Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition

[BowenSilverclaw]

A130 A phyllactery ... if you're the lich that owns it  

Q131 Wizard or Druid, which would you pick? Give reasons if possible.

A131: Depends on the level you're starting at.

Q133: I seem to remember a thread called something like Dead/Death Level Builds, detailing optimized level 1 characters, but I can't find it anymore. Does anyone have a link?

EDIT: Q134: Are there any Ranger ACF's or Variants that trade their Combat Style bonus feats for something different?


Thanks,
~Bowen

[Kuroimaken]

A133: Here you go.

[BowenSilverclaw]

A133: Here you go.

Thanks

[Dictum Mortuum]

?134: Wild shape ranger!

[BowenSilverclaw]

?134: Wild shape ranger!

Anything else? (yes, I know it's ridiculously awesome, it just doesn't fit for this particular character)

[Black Knight]

?134: Wild shape ranger!

Anything else? (yes, I know it's ridiculously awesome, it just doesn't fit for this particular character)

If your build doesn't need armor or shields, then:

Exchange your Combat Style -> Druid wildshape, Barbarian Fast movement.
Exchange Druid wildshape -> Monk's: AC, Fast movement;  Ranger's: Favored Enemy, swift tracker, Track
Exchange Monk's: AC, Fast movement -> Barbarian's DR

Net result:
Barbarian fast movement, DR
Track
Favored Enemy
Lose Armor and Shield proficiency

Depending on the DM, you might be able to retrain Track, and get another list of Favored Enemies... if not, you'd still get the Barbarian's Fast movement and DR.

[Maat_Mons]

Dragon magazine printed several variant combat styles:

Bear-Wrestling: Improved unarmed strike, improved grapple, stunning fist
Mounted-Combat: Ride-by attack, spirited charge, trample
Piscator: Exotic weapon proficiency (net), improved trip, improved critical
Strong-Arm: Power attack, improved sunder, great cleave
Throwing: Quick draw, point blank shot, far shot

[Agita]

Q 135

I have a Dragonfire Adept (ECL 6) in the final stages of character building. Right now, I've got one rank in Decipher Script. I think it would be kind of neat to be able to decipher stuff (especially since I'm already the knowledge monkey), but don't really want to sink many more skill points into it. What ways are there to either pump my Decioher Script mod enough to be able to reliably fulfill its function or to bypass it entirely? In order of preferecne, equipment>feats>>class levels. (Yeah, I'm aware of MW items, but that's not a significant enough boost at this stage yet - I first need to get close to the DC 20-30 range.)

[The_Mad_Linguist]

Q 135

I have a Dragonfire Adept (ECL 6) in the final stages of character building. Right now, I've got one rank in Decipher Script. I think it would be kind of neat to be able to decipher stuff (especially since I'm already the knowledge monkey), but don't really want to sink many more skill points into it. What ways are there to either pump my Decioher Script mod enough to be able to reliably fulfill its function or to bypass it entirely? In order of preferecne, equipment>feats>>class levels. (Yeah, I'm aware of MW items, but that's not a significant enough boost at this stage yet - I first need to get close to the DC 20-30 range.)

Drow house insignia (races of faerun 173): of guidance of the avatar?

[Agita]

Q 135

I have a Dragonfire Adept (ECL 6) in the final stages of character building. Right now, I've got one rank in Decipher Script. I think it would be kind of neat to be able to decipher stuff (especially since I'm already the knowledge monkey), but don't really want to sink many more skill points into it. What ways are there to either pump my Decioher Script mod enough to be able to reliably fulfill its function or to bypass it entirely? In order of preferecne, equipment>feats>>class levels. (Yeah, I'm aware of MW items, but that's not a significant enough boost at this stage yet - I first need to get close to the DC 20-30 range.)

Drow house insignia (races of faerun 173): of guidance of the avatar?

Eberron game, so no Faerun... but I might be able to put it in a minor schema or eternal wand. Anything that doesn't make me feel quite as cheesy?

[A_Shadow_of_Life]

Dragon Blood Spell Pact (Dragons of Faerun).

Q137: My question is, using a scroll, is it possible to swap spells with.. say.. a Trapsmith? If so.. some decently yummy spells there. Greater Dispel Magic, Stoneskin, Haste. Others, but those stood out plenty in my eyes

Q138: Also, where is Swift Haste from?

Q139: Also, does Arcane Disciple add the spells to your known or do you have to pick them?

EDIT: I put a 5 instead of a 3 o.O

[Shadowhunter]

Q 135

I have a Dragonfire Adept (ECL 6) in the final stages of character building. Right now, I've got one rank in Decipher Script. I think it would be kind of neat to be able to decipher stuff (especially since I'm already the knowledge monkey), but don't really want to sink many more skill points into it. What ways are there to either pump my Decioher Script mod enough to be able to reliably fulfill its function or to bypass it entirely? In order of preferecne, equipment>feats>>class levels. (Yeah, I'm aware of MW items, but that's not a significant enough boost at this stage yet - I first need to get close to the DC 20-30 range.)

A 135:
Draconic Aura - Insight.

Decipher Script, Knowledge and Spellcraft. Same book even.
Especially since you're also the Knowledge monkey.

Though you probably already have picked this up, it's mandatory to mention.

[Takanaki]

Q136 I'm desperate to remove one point of armor check penalty from an armor, how can I do it. Presumably http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/fw/20030323a Icemail is masterwork already im guessing xD if not, woohoo.

Alternatively, some way to get Light Armor Proficiency without spending a feat or level (already considered heroics as a last resort)

[Shadowhunter]

Q136 I'm desperate to remove one point of armor check penalty from an armor, how can I do it. Presumably http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/fw/20030323a Icemail is masterwork already im guessing xD if not, woohoo.

Alternatively, some way to get Light Armor Proficiency without spending a feat or level (already considered heroics as a last resort)

semi-Answer-ish 136:
Do you want a way to reduce Icemail Armor with 1 ACP or any armor with 1?
Leafweave from Races of the Wild works otherwise, but not with Icemail Armor.
Though -1 ACP isn't that much to stomach, IMO.

And yes, any magical armor is masterworked before becoming enchanted.

[Maat_Mons]

Q136 I'm desperate to remove one point of armor check penalty from an armor, how can I do it.

Nimbleness (Magic of Faerun) is a +1 special ability that increases max dex bonus by 2 and decreses armor check penalty by 1.  

Hellforged armor (DMGII) costs an extra 1,000 gp, has an armor check pernalty 1 lower than normal, a maximum dexterity bonus 1 lower than normal, and an arcane spell failure change 5% higher than normal.

[wotmaniac]

Q138: Also, where is Swift Haste from?

A138
Spell Compendium, pg.110

[geniussavant]

?140 anyone know of any templates that boost intelligence, preferably that have less than 4 LA, and that work on humanoids.

?141 any have a link to the race handbook, I can't seem to find it...

Thanks

[Maat_Mons]

Q138: Also, where is Swift Haste from?

A138: Spell Compendium, pg.110

Also Complete Adventurer, page 151. 

?140 anyone know of any templates that boost intelligence, preferably that have less than 4 LA, and that work on humanoids.

Phrenic (Expanded Psionics Handbook) is LA +2 and gives int +2, wis +2, cha +4, and a bunch of psi-like abilities. 

[kevin_video]

Q 142 How does Flurry of Blows work for monks that cross-class?

Q 143 Where can I find information on epic CR traps, or is a CR 10 trap good enough to slow down epic characters? It's the highest I could find on the SRD.

[Kuroimaken]

A CR 10 trap isn't even enough to slow down a regular CL 10 party if one of them is a necromancer!

The Epic Level Handbook has suggestions on using obstacles on page 105. However, no specifics on epic traps; it mostly just suggests adding an ad hoc bonus to using big bad monsters in a trap-like arrangement.