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The only issue I think you should look out for is players severely underpowering their characters. Multiclassing can give you great tools, but the build might not "come online" until much later. That means when when a single-classed character turns Level 5 and gets a big power bump, a...

Honestly, in my opinion, the Bard is the archetypical "adventurer". They represent the person that travels around, picking up useful skills. They can fight, they can use skills, they can socialize, they can cast healing spells as well as defensive and control...I mean they can pretty much do...

So...what about instead of taking Cleric levels, the player enters into a "Pact" with the god and begins taking Warlock levels with the god being the patron? Depending on how far you want to take it, maybe you can even reskin the Warlock class to suit this. Or, another option, what about using...

Ditto. I have been using the basic Monster Manual stat blocks (even just reskinned Hobgoblins/Kobolds/etc...) for the basic enemies, but the big guys I make from scratch. It helps that the process helps me flesh out their character a bit AND its something I enjoy doing. CR-wise I'm going with...

*Stands up to begin a slow clap* I agree completely that Maneuvers should be the staple of the Fighter class. Honestly, I think I would prefer those techniques over Action Surge (which is definitely a stronger ability, but for has been less fun for me than the Maneuvers). The only thing I...

I really like this idea! *Slams Spellbook on the floor* ANOTHER!

In that case, my mind goes back to 3rd Edition. What about giving them bonus Spell Slots / Level based on their Spellcasting ability? For example, Caster with 13 Stat is +1, so they get a bonus 1st level slot. Caster with 16 is +3, so they get a bonus 1st, 2nd, and 3rd slot. That does empower...

-Part of D&D is resource management. By allowing Casters to regain half their spell slots, this trivializes the resource management portion of the game and the decision on whether an encounter is worth spending the spell slots. -Casters are not the only ones who have abilities that refresh on...

I don't know if Tanking will be too likely with the Oath of the Crown already being a pretty good tank that already includes a "taunt" and "Intervene" option. But a Healing focused Paladin could definitely be something that pops up. Maybe also something that utilizes the Lay On Hands...

Play as per norm. Maybe he DOES have an answer for everything and IS The Batman. As the DM you can make anything happen at any moment for any reason. There's no need to flex that muscle unless the other players at the table are similarly rolling their eyes. Even then, normal play should show...

From a DM's perspective, I will say that the Barbarian gets a slight edge on the best tank in my book. Although she is easier to hit than the fully armor Eldritch Knight in the group, he damage is more than double his making her a much bigger threat. Plus, with resistances, she is questionably...

This is an excellent point and one that becomes very apparently when building the character (and writing the original post up). I've built him up to 5th level for comparisons sake (currently quietly comparing what he can do with my actual character in a home campaign). Since this will probably...

I was going to suggest this. Either go Paladin 2 / Sorcerer X or Paladin 6 / Sorcerer X. Basically the former if you want to be more of a spellcaster and the latter if you want to lean more towards the melee. The Divine Strike feature would also allow you to effectively magically-empower your...

I run a game and my friend runs one, and we both use it. For his campaign its really only an advantage to the enemies since I am the only melee player. For my campaign is has usually helped out the party more since nearly everyone in melee. I like the idea of the Flanking rule urging characters...

When you cast Green-Flame Blade, you can activate Great Weapon Master as well right? And if you have Polearm Mastery, can you also do the bonus attack off a Green-Flame Blade? I'm thinking yes on the first and no on the second.

One of the users of this forum posted a build that I thought looked exactly like I was after for a Fighter/Mage build. Unfortunately the build uses some features from Unearthed Arcana and some Home Rules, and I am looking to make something that would be legal in Adventurer's League (which is...

I'm going to post a build from someone else here on the forum. I haven't played this build, but I am really looking forward to trying it out (it will be my next character). It *might* fit what you're looking for, or maybe give you some ideas. One thing I might also suggest for your build (and is...

I get what you're saying, but I think you're wrong regarding your examples. Firstly, the Paladin isn't powered by devotion to a God, he is powered by an Ideal. To that end, like a previous poster mentioned, he could make deals with the goal of gaining more power to seek his Ideal. The Moon...

I took this Fighting Style for my character early on and it was great. I was able to save my group from a lot of hits (including a crit or two). But the Style has since lost its luster when enemies get multiple attacks. I still use it, and I look at it like I am probably preventing damage (sorta...

What are you trying to accomplish with your build? Do you want to have a heavily armored melee warrior with some backup healing? Do you want to be a support spellcaster who can defend himself when things get in his face? There are a lot of ways the build can go, but as someone who is playing a...