It seems like a better option now that Perception affects Accuracy.

 

Wood Elf

 

Might: 10

Con: 10

Dex: 10

Per: 16

Int: 16

Res: 16

 

For a newb?

I'd choose to go with either the intellect - clever, looking for a loophole type conversation options, or go with resolve - strong conviction, making the hard choice type conversation options. From a role playing standpoint I don't think that the same person would be good at both types of conversations. If you have strong convictions - resolve - you don't need to look for a loophole like intellect has to. Likewise if you can find a loophole and 'cheat' there is no need to have strong convictions.

 

This also has the plus of letting you go for a high resolve or a high intellect.

 

If it was me I'd go with either:

 

Might 16

Con 10

Dex 15

Per 15

Int  6

Res 16

 

With food and an item you can easy get back to 10 intellect for no malus. Go with dual wield melee or retaliation shield, heavy armor. Look for powers that do not have a duration like the rays. Melee does better damage faster than ranged so you will generate focus quickly. With this go with something other than wood elf, Boreal Dwarf or Moon or Fire Godlike if you like cheese.

 

or

Might 18

Con 8

Dex 16

Per 15

Int   18

Res   3

 

A more standard ranged glass cannon build, maybe even dump con all the way for more cannon.