Forest Warden

The forest warden is a strength-based tempest dual longsword weilder. Its flurry of attacks make it a feared opponent. It has some minor spell casting ability to ensure its ability to perform under all conditions. With a +5 strength item, it can get up to 26 strength, making it a decent melee warrior. Favored enemy is chosen based on the general population of mobs in the more common quests. One should try to look for a +5 mithral breastplate or Kundarak Delving Suit (dragon raid loot) so that a higher AC may be achieved. In the wilds, the warden is able to charm animals into helping turn the tide of the battle. While the melee powress of this build is evident, the ranged abilities are lacking due to a low dexterity score.

The main problem with this build is its relative weakness at lower levels. It is a poor combatant at the lower levels due to the lack of attack bonuses. At the higher levels, this is offset by the availability of the elven weapon enhancements. Due to the ferocity of the attacks, agro can be hard to manage with the warden. Do judge accordingly and maintain sufficient agro just so you can draw them away from the squishies in the group but insufficient to allow taking huge damage.

RACE: Elf, Alignment: Lawful Good

STATS: Str: 17, Dex: 15, Con: 14, Int: 8, Wis: 8, Cha: 8 Stat points gained at levels 4, 8, 12, 16 and 20 would go into strength

FEATS:
 * (Selected)
 * Dodge
 * Mobility
 * Spring Attack
 * Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons
 * Toughness
 * Power Attack
 * Oversized Two Weapon Fighting
 * (Ranger Bonus)
 * Favored Enemy: Undead
 * Favored Enemy: Giant
 * Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider
 * Favored Enemy: Construct
 * Favored Enemy: Aberration

SKILLS:
 * Balance
 * Jump
 * Hide
 * Move Silently
 * Spot

ENHANCEMENTS:
 * Ranger Sprint Boost I
 * Ranger Master of Archery
 * Elven Dexterity I
 * Valenar Elf Melee Attack II
 * Valenar Elf Melee Damage II
 * Elven Ranged Attack II
 * Elven Ranged Damage II
 * Racial Toughness II
 * Ranger Favored Attack II
 * Ranger Favored Damage IV
 * Ranger Favored Defense III
 * Ranger Favored Resistance III
 * Ranger Tempest III
 * Ranger Devotion III
 * Ranger Dexterity II

Breakdowns
Armor Class
 * Base: 10
 * +5 Chain Shirt: +8
 * Dex 18 (14 base, +2 enhancement, +2 item): +4
 * Chaosgarde (Xorian Cipher): +2
 * Protection +5: +5
 * Tempest enhancement: +4 (or +7 with +5 heavy shield)
 * Ranger barkskin: +5
 * Total: 36 (TWF), 39 (sword n board)