I'm new to DOS, but I'm about to start my first game tomorrow using the 4 player coop mod with my 2 brothers and son. I'm not too worried about making a potentially poor build because I think it will be offset by the fact that we'll have double the party size from the get go, however, I do want to make something that will actually be fun to play in the long run.
So my idea for a build is a War Priest. I'm visualizing someone a little like the character, Kyra from the Pathfinder RPG. Basically I want a character that is focused on healing, but uses a sword instead of a mace, and doesn't use a shield. Also, I would love her to be able to forgo any heavy armor, using speed instead to move quickly about the battlefield.
Here's my idea for starting stats:
Abilities
Strength + 2
Intelligence + 2
Speed +1
Skills
One Handed + 1
Man At Arms + 1
Hydro + 2
Talents
Lone Wolf
Opportunist (or Escapist)
Minor Heal
Slow Current
Dust Devil
I figure that she can forgo Constitution because of Lone wolf, that way she can survive with no heavy armor and shield. Later I may get Body Building.
I know her weakness will be tanking, I'll have to play her mobile in combat, moving in and out of the fray, striking only when beneficial and healing her comrades as support. If she stands around monsters too long she'll probably get into trouble.
How does that sound? Is she doomed to get annihilated? Or do you think I could pull it off? Any tips to improve her?
