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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LightPhoenix" data-source="post: 5354496" data-attributes="member: 115">Zarminder, Master of NatureThe concept behind Zarminder is to use the Shaman's Spirit Companion and Ranger's Beast Companion to keep enemies off of you while you aid your allies.  Student of Artifice gives you a little extra healing power and allows access to a Familiar; the Serpent aids with mobility passively and allows for hasty retreat if something gets through actively.  Beast Riding is just for kicks.  Keen Eagle improves your targeting and adds a second companion with an action point.  The Ranger 10 Utility allows companions to use HQ damage you probably won't use.I'm sure there's a lot of room for improvement - I whipped this up quick.[edit]Specifically, I think I'd take at least one power swap feat so that you could summon something with an Artificer power.  That gives you another meat shield, and opens up some other possibilities for feats and familiars.Here he is at 1 and 11:Zarminder Level 1[sblock]====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&D Character Builder ======Zarminder, level 1Longtooth Shifter, Ranger|ShamanHybrid Ranger: Hybrid Ranger FortitudeCompanion Spirit (Hybrid): Watcher Spirit (Hybrid)Hybrid Shaman: Hybrid Shaman FortitudeHybrid Talent: Ranger Fighting StyleRanger Fighting Style: Beast Mastery (Hybrid)Beast Companion Type: BearFINAL ABILITY SCORESStr 18, Con 11, Dex 8, Int 13, Wis 18, Cha 10.STARTING ABILITY SCORESStr 16, Con 11, Dex 8, Int 13, Wis 16, Cha 10.AC: 13 Fort: 16 Reflex: 11 Will: 14HP: 23 Surges: 6 Surge Value: 5TRAINED SKILLSNature +9, Perception +9, Insight +9, Athletics +11UNTRAINED SKILLSAcrobatics -1, Arcana +1, Bluff, Diplomacy, Dungeoneering +4, Endurance +2, Heal +4, History +1, Intimidate, Religion +1, Stealth -1, Streetwise, Thievery -1FEATSLevel 1: Hybrid TalentPOWERSHybrid at-will 1: Predator StrikeHybrid at-will 1: Wrath of WinterHybrid encounter 1: Synchronized StrikeHybrid daily 1: Massive CompanionITEMSLeather Armor, Crossbow, Farseeing totemRITUALSRaise Beast Companion====== Copy to Clipboard and Press the Import Button on the Summary Tab ======[/sblock]Zarminder Level 11[sblock]====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&D Character Builder ======Zarminder, level 11Longtooth Shifter, Ranger|Shaman, Keen EagleHybrid Ranger: Hybrid Ranger FortitudeCompanion Spirit (Hybrid): Watcher Spirit (Hybrid)Hybrid Shaman: Hybrid Shaman FortitudeHybrid Talent: Ranger Fighting StyleRanger Fighting Style: Beast Mastery (Hybrid)Beast Companion Type: BearFINAL ABILITY SCORESStr 21, Con 12, Dex 9, Int 14, Wis 21, Cha 11.STARTING ABILITY SCORESStr 16, Con 11, Dex 8, Int 13, Wis 16, Cha 10.AC: 19 Fort: 22 Reflex: 17 Will: 20HP: 74 Surges: 7 Surge Value: 18TRAINED SKILLSNature +15, Perception +15, Insight +15, Athletics +17, Arcana +12, Streetwise +10UNTRAINED SKILLSAcrobatics +4, Bluff +7, Diplomacy +5, Dungeoneering +10, Endurance +8, Heal +10, History +7, Intimidate +5, Religion +7, Stealth +4, Thievery +4FEATSLevel 1: Hybrid TalentLevel 2: Student of ArtificeLevel 4: Arcane FamiliarLevel 6: Eldeen CompanionLevel 8: Beast RiderLevel 10: Scion of OnatLevel 11: Nimble SpiritPOWERSHybrid at-will 1: Wrath of WinterHybrid at-will 1: Predator StrikeHybrid encounter 1: Synchronized StrikeHybrid daily 1: Massive CompanionHybrid utility 2: Invigorating StrideHybrid encounter 3: Sly Fox SpiritHybrid daily 5: Lacerating MaulHybrid utility 6: Hearth SpiritHybrid encounter 7: Guardian Eagle FlockHybrid daily 9: Menacing CryHybrid utility 10: Hunting PartyITEMSLeather Armor, Crossbow, Farseeing totem, LongswordRITUALSRaise Beast Companion====== Copy to Clipboard and Press the Import Button on the Summary Tab ======[/sblock]</blockquote>

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