DPS tank
This build is based off of Strimtom's build found here https://forums.ddo.com/index.php?threads%2Fbasic-dragonlord-build-to-get-started.10120%2F#post-106500 and just made it more tanky. Drahgon was the first to try a tanky version of this that I know of and after seeing him play his version of it and talking with him I made one as well. Drahgon is a excellent tank to have when you need a tank, and contributes very well to the party's DPS.
This is my version of Drahgon's build.
For comparison here are key stats from BoloGrubb Trapping tank against Gijo Dps tank with trapping. I am twaeaking this build everytime I TR it. I am about to start my third version of it. Each time it is just some minor tweaks.
Bolo - level 34 - 12 fighter/ 5 paladin/ 3 artificer
Attack speed = 15%
Doublestrk = 23%
Melee Power = 151
Heal amp = 318
AC = 517
Dodge = 27%
fort = 376%
PRR = 398
MRR = 253
Incorp = 10%
Conceal = 25%
Eff Hitpoints = 66,522
Threat Gen = 1,533
Gijo - level 34 1 rogue/3 bard/ 16 Dragon Lord
Attack speed = 45%
Doublestrk = 71%
Melee Power = 216
Heal amp = 160
AC= 370
Dodge = 28%
Fort = 360%
PRR = 329
MRR = 100
Incorp= 10%
Conceal = 50%
Eff Hitpoints = 61,913
Threat Gen= 1,170
Much of the DPS is generated with Swashbuckling requiring the use of Light Armor. For Greater Single weapon fighting you do need a 7 balance, I am able to get that because of tomes and only 4 points spent on the Balance Skill. You might need to put more points in Balance, just something to be aware of. I am still playing around with skill points and where to spend them. UMD is a problem in heroics, but once you get into epics you end up with more then enough UMD.
You can trap on this build but will need a good trapping item or two for swapping when getting traps. I use a Legendary Greensteel Intelligence skills item (+39 to Disable and search) with the SpyGlass from Crystal Cove (Level 32 insightful Intelligence +6, Exceptional Astute skills +10, and slotted with a diamond of Inteigence +14).
I have also spent 6 skill points into Perform so I can sing Bardic Inspiration, giving +4 to all skills (trapping, search, etc) may or mat not be needed depending on your trapping items. Since there is no risk to failing an open lock, I only spent 7 ranks there and use a Legendary Greensteel Dex skills item (+39 to Open locks).
I can get my disable device to 134, search to 137 and open lock to 90
The Build files can be found on my Discord channel.
Both build files have gear listed as well using the DDO Builder V2 found here. https://forums.ddo.com/index.php?threads/ddo-character-planner-ddobuilder-version-2.554/
Character name: Classes: 16 Dragon Lord, 10 Epic, 4 Legendary, 3 Bard, 1 Rogue Race: Shadar-Kai Alignment: True Neutral Start Tome Final HP: 4297 Displacement: 50% Str: 16 8 71 Unc Rng: -90 Incorp: 10% Dex: 14 8 38 PRR: 314 AC: 274 Con: 16 8 69 MRR: 148/100 +Healing Amp: 167 Int: 16 8 51 Dodge: 26/26 -Healing Amp: 0 Wis: 10 8 29 Fort: 344% Repair Amp: 0 Cha: 6 8 40 SR: 0 BAB: 23 DR: Immunities: Fear, Knockdown, Death Effects, Most forms of Knockdown, Energy Drain, Falling Damage, Freedom of Movement, Falling damage, Drowning, Falling damage Class and Feat Selection +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |Level|Class |Feats | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |1 |Rogue(1) |Standard: Single Weapon Fighting | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |2 |Bard(1) | | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |3 |Bard(2) |Standard: Combat Expertise | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |4 |Bard(3) |Strength: +1 Level up | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |5 |Dragon Lord(1) |Minor Draconic Aura: Thraxata's Instinct | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |6 |Dragon Lord(2) |Standard: Skill Focus: Intimidate | | | |Fighter Bonus Feat: Shield Mastery | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |7 |Dragon Lord(3) | | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |8 |Dragon Lord(4) |Fighter Bonus Feat: Improved Single Weapon Fighting | | | |Strength: +1 Level up | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |9 |Dragon Lord(5) |Standard: Improved Trip | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |10 |Dragon Lord(6) |Fighter Bonus Feat: Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons| +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |11 |Dragon Lord(7) | | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |12 |Dragon Lord(8) |Standard: Improved Shield Mastery | | | |Major Draconic Aura: Velah's Fury | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |13 |Dragon Lord(9) | | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |14 |Dragon Lord(10)|Fighter Bonus Feat: Greater Single Weapon Fighting | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |15 |Dragon Lord(11)|Standard: Greater Shield Mastery | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |16 |Dragon Lord(12)|Fighter Bonus Feat: Tactical Master | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |17 |Dragon Lord(13)| | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |18 |Dragon Lord(14)|Standard: Toughness | | | |Fighter Bonus Feat: Tactical Combatant | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |19 |Dragon Lord(15)| | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |20 |Dragon Lord(16)|Superior Draconic Aura: The Truthful One's Might | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |21 |Epic(1) |Epic Feat: Bulwark of Defense | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |22 |Epic(2) |Epic Destiny Feat: Perfect Single Weapon Fighting | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |23 |Epic(3) | | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |24 |Epic(4) |Epic Feat: Tactical Supremacy | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |25 |Epic(5) |Epic Destiny Feat: Doublestrike | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |26 |Epic(6) | | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |27 |Epic(7) |Epic Feat: Eerie Aim | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |28 |Epic(8) |Epic Destiny Feat: Perfect Shield Mastery | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |29 |Epic(9) | | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |30 |Epic(10) |Epic Feat: Epic Toughness | | | |Legendary Feat: Scion of Arborea | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |31 |Legendary(1) |Epic Destiny Feat: Deific Warding | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |32 |Legendary(2) |Strength: +1 Level up | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |33 |Legendary(3) |Epic Feat: Epic Damage Reduction | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ |34 |Legendary(4) |Epic Destiny Feat: Legendary Toughness | +-----+---------------+-------------------------------------------------------+ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Skill Points 44 10 10 10 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 Skill Name 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Ranks Tome Buffed ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance 4 4.0 5 43.0 Bluff 0.0 5 62.0 Concentration 0.0 5 50.0 Diplomacy 0.0 5 63.0 Disable Device 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 23.0 5 73.0 Haggle 0.0 5 59.0 Heal 0.0 5 33.0 Hide 0.0 5 42.0 Intimidate 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 23.0 5 107.0 Jump 4 4.0 5 55.0 Listen 0.0 5 33.0 Move Silently 0.0 5 41.0 Open Lock 4 1 1 1 7.0 5 48.0 Perform 2 2 2 6.0 5 68.0 Repair 0.0 5 45.0 Search 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 23.0 5 81.0 Spellcraft 0.0 5 48.0 Spot 4 1 ½ ½ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 18.0 5 59.0 Swim 4 4.0 5 74.0 Tumble 4 4.0 5 43.0 Use Magic Device 4 ½ ½ ½ ½ 1½ 1½ 9.0 5 51.0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Available Points 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enhancements: 80 APs, Racial 16, Universal 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shadar-Kai - Points spent: 18 Core1 Grit Core2 Ability I: Intelligence Tier1 Vicious Chain Tier1 Keen Senses - 3 Ranks Tier2 Forceful Chain Tier2 Ghostly Essence - 3 Ranks Tier3 Improved Ghostly Essence - 3 Ranks Tier3 Ghastly Chain Tier4 Greater Spiked Chain Attack Tier4 Assassin's Mark ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stalwart Defender - Points spent: 28 Core1 Toughness Tier1 Improved Stalwart Defense I: Durable Defense - 3 Ranks Tier1 Stalwart Defensive Mastery - 3 Ranks Tier2 Stalwart Shield Mastery - 3 Ranks Tier2 Improved Stalwart Defense II: Inciting Defense - 3 Ranks Core2 Stalwart Defense Tier3 Improved Stalwart Defense III: Resilient Defense - 3 Ranks Tier3 Greater Stalwart Defense I: Hardy Defense - 3 Ranks Core3 Overbalance Core4 Stand Fast Tier4 Greater Stalwart Defense II: Strong Defense - 3 Ranks Tier4 Reinforced Defense I: Reinforced Armor - 3 Ranks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dragon Lord - Points spent: 36 Core1 Draconic Soul: Soul of the Blue Dragon Tier1 Dragon's Protection I Tier1 Battlefield Tactician I Tier1 Martial Superiority: Dragon Lord: Martial Superiority: Strike Twice - 3 Ranks Core2 Draconic Arms Tier2 Dragon's Protection II Tier2 Battlefield Tactician II Tier2 Draconic Resilience - 3 Ranks Tier2 Action Boost: Action Boost: Haste - 3 Ranks Tier3 Might or Outburst: Might in Order - 3 Ranks Tier3 Dragon's Roar Tier3 Battlefield Tactician III Tier3 Dragon's Protection III Core3 Reckless Devotion Tier4 Battlefield Tactician IV Tier4 Dragon's Protection IV Tier4 Untouchable Soul Core4 Conqueror's Command Tier5 Conqueror - 2 Ranks Tier5 Flight of Kings Tier5 Improved Dragon's Roar Tier5 Tactical Commander Tier5 Soul Scales ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Swashbuckler - Points spent: 13 Core1 Confidence Tier1 On Your Toes - 3 Ranks Tier1 Limber Up - 3 Ranks Tier2 Deflect Arrows Core2 Swashbuckling Tier3 Swashbuckling Style: Skirmisher Tier3 Elegant Footwork ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inquisitive - Points spent: 2 Core1 Inquisitive Tier1 Inquisitive Skills - 1 Ranks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Warchanter - Points spent: 1 Core1 Skaldic Rage / Skaldic Constitution: Skaldic Constitution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Epic Destinies: 83 Destiny Points ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Unyielding Sentinel - Points spent: 43 Core1 Unyielding Tier1 Brace for Impact - 3 Ranks Tier1 Attack and Defend - 3 Ranks Tier2 Shield Prowess - 3 Ranks Tier2 Knight's Challenge Tier2 Mantle of the Sentinel Tier2 Renewal Core2 Ward Against Darkness Tier2 Commanding Presence - 3 Ranks Tier3 Hands of the Sentinel Tier3 Spark of Life Core3 Stand Against the Tide Tier3 Legendary Shield Mastery - 3 Ranks Core4 Last Hope Tier4 Endless Vigil - 3 Ranks Tier4 Hardened - 3 Ranks Tier4 Divine Bulwark Tier4 Throw the Boom Tier5 Deific Resilience Tier5 Undying Vanguard Tier5 Strength of Vitality - 3 Ranks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fury of the Wild - Points spent: 27 Core1 Die Hard Tier1 Strength or Swiftness: Quick Cutter - 3 Ranks Tier1 Savage Take Down - 3 Ranks Tier1 Enduring - 3 Ranks Core2 Die Harder Tier2 Primal Scream Core3 Die Harderest Tier3 Embrace the Pain - 3 Ranks Tier3 Wild Weapons: Doublestrike - 3 Ranks Core4 Be the Whirlwind Tier4 Wilder Weapons: Wilder Weapons - Doublestrike - 3 Ranks Tier4 Unquenchable Rage - 3 Ranks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shadowdancer - Points spent: 13 Core1 The Darkest Luck I Tier1 Cover of Darkness - 1 Ranks Tier1 Technician - 3 Ranks Tier2 Lithe - 3 Ranks Core2 Step Through Shadows Tier2 Sleight of Hand - 1 Ranks Core3 The Darkest Luck Tier3 Shadowcaster: Shadowstriker ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Equipped Gear Set: Standard +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Armor |Legendary University Bulwark's Reinforced Shirt |Drops in: Grand Theft Aureon, End chest | | |+15 Enhancement Bonus | | | |Physical Sheltering +36 | | | |Fortification +153% | | | |Parrying +6 | | | |Freedom of Movement | | | |Lost Purpose: Legendary Armaments of the Archons | | | |Green: Sapphire of Healing Amplification | | | |Colorless: +2 Festive Strength | | | |Mythic: Mythic Shield Boost | | | |Deck Curse: Curse of Major Strength | | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Belt |Legendary Bladesworn Bandolier |Drops in: The Bark and the Blade, End chest | | |Constitution +14 | | | |Quality Fortification +38% | | | |Quality Physical Sheltering +8 | | | |Vitality +48 | | | |Green: Sapphire of Dodge | | | |Colorless: Diamond of Intelligence | | | |Deck Curse: Curse of Unparalleled Might | | | |Legendary Forbidden Knowledge | | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Boots |Legendary Lightning Railworker's Boots |Drops in: Grand Theft Aureon, End chest | | |Insightful Constitution +6 | | | |Incite +130% | | | |Electric Absorption +36% | | | |%b1 Elemental Resistance +45 | | | |Green: Essence of the Champion of the Twins | | | |Colorless: Diamond of Intimidate | | | |Deck Curse: Curse of Future Sight | | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Bracers |Legendary Fabricator's Bracers |Drops in: Legendary Lord of Blades, End and Optional Chest | | |Cannith Combat Infusion | | | |Incite +126% | | | |Deadly +11 | | | |Nearly Finished: +3 Quality Constitution | | | |Green: Sapphire of Greater Heroism | | | |Yellow: Topaz of Feather Fall | | | |Fastidious Fabricator | | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Cloak |Page Regalia: Exiled Tactica |Drops in: Fire Over Morgrave, end chest | | |Undying +270 | | | |Profane Combat Mastery +3 | | | |Insightful Armor-Piercing +11% | | | |Legendary Electric Storm | | | |Green: Sapphire of Armored Agility | | | |Yellow: Topaz of Swiftness | | | |Mythic: Mythic Power Boost | | | |Deck Curse: Curse of the Depths | | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Gloves |Legendary Maenya's Iron Fists |Drops in: Cauldron of Sora Katra, upgraded version of Legendary Maenya's Fists| | |Strength +14 | | | |Exceptional Alluring Skills Bonus +10 | | | |Physical Sheltering +35 | | | |Resistance Fortitude Save +12 | | | |Deck Curse: Curse of the Unstoppable One | | | |Legendary Wrath of Sora Kell | | | |Legendary Perfected Wrath | | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Goggles |Legendary Goggles of the Warrior |Drops in: Seeds of Decay, end chest | | |Doublestrike +16% | | | |Sight Beyond Sight | | | |Quality Combat Mastery +3 | | | |Green: Sapphire of Vertigo | | | |Colorless: Diamond of Insightful Strength | | | |Sun: Solar Gem of Doubleshot (Legendary) | | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Helmet |Legendary University Sentry's Helm |Drops in: Paper Trail, End chest | | |Resistance +11 | | | |Insightful Fortification +76% | | | |Shield +14 | | | |Resistance Natural Armor +14 | | | |Deck Curse: Curse of Cruelty | | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Necklace|Legendary War-Rune Pendant |Drops in: Law and Order, End chest | | |Combat Mastery +11 | | | |Protection +11 | | | |Armor-Piercing +22% | | | |Reflex Save +12 | | | |Green: +2 Festive Constitution | | | |Colorless: Diamond of Exceptional Strength | | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Quiver |Quiver of Alacrity |Drops in: Ascension Chamber, Raid Warded chest | | |Ranged Alacrity +10% | | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Ring1 |Legendary Ring of Unbridled Might |Drops in: Astral Ambush, end chest | | |Quality Strength +3 | | | |Insightful Shatter +7 | | | |Insightful Stunning +7 | | | |Insightful Accuracy +10 | | | |Green: Sapphire of Accuracy | | | |Colorless: Globe of True Imperial Blood | | | |Deck Curse: Curse of Major Combatant | | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Ring2 |Legendary Katra's Razor Wit |Drops in: Cauldron of Sora Katra, upgraded version of Legendary Katra's Wit | | |Charisma +14 | | | |Insightful Alluring Skills Bonus +10 | | | |Magical Sheltering +35 | | | |Will Save +12 | | | |Green: Legendary Wraithborn Emerald | | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Trinket |Legendary Night Hag's Heartstone |Drops in: Siegebreaker, end chest | | |Insightful Spell Focus Mastery +3 | | | |Spell Penetration +9 | | | |Magical Efficiency +10% | | | |Efficient Metamagic - Embolden II | | | |Blue: Sapphire of Dodge | | | |Yellow: Topaz of Melee Power | | | |Filigree 6: Snake Bite/Grandfather's Shield +2 Constitution(Rare)| | | |Filigree 7: Purity/Touch of Grace +20 Healing Amplification(Rare)| | | |Filigree 8: Bravery Throughout/Shattered Device +6 PRR(Rare) | | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Weapon1 |Char, the Hellstorm's Edge |Drops in: Fire Over Morgrave, end chest | | |Stormreaver's Thunderclap | | | |Overwhelming Incineration | | | |3rd Degree Burns | | | |Cursed Maelstrom | | | |Planar Searing: No Upgrade | | | |Orange: Deconstructor | | | |Purple: Ruby of the Endless Night | | | |Sentient Weapon Personality: Sentient Jewel of Blackrazor | | | |Filigree 1: Snake Bite/Grandfather's Shield +2 Constitution(Rare)| | | |Filigree 2: Grandfather's Shield: +10 Healing Amplification(Rare)| | | |Filigree 3: Purity/Touch of Grace +20 Healing Amplification(Rare)| | | |Filigree 4: Bravery Throughout: +50% Melee Threat(Rare) | | | |Filigree 5: Bravery Throughout/Shattered Device +6 PRR(Rare) | | | |Filigree 6: Bravery Throughout: +1 Extra Action Boost(Rare) | | | |Filigree 7: Unbreakable: +10 Healing Amplification(Rare) | | | |Filigree 8: Unbreakable: +1 Constitution(Rare) | | | |Filigree 9: Unbreakable: +1 Dexterity(Rare) | | | |Filigree 10: Unbreakable: +3 PRR(Rare) | | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Weapon2 |Legendary Azure Buckler |Drops in: Party 101, End chest | | |Quality Magical Sheltering +8 | | | |Shield Bashing +22% | | | |Feat - Elusive Target | | | |Insightful Diversion -10% | | | |Purple: Sapphire of False Life | | | |Deck Curse: Curse of Major Sheltering | | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Thanks for sharing, Gijo. I see you've added even more functionality to the Swiss Army Knife.