Hey guys this is my first post so be gentle. This is also the very first time I've ever played a tabletop rpg so again....be gentle. Basically I need some help with my next character build. Currently I'm a level 3 Half Elf Ranger. I took the Trapper Archetype as well. My trap finding in dungeons is up to a +16 lol anyways... our GM keeps telling us that we WILL die and that it is only a matter of when. We are exploring the 3rd level of the mouth of doom right now and have had MANY near death encounters. Our party consists of myself, level 3 summoner, level 2 fighter, level 2 alchemist, level 2 necromancer, level 2 barbarian and a level 1 barbarian.Both Barbs being Half Orc. So ferocious. We've been doing well so far although we had a paladin that met his death at the hands of some Bloody Bones that tore him apart. I took favored enemy undead and favored terrain underground ( dungeon) WHEN I die I was thinking of making an Elven Wizard possibly since the players guide said it is certain death to enter Rappan Athuk without a wizard. Any suggestions on any type of builds for a good old fashioned dungeon crawl?
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Any build you try is going to suck for you unless you want to play it. First, I suggest that you decide what you want to play, as in a concept or a picture in your head, then try for that. Writing a back story has always helped me.
Second, look around The Guide to the Class Guides once you have a general idea of what you want. When reading, keep in mind that these are optimization guides, and therefore will list many thematic yet situation options as good (usually green) to mediocre (usually an orange). Feel free to take those if you want.
Just remember, this is YOUR character. Be effective, but don't cripple your fun or your imagination because some guide says it's slightly less than optimal.
Thanks alot Choon! Toz I believe what you say is true...but I believe in myself and my allies just a little bit more!
Low level builds aren't going to diversify much.
I do think you need a good will save. You'll find out why soon enough.
Undead is #1, but Rappan has all sorts of foes...it's a lousy place to have a Favored Enemy, really. If you're allowed feats to grab extra FE's, and Hunter's Bane weapons that Bane against your FE's, do so!
Just don't let your defenses lapse, and keep your offense up, and play smart. You'll do fine.
==Aelryinth