Dwarf HIPS Crossbow build ?

[Mutko1]

Hello can anyone recommend a Xbow build ? Preferably dwarf race and HIPS.

[Ewe]

This should work, just take dwarf instead of halfling:

http://nwn2db.com/build/?161515

And you can do either light or heavy xbow, your choice.

And also there's an option once you have manyshot to type a command >automanyshot on


There's a million ways to do it, but basically most of them take 12 fighter levels manyshot and crossbow sniper mastery and pump dex. Then take at least 3 SD. The rest is all optional whatever you want really. Some go for edodge others go for more damage, some abuse the death attack manyshot "feature" with the assassin route, the choices are up to you.

[Truthiness]

Warrior of Darkness only gives bonus feats on level 9 and 10 on BG.

There's a belt called Belted Quiver of Supreme Skill that adds Rapid Reload and Improved Critical (light and heavy crossbow) that I would highly recommend if you want to play a crossbow build.

Overall, fighter 12/EA 5/SD 3/WoD or AK 10, fighter 12/EA 5/WoD or AK 3/SD 10 (for epic dodge), or just fighter 12/EA 5/WoD or AK 4/assassin 9 are all good builds. Keep in mind that Crossbows normally get 3 attacks per round (rapid shot + rapid reload) and you need to be hasted to get that 4th attack, else assassin 9 is somewhat wasted.

Blinding Speed is a pretty good feat if you're going with assassin, as it allows you to instantly activate a 10 round haste 4/day.

There are a few other niche builds out there for crossbows, ranger versions can work pretty well, and I've made a few weird ones in my days.