Review of a PC

[OrionNo9]

Hello, I am new to this form, so if I am posting this in the worng place I am sorry.

I consider myself still rather new to the world of Dungeons & Dragons, so when I make a new pc I like to let more experience players look at it, and makes sure I have not broken any rules, and to see if they can help me make my pc better.

My PC is 14th level character using rules from 3.5 Core and the Complete books.

Character name: (I always do the name last as it is the hardest thing for me)
Classes: Fighter 2 \ Ranger 12
Race: Wood Elf
Alignment: N
Deity: None
Genfer: Male

HP: 109
AC: 30 = 10+[armor 7]+[shield 6]+[Dex 4]+[deflection 3]
--Touch [17] --Flat-Footed [26]
Speed: 30 ft.

STR: 16 [+3] [20 | +5]
DEX: 18 [+4]
CON: 14 [+2]
INT: 12 [+1]
WIS: 20 [+5] [24 | +7]
CHA: 13 [+1]

Saving Throws:
FORT: 16 = [ Base 11]+[ability 2]+[magic 3]
Ref: 15 = [ Base 8]+[ability 4]+[magic 3]
WILL: 14 = [ Base 4]+[ability 7]+[magic 3]

Base Attack Bonus: 14

Attack 1:
+1 Comp. Longbow (+5)w/ shock(+1) [Atts. 22/22/17/12] [Dam. 1d8+1d6+6]
--[Notes: +1 on Att. & damage within 30ft.]

Attack 2:
+1 Longsword w/ frost(+1) [Atts. 18/13/8] [Dam. 1d8+1d6+6]

Attack 3:
+1 Throwing Axe w/ Returning (+1) [Atts. 17 or 20/15/10] [Dam. 1d6+3]
--[Notes: Thrown 21 or 16 or 11; +1 Att. & Dam within 30 ft. ]

Gear:
+2 Mitherial Breastplate with Death Ward (+1) [type: lt] [AC: +7] [Max Dex: +5]
+5 Buckler Shield [AC: +6]
+3 Ring of Protection [AC: +3]
Other Possessions:
Peruapt of Wis +4
Belt of Giant STR +4
Quiver of Ehlomma
Glove of Storing (for the bow)
Cloak of Res +3
Boots of Speed
Wand of Cure Lt.
Potion of Cure Serious

Feats
Quickdraw
Point Blank Shot
2-Weapon Fighting
Zen Archary
Precise Shot

Special Abilites
Favor Enemies:
1) Humans +4
2) Outsides (Evil) +4
3) Giants +2
*Improved Buckler Defence
Track
Wild Empathy
Combat Style: Archary
-Rapid Shot
-Manyshot
-Improved Precise Shot
Animal Companion
Woodlan Strid
*Improved Rapid Shot
Swift Tracker

Spells
1st: 2x guided Shot, swift
Entangle, Std. Act.
2nd: 2x Barkskin, Std. Act.
2x Swift Haste, swift
2x Spike Growth, Std. Act.
3rd: none, used the 3 3rd level spells slots for more 2nd level spells

money
Gp- 3,965

 

[Parlan]

I consider myself still rather new to the world of Dungeons & Dragons, so when I make a new pc I like to let more experience players look at it, and makes sure I have not broken any rules, and to see if they can help me make my pc better.


STR: 16 [+3] [20 | +5]
DEX: 18 [+4]
CON: 14 [+2]
INT: 12 [+1]
WIS: 20 [+5] [24 | +7]
CHA: 13 [+1]

Feats
Quickdraw
Point Blank Shot
2-Weapon Fighting
Zen Archary
Precise Shot

What do you want this PC to DO? What is the charater's concept? People here on the boards can't offer good advice unless you tell us that.

also how are you making him? Point buy or did you roll those stats? I assume the former b/c those scores are AWFULLY high for rolling the std 4d6 drop 1.

That said, a couple of basic points:
First, you should have two more feats by my count.

Second, decide if you want to focus on melee or missle combat. If you want melee, strength should be your highest stat with Dex and Con second. If missle, then Dex should be highest with Str and Con second. I've never seen a Rgr with a Wis of 24. Not that having it is bad, but for MOST rgrs, those attribute points could be better used elsewhere (for example Str, Dex or Con)


Third, why do you have 2 wpn fightng, lots of bow feats, and a shield? Do you really want that much flexibility in attack methods? If you usually use the bow, ditch the shield and get a better bow. If you normally melee with sword and shield, then you don't need to waste a feat on 2-wpn fighting.

Usually ppl taking levels in ftr take 4 for Wpn Focus/Specialization in their chosen wpn. An extra 2 pts of dmg every time you hit with your bow adds up. Or if you use two short swords it would also be cool.

 

[OrionNo9]

Thanks for you help I will try and answer some of your questions,

lso how are you making him? Point buy or did you roll those stats? I assume the former b/c those scores are AWFULLY high for rolling the std 4d6 drop 1.

They way I got my stats was roll 4d6's re-roll 1's and drop the lowest.

First, you should have two more feats by my count.

The two feats I got for my fighter levels on listed in Special Abilies, as are all bonus feats I get.

I've never seen a Rgr with a Wis of 24. Not that having it is bad, but for MOST rgrs, those attribute points could be better used elsewhere (for example Str, Dex or Con)

With Zen Archary, I can use Wisdom instead of DEX for ranged attacks, and since my Dex is maxed out at +5 due to amour, I focused on Wis, Str, Dex, Con.

you usually use the bow, ditch the shield and get a better bow

I would love to ditch the shield, but without it my AC is going to drop by 6 points. knowing the other members of my party, to be on par with them I need to keep my AC at least 30. Also a buckler sheild with the improved bulker feat allows me to use my sheild bonus with 2-weapon fighting with only a -1 on attacks with off-hand weapon and to use it with my bow at no pleanty.

What do you want this PC to DO? What is the charater's concept? People here on the boards can't offer good advice unless you tell us that.

I wanting to play as much of a 'blanced' pc as I can someone who has alot of flexiablity in how he fights, while he is focused on ranged attacks he is also a good melee combatant. Able to quickly switch between fighting styles. Also with using his high wisdom score he is able boots his combat style with spells. For example when he throws his Axe he can cast Guided Shot and not have to worry that the bad guy is farher then ten feet away. Also with his current spell list and iteams he can be hasted for 12 rounds a day, and hasting himself is a free action.
My hope in designing this Character is that he can be good at two fighting styles, Ranged, and two-weapon fighting. Using the Glove of Storing and quick draw he is able to switch between the two style with just 3 free actions (1 to store bow, 1 to draw sword, 1 to draw axe)
I guess the best way to discribe my character concept is to have a pc who is not tied down to just one comabt style.

Again thanks for you help