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<blockquote data-quote="JiggleFloyd" data-source="post: 5330914" data-attributes="member: 85403"><p>Greetings,</p><p></p><p>I made this character and would appreciate some suggestions and feedback about anything that comes to your mind. A few things to note:</p><p></p><p>1) I'm primarily a Cunning Sneak Rogue. Assassin Hybrid is there for:</p><p></p><p> * Assassin Powers: There are some nice blast, burst, and ranged implement APs that add a lot of versatility to a straight melee Rogue build.</p><p></p><p> * Ki Implement: There are some nice Ki Focuses out there, such as the Rain of Hammers I have, which provides benefits even if I don't use it for my attacks.</p><p></p><p> * Cursed Shadow: Because Shadow Walk + Cunning Sneak is just awesome. It allows for easy concealment which boosts defenses and easy hiding for combat advantage as well as defensive hiding. Concealment works very well with my PP as well. If you know of a way to get very consistent concealment at this level without Shadow Walk let me know, but I really like this combo. I know of Armor of Dark Deeds but getting combat advantage every time to get concealment is more difficult than just moving 3+ squares and making a stealth check imo.</p><p></p><p> * I will consider Warlock instead of Assassin to Hybrid if there is a good reason to do so. I see Assassin being a better option for my melee build and DEX focus. I am open to suggestions though for a Rogue/Warlock combo as long as you don't suggest me to go ranged Rogue style.</p><p></p><p>2) CHA is secondary for a stronger Will defense, Sly Flourish, and CHA skills. I could make INT my secondary to get more benefit from some Cunning Sneak APs but eh...suggestions for secondary stat welcome and along with that, another race. </p><p></p><p>3) I use ki focuses to get my AC attacks to focus Will. I use wands for MM against minions and Eyebite when I'm out of range.</p><p></p><p>Adinimys, level 14</p><p>Drow, Assassin|Rogue, Ghost of Eventide</p><p>Hybrid Assassin: Hybrid Assassin Will</p><p>Hybrid Talent: Rogue Tactics (Hybrid)</p><p>Rogue Tactics (Hybrid): Cunning Sneak (Hybrid)</p><p>Versatile Expertise: Versatile Expertise (Heavy Blade)</p><p>Versatile Expertise: Versatile Expertise (Wand)</p><p>Darkfire: Darkfire Charisma</p><p>Background: Born Under a Bad Sign, Cormyr (General) (Born Under a Bad Sign Benefit)</p><p></p><p>FINAL ABILITY SCORES</p><p>Str 9, Con 13, Dex 24, Int 13, Wis 11, Cha 18.</p><p></p><p>STARTING ABILITY SCORES</p><p>Str 8, Con 12, Dex 18, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 12.</p><p></p><p>AC: 29 Fort: 21 Reflex: 29 Will: 25</p><p>HP: 87 Surges: 7 Surge Value: 21</p><p></p><p>TRAINED SKILLS</p><p>Athletics +13, Bluff +16, Intimidate +18, Stealth +23, Thievery +19, Acrobatics +21</p><p></p><p>UNTRAINED SKILLS</p><p>Arcana +8, Diplomacy +11, Dungeoneering +7, Endurance +8, Heal +7, History +8, Insight +7, Nature +7, Perception +7, Religion +8, Streetwise +11</p><p></p><p>FEATS</p><p>Level 1: Hybrid Talent</p><p>Level 2: Versatile Expertise</p><p>Level 4: Versatile Duelist</p><p>Level 6: Weapon Proficiency (Bastard Sword)</p><p>Level 8: Weapon Focus (Heavy Blade)</p><p>Level 10: Backstabber</p><p>Level 11: Student of Malediction</p><p>Level 12: Cursed Shadow</p><p>Level 14: Mark of Shadow [Dragonmark]</p><p></p><p>POWERS</p><p>Hybrid at-will 1: Executioner's Noose</p><p>Hybrid at-will 1: Sly Flourish</p><p>Hybrid encounter 1: Gloom Thief</p><p>Hybrid daily 1: Grave Spike</p><p>Hybrid utility 2: Tumble</p><p>Hybrid encounter 3: Low Slash</p><p>Hybrid daily 5: Bloodbath</p><p>Hybrid utility 6: Slayer's Escape</p><p>Hybrid encounter 7: Killer's Ambush</p><p>Hybrid daily 9: Knockout</p><p>Hybrid utility 10: Shrouding Gloom</p><p>Hybrid encounter 13: Well of Shades (replaces Gloom Thief)</p><p></p><p>ITEMS</p><p>Iron Armbands of Power (heroic tier), Rain of Hammers Ki Focus +1 (2), Gauntlets of Blood (heroic tier), Circlet of Second Chances (heroic tier), Sandals of Precise Stepping (heroic tier), Flowform Drowmesh +3, Periapt of Cascading Health +3, Ghost Mask Ki Focus +1 (4), Master's Wand of Eyebite +1 (2), Master's Wand of Magic Missile +1 (2), Subtle Bastard sword +3, Hand Crossbow, Crowbar, Disguise Kit, Fine Clothing, Footpads, Hunter's Kit, Adventurer's Kit, Inquisitive's Kit, Journeybreads (10), Ritual Book, Thieves' Tools</p><p></p><p>RITUALS</p><p>Knock, Masking Shroud, Secret Page</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JiggleFloyd, post: 5330914, member: 85403"] Greetings, I made this character and would appreciate some suggestions and feedback about anything that comes to your mind. A few things to note: 1) I'm primarily a Cunning Sneak Rogue. Assassin Hybrid is there for: * Assassin Powers: There are some nice blast, burst, and ranged implement APs that add a lot of versatility to a straight melee Rogue build. * Ki Implement: There are some nice Ki Focuses out there, such as the Rain of Hammers I have, which provides benefits even if I don't use it for my attacks. * Cursed Shadow: Because Shadow Walk + Cunning Sneak is just awesome. It allows for easy concealment which boosts defenses and easy hiding for combat advantage as well as defensive hiding. Concealment works very well with my PP as well. If you know of a way to get very consistent concealment at this level without Shadow Walk let me know, but I really like this combo. I know of Armor of Dark Deeds but getting combat advantage every time to get concealment is more difficult than just moving 3+ squares and making a stealth check imo. * I will consider Warlock instead of Assassin to Hybrid if there is a good reason to do so. I see Assassin being a better option for my melee build and DEX focus. I am open to suggestions though for a Rogue/Warlock combo as long as you don't suggest me to go ranged Rogue style. 2) CHA is secondary for a stronger Will defense, Sly Flourish, and CHA skills. I could make INT my secondary to get more benefit from some Cunning Sneak APs but eh...suggestions for secondary stat welcome and along with that, another race. 3) I use ki focuses to get my AC attacks to focus Will. I use wands for MM against minions and Eyebite when I'm out of range. Adinimys, level 14 Drow, Assassin|Rogue, Ghost of Eventide Hybrid Assassin: Hybrid Assassin Will Hybrid Talent: Rogue Tactics (Hybrid) Rogue Tactics (Hybrid): Cunning Sneak (Hybrid) Versatile Expertise: Versatile Expertise (Heavy Blade) Versatile Expertise: Versatile Expertise (Wand) Darkfire: Darkfire Charisma Background: Born Under a Bad Sign, Cormyr (General) (Born Under a Bad Sign Benefit) FINAL ABILITY SCORES Str 9, Con 13, Dex 24, Int 13, Wis 11, Cha 18. STARTING ABILITY SCORES Str 8, Con 12, Dex 18, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 12. AC: 29 Fort: 21 Reflex: 29 Will: 25 HP: 87 Surges: 7 Surge Value: 21 TRAINED SKILLS Athletics +13, Bluff +16, Intimidate +18, Stealth +23, Thievery +19, Acrobatics +21 UNTRAINED SKILLS Arcana +8, Diplomacy +11, Dungeoneering +7, Endurance +8, Heal +7, History +8, Insight +7, Nature +7, Perception +7, Religion +8, Streetwise +11 FEATS Level 1: Hybrid Talent Level 2: Versatile Expertise Level 4: Versatile Duelist Level 6: Weapon Proficiency (Bastard Sword) Level 8: Weapon Focus (Heavy Blade) Level 10: Backstabber Level 11: Student of Malediction Level 12: Cursed Shadow Level 14: Mark of Shadow [Dragonmark] POWERS Hybrid at-will 1: Executioner's Noose Hybrid at-will 1: Sly Flourish Hybrid encounter 1: Gloom Thief Hybrid daily 1: Grave Spike Hybrid utility 2: Tumble Hybrid encounter 3: Low Slash Hybrid daily 5: Bloodbath Hybrid utility 6: Slayer's Escape Hybrid encounter 7: Killer's Ambush Hybrid daily 9: Knockout Hybrid utility 10: Shrouding Gloom Hybrid encounter 13: Well of Shades (replaces Gloom Thief) ITEMS Iron Armbands of Power (heroic tier), Rain of Hammers Ki Focus +1 (2), Gauntlets of Blood (heroic tier), Circlet of Second Chances (heroic tier), Sandals of Precise Stepping (heroic tier), Flowform Drowmesh +3, Periapt of Cascading Health +3, Ghost Mask Ki Focus +1 (4), Master's Wand of Eyebite +1 (2), Master's Wand of Magic Missile +1 (2), Subtle Bastard sword +3, Hand Crossbow, Crowbar, Disguise Kit, Fine Clothing, Footpads, Hunter's Kit, Adventurer's Kit, Inquisitive's Kit, Journeybreads (10), Ritual Book, Thieves' Tools RITUALS Knock, Masking Shroud, Secret Page [/QUOTE]
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