Pure Bard Post Cap

[nocturnix]

Well I am just 3 levels shy of cap, and already have a bit of leftover TP that I'm not sure what to do with. Any other post-capped pure bards out there who might have some advice?

What are your postcap training goals as a pure bard?

Also should i be training in any lores? I have not done so since i hit 75 in manipulation.

Armor Use..........................| 165 65
Multi Opponent Combat..............| 5 1
Physical Fitness...................| 197 97
Dodging............................| 132 36
Arcane Symbols.....................| 5 1
Magic Item Use.....................| 197 97
Harness Power......................| 197 97
Elemental Mana Control.............| 86 19
Mental Mana Control................| 197 97
Mental Lore - Manipulation.........| 175 75
Perception.........................| 197 97
Climbing...........................| 160 60
Swimming...........................| 145 45


Spell Lists
Minor Elemental....................| 51


Spell Lists
Bard...............................| 118

I'm thinking perhaps like dode, or considering thrown as I have a nice thrown weapon.

Thanks,

[Shaps]

Well I am just 3 levels shy of cap, and already have a bit of leftover TP that I'm not sure what to do with. Any other post-capped pure bards out there who might have some advice?

What are your postcap training goals as a pure bard?

Also should i be training in any lores? I have not done so since i hit 75 in manipulation.

Armor Use..........................| 165 65
Multi Opponent Combat..............| 5 1
Physical Fitness...................| 197 97
Dodging............................| 132 36
Arcane Symbols.....................| 5 1
Magic Item Use.....................| 197 97
Harness Power......................| 197 97
Elemental Mana Control.............| 86 19
Mental Mana Control................| 197 97
Mental Lore - Manipulation.........| 175 75
Perception.........................| 197 97
Climbing...........................| 160 60
Swimming...........................| 145 45


Spell Lists
Minor Elemental....................| 51


Spell Lists
Bard...............................| 118

I'm thinking perhaps like dode, or considering thrown as I have a nice thrown weapon.

Thanks,

If you're already hunting well with your current build, I would suggest:

PF - 2x (affects a bunch of things)
Spells - Not sure of the break points for a Bard, but something like 125/75 or something? Max 425/430 and get some more CS.
Dodging - At least to 1x

Those would be my first 3 priorities, but am sure someone will have some alternative approachs/guidance.

[nocturnix]

If you're already hunting well with your current build, I would suggest:

PF - 2x (affects a bunch of things)
Spells - Not sure of the break points for a Bard, but something like 125/75 or something? Max 425/430 and get some more CS.
Dodging - At least to 1x

Those would be my first 3 priorities, but am sure someone will have some alternative approachs/guidance.

As i understand max for CS bonus is 121. Not sure how high to take 400s since i dont use any attack spells from 400s really. Would of course like to max bonuses for 425 and 430, how many ranks is that?

Will have to look int PF as i'm not sure what more than 1x would do. Doding yeah i think its needed agreed. but i might prioritize something above it.

[wetsand]

I believe 127/75 is the popular break down for max bard CS. Personally I would bring dodge up to 1x before more spells. Might be a good time to grab 25 ranks in Telepathy lore.

[Atmani]

I went really different at cap, maybe we can meet in the middle. My CS is significantly weaker than yours probably but I have no problem blowing shit up so I went more defensive. Looks like you're runestaff?

Skill Name | Current Current
| Bonus Ranks
Armor Use..........................| 160 60
Shield Use.........................| 302 202
Combat Maneuvers...................| 114 28
Brawling...........................| 201 101
Physical Fitness...................| 201 101
Dodging............................| 201 101
Harness Power......................| 200 100
Mental Mana Control................| 105 25
Elemental Lore - Air...............| 150 50
Mental Lore - Manipulation.........| 175 75
Perception.........................| 201 101
Climbing...........................| 120 30
Swimming...........................| 160 60
Spell Lists
Minor Elemental....................| 43
Spell Lists
Bard...............................| 100

2x shield/1x brawl/1x dodge gives a ton of DS and survivability, and I've been working towards 1x CM so I stop getting maneuver cheesed so bad. 50 Air Lore for Tower Shield with Medium Shield penalties, but want to go to 75 at some point.

Generally speaking picking up 1x dodge is a very cost efficient option vs. continuing to convert PTP to MTP for mental skills