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Recommended PvM Builds

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This is a list of PvM builds that I recommend for BSK.
Some of these builds are the best at what they do, others are just good, but all of them work well on BSK.
All of the builds are designed for level 40, so some of them may sacrifice power at lower levels in exchange for an optimal level 40 build.
Feel free to customise any of the builds to make one that's more suited to your playstyle.

For beginners I recommend making either the Cleric 38 / Monk 1 / Wizard 1 or the Fighter 12 / Weapon Master 25 / Rogue 3.

Crafter - Bard 26 / Fighter 4 / Red Dragon Disciple 10
Healer - Cleric 38 / Monk 1 / Wizard 1
Healer - Druid 19 / Cleric 20 / Bard 1
Mage - Sorcerer 38 / Paladin 1 / Rogue 1
Mage - Wizard 38 / Ranger 1 / Rogue 1
Melee DPS - Fighter 12 / Weapon Master 25 / Paladin 3
Melee DPS - Fighter 12 / Weapon Master 25 / Rogue 3
Melee DPS - Monk 6 / Assassin 24 / Blackguard 10
Melee DPS - Ranger 35 / Blackguard 4 / Monk 1
Melee DPS - Ranger 30 / Purple Dragon Knight 5 / Harper Scout 5
Ranged DPS - Ranger 30 / Purple Dragon Knight 5 / Harper Scout 5
Ranged DPS - Sorcerer 2 / Paladin 8 / Arcane Archer 30
Tank - Rogue 13 / Dwarven Defender 26 / Fighter 1
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Re: Recommended PvM Builds

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Crafter - Bard 26 / Fighter 4 / Red Dragon Disciple 10

This build has the 80 Craft Armor and Craft Weapon ranks required for a high end crafter.
In order to reach this value the build needs 12 INT and 4 Perform from gear.
24 Perform from gear is required for a maxed out Bard Song and Curse Song.
Remember to sing before crafting otherwise the build will not reach 80 Craft Armor and Craft Weapon ranks.

If you want to use an exotic weapon, swap Weapon Focus and Knockdown with Weapon Proficiency (Exotic) and Weapon Focus respectively.

Recommended Bard Spells
1: Amplify. Grease. Lesser Dispel. Mage Armor. Summon Creature I.
2: Darkness. Invisibility. See Invisibility. Silence. Ultravision.
3: Clairaudience/Clairvoyance. Dispel Magic. Displacement. Greater Magic Weapon. Wounding Whispers.
4: Cure Critical Wounds. Dismissal. Improved Invisibility. Neutralize Poison. War Cry.
5: Ethereal Visage. Greater Dispelling. Healing Circle. Mind Fog. Summon Creature V.
6: Dirge. Energy Buffer. Ice Storm. Mass Haste.

Recommended Abilities: STR, CON, INT.

AB: 26 (BAB) + 14 (STR) + 4 (feats) + 20 (AB bonus) = +64
HP: 280 (base) + 360 (CON) + 40 (feats) = 680

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Bard(26), Fighter(4), Red Dragon Disciple(10), Human

STR: 15 (26)
DEX: 8
CON: 14 (16)
WIS: 8
INT: 16 (26)
CHA: 14 (16)

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01: Bard(1): Blind Fight, Curse Song
02: Fighter(1): Weapon Focus: Rapier
03: Fighter(2): Knockdown, Power Attack
04: Fighter(3): INT+1, (INT=17)
05: Fighter(4): Cleave
06: Bard(2): Great Cleave
07: Bard(3)
08: Red Dragon Disciple(1): INT+1, (INT=18)
09: Red Dragon Disciple(2): Toughness, (STR=17)
10: Red Dragon Disciple(3)
11: Red Dragon Disciple(4): (STR=19)
12: Bard(4): INT+1, Improved Critical: Rapier, (INT=19)
13: Red Dragon Disciple(5)
14: Red Dragon Disciple(6)
15: Red Dragon Disciple(7): Skill Focus: Craft Armor, (CON=16)
16: Bard(5): INT+1, (INT=20)
17: Bard(6)
18: Bard(7): Skill Focus: Craft Weapon
19: Bard(8)
20: Red Dragon Disciple(8): INT+1, (INT=21)
21: Red Dragon Disciple(9): Great Intelligence I, (INT=24)
22: Bard(9)
23: Bard(10)
24: Bard(11): INT+1, Epic Weapon Focus: Rapier, (INT=25)
25: Bard(12)
26: Bard(13)
27: Bard(14): Epic Prowess
28: Bard(15): INT+1, (INT=26)
29: Bard(16)
30: Bard(17): Epic Skill Focus: Perform
31: Bard(18)
32: Bard(19): STR+1, (STR=20)
33: Bard(20): Lasting Inspiration
34: Bard(21)
35: Bard(22)
36: Red Dragon Disciple(10): STR+1, Overwhelming Critical: Rapier, (STR=25), (CHA=16)
37: Bard(23): Epic Skill Focus: Craft Armor
38: Bard(24)
39: Bard(25): Devastating Critical: Rapier
40: Bard(26): STR+1, Epic Skill Focus: Craft Weapon, (STR=26)

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Appraise 43(51), Concentration 43(46), Craft Armor 43(64), Craft Weapon 43(64), Disable Trap 1(9), Discipline 43(51), Lore 8(42), Open Lock 1(0), Perform 43(56), Pick Pocket 1(0), Search 26(34), Set Trap 1(0), Spellcraft 11(19), Spot 39(38), Tumble 40(39), UMD 37(40)

01: Concentration(4), Disable Trap(1), Discipline(4), Lore(1), Open Lock(1), Perform(4), Pick Pocket(1), Set Trap(1), Spellcraft(4), Tumble(4), UMD(4), 
02: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Lore(4), 
03: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Lore(1), Save(3), 
04: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Save(7), 
05: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Save(11), 
06: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Perform(5), Spellcraft(2), Tumble(5), UMD(5), 
07: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Lore(2), Perform(1), Spellcraft(1), Tumble(1), UMD(1), 
08: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Spellcraft(4), Spot(1), 
09: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Spot(5), 
10: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Spot(2), Save(3), 
11: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Save(8), 
12: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Perform(5), Tumble(5), UMD(5), 
13: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Spot(5), 
14: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Search(1), Spot(4), 
15: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Spot(1), Save(4), 
16: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Perform(4), Tumble(4), UMD(4), 
17: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Perform(1), Tumble(1), UMD(1), Save(5), 
18: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Perform(1), UMD(1), Save(11), 
19: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Perform(1), UMD(1), Save(17), 
20: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Search(18), Spot(5), 
21: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Search(5), Spot(1), Save(1), 
22: Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Perform(3), Tumble(5), UMD(3), 
23: Appraise(8), Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Perform(1), UMD(1), 
24: Appraise(8), Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Perform(1), UMD(1), 
25: Appraise(8), Concentration(1), Discipline(1), Perform(1), UMD(1), 
26: Appraise(5), Concentration(1), Craft Armor(3), Discipline(1), Perform(1), UMD(1), 
27: Appraise(1), Concentration(1), Craft Armor(2), Discipline(1), Perform(1), Tumble(5), UMD(1), 
28: Appraise(1), Concentration(1), Craft Armor(8), Discipline(1), Perform(1), UMD(1), 
29: Appraise(1), Concentration(1), Craft Armor(8), Discipline(1), Perform(1), UMD(1), 
30: Appraise(1), Concentration(1), Craft Armor(8), Discipline(1), Perform(1), UMD(1), 
31: Appraise(1), Concentration(1), Craft Armor(5), Craft Weapon(3), Discipline(1), Perform(1), UMD(1), 
32: Appraise(1), Concentration(1), Craft Armor(1), Craft Weapon(2), Discipline(1), Perform(1), Tumble(5), UMD(1), 
33: Appraise(1), Concentration(1), Craft Armor(1), Craft Weapon(7), Discipline(1), Perform(1), UMD(1), 
34: Appraise(1), Concentration(1), Craft Armor(1), Craft Weapon(6), Discipline(1), Perform(1), UMD(1), Save(1), 
35: Appraise(1), Concentration(1), Craft Armor(1), Discipline(1), Perform(1), Save(9), 
36: Concentration(1), Craft Armor(1), Discipline(1), Search(2), Spot(15), 
37: Appraise(2), Concentration(1), Craft Armor(1), Craft Weapon(1), Discipline(1), Perform(2), Tumble(5), 
38: Appraise(1), Concentration(1), Craft Armor(1), Craft Weapon(8), Discipline(1), Perform(1), 
39: Appraise(1), Concentration(1), Craft Armor(1), Craft Weapon(8), Discipline(1), Perform(1), 
40: Appraise(1), Concentration(1), Craft Armor(1), Craft Weapon(8), Discipline(1), Perform(1), 
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Re: Recommended PvM Builds

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Healer - Cleric 38 / Monk 1 / Wizard 1

This build is a DC Cleric focused on evocation that can use arcane banners.

Cleric 38 / Bard 1 / Ranger 1 is an alternative DC Cleric that swaps Evasion for UMD.

Recommended Abilities: CON, WIS.

AB: 25 (BAB) + 20 (WIS) + 20 (AB bonus) = +65
HP: 316 (base) + 360 (CON) + 40 (feats) = 716

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Cleric(38), Monk(1), Wizard(1), Human

STR: 8
DEX: 8
CON: 16
WIS: 18 (38)
INT: 12
CHA: 8

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01: Cleric(1): Spell Focus: Evocation, Greater Spell Focus: Evocation, Domain Magic, Domain Trickery
02: Cleric(2)
03: Cleric(3): Silent Spell
04: Cleric(4): WIS+1, (WIS=19)
05: Cleric(5)
06: Cleric(6): Empower Spell
07: Cleric(7)
08: Cleric(8): WIS+1, (WIS=20)
09: Cleric(9): Zen Archery
10: Cleric(10)
11: Cleric(11)
12: Cleric(12): WIS+1, Maximize Spell, (WIS=21)
13: Cleric(13)
14: Cleric(14)
15: Cleric(15): Toughness
16: Cleric(16): WIS+1, (WIS=22)
17: Cleric(17)
18: Cleric(18): Blind Fight
19: Cleric(19)
20: Cleric(20): WIS+1, (WIS=23)
21: Cleric(21): Epic Spell: Dragon Knight
22: Cleric(22)
23: Cleric(23): Epic Spell Focus: Evocation
24: Cleric(24): WIS+1, Epic Skill Focus: Concentration, (WIS=24)
25: Cleric(25)
26: Cleric(26): Great Wisdom I, (WIS=25)
27: Cleric(27): Great Wisdom II, (WIS=26)
28: Cleric(28): WIS+1, (WIS=27)
29: Cleric(29): Great Wisdom III, (WIS=28)
30: Cleric(30): Great Wisdom IV, (WIS=29)
31: Cleric(31)
32: Cleric(32): WIS+1, Great Wisdom V, (WIS=31)
33: Cleric(33): Great Wisdom VI, (WIS=32)
34: Cleric(34)
35: Cleric(35): Great Wisdom VII, (WIS=33)
36: Cleric(36): WIS+1, Great Wisdom VIII, (WIS=35)
37: Monk(1)
38: Cleric(37)
39: Cleric(38): Great Wisdom IX, Great Wisdom X, (WIS=37)
40: Wizard(1): WIS+1, (WIS=38)

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Concentration 43(56), Disable Trap 1(2), Lore 23(24), Open Lock 1(0), Pick Pocket 1(0), Search 19(20), Set Trap 1(0), Spellcraft 22(23), Tumble 40(39)

01: Concentration(4), Disable Trap(1), Open Lock(1), Pick Pocket(1), Set Trap(1), Spellcraft(4), 
02: Concentration(1), Lore(2), Spellcraft(1), 
03: Concentration(1), Lore(2), Spellcraft(1), 
04: Concentration(1), Lore(2), Spellcraft(1), 
05: Concentration(1), Lore(2), Spellcraft(1), 
06: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
07: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Search(1), Spellcraft(1), 
08: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
09: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Search(1), Spellcraft(1), 
10: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
11: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Search(1), Spellcraft(1), 
12: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
13: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Search(1), Spellcraft(1), 
14: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
15: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Search(1), Spellcraft(1), 
16: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
17: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Search(1), Spellcraft(1), 
18: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
19: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Search(1), Spellcraft(1), 
20: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Search(1), 
21: Concentration(1), Search(1), Save(1), 
22: Concentration(1), Search(2), 
23: Concentration(1), Search(1), Save(1), 
24: Concentration(1), Search(1), Save(2), 
25: Concentration(1), Search(1), Save(3), 
26: Concentration(1), Save(6), 
27: Concentration(1), Save(9), 
28: Concentration(1), Save(12), 
29: Concentration(1), Save(15), 
30: Concentration(1), Save(18), 
31: Concentration(1), Save(21), 
32: Concentration(1), Save(24), 
33: Concentration(1), Save(27), 
34: Concentration(1), Save(30), 
35: Concentration(1), Save(33), 
36: Concentration(1), Save(36), 
37: Concentration(1), Tumble(40), Save(1), 
38: Concentration(1), Search(2), 
39: Concentration(1), Search(1), Save(1), 
40: Concentration(1), Search(2), 
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Re: Recommended PvM Builds

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Healer - Druid 19 / Cleric 20 / Bard 1

This build is a dedicated healer that can use arcane banners.
With 12 WIS it can slot up to 62 Greater Restoration / Heal / Mass Heal spells.
This can be increased to over 70 spells with the right gear.

Swapping Trickery domain with Animal domain gives access to level 3 True Seeing at the cost of losing Improved Invisibility.

Druid 18 / Cleric 21 / Bard 1 is an alternative healer that can get either Dragon Knight or Mummy Dust.
Druid 19 / Cleric 20 / Wizard 1 is an alternative healer that swaps UMD for Scribe Scroll.

Recommended Abilities: CON, WIS.

AB: 25 (BAB) + 18 (WIS) + 20 (AB bonus) + 1 (size) = +64
HP: 318 (base) + 400 (CON) + 40 (feats) = 758

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Druid(19), Cleric(20), Bard(1), Gnome

STR: 6
DEX: 8
CON: 18
WIS: 18 (34)
INT: 12
CHA: 8

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01: Druid(1): Spell Penetration
02: Cleric(1): Domain Healing, Domain Trickery
03: Cleric(2): Greater Spell Penetration
04: Cleric(3): WIS+1, (WIS=19)
05: Cleric(4)
06: Cleric(5): Silent Spell
07: Cleric(6)
08: Cleric(7): WIS+1, (WIS=20)
09: Cleric(8): Empower Spell
10: Cleric(9)
11: Cleric(10)
12: Cleric(11): WIS+1, Zen Archery, (WIS=21)
13: Cleric(12)
14: Cleric(13)
15: Cleric(14): Toughness
16: Cleric(15): WIS+1, (WIS=22)
17: Cleric(16)
18: Druid(2): Blind Fight
19: Druid(3)
20: Druid(4): WIS+1, (WIS=23)
21: Cleric(17): Epic Skill Focus: Concentration
22: Cleric(18)
23: Cleric(19)
24: Cleric(20): WIS+1, Great Wisdom I, (WIS=25)
25: Druid(5)
26: Druid(6)
27: Druid(7): Great Wisdom II, (WIS=26)
28: Druid(8): WIS+1, (WIS=27)
29: Druid(9)
30: Druid(10): Great Wisdom III, (WIS=28)
31: Druid(11)
32: Druid(12): WIS+1, (WIS=29)
33: Druid(13): Great Wisdom IV, (WIS=30)
34: Druid(14)
35: Druid(15)
36: Druid(16): WIS+1, Great Wisdom V, (WIS=32)
37: Druid(17)
38: Bard(1)
39: Druid(18): Great Wisdom VI, (WIS=33)
40: Druid(19): WIS+1, (WIS=34)

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Animal Empathy 1(0), Concentration 43(59), Disable Trap 1(2), Lore 21(23), Open Lock 1(0), Pick Pocket 1(0), Set Trap 1(0), Spellcraft 22(23), Tumble 40(39), UMD 41(40)

01: Animal Empathy(1), Concentration(4), Disable Trap(1), Lore(4), Open Lock(1), Set Trap(1), Spellcraft(4), Save(1), 
02: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
03: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
04: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
05: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
06: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
07: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
08: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
09: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
10: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
11: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(2), 
12: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(3), 
13: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(4), 
14: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(5), 
15: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(6), 
16: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(7), 
17: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(8), 
18: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(11), 
19: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(14), 
20: Concentration(1), Save(18), 
21: Concentration(1), Save(20), 
22: Concentration(1), Save(22), 
23: Concentration(1), Save(24), 
24: Concentration(1), Save(26), 
25: Concentration(1), Save(30), 
26: Concentration(1), Save(34), 
27: Concentration(1), Save(38), 
28: Concentration(1), Save(42), 
29: Concentration(1), Save(46), 
30: Concentration(1), Save(50), 
31: Concentration(1), Save(54), 
32: Concentration(1), Save(58), 
33: Concentration(1), Save(62), 
34: Concentration(1), Save(66), 
35: Concentration(1), Save(70), 
36: Concentration(1), Save(74), 
37: Concentration(1), Save(78), 
38: Concentration(1), Pick Pocket(1), Tumble(40), UMD(41), 
39: Concentration(1), Lore(4), 
40: Concentration(1), Lore(4), 
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Re: Recommended PvM Builds

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Mage - Sorcerer 38 / Paladin 1 / Rogue 1

This build is a DC Sorcerer focused on necromancy.

Recommended Sorcerer Spells
1: Grease. Mage Armor. Magic Missile. Summon Creature I. True Strike.
2: Cloud Of Bewilderment. Flame Weapon. Invisibility. See Invisibility. Ultravision.
3: Dispel Magic. Flame Arrow. Greater Magic Weapon. Stinking Cloud.
4: Elemental Shield. Fear. Ice Storm. Improved Invisibility.
5: Bigby's Interposing Hand. Energy Buffer. Lesser Spell Mantle. Mestil's Acid Sheath.
6: Chain Lightning. Isaac's Greater Missile Storm. Undeath To Death.
7: Bigby's Grasping Hand. Finger Of Death. Shadow Shield.
8: Greater Sanctuary. Horrid Wilting. Sunburst.
9: Mordenkainen's Disjunction. Time Stop. Wail Of The Banshee.

Recommended Abilities: CON, CHA.

HP: 168 (base) + 400 (CON) + 40 (feats) = 608

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Sorcerer(38), Paladin(1), Rogue(1), Gnome

STR: 6
DEX: 8
CON: 18
WIS: 8
INT: 12
CHA: 18 (38)

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01: Sorcerer(1): Silent Spell
02: Sorcerer(2)
03: Sorcerer(3): Extend Spell
04: Sorcerer(4): CHA+1, (CHA=19)
05: Sorcerer(5)
06: Sorcerer(6): Empower Spell
07: Sorcerer(7)
08: Sorcerer(8): CHA+1, (CHA=20)
09: Sorcerer(9): Spell Focus: Necromancy
10: Sorcerer(10)
11: Sorcerer(11)
12: Sorcerer(12): CHA+1, Greater Spell Focus: Necromancy, (CHA=21)
13: Sorcerer(13)
14: Sorcerer(14)
15: Sorcerer(15): Maximize Spell
16: Sorcerer(16): CHA+1, (CHA=22)
17: Sorcerer(17)
18: Sorcerer(18): Toughness
19: Paladin(1)
20: Rogue(1): CHA+1, (CHA=23)
21: Sorcerer(19): Epic Skill Focus: Concentration
22: Sorcerer(20)
23: Sorcerer(21)
24: Sorcerer(22): CHA+1, Epic Spell: Dragon Knight, (CHA=24)
25: Sorcerer(23): Epic Spell Focus: Necromancy
26: Sorcerer(24)
27: Sorcerer(25): Great Charisma I, (CHA=25)
28: Sorcerer(26): CHA+1, Great Charisma II, (CHA=27)
29: Sorcerer(27)
30: Sorcerer(28): Great Charisma III, (CHA=28)
31: Sorcerer(29): Great Charisma IV, (CHA=29)
32: Sorcerer(30): CHA+1, (CHA=30)
33: Sorcerer(31): Great Charisma V, (CHA=31)
34: Sorcerer(32): Great Charisma VI, (CHA=32)
35: Sorcerer(33)
36: Sorcerer(34): CHA+1, Great Charisma VII, (CHA=34)
37: Sorcerer(35): Great Charisma VIII, (CHA=35)
38: Sorcerer(36)
39: Sorcerer(37): Great Charisma IX, (CHA=36)
40: Sorcerer(38): CHA+1, Great Charisma X, (CHA=38)

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Concentration 43(59), Disable Trap 1(2), Lore 24(25), Open Lock 1(0), Pick Pocket 1(0), Set Trap 1(0), Spellcraft 24(25), Tumble 20(19), UMD 20(34)

01: Concentration(4), Spellcraft(4), Save(4), 
02: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(5), 
03: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(6), 
04: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(7), 
05: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(8), 
06: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(9), 
07: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(10), 
08: Concentration(1), Save(12), 
09: Concentration(1), Save(14), 
10: Concentration(1), Save(16), 
11: Concentration(1), Save(18), 
12: Concentration(1), Save(20), 
13: Concentration(1), Save(22), 
14: Concentration(1), Save(24), 
15: Concentration(1), Save(26), 
16: Concentration(1), Save(28), 
17: Concentration(1), Save(30), 
18: Concentration(1), Save(32), 
19: Save(35), 
20: Disable Trap(1), Open Lock(1), Pick Pocket(1), Set Trap(1), Tumble(20), UMD(20), 
21: Spellcraft(3), 
22: Spellcraft(3), 
23: Spellcraft(3), 
24: Spellcraft(3), 
25: Concentration(3), 
26: Concentration(3), 
27: Concentration(3), 
28: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(2), 
29: Concentration(1), Lore(2), 
30: Concentration(1), Lore(2), 
31: Concentration(1), Lore(2), 
32: Concentration(1), Lore(2), 
33: Concentration(1), Lore(2), 
34: Concentration(1), Lore(2), 
35: Concentration(1), Lore(2), 
36: Concentration(1), Lore(2), 
37: Concentration(1), Lore(2), 
38: Concentration(1), Lore(2), 
39: Concentration(1), Lore(2), 
40: Concentration(1), Lore(2), 
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Re: Recommended PvM Builds

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Mage - Wizard 38 / Ranger 1 / Rogue 1

This build is a DC Wizard focused on conjuration, enchantment, and necromancy.

You can choose a spell school for extra slots but I recommend being a generalist.

Recommended Abilities: CON, INT.

HP: 168 (base) + 400 (CON) + 40 (feats) = 608

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Wizard(38), Ranger(1), Rogue(1), Gnome

STR: 10
DEX: 8
CON: 18
WIS: 8
INT: 18 (38)
CHA: 8

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01: Wizard(1): Silent Spell
02: Wizard(2)
03: Wizard(3): Spell Focus: Enchantment
04: Wizard(4): INT+1, (INT=19)
05: Wizard(5): Extend Spell
06: Wizard(6): Greater Spell Focus: Enchantment
07: Wizard(7)
08: Wizard(8): INT+1, (INT=20)
09: Wizard(9): Empower Spell
10: Wizard(10): Spell Focus: Necromancy
11: Wizard(11)
12: Wizard(12): INT+1, Greater Spell Focus: Necromancy, (INT=21)
13: Wizard(13)
14: Wizard(14)
15: Wizard(15): Maximize Spell, Spell Focus: Conjuration
16: Wizard(16): INT+1, (INT=22)
17: Wizard(17)
18: Ranger(1): Toughness, Greater Spell Focus: Conjuration
19: Wizard(18)
20: Wizard(19): INT+1, (INT=23)
21: Wizard(20): Great Intelligence I, Great Intelligence II, (INT=25)
22: Wizard(21)
23: Wizard(22)
24: Wizard(23): INT+1, Great Intelligence III, Great Intelligence IV, (INT=28)
25: Wizard(24)
26: Wizard(25)
27: Wizard(26): Great Intelligence V, Great Intelligence VI, (INT=30)
28: Wizard(27): INT+1, (INT=31)
29: Wizard(28)
30: Wizard(29): Great Intelligence VII, Great Intelligence VIII, (INT=33)
31: Wizard(30)
32: Wizard(31): INT+1, (INT=34)
33: Wizard(32): Great Intelligence IX, Great Intelligence X, (INT=36)
34: Wizard(33)
35: Wizard(34)
36: Wizard(35): INT+1, Epic Skill Focus: Concentration, Epic Spell: Dragon Knight, (INT=37)
37: Wizard(36)
38: Wizard(37)
39: Rogue(1): Epic Spell Focus: Necromancy
40: Wizard(38): INT+1, Epic Spell Focus: Enchantment, (INT=38)

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Animal Empathy 1(0), Appraise 42(56), Concentration 43(59), Disable Trap 42(58), Lore 35(49), Open Lock 42(41), Pick Pocket 1(0), Search 42(56), Set Trap 5(6), Spellcraft 40(54), Spot 42(45), Tumble 40(39), UMD 41(40)

01: Concentration(4), Lore(4), Spellcraft(4), Save(12), 
02: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(15), 
03: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(18), 
04: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(21), 
05: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(24), 
06: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(27), 
07: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(30), 
08: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(34), 
09: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(38), 
10: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(42), 
11: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(46), 
12: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(50), 
13: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(54), 
14: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(58), 
15: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(62), 
16: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(67), 
17: Concentration(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(72), 
18: Animal Empathy(1), Concentration(1), Lore(1), Search(21), Set Trap(5), Spot(21), Save(32), 
19: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(2), Save(37), 
20: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(43), 
21: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(49), 
22: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(56), 
23: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(63), 
24: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(71), 
25: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(80), 
26: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(89), 
27: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(98), 
28: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(108), 
29: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(118), 
30: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(128), 
31: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(139), 
32: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(151), 
33: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(163), 
34: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(176), 
35: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(189), 
36: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(202), 
37: Concentration(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(215), 
38: Concentration(1), Save(229), 
39: Appraise(42), Disable Trap(42), Open Lock(42), Pick Pocket(1), Search(21), Spot(21), Tumble(40), UMD(41), 
40: Concentration(2), Lore(14), 
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Re: Recommended PvM Builds

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Melee DPS - Fighter 12 / Weapon Master 25 / Paladin 3

This build is a dual-wielding melee DPS build with Divine Might.

If you don't want to use an exotic weapon, rearrange your pre-epic feats and swap Weapon Proficiency (Exotic) with Toughness or Weapon Specialization.

Recommended Abilities: STR, CON, CHA.

AB: 30 (BAB) + 17 (STR) + 4 (feats) + 6 (WM bonus) + 20 (AB bonus) - 2 (dual-wielding) = +75
HP: 400 (base) + 200 (CON) + 20 (feats) = 620

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Fighter(12), Weapon Master(25), Paladin(3), Human

STR: 16 (32)
DEX: 15
CON: 8
WIS: 8
INT: 14
CHA: 14

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01: Fighter(1): Dodge, Expertise, Power Attack
02: Fighter(2): Weapon Proficiency Exotic
03: Fighter(3): Weapon Focus: Kukri
04: Fighter(4): STR+1, Mobility, (STR=17)
05: Fighter(5)
06: Fighter(6): Spring Attack, Whirlwind Attack
07: Weapon Master(1): Weapon of Choice: Kukri
08: Weapon Master(2): STR+1, (STR=18)
09: Weapon Master(3): Improved Critical: Kukri
10: Weapon Master(4)
11: Weapon Master(5)
12: Weapon Master(6): STR+1, Two-Weapon Fighting, (STR=19)
13: Weapon Master(7)
14: Fighter(7)
15: Fighter(8): Ambidexterity, Improved Two-Weapon Fighting
16: Paladin(1): STR+1, (STR=20)
17: Paladin(2)
18: Paladin(3): Divine Might
19: Weapon Master(8)
20: Weapon Master(9): STR+1, (STR=21)
21: Weapon Master(10): Blind Fight
22: Weapon Master(11)
23: Weapon Master(12)
24: Weapon Master(13): STR+1, Great Strength I, Epic Weapon Focus: Kukri, (STR=23)
25: Weapon Master(14)
26: Weapon Master(15)
27: Weapon Master(16): Great Strength II, Epic Prowess, (STR=24)
28: Fighter(9): STR+1, (STR=25)
29: Fighter(10): Cleave
30: Fighter(11): Great Strength III, (STR=26)
31: Fighter(12): Great Cleave
32: Weapon Master(17): STR+1, (STR=27)
33: Weapon Master(18): Great Strength IV, (STR=28)
34: Weapon Master(19): Overwhelming Critical: Kukri
35: Weapon Master(20)
36: Weapon Master(21): STR+1, Great Strength V, (STR=30)
37: Weapon Master(22): Devastating Critical: Kukri
38: Weapon Master(23)
39: Weapon Master(24): Great Strength VI, (STR=31)
40: Weapon Master(25): STR+1, Epic Toughness I, (STR=32)

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Disable Trap 1(3), Discipline 43(54), Intimidate 4(6), Lore 29(31), Open Lock 1(3), Pick Pocket 1(3), Search 21(23), Set Trap 1(3), Spellcraft 21(23), Spot 43(42)

01: Disable Trap(1), Discipline(4), Lore(4), Open Lock(1), Pick Pocket(1), Set Trap(1), Spellcraft(2), 
02: Discipline(1), Intimidate(2), 
03: Discipline(1), Intimidate(1), Spellcraft(1), 
04: Discipline(1), Save(4), 
05: Discipline(1), Intimidate(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(4), 
06: Discipline(1), Save(8), 
07: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(10), 
08: Discipline(1), Lore(3), Spot(1), 
09: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
10: Discipline(1), Lore(3), Spot(1), 
11: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
12: Discipline(1), Lore(3), Spot(1), 
13: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
14: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Search(1), Save(1), 
15: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Search(1), Spellcraft(1), 
16: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Search(1), Save(1), 
17: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(2), 
18: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Save(5), 
19: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(6), 
20: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Search(1), Spot(1), 
21: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
22: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Search(1), Spot(1), 
23: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
24: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Search(1), Spot(1), 
25: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
26: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Search(1), Spot(1), 
27: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(1), 
28: Discipline(1), Search(2), Save(1), 
29: Discipline(1), Search(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
30: Discipline(1), Search(2), Save(1), 
31: Discipline(1), Search(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(1), 
32: Discipline(1), Spot(5), 
33: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(1), 
34: Discipline(1), Search(2), Spot(1), 
35: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(1), 
36: Discipline(1), Search(2), Spot(1), 
37: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(1), 
38: Discipline(1), Search(2), Spot(1), 
39: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(1), 
40: Discipline(1), Search(2), Spot(1), 
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Re: Recommended PvM Builds

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Melee DPS - Fighter 12 / Weapon Master 25 / Rogue 3

This build is a single-wielding melee DPS build.

If you want to use an exotic weapon, swap Weapon Focus and Knockdown with Weapon Proficiency (Exotic) and Weapon Focus respectively.

Fighter 12 / Weapon Master 25 / Assassin 3 is an alternative melee DPS build that swaps Evasion for 1d3 unblockable acid damage.
Fighter 10 / Weapon Master 28 / Rogue 2, Fighter 11 / Weapon Master 28 / Rogue 1, and Fighter 14 / Weapon Master 25 / Rogue 1 are alternative level spreads for similar builds.

Recommended Abilities: STR, CON.

AB: 30 (BAB) + 18 (STR) + 4 (feats) + 6 (WM bonus) + 20 (AB bonus) = +78
HP: 388 (base) + 320 (CON) + 60 (feats) = 768

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Fighter(12), Weapon Master(25), Rogue(3), Human

STR: 17 (34)
DEX: 13
CON: 14
WIS: 8
INT: 14
CHA: 8

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01: Fighter(1): Dodge, Expertise, Mobility
02: Fighter(2): Weapon Focus: Rapier
03: Fighter(3): Knockdown
04: Fighter(4): STR+1, Weapon Specialization: Rapier, (STR=18)
05: Fighter(5)
06: Fighter(6): Spring Attack, Whirlwind Attack
07: Weapon Master(1): Weapon of Choice: Rapier
08: Weapon Master(2): STR+1, (STR=19)
09: Weapon Master(3): Improved Critical: Rapier
10: Weapon Master(4)
11: Weapon Master(5)
12: Weapon Master(6): STR+1, Power Attack, (STR=20)
13: Weapon Master(7)
14: Fighter(7)
15: Fighter(8): Cleave, Great Cleave
16: Fighter(9): STR+1, (STR=21)
17: Fighter(10): Blind Fight
18: Weapon Master(8): Toughness
19: Weapon Master(9)
20: Weapon Master(10): STR+1, (STR=22)
21: Rogue(1): Great Strength I, (STR=23)
22: Weapon Master(11)
23: Rogue(2)
24: Weapon Master(12): STR+1, Great Strength II, (STR=25)
25: Weapon Master(13): Epic Weapon Focus: Rapier
26: Weapon Master(14)
27: Weapon Master(15): Great Strength III, (STR=26)
28: Weapon Master(16): STR+1, Epic Prowess, (STR=27)
29: Weapon Master(17)
30: Weapon Master(18): Great Strength IV, (STR=28)
31: Weapon Master(19): Overwhelming Critical: Rapier
32: Weapon Master(20): STR+1, (STR=29)
33: Weapon Master(21): Great Strength V, (STR=30)
34: Weapon Master(22): Devastating Critical: Rapier
35: Fighter(11)
36: Fighter(12): STR+1, Great Strength VI, Epic Weapon Specialization: Rapier, (STR=32)
37: Weapon Master(23)
38: Rogue(3)
39: Weapon Master(24): Great Strength VII, (STR=33)
40: Weapon Master(25): STR+1, Epic Toughness I, (STR=34)

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Disable Trap 1(3), Discipline 43(55), Intimidate 4(3), Lore 21(23), Open Lock 1(2), Pick Pocket 1(2), Search 31(33), Set Trap 1(2), Spellcraft 21(23), Spot 43(42), UMD 41(40)

01: Discipline(4), Intimidate(2), Lore(4), Spellcraft(2), Save(4), 
02: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Save(7), 
03: Discipline(1), Intimidate(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(6), 
04: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Save(9), 
05: Discipline(1), Intimidate(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(8), 
06: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Save(11), 
07: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(10), Save(2), 
08: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spot(1), Save(4), 
09: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(4), 
10: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spot(1), Save(6), 
11: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(6), 
12: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spot(1), Save(8), 
13: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(8), 
14: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Save(11), 
15: Discipline(1), Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(12), 
16: Discipline(1), Save(16), 
17: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(18), 
18: Discipline(1), Spot(5), Save(17), 
19: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(18), 
20: Discipline(1), Spot(1), Save(21), 
21: Disable Trap(1), Open Lock(1), Pick Pocket(1), Search(1), Set Trap(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), UMD(24), 
22: Discipline(2), Spot(1), Save(2), 
23: Search(8), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), UMD(2), 
24: Discipline(2), Spot(1), Save(2), 
25: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(3), 
26: Discipline(1), Spot(1), Save(6), 
27: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(7), 
28: Discipline(1), Spot(1), Save(10), 
29: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(11), 
30: Discipline(1), Spot(1), Save(14), 
31: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(15), 
32: Discipline(1), Spot(1), Save(18), 
33: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(19), 
34: Discipline(1), Spot(1), Save(22), 
35: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Save(24), 
36: Discipline(1), Save(28), 
37: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(3), Save(27), 
38: Search(22), Spot(1), UMD(15), 
39: Discipline(2), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
40: Discipline(1), Lore(3), Spot(1), 
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Re: Recommended PvM Builds

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Melee DPS - Monk 6 / Assassin 24 / Blackguard 10

This build is a dual-kama-wielding melee DPS build with Divine Might.

Recommended Abilities: STR, CON, CHA.

AB: 27 (BAB) + 16 (STR) + 4 (feats) + 20 (AB bonus) - 2 (dual-wielding) = +65
HP: 292 (base) + 200 (CON) = 492

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Monk(6), Assassin(24), Blackguard(10), Human

STR: 18 (30)
DEX: 15 (16)
CON: 8
WIS: 8
INT: 8
CHA: 14

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01: Monk(1): Ambidexterity, Two-Weapon Fighting
02: Monk(2)
03: Monk(3): Weapon Focus: Kama
04: Monk(4): STR+1, (STR=19)
05: Monk(5)
06: Assassin(1): Blind Fight
07: Monk(6)
08: Assassin(2): STR+1, (STR=20)
09: Assassin(3): Power Attack
10: Blackguard(1)
11: Blackguard(2)
12: Blackguard(3): STR+1, Improved Two-Weapon Fighting, (STR=21)
13: Blackguard(4)
14: Blackguard(5)
15: Blackguard(6): Improved Critical: Kama
16: Blackguard(7): STR+1, (STR=22)
17: Blackguard(8)
18: Blackguard(9): Divine Might
19: Blackguard(10)
20: Assassin(4): STR+1, (STR=23)
21: Assassin(5): Epic Weapon Focus: Kama
22: Assassin(6)
23: Assassin(7)
24: Assassin(8): STR+1, Epic Prowess, (STR=24)
25: Assassin(9)
26: Assassin(10)
27: Assassin(11): Great Cleave
28: Assassin(12): STR+1, (STR=25)
29: Assassin(13)
30: Assassin(14): Overwhelming Critical: Kama, Great Dexterity I, (DEX=16)
31: Assassin(15)
32: Assassin(16): STR+1, (STR=26)
33: Assassin(17): Devastating Critical: Kama
34: Assassin(18): Improved Sneak Attack I
35: Assassin(19)
36: Assassin(20): STR+1, Great Strength I, (STR=28)
37: Assassin(21)
38: Assassin(22): Improved Sneak Attack II
39: Assassin(23): Great Strength II, (STR=29)
40: Assassin(24): STR+1, (STR=30)

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Disable Trap 1(0), Hide 8(11), Lore 24(23), Move Silently 8(11), Open Lock 1(4), Pick Pocket 1(4), Search 19(18), Set Trap 1(4), Spellcraft 21(20), Tumble 15(18), UMD 32(34)

01: Hide(4), Move Silently(4), Spellcraft(1), Tumble(4), Save(2), 
02: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Tumble(1), Save(3), 
03: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(5), 
04: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(7), 
05: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(9), 
06: Disable Trap(1), Open Lock(1), Pick Pocket(1), Set Trap(1), UMD(9), 
07: Tumble(4), 
08: Tumble(2), UMD(2), 
09: Spellcraft(1), Tumble(1), UMD(1), 
10: Spellcraft(1), 
11: Spellcraft(1), 
12: Spellcraft(1), 
13: Spellcraft(1), 
14: Spellcraft(1), 
15: Save(2), 
16: Save(4), 
17: Save(6), 
18: Save(8), 
19: Save(10), 
20: Tumble(3), UMD(11), 
21: Spellcraft(1), UMD(1), Save(1), 
22: Spellcraft(2), UMD(1), 
23: Spellcraft(1), UMD(1), Save(1), 
24: Spellcraft(2), UMD(1), 
25: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), UMD(1), 
26: Lore(3), UMD(1), 
27: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), UMD(1), 
28: Lore(3), UMD(1), 
29: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), UMD(1), 
30: Lore(4), 
31: Lore(2), Spellcraft(1), 
32: Lore(4), 
33: Lore(2), Spellcraft(1), 
34: Lore(3), Search(1), 
35: Search(2), Spellcraft(1), 
36: Search(4), 
37: Search(2), Spellcraft(1), 
38: Search(4), 
39: Search(2), Spellcraft(1), 
40: Search(4), 
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Re: Recommended PvM Builds

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Melee DPS - Ranger 35 / Blackguard 4 / Monk 1

This build is a dual-kama-wielding melee DPS build with Divine Might.
This build has room for 10 Favored Enemies, I recommend choosing Outsiders and Undead.

Recommended Abilities: STR, CON, CHA.

AB: 30 (BAB) + 17 (STR) + 4 (feats) + 20 (AB bonus) + 2 (Bane Of Enemies) - 2 (dual-wielding) = +71
HP: 398 (base) + 280 (CON) = 678

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Ranger(35), Blackguard(4), Monk(1), Human

STR: 17 (32)
DEX: 8
CON: 12
WIS: 11
INT: 8
CHA: 16

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01: Ranger(1): Power Attack, Cleave, Favored Enemy I
02: Ranger(2)
03: Ranger(3): Weapon Proficiency Exotic
04: Ranger(4): STR+1, (STR=18)
05: Ranger(5): Favored Enemy II
06: Ranger(6): Weapon Focus: Kama
07: Ranger(7)
08: Ranger(8): STR+1, (STR=19)
09: Ranger(9): Improved Critical: Kama
10: Blackguard(1)
11: Blackguard(2)
12: Blackguard(3): STR+1, Divine Might, (STR=20)
13: Ranger(10): Favored Enemy III
14: Ranger(11)
15: Ranger(12): Blind Fight
16: Ranger(13): STR+1, (STR=21)
17: Ranger(14)
18: Ranger(15): Great Cleave, Favored Enemy IV
19: Blackguard(4)
20: Ranger(16): STR+1, (STR=22)
21: Monk(1): Great Strength I, (STR=23)
22: Ranger(17)
23: Ranger(18)
24: Ranger(19): STR+1, Overwhelming Critical: Kama, (STR=24)
25: Ranger(20): Epic Weapon Focus: Kama
26: Ranger(21)
27: Ranger(22): Great Strength II, (STR=25)
28: Ranger(23): STR+1, Bane of Enemies, (STR=26)
29: Ranger(24)
30: Ranger(25): Devastating Critical: Kama, Epic Prowess
31: Ranger(26): Favored Enemy V
32: Ranger(27): STR+1, (STR=27)
33: Ranger(28): Great Strength III, (STR=28)
34: Ranger(29): Favored Enemy VI
35: Ranger(30): Favored Enemy VII
36: Ranger(31): STR+1, Great Strength IV, (STR=30)
37: Ranger(32): Favored Enemy VIII
38: Ranger(33)
39: Ranger(34): Great Strength V, (STR=31)
40: Ranger(35): STR+1, Favored Enemy IX, Favored Enemy X, (STR=32)

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Animal Empathy 1(4), Disable Trap 1(0), Hide 5(4), Lore 24(23), Open Lock 1(0), Pick Pocket 1(0), Search 22(21), Set Trap 1(0), Spellcraft 21(20), Spot 43(43), Tumble 20(19)

01: Animal Empathy(1), Disable Trap(1), Open Lock(1), Pick Pocket(1), Set Trap(1), Spellcraft(2), Spot(4), 
02: Lore(3), Spot(1), 
03: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
04: Lore(3), Spot(1), 
05: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
06: Hide(3), Spot(1), 
07: Hide(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
08: Hide(1), Spot(1), Save(2), 
09: Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(3), 
10: Save(5), 
11: Spellcraft(1), Save(5), 
12: Save(7), 
13: Spellcraft(1), Spot(4), Save(5), 
14: Spot(1), Save(8), 
15: Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(9), 
16: Spot(1), Save(12), 
17: Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(13), 
18: Spot(1), Save(16), 
19: Spellcraft(1), Save(16), 
20: Spot(2), Save(18), 
21: Spellcraft(1), Tumble(20), 
22: Lore(2), Spot(2), 
23: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
24: Lore(3), Spot(1), 
25: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
26: Lore(3), Spot(1), 
27: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
28: Lore(3), Spot(1), 
29: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
30: Lore(1), Search(2), Spot(1), 
31: Search(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
32: Search(3), Spot(1), 
33: Search(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
34: Search(3), Spot(1), 
35: Search(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
36: Search(3), Spot(1), 
37: Search(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
38: Search(3), Spot(1), 
39: Search(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
40: Search(3), Spot(1), 
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Re: Recommended PvM Builds

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Melee DPS - Ranger 30 / Purple Dragon Knight 5 / Harper Scout 5

This build is a dual-wielding melee DPS build.
This build has room for 9 Favored Enemies, I recommend choosing Outsiders and Undead.

Be aware that the Favored Enemies chosen on Harper Scout levels will only take 2 bonus damage per hit as opposed to the 7 bonus damage per hit for Favored Enemies chosen on Ranger levels.
Both the bonus AB and bonus damage from Bane Of Enemies will apply to Favored Enemies chosen on Harper Scout levels.

If you don't want to use an exotic weapon, rearrange your pre-epic feats and swap Weapon Proficiency (Exotic) with Toughness.

Recommended Abilities: STR, CON.

AB: 30 (base) + 17 (STR) + 4 (feats) + 20 (AB bonus) + 2 (Bane Of Enemies) - 2 (dual-wielding) = +71
HP: 380 (base) + 320 (CON) = 700

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Ranger(30), Purple Dragon Knight(5), Harper Scout(5), Half-Orc

STR: 20 (32)
DEX: 8
CON: 14
WIS: 12
INT: 10
CHA: 6

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01: Ranger(1): Power Attack, Favored Enemy I
02: Ranger(2)
03: Ranger(3): Weapon Proficiency Exotic
04: Ranger(4): STR+1, (STR=21)
05: Ranger(5): Favored Enemy II
06: Ranger(6): Weapon Focus: Kukri
07: Ranger(7)
08: Ranger(8): STR+1, (STR=22)
09: Ranger(9): Mounted Combat
10: Purple Dragon Knight(1)
11: Purple Dragon Knight(2)
12: Purple Dragon Knight(3): STR+1, Improved Critical: Kukri, (STR=23)
13: Purple Dragon Knight(4)
14: Ranger(10): Favored Enemy III
15: Ranger(11): Iron Will
16: Ranger(12): STR+1, (STR=24)
17: Ranger(13)
18: Ranger(14): Alertness
19: Ranger(15): Favored Enemy IV
20: Ranger(16): STR+1, (STR=25)
21: Ranger(17): Blind Fight
22: Harper Scout(1): Favored Enemy V
23: Ranger(18)
24: Ranger(19): STR+1, Cleave, (STR=26)
25: Ranger(20): Epic Weapon Focus: Kukri
26: Ranger(21)
27: Ranger(22): Great Cleave
28: Ranger(23): STR+1, Bane of Enemies, (STR=27)
29: Harper Scout(2)
30: Harper Scout(3): Overwhelming Critical: Kukri
31: Harper Scout(4)
32: Harper Scout(5): STR+1, Favored Enemy VI, (STR=28)
33: Purple Dragon Knight(5): Devastating Critical: Kukri
34: Ranger(24)
35: Ranger(25): Epic Prowess
36: Ranger(26): STR+1, Great Strength I, Favored Enemy VII, (STR=30)
37: Ranger(27)
38: Ranger(28)
39: Ranger(29): Great Strength II, Favored Enemy VIII, (STR=31)
40: Ranger(30): STR+1, Favored Enemy IX, (STR=32)

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Animal Empathy 1(-1), Disable Trap 1(1), Discipline 4(15), Intimidate 1(-1), Listen 2(5), Lore 22(27), Open Lock 1(0), Persuade 8(6), Pick Pocket 1(0), Search 4(4), Set Trap 1(0), Spellcraft 21(21), Spot 43(46), Tumble 25(24), Ride 2(1)

01: Animal Empathy(1), Disable Trap(1), Listen(2), Open Lock(1), Set Trap(1), Spellcraft(2), Spot(4), 
02: Lore(3), Spot(1), 
03: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
04: Lore(2), Search(1), Spot(1), 
05: Search(2), Spellcraft(1), 
06: Discipline(2), Search(1), Ride(1), 
07: Spellcraft(1), Ride(1), Save(1), 
08: Intimidate(1), Persuade(1), Save(1), 
09: Spellcraft(1), Save(3), 
10: Persuade(5), 
11: Spellcraft(1), 
12: Persuade(2), 
13: Spellcraft(1), 
14: Discipline(2), Save(2), 
15: Spellcraft(1), Save(4), 
16: Save(8), 
17: Spellcraft(1), Save(10), 
18: Save(14), 
19: Spellcraft(1), Save(16), 
20: Save(20), 
21: Spellcraft(1), Save(22), 
22: Pick Pocket(1), Tumble(25), 
23: Spellcraft(1), Spot(2), 
24: Spot(4), 
25: Spellcraft(1), Spot(2), 
26: Spot(4), 
27: Spellcraft(1), Spot(2), 
28: Spot(4), 
29: Lore(2), Spellcraft(1), 
30: Lore(2), Save(2), 
31: Spellcraft(1), Save(4), 
32: Save(8), 
33: Spellcraft(1), Save(8), 
34: Spot(12), 
35: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
36: Lore(3), Spot(1), 
37: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
38: Lore(3), Spot(1), 
39: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
40: Lore(3), Spot(1), 
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Re: Recommended PvM Builds

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Ranged DPS - Ranger 30 / Purple Dragon Knight 5 / Harper Scout 5

This build is a ranged DPS build.
This build has room for 7 Favored Enemies, I recommend choosing Outsiders and Undead.

Recommended Abilities: STR, DEX, CON.

AB: 30 (BAB) + 20 (DEX) + 4 (feats) + 20 (AB bonus) + 2 (Bane Of Enemies) = +76
HP: 380 (base) + 280 (CON) = 660

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Ranger(30), Purple Dragon Knight(5), Harper Scout(5), Elf

STR: 10
DEX: 20 (38)
CON: 12
WIS: 12
INT: 10
CHA: 8

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01: Ranger(1): Point Blank Shot, Favored Enemy I
02: Ranger(2)
03: Ranger(3): Rapid Shot
04: Ranger(4): DEX+1, (DEX=21)
05: Ranger(5): Favored Enemy II
06: Ranger(6): Mounted Combat
07: Purple Dragon Knight(1)
08: Purple Dragon Knight(2): DEX+1, (DEX=22)
09: Purple Dragon Knight(3): Weapon Focus: Longbow
10: Purple Dragon Knight(4)
11: Ranger(7)
12: Ranger(8): DEX+1, Improved Critical: Longbow, (DEX=23)
13: Ranger(9)
14: Ranger(10): Favored Enemy III
15: Ranger(11): Iron Will
16: Ranger(12): DEX+1, (DEX=24)
17: Ranger(13)
18: Ranger(14): Alertness
19: Ranger(15): Favored Enemy IV
20: Ranger(16): DEX+1, (DEX=25)
21: Harper Scout(1): Blind Fight, Great Dexterity I, (DEX=26)
22: Ranger(17)
23: Ranger(18)
24: Ranger(19): DEX+1, Great Dexterity II, (DEX=28)
25: Ranger(20): Epic Weapon Focus: Longbow
26: Ranger(21)
27: Ranger(22): Great Dexterity III, (DEX=29)
28: Ranger(23): DEX+1, Bane of Enemies, (DEX=30)
29: Harper Scout(2)
30: Harper Scout(3): Great Dexterity IV, (DEX=31)
31: Harper Scout(4)
32: Harper Scout(5): DEX+1, Great Dexterity V, (DEX=33)
33: Purple Dragon Knight(5): Great Dexterity VI, (DEX=34)
34: Ranger(24)
35: Ranger(25): Epic Prowess
36: Ranger(26): DEX+1, Great Dexterity VII, Favored Enemy V, (DEX=36)
37: Ranger(27)
38: Ranger(28)
39: Ranger(29): Great Dexterity VIII, Favored Enemy VI, (DEX=37)
40: Ranger(30): DEX+1, Favored Enemy VII, (DEX=38)

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Animal Empathy 1(0), Disable Trap 1(1), Discipline 4(4), Intimidate 1(0), Listen 2(7), Lore 18(23), Open Lock 1(15), Persuade 8(7), Pick Pocket 1(15), Search 28(30), Set Trap 1(15), Spellcraft 21(21), Spot 43(48), Tumble 5(19), Ride 2(16)

01: Animal Empathy(1), Disable Trap(1), Listen(2), Open Lock(1), Set Trap(1), Spellcraft(2), Spot(4), 
02: Spot(1), Ride(2), Save(1), 
03: Persuade(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
04: Intimidate(1), Spot(1), Save(1), 
05: Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(2), 
06: Spot(1), Save(5), 
07: Persuade(5), Spellcraft(1), 
08: Persuade(2), 
09: Spellcraft(1), 
10: Save(2), 
11: Spellcraft(1), Spot(4), 
12: Lore(2), Spot(2), 
13: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
14: Lore(3), Spot(1), 
15: Search(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
16: Search(3), Spot(1), 
17: Discipline(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
18: Discipline(3), Spot(1), 
19: Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(1), 
20: Spot(1), Save(4), 
21: Pick Pocket(1), Spellcraft(1), Tumble(5), 
22: Lore(2), Spot(2), 
23: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
24: Lore(3), Spot(1), 
25: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
26: Lore(3), Spot(1), 
27: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
28: Lore(1), Search(2), Spot(1), 
29: Spellcraft(1), Save(2), 
30: Save(6), 
31: Spellcraft(1), Save(8), 
32: Save(12), 
33: Spellcraft(1), Save(12), 
34: Search(10), Spot(6), 
35: Search(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
36: Search(3), Spot(1), 
37: Search(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
38: Search(3), Spot(1), 
39: Search(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), 
40: Search(3), Spot(1), 
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Re: Recommended PvM Builds

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Ranged DPS - Sorcerer 2 / Paladin 8 / Arcane Archer 30

This build is a ranged DPS build with Divine Might.

You can swap 1 STR for 1 CON at character creation for an extra 40 HP.

Recommended Abilities: STR, DEX, CON, CHA.

AB: 29 (BAB) + 11 (DEX) + 4 (feats) + 15 (AA bonus) + 20 (AB bonus) = +79
HP: 328 (base) + 200 (CON) = 528

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Sorcerer(2), Paladin(8), Arcane Archer(30), Elf

STR: 14
DEX: 17 (20)
CON: 9
WIS: 8
INT: 8
CHA: 17 (34)

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01: Sorcerer(1): Point Blank Shot
02: Paladin(1)
03: Paladin(2): Rapid Shot
04: Paladin(3): CHA+1, (CHA=18)
05: Paladin(4)
06: Paladin(5): Weapon Focus: Longbow
07: Paladin(6)
08: Arcane Archer(1): CHA+1, (CHA=19)
09: Arcane Archer(2): Power Attack
10: Arcane Archer(3)
11: Arcane Archer(4)
12: Paladin(7): CHA+1, Divine Might, (CHA=20)
13: Arcane Archer(5)
14: Arcane Archer(6)
15: Arcane Archer(7): Improved Critical: Longbow
16: Arcane Archer(8): CHA+1, (CHA=21)
17: Arcane Archer(9)
18: Arcane Archer(10): Blind Fight
19: Paladin(8)
20: Sorcerer(2): CHA+1, (CHA=22)
21: Arcane Archer(11): Great Charisma I, (CHA=23)
22: Arcane Archer(12)
23: Arcane Archer(13)
24: Arcane Archer(14): CHA+1, Great Charisma II, Epic Weapon Focus: Longbow, (CHA=25)
25: Arcane Archer(15)
26: Arcane Archer(16)
27: Arcane Archer(17): Great Charisma III, (CHA=26)
28: Arcane Archer(18): CHA+1, Great Dexterity I, (DEX=18), (CHA=27)
29: Arcane Archer(19)
30: Arcane Archer(20): Great Charisma IV, (CHA=28)
31: Arcane Archer(21)
32: Arcane Archer(22): CHA+1, Epic Prowess, (CHA=29)
33: Arcane Archer(23): Great Charisma V, (CHA=30)
34: Arcane Archer(24)
35: Arcane Archer(25)
36: Arcane Archer(26): CHA+1, Great Charisma VI, Great Dexterity II, (DEX=19), (CHA=32)
37: Arcane Archer(27)
38: Arcane Archer(28)
39: Arcane Archer(29): Great Charisma VII, (CHA=33)
40: Arcane Archer(30): CHA+1, Great Dexterity III, (DEX=20), (CHA=34)

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Disable Trap 1(0), Lore 32(31), Open Lock 1(6), Pick Pocket 1(6), Set Trap 1(6), Spellcraft 23(22), Tumble 20(25)

01: Spellcraft(1), Tumble(1), Save(1), 
02: Open Lock(1), 
03: Save(1), 
04: Disable Trap(1), 
05: Save(1), 
06: Set Trap(1), 
07: Save(1), 
08: Pick Pocket(1), Tumble(1), 
09: Tumble(1), Save(1), 
10: Tumble(2), 
11: Tumble(1), Save(1), 
12: Save(2), 
13: Save(5), 
14: Save(8), 
15: Save(11), 
16: Save(14), 
17: Save(17), 
18: Save(20), 
19: Save(21), 
20: Spellcraft(22), 
21: Tumble(1), Save(1), 
22: Tumble(2), 
23: Tumble(1), Save(1), 
24: Tumble(2), 
25: Lore(1), Tumble(1), 
26: Lore(1), Tumble(1), 
27: Lore(1), Tumble(1), 
28: Lore(3), 
29: Lore(1), Tumble(1), 
30: Lore(3), 
31: Lore(1), Tumble(1), 
32: Lore(3), 
33: Lore(1), Tumble(1), 
34: Lore(3), 
35: Lore(1), Tumble(1), 
36: Lore(3), 
37: Lore(1), Tumble(1), 
38: Lore(3), 
39: Lore(3), 
40: Lore(3), 
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Re: Recommended PvM Builds

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Tank - Rogue 13 / Dwarven Defender 26 / Fighter 1

This build is a DR tank with Epic Dodge.

You can swap Great Fortitude, Lightning Reflexes, and Luck Of Heroes for other feats.

Recommended Abilities: DEX, CON.

AB: 27 (BAB) + 13 (DEX) + 20 (AB bonus) = +60
HP: 400 (base) + 520 (CON) + 40 (feats) = 960

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Rogue(13), Dwarven Defender(26), Fighter(1), Dwarf

STR: 8
DEX: 18 (25)
CON: 18 (24)
WIS: 8
INT: 12
CHA: 6

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01: Rogue(1): Luck of Heroes
02: Rogue(2)
03: Rogue(3): Weapon Finesse
04: Rogue(4): DEX+1, (DEX=19)
05: Rogue(5)
06: Rogue(6): Toughness
07: Rogue(7)
08: Rogue(8): DEX+1, (DEX=20)
09: Rogue(9): Dodge
10: Rogue(10): Improved Evasion
11: Dwarven Defender(1)
12: Dwarven Defender(2): CON+1, Great Fortitude, (CON=19)
13: Dwarven Defender(3)
14: Dwarven Defender(4)
15: Dwarven Defender(5): Lightning Reflexes
16: Dwarven Defender(6): CON+1, (CON=20)
17: Dwarven Defender(7)
18: Dwarven Defender(8): Blind Fight
19: Dwarven Defender(9)
20: Dwarven Defender(10): CON+1, (CON=21)
21: Rogue(11): Epic Damage Reduction I
22: Fighter(1): Epic Damage Reduction II
23: Dwarven Defender(11)
24: Dwarven Defender(12): DEX+1, Epic Damage Reduction III, (DEX=21)
25: Dwarven Defender(13)
26: Dwarven Defender(14): Epic Energy Resistance: Sonic I
27: Dwarven Defender(15): Great Dexterity I, (DEX=22)
28: Dwarven Defender(16): DEX+1, (DEX=23)
29: Dwarven Defender(17)
30: Dwarven Defender(18): Great Dexterity II, Epic Energy Resistance: Acid I, (DEX=24)
31: Rogue(12)
32: Dwarven Defender(19): CON+1, (CON=22)
33: Dwarven Defender(20): Epic Energy Resistance: Cold I
34: Dwarven Defender(21)
35: Dwarven Defender(22): Epic Energy Resistance: Fire I
36: Dwarven Defender(23): CON+1, Great Dexterity III, (DEX=25), (CON=23)
37: Dwarven Defender(24)
38: Dwarven Defender(25)
39: Rogue(13): Epic Dodge, Defensive Roll
40: Dwarven Defender(26): CON+1, Epic Energy Resistance: Electricity I, (CON=24)

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Disable Trap 1(2), Lore 20(23), Open Lock 1(8), Pick Pocket 1(8), Search 34(35), Set Trap 1(8), Spellcraft 21(22), Spot 43(42), Tumble 40(47), UMD 42(40)

01: Disable Trap(1), Lore(4), Open Lock(1), Pick Pocket(1), Search(4), Set Trap(1), Spellcraft(2), Spot(4), Tumble(4), UMD(4), Save(8), 
02: Lore(1), Search(1), Spot(1), Tumble(1), UMD(1), Save(12), 
03: Lore(1), Search(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Tumble(1), UMD(1), Save(14), 
04: Lore(1), Search(1), Spot(1), Tumble(1), UMD(1), Save(18), 
05: Lore(1), Search(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Tumble(1), UMD(1), Save(20), 
06: Lore(1), Search(1), Spot(1), Tumble(1), UMD(1), Save(24), 
07: Lore(1), Search(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Tumble(1), UMD(1), Save(26), 
08: Lore(1), Search(1), Spot(1), Tumble(1), UMD(1), Save(30), 
09: Lore(1), Search(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Tumble(1), UMD(1), Save(32), 
10: Lore(1), Search(1), Spot(1), Tumble(1), UMD(1), Save(36), 
11: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(35), 
12: Lore(1), Spot(1), Save(36), 
13: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(35), 
14: Lore(1), Spot(1), Save(36), 
15: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(35), 
16: Lore(1), Spot(1), Save(36), 
17: Lore(1), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(35), 
18: Spot(1), Save(37), 
19: Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(37), 
20: Spot(1), Save(39), 
21: Search(11), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Tumble(11), UMD(11), Save(12), 
22: Save(15), 
23: Spellcraft(1), Spot(2), Save(14), 
24: Spot(1), Save(16), 
25: Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(16), 
26: Spot(1), Save(18), 
27: Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(18), 
28: Spot(1), Save(20), 
29: Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(20), 
30: Spot(1), Save(22), 
31: Search(10), Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Tumble(8), UMD(10), 
32: Spot(1), Save(2), 
33: Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(2), 
34: Spot(1), Save(4), 
35: Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(4), 
36: Spot(1), Save(6), 
37: Spellcraft(1), Spot(1), Save(6), 
38: Save(9), 
39: Spellcraft(1), Tumble(8), UMD(8), 
40: Spot(3), 
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Re: Recommended PvM Builds

Post by bthorns »

This is an amazing amount of work and 4000% helpful for new and old players alike. Thank you so very much for taking the time to do all of this Yunim!

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