Favorite DDO race/class combo

[doctorwhofan]

Hi Trissa!

maybe we should get some early sleep and hope the game will be back up tomorrow ...

for the post, my top characters are:

Narran Wolfreyer: Elven Ranger 14/Rogue 1/Fighter 1. dual-wielding puncturing GTWF, weapon finesse [favored enemies undead, evil outsiders, giants?] and decent rogue skills
Wratchet MD: Warforged Cleric 15/Sorceror 1. Healbot but with with good spell penetration
Schnorri Steinsmasher Dwarf Fighter 14/Ranger 2 - dwarven axe-wielding GTWF, slashing specced damage dealer

HI!!

It's only 8 pm here!

 

[doctorwhofan]

Well I play normal D&D so is my opinion still valid? If so, gotta love the Tiefling Ranger.

Although WTF I loved playing Bard but they took that out?

LOL lunarsong is my bard if turbine dared to remove the bard class there be hell to pay! bards in ddo are freaking great man there so diversed that you can make at lest 20 defrient types of builds and they all rock.
right now my favorite toon is my monk mojo. monks are great for solo play and if you build them right they can tank with the best of them at end content. you will have to build your toon for end content. unfortaly its not a new player build they are really weak if your not tweaked which makes them even funner to play becouse its a real hard class to uber up.

Out of curiosity, did they put Warlord in DDO with the new ruleset?

I don't think so, then again, the individual classes are not as important in 4.0


Could be wrong, I will bow to another's expertise. I play 3.5 and back.

 

[pantsoffdanceoff]

I don't think so, then again, the individual classes are not as important in 4.0
Could be wrong, I will bow to another's expertise. I play 3.5 and back.

3.0 was nice, it had clearly defined classes. 4.0 feels more like "ye barbarians" or "ye spellslingers" and maybe a subsection if your fancy.

 

[S.H.A.R.P.]

In Neverwinter Nights, I love the Wizard class, and I usually end up with a Wizard/Red Wizard of Thay combination, human of course since a Thayer must be human..

My second choice would be a drow Rogue/Swashbuckler/Assassin/Invisible Blade combination. Nice combination of stealth and puncture power.

Are there prestige classes in DDO? Or just the vanilla classes?

Oh and could someone post a nice Drow Cleric build? I've been meaning to play one but it just eludes me for some reason.

 

[Aceite]

Human Cleric - one most deadliest classes in the game and some people still think they are just healjers for some reason.

But I also have a lot fun with my Dwarven Dual Weilding 11 barbarian/3 rogue/2 Ranger that very verstile and has a lot damage output and damage mitigation

Also have fun with my Dwarven 14 bard/2 fighter High DPS Warchanter

And starting to enjoy my Warforged SORC that used to be Drow tell I Rerolled him a few weeks back.

 

[Lord S. Binkleheimer]

Drow Paladin.
And this was well before I ever heard of the Do'Urden guy.

 

[bodhidharma]

Human 2 monk/6 ranger tempest/ 12 kensai fighter

DPS + Evasion + AC + High Saves FTW

 

[Swordsponge]

Well I play normal D&D so is my opinion still valid? If so, gotta love the Tiefling Ranger.

Although WTF I loved playing Bard but they took that out?

LOL lunarsong is my bard if turbine dared to remove the bard class there be hell to pay! bards in ddo are freaking great man there so diversed that you can make at lest 20 defrient types of builds and they all rock.
right now my favorite toon is my monk mojo. monks are great for solo play and if you build them right they can tank with the best of them at end content. you will have to build your toon for end content. unfortaly its not a new player build they are really weak if your not tweaked which makes them even funner to play becouse its a real hard class to uber up.

Out of curiosity, did they put Warlord in DDO with the new ruleset?

nope are next new class will be druid. they should already be in the game but thats how it is. are next new races will be half orc and halfelves again should already be in the game but when ddo lauched it was not in the game and the past 3 years has been spent building the game. we get level 20 next mod then we are branching out. after branching out then we going EPIC

 

[DDOjester]

Human Bard and Sorcerer.

 

[bodhidharma]

In Neverwinter Nights, I love the Wizard class, and I usually end up with a Wizard/Red Wizard of Thay combination, human of course since a Thayer must be human..

My second choice would be a drow Rogue/Swashbuckler/Assassin/Invisible Blade combination. Nice combination of stealth and puncture power.

Are there prestige classes in DDO? Or just the vanilla classes?

Oh and could someone post a nice Drow Cleric build? I've been meaning to play one but it just eludes me for some reason.

The prestige have been added but it is done through an enhancement system. Every level you get four action points that you can apply to your class. Not all of the prestige classes will come out. Assassin is out already very wicked class to play especially if you build him str and use khopesh weapons. Kensai, Frenzied Bezerker and many more are slated to come out in the next free update coming out very shortly.

DDO is a bit different then Neverwinter Nights. First off the mobs you encounter will have much more HD then what you would ever come across in Neverwinter. Second big distinction here is stats. It's not unusual for a melee type class (Barbarian before rage, Ranger, Monk, Fighter, Palladin to have a 32 plus str. If you could somehow transfer a DDO toon into Neverwinter it would demolish everything in the game in just a few swings.

 

[DDOjester]

Though the 10 day Trial will give you a feel for the game to a degree and will probably get ya hooked, the lack of being able to communicate directly from person to person could be frustrating. Try informing a current DDO member of your named character/server and they will most certainly get you started off in the right direction. Having played every D&D genre title on just about every gaming platform since Bards Tale on the Commodore 64, I can promise you there is not a comparison out there. While the graphics turned up are completely breathtaking, the gameplay and fight engine is unlike any MMO ever made. I do hope you enjoy the experience.

 

[bodhidharma]

I'm currently playing a human sorcerer... but generally, I like halflings and dwarves.

And since I'm a total noob and on 10 day trial, I'm going for some kind of a pure sorcerer or a sorcerer multiclassed with ranger since I use a crossbow for a weapon when I save my spells for whatever reason.

If you want ranged power added to your sorc, consider going elf. They have a nice enhancement line built in that adds to your to hit and damage with a bow. Then you can also consider taking the elven arcane archer line enhancements. But with the few feats you get with a sorc that will definately cost you in sorc firepower.

 

[doctorwhofan]

In Neverwinter Nights, I love the Wizard class, and I usually end up with a Wizard/Red Wizard of Thay combination, human of course since a Thayer must be human..

My second choice would be a drow Rogue/Swashbuckler/Assassin/Invisible Blade combination. Nice combination of stealth and puncture power.

Are there prestige classes in DDO? Or just the vanilla classes?

Oh and could someone post a nice Drow Cleric build? I've been meaning to play one but it just eludes me for some reason.

Someone answeredyour presdige class question, but to add, there are three rogue, three bard, and three ranger ones right now. Pally and Fighter will be added soon.

As for the Drow cleric, when the servers come back up, I give you my build. My main is a LG Drow cleric level 16 capped. She is generalist healer/offensive caster type.

 

[Swordsponge]

Though the 10 day Trial will give you a feel for the game to a degree and will probably get ya hooked, the lack of being able to communicate directly from person to person could be frustrating. Try informing a current DDO member of your named character/server and they will most certainly get you started off in the right direction. Having played every D&D genre title on just about every gaming platform since Bards Tale on the Commodore 64, I can promise you there is not a comparison out there. While the graphics turned up are completely breathtaking, the gameplay and fight engine is unlike any MMO ever made. I do hope you enjoy the experience.

yup the new player to old player chat is a problem. we been fighting a war agaist the plat farmer which was screwing are game up. we have almost beat them out of the game. still one or 2 slip though but thats about it.

 

[S.H.A.R.P.]

*snip*
The prestige have been added but it is done through an enhancement system. Every level you get four action points that you can apply to your class. Not all of the prestige classes will come out. Assassin is out already very wicked class to play especially if you build him str and use khopesh weapons. Kensai, Frenzied Bezerker and many more are slated to come out in the next free update coming out very shortly.

DDO is a bit different then Neverwinter Nights. First off the mobs you encounter will have much more HD then what you would ever come across in Neverwinter. Second big distinction here is stats. It's not unusual for a melee type class (Barbarian before rage, Ranger, Monk, Fighter, Palladin to have a 32 plus str. If you could somehow transfer a DDO toon into Neverwinter it would demolish everything in the game in just a few swings.

Thanks for the answer, I'm starting to gain a bit of an interest to be honest, even though I'm absolutely hesitant towards MMORPG's. Looking at your post, DDO seems a bit melee orientated at the moment, but that might just be the p.o.v. you are taking. Have you played Neverwinter Nights (1 or 2) yourself, and if so, how do the Arcane spellcasting classes compare to that game?

*snip*
Someone answeredyour presdige class question, but to add, there are three rogue, three bard, and three ranger ones right now. Pally and Fighter will be added soon.

As for the Drow cleric, when the servers come back up, I give you my build. My main is a LG Drow cleric level 16 capped. She is generalist healer/offensive caster type.

Thanks for the answer too mate. I'll be glad to receive your build, caster orientated is certainly what I was looking for, and the healing aspects are never a burden.

 

[bodhidharma]

*snip*
The prestige have been added but it is done through an enhancement system. Every level you get four action points that you can apply to your class. Not all of the prestige classes will come out. Assassin is out already very wicked class to play especially if you build him str and use khopesh weapons. Kensai, Frenzied Bezerker and many more are slated to come out in the next free update coming out very shortly.

DDO is a bit different then Neverwinter Nights. First off the mobs you encounter will have much more HD then what you would ever come across in Neverwinter. Second big distinction here is stats. It's not unusual for a melee type class (Barbarian before rage, Ranger, Monk, Fighter, Palladin to have a 32 plus str. If you could somehow transfer a DDO toon into Neverwinter it would demolish everything in the game in just a few swings.

Thanks for the answer, I'm starting to gain a bit of an interest to be honest, even though I'm absolutely hesitant towards MMORPG's. Looking at your post, DDO seems a bit melee orientated at the moment, but that might just be the p.o.v. you are taking. Have you played Neverwinter Nights (1 or 2) yourself, and if so, how do the Arcane spellcasting classes compare to that game?

*snip*
Someone answeredyour presdige class question, but to add, there are three rogue, three bard, and three ranger ones right now. Pally and Fighter will be added soon.

As for the Drow cleric, when the servers come back up, I give you my build. My main is a LG Drow cleric level 16 capped. She is generalist healer/offensive caster type.

Thanks for the answer too mate. I'll be glad to receive your build, caster orientated is certainly what I was looking for, and the healing aspects are never a burden.

Spell casters are extremely powerful. Like any DnD game they start off weak. Personally I enjoy the mellee aspect much more. But there are times I wish I had leveled a spellcaster some are gods at level 16.

I am building a Bard at the moment. Its a very fun class to play. What I like most about DDO is how customizable it is. Since I enjoy melee I focus more on str with my bard and use the very powerful Warchanter Prestige enhancements to improve upon this.

Some people prefer casters, some melee, and some like to do it both. Im just one sided like that. I enjoy smashing stuff hehe.

 

[doctorwhofan]

*snip*
The prestige have been added but it is done through an enhancement system. Every level you get four action points that you can apply to your class. Not all of the prestige classes will come out. Assassin is out already very wicked class to play especially if you build him str and use khopesh weapons. Kensai, Frenzied Bezerker and many more are slated to come out in the next free update coming out very shortly.

DDO is a bit different then Neverwinter Nights. First off the mobs you encounter will have much more HD then what you would ever come across in Neverwinter. Second big distinction here is stats. It's not unusual for a melee type class (Barbarian before rage, Ranger, Monk, Fighter, Palladin to have a 32 plus str. If you could somehow transfer a DDO toon into Neverwinter it would demolish everything in the game in just a few swings.

Thanks for the answer, I'm starting to gain a bit of an interest to be honest, even though I'm absolutely hesitant towards MMORPG's. Looking at your post, DDO seems a bit melee orientated at the moment, but that might just be the p.o.v. you are taking. Have you played Neverwinter Nights (1 or 2) yourself, and if so, how do the Arcane spellcasting classes compare to that game?

*snip*
Someone answeredyour presdige class question, but to add, there are three rogue, three bard, and three ranger ones right now. Pally and Fighter will be added soon.

As for the Drow cleric, when the servers come back up, I give you my build. My main is a LG Drow cleric level 16 capped. She is generalist healer/offensive caster type.

Thanks for the answer too mate. I'll be glad to receive your build, caster orientated is certainly what I was looking for, and the healing aspects are never a burden.

Casters are pretty weak early on, then about level 7 you start to become gods. Tank classes go the other way. Tempest ranger the exception. Clerics arethe only one stable from beginning to end.

 

[Pericol]

i assume pve is more or less like every other d&d based game out there, but whats the pvp like ?

 

[Aceite]

i assume pve is more or less like every other d&d based game out there, but whats the pvp like ?

PVP not so great in DDO. They have it but unlike a lot mmo its not a huge part of the game infact its a very small part of the game and most don't even use it. But you always find someone willing to pvp with you at any given time.

 

[Slink]

*snip*
The prestige have been added but it is done through an enhancement system. Every level you get four action points that you can apply to your class. Not all of the prestige classes will come out. Assassin is out already very wicked class to play especially if you build him str and use khopesh weapons. Kensai, Frenzied Bezerker and many more are slated to come out in the next free update coming out very shortly.

DDO is a bit different then Neverwinter Nights. First off the mobs you encounter will have much more HD then what you would ever come across in Neverwinter. Second big distinction here is stats. It's not unusual for a melee type class (Barbarian before rage, Ranger, Monk, Fighter, Palladin to have a 32 plus str. If you could somehow transfer a DDO toon into Neverwinter it would demolish everything in the game in just a few swings.

Thanks for the answer, I'm starting to gain a bit of an interest to be honest, even though I'm absolutely hesitant towards MMORPG's. Looking at your post, DDO seems a bit melee orientated at the moment, but that might just be the p.o.v. you are taking. Have you played Neverwinter Nights (1 or 2) yourself, and if so, how do the Arcane spellcasting classes compare to that game?

*snip*
Someone answeredyour presdige class question, but to add, there are three rogue, three bard, and three ranger ones right now. Pally and Fighter will be added soon.

As for the Drow cleric, when the servers come back up, I give you my build. My main is a LG Drow cleric level 16 capped. She is generalist healer/offensive caster type.

Thanks for the answer too mate. I'll be glad to receive your build, caster orientated is certainly what I was looking for, and the healing aspects are never a burden.

Yes, I have played NWN2 and the differences are quite vast. I may have been expecting something different when I tried NWN2, since I was already a devout DDO junky.

DDO is real-time combat. It is so much different than NWN, I would not know where to begin. The only advantage of NWN over DDO is crafting. NWN2 just felt dead to me.
Just an opinion.

Also, when the DDO forums/servers are live again, be sure to check out the forums. Plenty of build advice located there. Some of which is very opinionated. Either way you might find some help. One other thing to keep in mind, don't be in a real big hurry. All of us can remember what it was like when we started in DDO. Sometimes it can take a while to really get a feel for the game and learn it's limitations, especially where character builds are concerned. Also, if you intend to utilize a trial account, it will limit your ability to communicate with folks that have a standard account. GL and happy hunting