4E Character Optimization: Class Guides Index | ../Defenders | ../Leaders | ../Strikers | ../Controllers | Races

This section is dedicated to easily referencing the general guides and build discussions for whatever type of character you want to play. Use the menu links above to select your archetype, then find your main class and secondary class, if any, and enjoy some of the best guides and builds that the Character Optimization Board has to offer!

(Special thanks to the creator of The_Collective for the original thread this wiki page is based on!)

• Defenders - Fighter, Paladin, Swordmage, and Warden
• Leaders - Artificer, Bard, Cleric, Shaman, Warlord
• Strikers - Assassin, Avenger, Barbarian, Monk, Ranger, Rogue, Sorcerer, Warlock
• ../Controllers - Druid, Invoker, Psion, Seeker, Wizard
• Races - Want to pick your race first? Check out these guides to being the best {creature} you can be!

Build Collections

• The Complete ShakaUVM Collection by ShakaUVM
• Lord_Ventnor's Build Compendium by Lord_ventnor

Misc

• A brief guide to making builds copy-pasted from the Character Builder look good on the wiki.
• To all handbook builders: ../Adding Guide Links to your handbook.
• Discussion Forums
• Char Op Group
• Monster Resistances, Vulnerabilities, and Damage Types
• A handbook of known combos/tricks/exploits
• A guide to MC feats for dabblers
• A Familiar Keeper's Handbook (unfinished)