Gecko85
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I have a (currently 2nd level) half-elf bard who I plan to make a Valor Bard when I hit 3rd level. Thinking ahead to 4th level when I can either take the ability score improvement or a feat. Thinking feat, but not sure which one. Since I plan to go College of Valor, I'll get proficiency in medium armor and martial weapons, so that opens up a few possibilities. Thoughts on these (or others)?
I'm leaning towards sharpshooter...but not sure. Any others I should be considering?
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CN Half-Elf Bard
Level 2
Abilities:
STR 8 (-1)
DEX 16 (+3; save +5)
CON 14 (+2)
INT 12 (+1)
WIS 10 (+0)
CHA 16 (+3; save +5)
Size M
Speed 30
AC 14
Init +3
Hit Points 16
Proficiency bonus: +2
Proficiencies: light armor, simple weapons, hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, shortswords
Saves: DEX, CHA
Skills: Athletics, Acrobatics, Stealth, Perception, Deception, Performance, Persuasion
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- Crossbow Expert: I'm currently using a light crossbow but plan to switch to long bow once I hit 3rd level. However, the ability to use a hand crossbow as a bonus action when attacking with a one-handed weapon (rapier) would be nice, for when I can't attack from range. This also negates the penalty for using the crossbow when within 5 ft of the enemy, and ignores the loading property. Could come in handy.
- Medium Armor Master: No penalty on stealth checks, and one extra point of AC.
- Sharpshooter: No disadvantage at long range, ignore half and three-quarter cover on ranged attacks, can choose to take -5 to-hit in exchange from +10 damage. Since I will be primarily a ranged fighter, this could be nice.
I'm leaning towards sharpshooter...but not sure. Any others I should be considering?
[sblock=Half-Elf Bard]
CN Half-Elf Bard
Level 2
Abilities:
STR 8 (-1)
DEX 16 (+3; save +5)
CON 14 (+2)
INT 12 (+1)
WIS 10 (+0)
CHA 16 (+3; save +5)
Size M
Speed 30
AC 14
Init +3
Hit Points 16
Proficiency bonus: +2
Proficiencies: light armor, simple weapons, hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, shortswords
Saves: DEX, CHA
Skills: Athletics, Acrobatics, Stealth, Perception, Deception, Performance, Persuasion
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