28 Point Druid [Archive] - Wizards Community

28 Point Druid [Archive] - Wizards Community

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The_Yellow_Dart_Swinger
12-20-03, 08:00 PM In our next campaign were using the 28 point buy system and I'm planning on being a Druid.

So what would be the best way to distribute the points? Also what kind of feats should I pick up using those points?

Our party is going to have a Monk, Ranger, Sorcerer, some sort of spontanious divine caster from the miniture's book, and a couple undecided.

Thanks.
Lord Likk
12-20-03, 08:27 PM which means you can specialize to the umpteenth degree, which is always nice.

what lvl are you starting at?

are you willing to rely on wild shape to be effective in combat?

do you want 9th lvl druid spells or does it not matter, as long as you're really good?
The_Yellow_Dart_Swinger
12-20-03, 10:14 PM were starting at lvl 1 and hnn, ninth level spells. Well I can go either way really, again, we got the arcane/divine caster so I figure spell wise I can be just support if needed, though having ninth would be cool, so really it's not to important too me at the moment.

With the wildshape at higher levels the Druid can hold his own during melee combat for the most part, but then again summon natures ally at higher levels would be neat too. So i'll leave it up to you guys k? :D
Lord Likk
12-21-03, 05:48 AM str 8
dex 8
con 16
int 10
wis 18
cha 8

race: human

feats
lvl1: spellcasting prodigy (drd), whatever
lvl3: favored of the companions
lvl6: natural spell
lvl9: extend spell
lvl12: persistent spell or track
lvl15: whichever you didn't take at lvl12
lvl18: whatever you want

you end up with, if my calculations are correct, +16 b/a, 7th lvl drd spells (which means you can make 3rd lvl ones persistent, and you've got energy immunity), wild shape as a 14th lvl drd (18 with an amulet of wild shaping).

the whatevers could very well be spell focus (conj) and augment summoning, or more metamagic feats to meet the prereqs for imp metamagic in epic lvls. take track as late as possible before you start in nature's warrior, unless you feel as though the party needs a tracker.
Lord Likk
12-21-03, 05:48 AM double post. i'll make the best out of it. with that build, you'll want to use spells to get by until you get wild shape, which means staying out of melee. use that massive party to your advantage; let them risk themselves until you can get away with it!1
RabidWeasel
12-21-03, 08:03 AM Playing a druid that doesn't get into melee seems like a waste to me :D

No matter what you do with your druid, make sure you know your spell list! In terms of spell selection, druids have few, but versatile effective options. Spells like creeping cold, flame stike, and arc of lightning let you play a blaster; animal growth, barkskin, and greater magic fang for a melee beast; you can summon unicorns for quick healing and backup in combat, etc.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
The_Yellow_Dart_Swinger 12-20-03, 08:00 PM	In our next campaign were using the 28 point buy system and I'm planning on being a Druid. So what would be the best way to distribute the points? Also what kind of feats should I pick up using those points? Our party is going to have a Monk, Ranger, Sorcerer, some sort of spontanious divine caster from the miniture's book, and a couple undecided. Thanks.
Lord Likk 12-20-03, 08:27 PM	which means you can specialize to the umpteenth degree, which is always nice. what lvl are you starting at? are you willing to rely on wild shape to be effective in combat? do you want 9th lvl druid spells or does it not matter, as long as you're really good?
The_Yellow_Dart_Swinger 12-20-03, 10:14 PM	were starting at lvl 1 and hnn, ninth level spells. Well I can go either way really, again, we got the arcane/divine caster so I figure spell wise I can be just support if needed, though having ninth would be cool, so really it's not to important too me at the moment. With the wildshape at higher levels the Druid can hold his own during melee combat for the most part, but then again summon natures ally at higher levels would be neat too. So i'll leave it up to you guys k? :D
Lord Likk 12-21-03, 05:48 AM	str 8 dex 8 con 16 int 10 wis 18 cha 8 race: human feats lvl1: spellcasting prodigy (drd), whatever lvl3: favored of the companions lvl6: natural spell lvl9: extend spell lvl12: persistent spell or track lvl15: whichever you didn't take at lvl12 lvl18: whatever you want you end up with, if my calculations are correct, +16 b/a, 7th lvl drd spells (which means you can make 3rd lvl ones persistent, and you've got energy immunity), wild shape as a 14th lvl drd (18 with an amulet of wild shaping). the whatevers could very well be spell focus (conj) and augment summoning, or more metamagic feats to meet the prereqs for imp metamagic in epic lvls. take track as late as possible before you start in nature's warrior, unless you feel as though the party needs a tracker.
Lord Likk 12-21-03, 05:48 AM	double post. i'll make the best out of it. with that build, you'll want to use spells to get by until you get wild shape, which means staying out of melee. use that massive party to your advantage; let them risk themselves until you can get away with it!1
RabidWeasel 12-21-03, 08:03 AM	Playing a druid that doesn't get into melee seems like a waste to me :D No matter what you do with your druid, make sure you know your spell list! In terms of spell selection, druids have few, but versatile effective options. Spells like creeping cold, flame stike, and arc of lightning let you play a blaster; animal growth, barkskin, and greater magic fang for a melee beast; you can summon unicorns for quick healing and backup in combat, etc.