Epic Character Builds – Dragon Savant
Revised for 1.69 Patch
Druid(18), Monk(12), Dwarven Defender(10), Dwarf
STR: 8
DEX: 14
CON: 12
WIS: 18 (32)
INT: 14
CHA: 6
Hitpoints: 440
Skillpoints: 238
Saving Throws (Fortitude/Will/Reflex): 26/36/21
Saving Throw bonuses: Spells: +10, Mind Effects: +2, Traps: +1, Poison: +2, Fear: +2
BAB: 26
AB (max, naked): 25 (melee), 37 (ranged)
AC (naked/mundane armor/shield only): 35/35
Spell Casting: Druid(9)
Alignment Changes: 0
Animal Empathy 40(38), Discipline 43(42), Hide 16(18), Listen 43(54), Move Silently 12(14), Open Lock 2(4), Spellcraft 40(42), Tumble 40(42)
Dwarf: (Darkvision, Defensive Training vs. Giants, Stonecunning, Hardiness vs. Poison, Hardiness vs. Spells, Offensive Training vs. Goblinoids, Offensive Training vs. Orcs, Skill Affinity: Lore)
01: Druid(1): Toughness; Skills: Open Lock(2), Spellcraft(4), Save(16),
02: Monk(1): {Cleave, Evasion, Improved Unarmed Strike, Stunning Fist}; Skills: Tumble(5), Save(17),
03: Monk(2): Dodge, {Deflect Arrows}; Skills: Tumble(1), Save(22),
04: Monk(3): WIS+1, (WIS=19); Skills: Tumble(1), Save(27),
05: Druid(2); Skills: Spellcraft(4), Save(29),
06: Druid(3): Zen Archery; Skills: Spellcraft(1), Save(34),
07: Druid(4); Skills: Spellcraft(1), Save(39),
08: Monk(4): WIS+1, (WIS=20); Skills: Tumble(4), Save(41),
09: Monk(5): Disarm; Skills: Tumble(1), Save(46),
10: Druid(5); Skills: Spellcraft(3), Save(49),
11: Druid(6); Skills: Spellcraft(1), Save(54),
12: Monk(6): WIS+1, Improved Disarm, {Knockdown, Improved Knockdown}, (WIS=21); Skills: Tumble(3), Save(57),
13: Druid(7); Skills: Spellcraft(2), Save(61),
14: Dwarven Defender(1): {Defensive Stance}; Skills: Save(65),
15: Dwarven Defender(2): Extend Spell, {Defensive Awareness I}; Skills: Save(69),
16: Dwarven Defender(3): WIS+1, (WIS=22); Skills: Save(73),
17: Dwarven Defender(4); Skills: Save(77),
18: Dwarven Defender(5): Resist Energy: Cold; Skills: Save(81),
19: Dwarven Defender(6); Skills: Save(85),
20: Dwarven Defender(7): WIS+1, (WIS=23); Skills: Save(89),
21: Dwarven Defender(8): Great Wisdom I, (WIS=24); Skills: Save(93),
22: Dwarven Defender(9); Skills: Save(97),
23: Dwarven Defender(10); Skills: Save(101),
24: Druid(8): WIS+1, Great Wisdom II, (WIS=26); Skills: Spellcraft(11), Save(96),
25: Druid(9); Skills: Spellcraft(1), Save(101),
26: Monk(7); Skills: Tumble(14), Save(93),
27: Monk(8): Great Wisdom III, (WIS=27); Skills: Tumble(1), Save(98),
28: Monk(9): WIS+1, {Improved Evasion}, (WIS=28); Skills: Tumble(1), Save(103),
29: Druid(10); Skills: Spellcraft(4), Save(105),
30: Druid(11): Great Wisdom IV, (WIS=29); Skills: Spellcraft(1), Save(110),
31: Druid(12); Skills: Spellcraft(1), Save(115),
32: Druid(13): WIS+1, (WIS=30); Skills: Spellcraft(1), Save(120),
33: Druid(14): Epic Energy Resistance: Cold I; Skills: Save(126),
34: Druid(15); Skills: Save(132),
35: Druid(16); Skills: Save(138),
36: Monk(10): WIS+1, Armor Skin, (WIS=31); Skills: Save(144),
37: Monk(11); Skills: Save(150),
38: Druid(17); Skills: Save(156),
39: Druid(18): Dragon Shape; Skills: Animal Empathy(40), Spellcraft(5), Save(117),
40: Monk(12): WIS+1, (WIS=32); Skills: Discipline(43), Hide(16), Listen(43), Move Silently(12), Tumble(9),
Original Build
By Lockindal Linantal
Dragons are vicious beasts, capable of wiping out entire cities and armies. The Dragon Savant is no exception–it possesses power beyond what most people can comprehend! The epitome of self-discipline and nobility, protecting Dwarven Law and nature reside within the Dragon Savant’s thoughts and cling close to its heart. Born a dwarf, walks as a dragon, with his power the Dragon Savant defends dwarves and destroys their enemies.
Dragon Savant
Overview
Druid: 14
Monk: 12
Dwarven Defender: 14
Race: Dwarf
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Starting Stats
Str: 8
Dex: 14
Con: 12
Int: 14
Wis: 18
Cha: 6
Final Stats
Str: 8
Dex: 14
Con: 12
Int: 14
Wis: 32
Cha: 6
Discipline: 43
Animal Empathy: 36
Tumble: 40
Listen: 43
Spellcraft: 36
Hide: 16
Move Silently: 16
Equipment
Clothes
Long Bow
Dragon Savant Abilities
The Dragon Savant relies upon divine spell casting and training as a Dwarven Defender to make himself a bastion of resilience and endurance.
Divine Spell Casting: Focusing almost exclusively on buffing spells, the Dragon Savant is able to significantly enhance his capabilities through spell casting fuelled by his connection to nature. The standard spell memorization of the Dragon Savant is as follows:
Level 1: Ultravision x1, Camouflage x1, Magic Fang x1, CLW x5
Level 2: Extended Camouflage x1, Charm Person or Animal x2, Lesser Restore x4
Level 3: Extended Blood Frenzy x3 (+2 str/con +1 will, -1 AC for 2.8 turns), 2x Extended Barkskin, 1x Extended One with the Land, 1x Extended Bull’s Strength
Level 4: 1x Mass Camouflage, 1x Stoneskin, 2x Hold Monster, 1x Extended Greater Magic Fang, 1x Extended Protection from Elements
Level 5: 1x Awaken, 1x Owl’s Insight, 1x Spell Resistance, 1x Death Ward, 1x Extended Freedom of Movement
Level 6: 2x Regenerate, 1x Extended Owl’s Insight, 1x Energy Buffer, 1x Greater Stoneskin
Level 7: 2x Heal, 2x Extended Regenerate
Dwarven Defender Capabilities: Through his training amongst the ranks of the legendary Dwarven Defenders, the Dragon Savant has learnt many invaluable techniques. Through extensive training drills, the Dragon Savant has toughened his skin to the point where he can shrug off 9 points of damage from any physical source, turning any major blow into a minor one, and completely disregarding many minor blows. The Dragon Savant can also take on a Defensive Stance, boosting their strength, constitution, saving throws, and ability to dodge incoming blows.
Monk Training: The Dragon Savant spent many years at a monastery that was home to an order of nature loving monks and learned many defensive capabilities. The Dragon Savant may Evade many spells or Resist them entirely, Deflect Arrows, and move with great speed. He can also still his Mind to protect against enchantments and Purify his Body to be as tough as a Diamond, to become immune to common diseases and all poisons. The Dragon Savant has also learnt to turn their entire body into a weapon, allowing them to fight furiously when unarmed, striking frequently with a Flurry of Blows. Best of all, the Dragon Savant may use their perceptiveness of the world around them to their advantage in combat, allowing the Dragon Savant to apply his Wisdom bonus to his Armour Class.
The Dragon Savant In CombatDruidic Lore: Through long periods of communing with nature, the Dragon Savant knows when to step lightly and not walk on the grass. The Dragon Savant has attracted a loyal animal companion who provides pleasant company during the long treks between adventures. Through his Animal Empathy, the Dragon Savant may charm animals to fight at his side. He has also mastered the art of Wild Shaping himself into many different animal forms, though of course, none of them compare to his awe inspiring draconic form.
Dragon Form: The central element of the Dragon Savant is the ability for him to shift into the form of a Dragon, three times per day, for a maximum of 14 hours at a time. When in Dragon Form and empowered by Divine Spells, the Dragon Savant’s combat skills are positively awe inspiring.
Armour Class: 74 (with Owl’s Insight and Barkskin)
Attack Bonus: +52/+52/+49/+46/+43/+40/+37 (with various buffing spells)
Damage: 2d6 + 19 (higher with buffing spells
Hit Points: ~ 850 + 100 temporary hit points.
Character Advancement History
Following is the path of the Dragon Savant during the first forty levels of his life.
| Character Level | Class | Skill Increases | Feat Selection | Attribute Increase |
| 1 | Druid | Animal Empathy 4, Spellcraft 4, Save 16 | Toughness | |
| 2 | Monk | Tumble 5, Discipline 5, Listen 5 | ||
| 3 | Monk | Tumble 1, Discipline 1, Listen 1, Save 3 | Dodge | |
| 4 | Monk | Tumble 1, Discipline 1, Listen 1, Save 3 | Wisdom | |
| 5 | Druid | Animal Empathy 4, Spellcraft 4 | ||
| 6 | Druid | Animal Empathy 1, Spellcraft 1, Save 4 | Zen Archery | |
| 7 | Druid | Animal Empathy 1, Spellcraft 1, Save | ||
| 8 | Monk | Tumble 4, Discipline 4, Listen 4 | Wisdom | |
| 9 | Monk | Tumble 1, Discipline 1, Listen 1, Save 3 | Disarm | |
| 10 | Druid | Animal Empathy 2, Spellcraft 2, Save 2 | ||
| 11 | Druid | Animal Empathy 1, Spellcraft 1, Save 4 | ||
| 12 | Monk | Tumble 3, Discipline 3, Listen 3 | Improved Disarm | Wisdom |
| 13 | Druid | Animal Empathy 2, Spellcraft 2, Save 2 | ||
| 14 | Dwarven Defender | Discipline 2, Listen 2 | ||
| 15 | Dwarven Defender | Discipline 1, Listen 1, Save 2 | Extend Spell | |
| 16 | Dwarven Defender | Discipline 1, Listen 1, Save 2 | Wisdom | |
| 17 | Dwarven Defender | Discipline 1, Listen 1, Save 2 | ||
| 18 | Dwarven Defender | Discipline 1, Listen 1, Save 2 | Resist Energy: Cold | |
| 19 | Dwarven Defender | Discipline 1, Listen 1, Save 2 | ||
| 20 | Dwarven Defender | Discipline 1, Listen 1, Save 2 | Wisdom | |
| 21 | Dwarven Defender | Discipline 1, Listen 1, Save 2 | Great Wisdom I | |
| 22 | Dwarven Defender | Discipline 1, Listen 1, Save 2 | ||
| 23 | Dwarven Defender | Discipline 1, Listen 1, Save 2 | ||
| 24 | Druid | Animal Empathy 11, Spellcraft 11 | Great Wisdom II | Wisdom |
| 25 | Druid | Animal Empathy 1, Spellcraft 1, Save 4 | ||
| 26 | Monk | Tumble 13, Discipline 3, Listen 3, Hide 3, Move Silently 3 | ||
| 27 | Monk | Tumble 1, Discipline 1, Listen 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Save 1 | Great Wisdom III | |
| 28 | Monk | Tumble 1, Discipline 1, Listen 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Save 1 | Wisdom | |
| 29 | Druid | Animal Empathy 4, Spellcraft 4 | ||
| 30 | Druid | Animal Empathy 1, Spellcraft 1, Save 4 | Great Wisdom IV | |
| 31 | Druid | Animal Empathy 1, Spellcraft 1, Save 4 | ||
| 32 | Druid | Animal Empathy 1, Spellcraft 1, Save 4 | Wisdom | |
| 33 | Druid | Animal Empathy 2, Spellcraft 2, Save 2 | Dragon Shape | |
| 34 | Dwarven Defender | Discipline 6, Listen 6 | ||
| 35 | Dwarven Defender | Discipline 1, Listen 1, Save 2 | ||
| 36 | Dwarven Defender | Discipline 1, Listen 1, Save 2 | Armor Skin | Wisdom |
| 37 | Dwarven Defender | Discipline 1, Listen 1, Save 2 | Epic Prowess | |
| 38 | Monk | Discipline 1, Tumble 10, Hide 4, Move Silently 4 | ||
| 39 | Monk | Discipline 1, Listen 1, Hide 2, Move Silently 2 | Epic Energy Resistance: Cold | |
| 40 | Monk | Discipline 1, Listen 2, Hide 5, Move Silently 5 | Wisdom |
- Indicates this selection can be changed without affecting the integrity of the overall build.