CHA-based builds

Zanniej · Unread post by **Zanniej** » Fri Oct 23, 2015 12:39 pm

I was wondering what different types of cha-based builds there are, and then I'm not counting sorcerers.

How do you make viable charisma based characters?

ctothep · Unread post by **ctothep** » Fri Oct 23, 2015 12:45 pm

A DC bard / shadow adept focused on illusion and enchantment spells could be pretty good i think... would be more of a PvP build though.

thids · Unread post by **thids** » Fri Oct 23, 2015 12:53 pm

Great Smiter paladin.

PiaMango · Unread post by **PiaMango** » Fri Oct 23, 2015 2:23 pm

Blaster warlock, though I think dex might as important for that. There's a few bard builds with dissonant chord that are semi-popular. You could also blackguard with bard, not necessarily aiming for EDM but an insane divine shield and saves, mainly for pvp.

Storm Munin · Unread post by **Storm Munin** » Fri Oct 23, 2015 3:27 pm

Stormsinger caster bard with stormbolt.

EDM melees from MaA or more fun combinations, currently having a ball with bard/blackguard/stormsinger/palemaster.

Exorcist clerics (planar turning)

Testing warlock dipped spirit shaman atm, might go the same way with nonevil clerics.

TeoDeathDealer · Fri Oct 23, 2015 5:01 pm

PiaMango wrote:Blaster warlock, though I think dex might as important for that. There's a few bard builds with dissonant chord that are semi-popular. You could also blackguard with bard, not necessarily aiming for EDM but an insane divine shield and saves, mainly for pvp.

Definition of a blaster lock is one that doesn't have a high charisma but relies on blast damage.

Eclypticon · Unread post by **Eclypticon** » Fri Oct 23, 2015 5:36 pm

Cha lock (aka controller) with ICE & light shield. Dip blackguard or cleric. It helps to have a little Con toughness and steadfast determination.

Aside from a FS with EDM, this is prolly one of the easier builds to play. I advise taking the undead spell, eldritch master and epic gate with Cha bonuses with drow or aasimar.

Aelcar · Unread post by **Aelcar** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 3:43 am

Many good suggestions already.

Wis 16+3, CHA-based Spirit Shaman caster is still missing.

Not as strong as a Sorcerer (but that's hard...), but definitely a good character, often vastly underestimated.

Personally speaking, Aelcar is a CHA 28 (36 buffed) pure Paladin, and as Thids suggested, this type of build works fairly well.

Steve · Unread post by **Steve** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 4:01 am

Zanniej wrote:I was wondering what different types of cha-based builds ...?

Shouldn't ALL PCs be CHA-based....you know what I mean?

It's a stat on the Sheet, something to be RP'd!

Oh, wait...you mean like CHA-high, all-powers-stemming from "force of personality, persuasiveness, personal magnetism, ability to lead, and physical attractiveness.." What a challenge, yes?

A melee Feinter can benefit from CHA. Pair that up with Guild Thief and you also have a highly Social Skill skilled character. EDM Bard, which was hinted at above. Especially wicked with Blackguard in the mix.

And the ever-popular Ghost Face Killer! We can't forget that rager of a PrC.

Deathgrowl · Unread post by **Deathgrowl** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 12:46 pm

Any and all sorcerers.

Bards of various splits.

Controller warlocks.

Turner clerics.

Great Smite paladins.

Then, if you're willing to go a bit less charisma, though still at least a little bit, you have a whole range of EDM builds (minimum 21 cha), for instance.

mrieder79 · Unread post by **mrieder79** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 5:09 pm

Steve wrote:
Zanniej wrote:I was wondering what different types of cha-based builds ...?
Shouldn't ALL PCs be CHA-based....you know what I mean? It's a stat on the Sheet, something to be RP'd!

Oh, wait...you mean like CHA-high, all-powers-stemming from "force of personality, persuasiveness, personal magnetism, ability to lead, and physical attractiveness.." What a challenge, yes?

A melee Feinter can benefit from CHA. Pair that up with Guild Thief and you also have a highly Social Skill skilled character. EDM Bard, which was hinted at above. Especially wicked with Blackguard in the mix.

And the ever-popular Ghost Face Killer! We can't forget that rager of a PrC.

CHA. Pfft.

Storm Munin · Unread post by **Storm Munin** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 5:24 pm

Aelcar, you missed something above.

metaquad4 · Unread post by **metaquad4** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 11:48 am

CHA Warlocks:
http://nwn2db.com/build/?227110

EDM Favored Souls:
http://nwn2db.com/build/?206048 (Silverstar of Selune)
http://nwn2db.com/build/?205815 (Paladin)
http://nwn2db.com/build/?210683 (Blackguard)

EDM Cleric:
http://nwn2db.com/build/?211101

A Myriad of Sorcerer Builds:
http://nwn2db.com/build/?227465
http://nwn2db.com/build/?202043
http://nwn2db.com/build/?214267

Bards:
http://nwn2db.com/build/?167245

Spirit Shamans:
http://nwn2db.com/build/?227720

Man at Arms:
-Full CHA based with 3 cleric for divine shield/divine might and evasion w/ the water domain
-EDM Based with 3-4 blackguard or 4 paladin (or 3 cleric, with the water domain)

And many mooore!

Zanniej · Unread post by **Zanniej** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 4:14 pm

Thanks everybody for your examples! Those are great!

Does anyone have an example of a CHA paladin build?

chad878262 · Unread post by **chad878262** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 5:20 pm

Not the most powerful build in the world and not full charisma based but bonus points for using morning Lord and hospitaler prestige classes? Maybe? :p

Obviously benefit here is lots of uses of edm. Note you could flip str and cha to end up with 24 charisma. Cool concept for rp. I play this on rare occasions though he is only level 5 or 6. He runs around with his brother, a charisma based cleric focused on turning/planar turning.

http://nwn2db.com/build/?222347

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