Warlock Build

[Ed Gentry]

I'm about to start a campaign as a human warlock (I'm flexible on race if another standard race would work). I would love some suggestions for build progressions.

Other party members expected:
Human Cleric
Human Wizard
Halfling Rogue
Human Monk
Human fighter (or maybe a paladin)
One other, undeclared thus far

All WotC books allowed.

Thanks, guys.

 

[pawsplay]

Alignment?

Do you prefer mainly blasting, bedeviling, or flying around invisible?

 

[javcs]

Level?
Stat gen?

 

[Lorgrom]

As your human bonus feat, I would suggest taking Skill Focus: Use Magical Device. The faster you can get a +10 to your Use Magic Device roll the better.

 

[Nail]

Your party needs another front-line warrior-type. I suggest a Warblade from ToB:Bo9S. It's a "can't miss".

 

[Ed Gentry]

Sorry, I should have included some of that. Thanks for asking, guys!

-32 point buy-in using standard formula.
-Level 1 but please build to as high a level as you might like as I'm looking for blueprints for the future of the character
-Alignment: NE
-I think I want to be mostly a blaster but I'm very intrigued by making him a bedeviler as well.

 

[blargney the second]

I've got to tell you - with that many PCs, an aura-based character would be the star of every single game without stealing anyone's thunder.
-blarg

 

[Drowbane]

Sorry, I should have included some of that. Thanks for asking, guys!

-32 point buy-in using standard formula.
-Level 1 but please build to as high a level as you might like as I'm looking for blueprints for the future of the character
-Alignment: NE
-I think I want to be mostly a blaster but I'm very intrigued by making him a bedeviler as well.

Strongheart Halfling
(FRCS... lose halfling +1 to saves, but gain an extra feat)

Feats: Mortalbane (BoVD ~ +2d6 to a spell-like ability up to 5/day... deals half dmg to Outsiders and I think undead), Pointblank Shot (precise shot at 3)
Invocations: Eldritch Spear
Skills: UMD maxed, rest whatever

- Str 6
6 Dex 16
8 Con 15
2 Int 10
2 Wis 10
10 Cha 16

4pts... choose Int or Wis.

If your DM allows you to take Flaws (UA)... pike up Precise shot and Coordinated Shot (Heroes of Battle ~ your allies don't provide your enemies with cover vs your ranged attacks) at 1st..

 

[Drowbane]

Strongheart Halfling
(FRCS... lose halfling +1 to saves, but gain an extra feat)

Feats: Mortalbane (BoVD ~ +2d6 to a spell-like ability up to 5/day... deals half dmg to Outsiders and I think undead), Pointblank Shot (precise shot at 3)
Invocations: Eldritch Spear
Skills: UMD maxed, rest whatever

- Str 6
6 Dex 16
8 Con 15
2 Int 10
2 Wis 10
10 Cha 16

4pts... choose Int or Wis.

If your DM allows you to take Flaws (UA)... pike up Precise shot and Coordinated Shot (Heroes of Battle ~ your allies don't provide your enemies with cover vs your ranged attacks) at 1st..

Level 3 feat: Precise Shot or Mortal Bane (if your DM allows you the Flaws) again (10/day...)

 

[pawsplay]

Okay, Point Blank Shot and Precise Shot.

Feats:
3 Ability Focus (Eldritch Blast)
6 weapon focus (ray)
9 extra invocation
12 Improved Critical (ray)

Take vitriolic blast as soon as its available (for defeating SR). You are going to focus mainly on single target effects, to back up the fighter/paladin. Since you are in a good sized group, I recommend taking the invocation that summons a swarm; likely, you'll be able to concentrate without distraction, or at least draw fire.

If you want to do area effects, it goes a little different.

1 ability focus (eldritch blast), improved initiative
3 lightning reflexes
6 extra invocation
9 empower spell like ability
12 maximize spell like ability

and taking levels in Hellfire Warlock is a really, really good idea.