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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Danceofmasks" data-source="post: 5045431" data-attributes="member: 70765">Stuff in a thrown weapons thread got me thinking about optimising a ranged attack bard.Since this is the only shooter I've tried to build that isn't a ranger .. any tips would be handy. So here goes. (assuming paragon levels) Lots of charisma (duh)Virtue of ValorWarchanter PP (PH2)Improved Valor (PH2)Weapon of choice: superior crossbow (AV)Dilettante power: Twin StrikeSteady ShooterVersatile Master (PH2)Lasting FrostCombat Virtuoso (AP)Weapon-based feats (expertise, focus, proficiency)Frost superior crossbowSiberys Shard of Merciless Cold (EPG)  The idea is to be a temp hp battery, granting yourself temp hp at the same time as an ally (when they bloody/drop a foe).On the same round, to bloody/drop a foe yourself with twin strike, and grant temp hp to another ally. Twin strike is an at-will due to versatile master, and uses charisma due to combat virtuoso.I'm expecting modest damage in early-paragon ... approximately 35 (on 2 hits) vs a foe not already cold vulnerable. Not amazing, but then it's primarily meant to be a diplomat and temp hp battery. Damroll at level 13 or so:+3 (enhancement), +2 (bracers archery), +3 (steady shooter), +2 (weapon focus), +3 (shard)D10+13 on a hit, average 18.5, +5 if cold vulnerableAverage 42 damage on 2 hits. Hmm .. might go with 18/13/13/10/10/8 array ..23 cha, 18 con at level 13.+4 con mod on a warchanter is solid enough .. since with judicious timing of Rhyme of the Blood-Seeking Blade, granting allies only a +4 hit/dam with an AP is still a very reliable nova trigger. Edit1:Added Steady Shooter Edit2:Added basic damage calculations (ignoring hitrolls)Added possible stat array</blockquote>

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