D&D 5E Which arcane caster should I play?
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Leatherhead
Possibly a Idiot.
Oh, that's different. I was asking because a Tortle would have made for a fun and sightly different take on an arcane caster. You would get to do fun things like cast a spell, then hide in your shell. Or pretend to be Gamera by shooting Eldritch Blasts or Firebolts out of your mouth.
I guess you could still do most of that if you picked the sorcerer.
UngeheuerLich
Legend
Wizard. Because you can show that intelligence and knowledge skills have its merits.
Bard all the way. You can be the "healer" since the Cleric is gone. I'd go Lore with the Moderately armored feat which also gives a +1 to Dex. Starting AC with a Chain Shirt + Shield would be 17.
You'll make the entire party better and they'll love you for it.
Valor or Swords would be fun too with the Inspiring Leader feat.
You'll make the entire party better and they'll love you for it.
Valor or Swords would be fun too with the Inspiring Leader feat.
StormbringerAUS
Explorer
Wizard as most say, the Sorcerer especially the Warlock could be harder for a first time DM in terms of interaction with your patron.
Eltab
Lord of the Hidden Layer
I like the Bard; he has more versatility plus can pick up some (but not all) of the Cleric's healing. For a one-shot this will not be a crippling trade-off.
Since AC is low, look into a Shortbow rather than a Rapier as your chief weapon.
Do you have a good DPR character in the group? Tasha can take an enemy out of the fight for a turn or two while your heavy-hitter comes over to smack them. (IME, that attack also fizzles the spell.)
Take the cantrip that gives you Resist(weapons) if you think you will need to off-Tank; for a one-shot character it will look cool powerful and fun rather than a trap option.
If you have to be the scout, take cantrip Message. You can relay information to the rest of the group in-game and save IRL time re-describing what the DM told you.
Since AC is low, look into a Shortbow rather than a Rapier as your chief weapon.
Do you have a good DPR character in the group? Tasha can take an enemy out of the fight for a turn or two while your heavy-hitter comes over to smack them. (IME, that attack also fizzles the spell.)
Take the cantrip that gives you Resist(weapons) if you think you will need to off-Tank; for a one-shot character it will look cool powerful and fun rather than a trap option.
If you have to be the scout, take cantrip Message. You can relay information to the rest of the group in-game and save IRL time re-describing what the DM told you.
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lowkey13
Guest
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I chose Wizard as I love the Wizard and I find his spell options most appealing.
I do think people hit one something that makes Bard a stronger choice for this particular group. Bard is a support class and supporting your kids to let them be awesome can be a benefit. Vicious Mockery can be funny and you help the frontline PCs not get hit. And Faerie Fire helps PCs with attack rolls be awesome.
I do think people hit one something that makes Bard a stronger choice for this particular group. Bard is a support class and supporting your kids to let them be awesome can be a benefit. Vicious Mockery can be funny and you help the frontline PCs not get hit. And Faerie Fire helps PCs with attack rolls be awesome.
Mr. Wilson
Explorer
I think Bard thematically fills the hole left by the Cleric not being there for a night and was the choice I made (plus, bards are the best).
However, Warlock makes the party run smoother based on short rest recharges while I can take or leave the Wizard/Sorc.
However, Warlock makes the party run smoother based on short rest recharges while I can take or leave the Wizard/Sorc.
Li Shenron
Legend
I'll comply with your logic and play a Paladin.
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