Epic Character Builds – Primeval Champion
Written and Created by: Imna Lias
Primeval Champion Surtr strode confidently through the ravine. At times the walls seemed to close in on his massive form, but the dwarven path was smooth and level. As much as he hated the puny earth dwellers, he had to admit they worked the stone well. Perhaps he would enslave some on his next raid and force them to build his fortress. The fire giant stroked his red beard thoughtfully as he paused to check on the status of his underlings — hill giants, ugly and stupid. The mere sight of their misshapen yellow-gray fawning forms filled him with rage. Still, he supposed, they were the best he could find in this frigid wilderness. There was even a shaman among the group who had sworn fealty to him. They were struggling to drag along the logs he had taken from a grove a few hours ago. One those human tree lovers, what did they call them? Ah yes, a druid, had tried to stop him, but a few snaking vines and insects did not mean much to a group of six of giants. He left its broken form in the center of the grove as a warning to any who would challenge his will. Surtr laughed as a hill giant tripped over his cargo and stumbled clumsily against the ravine walls while the shaman brutishly barked orders from the rear trying to bring some order to the chaos around him. Perhaps when he had carved out his kingdom he would keep these buffoons around as entertainment. Read more…
The Primeval Champion has progressed beyond the status of protector of the wilderness. He is a veritable force of nature, blessed with its savage strength and power. Whether is sneaking through tall grass and trees in hide armor, or leading a charge in shining armor, he cuts down those who desecrate the pristine wilderness with a single blow from his mighty scimitar.
Primeval Champion
Overview
Champion of Torm: 10
Fighter: 4
Ranger: 26
Race: Human
Alignment: Any non evil
Starting Stats
Str: 16
Dex: 14
Con: 14
Int: 12
Wis: 12
Cha: 8
Final Stats
Str: 32
Dex: 14
Con: 14
Int: 12
Wis: 12
Cha: 8
Final Skills
Discipline: 43
Hide: 23
Move Silently: 23
Set Trap: 18
Spellcraft: 20
Spot: 43
Tumble: 20
Equipment
2 x Scimitars
Hide Armor
Full Plate
Tower Shield
Trap Kits
Primeval Champion Advantages
Devastating Critical. With a 41 DC and a high threat range weapon, the Primeval Champion can smite down the defilers of the wilderness who are vulnerable to critical hits.
A 41 fortitude save. This should be good enough to make the devastating critical attack of most unbuffed characters. He also has little to fear from death magic.
Does a lot of damage per hit. With epic weapon specialization, a high strength, favored enemies and bane of enemies. He can do a great deal of damage against his favored enemies and a fair bit of damage against normal opponents.
Good AB. It could be better, but he has an AB over 40 while dual wielding medium weapons and a pretty good AB against his favored enemies.
Can cast level 2 Ranger Spells. The ranger may have the worst spell list of any of the casting classes, but ultravision, protection from elements and cat’s grace can be handy.
Primeval Champion Disadvantages
Primeval Champion
He has a limited number favored enemies. His enemies have been chosen to eliminate most of those who are immune to critical hits. He will have to rely on devastating critical to deal with those are not immune.
Mediocre hit points. With only 520 hit points, the Primeval Champion has to avoid protracted battles and use hit and fade tactics.
Low will and reflex saves. The saves are not low enough to be ineffectual, but they could be higher.
Favoured Spells
Level 1: Ultravision, Resist Elements
Level 2: Cat’s Grace, Protection from Elements
Magic Item Wish List
Magical keen scimitars. Despite a good AB, the Primeval Champion could always benefit from a magical weapon. An extended threat range would also help him land his devastating critical attempts.
Immunity to mind spells item. With a 24 will save (28 vs. spells) he may not be particularly vulnerable to will spells, but this will save is still too low to guarantee success against these spells.
Immunity to critical hits item. This will help against high DC devastating critical attacks. Also, even if he makes his devastating critical save, those critical hits still hurt.
Saving throw boosting item. Even with a 41 fortitude saving throw, he’s still vulnerable to devastating critical attacks (the highest possible DC is 53), he is also vulnerable to mind spells and fear auras.
A permanently hasted item. Who would say no to an increased movement rate, +4 to AC and an extra attack.
AC boosting items. With his mediocre hit points, a high AC is crucial to character like Primeval Champion.
Key Stats
Final Saves (Vs. Spells)
Fortitude 41 (45)
Reflexes 27 (31)
Will 24 (28)
AB and Damage
With nno buffs, normal scimitar:
45/40/35/30 17+1D6 (15-20 X2)
(47/42/37/32 23+3D6 (15-20 X2) vs. favored enemy)
Devastating Critical DC 41
With nno buffs, light armor, two normal scimitars:
41/36/31/26 17+1D6 (15-20 x2)
41/36 11+1D6 (15-20 x2)
(43/38/33/28 23+3D6 (15-20 x2)
43/38 17+3D6 (15-20 x2) vs. favored enemy)
Devastating Critical DC 41
With +12 to STR and a +5 keen scimitar:
56/51/46/41 28+1D6 (13-20 X2)
(58/53/48/43 34+3D6 (13-20 X2) vs. favored enemy)
Devastating Critical DC 47
With +12 to STR, light armor and two +5 keen scimitars:
52/47/42/37 28+1D6 (13-20 x2)
52/47 19+1D6 (13-20 x2)
(54/49/44/39 34+3D6 (13-20 x2)
54/49 25+3D6 (13-20 x2) vs. favored enemy)
Devastating Critical DC 47
Maximum AB with scimitar 71 (73 vs. favored enemy)
Maximum AB while dual wielding scimitars 67 (69 vs. favored enemy)
AC
With full plate and tower shield): 26
With hide armor and +4 to dex from cat’s grace): 21
With +5 full plate, +5 tower shield, +5 ring of protection, +5 amulet of natural armor and boots of speed: 50
With +12 to dex, +5 leather armor, +5 ring of protection, +5 amulet of natural armor and boots of speed: 41
Character Advancement History
Following is the path of the Primeval Champion during the first forty levels of his life.
| Character Level | Class | Skill Increases | Feat Selection | Attribute Increase |
| 1 | Ranger | Discipline 4, Hide 2, Move Silently 2, Set Trap 4, Spellcraft 2, Spot 4, Tumble 2 | Luck of Heroes, Strong Soul, Favored Enemy (Undead) | |
| 2 | Fighter | Discipline 1, Save 3 | Weapon Focus (Scimitar) | |
| 3 | Fighter | Discipline 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1, Save 2 | Toughness, Knockdown | |
| 4 | Fighter | Discipline 1, Save 5 | Strength | |
| 5 | Fighter | Discipline 1, Spellcraft 1, Tumble 1, Save 4 | Weapon Specialization (Scimitar) | |
| 6 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Move Silently 1, Set Trap 1, Spot 5, Save 2 | Great Fortitude | |
| 7 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 1, Set Trap 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | ||
| 8 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Move Silently 1, Set Trap 1, Spot 1, Save 2 | Strength | |
| 9 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 1, Set Trap 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | Improved Critical (Scimitar), Favored Enemy (Constructs) | |
| 10 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Move Silently 1, Set Trap 1, Spot 1, Save 2 | ||
| 11 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 1, Set Trap 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | ||
| 12 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Move Silently 1, Set Trap 1, Spot 1, Save 2 | Called Shot | Strength |
| 13 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 1, Set Trap 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | ||
| 14 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Move Silently 1, Set Trap 1, Spot 1, Save 2 | Favored Enemy (Outsiders) | |
| 15 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 1, Set Trap 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | Blind Fight | |
| 16 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Move Silently 1, Set Trap 1, Spot 1, Save 2 | Strength | |
| 17 | Champion of Torm | Discipline 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | ||
| 18 | Champion of Torm | Discipline 1, Spot 1, Save 2 | Power Attack, Cleave | |
| 19 | Champion of Torm | Discipline 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | ||
| 20 | Champion of Torm | Discipline 1, Spot 1, Save 2 | Great Cleave | Strength |
| 21 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 1, Set Trap 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | Great Strength I | |
| 22 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Move Silently 1, Set Trap 1, Spot 1, Save 2 | ||
| 23 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 1, Set Trap 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | Epic Weapon Focus (Scimitar) | |
| 24 | Champion of Torm | Discipline 1, Spot 1, Save 2 | Great Strength II | Strength |
| 25 | Champion of Torm | Discipline 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | Overwhelming Critical (Scimitar) | |
| 26 | Champion of Torm | Discipline 1, Spot 1, Save 2 | ||
| 27 | Champion of Torm | Discipline 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | Great Strength III, Epic Weapon Specialization (Scimitar) | |
| 28 | Champion of Torm | Discipline 1, Spot 1, Save 2 | Strength | |
| 29 | Champion of Torm | Discipline 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | Devastating Critical (Scimitar) | |
| 30 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spot 1, Save 2 | Epic Fortitude | |
| 31 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | ||
| 32 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spot 1, Save 2 | Strength | |
| 33 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | Great Strength IV | |
| 34 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spot 1, Save 2 | Favored Enemy (Dragons) | |
| 35 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | ||
| 36 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spot 1, Save 2 | Great Strength V | Strength |
| 37 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 1, Move Silently 1, Spellcraft 1, Spot 1, Tumble 1 | Favored Enemy (Aberrations) | |
| 38 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 2, Move Silently 2, Spot 1 | ||
| 39 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 2, Move Silently 2, Spot 1 | Bane of Enemies, Great Strength VI | |
| 40 | Ranger | Discipline 1, Hide 2, Move Silently 2, Spot 1 | Epic Prowess | Strength |