D&D 5E Z's Multi classing Thoughts

Kobold Stew said:

For the Ranger 5/Rogue x combination:

Two Ranger archetypes jn XGTE offer comparable benefits up to level 5:

Horizon Walker makes all damage from a sneak attack become Force damage, with +1d8. It uses up a Bonus Action (generally bad for Rogues; and needs to be within 30'), but only for the first round the creature is attacked.

Monster Slayer adds +1d6, and also uses up a bonus action for the first round, but does so at a range of 60'.

Both are comparable, and don't require the target already to be injured, which is the case with Hunter (Colossus Slayer).

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Kobold Stew said:

Fair enough -- Horde breaker requires a second opponent (which allows for a less direct comparison).

HW still worth considering, I feel.

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Kobold Stew said:

You need a free hand to be able to cast a spell requiring somatic components. If you have a sword and shield, you don't have a free hand. War Caster gets around that.

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