Hi everyone, and welcome back to You Build the Character. This month, the nights are drawing in, and a dark presence stalks the forums. A sinister Count with supernatural powers, played by the legendary Christopher Lee... Dooku, AKA Darth Tyranus (why, who were you thinking of?). You have until 11.59pm (PDT) on Thursday 22 September to post your RPG stats, and any notes you want to post explaining your decisions. Once submissions have closed, all forum members will have until 11.59pm (PDT) on Thursday 6 October to vote for their favourite. Whichever build receives the most votes will win.
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All builds must be created according to RAW, with no house rules (no single Athletics skill, no bonus feats for bloodlines etc).
You may use "unlimited" point buy for Dooku's ability scores, provided each score is between 3 and 18 at first level (before racial and age adjustments).
You are free to use material from all official Saga Edition books, up to and including The Unknown Regions.
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Count Dooku is a Human, and as such uses the Human species traits provided on page 23 of the core rulebook.
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Greetings all. My Count Dooku is built on PB 28, with old age modifiers. I think he's fairly straightforward. I've tried to incorporate everything I could think of from movies and cartoons to represent the abilities that he's demonstrated. His use of dun möch is represented by both the temptation SQ as well as Adept Negotiator and Noble Fencing Style. His trademark Makashi is augmented by Greater Weapon Focus for added precision, and by graceful tactical movement in the form of Dodge and Moving Target. It's not an overpowering style, and it's best against a single melee opponent, which I think is represented in this build. I know that some people might consider 16th level to be a bit low for him, but I think this shows what he can do - and just as importantly, what he can't do (namely, beat Anakin in ROTS). Also, he has no Destiny Points, which is another thing that made Anakin too powerful for him to handle in that last duel. One of his weaknesses in the end is that he doesn't have a destiny of his own, and he's standing in the way of Anakin fulfilling his.
EDIT: I gave him Improved Force Lightning since he used that against Anakin.
Count Dooku CL 16 Medium Human Jedi 8/Noble 1/Jedi Knight 5/Sith Lord 2 Force 7; Dark Side 14 Init +14; Senses Perception +10 Languages Basic, Geonosian, Gossam, High Galactic, Huttese, Muun ----------------------------------------------------------------- Defenses Ref 30 (flat-footed 29), Fort 29, Will 31; Acrobatic Recovery, Block hp 110; Threshold 29 Immune fear effects ----------------------------------------------------------------- Speed 6 squares; Moving Target Melee lightsaber +22 (2d8+8) or Melee lightsaber +20 (3d8+8) with Rapid Strike Ranged by weapon +16 Base Atk +15; Grp +16 Atk Options Power of the Dark Side, Rapid Strike Special Actions Adept Negotiator, Dodge, Lightsaber Defense +3 (Makashi), Swift Power, temptation Force Powers Known (Use the Force +22): blind, contentious opportunity, Force grip, Force lightning (2), levitate, Makashi riposte, mind trick, move object (3), pushing slash Force Regimens sparring practice, telekinetic practice, Vo'ren's first cadence Force Secrets Extend Power Force Techniques Improved Force Lightning, Improved Move Light Object ----------------------------------------------------------------- Abilities Str 11, Dex 13, Con 10, Int 15, Wis 14, Cha 18 Talents Acrobatic Recovery, Adept Negotiator, Block, Greater Weapon Focus (lightsabers), Lightsaber Defense, Makashi, Noble Fencing Style, Power of the Dark Side, Swift Power Feats Dodge, Force Regimen Mastery, Force Sensitivity, Force Training (4), Linguist, Moving Target, Rapid Strike, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Skill Training (Deception), Weapon Focus (lightsabers), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabers, simple weapons) Skills Acrobatics +14, Deception +17, Initiative +14, Knowledge (galactic lore) +15, Persuasion +17, Use the Force +22 Possessions lightsaber (self-built), comlink (encrypted, holo capability), Punworcca 116-class interstellar sloop with FA-4 pilot droid
Children believe what we tell them, they have complete faith in us. I ask of you a little of this childlike simplicity, and to bring us luck, let me speak four truly magic words: "A long time ago...." (Jean Cocteau's Beauty and the Beast)
Rather than portray Dooku as an elderly Jedi that is still incredibly dexterous and limber, I decided to approach Dooku in a different way by showing how an old man would compensate for the loss of his youthful agility. This is a representation of Dooku during the Clone Wars.
I've given him a 32 point buy to start off, along with the stat benefits and penalties of old age. He has also fulfilled a Corruption Destiny, wherein he allowed himself to be persuaded by Darth Sidious to explore the Dark Side.
This Dooku is still a master of movement, but rather than tumble around the battlefield, he uses Disturbing Presence to get past his enemies. He also can use Transposing Strike to avoid flank attacks, while Hobbling Strike slows down his enemies, giving him a speed advantage, and Staggering Attack (Scum and Villiany) allows him to push enemies away from him, either allowing him to isolate one opponent for a quick kill or take a quick exit from the battlefield. Impulsive Flight also helps him get out of bad situations a little faster.
Predictive Defense offsets his low Dex, and what version of Dooku would be complete without the Lightsaber Defense and Makashi talents? I also added Masterwork Lightsaber, thinking it would help highlight Dooku's drive and desire to excel in all areas, even lightsaber contruction. It also helps with damage output, allowing the reroll of a single damage die each hit. Weapon Focus allows Dooku to treat his lightsaber as a light weapon so he can still gain good benefits from Rapid Strike, and of course, Noble Fencing Style proves that many things (among them wine and attack rolls) do get better with age.
Force Flow and Forceful Warrior allow him to gain extra Force Points during a battle for either regainin Force powers or activating Force Secrets. Extend Power and Linked Power represent his ability to multi-task, enabling him to batter his enemies with the Force repeatedly or bring his lightsaber prowess into play, Debilitating Power also helps keep his enemies down the condition track (very powerful option, especially coupled with Dooku's generous use of Force Lightning). Affliction will help him wear down his enemies by dealing extra damage whenever he uses his offensive Force powers. I choose Force Treatment because there is an instance where Dooku cleanses a plague from his body by using the Force. It can also help in a fight if he can put his enemies far enough away to use First Aid on himself.
Finally, Knowledge (bureaucracy) and (galatic lore) represent his vast knowledge, both of politics and the galaxy at large, and Silver Tongue represents his ability to sway people to his way of thinking.
Count Dooku CL 18 Old Male human Jedi 4/Noble 4/Jedi Knight 5/Jedi Master 3/Sith Lord 2 Destiny 2; Force 7; Dark Side Score 18 Init +14; Senses Perception+18 Languages Basic, Bocce, Geonosian, Gossam, High Galactic, Huttese, Quarren, Sith, Shyriiwook. Sullestese -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defenses Reflex 35 (flat-footed 31), Fort 31, Will 35 Hp 88; Threshold 31 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Speed 6 squares Melee unarmed +22 (1d4+8) or Melee dueling lightsaber +24 (2d8+8) Melee dueling lightsaber +22 (3d8+8) with Rapid Strike Base Atk +17; Grp +16 Atk Options Hobbling Strike, Severing Strike, Staggering Strike, Transposing Strike Special Actions Disturbing Presence, Impulsive Flight, Lightsaber Defense, Force Powers Known (Use the Force +24): Contentious Opportunity, Force Grip, Force Lightning (2), Force Shield, Intercept, Makashi Riposte (2), Memory Walk, Mind Trick, Move Object, Pushing Slash, Rebuke, Saber Swarm, Surge Force Secrets Debilitating Power, Extend Power, Linked Power Force Techniques Improved Force Trance, Improved Move Light Object
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abilities Str 9, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 18, Wis 18, Cha 20 Special Qualities Fearless, Serenity, Temptation Talents Affliction, Force Flow, Force Treatment, Forceful Warrior, Lightsaber Defense, Makashi, Masterwork Lightsaber, Noble Fencing Style, Severing Strike, Transposing Strike, Feats Disturbing Presence, Force Sensitivity, Force Training (3), Hobbling Strike, Impulsive Flight, Linguist, Predictive Defense, Rapid Strike, Silver Tongue, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Staggering Attack, Weapon Focus(lightsabers), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabers, simple weapons) Skills Deception+19, Initiative+14, Knowledge (bureaucracy)+18, Knowledge (galactic lore) +18, Perception+18, Persuasion +19, Use the Force +24 Possessions dueling lightsaber (self built with synthetic crystal, electrum detail, and concealed compartment with comlink), designer robes, armorweave cloak
Destiny Fulfilled (Corruption): Count Dooku has fulfilled his destiny by allowing himself to be corrupted by Darth Sidious.
Destiny (Champion): It is Count Dooku's destiny to lead the Confederacy of Independant Systems to victory over the Old Republic.
EDIT: So I just realized that this Dooku doesn't meet all his talent and feat prereqs, so I need to go back to drawing board and tweak a few things.
EDIT 2: Ok, fixed the problems.
EDIT 3: Fixed more tweaks pointed out by October Knight.
I'm both selfish and rational. I'm scheming, secretive and manipulative; I use knowledge as a tool for personal gain, and in turn obtaining more knowledge. At best, I am mysterious and stealthy; at worst, I am distrustful and opportunistic.
Curse! You are right. I must have been thinking of Jedi Masters and Sith Lords being able to take talents from other Force traditions and got mixed up. Once more, back to the drawing board. Thanks for pointing that out.
I'm both selfish and rational. I'm scheming, secretive and manipulative; I use knowledge as a tool for personal gain, and in turn obtaining more knowledge. At best, I am mysterious and stealthy; at worst, I am distrustful and opportunistic.
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Darth Tyranus CL 18 Medium Old Male Human Noble 3/ Jedi 7/ Melee Duellist 1/ Jedi Knight 4/ Jedi Master 2/ Sith Lord 1 Destiny* 3; Force 8; Dark-side 16 Init +16; Senses Perception +17 Languages Basic, Geonosian, Huttese, Neimoidian, Quarranese, Sith ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defences Ref 34 (Flat-footed 32), Fort 32, Will 34; Block, Deflect, Lightsabre Defence, Makashi, Melee Defence hp 162; Threshold 32 Immune Fear effects ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Speed 6 squares Melee Unarmed +22 (1d4+9) or Melee Lightsabre +24 (2d8+9) or Melee Lightsabre +22 (3d8+9) with Rapid Strike Base Atk +17; Grp +19 Atk OptionsAdvantageous StrikeKotOR, Combat Reflexes, Improved Disarm, Rapid Strike, Whirlwind Attack Special ActionsDemoralising DefenceKotOR, Lightsabre Defence +3 (Makashi), Lightsabre Form SavantJATM, Melee Defence, Redirect Shot, Serenity, Silver TongueGoI, Telekinetic Savant , Temptation Force Powers Known (Use the Force +24): Contentious OpportunityJATM, Force Grip, Force Lightning, Force Thrust, LevitateCW, Makashi RiposteJATM, Move Object (2), Rebuke, Surge Force Secrets Quicken Power Force TechniquesForce Power Mastery (Move Object), Improved Move Light Object ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abilities Str 11, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 15, Wis 16, Cha 20 Special Qualities Fearless, Serenity, Temptation TalentsAdvantageous StrikeKotOR, Block, Deflect, Demoralising DefenceKotOR, Lightsabre Defence, Lightsabre Form SavantJATM, Makashi, Noble Fencing StyleKotOR, Redirect Shot, Telekinetic ProdigytFU, Telekinetic Savant FeatsCombat Reflexes, Force Sensitivity, Force Training (2), Improved Disarm, Linguist, Melee Defence, Rapid Strike, Silver TongueGoI, Skill Focus (Persuasion, Use the Force), Weapon Focus (Lightsabres), Weapon Proficiency (Lightsabres, Pistols, Simple Weapons), Whirlwind Attack SkillsDeception +19, Initiative +16, Knowledge (Bureaucracy) +16, Knowledge (Galactic Lore) +16, Knowledge (Social Sciences) +16, Knowledge (Tactics) +16, Perception +17, Persuasion +29, Use the Force +24 PossessionsCommlink (encrypted, holo-capable), Lightsabre Energy Cell, Punworcca 116-class Sloop (modified)CW, Red-bladed Duelling Lightsabre (self-built with pressure grip)JATM, Serenno Noble Robes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Darth Tyranus is considered to have fulfilled the Corruption (+1 bonus to Dexterity and Charisma scores) and Education (+5 bonus to Persuasion checks) destinies.
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This represents Dooku at his death; he has no destiny points to represents how easy he was killed by Anakin.
It’s pretty straight forward build. Noble fencing style makes dooku better with the lightsaber as he gets older.Uncommon choices such as, beast trick represents him commanding that krayt dragon. And mind probe represents his ability to pull information out of people mind. Most of the feat choices represent him still being a threat on the battle field even at 83
Count Dooku CL 17 Medium Old human noble 3/jedi 7/jedi knight 3/melee duelist 1/jedi master 2/sith lord 1 Force 4; Dark Side 19; Destiny 0 Init +15; Sense Perception +17 Languages Basic, Geonosian, High galactic, Huttese, Quarrenese Sith Defenses Ref 36 (without lightsaber +33, flat-footed 30), Fort 30; Will 34 hp 101; Threshold 30 Immune Fear effects Speed 6 squares Melee Unarmed +16 (1d4+8) Melee Lightsaber +21 (2d8+8) or Melee Lightsaber +19 (3d8+8) or Ranged +18 (by weapon) Reach 1 square Base Atk +16; Grp +18 Atk Options combat reflexes, demoralizing strike, disturbing presence, melee defense, rapid strike, Force Powers Known (Use the Force +22) continuous opportunity, deflecting slash, Force grip, Force lightning, Force slam, makashi riposte, mind trick, move object, rebuke, surge Force Secret Quicken power Force Techniques Force point recovery Abilities Str 10, Dex 14, Con 10, Int 14, Wis 19, Cha 18 Special Qualities fearless, serenity, temptation Talents advantageous strike, beast trick, block, deflect, lightsaber defense, drain knowledge, makashi, noble fencing style, redirect shot, telekinetic power, transposing strike, Feats Combat reflexes, Demoralizing strike, Disrupting presence, Force sensitivity, Force training (2), Linguist, Melee defense, rapid strike, Skill focus (Use the Force), Silver Tongue, Weapon focus (lightsaber), Weapon Proficiency (Lightsaber, Pistol, Simple) Skills Deception +17, Initiative +15, Knowledge (bureaucracy) +15, Knowledge (galactic lore) +15, Knowledge (tactics) +15, Knowledge (social sciences) +15Perception +17, Persuasion +17 (can intimidate or change attitude as a standard action) , Use the Force +22 Possessions dueling lightsaber (self built, red blade - standard synthetic crystal, electrum detail), Serenno nobility outfit, armorweave cloak, lightsaber energy cell, miniaturized long rang encrpyed holocapable comlink, Punworcca 116-class interstellar sloop Weight 2 kg Destiny corruption (for falling to the darkside - dex/wis +1) Destiny champion (for leading the Separatist’s war effort and allowing Palpatine to take power – cha +2)
Here's my version of Dooku as of his death on the Invisible Hand. This build is a first for me because I did not do much in the wya of research by reading hsi Wookieepedia entry and looking up other stories he has appeared in. I watched Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith and The Clone Wars episodes and got much of my ideas from those, mostly The Clone Wars. After reading these other entries, he has a lot in common with them. I believe after falling to the dark side, he simply had no destiny, he just kinda helped Palpatine further his destiny and Anakin too. He was simply a tool to further other people's progress. I tried to give him a well-roundedness with more of a focus on the lightsaber. He was a master of Makashi, a style that lends itsef very well to defeating a single opponent, as logn as that opponent isn't physically stronger. This is represented by the talents of Makashi and Lightsaber Defense, of which I gave him two. Along with the Dodge feat, this gives him a huge boost vs one opponent. Slippery Manuever lets him use Dodge against 2 opponents, like with Anakin and Obi-Wan on the Hand. Advantageous Strike boosts his attacks with attacks of opportunity, since Makashi is based of that concept. Two uses of Contentious Opportunity and Makashi Riposte ensure that he gets through with his attacks of opportunity and lets him create those openings he needs to win. I chose to train him in Acrobatics because I think it's something he would've learned and been doing in his youth as a good complement to his Makashi style. I debated doing that with Dodge and lowering his Dex so he couldn't use it like the RCR did but I wasn't sure if it was allowed so Iskipped it and I think it turned out okay for it. Something of note I did was to stay away from the Jedi Master prestige class simply because I didn't think it fitted him with the serenity special ability. He gets his higher Force learning mostly from Palpatine and his study of the Sith. For his abilities I used PB 25, adjsuted for age and put his level ups into Constitution, Wisdom, Charisma, and Dexterity 3 times to offset his aging.
Count Dooku CL15 Old male Human Jedi 3/Noble 4/Jedi Knight 4/Melee Duelist 1/Sith Lord 3 Force 6 Dark Side 15 Init +8 Senses Perception +9 Languages Basic, Bocce, High Galactic, Huttese, Geonosian, Gossam, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defenses Ref 29 (flat-footed 28), Fort 27, Will 32 HP 90 Threshold 27 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Speed 6 sq Melee +12 unarmed (1d4-1) Melee +19 self-built dueling lightsaber (2d8+6) Melee +25 self-built dueling lightsaber (2d8+6) with attack of opportunity Melee +17 self-built dueling lightsaber (2d8+6) with Rapid Strike Ranged +14 by weapon Base Attack +13 Grapple +14 Attack Options Melee Defense, Rapid Strike, Transposing Strike Force Powers Contentious Opportunity x2, Force Grip, Force Lightning, Force Thrust, Makashi Riposte x2, Move Object, Rebuke Force Techniques Force Point Recovery, Force Power Mastery (Makashi Ripsote) Force Secrets Corrupted Power, Debilitating Power ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abilities Str 8, Dex 13, Con 8, Int 16, Wis 15, Cha 18 Special Abilities fearless, temptation Skills Acrobatics +11, Deception +16, Knowledge (galactic lore) +15, Persuasion +16, Use The Force +21 Feats Dodge, Force-Sensitive, Force Training x3, Linguist, Melee Defense, Rapid Strike, Silver Tongue, Skill Focus (Use The Force), Slippery Maneuver, Weapon Focus (lightsabers), Weapon Prof (lightsabers, simple) Talents Adept Negotiator, Advantageous Strike, Lightsaber Defense x2, Lightsaber Form Savant, Makashi, Noble Fencing Style, Power Of The Dark Side, Transposing Strike, Equipment dueling lightsaber (self-built, red synthetic crystal), armorweave cape, fancy clothes, miniaturized long-range encrypted holo comlink
Destiny Fulfilled (Dooku has completed his destiny and fallen to the dark side and gained a +1 to his Intelligence and Charisma)
EDIT: Just thought of a couple people for upcoming contests. I'd really like to see Durge and Jango Fett, but maybe expand to do some other bounty hunters too. I just got onto kind of a bounty hunter kick a few days ago,
My Count Dooku is built on PB 28, with old age modifiers. I think he's fairly straightforward. I've tried to incorporate everything I could think of from movies and cartoons to represent the abilities that he's demonstrated. His use of dun möch is represented by both the temptation SQ as well as Adept Negotiator and Noble Fencing Style. His trademark Makashi is augmented by Greater Weapon Focus for added precision, and by graceful tactical movement in the form of Dodge and Moving Target. It's not an overpowering style, and it's best against a single melee opponent, which I think is represented in this build. I know that some people might consider 16th level to be a bit low for him, but I think this shows what he can do - and just as importantly, what he can't do (namely, beat Anakin in ROTS). Also, he has no Destiny Points, which is another thing that made Anakin too powerful for him to handle in that last duel. One of his weaknesses in the end is that he doesn't have a destiny of his own, and he's standing in the way of Anakin fulfilling his. 
