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Help me with good RP/Optimization balance for Half-Elf (probably)Valor Bard (archer?)
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<blockquote data-quote="OlegRu" data-source="post: 7602267" data-attributes="member: 6995253"><p>This reply is to TwoSix and tagging [MENTION=59057]UngeheuerLich[/MENTION] as I mentioned. </p><p></p><p>Thanks for continuing the discussion! </p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, Warlock really wouldn't fit into my concept - my char would never make such pacts, and similar case paladin. Some did suggest the 1 lvl dip in fighter for archery fighting style, which I would consider. </p><p></p><p>1. Yeah that seems to be the main dilemma now - how much and when to focus on CHA vs DEX and certain Feats. I definitely want my guy doing some attacking in combat and prefer for him to usually be doing so in a safer way - that's why the ranged, but I see many saying how important it is to focus on casting power. </p><p></p><p>2. For CON - yeah 14 would be nice, but there's a few WIS based skills that I'm into, so for that reason I wanted to keep a 12 there, leaving me with only 12 for CON. </p><p></p><p>3+4. A few people have suggested heavier armor and shield - I guess they are imagining more of a battle-mage type dude. For me personally I want the char to be able to stealth without penalties and also attack/cast - the bow seems easiest to let go with one hand, cast something, and shoot more. Shield takes a while to equip and unequip, though I'd probably have one on me just in case I want to go into some melee for flavor or if there's an issue with ranged in a situation. </p><p></p><p>5. Warcaster and Sharpshooter seem to be the feats most worth getting for my type of build, and seems to make sense to put the rest into ASI's (maybe like 18 dex and 20 cha). Elven accuracy is cool, but perhaps not worth it here, as it takes up a feat/ASI. </p><p></p><p>6. So you would advise CHA 18, then Sharpshooter, then the rest? Also, by accuracy improvement and generation of advantage do you mean proficiency bonus increase with levels and spells that help with adv.?</p><p></p><p>7+8. Got it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I will ask you the same question I am asking others - What would be good progression choices (Starting options, ASIs, Feats, Spells, MC dip etc.) for each of the 2 types of Valor Bard that we're discussing:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Valor Bard Archer that leans more toward spell power</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Valor Bard Archer that want to get decent with bow+attacks</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OlegRu, post: 7602267, member: 6995253"] This reply is to TwoSix and tagging [MENTION=59057]UngeheuerLich[/MENTION] as I mentioned. Thanks for continuing the discussion! Unfortunately, Warlock really wouldn't fit into my concept - my char would never make such pacts, and similar case paladin. Some did suggest the 1 lvl dip in fighter for archery fighting style, which I would consider. 1. Yeah that seems to be the main dilemma now - how much and when to focus on CHA vs DEX and certain Feats. I definitely want my guy doing some attacking in combat and prefer for him to usually be doing so in a safer way - that's why the ranged, but I see many saying how important it is to focus on casting power. 2. For CON - yeah 14 would be nice, but there's a few WIS based skills that I'm into, so for that reason I wanted to keep a 12 there, leaving me with only 12 for CON. 3+4. A few people have suggested heavier armor and shield - I guess they are imagining more of a battle-mage type dude. For me personally I want the char to be able to stealth without penalties and also attack/cast - the bow seems easiest to let go with one hand, cast something, and shoot more. Shield takes a while to equip and unequip, though I'd probably have one on me just in case I want to go into some melee for flavor or if there's an issue with ranged in a situation. 5. Warcaster and Sharpshooter seem to be the feats most worth getting for my type of build, and seems to make sense to put the rest into ASI's (maybe like 18 dex and 20 cha). Elven accuracy is cool, but perhaps not worth it here, as it takes up a feat/ASI. 6. So you would advise CHA 18, then Sharpshooter, then the rest? Also, by accuracy improvement and generation of advantage do you mean proficiency bonus increase with levels and spells that help with adv.? 7+8. Got it :) I will ask you the same question I am asking others - What would be good progression choices (Starting options, ASIs, Feats, Spells, MC dip etc.) for each of the 2 types of Valor Bard that we're discussing: [LIST] [*]Valor Bard Archer that leans more toward spell power [*]Valor Bard Archer that want to get decent with bow+attacks [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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