Ability Score Paragons?


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I've been wondering recently what the communities opinion on this would be:

What would you consider to be a build that represents the epitome of each of the ability scores?

An example could be Wizard for Intelligence, Barbarian for Strength, Ninja for Dexterity, Bard for Charisma, Zen Archer for Wisdom...something for Con; I'm not sure about that one. A build that takes one ability score, maximizes it, and uses it for everything that is important to the build. Maybe point out where it uses it's ability score in places that it's not normally used in order to maximize the utility of it's one amazing ability score. Feel free to include what you think is the most exemplifying race for the build as well.

This is purely opinion-based, so don't feel the need to argue a point with someone over it.


Scarred Witch Doctor for Con. Either Human or Half-Orc w/ Racial Heritage: Orc; racial bonus into Con in either case. Half-Elf w/ Racial Heritage could also swing it. Scion of Humanity Aasimar could also do it; pick a variant that gives a bonus to Con (Agathion or Archon-blooded). Of course, pick a Witch patron that grants a Con-boosting spell. Another option is any race that dips at least 1 level of Sorc w/ Orc bloodline.

Scarab Sages

Con is a Half-Orc Scarred Witch Doctor with a dip of unbreakable fighter, the deathless feats, and stalwart.


Strength = barbarian / sorcerer / dragon disciple with improved eldritch heritage (abyssal or Orc). You can also do a barbarian / Druid / alchemist for even higher Str, but I'm not as familiar with that build.

Dexterity = I like dex based fighter with an agile weapon. Trait to get acrobatics as a class skill. Stealth around if Mithril full plate at no penalty, acrobatics through the battlefield with impunity, ridiculously high AC. Weapon finesse, Combat reflexes, combat patrol, pin down, stand still feats. I made this character for a friend to play and compared to my dex based ninja, there was no contest.

Con = scarred witch doctor w/ improved eldritch heritage (pit-touched) if your DM allows wild blooded bloodlines for that feat

Int = wizard

Wis = zen archer is fantastic, and probably the best. I also like an inquisitor with the conversion inquisition and guided weapon property. I have a Dwarven archer running this and in combat he is a beast and out of combat his social skills (bluff, diplo, intimidate, sense motive) are stellar.

Cha = bard is a good choice, but I'm going to go with half-elf lore or lunar oracle with noble scion of war feat. Cha instead of dex to initiative, AC and reflex. Cha based caster. Worship Nethys and get underlying principles trait. Use paragon surge to have access to all cleric spells at level 6. Use paragon surge to get improved eldritch heritage (arcane) to have access to all wizard spells at level 11. Spell perfection paragon surge at level 15 to be able to quicken it without spending higher spell slots.

Scarab Sages

Lacdannan wrote:
Use paragon surge to get improved eldritch heritage (arcane) to have access to all wizard spells at level 11. Spell perfection paragon surge at level 15 to be able to quicken it without spending higher spell slots.

This no longer works.


Meh, still works for all the cleric spells, so still very strong.

Also forgot to mention, if 3rd party material is permitted....

Str, Dex, Con, Int, Wis, or Cha = eldritch godling


Lacdannan wrote:
Strength = barbarian / sorcerer / dragon disciple with improved eldritch heritage (abyssal or Orc). You can also do a barbarian / Druid / alchemist for even higher Str, but I'm not as familiar with that build.

and put Intimidating Prowess on there, possibly picking up Intimidate melee feats.

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