My moniker over at WotC was Olinsoulforger
this was the first build I ever shared over there
Originally posted by Olinswordforger:
The Master of the Cosmic Cycle
I have studied under the masters at the monastery, to learn how to focus my mind, body and spirit in order to channel my energies into focused and deadly motion, and this has lead me to feel the pull of the Sun, Moon and Stars on the Arcane energies flowing through me. With much meditation and contemplation I have learned to focus this arcane energy flowing through me from the cosmos. Perhaps if you listen to all your senses, you may be able to learn to focus these energies as well.
Build Goal: To creat a character that starts out primarily as a Monk, and ends up as primarily a Sorcerer, that is augmented with the monks unarmered defence bonuses and some select monk mobilty and defences, and stances for increased survivability. The character however needs to be playable from the beginning of the Heroic tier all the way through the Epic tier. The character as I see him would be wielding a pair of Sai ( Reflavored Daggers/ Parrying Daggers/ Superior Implement Daggers).
Thanks to the Following:
satanicway - for Karamir, The positioning controller: ( the inspiration for this build)
lordduskblade - for the format
furious_kender - for the No Paper Tigers!!!! The Monk Guide
No Paper Tigers!!!!
Reg06 - for the Ultimate Power: The Sorcerer’s Handbook
This build uses the following sources:
AV - Adventurer's Vault
AV 2 - Adventurer's Vault 2
D# XXX - Dragon Magazine, issue XXX
HotFK - Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms
HotFL - Heroes of the Fallen Lands
PHB - Player's Handbook
PHB 2 - Player's Handbook 2
PHB 3 - Player's Handbook 3
PsiP - Psionic Power
AP - Arcane Power
The Heroic Tier:
Level 1 (Snapshot)
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Cathal Cosgrach Manachan, level 1
Human, Sorcerer/Monk
Sorcerous Power Option: Sorcerous Power Dexterity
Monastic Tradition (Hybrid) Option: Centered Breath (Hybrid) - (for some Controllerish)
Hybrid Monk Option: Hybrid Monk Fortitude
Hybrid Talent Option: Unarmored Defense - (some extra defence)
Human Power Selection Option: Bonus At-Will Power
Auspicious Birth (Auspicious Birth Benefit)
FINAL ABILITY SCORES
STR 10, CON 10, DEX 16, INT 10, WIS 12, CHA 18
STARTING ABILITY SCORES
STR 10, CON 10, DEX 16, INT 10, WIS 12, CHA 16
AC: 18 Fort: 12 Ref: 15 Will: 15
HP: 30 Surges: 6 Surge Value: 7
TRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +9, Arcana +5, Intimidate +8, Stealth +9
UNTRAINED SKILLS
Athletics +0, Bluff +3, Diplomacy +3, Dungeoneering +1, Endurance +0, Heal +1, History +0, Insight +1, Nature +1, Perception +1, Religion +0, Streetwise +3, Thievery +4
POWERS
Basic Attack: Melee Basic Attack
Basic Attack: Ranged Basic Attack
Monk Feature: Centered Flurry of Blows - (allows you to slide enemies around into disadvantageous positions, like off of cliffs)
Sorcerer At-will Attack 1: Blazing Starfall (AP) - (mediocre at low level, but at 8-10 level when your damage modifiers make the difference between its 1d4 and other damage dice less significant, and its Burst 1 multi-target becomes one of the best choices for any Sorcerer build)
Monk At-will Attack 1: Fallen Needle (D#389) - (attacks reflex, gives good damage, and gives a -2 penalty to attack you, a nice attack that blends offense and defense nicely. In addition, the Movement Technique is very flexible and useful as monks don't have much pressure on their minor actions.)
Sorcerer At-will Attack 1: Ensorcelled Blade (D#390) - (Having a decent Melee Basic attack lets you charge and make opportunity attacks, and it also protects you on the front lines by giving your enemy a disincentive from attacking you.)
Monk Encounter Attack 1: Drunken Monkey (PHB3)(targets will, and causes the target to attack an enemy (including itself) with your wisdom as a bonus. This means it is powerful and highly accurate, and if the target is marked by a damaging defender, the attack will also kick in the defender's punishment.)
Monk Daily Attack 1: Masterful Spiral (PHB3) - (a close burst 2 that targets reflex for solid damage, meaning you should be able to target most of the enemies you're fighting for some solid damage. As an area attack, it ignores marks and all concealment. Puts you in a stance that gives +1 to you melee reach, this will affect all your single target powers, but not Flurry of Blows or you area powers.
FEATS
Level 1: Unarmored Agility (PHB3)
Level 1: Hybrid Talent (Unarmored Defense)(PHB3)
(combined these 2 Feats will grant a +4 bonus to AC while wearing Cloth or No armor, that will help mitigate some squishyness).
ITEMS (Expected G.P. = 100g.p.)
(15GP): Adventurer's Kit
(1GP): Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) x1
(2GP): Dagger x2
(-GP): Ki Focus x1
82g.p.
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Level 2
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to Attacks, Defences and Checks
New Power: Deep Shroud(AP)
New Feat: Weapon Proficiency (Parrying Dagger)(PHB)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 1920)
L2 (520GP): Robe of Eyes Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) +1
L2 (520GP): Vicious Dagger +1
880GP
TOTAL: 1920GP
Discussion: Some significant changes aoccure here at this level, we pick up our first magic items, with the Robe of Eyes we can not be blinded and get a bonus to our perception checks, always handy, and with the Vicous Dagger +1 we getsome ofthe best crit damage you'll find for your implements. With how often you'll be critting (due to making lots of attack rolls), you'll get lots of mileage from this. It makes your crits, which are normally not that impressive, a thing of beauty.
And with our new power Deep shroud we get some auto concealment that works for the hole party. We also swapped out the dagger in our offhand for a parrying dagger, which will gant us a further +1 bonus to AC, and we will save some gold for future item purchases.
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Level 3
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Encounter Attack Power: Lightning Cuts(D#390)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 2560)
L4 (840GP): Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Rythm Blade Parrying Dagger +1
L2 (520GP): Robe of Eyes Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) +1
L2 (520GP): Vicious Dagger +1
TOTAL: 2560GP
Discussion: Another good level, here we pick up a minor action encounter power that give our daggers some lightning damage. We also get another improvement to both our Reflex and AC defences from the offhand property bonus on our Rhythme Blade Parrying Dagger, for an AC of 22, not bad for cloth.
We also improve our other defences (Fort/Ref/Will) by +1, and gain the daily (no action) ability of adding a d6 roll to a missed Attack roll or a failed Ability/ Skill checks or a Saving Throw, to see if the adjusted roll now succeeds.
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Level 4
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Changes:
+6 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Dexterity (17), +1 Charisma (19)
New Feat: Superior Implement Training (Accurate Dagger)(PHB3)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 3200)
L2 (520GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +1
L4 (840GP): Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Rythm Blade Parrying Dagger +1
L2 (520GP): Robe of Eyes Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) +1
120GP
TOTAL: 3200GP
Discussion:A rather uneventful level, the main story here is the upgrade from a Vicious Dagger+1 to a Superior Implement Vicious Dagger +1, which gives another +1 to attack rolls made available with the new feat, and the customary increase to attacks, defenses, and checks.
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Level 5
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Daily Attack Power: Slaad`s Gambit(AP)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 4480)
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1
L2 (520GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +1
L4 (840GP): Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Rythm Blade Parrying Dagger +1
L2 (520GP): Robe of Eyes Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) +1
1240GP
TOTAL: 4480GP
Discussion:
This is a good level for your offence in the form a pretty hefty out of turn attack. Best, and easily, used against brutes and soldiers (who have low WILL and want to engage you in melee)in your new daily power, as well as a +3 damage to one enemy adjacent to you, when you reduce an enemy to 0 HP, and a Daily minor action to make a at-will attack against an enemy you already hit with an attack this turn, recieved from your new ki focus.
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Level 6
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Feat: Dual Implement Spell Caster (AP), Retrained Weapon Proficiency (Parrying Dagger) at level 2 to Versatile Expertise (Weapon = Dagger, implement = Ki Focus)(PHB3)
New Utility Power: Centered Defence (PHB3)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 6400)
1000GP Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +1
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1
L2 (520GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +1
L4 (840GP): Luck Charm +1
L2 (520GP): Robe of Eyes Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
800GP
TOTAL: 6400GP
Discussion:
We lose a point of AC and gain a point of Damage with the addition of an offhand Accurate Implement, from Dual Implement Spellcaster feat, on Arcane attacks, by trading our Rhythm Blade Parrying Dagger for an Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +1. We also get a +2 bonus to all defences, from the Centered Defence Utility Stance which should be good if used before a big multi-target daily and then going to town. With the addition of the a Siberys Shard of the Mage to the Mainhand and Offhand dagger Implements there is an addition +2 bonus to damage from the dual arcane implements. We also retrain the Parrying Dagger Proficiency to Versatile Expertise, for a +1 Feat bonus to attack rolls with Daggers and Ki Focus, just a little accuracy boost.
Damage Bonus Breakdown for arcane powers (+9 Damage)
+3 Char Mod.
+4 Sorcerous Power (Dex)
+1 enhancement Bonus with Siberys Shard of the Mage
+1 off-hand enhancement Bonus with Siberys Shard of the Mage.
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Level 7
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Encounter Attack Power: Spark Form (AP)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 9600)
L8 (3400GP): Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) of Sudden Recovery +2
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +1
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1
L2 (520GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +1
L4 (840GP): Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
600GP
TOTAL: 9600GP
Discussion:
At this level, you upgrade your armor to get a fairly solid AC value, and you get a boost to speedm (8 speed), making this power even better than it already is. The damage sucks, but it lets you get all over the battlefield, deal noticeable damage, and chew through minions.
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Level 8
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Dexterity (18), +1 Charisma (20)
New Feat: Sorcerous Blade Channeling
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 12800)
L7 (600GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L8 (3400GP): Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) of Sudden Recovery +2
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +1
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
480GP
TOTAL: 12800GP
Discussion:
At this level we pick up rushing cleats for a +1 square increase to push and slide effects of any close or melee attacks, as well as a +1 increase to accuracy and damage with an upgrade to our main hand weapon. The Sorcerous Blade Channeling Feat gives our ranged Sorcer powers a little more versatility in their use by allowing them to be used as melee attacks, so that the powers range = its melee reach.
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Level 9
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Changes:
+5 HP
New daily Attack Power: Winds of Change (AP)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 16000)
L8 (3400GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L8 (3400GP): Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) of Sudden Recovery +2
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
960GP
TOTAL: 16000GP
Discussion:
At this point we upgrade our offhand weaplment for a liitle added damage boost to our arcane attacks, with a (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +2. Here we also pick a decent damaging power with a great mobility feature, how doesn't like to fly and hover.
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Feat: Improved Defences
New Utility Power: Iron Dragon Defence
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 22400)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L8 (3400GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L8 (3400GP): Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) of Sudden Recovery +2
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
680GP
TOTAL: 22400GP
Discussion:
This is a big level for defencive improvement,granted by a +2 bonus to NADS combined with +3/ plus recharge of HP from 0 in the form of a No Action Daily from the Medallion of Death Deferred, and with a scaling bonus to our NADs with the Improved Defences feat, We also gain a once per encountewr 11HP damage reduction when we take damage from our new daily, and a Daily minor action allowing our attacks to ignore any resistance of 10 or lower.
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The Paragon Tier
Level 11 (Snapshot)
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== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&D Character Builder ==
Cathal Cosgrach Manachan, level 11
Human, Sorcerer/Monk, Paragon Hybrid
Sorcerous Power Option: Sorcerous Power Dexterity
Monastic Tradition (Hybrid) Option: Centered Breath (Hybrid)
Hybrid Monk Option: Hybrid Monk Fortitude
Hybrid Talent Option: Unarmored Defense
Paragon Hybrid Talent Option: Soul of the Sorcerer
Soul of the Sorcerer Option: Soul of the Cosmic Cycle
Human Power Selection Option: Bonus At-Will Power
Auspicious Birth (Auspicious Birth Benefit)
FINAL ABILITY SCORES
STR 11, CON 11, DEX 19, INT 11, WIS 13, CHA 21
STARTING ABILITY SCORES
STR 10, CON 10, DEX 16, INT 10, WIS 12, CHA 16
AC: 26 Fort: 21 Ref: 25 Will: 26
HP: 83 Surges: 6 Surge Value: 20
TRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +14, Arcana +10, Intimidate +15, Stealth +14
UNTRAINED SKILLS
Athletics +5, Bluff +10, Diplomacy +10, Dungeoneering +6, Endurance +5, Heal +6, History +5, Insight +6, Nature +6, Perception +6, Religion +5, Streetwise +10, Thievery +9
POWERS
Basic Attack: Melee Basic Attack
Basic Attack: Ranged Basic Attack
Monk Feature: Centered Flurry of Blows
Sorcerer Attack 1: Blazing Starfall
Monk Attack 1: Fallen Needle
Sorcerer Attack 1: Ensorcelled Blade
Monk Attack 1: Drunken Monkey
Monk Attack 1: Masterful Spiral
Sorcerer Utility 2: Deep Shroud
Sorcerer Attack 3: Lightning Cuts
Sorcerer Attack 5: Slaad’s Gambit
Monk Utility 6: Centered Defense
Sorcerer Attack 7: Spark Form
Sorcerer Attack 7: Shout
Sorcerer Attack 9: Winds of Change
Monk Utility 10: Iron Dragon Defense
FEATS
Paragon Hybrid Talent
Level 1: Unarmored Agility
Level 1: Hybrid Talent
Level 4: Superior Implement Training (Accurate dagger)
Level 6: Dual Implement Spellcaster
Level 6: Versatile Expertise
Level 8: Sorcerous Blade Channeling
Level 10: Improved Defenses
Level 11: Resounding Thunder
Changes:
+5 HP
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Str(11), +1 Con(11), +1 Dex(19), +1 Int(11), +1 Wis(13), +1 Cha(21)
New Feat: Resounding Thunder
New Paragon Path: Hybrid Paragon
New Hybrid Paragon Encounter Power: Shout(PHB2)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 32000)
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L8 (3400GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L8 (3400GP): Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) of Sudden Recovery +2
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
3080GP
TOTAL: 32000GP
Discussion:: Hear we choose the Hybrid Paragon Path to access the Sorcerer’s Class Feature Soul of the Sorcerer: Soul of the Cosmic Cycle and its associated bonuses. On the Item front we pick up the circlet of mental onslaught for a static,Will defensive bonus and a powerful daily power that as a minor grants a +1 power bonus to attack rolls using Int, Wis or Cha for the encounter. We gain 1 to the size of the burst or blast, when attacking with a power that has the thunder keyword, due to the Resounding Thunder Feat, which augments many of our powers.
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Feat: Arcane Admixture ((Thunder)Blazing Starfall)(AP)
New Utility Power: Narrow Escape (PHB2)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 48000)
L13 (17000GP): Githweave Armor of Sudden Recovery +3
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L8 (3400GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
5480GP
TOTAL: 48000GP
Discussion:: At this level we add a new damage type to an old standbye power, with the addition of the Thunder keyword to the Blazing Starfall At-will power which will make it an area burst 3 within 10 squares, combined with the Resounding Thunder feat . We also gain an interrupt for half-damage with a hefty teleport from our new utility Narrow Escape. On the item front we upgrade the armor to Githweave Armor of Sudden Recovery +3 for an improved AC defence.
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Encounter Attack Power: Furious Bull (PHB3)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 64000)
L13 (13000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (17000GP): Githweave Armor of Sudden Recovery +3
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L8 (3400GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
11078GP
TOTAL: 48000GP
Discussion:: This level brings in your first power-swap, we drop Drunken Monkey and pick up the Furious Bull encounter power, a party-friendly close burst 2 with a daze and a slide, with an effect shift. It’s Movement Technique gives the ability to move through enemy’s spaces, which can be used to make the backline unable to move away, and make the front line unable to attack you (if they lack reach). The only downside is that it attacks fortitude. And last but not least the always-welcome mainhand weapon upgrade.
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defences and checks
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Dex(20), +1 Wis(14)
New Feat: Starblade Flurry
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 80000)
L13 (17000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (13000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (17000GP): Githweave Armor of Sudden Recovery +3
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
13480GP
TOTAL: 80000GP
Discussion: We have a big level here with improvements our abilities, attacks, saves and checks. We also pick up the Starblade Flurry Feat, which is the best striker and control feat monks have to offer. It gives you an additional FoB target that can be up to 5 squares away. Also, you don’t need to wield a dagger, only hold a dagger in the off-hand, we can use this to slide enemies into bad spots and suck additional targets into burst range. On the item front we get an upgrade to our offhand weaplement and will save some gold for future item purchaces.
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Daily Attack Power: Lightning Daggers(AP)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 112000)
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L13 (17000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (13000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (17000GP): Githweave Armor of Sudden Recovery +3
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
480GP
TOTAL: 112000GP
Discussion: Another good level, hear we pick up a powerful daily with Lightning Daggers, which gives a free, full static mod, attack every turn. This is leaps and bounds ahead of anything you’ve had access to up to this point. On the Item front we fill our waist slot with the Silver Sky Tabard, which will grant a save vs. ongoing damage at the start and end of our turn.
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Feat: Cosmic Blade Channeling(D#390)
New Utility Power: Stance of the Still Sword(PHB3)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 160000)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L13 (17000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (13000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (17000GP): Githweave Armor of Sudden Recovery +3
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death DeferredL3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
22680GP
TOTAL: 160000GP
Discussion: Hear we picked Stance of the Still Sword, which is basically the same stance as Centered Defense, but it it stacks with power bonuses to defense. This helps you avoid getting swarmed and also avoid nasty conditions. Cosmic Blade Channeling provides some extra bonuses to the Cosmic Magic Class Feature. On the item front we gain an increased mobility without reducing damage in the upgrade to paragon Bracers of Brachiation, which grant a climb speed equal to your ground speed. Also on the item front we grab the Cosmic Cycle Tatoo, which allows us to choose the next higher numbered phase when we use our second wind.
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Level 17
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Encounter Attack Power: Thunder Summens
Magic Items (Expected GP = 240,000):
L17 (65000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +4
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L13 (17000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (17000GP): Githweave Armor of Sudden Recovery +3
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
62680GP
TOTAL: 240000GP
Discussion: At this point we swap out Lightning Cuts with Thunder Summons, for an attack that can target 3 creatures for good damage with a great effect. On the item front we gain some acuracy and damage bonuses for your nova turns, and some temporary HP's, in the form of the Hero's Gauntlets, and we also pick up an upgrade th our main hand weapon for a litttle extra damage and accuracy.
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Changes:
+6 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Dex(21), +1 Wis(15)
New Feat: Improved Initiative(PHB)
Magic Items (Expected GP = 320,000):
L19 (105000GP): Flowform Feyweave Armor +4
L17 (65000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +4
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L13 (17000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +3
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
37680GP
TOTAL: 320000GP
Discussion: At this point we pick up a bonus to the initiative check from improved initiative, and on the item front we get an armor upgrade by picking up Flowform Feyweave Armor +4, for a no action save each encounter. which will help you get out of those pesky dominates and stuns.
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Level 19
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Daily Attack Power: Aspect of the Dragon(AP)
Magic Items (Expected GP = 400,000):
L18 (85000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +4
L19 (105000GP): Flowform Feyweave Armor +4
L17 (65000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +4
L17 (65000GP): Hero’s Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
32680GP
TOTAL: 400000GP
Discussion: At this point we swap out the Slaad’s Gambit power for a pure damage spell, ooh but what a spell with large, powerful, enemy only blasts with Aspect of the Dragon. On the item front we upgrade the off-hand weaplment.
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Level 20
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Daily Attack Power: Mithral Tornado(PsiP)
New Feat: Blade Channeling Mastery(D#390
Magic Items (Expected GP = 560,000):
L19 (105000GP): Tattered Cloak
L18 (85000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +4
L19 (105000GP): Flowform Feyweave Armor +4
L17 (65000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +4
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
44680GP
TOTAL: 560000GP
Discussion: We pick up a close burst 1 for low damage that dazes (save ends) regardless of whether you hit in the Mithral Tornado power. You then move you speed and do a similar attack (remember that everyone adjacent is dazed, so no OAs from them) that does low damage and dazes (save ends) if you hit. The Feat Blade Channeling Mastery gives save penalties, which are never a bad thing. On the Item front we pick up the tattered cloak for a boost to our NADS, and a daily minor close burst 5 attack vs. will, that essentialy makes you completely safe from attacks sound. This'll let you move around and lob spells without worrying about the proximity of monsters. [/sblock]
Originally posted by Olinswordforger:
The Epic Tier
Level 21
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====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&D Character Builder ======
Cathal Cosgrach Manachan, level 21
Human, Sorcerer/Monk, Paragon Hybrid, Demiurge
Sorcerous Power Option: Sorcerous Power Dexterity
Monastic Tradition (Hybrid) Option: Centered Breath (Hybrid)
Hybrid Monk Option: Hybrid Monk Fortitude
Hybrid Talent Option: Unarmored Defense
Paragon Hybrid Talent Option: Soul of the Sorcerer
Soul of the Sorcerer Option: Soul of the Cosmic Cycle
Arcane Admixture Damage Type: Arcane Admixture Thunder
Becoming the One Option: Dexterity
Human Power Selection Option: Bonus At-Will Power
Auspicious Birth (Auspicious Birth Benefit)
FINAL ABILITY SCORES
STR 12, CON 12, DEX 24, INT 12, WIS 16, CHA 24
STARTING ABILITY SCORES
STR 10, CON 10, DEX 16, INT 10, WIS 12, CHA 16
AC: 37 Fort: 30 Ref: 36 Will: 37
HP: 136 Surges: 7 Surge Value: 34
TRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +22, Arcana +16, Intimidate +22, Stealth +22
UNTRAINED SKILLS
Athletics +11, Bluff +17, Diplomacy +17, Dungeoneering +13, Endurance +11, Heal +13, History +11, Insight +13, Nature +13, Perception +13, Religion +11, Streetwise +17, Thievery +17
POWERS
Basic Attack: Melee Basic Attack
Basic Attack: Ranged Basic Attack
Monk Feature: Centered Flurry of Blows
Sorcerer Attack 1: Blazing Starfall
Monk Attack 1: Fallen Needle
Sorcerer Attack 1: Ensorcelled Blade
Sorcerer Utility 2: Deep Shroud
Monk Utility 6: Centered Defense
Sorcerer Attack 7: Spark Form
Sorcerer Attack 7: Shout
Sorcerer Attack 9: Winds of Change
Monk Utility 10: Iron Dragon Defense
Sorcerer Utility 10: Narrow Escape
Monk Attack 13: Furious Bull
Monk Attack 15: Mithral Tornado
Sorcerer Attack 15: Lightning Daggers
Monk Utility 16: Stance of the Still Sword
Sorcerer Attack 17: Thunder Summons
Sorcerer Attack 19: Aspect of the Dragon
FEATS
Paragon Hybrid Talent
Level 1: Unarmored Agility
Level 1: Hybrid Talent
Level 4: Superior Implement Training (Accurate dagger)
Level 6: Dual Implement Spellcaster
Level 6: Versatile Expertise
Level 8: Sorcerous Blade Channeling
Level 10: Improved Defenses
Level 11: Resounding Thunder
Level 12: Arcane Admixture
Level 14: Starblade Flurry
Level 16: Cosmic Blade Channeling
Level 18: Improved Initiative (retrained at Level 21)
Level 20: Blade Channeling Mastery
Level 21: Quickened Spellcasting
Level 21: Superior Initiative
Changes:
+5 HP
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Str(12), +1 Con(12), +3 Dex(24), +1 Int(12), +1 Wis(16), +3 Cha(24).
New Feat: Quickened Spellcasting (Blazing Starfall)(AP), Retrain Improved Initiative for Superior Initiative(PHB3)
New Epic Destiny: Demiurge(PsiP)
Magic Items (Expected GP = 800,000):
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L19 (10500GP): Tattered Cloak
L18 (85000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +4
L19 (105000GP): Flowform Feyweave Armor +4
L17 (65000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +4
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
219680GP
TOTAL: 800000GP
Discussion: This level is the beginning of some big things for your character. The Demiurge Epic Destiny gives you a pair of sweet ability score bumps to your primary and secondary abilities. We gain a once per encounter minor action use of our Blazing Starfall power, with the Quickened Spellcasting Feat. We also retrain the Improved Initiative feat for the Superior Initiative feat, for a greater initiative check bonuse. On the item front we pick up the Ring of the Radiant Storm for some planned synergy with planned future weaplement improvements. [/sblock]
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Feat: Master of the Cosmic Cycle
New Utility Power: Indomitable Technique
Magic Items (Expected GP = 1,200,000):
L23 (425000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L19 (10500GP): Tattered Cloak
L19 (105000GP): Flowform Feyweave Armor +4
L17 (65000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +4
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
192880GP
TOTAL: 1200000GP
Discussion: At this level we gain the the ability to choose the phase of the cosmic cycle we change to with the Master of the Cosmic Cycle. We get a daily that helps ensure you won't lose a turn because you're dying by letting you spend a surge, for 2 surges worth of healing. On the item front we upgrade our off-hand weaplment. [/sblock]
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Encounter Attack Power: Sun and Stars(AP)
Magic Items (Expected GP = 1,600,000):
L24 (525000GP) Tattered Cloak +5
L23 (425000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L19 (105000GP): Flowform Feyweave Armor +4
L17 (65000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +4
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
694380GP
TOTAL: 1600000GP
Discussion: At this level we pick up a one target power with a poor condition, but you get to attack the target twice with full mods, which'll end up being hilarious amounts of damage, with the Suns and Stars power. On the item front we upgrade our neck slot for a bonus to our NADs. [/sblock]
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Dex(25), +1 Cha(25)
New Feat: Form Mastery
Magic Items (Expected GP = 2,100,000):
L25 (625000GP): Robe of the Archfiend Efreetweave Armor +5
L25 (625000GP): (Superior Implement)Brilliant Energy Accurate Dagger+5
L24 (525000GP): Tattered Cloak +5
L23 (425000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
759680GP
TOTAL: 2100000GP
Discussion: At this level we pick up the ability to regain an encounter power when you spend an AP, with the Form Mastery feat. On the item front we get a 5 square radius light, with radiant damage from attacks from this weapon, and we get an encounter power that allows us to target reflex instead of AC, with our main-hand weaplment upgrade. We also upgrade our armor with Robe of the Archfiend Efreetweave Armor +5, and recieve a chance to dominate an enemy that attacks you with a daily. [/sblock]
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Daily Attack Power: Watchful Hydra Stance
Magic Items (Expected GP = 2,800,000):
L26 (1125000): Kartan's Void Ring
L25 (625000GP): Robe of the Archfiend Efreetweave Armor +5
L25 (625000GP): (Superior Implement)Brilliant Energy Accurate Dagger+5
L24 (525000GP): Tattered Cloak +5
L23 (425000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
1291720GP
TOTAL: 2800000GP
Discussion: At this level we pick an attack that targets the reflex of all enemies in a burst 3 for good damage, which should target most of the battlefield. It also lets you enter into a stance that is similar to Starflurry Blade, with the Watchful Hydra Stance. On the item front we receive a a free action, at-will attack that heals? It's a burst power, and enemies only. Makes you even more of a minion killer than you were before, with the Kartan's Void Ring. [/sblock]
Level 26
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Feat: Great Fortitude(PHB2)
New Utility Power: Demiurge Resistance(PsiP)
Magic Items (Expected GP = 4,000,000):
L26 (1125000): Kartan's Void Ring
L25 (625000GP): Robe of the Archfiend Efreetweave Armor +5
L25 (625000GP): (Superior Implement)Brilliant Energy Accurate Dagger+5
L24 (525000GP): Tattered Cloak +5
L23 (425000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
454680GP
TOTAL: 4000000GP
Discussion: At this level we take a boost to our Fortitude with the Great Fortitude feat, and receive the Demiurge utility, Demiurge Resistance. This grants a free action encounter autosave, when not bloodied, that can recharge. we save our money for future purchaces. [/sblock]
Level 27
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Encounter Attack Power: Thunder Pulse
Magic Items (Expected GP = 6,000,000):
L26 (1125000): Kartan’s Void Ring
L25 (625000GP): Robe of the Archfiend Efreetweave Armor 5
L25 (625000GP): (Superior Implement)Brilliant Energy Accurate Dagger5
L24 (525000GP): Tattered Cloak +5
L23 (425000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L17 (65000GP): Hero’s Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
2454680GP
TOTAL: 6000000GP
Discussion: At this level we gain a burst 3 ally friendly huge push that knocks the enemy prone for decent damage, that if done right, can make it so the enemies hit have to charge in order to attack, and have to provoke in order to charge, with Thunder Pulse. And we save our money.[/sblock]
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Changes:
+6 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Dex(26), +1 Cha(26).
New Feat: Unfettered Stride
Magic Items (Expected GP = 8,000,000):
L30 (3125000): (Superior Implement)Brilliant Energy Accurate Dagger +6
L26 (1125000): Kartan’s Void Ring
L25 (625000GP): Robe of the Archfiend Efreetweave Armor +5
L24 (525000GP): Tattered Cloak +5
L23 (425000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L17 (65000GP): Hero’s Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
1329680GP
TOTAL: 8000000GP
Discussion: We get our last ability adjustments at this level. We also pick up the Unfettered Stride feat so that terrain does not affect our mobility. On the item front we pick up the final upgrade to our main-hand weaplment.[/sblock]
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Daily Attack Power: Entropic Whirlwind
Magic Items (Expected GP = 10,000,000):
L28 (2125000): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +6
L30 (3125000): (Superior Implement)Brilliant Energy Accurate Dagger +6
L26 (1125000): Kartan's Void Ring
L25 (625000GP): Robe of the Archfiend Efreetweave Armor +5
L24 (525000GP): Tattered Cloak +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
1204680GP
TOTAL: 10000000GP
Discussion: At this level we gain some double dip damage, cover 121 squares, control your enemies, and place your allies where ever with the Entropic Whirlwind power. However you are unlikely to use this on your allies since it is an immediate action and you want to use that bit of damage on an enemy. On the item front we pick up the final upgrade to our off-hand weaplment. [/sblock]
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Cathal Cosgrach Manachan, level 30
Human, Monk/Sorcerer, Paragon Hybrid, Demiurge
Paragon Hybrid Talent Option: Soul of the Sorcerer
Soul of the Sorcerer Option: Soul of the Cosmic Cycle
Arcane Admixture Damage Type: Arcane Admixture Thunder
Becoming the One Option: Dexterity
Hybrid Talent Option: Unarmored Defense
Monastic Tradition (Hybrid) Option: Centered Breath (Hybrid)
Hybrid Monk Option: Hybrid Monk Fortitude
Sorcerous Power Option: Sorcerous Power Dexterity
Human Power Selection Option: Bonus At-Will Power
Auspicious Birth (Auspicious Birth Benefit)
FINAL ABILITY SCORES
STR 12, CON 12, DEX 26, INT 12, WIS 16, CHA 26
STARTING ABILITY SCORES
STR 10, CON 10, DEX 16, INT 10, WIS 12, CHA 16
AC: 46 Fort: 42 Ref: 44 Will: 45
HP: 183 Surges: 7 Surge Value: 45
TRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +28, Arcana +21, Intimidate +28, Stealth +28
UNTRAINED SKILLS
Athletics +16, Bluff +23, Diplomacy +23, Dungeoneering +18, Endurance +16, Heal +18, History +16, Insight +18, Nature +18, Perception +18, Religion +16, Streetwise +23, Thievery +23
POWERS
Basic Attack: Melee Basic Attack
Basic Attack: Ranged Basic Attack
Monk Feature: Centered Flurry of Blows
Sorcerer Attack 1: Blazing Starfall
Monk Attack 1: Fallen Needle
Sorcerer Attack 1: Ensorcelled Blade
Sorcerer Utility 2: Deep Shroud
Monk Utility 6: Centered Defense
Sorcerer Attack 7: Shout
Monk Utility 10: Iron Dragon Defense
Sorcerer Utility 10: Narrow Escape
Sorcerer Attack 15: Lightning Daggers
Monk Utility 16: Stance of the Still Sword
Sorcerer Attack 17: Thunder Summons
Sorcerer Attack 19: Aspect of the Dragon
Monk Utility 22: Indomitable Technique
Sorcerer Attack 23: Sun and Stars
Monk Attack 25: Watchful Hydra Stance
Demiurge Utility 26: Demiurge Resistance
Sorcerer Attack 27: Thunder Pulse
Sorcerer Attack 29: Entropic Whirlwind
FEATS
Paragon Hybrid Talent
Level 1: Unarmored Agility
Level 1: Hybrid Talent
Level 4: Superior Implement Training (Accurate dagger)
Level 6: Dual Implement Spellcaster
Level 6: Versatile Expertise
Level 8: Sorcerous Blade Channeling
Level 10: Improved Defenses
Level 11: Resounding Thunder
Level 12: Arcane Admixture
Level 14: Starblade Flurry
Level 16: Cosmic Blade Channeling
Level 20: Blade Channeling Mastery
Level 21: Quickened Spellcasting
Level 21: Superior Initiative
Level 22: Master of the Cosmic Cycle
Level 24: Form Mastery
Level 26: Great Fortitude
Level 28: Unfettered Stride
Level 30: Epic Fortitude
Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Feat: Epic Fortitude
Magic Items (Expected GP = 14,625,000):
L29 (2625000GP): tatered Cloak +6
L30 (3125000GP): Robe of the Archfiend Starweave Armor +6
L28 (2125000): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +6
L30 (3125000): (Superior Implement)Brilliant Energy Accurate Dagger +6
L26 (1125000): Kartan's Void Ring
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800) Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
4642180GP
TOTAL: 14625000GP
Discussion: At this point we get our final feat, and get an additional boost to our lowest NAD. On the item front we pick the final boosts to our AC and NADs with upgrades to our armor and neck slots, and then we are off to the races. [/sblock]
this was the first build I ever shared over there
Originally posted by Olinswordforger:
The Master of the Cosmic Cycle
Hybrid Sorcerer/Monk, Paragon Hybrid, Demiurge
I have studied under the masters at the monastery, to learn how to focus my mind, body and spirit in order to channel my energies into focused and deadly motion, and this has lead me to feel the pull of the Sun, Moon and Stars on the Arcane energies flowing through me. With much meditation and contemplation I have learned to focus this arcane energy flowing through me from the cosmos. Perhaps if you listen to all your senses, you may be able to learn to focus these energies as well.
Build Goal: To creat a character that starts out primarily as a Monk, and ends up as primarily a Sorcerer, that is augmented with the monks unarmered defence bonuses and some select monk mobilty and defences, and stances for increased survivability. The character however needs to be playable from the beginning of the Heroic tier all the way through the Epic tier. The character as I see him would be wielding a pair of Sai ( Reflavored Daggers/ Parrying Daggers/ Superior Implement Daggers).
Thanks to the Following:
satanicway - for Karamir, The positioning controller: ( the inspiration for this build)
lordduskblade - for the format
furious_kender - for the No Paper Tigers!!!! The Monk Guide
No Paper Tigers!!!!
Reg06 - for the Ultimate Power: The Sorcerer’s Handbook
This build uses the following sources:
AV - Adventurer's Vault
AV 2 - Adventurer's Vault 2
D# XXX - Dragon Magazine, issue XXX
HotFK - Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms
HotFL - Heroes of the Fallen Lands
PHB - Player's Handbook
PHB 2 - Player's Handbook 2
PHB 3 - Player's Handbook 3
PsiP - Psionic Power
AP - Arcane Power
The Heroic Tier:
Level 1 (Snapshot)
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Cathal Cosgrach Manachan, level 1
Human, Sorcerer/Monk
Sorcerous Power Option: Sorcerous Power Dexterity
Monastic Tradition (Hybrid) Option: Centered Breath (Hybrid) - (for some Controllerish)
Hybrid Monk Option: Hybrid Monk Fortitude
Hybrid Talent Option: Unarmored Defense - (some extra defence)
Human Power Selection Option: Bonus At-Will Power
Auspicious Birth (Auspicious Birth Benefit)
FINAL ABILITY SCORES
STR 10, CON 10, DEX 16, INT 10, WIS 12, CHA 18
STARTING ABILITY SCORES
STR 10, CON 10, DEX 16, INT 10, WIS 12, CHA 16
AC: 18 Fort: 12 Ref: 15 Will: 15
HP: 30 Surges: 6 Surge Value: 7
TRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +9, Arcana +5, Intimidate +8, Stealth +9
UNTRAINED SKILLS
Athletics +0, Bluff +3, Diplomacy +3, Dungeoneering +1, Endurance +0, Heal +1, History +0, Insight +1, Nature +1, Perception +1, Religion +0, Streetwise +3, Thievery +4
POWERS
Basic Attack: Melee Basic Attack
Basic Attack: Ranged Basic Attack
Monk Feature: Centered Flurry of Blows - (allows you to slide enemies around into disadvantageous positions, like off of cliffs)
Sorcerer At-will Attack 1: Blazing Starfall (AP) - (mediocre at low level, but at 8-10 level when your damage modifiers make the difference between its 1d4 and other damage dice less significant, and its Burst 1 multi-target becomes one of the best choices for any Sorcerer build)
Monk At-will Attack 1: Fallen Needle (D#389) - (attacks reflex, gives good damage, and gives a -2 penalty to attack you, a nice attack that blends offense and defense nicely. In addition, the Movement Technique is very flexible and useful as monks don't have much pressure on their minor actions.)
Sorcerer At-will Attack 1: Ensorcelled Blade (D#390) - (Having a decent Melee Basic attack lets you charge and make opportunity attacks, and it also protects you on the front lines by giving your enemy a disincentive from attacking you.)
Monk Encounter Attack 1: Drunken Monkey (PHB3)(targets will, and causes the target to attack an enemy (including itself) with your wisdom as a bonus. This means it is powerful and highly accurate, and if the target is marked by a damaging defender, the attack will also kick in the defender's punishment.)
Monk Daily Attack 1: Masterful Spiral (PHB3) - (a close burst 2 that targets reflex for solid damage, meaning you should be able to target most of the enemies you're fighting for some solid damage. As an area attack, it ignores marks and all concealment. Puts you in a stance that gives +1 to you melee reach, this will affect all your single target powers, but not Flurry of Blows or you area powers.
FEATS
Level 1: Unarmored Agility (PHB3)
Level 1: Hybrid Talent (Unarmored Defense)(PHB3)
(combined these 2 Feats will grant a +4 bonus to AC while wearing Cloth or No armor, that will help mitigate some squishyness).
ITEMS (Expected G.P. = 100g.p.)
(15GP): Adventurer's Kit
(1GP): Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) x1
(2GP): Dagger x2
(-GP): Ki Focus x1
82g.p.
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to Attacks, Defences and Checks
New Power: Deep Shroud(AP)
New Feat: Weapon Proficiency (Parrying Dagger)(PHB)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 1920)
L2 (520GP): Robe of Eyes Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) +1
L2 (520GP): Vicious Dagger +1
880GP
TOTAL: 1920GP
Discussion: Some significant changes aoccure here at this level, we pick up our first magic items, with the Robe of Eyes we can not be blinded and get a bonus to our perception checks, always handy, and with the Vicous Dagger +1 we getsome ofthe best crit damage you'll find for your implements. With how often you'll be critting (due to making lots of attack rolls), you'll get lots of mileage from this. It makes your crits, which are normally not that impressive, a thing of beauty.
And with our new power Deep shroud we get some auto concealment that works for the hole party. We also swapped out the dagger in our offhand for a parrying dagger, which will gant us a further +1 bonus to AC, and we will save some gold for future item purchases.
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Level 3
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Encounter Attack Power: Lightning Cuts(D#390)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 2560)
L4 (840GP): Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Rythm Blade Parrying Dagger +1
L2 (520GP): Robe of Eyes Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) +1
L2 (520GP): Vicious Dagger +1
TOTAL: 2560GP
Discussion: Another good level, here we pick up a minor action encounter power that give our daggers some lightning damage. We also get another improvement to both our Reflex and AC defences from the offhand property bonus on our Rhythme Blade Parrying Dagger, for an AC of 22, not bad for cloth.
We also improve our other defences (Fort/Ref/Will) by +1, and gain the daily (no action) ability of adding a d6 roll to a missed Attack roll or a failed Ability/ Skill checks or a Saving Throw, to see if the adjusted roll now succeeds.
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Changes:
+6 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Dexterity (17), +1 Charisma (19)
New Feat: Superior Implement Training (Accurate Dagger)(PHB3)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 3200)
L2 (520GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +1
L4 (840GP): Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Rythm Blade Parrying Dagger +1
L2 (520GP): Robe of Eyes Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) +1
120GP
TOTAL: 3200GP
Discussion:A rather uneventful level, the main story here is the upgrade from a Vicious Dagger+1 to a Superior Implement Vicious Dagger +1, which gives another +1 to attack rolls made available with the new feat, and the customary increase to attacks, defenses, and checks.
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Daily Attack Power: Slaad`s Gambit(AP)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 4480)
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1
L2 (520GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +1
L4 (840GP): Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Rythm Blade Parrying Dagger +1
L2 (520GP): Robe of Eyes Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) +1
1240GP
TOTAL: 4480GP
Discussion:
This is a good level for your offence in the form a pretty hefty out of turn attack. Best, and easily, used against brutes and soldiers (who have low WILL and want to engage you in melee)in your new daily power, as well as a +3 damage to one enemy adjacent to you, when you reduce an enemy to 0 HP, and a Daily minor action to make a at-will attack against an enemy you already hit with an attack this turn, recieved from your new ki focus.
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Feat: Dual Implement Spell Caster (AP), Retrained Weapon Proficiency (Parrying Dagger) at level 2 to Versatile Expertise (Weapon = Dagger, implement = Ki Focus)(PHB3)
New Utility Power: Centered Defence (PHB3)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 6400)
1000GP Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +1
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1
L2 (520GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +1
L4 (840GP): Luck Charm +1
L2 (520GP): Robe of Eyes Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
800GP
TOTAL: 6400GP
Discussion:
We lose a point of AC and gain a point of Damage with the addition of an offhand Accurate Implement, from Dual Implement Spellcaster feat, on Arcane attacks, by trading our Rhythm Blade Parrying Dagger for an Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +1. We also get a +2 bonus to all defences, from the Centered Defence Utility Stance which should be good if used before a big multi-target daily and then going to town. With the addition of the a Siberys Shard of the Mage to the Mainhand and Offhand dagger Implements there is an addition +2 bonus to damage from the dual arcane implements. We also retrain the Parrying Dagger Proficiency to Versatile Expertise, for a +1 Feat bonus to attack rolls with Daggers and Ki Focus, just a little accuracy boost.
Damage Bonus Breakdown for arcane powers (+9 Damage)
+3 Char Mod.
+4 Sorcerous Power (Dex)
+1 enhancement Bonus with Siberys Shard of the Mage
+1 off-hand enhancement Bonus with Siberys Shard of the Mage.
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Encounter Attack Power: Spark Form (AP)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 9600)
L8 (3400GP): Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) of Sudden Recovery +2
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +1
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1
L2 (520GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +1
L4 (840GP): Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
600GP
TOTAL: 9600GP
Discussion:
At this level, you upgrade your armor to get a fairly solid AC value, and you get a boost to speedm (8 speed), making this power even better than it already is. The damage sucks, but it lets you get all over the battlefield, deal noticeable damage, and chew through minions.
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Dexterity (18), +1 Charisma (20)
New Feat: Sorcerous Blade Channeling
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 12800)
L7 (600GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L8 (3400GP): Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) of Sudden Recovery +2
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +1
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
480GP
TOTAL: 12800GP
Discussion:
At this level we pick up rushing cleats for a +1 square increase to push and slide effects of any close or melee attacks, as well as a +1 increase to accuracy and damage with an upgrade to our main hand weapon. The Sorcerous Blade Channeling Feat gives our ranged Sorcer powers a little more versatility in their use by allowing them to be used as melee attacks, so that the powers range = its melee reach.
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Changes:
+5 HP
New daily Attack Power: Winds of Change (AP)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 16000)
L8 (3400GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L8 (3400GP): Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) of Sudden Recovery +2
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
960GP
TOTAL: 16000GP
Discussion:
At this point we upgrade our offhand weaplment for a liitle added damage boost to our arcane attacks, with a (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +2. Here we also pick a decent damaging power with a great mobility feature, how doesn't like to fly and hover.
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+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Feat: Improved Defences
New Utility Power: Iron Dragon Defence
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 22400)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L8 (3400GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L8 (3400GP): Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) of Sudden Recovery +2
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
680GP
TOTAL: 22400GP
Discussion:
This is a big level for defencive improvement,granted by a +2 bonus to NADS combined with +3/ plus recharge of HP from 0 in the form of a No Action Daily from the Medallion of Death Deferred, and with a scaling bonus to our NADs with the Improved Defences feat, We also gain a once per encountewr 11HP damage reduction when we take damage from our new daily, and a Daily minor action allowing our attacks to ignore any resistance of 10 or lower.
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== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&D Character Builder ==
Cathal Cosgrach Manachan, level 11
Human, Sorcerer/Monk, Paragon Hybrid
Sorcerous Power Option: Sorcerous Power Dexterity
Monastic Tradition (Hybrid) Option: Centered Breath (Hybrid)
Hybrid Monk Option: Hybrid Monk Fortitude
Hybrid Talent Option: Unarmored Defense
Paragon Hybrid Talent Option: Soul of the Sorcerer
Soul of the Sorcerer Option: Soul of the Cosmic Cycle
Human Power Selection Option: Bonus At-Will Power
Auspicious Birth (Auspicious Birth Benefit)
FINAL ABILITY SCORES
STR 11, CON 11, DEX 19, INT 11, WIS 13, CHA 21
STARTING ABILITY SCORES
STR 10, CON 10, DEX 16, INT 10, WIS 12, CHA 16
AC: 26 Fort: 21 Ref: 25 Will: 26
HP: 83 Surges: 6 Surge Value: 20
TRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +14, Arcana +10, Intimidate +15, Stealth +14
UNTRAINED SKILLS
Athletics +5, Bluff +10, Diplomacy +10, Dungeoneering +6, Endurance +5, Heal +6, History +5, Insight +6, Nature +6, Perception +6, Religion +5, Streetwise +10, Thievery +9
POWERS
Basic Attack: Melee Basic Attack
Basic Attack: Ranged Basic Attack
Monk Feature: Centered Flurry of Blows
Sorcerer Attack 1: Blazing Starfall
Monk Attack 1: Fallen Needle
Sorcerer Attack 1: Ensorcelled Blade
Monk Attack 1: Drunken Monkey
Monk Attack 1: Masterful Spiral
Sorcerer Utility 2: Deep Shroud
Sorcerer Attack 3: Lightning Cuts
Sorcerer Attack 5: Slaad’s Gambit
Monk Utility 6: Centered Defense
Sorcerer Attack 7: Spark Form
Sorcerer Attack 7: Shout
Sorcerer Attack 9: Winds of Change
Monk Utility 10: Iron Dragon Defense
FEATS
Paragon Hybrid Talent
Level 1: Unarmored Agility
Level 1: Hybrid Talent
Level 4: Superior Implement Training (Accurate dagger)
Level 6: Dual Implement Spellcaster
Level 6: Versatile Expertise
Level 8: Sorcerous Blade Channeling
Level 10: Improved Defenses
Level 11: Resounding Thunder
Changes:
+5 HP
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Str(11), +1 Con(11), +1 Dex(19), +1 Int(11), +1 Wis(13), +1 Cha(21)
New Feat: Resounding Thunder
New Paragon Path: Hybrid Paragon
New Hybrid Paragon Encounter Power: Shout(PHB2)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 32000)
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L8 (3400GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L8 (3400GP): Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) of Sudden Recovery +2
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
3080GP
TOTAL: 32000GP
Discussion:: Hear we choose the Hybrid Paragon Path to access the Sorcerer’s Class Feature Soul of the Sorcerer: Soul of the Cosmic Cycle and its associated bonuses. On the Item front we pick up the circlet of mental onslaught for a static,Will defensive bonus and a powerful daily power that as a minor grants a +1 power bonus to attack rolls using Int, Wis or Cha for the encounter. We gain 1 to the size of the burst or blast, when attacking with a power that has the thunder keyword, due to the Resounding Thunder Feat, which augments many of our powers.
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+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Feat: Arcane Admixture ((Thunder)Blazing Starfall)(AP)
New Utility Power: Narrow Escape (PHB2)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 48000)
L13 (17000GP): Githweave Armor of Sudden Recovery +3
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L8 (3400GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
5480GP
TOTAL: 48000GP
Discussion:: At this level we add a new damage type to an old standbye power, with the addition of the Thunder keyword to the Blazing Starfall At-will power which will make it an area burst 3 within 10 squares, combined with the Resounding Thunder feat . We also gain an interrupt for half-damage with a hefty teleport from our new utility Narrow Escape. On the item front we upgrade the armor to Githweave Armor of Sudden Recovery +3 for an improved AC defence.
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Encounter Attack Power: Furious Bull (PHB3)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 64000)
L13 (13000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (17000GP): Githweave Armor of Sudden Recovery +3
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L8 (3400GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +2
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
11078GP
TOTAL: 48000GP
Discussion:: This level brings in your first power-swap, we drop Drunken Monkey and pick up the Furious Bull encounter power, a party-friendly close burst 2 with a daze and a slide, with an effect shift. It’s Movement Technique gives the ability to move through enemy’s spaces, which can be used to make the backline unable to move away, and make the front line unable to attack you (if they lack reach). The only downside is that it attacks fortitude. And last but not least the always-welcome mainhand weapon upgrade.
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defences and checks
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Dex(20), +1 Wis(14)
New Feat: Starblade Flurry
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 80000)
L13 (17000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (13000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (17000GP): Githweave Armor of Sudden Recovery +3
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
13480GP
TOTAL: 80000GP
Discussion: We have a big level here with improvements our abilities, attacks, saves and checks. We also pick up the Starblade Flurry Feat, which is the best striker and control feat monks have to offer. It gives you an additional FoB target that can be up to 5 squares away. Also, you don’t need to wield a dagger, only hold a dagger in the off-hand, we can use this to slide enemies into bad spots and suck additional targets into burst range. On the item front we get an upgrade to our offhand weaplement and will save some gold for future item purchaces.
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Daily Attack Power: Lightning Daggers(AP)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 112000)
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L13 (17000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (13000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (17000GP): Githweave Armor of Sudden Recovery +3
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L5 (1000GP): Bracers of Brachiation
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
480GP
TOTAL: 112000GP
Discussion: Another good level, hear we pick up a powerful daily with Lightning Daggers, which gives a free, full static mod, attack every turn. This is leaps and bounds ahead of anything you’ve had access to up to this point. On the Item front we fill our waist slot with the Silver Sky Tabard, which will grant a save vs. ongoing damage at the start and end of our turn.
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Feat: Cosmic Blade Channeling(D#390)
New Utility Power: Stance of the Still Sword(PHB3)
Magical Items: (Expected GP = 160000)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L13 (17000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (13000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (17000GP): Githweave Armor of Sudden Recovery +3
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death DeferredL3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
22680GP
TOTAL: 160000GP
Discussion: Hear we picked Stance of the Still Sword, which is basically the same stance as Centered Defense, but it it stacks with power bonuses to defense. This helps you avoid getting swarmed and also avoid nasty conditions. Cosmic Blade Channeling provides some extra bonuses to the Cosmic Magic Class Feature. On the item front we gain an increased mobility without reducing damage in the upgrade to paragon Bracers of Brachiation, which grant a climb speed equal to your ground speed. Also on the item front we grab the Cosmic Cycle Tatoo, which allows us to choose the next higher numbered phase when we use our second wind.
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Encounter Attack Power: Thunder Summens
Magic Items (Expected GP = 240,000):
L17 (65000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +4
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L13 (17000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +3
L13 (17000GP): Githweave Armor of Sudden Recovery +3
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
62680GP
TOTAL: 240000GP
Discussion: At this point we swap out Lightning Cuts with Thunder Summons, for an attack that can target 3 creatures for good damage with a great effect. On the item front we gain some acuracy and damage bonuses for your nova turns, and some temporary HP's, in the form of the Hero's Gauntlets, and we also pick up an upgrade th our main hand weapon for a litttle extra damage and accuracy.
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Changes:
+6 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Dex(21), +1 Wis(15)
New Feat: Improved Initiative(PHB)
Magic Items (Expected GP = 320,000):
L19 (105000GP): Flowform Feyweave Armor +4
L17 (65000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +4
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L13 (17000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +3
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
37680GP
TOTAL: 320000GP
Discussion: At this point we pick up a bonus to the initiative check from improved initiative, and on the item front we get an armor upgrade by picking up Flowform Feyweave Armor +4, for a no action save each encounter. which will help you get out of those pesky dominates and stuns.
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Daily Attack Power: Aspect of the Dragon(AP)
Magic Items (Expected GP = 400,000):
L18 (85000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +4
L19 (105000GP): Flowform Feyweave Armor +4
L17 (65000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +4
L17 (65000GP): Hero’s Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
32680GP
TOTAL: 400000GP
Discussion: At this point we swap out the Slaad’s Gambit power for a pure damage spell, ooh but what a spell with large, powerful, enemy only blasts with Aspect of the Dragon. On the item front we upgrade the off-hand weaplment.
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Level 20
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Daily Attack Power: Mithral Tornado(PsiP)
New Feat: Blade Channeling Mastery(D#390
Magic Items (Expected GP = 560,000):
L19 (105000GP): Tattered Cloak
L18 (85000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +4
L19 (105000GP): Flowform Feyweave Armor +4
L17 (65000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +4
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
44680GP
TOTAL: 560000GP
Discussion: We pick up a close burst 1 for low damage that dazes (save ends) regardless of whether you hit in the Mithral Tornado power. You then move you speed and do a similar attack (remember that everyone adjacent is dazed, so no OAs from them) that does low damage and dazes (save ends) if you hit. The Feat Blade Channeling Mastery gives save penalties, which are never a bad thing. On the Item front we pick up the tattered cloak for a boost to our NADS, and a daily minor close burst 5 attack vs. will, that essentialy makes you completely safe from attacks sound. This'll let you move around and lob spells without worrying about the proximity of monsters. [/sblock]
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The Epic Tier
Level 21
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====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&D Character Builder ======
Cathal Cosgrach Manachan, level 21
Human, Sorcerer/Monk, Paragon Hybrid, Demiurge
Sorcerous Power Option: Sorcerous Power Dexterity
Monastic Tradition (Hybrid) Option: Centered Breath (Hybrid)
Hybrid Monk Option: Hybrid Monk Fortitude
Hybrid Talent Option: Unarmored Defense
Paragon Hybrid Talent Option: Soul of the Sorcerer
Soul of the Sorcerer Option: Soul of the Cosmic Cycle
Arcane Admixture Damage Type: Arcane Admixture Thunder
Becoming the One Option: Dexterity
Human Power Selection Option: Bonus At-Will Power
Auspicious Birth (Auspicious Birth Benefit)
FINAL ABILITY SCORES
STR 12, CON 12, DEX 24, INT 12, WIS 16, CHA 24
STARTING ABILITY SCORES
STR 10, CON 10, DEX 16, INT 10, WIS 12, CHA 16
AC: 37 Fort: 30 Ref: 36 Will: 37
HP: 136 Surges: 7 Surge Value: 34
TRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +22, Arcana +16, Intimidate +22, Stealth +22
UNTRAINED SKILLS
Athletics +11, Bluff +17, Diplomacy +17, Dungeoneering +13, Endurance +11, Heal +13, History +11, Insight +13, Nature +13, Perception +13, Religion +11, Streetwise +17, Thievery +17
POWERS
Basic Attack: Melee Basic Attack
Basic Attack: Ranged Basic Attack
Monk Feature: Centered Flurry of Blows
Sorcerer Attack 1: Blazing Starfall
Monk Attack 1: Fallen Needle
Sorcerer Attack 1: Ensorcelled Blade
Sorcerer Utility 2: Deep Shroud
Monk Utility 6: Centered Defense
Sorcerer Attack 7: Spark Form
Sorcerer Attack 7: Shout
Sorcerer Attack 9: Winds of Change
Monk Utility 10: Iron Dragon Defense
Sorcerer Utility 10: Narrow Escape
Monk Attack 13: Furious Bull
Monk Attack 15: Mithral Tornado
Sorcerer Attack 15: Lightning Daggers
Monk Utility 16: Stance of the Still Sword
Sorcerer Attack 17: Thunder Summons
Sorcerer Attack 19: Aspect of the Dragon
FEATS
Paragon Hybrid Talent
Level 1: Unarmored Agility
Level 1: Hybrid Talent
Level 4: Superior Implement Training (Accurate dagger)
Level 6: Dual Implement Spellcaster
Level 6: Versatile Expertise
Level 8: Sorcerous Blade Channeling
Level 10: Improved Defenses
Level 11: Resounding Thunder
Level 12: Arcane Admixture
Level 14: Starblade Flurry
Level 16: Cosmic Blade Channeling
Level 18: Improved Initiative (retrained at Level 21)
Level 20: Blade Channeling Mastery
Level 21: Quickened Spellcasting
Level 21: Superior Initiative
Changes:
+5 HP
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Str(12), +1 Con(12), +3 Dex(24), +1 Int(12), +1 Wis(16), +3 Cha(24).
New Feat: Quickened Spellcasting (Blazing Starfall)(AP), Retrain Improved Initiative for Superior Initiative(PHB3)
New Epic Destiny: Demiurge(PsiP)
Magic Items (Expected GP = 800,000):
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L19 (10500GP): Tattered Cloak
L18 (85000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +4
L19 (105000GP): Flowform Feyweave Armor +4
L17 (65000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +4
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
219680GP
TOTAL: 800000GP
Discussion: This level is the beginning of some big things for your character. The Demiurge Epic Destiny gives you a pair of sweet ability score bumps to your primary and secondary abilities. We gain a once per encounter minor action use of our Blazing Starfall power, with the Quickened Spellcasting Feat. We also retrain the Improved Initiative feat for the Superior Initiative feat, for a greater initiative check bonuse. On the item front we pick up the Ring of the Radiant Storm for some planned synergy with planned future weaplement improvements. [/sblock]
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Feat: Master of the Cosmic Cycle
New Utility Power: Indomitable Technique
Magic Items (Expected GP = 1,200,000):
L23 (425000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L19 (10500GP): Tattered Cloak
L19 (105000GP): Flowform Feyweave Armor +4
L17 (65000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +4
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
192880GP
TOTAL: 1200000GP
Discussion: At this level we gain the the ability to choose the phase of the cosmic cycle we change to with the Master of the Cosmic Cycle. We get a daily that helps ensure you won't lose a turn because you're dying by letting you spend a surge, for 2 surges worth of healing. On the item front we upgrade our off-hand weaplment. [/sblock]
Level 23 Show
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Encounter Attack Power: Sun and Stars(AP)
Magic Items (Expected GP = 1,600,000):
L24 (525000GP) Tattered Cloak +5
L23 (425000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L19 (105000GP): Flowform Feyweave Armor +4
L17 (65000GP): (Superior Implement) Vicious Accurate Dagger +4
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
694380GP
TOTAL: 1600000GP
Discussion: At this level we pick up a one target power with a poor condition, but you get to attack the target twice with full mods, which'll end up being hilarious amounts of damage, with the Suns and Stars power. On the item front we upgrade our neck slot for a bonus to our NADs. [/sblock]
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Dex(25), +1 Cha(25)
New Feat: Form Mastery
Magic Items (Expected GP = 2,100,000):
L25 (625000GP): Robe of the Archfiend Efreetweave Armor +5
L25 (625000GP): (Superior Implement)Brilliant Energy Accurate Dagger+5
L24 (525000GP): Tattered Cloak +5
L23 (425000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
759680GP
TOTAL: 2100000GP
Discussion: At this level we pick up the ability to regain an encounter power when you spend an AP, with the Form Mastery feat. On the item front we get a 5 square radius light, with radiant damage from attacks from this weapon, and we get an encounter power that allows us to target reflex instead of AC, with our main-hand weaplment upgrade. We also upgrade our armor with Robe of the Archfiend Efreetweave Armor +5, and recieve a chance to dominate an enemy that attacks you with a daily. [/sblock]
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Daily Attack Power: Watchful Hydra Stance
Magic Items (Expected GP = 2,800,000):
L26 (1125000): Kartan's Void Ring
L25 (625000GP): Robe of the Archfiend Efreetweave Armor +5
L25 (625000GP): (Superior Implement)Brilliant Energy Accurate Dagger+5
L24 (525000GP): Tattered Cloak +5
L23 (425000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
1291720GP
TOTAL: 2800000GP
Discussion: At this level we pick an attack that targets the reflex of all enemies in a burst 3 for good damage, which should target most of the battlefield. It also lets you enter into a stance that is similar to Starflurry Blade, with the Watchful Hydra Stance. On the item front we receive a a free action, at-will attack that heals? It's a burst power, and enemies only. Makes you even more of a minion killer than you were before, with the Kartan's Void Ring. [/sblock]
Level 26
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Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Feat: Great Fortitude(PHB2)
New Utility Power: Demiurge Resistance(PsiP)
Magic Items (Expected GP = 4,000,000):
L26 (1125000): Kartan's Void Ring
L25 (625000GP): Robe of the Archfiend Efreetweave Armor +5
L25 (625000GP): (Superior Implement)Brilliant Energy Accurate Dagger+5
L24 (525000GP): Tattered Cloak +5
L23 (425000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
454680GP
TOTAL: 4000000GP
Discussion: At this level we take a boost to our Fortitude with the Great Fortitude feat, and receive the Demiurge utility, Demiurge Resistance. This grants a free action encounter autosave, when not bloodied, that can recharge. we save our money for future purchaces. [/sblock]
Level 27
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Encounter Attack Power: Thunder Pulse
Magic Items (Expected GP = 6,000,000):
L26 (1125000): Kartan’s Void Ring
L25 (625000GP): Robe of the Archfiend Efreetweave Armor 5
L25 (625000GP): (Superior Implement)Brilliant Energy Accurate Dagger5
L24 (525000GP): Tattered Cloak +5
L23 (425000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L17 (65000GP): Hero’s Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
2454680GP
TOTAL: 6000000GP
Discussion: At this level we gain a burst 3 ally friendly huge push that knocks the enemy prone for decent damage, that if done right, can make it so the enemies hit have to charge in order to attack, and have to provoke in order to charge, with Thunder Pulse. And we save our money.[/sblock]
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Changes:
+6 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
Ability Score Boosts: +1 Dex(26), +1 Cha(26).
New Feat: Unfettered Stride
Magic Items (Expected GP = 8,000,000):
L30 (3125000): (Superior Implement)Brilliant Energy Accurate Dagger +6
L26 (1125000): Kartan’s Void Ring
L25 (625000GP): Robe of the Archfiend Efreetweave Armor +5
L24 (525000GP): Tattered Cloak +5
L23 (425000GP): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L17 (65000GP): Hero’s Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
1329680GP
TOTAL: 8000000GP
Discussion: We get our last ability adjustments at this level. We also pick up the Unfettered Stride feat so that terrain does not affect our mobility. On the item front we pick up the final upgrade to our main-hand weaplment.[/sblock]
Level 29
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Changes:
+5 HP
New Daily Attack Power: Entropic Whirlwind
Magic Items (Expected GP = 10,000,000):
L28 (2125000): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +6
L30 (3125000): (Superior Implement)Brilliant Energy Accurate Dagger +6
L26 (1125000): Kartan's Void Ring
L25 (625000GP): Robe of the Archfiend Efreetweave Armor +5
L24 (525000GP): Tattered Cloak +5
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800): Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
1204680GP
TOTAL: 10000000GP
Discussion: At this level we gain some double dip damage, cover 121 squares, control your enemies, and place your allies where ever with the Entropic Whirlwind power. However you are unlikely to use this on your allies since it is an immediate action and you want to use that bit of damage on an enemy. On the item front we pick up the final upgrade to our off-hand weaplment. [/sblock]
Level 30 Snapshot
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====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&D Character Builder ======
Cathal Cosgrach Manachan, level 30
Human, Monk/Sorcerer, Paragon Hybrid, Demiurge
Paragon Hybrid Talent Option: Soul of the Sorcerer
Soul of the Sorcerer Option: Soul of the Cosmic Cycle
Arcane Admixture Damage Type: Arcane Admixture Thunder
Becoming the One Option: Dexterity
Hybrid Talent Option: Unarmored Defense
Monastic Tradition (Hybrid) Option: Centered Breath (Hybrid)
Hybrid Monk Option: Hybrid Monk Fortitude
Sorcerous Power Option: Sorcerous Power Dexterity
Human Power Selection Option: Bonus At-Will Power
Auspicious Birth (Auspicious Birth Benefit)
FINAL ABILITY SCORES
STR 12, CON 12, DEX 26, INT 12, WIS 16, CHA 26
STARTING ABILITY SCORES
STR 10, CON 10, DEX 16, INT 10, WIS 12, CHA 16
AC: 46 Fort: 42 Ref: 44 Will: 45
HP: 183 Surges: 7 Surge Value: 45
TRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +28, Arcana +21, Intimidate +28, Stealth +28
UNTRAINED SKILLS
Athletics +16, Bluff +23, Diplomacy +23, Dungeoneering +18, Endurance +16, Heal +18, History +16, Insight +18, Nature +18, Perception +18, Religion +16, Streetwise +23, Thievery +23
POWERS
Basic Attack: Melee Basic Attack
Basic Attack: Ranged Basic Attack
Monk Feature: Centered Flurry of Blows
Sorcerer Attack 1: Blazing Starfall
Monk Attack 1: Fallen Needle
Sorcerer Attack 1: Ensorcelled Blade
Sorcerer Utility 2: Deep Shroud
Monk Utility 6: Centered Defense
Sorcerer Attack 7: Shout
Monk Utility 10: Iron Dragon Defense
Sorcerer Utility 10: Narrow Escape
Sorcerer Attack 15: Lightning Daggers
Monk Utility 16: Stance of the Still Sword
Sorcerer Attack 17: Thunder Summons
Sorcerer Attack 19: Aspect of the Dragon
Monk Utility 22: Indomitable Technique
Sorcerer Attack 23: Sun and Stars
Monk Attack 25: Watchful Hydra Stance
Demiurge Utility 26: Demiurge Resistance
Sorcerer Attack 27: Thunder Pulse
Sorcerer Attack 29: Entropic Whirlwind
FEATS
Paragon Hybrid Talent
Level 1: Unarmored Agility
Level 1: Hybrid Talent
Level 4: Superior Implement Training (Accurate dagger)
Level 6: Dual Implement Spellcaster
Level 6: Versatile Expertise
Level 8: Sorcerous Blade Channeling
Level 10: Improved Defenses
Level 11: Resounding Thunder
Level 12: Arcane Admixture
Level 14: Starblade Flurry
Level 16: Cosmic Blade Channeling
Level 20: Blade Channeling Mastery
Level 21: Quickened Spellcasting
Level 21: Superior Initiative
Level 22: Master of the Cosmic Cycle
Level 24: Form Mastery
Level 26: Great Fortitude
Level 28: Unfettered Stride
Level 30: Epic Fortitude
Changes:
+5 HP
+1 to attacks, defenses, and checks
New Feat: Epic Fortitude
Magic Items (Expected GP = 14,625,000):
L29 (2625000GP): tatered Cloak +6
L30 (3125000GP): Robe of the Archfiend Starweave Armor +6
L28 (2125000): (Superior Implement) Rhythm Blade Accurate Dagger +6
L30 (3125000): (Superior Implement)Brilliant Energy Accurate Dagger +6
L26 (1125000): Kartan's Void Ring
L17 (65000GP): Ring of The Radiant Storm
L17 (65000GP): Hero's Gauntlets (Paragon)
L15 (25000GP): Bracers of Brachiation (Paragon)
L6 (1800) Cosmic Cycle Tatoo
L16 (45000): Silver Sky Tabbard
L11 (9000GP): Circlet of Mental Onslaught (paragon tier)
L9 (4200GP): Medallion of Death Deferred
L3 (680GP): Gloves of Piercing
L7 (2600GP): Rushing Cleats
L3 (680GP): Rain of Hammers Key Focus +1 840GP Luck Charm +1
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
L3 (680GP): Siberys Shard of the Mage (Heroic)
4642180GP
TOTAL: 14625000GP
Discussion: At this point we get our final feat, and get an additional boost to our lowest NAD. On the item front we pick the final boosts to our AC and NADs with upgrades to our armor and neck slots, and then we are off to the races. [/sblock]
