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Disparaging optimization? Not quite. I'm saying that without those strategies, the class becomes worthless in comparison to their caster counter parts. 5e is decidedly bad at allowing front-liners to BE front-liners without significantly going out of their way to do so. If your player decides he...

11th level and above plays well for optimized characters/parties, but certain classes will perform better than other regardless. Blasters tend to scale quite well regardless of optimization, with rangers coming in last as "man, I optimized perfectly and still can't keep up". Beyond...

Wow, excellent spreadsheet! My playgroup is meeting in an hour with the intent of setting up a keep using our combines adventuring gold, and this simplifies the process of determining hireling costs quite well!

You're entirely correct. I was fairly tired when I wrote this up, and I have edited my post to not include proficiency bonus in the damage. Thanks for catching that! If you have access to Heavy Armor through paladin, Heavy Armor Master is a great pick, though 3 damage from melee attacks isn't...

Currently playing a Gish. Variant-Warlock 13/Fighter 3/Sorcerer 4 Pact of the Blade: Fiend (Greatsword pact weapon) Battlemaster: Maneuvers are great to have, and recharge on a short rest. Shadow Origin: I like the flavor, and Strength of the Grave is an amazing Gish ability. Stat Priority...