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Message: <blockquote data-quote="darkbard" data-source="post: 7307889" data-attributes="member: 1282">[MENTION=12749]MwaO[/MENTION] 's clear insight got me thinking that it would be a good idea to post a full build here to see if others might spot some fuzzy thinking on my part. Some prefatory notes:This isn't an attempt to build a powerhouse CharOp build but rather a solid character that stays within concept (a Drow Cleric who serves the Leader role in the group), contributes both in combat and in Skill Challenges (the game would hypothetically be split between the two--nearly all of game play divided pretty evenly between combat scenarios and SCs), and ameliorate the Cleric's clear weakness as a Leader: enabling allies.Other group members: Controller Half-elf Vestige Warlock (build within a few threads of this), Halfling Rogue party face, Half-Orc Two-blade Ranger.Since Drow are DEX/WIS and Clerics really can have any score as a secondary, I decided to maximize the ability bonus to DEX and build around movement and initiative rather than go the INT route (which would open Flame of Hope; but, then again, I really like the enabling aspect of Caravan Master, even if it's not as potent from a CharOp perspective as FoH or Luckbringer of Tymora, the other PP I considered).MC Invoker, Staff Expertise, and Sonnlinor's Hammer are for (a) additional control (ie, minion popping) for a group without a Wizard or Invoker, (b) solid MBA with reach.Inherent bonuses are being used; loot is as character's portion of DMG parcels minus those removed for Inherent bonuses. Gear for Leaders always gives me fits, though, so I would love other suggestions. Bracers of Mental Might are there so I can choose from the Cleric STR Encounter powers to fill in at weaker WIS levels, but I haven't given any thought yet as to which power I might want to swap in.In any event, that's an awfully long preamble already! Here's the build. I would relish any feedback!====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&D Character Builder ======Moondancer of Sehanine, level 11Drow, Cleric (Templar), Caravan MasterCleric Option: Battle Cleric's LoreInherent BonusesEast Rift (East Rift Benefit)Theme: Dune Trader FINAL ABILITY SCORESSTR 9, CON 13, DEX 21, INT 11, WIS 21, CHA 13 STARTING ABILITY SCORESSTR 8, CON 12, DEX 16, INT 10, WIS 16, CHA 12  AC: 27 Fort: 18 Ref: 25 Will: 27HP: 75 Surges: 8 Surge Value: 18 TRAINED SKILLSDungeoneering +17, Heal +15, Insight +15, Religion +10 UNTRAINED SKILLSAcrobatics +9, Arcana +5, Athletics +3, Bluff +6, Diplomacy +6, Endurance +5, History +5, Intimidate +8, Nature +10, Perception +10, Stealth +11, Streetwise +6, Thievery +9 POWERSBasic Attack: Melee Basic AttackBasic Attack: Ranged Basic AttackDune Trader Feature: Quick FormationDrow Racial Power: Cloud of DarknessCleric Utility: Favor of the GodsCleric Feature: Healer's MercyCleric Utility: Healing WordCleric Attack 1: Sacred FlameCleric Attack 1: Sonnlinor's HammerInvoker Attack 1: Hand of RadianceCleric Attack 1: Cause FearCleric Attack 1: Moment of GloryCleric Utility 1: Sudden InspirationCleric Attack 3: Death SurgeCleric Attack 5: Inspire FervorCleric Utility 6: Holy CelerityDune Trader Attack 7: Sly GambitCleric Attack 9: DismissalCleric Utility 10: Word of VigorCaravan Master Attack 11: Desert Skirmish FEATSLevel 1: Ritual CasterLevel 1: Acolyte of Divine SecretsLevel 2: Staff ExpertiseLevel 4: Improved InitiativeLevel 6: Quick DefenseLevel 8: Superior Implement Training (Accurate staff)Level 10: Superior ReflexesLevel 11: Superior Will ITEMSRitual BookComrades' SuccorTraveler's CamouflageHealer's Brooch +1 x1Bracers of Mental Might x1Resplendent Circlet x1Cord of Divine FavorSymbol of Victory +2 x1Accurate staff x1Hide Armor x1====== End ======</blockquote>

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