Help with a Ranged Cleric Build
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 10:57 am
So, I’ve recently started to get back into Arelith and decided to remake a character I had on the go (could barely remember what he was attempting to be when I made him last August or so).
He’s a Halfling Cleric who is gonna focus on using a sling. Think the build is gonna be like Ranger/Cleric/Bard (or Rogue)
My main query is;
Should I go for a Zen Archery build, really pump up that Wisdom?
Or
Should I go Dex-based, really pump up that ... dextrousnessness?
I’m not too great with builds that are tailored to Areliths unique mechanics, so any input would be great.
The benefits I can seem to gather for both are;
Wisdom Zen Build;
- Higher spell DC’s
- Potential higher ab
- Chance to get decent Divine Might/Shield
- Lot more focused
So, when I tested it myself I found that without having to invest in both Dex and Wisdom for this ranged build, it gave me just about enough left over stats to get about a 16 natural Charisma score, while also attempting to get Power Attack on a Strength lacking Halfling build. I could net myself an additional 9 damage and AC with getting the Divine Shield/Might feats.
Focusing then on Wisdom meant I then got a slightly higher AB than a Dex build (which has so many areas it has to focus on to work), while also getting access to some Epic Spells.
The DC on potentially useful offensive spells was higher, but I’m not sure how valid they are as an option when compared to PvM saving throws and the like. Only one I ever picture as being useful is Storm of Vengeance.
The downside is the AC, I think? The build massively lacks Strength, so I’m not sure if Heavy Armour is the best way forward for it (in terms of not having enough carrying capacity to effectively walk around) I can boost the Dex up with spells/items, but would that make Medium armour worth it (coming of a base 10 Dex stat)?
Dex Build
- Higher AC (maybe)
- ... struggling to think of other pro’s
So, potentially a higher AC. But going with a Dex build I can’t imagine how I could manage to get 13 Str, decent Wisdom for potential Epic Spells, good Dex for AB as well as getting Cha for Divine Might/Shield.
Or would a Dex build and the item and gear options that presents make up for the lack of Divine Shield AC? I’d still miss that massive 9 Divine Might damage, though.
Originally he was going to be a Lolsy kind of Cleric/Rogue style (priest of Brandobaris), were I was gonna invest in all the relevant thief skills (locks, traps, etc). But doing that is impossible as well with the skill point starved Cleric without having to attempt a massive Int dump too. Not to mention I was only aiming for the Open Lock for prank-style burglary RP... but he could never feasibly hit the Quarter lock DC at all, so that’s redundant.
Cheers for any help in aiding a confused person!
He’s a Halfling Cleric who is gonna focus on using a sling. Think the build is gonna be like Ranger/Cleric/Bard (or Rogue)
My main query is;
Should I go for a Zen Archery build, really pump up that Wisdom?
Or
Should I go Dex-based, really pump up that ... dextrousnessness?
I’m not too great with builds that are tailored to Areliths unique mechanics, so any input would be great.
The benefits I can seem to gather for both are;
Wisdom Zen Build;
- Higher spell DC’s
- Potential higher ab
- Chance to get decent Divine Might/Shield
- Lot more focused
So, when I tested it myself I found that without having to invest in both Dex and Wisdom for this ranged build, it gave me just about enough left over stats to get about a 16 natural Charisma score, while also attempting to get Power Attack on a Strength lacking Halfling build. I could net myself an additional 9 damage and AC with getting the Divine Shield/Might feats.
Focusing then on Wisdom meant I then got a slightly higher AB than a Dex build (which has so many areas it has to focus on to work), while also getting access to some Epic Spells.
The DC on potentially useful offensive spells was higher, but I’m not sure how valid they are as an option when compared to PvM saving throws and the like. Only one I ever picture as being useful is Storm of Vengeance.
The downside is the AC, I think? The build massively lacks Strength, so I’m not sure if Heavy Armour is the best way forward for it (in terms of not having enough carrying capacity to effectively walk around) I can boost the Dex up with spells/items, but would that make Medium armour worth it (coming of a base 10 Dex stat)?
Dex Build
- Higher AC (maybe)
- ... struggling to think of other pro’s
So, potentially a higher AC. But going with a Dex build I can’t imagine how I could manage to get 13 Str, decent Wisdom for potential Epic Spells, good Dex for AB as well as getting Cha for Divine Might/Shield.
Or would a Dex build and the item and gear options that presents make up for the lack of Divine Shield AC? I’d still miss that massive 9 Divine Might damage, though.
Originally he was going to be a Lolsy kind of Cleric/Rogue style (priest of Brandobaris), were I was gonna invest in all the relevant thief skills (locks, traps, etc). But doing that is impossible as well with the skill point starved Cleric without having to attempt a massive Int dump too. Not to mention I was only aiming for the Open Lock for prank-style burglary RP... but he could never feasibly hit the Quarter lock DC at all, so that’s redundant.
Cheers for any help in aiding a confused person!