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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ECMO3" data-source="post: 8811707" data-attributes="member: 7030563">You can use strength for finesse weapons too and those wizards generally want to use a non-finesse weapon if they can (a quarterstaff ideally so you have a weapon and focus all in one).I love the idea of mediocre strength fighters being the party face/brain/etc, just like I love the idea of the wizard being the party tank or the Rogue being able to shove Ogres around with ease because he is sporting gauntlets and has expertise in Athletics. As far as GWM, it is not a feat that I play a lot anyway.  We have one player I play with and he gets it sometimes, but regardless of strength it really is not a good feat because it ties you to a small selection of weapons.  Maybe if you find a Greatsword Holy Avenger or something first and then get the feat, but it sucks being the Great Weapon guy and primary damage dealer when you find a legendary shortsword and the Warlock who does not even have proficiency ends up taking it as her melee weapon for AOOs because it doesn't work with your feat (actual in-game example).  IMO you are generally better off getting something universally useful if you go the feat route ..... like actor for example if you really want to be the face!</blockquote>