Note: My thread got stickied! Read the entire thread, there is a LOT of knowledge and discussion contained within. Explaining the reasons ~why~ some of the stuff you may ask is the way it is.
This thread is dedicated to getting players solid builds that will work the best for them to play in game with the desired results. If the style of play is too much of a gamble or
is not fun, it is not a valid build or tactic. As somebody who has done countless instant level 30 characters, I've probably done and tried everything you will suggest. If I haven't done what you are asking -- I will. I will make a character and judge what build(s) do that best!
WILL UPDATE THIS STARTING POST AS PEOPLE REQUEST BUILDS, WITH THE REQUESTED BUILD FROM FURTHER IN THE THREAD.*All builds made with the Character Calculator Located here:
http://infinitum.dyndns.org/crpg/calc.htm*New calculator put up by Druzhina_Urugash:
http://alpha-lider19.ru/MB/* Archer damage calculator
http://alpha-lider19.ru/MB/?go=archercalcNOTE: due to the most recent update in march, 2013 where many 1hs became 0 slot, 1h is the go-to hybrid for sidearms for crossbows, etc. Especially with the slot increase to 2 for all xbows. I have not updated the individual descriptions since, however.
Standard 2h/pole dedicated builds, Just change 2h wpf to Polearm if desired:
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 27
Agility: 12
Hit points: 72
Skills to attributes: 8
Ironflesh: 5
Power Strike: 9
Shield: 1
Athletics: 4
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 4
One Handed: 1
Two Handed: 139
Polearm: 1
Archery: 1
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
Note: Shield and IF can change for player taste. Carrying a shield on your back to pull out against ranged is typically a good idea though. A slower, but very hard hitting build that can take punishment. Is not very slow, but it can be backpeddled by agi stacking characters if you have a short weapon and chase with heavy armor. If you wear light armor that is typically not an issue.
* Strength: 21
* Agility: 18
* Hit points: 62
* Skills to attributes: 8
* Ironflesh: 3
* Power Strike: 7
* Shield: 1
* Athletics: 6
* Riding: 0
* Horse Archery: 0
* Power Draw: 0
* Power Throw: 0
* Weapon Master: 6
* One Handed: 1
* Two Handed: 156
* Polearm: 1
* Archery: 1
* Crossbow: 1
* Throwing: 1
Note: Shield and IF amounts change to style.
* Strength: 18
* Agility: 21
* Hit points: 57
* Skills to attributes: 8
* Ironflesh: 2
* Power Strike: 6
* Shield: 1
* Athletics: 7
* Riding: 0
* Horse Archery: 0
* Power Draw: 0
* Power Throw: 0
* Weapon Master: 7
* One Handed: 1
* Two Handed: 164
* Polearm: 1
* Archery: 1
* Crossbow: 1
* Throwing: 1
Note: Shield and IF amount change to style.
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 15
Agility: 24
Hit points: 54
Skills to attributes: 8
Ironflesh: 2
Power Strike: 5
Shield: 0
Athletics: 8
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 8
One Handed: 1
Two Handed: 173
Polearm: 1
Archery: 1
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
Note: Fast but doesn't hit hard. Can change some WM for Ironflesh if desired. You may want to take a point from ironflesh and put it in shield if you are worried about arrows.
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 24
Agility: 15
Hit points: 69
Skills to attributes: 8
Ironflesh: 5
Power Strike: 8
Shield: 0
Athletics: 5
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 5
One Handed: 1
Two Handed: 148
Polearm: 1
Archery: 1
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
Note: Some IF can be changed for shield. The standard North American 2h build.
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 30
Agility: 9
Hit points: 79
Skills to attributes: 8
Ironflesh: 7
Power Strike: 10
Shield: 0
Athletics: 3
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 3
One Handed: 1
Two Handed: 132
Polearm: 1
Archery: 1
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
Note: Typically no shield skill, the amount of HP you have negates the need for some. Some prefer a point in shield for an old board shield. I would suggest it.
It is a little slow due to only 3 athletics, prone to be backpeddled. Just don't chase.
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 21
Agility: 15
Hit points: 70
Skills to attributes: 2
Ironflesh: 7
Power Strike: 7
Shield: 5
Athletics: 5
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 5
One Handed: 148
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 1
Archery: 1
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
Note: Good at everything. Can use a huscarl, good damage, won't glance, takes hits without dying. Solid. Probably best build in the game.
There is a variant where you take 0 ironflesh but convert those into more strength and have 24/15 with 8 power strike instead. However that has no ironflesh and significantly less HP.
1h/shield Lancer cavalry:
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 18
Agility: 18
Hit points: 53
Skills to attributes: 2
Ironflesh: 0
Power Strike: 6
Shield: 5
Athletics: 6
Riding: 6
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 6
One Handed: 120
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 119
Archery: 1
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
Note: No IF and only 18 strength means it will die in one or two hits to most things, which is the downfall to it being faster. Can change athletics for IF if you always ride horse, although I suggest against it. The 21/15 build is probably a little better, but this is faster and a little more nimble.
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 21
Agility: 15
Hit points: 60
Skills to attributes: 2
Ironflesh: 2
Power Strike: 7
Shield: 5
Athletics: 5
Riding: 5
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 5
One Handed: 110
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 115
Archery: 1
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
Note: I prefer this over 18/18 since you are more likely to survive and kill enemies when you hit them. The only thing you lose out on is a small amount of speed. Can change athletics to IF if always riding a horse. I suggest against that though.
archer builds
*change IF to PS for melee optional.
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 18
Agility: 21
Hit points: 59
Skills to attributes: 8
Ironflesh: 3
Power Strike: 0
Shield: 0
Athletics: 7
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 6
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 7
One Handed: 1
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 1
Archery: 164
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
Note: Light of foot, no melee. The best build for an archer who shoots and moves. Designed to sport the Rus bow or Longbow.
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 24
Agility: 15
Hit points: 69
Skills to attributes: 8
Ironflesh: 5
Power Strike: 0
Shield: 0
Athletics: 5
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 8
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 5
One Handed: 1
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 1
Archery: 148
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
note: Hits hard, can take hits. Can change Ironflesh to Power strike if you want to carry a melee weapon. Ironflesh is listed since this is under the dedicated archer section.
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 15
Agility: 24
Hit points: 50
Skills to attributes: 8
Ironflesh: 0
Power Strike: 0
Shield: 0
Athletics: 0
Riding: 6
Horse Archery: 4
Power Draw: 5
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 8
One Handed: 1
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 1
Archery: 173
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
Note: I personally don't use this build, Most people swear by it though for Horse archery. It is pretty accurate but does low damage. As with all HAs, it is pretty bad on foot when dehorsed.
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 18
Agility: 18
Hit points: 57
Skills to attributes: 2
Ironflesh: 2
Power Strike: 0
Shield: 0
Athletics: 6
Riding: 6
Horse Archery: 3
Power Draw: 6
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 6
One Handed: 1
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 1
Archery: 156
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
Note: Athletics, power strike and IF are all up for changing for your preferred role in this build. it is flexible, does alright damage and maneuvers fairly well. If you want Melee, get power strike and cut your IF and lower your athletics. Up to you.
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 21
Agility: 18
Hit points: 56
Skills to attributes: 8
Ironflesh: 0
Power Strike: 0
Shield: 0
Athletics: 1
Riding: 6
Horse Archery: 3
Power Draw: 7
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 6
One Handed: 1
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 1
Archery: 156
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
Note: No melee, worse on foot. If you are always on a horse and always shooting it is better than 18/18.
the Min-Maxer delight Dedicated archery builds
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 18
Agility: 24
Hit points: 53
Skills to attributes: 14
Ironflesh: 0
Power Strike: 0
Shield: 0
Athletics: 3
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 6
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 8
One Handed: 1
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 1
Archery: 173
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 21
Agility: 21
Hit points: 56
Skills to attributes: 14
Ironflesh: 0
Power Strike: 0
Shield: 0
Athletics: 3
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 7
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 7
One Handed: 1
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 1
Archery: 165
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 24
Agility: 18
Hit points: 59
Skills to attributes: 14
Ironflesh: 0
Power Strike: 0
Shield: 0
Athletics: 3
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 8
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 6
One Handed: 1
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 1
Archery: 156
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
Crossbow Builds
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 15
Agility: 24
Hit points: 54
Skills to attributes: 8
Ironflesh: 2
Power Strike: 5
Shield: 0
Athletics: 8
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 8
One Handed: 50
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 1
Archery: 1
Crossbow: 169
Throwing: 1
Most popular Xbow build, atleast on NA. Specifically made for arbalest. Xbow + melee Hybrid. Can go more or less 1h WPF as desired, some prefer 100 1h WPF at the cost of Xbow accuracy and reload rate -- While others prefer all their wpf in xbows. Some players put melee wpf in 2h or pole arm, and carry a staff or a Langes messer.
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 12
Agility: 27
Hit points: 49
Skills to attributes: 8
Ironflesh: 1
Power Strike: 4
Shield: 0
Athletics: 9
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 9
One Handed: 100
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 1
Archery: 1
Crossbow: 166
Throwing: 1
Uses regular/heavy Xbow. Is at max Accuracy for both of them, more WPF only makes you reload faster at this point -- hence the 100 melee wpf. Being an agility build, it can not take many hits at all.
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 18
Agility: 21
Hit points: 59
Skills to attributes: 8
Ironflesh: 3
Power Strike: 6
Shield: 0
Athletics: 7
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 7
One Handed: 100
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 1
Archery: 1
Crossbow: 146
Throwing: 1
Pretty straight forward and solid. More of a balanced build that can also use Xbow. Melee WPF can be in 2h or pole arms as well.
