TOPIC: Advice for Fighter and Rogue Builds

Hello,

MY wife and I are trying True Dungeon for the first time this year, and were looking for some advice on builds. I'm looking to play either fighter or Druid, and my wife is thinking Rogue or Druid. Since we are new we would prefer not to spend a fortune, but are looking to be adequately equipped. I do have a Medallion of Heroism, but wasn't sure if it would be better to go with that and lose the rings or not use it.

Thanks

Chris

def boots of elvenkind for the rogue...

+1 bastard sword for fighter..

those you will probably have to spend a little extra for (they are rares)

other than that, other rares /uncommon could fill in..especially if you are doing Normal runs

If you've got the medallion, you've obviously got *some* tokens. If you don't have much for rings, then wear it for sure - and even if you do, at least one of you should wear it. Level 5 grants some good bennies for most classes. Next find a decent (red) weapon for each class that you're thinking of plus some sort of ranged weapon. Finally, see if you can find *something* to fill all available slots - boots, belt, cloak, ioun stones, etc. Then you can hit ebay or the trade threads and find some inexpensive stuff to fill in gaps or make a decent upgrade.

For the fighter build, try to get items that increase strength, such as Necklace of the Oak, Gauntlets of Ogre Power, Belt of Ogre Power.

Make sure any build has at least one ranged weapon (bow, sling, crossbow, blunder weapon, etc.).

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Good advice, that!

- First thing to do is settle on your class. Choose your class based on your own skills, and which seems like it would be the most fun for you. If you're good with your hands, and always win at the board game "Operation", go with Rogue. If you've got a good memory, and are gifted at horticulture, Druid. If you'd prefer less stress and just want to hit things, any of the fighter or its traditional variants.

- You don't have to spend much on tokens to have a strong build. Decide on the class you want to play, then get with one of the big traders on the forums, and ask for their help setting you up with Reds and Greens for your class. You'll certainly feel the difference in the dungeon!

- Druid should absolutely wear the Charm of Heroism. Those extra spells are very nice.

- Rogue would be much happier if you pick up Boots of Elvenkind, Masterwork Tools. Both are from 2011, but should not be too hard to find- and well worth the hunt.

- Fighters really like last year's red Defender Set.

- The Save rings from this year would be quite nice for all classes.

- Remember, if you haven't set up your group before hand, there is a chance you might not get the class you initially planned on playing.

WaterSomePlants wrote: - First thing to do is settle on your class. Choose your class based on your own skills, and which seems like it would be the most fun for you. If you're good with your hands, and always win at the board game "Operation", go with Rogue. If you've got a good memory, and are gifted at horticulture, Druid. If you'd prefer less stress and just want to hit things, any of the fighter or its traditional variants.

- You don't have to spend much on tokens to have a strong build. Decide on the class you want to play, then get with one of the big traders on the forums, and ask for their help setting you up with Reds and Greens for your class. You'll certainly feel the difference in the dungeon!

- Druid should absolutely wear the Charm of Heroism. Those extra spells are very nice.

- Rogue would be much happier if you pick up Boots of Elvenkind, Masterwork Tools. Both are from 2011, but should not be too hard to find- and well worth the hunt.

- Fighters really like last year's red Defender Set.

- The Save rings from this year would be quite nice for all classes.

- Remember, if you haven't set up your group before hand, there is a chance you might not get the class you initially planned on playing.

This is very good advice. I would also say that it's very easy to switch Fighter equipment for Paladin or Cleric or even Bard, but it's difficult to make it suitable for Druid. Not sure offhand about Rogue.

For Fighter in the "cheap" range you want at least:

+1 Bastard Sword (switch for a +1 mace for Cleric/Paladin)
Defender Helmet, Plate and Shield (these are still pretty cheap)
Gauntlets of Ogre Power
Bracers of Fire
+4 Ring of Fort Save
+4 Ring of Will Save
+2 Cloak of Resistance
+1 Amulet of Armor
Earcuff of Intellect

That's what I'd consider a base/cheap Fighter/Pallie/Cleric build. After that you can worry about charms and Ioun stones, etc.

Belt of Ogre Power is great but it costs more than twice as much as any other item on the above list.

If your thinking about a red rogue I would second looking for boots of elven kind and masterwork thieves tools. Would also suggest trying to track down a brawlers mug. You should be able to find one for less then the cost of most other damage enhancers (Id say under $5) and its really an amazing choice for a rogue off hand at that price point. Other then that this years chain of the vale/silver short sword should do you.

Picc wrote: If your thinking about a red rogue

Clearly, rogues are not "red", they're rouge.

Druegar wrote:

Picc wrote: If your thinking about a red rogue

Clearly, rogues are not "red", they're rouge.

A box on your correct spellings XD

Thanks for the great advice. I appreciate the help.

Some good thoughts above about a few quick token substitutions allowing you to change class. This is shorthand, but:

Rogue + longsword = Ranger
Fighter - sword + mace = Cleric