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<blockquote data-quote="SouthpawSoldier" data-source="post: 6849026" data-attributes="member: 6814337"><p>Why not consider a 2 level start as Paladin, then move into Bladelock? Delaying the Blade until 5th character level may be a slowdown, but since Warlock spells can power Paladin Smite, that enables a pool of additional damage d8's that recharges fully on short rests (especially nice since Warlock slots are always at highest level). Paladin gets Fighting Style, D10 HD, Armor and Weapon Proficiencies just like a Fighter.</p><p></p><p>Also, I think the MAD nature really depends on the build. There's lots of spells that don't offer saves, so a high CHA isn't a must. A DEX>CON>CHA build may be just as viable. </p><p></p><p>HEX is nice, but I've had it pointed out to me in my Sith-Bladelock thread (<a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?480530-Build-my-concept-AL-legal-Bladelock-Sith-(Inspired-by-DW-s-Warlock-thread-and-responses)" target="_blank">link</a>) that using Concentration for Darkness, and the Darkness/Devil's Sight combo, is more beneficial.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SouthpawSoldier, post: 6849026, member: 6814337"] Why not consider a 2 level start as Paladin, then move into Bladelock? Delaying the Blade until 5th character level may be a slowdown, but since Warlock spells can power Paladin Smite, that enables a pool of additional damage d8's that recharges fully on short rests (especially nice since Warlock slots are always at highest level). Paladin gets Fighting Style, D10 HD, Armor and Weapon Proficiencies just like a Fighter. Also, I think the MAD nature really depends on the build. There's lots of spells that don't offer saves, so a high CHA isn't a must. A DEX>CON>CHA build may be just as viable. HEX is nice, but I've had it pointed out to me in my Sith-Bladelock thread ([URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?480530-Build-my-concept-AL-legal-Bladelock-Sith-(Inspired-by-DW-s-Warlock-thread-and-responses)"]link[/URL]) that using Concentration for Darkness, and the Darkness/Devil's Sight combo, is more beneficial. [/QUOTE]
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