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Its been an incredibly long time since I've heard anyone use Charisma as a reflection of physical beauty in D&D. Does that even still happen??? Plus, with almost 1/2 of the base classes utilizing Charisma as a Primary or Secondary stat (including arguably the most popular classes of Warlock and...

For level progression I would suggest sticking with Rogue from 1-3 so you get access to your "max" Sneak Attack damage ASAP, then ride out Ranger for the next 5 levels. I'd only insert a few levels of Ranger before that if an RP aspect crops up that would make more sense for your Kobold to...

It is true that you are getting extra attacks, but there are other ways to "enhance" your attack rolls by dipping into other classes such as going Rogue for Sneak Attack, Warlock for Hex, or even Ranger-Hunter for Colossus Slayer. The Animal's attack boils down to a 1d8 + X. This is better than...

I agree to an extent, but at the same time that would make the Beastmaster a trap pick for a Class Specialization for a multi-class character. Similarly, I agree that a Ranger-Beastmaster 20 should have a stronger Animal than a Ranger (Beastmaster) 15 / Rogue (Assassin) 5. That is why I was...

For a Predator I was thinking a Ranger fits it much better than a Barbarian. The Predators are more cunning hunters than roaming berserkers. Also, I think they really should prioritize proficiency in Stealth due to the iconic Camo feature (which would also fit in with the Ranger's ability to...

The only thing with that approach is that you are basically homogenizing the class. What's unique about the Battlemaster is its limited number of combat maneuvers that replenish on a short rest, making it a stronger option in games that allow more short rests. Conversely, the Eldritch Knight has...

Oh man, that sucks. I guess that makes it a better spell to cast on someone else than on your friends...unless they say something that annoys you. =D

Does Polymorph change your mental stats too? I don't have the book in front of me, but I seem to recall the Polymorph spell being a means to gain the physical attributes (Str, Con, Dex included) of something else while retaining your own mental attributes (Int, Wis, Cha).

Hey Guys! I've got a question regarding the Unearthed Arcana Ranger Revised (found here https://media.wizards.com/2016/dnd/downloads/UA_RevisedRanger.pdf ). I'm looking for a fair way to deal with a player who wants to multi-class into Ranger and go with the Beastmaster option. The issue I am...

No, I don't think so. Telepathy basically pushes ideas and concepts through the mind in the same way words would push ideas and concepts through words. Telepathy then bypasses the need for language. That being said, I suppose you could have some form of psychic communication that IS expressed...

I think this is the extent that Int should play a role outside of its current form. I also don't think its a dump stat, although I'm not sure that every DM is making players make knowledge or investigation checks to learn useful information as they should.

It imposes Frightened on the target and you are the source of the effect when it comes to applying the effects of the condition. I make use of the "unable to willingly move closer" aspect by putting myself between my partymates and the enemy. Interesting note: This does not exclude them from...

You are glossing over the Cantrips the Eldritch Knight can use as well. Those can be used every round and in the right conditions a Green-Flame Blade or Booming Blade can outpace the Battlemaster. When the War Magic ability comes online this gets even better. Currently I have an Eldritch Knight...

In the current game I run I let people roll for stats (and doubled-down on the situation by letting them point swap). I doubt any of them cheated, but what ended up was everyone at the table had a 20 in their primary stat at level 1. This was a mistake. The next game I run will be...

Your background seems solid. Make a copy for the DM and give it them (give an abridged version to the group if they're interested). Depending on the DM he'll either try to incorporate some of your backstory into the game (DM's love good backstories that gives them plot hooks), or he'll totally...

I would rather sit down at the table with an ineffectual character than someone who is just playing a statblock. People who come up with weird or interesting characters make the game more fun. They are the characters that push the red button, look behind the curtain, and open Pandora's Box...

Just a note, Action Surge does not let you take a second Bonus Action. It only lets you take another standard Action. Edit: OOPS, someone beat me to it. I shouldn't have gotten distracted while typing a reply. XD

While "grappled" each commoner is drained 1 hp per round/minute/hour/day and gains 1 level of Exhaustion. You can say that each HP or Life consumed empowers the demon by a certain %. Basically you just would need to determine how long you would want the Demon Spawn to "cook" before it hatches...

I was going to suggest going Fighter 1 / Warlock X, and apparently the Paladin 1 / Sorc X is also pretty popular. I know you kinda shut it down already, but the other strong option would be a Cleric. You mentioned War, but Light does give you some of the iconic Wizard Fire-Based Spells. The...

I have to agree with Blue, although I do like the "feel" of RulesJD Cleric/Sorc. That one sounds like its own classification, like a Magical Melee. But when I think of "Gish" I think of someone who can hold their own with magic if their weapon was taken away, and could hold their own with a...