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Help with level 12 druid please

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#1
winrod
Jul 04, 2009 22:02:54 Hello everyone,

I am about to start a new 3.5 campaign as a druid. We are starting at level 1 and will likely only get to level 12 to 15 max.

The rest of the party consists of a wizard, paladin and cleric.
I could end up playing the rogue instead of the druid.

All books except ToM and ToB, no psionics.

I have already rolled stats 18, 17, 16, 16, 14, 12
I would prefer to stay with halfling for flavor but, I am open to any race.

please help me with druid or rogue build.
Please recommend feats, please include why.
Any magic items that you think are a must have.
Spells as well by the level.

The campaign will have no dinosaurs in it so Fleshraker and the like are out as companions.

Please keep in mind we are going one level at a time and will max out near low teens.

Thank you in advance for your help.
#2
dandu
Jul 04, 2009 22:09:38 Take Natural Spell, Improved Natural Attack x2, Multiattack, Improved Multiattack, and whatever else you feel like.
#3
CantripN
Jul 04, 2009 22:16:27 Halfling Druid is actually decent with some of the Druid Sub. Levels in Races of the Wild. Strongheart Halfling is best, obviously.

Basics:
Feats:
1 - Greensinger Initiate
3 - Initiate of Nature
6 - Natural Spell
9 - Rashemi Elemental Summoning
12 - ???
15 - ???

Bold is the important part, the rest is just fun ideas. Consider Moonspeaker (adapted to a Halfling) or a Planar Shephard for PrCs.
#4
winrod
Jul 04, 2009 22:24:59 What book is greensinger initiate from?
#5
CantripN
Jul 04, 2009 22:39:28 ECS.
#6
dr_rocktopus
Jul 05, 2009 10:35:32 While normally I would recommend greenbound summoning, it doesn't stack up as well against Rashemi Elemental Summoning at higher levels. I'm going to go ahead and back cantrip up here.
#7
winrod
Jul 06, 2009 0:02:39 Greenbound is great at early levels though and the campaign will end in the low teens I am sure. What level does Rashemi become worthwhile?

Would this be reasonable?
1st Ashbound
1st Greenbound
3rd Natural spell
6th Extend
#8
dr_rocktopus
Jul 06, 2009 0:14:21 Right around 11th, actually. That's when it really starts to get applicable and also ridiculously funny.
#9
cru
Jul 06, 2009 2:25:18 Greenbound might be too good for a casual game, especially early.
Ashbound cannot be combined with halfling druid sub level in RotW (requires spontaneous SNA).
Greenbound is FR and Ashbound is Eberron.
The sub-levels in RotW are not very good. Definitely don't take the wild shape size nerf.
As your animal companion, consider Riding dog, trained for war. Have it wear barding.
Yondalla's sense (feat) - wisdom to initiative.
#10
emy
Jul 06, 2009 4:00:59
Greenbound is great at early levels though and the campaign will end in the low teens I am sure. What level does Rashemi become worthwhile?

Would this be reasonable?
1st Ashbound
1st Greenbound
3rd Natural spell
6th Extend

You can't take Natural Spell at level 3, because it has a prerequisite of Wild Shape. It's your 6th level feat. Always.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 winrod Jul 04, 2009 22:02:54	Hello everyone, I am about to start a new 3.5 campaign as a druid. We are starting at level 1 and will likely only get to level 12 to 15 max. The rest of the party consists of a wizard, paladin and cleric. I could end up playing the rogue instead of the druid. All books except ToM and ToB, no psionics. I have already rolled stats 18, 17, 16, 16, 14, 12 I would prefer to stay with halfling for flavor but, I am open to any race. please help me with druid or rogue build. Please recommend feats, please include why. Any magic items that you think are a must have. Spells as well by the level. The campaign will have no dinosaurs in it so Fleshraker and the like are out as companions. Please keep in mind we are going one level at a time and will max out near low teens. Thank you in advance for your help.
#2 dandu Jul 04, 2009 22:09:38	Take Natural Spell, Improved Natural Attack x2, Multiattack, Improved Multiattack, and whatever else you feel like.
#3 CantripN Jul 04, 2009 22:16:27	Halfling Druid is actually decent with some of the Druid Sub. Levels in Races of the Wild. Strongheart Halfling is best, obviously. Basics: Feats: 1 - Greensinger Initiate 3 - Initiate of Nature 6 - Natural Spell 9 - Rashemi Elemental Summoning 12 - ??? 15 - ??? Bold is the important part, the rest is just fun ideas. Consider Moonspeaker (adapted to a Halfling) or a Planar Shephard for PrCs.
#4 winrod Jul 04, 2009 22:24:59	What book is greensinger initiate from?
#5 CantripN Jul 04, 2009 22:39:28	ECS.
#6 dr_rocktopus Jul 05, 2009 10:35:32	While normally I would recommend greenbound summoning, it doesn't stack up as well against Rashemi Elemental Summoning at higher levels. I'm going to go ahead and back cantrip up here.
#7 winrod Jul 06, 2009 0:02:39	Greenbound is great at early levels though and the campaign will end in the low teens I am sure. What level does Rashemi become worthwhile? Would this be reasonable? 1st Ashbound 1st Greenbound 3rd Natural spell 6th Extend
#8 dr_rocktopus Jul 06, 2009 0:14:21	Right around 11th, actually. That's when it really starts to get applicable and also ridiculously funny.
#9 cru Jul 06, 2009 2:25:18	Greenbound might be too good for a casual game, especially early. Ashbound cannot be combined with halfling druid sub level in RotW (requires spontaneous SNA). Greenbound is FR and Ashbound is Eberron. The sub-levels in RotW are not very good. Definitely don't take the wild shape size nerf. As your animal companion, consider Riding dog, trained for war. Have it wear barding. Yondalla's sense (feat) - wisdom to initiative.
#10 emy Jul 06, 2009 4:00:59	Greenbound is great at early levels though and the campaign will end in the low teens I am sure. What level does Rashemi become worthwhile? Would this be reasonable? 1st Ashbound 1st Greenbound 3rd Natural spell 6th Extend You can't take Natural Spell at level 3, because it has a prerequisite of Wild Shape. It's your 6th level feat. Always.