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First time playing a melee class... Help me out
Jun 11th, 2019 at 11:07am
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Barb 1
Barbarian 20
Chaotic Neutral Human


Stats
               28pt     36pt     Tome     Level Up
               ----     ----     ----     --------
Strength        18       18       +6       4: STR
Dexterity       14       16       +6       8: STR
Constitution    14       16       +6      12: STR
Intelligence     8        8       +6      16: STR
Wisdom           8        8       +6      20: STR
Charisma         8        8       +6      24: STR
                                          28: STR


Skills
          1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
         ------------------------------------------------------------
Intim     4  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  23
Jump      4  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  23
Swim      4  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  23
Heal      2  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  11½
Balance            ½  ½  ½  1  1  1  1  1  1  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  ½  11½
Tumble                                        ½  ½  1  1  1  1  1  1   7
         ------------------------------------------------------------
         16  4  4  5  5  5  6  6  6  6  6  6  6  6  7  7  7  7  7  7
Max      16  5  5  5  5  5  6  6  6  6  6  6  6  6  7  7  7  7  7  7



Feats

1        : Two Weapon Fighting
1 Human  : Weapon Focus: Slashing
3        : Power Attack
6        : Precision
9        : Improved Critical: Slashing
12        : Improved Two Weapon Fighting
15        : Greater Two Weapon Fighting
18        : Knight's Training
21 Epic   : Overwhelming Critical
24 Epic   : Two Weapon Defense
26 Destiny: Perfect Two Weapon Fighting
27 Epic   : Epic Damage Reduction
28 Destiny: Elusive Target
29 Destiny: Dire Charge
30 Epic   : Blinding Speed
30 Legend : Scion of: Arborea


Leveling Guide[list=1]
  • Hum0 Attack Boost; FB0 Die Hard; Rav0 Furious Rage; Rav1 Do You Like Pain? I
  • Rav1 Do You Like Pain? II, III; Rav1 Hate I, II
  • Rav1 Hate III; Rav0 Pain Touch; Rav2 I Like Pain I, II
  • Rav2 I Like Pain III; Rav3 Aura of Fear I, II, III
  • FB1 Power Rage I, II
  • FB1 Power Rage III; FB0 Frenzied Toughness; FB1 Extra Rage I
  • FB1 Extra Rage II, III; Rav3 Strength
  • Rav0 Demoralizing Success; Rav1 Hardy Rage I, II, III
  • Rav4 I Hit Back! I, II, III
  • Rav4 Strength; FB3 Constitution; FB2 Extra Action Boost I
  • FB2 Extra Action Boost II, III; Fal0 Snow Owl; Fal1 Rugged I
  • Fal1 Rugged II, III; Rav1 Barbarian Power Attack I, II
  • Rav1 Barbarian Power Attack III; Rav2 Mutilate I, II, III
  • Rav5 Blood Strength; Rav5 Uncanny Balance
  • Rav5 Critical Rage I, II
  • Rav2 Cruel Cut I, II, III; Rav3 Festering Wound I
  • Rav3 Festering Wound II, III; Fal1 Out in Nature I, II
  • Fal1 Out in Nature III; Fal0 Strength
  • Hum0 Strength; Rav0 Pain Touch II; Rav0 Subsiding Fury; Rav1 Ritual Scarring I
  • Rav1 Ritual Scarring II, III; Rav0 Visage of Terror; Rav5 Bully I



  • To be honest, I'm not sure how this would pan out. I've only really played casters and Arties (My last 7 lives). I really want to get completionist...
      

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    Reply #1 - Jun 11th, 2019 at 11:09am
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    I just want to get the Barb out of the way first...
      

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    Reply #2 - Jun 11th, 2019 at 11:12am
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    Reply #3 - Jun 11th, 2019 at 11:15am
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    5 Foot Step wrote on Jun 11th, 2019 at 11:12am:


    I dig it, but, what feat would you suggest to replace the 'Completionist' feat due to the fact that I have yet to obtain that?
      

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    Re: First time playing a melee class... Help me out
    Reply #4 - Jun 11th, 2019 at 11:57am
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    I usually take SF:UMD (Tensor's scrolls) or Heavy Armour proficiency there but I've been out of action a good while so there're probably better choices now.
      
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    Reply #5 - Jun 11th, 2019 at 12:21pm
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    5 Foot Step wrote on Jun 11th, 2019 at 11:12am:


    Do you happen to have a list of what Enhancements you took in each tree?
      

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    Reply #6 - Jun 11th, 2019 at 12:23pm
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    Blood strength twf for levelling, respec to FB for high skulls at cap if interested.
    You can't use precision with rage.
    Get Great Cleave asap, Stunning blow for levelling doesn't hurt either. And forget heavy armour.
      
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    Reply #7 - Jun 11th, 2019 at 1:14pm
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    I started as a barb. If I could go back and do it differently I would start as a paladin.

    10% heal amp is worth a truckton more than the extra HP.

    and the ED sphere is a little more friendly to new players.
      
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    Reply #8 - Jun 11th, 2019 at 1:33pm
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    scut207 wrote on Jun 11th, 2019 at 1:14pm:
    I started as a barb. If I could go back and do it differently I would start as a paladin.

    10% heal amp is worth a truckton more than the extra HP.

    and the ED sphere is a little more friendly to new players.


    Makes sense... How many levels of Pally?
      

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    Reply #9 - Jun 11th, 2019 at 8:20pm
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    Min 14.

    6 fighter will get you more dps

    5 or 6 warlock if you have it will make you invincible, but may be slower going.
      
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    Reply #10 - Jun 17th, 2019 at 8:19am
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    So... I went with the build I created (getting rid of precision and taking stunning blow), and right now, at 19, it runs like a charm. Whilst no, it's not perfect, I am able to do low-skull Reapers without worry (Mind you, I only have 9 Reaper points).

    I'll try to get a gear list when I get home from work.
      

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