D 2nd edition (2e) Charisma (NPC reaction + Henchmen)
In terms of optimisation analyses, to what extent has AD&D (2nd Edition)'s Charisma stat been analysed? How is it appropriate to proceed in an optimisation analysis of Charisma?
In terms of RPG ...
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Crafting on ten coppers a day
Using the 3.5 crafting rules, how would you optimize for the cheapest magic item crafting possible, and how cheap would it be? By default, crafting is 1/3rd the base price, or 33.33% + materials. ...
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How to make the best of a monk? [duplicate]
I have relatively recently teamed up with some high school buddies, joining an ongoing 3rd edition campaign. In the past we have played many 2nd (and even 1st edition) campaigns. Because the campaign ...
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Feats for a TWF Ranger?
Trying to find feats that I should focus on for a two-weapon fighting human ranger. I just hit level 2 and I have picked up two weapon fighting, weapon focus (scimitar), and double slice. My strength ...
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What feats are useful for a Dragonfire Adept build?
I'm building a Human Dragonfire Adept (from Dragon Magic) with the Draconic template (as presented in Races of the Dragon), as well as a feat for Draconic Tail, but I need a bit of help picking out ...
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Feats for a wolf animal companion?
I have a two-weapon fighting ranger. Currently I am level 6 and am just getting my animal companion. I chose the wolf. At level 7 he becomes large because of the feat, boon companion. His stat bump ...
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Sorcerous Power Feat Prerequisites
I'm trying to take the Sorcerous Power feat, but it doesn't show up in character builder. I assume this is because do not fulfill the prerequisites.
The feat states:
Prerequisite: Any multiclass ...
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Question about a Dragonfire Adept build
For part of a Dragonfire Adept build idea, I was considering using either Silverbrow Human or Dragon Descended, but then I had another idea: why not both? Would it be possible to combine those two ...
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What is an example of an optimized Ranger|Cleric build in D&D 4E?
I am totally new to D&D 4E. I have read that Ranger|Cleric is generally better than Ranger. Can someone give me an example build for Ranger|Cleric that goes up to level 30?
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What is the best two handed weapon in 4th edition?
There are several options available for two-handed weapons in 4e.
Ignoring build, is there a qualified best option? Analysis in each category would be welcome. What are the best options for Simple ...
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Survivalist NPC build?
How can I best optimize an NPC so that instead of having perfect power attack or sneak attack, they're just really hard to kill? I can think of thief acrobat and perhaps exemplar or dungeon delver, ...
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How can I maximise my armour without magic items/spells?
In pathfinder I'd like to give my wizard the option to have an improved armour class when he's not got mage armor up (For those surprise night-time encounters)
What easy options for increasing AC ...
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How do I gain access to Perception training as a Hexblade MC Rogue in early Heroic?
I am currently about to start playing as a 1st level fey-pact Hexblade stiker and I'm acting as the rogue (traps, locks, and so on) in a small party. I am currently planning to take the multi-class ...
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Assassin or Rogue for high DPS?
I'm making my second-ever character in D&D 4e and I want him to be a not-so-good guy (my first character being a Dragonborn Fighter who worships Bahamut) that can do a ton of single-target damage. ...
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Is there a way to mix Unarmed Strike Damage with Natural Attack Damage or vice versa?
I want to maximize my damage output on my character by Finding a way to add his Unarmed Strike Damage to his Natural Attacks.
If there are ways to do this I would also Like to know at what levels it ...
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What is the best weapon for night stalker assassin?
Recently I read about an Assassin class, and I'm intrigued. I'm not very familiar with it yet, but I'm wondering what weapon best suits an Assassin? I mean, from a roleplaying point of view I would ...
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Help me optimize my 4E pyromancer
I built a L13 (essentials) Fire-Genasi Pyromancer. Primary ability INT, secondary ability STR. The goal is to create a powerful blaster, so I rather have more damage than control effects.
Feats I ...
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What are some ways to increase melee damage?
I've got a character who needs more melee weapon damage. What kind of things can you buy with character points, besides ST, to increase the damage?
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Web of the Spider Queen Executioner Optimization
I'm currently playing an assassin executioner in this season's enounters and was wondering if anyone with any knowledge of the drow (and other monsters I'll likely find in the underdark) could chime ...
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Are there any mathematical tools to study ''RPG'' video games? [closed]
Lately, I have been interested in the various patterns I see in a genre of video games called ''role-playing'' games. I am analyzing very simple cases at the moment and I was wondering if there are ...
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Feat Selection for a Gestalt Druid/Ninja Wildshape assassin
I know the title isn't terribly descriptive, hopefully someone can help me out on that one.
I'm stating out a Pathfinder Gestalt Druid/Ninja who is trying to maximize usage of Wild Shape paired with ...
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Is there any way to reduce Metapsionic Costs?
I Already know of the Torc of Power Preservation and Earth Power and Metapower.
If it Matters the Character in Question(Though it isnt made yet.) is Level 10, has a Flaw which means he has 5 open ...
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What class options make a good ranged and melee striker?
What I'm looking for is a Striker, who is mainly a ranged striker, but also, sometimes, can go melee. As obvious. Something like an Arcane Archer or whatever would you call it. I've read a lot of ...
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Two-Fisted Shooter Style optimization for Rogue (Thief) [closed]
OK, I'm building a Changeling ranged DPS Rogue (Thief) for a standard 4e game starting us off at level five.
I have the following feat chain:
Two-Fisted Shooter + Distant Advantage + Quick Draw
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