I like weird unorthodox builds but not OP-broken stuff, so worries there. BY the way, I'd love to join your next Arena Battle (whenever that is) if you'll have me. I'll even make a martial character if casters are an issue for you. :-)
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Magical Knack gives me +2 caster level. :-) The monk stuff was for two reasons: saving throws and early access to Kirin Style. Basically, successful Knowledge checks let me add my INT mod x2 to damage with attacks. If I ran out of magic missiles and whatnot, people would have been eating ray of frost for 1d3 + 2(evoker ability) + 10(kirin style). And I agree with Jaron, martial vs. martial tends to turn into a stick-whacking contest. Caster vs. caster tends to turn into a "who will fail their saving throw first" contest. Mixing things up makes things exciting, and a bit of prep work will keep the playing field even. As I've stated, 900gp would have entirely negated Dakar's strategy. And yeah, Synthesists and Master Summoners should be banned. Rather OP, and extremely easy to build incorrectly.
Again, a potion see invisibility costs 150gp. That's chump change to a 7th level character. I'm a big fan of situational consumables. Potions of stoneskin, displacement, resist energy, and protection from arrows are also potential combat-wreckers depending on the opponent. Based on what I've seen in PvP Arenas, versatility is extremely important - and becomes more and more mandatory as the levels increase.
Dakar's Build:
Dakar the Ugly
Master of Many Styles 2/Evoker 5 Alignment: CN Languages: Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Giant, Goblin, Infernal Familiar: Faerie Dragon Opposition Schools: Enchantment; Necromancy Intense Spells +2 Force Missile 8/day (1d4 + 2) STR 10
Speed: 30ft
BAB: +3
Skills
Traits
Alternate Racial Traits
Feats
Money: 173gp, 9sp, 4cp Armor/Weapons
Belt:
Potions:
Scrolls:
Other Gear: Antiplague x2 (both bandoliers), Antitoxin x2 (both bandoliers), Bandolier x2 (worn, faerie dragon), Earplugs x2 (worn, faerie dragon), Explorer’s Outfit (free, worn), Hex Nail x5 (4me, 1familiar), Meditation Tea (familiar bandolier), Smelling Salts (familiar bandolier), Wand of Vanish (faerie dragon), pearl of power (level one), Soul Stimulant (familiar bandolier), Spell Component Pouch x3, Thunderstone x2 (my bandolier), Traveling Spellbook, Twitch Tonic (familiar bandolier), Wismuth Salix (familiar bandolier) Spells Known
DC 16 (5/day + school) Level One: infernal healing, mage armor, *magic missile x3, obscuring mist, shield, snowball, vanish DC 17 (3/day + school) Level Two: blur, flaming sphere, flurry of snowballs, glitterdust, lipstitch, mirror image, protection from arrows, scorching ray, spontaneous immolation, warding weapon DC 18 (2/day + school) Level Three: displacement, fireball, pellet blast
Dakar reads his scroll and flies away. As he does this, the dragon disappears. Combat: Dakar Standard: read scroll of fly
Dakar Move: 30ft fly (1/2 movement because of tanglefoot bag) Dragon: usa greater invisibility SLA
As usual, Dakar remains silent as he pulls out a scroll. His dragon perches on his shoulder and pulls a wand.
Combat: Dakar pulls scroll of fly
Dragon pulls wand of vanish
Yes, wishing you the best of luck. Regardless of how our match would have ended, you've definitely won at life. :-)
Undeterred, the Dakar duplicates launch another snowball at Azoth. At the same time, Azoth's katana becomes covered with slimy grease. Combat: Familiar casts grease
The Dakars reappear 30ft to the left of his previous position - still flying - and throws snowballs at Azoth. Combat: Move 30ft to the left (maintain 25ft elevation)
Standard: cast snowball Familiar recasts greater invisibility
All seven Dakars shoot multiple force missiles at Azoth, hitting him for 14 points of damage. Then he disappears. Combat: Invisible familiar flies to Dakar and uses wand of vanish
He did fire two rays. Double 11s...
Dakar: -33HP
The invisible dragon whimpers as Azoth's first strike hits its mark. Then it goes silent. In unison, the seven Dakars fire rays of fire from their hands. Fortunately for Azoth, they all miss. He glares and pulls out a potion. Combat Stuff: Dragon stealths to Dakar. (even with the movement penalties, he has well over a +20 mod, so I'm not going to bother rolling).
Dakar Standard: cast scorching ray
-33HP; AC 17/16/14 (+2 vs. AoOs, spells, SLAs, etc.) Azoth's blade turns crimson with blood as his second blow seems to have scored a serious injury on his invisible opponent. A moment later, the dragon steps back and vanishes. Dakar reappears 25ft in the air - along with 6 identical friends. Combat Stuff: Familiar Action: 5ft back and cast greater invisibility
Dakar Swift: Activate Kirin Style Dakar Move: Fly 30ft away (end up 25ft in the air) Dakar Standard: cast mirror image
Dakar steps back, reads his scroll, and vanishes. Combat: 5ft step
Standard: read scroll of fly Dragon: use wand of vanish
Dakar walks to his starting position, pulls out a scroll, and assumes a ready position. His dragon companion flies down, lands on his shoulder, and retrieves a wand.
Dakar reappears - flying 20ft in the air. He mutters something, and four beads of force fly from his hand and strike Glor . Then he vanishes again. GM Only: Swift Action:
Move Action: move forward until I'm 25ft off the ground Standard Action: cast magic missile Familiar Actions: move to me and use wand of vanish (2rds remaining of greater invisibility)
Dakar says nothing as he shifts into a combat stance. He drinks the potion and vanishes. The dragon begins to fly toward Glor but stops after only 10ft. It's 15ft in the air. GM Only: Swift Action: enter Kirin Style
Standard Action: drink potion Move action: 30ft toward Glor at a 45degree angle. Should end up something like 20ft in the air. Familiar Standard Action: poke Dakar with wand of vanish.
The ugly hobgoblin steps forward to the starting block. Though unarmored and carrying no visible weapons, he appears completely at ease. He pulls out a piece of parchment and assumes a ready position. A moment later, a tiny dragon holding a rod flies down from the sky and clings to Dakar's back. GM Only:
Dakar Move Action: pull his scroll of fly
Faerie Dragon: pull his wand of vanish
As Dakar steps forward, it's immediately obvious that he's quite ugly - even for a hobgoblin. He wears no armor and carries no visible weapons but moves with the assurance of someone who knows he's the absolute best at what he does. He draws a number. "Ah, number 8. Seems I'll have to wait a while. No matter...." Dakar then returns to his spot in line.
Dakar grins evily as he examines the possible opponents. soon i can show them my true strength....
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