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<blockquote data-quote="manduck" data-source="post: 7001247" data-attributes="member: 6801718"><p>There are a few options that come to mind when wanting to take on multiple roles or do lots of things. Fortunately 5E makes this a little easier even in just the base class with options like Arcane Trickster and Eldrich Knight. So I'll rattle off a few.</p><p></p><p>I'll throw in a nod to the Valor Bard, for all the reasons listed above. It's a solid choice for a Jack of all Trades kind of hero.</p><p></p><p>Arcane Trickster is a good choice. Lots of skills with the base Rogue class. Throw in a healthy dose of arcane magic and features that give a variety of interesting things you can do. Plus with sneak attack you can be pretty nasty in a straight up fight. </p><p></p><p>Bladelock or Eldrich Knight. Mix arcane magic with melee fighting. Warlock has some interesting features more on the magical side while fighter has some of the best fighting abilities (action surge). So you can fight and cast with some niche features others may not have. </p><p></p><p>Paladin. Mix fighting, divine magic and healing all in one. Paladins are good at a bunch of different things and can be really tough with their armor, immunity to diseases or fear, and save bonuses. Their spells have a lot of utility or you smite something for heavy damage. Lay on hands is good for HP or poisons/disease. The oaths they have available are all pretty strong too with unique feels to them. </p><p></p><p>Fighter/Cleric multi class. There is a pretty solid fighter 11/cleric 9 build floating around here that has some good stuff. Lots of attacks and access to divine magic, which has healing and utility. If you want more interesting things in combat, go battlemaster and cleric. </p><p></p><p>Eldrich Knight/Wizard is another popular multiclass. Lots of utility and damage in wizard spells and cantrips. Add in some fun fighter features. Basically like the fighter/cleric if you prefer arcane magic instead of divine. </p><p></p><p>If you're looking to break the mold with skills or get access to skills outside your class options, backgrounds can really help out. Lots of good ways to get stealth for a dex fighter or something like that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="manduck, post: 7001247, member: 6801718"] There are a few options that come to mind when wanting to take on multiple roles or do lots of things. Fortunately 5E makes this a little easier even in just the base class with options like Arcane Trickster and Eldrich Knight. So I'll rattle off a few. I'll throw in a nod to the Valor Bard, for all the reasons listed above. It's a solid choice for a Jack of all Trades kind of hero. Arcane Trickster is a good choice. Lots of skills with the base Rogue class. Throw in a healthy dose of arcane magic and features that give a variety of interesting things you can do. Plus with sneak attack you can be pretty nasty in a straight up fight. Bladelock or Eldrich Knight. Mix arcane magic with melee fighting. Warlock has some interesting features more on the magical side while fighter has some of the best fighting abilities (action surge). So you can fight and cast with some niche features others may not have. Paladin. Mix fighting, divine magic and healing all in one. Paladins are good at a bunch of different things and can be really tough with their armor, immunity to diseases or fear, and save bonuses. Their spells have a lot of utility or you smite something for heavy damage. Lay on hands is good for HP or poisons/disease. The oaths they have available are all pretty strong too with unique feels to them. Fighter/Cleric multi class. There is a pretty solid fighter 11/cleric 9 build floating around here that has some good stuff. Lots of attacks and access to divine magic, which has healing and utility. If you want more interesting things in combat, go battlemaster and cleric. Eldrich Knight/Wizard is another popular multiclass. Lots of utility and damage in wizard spells and cantrips. Add in some fun fighter features. Basically like the fighter/cleric if you prefer arcane magic instead of divine. If you're looking to break the mold with skills or get access to skills outside your class options, backgrounds can really help out. Lots of good ways to get stealth for a dex fighter or something like that. [/QUOTE]
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