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<blockquote data-quote="Sword of Spirit" data-source="post: 7300546" data-attributes="member: 6677017"><p>It actually is the same as a non-Hexblade Bladelock. I had them max Strength first, and the Hexblade max Charisma first in the table, so their attack stat is maxed at the same time either way. Also, Charisma is maxed for the non-Hexblade at the same time Lifedrinker is acquired, so no differences there either.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Woops! I thought Thirsting Blade wasn't available until 6th level. I should have checked that one more closely. I've had that wrong in my head for years now.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>No, I just noted that one could optionally take them. The additional investment would slightly increase damage, of course.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>That is the conventional way it is done--maybe with a fighter dip at 1st level for armor and Con saves. Hexblade does some really nice damage if you want to go with Polearm Master. That should increase their upper end damage by about 26%-41% depending on the column. But that's not really a good way to evaluate a class, since feats (and multiclassing) are optional rules. Otherwise we have to take account of the Sorlock and Champion/Barbarian Great Weapon Master's, etc.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You are correct. All sorts of even heavier investment can ramp those numbers up quite a bit, and Hexblades in particular can nova well.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The great thing about <em>hex</em> is that the opportunity cost is relatively low. If you are sticking with it as your concentration spell, it can last all day long. You only have to put it back up when you lose your concentration (which is less often with Hexblade due to their AC).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Yep! Just wanted to get that info out there so it's easier to discuss specifics.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sword of Spirit, post: 7300546, member: 6677017"] It actually is the same as a non-Hexblade Bladelock. I had them max Strength first, and the Hexblade max Charisma first in the table, so their attack stat is maxed at the same time either way. Also, Charisma is maxed for the non-Hexblade at the same time Lifedrinker is acquired, so no differences there either. Woops! I thought Thirsting Blade wasn't available until 6th level. I should have checked that one more closely. I've had that wrong in my head for years now. No, I just noted that one could optionally take them. The additional investment would slightly increase damage, of course. That is the conventional way it is done--maybe with a fighter dip at 1st level for armor and Con saves. Hexblade does some really nice damage if you want to go with Polearm Master. That should increase their upper end damage by about 26%-41% depending on the column. But that's not really a good way to evaluate a class, since feats (and multiclassing) are optional rules. Otherwise we have to take account of the Sorlock and Champion/Barbarian Great Weapon Master's, etc. You are correct. All sorts of even heavier investment can ramp those numbers up quite a bit, and Hexblades in particular can nova well. The great thing about [I]hex[/I] is that the opportunity cost is relatively low. If you are sticking with it as your concentration spell, it can last all day long. You only have to put it back up when you lose your concentration (which is less often with Hexblade due to their AC). Yep! Just wanted to get that info out there so it's easier to discuss specifics. [/QUOTE]
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