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<blockquote data-quote="Knighthood" data-source="post: 8224230" data-attributes="member: 7030066"><p>[USER=7028020]@aadu[/USER] this is a fantastic look into Bladesinger, and thank you for doing this, as it has helped me better understand more of what I can do for my current character in a game I'm in.</p><p></p><p>However, I would like to ask you and others what your thoughts are regarding my character and how best to utilize it.</p><p></p><p>I went my first two levels as Rogue (for story) and at level 3 went Wizard. The plan is to become a Bladesinger, but because of the dip in Rogue, would it be advantageous to add a more levels into Rogue as well?</p><p></p><p>Current Build (after racial bonus, additionally my character was rolled live on our stream using the 4d6 roll, dropping lowest and reroll 1)</p><p></p><p>Race: Half-Elf - Standard but modified for Tasha's to adjust where the stat increases went to (which your guide really helped me set it up this way)</p><p>STR: 10</p><p>DEX: 19</p><p>CON: 15</p><p>INT: 17</p><p>WIS: 12</p><p>CHA: 10</p><p></p><p>I know many people talk about Bladesinger and Arcane Trickster being a fantastic pair, and I definitely see the benefit of the extra spell slots, but I was considering either Swashbuckler or Thief (also, my party has a fully 100% dedicated Arcane Trickster who stays at range and I'd rather not duplicate). The party members are - Kobold Artificer: Armorer, Dragonborn Paladin: Glory, Tiefling Warlock: Celestial, Dwarf Druid: Moon, and Halfling Rogue: Arcane Trickster.</p><p></p><p>Even though my CHA has no real perk, Swashbuckler would give me a muted version of the Mobile feat which would allow me to attack and move without provoking AOs, additionally it would allow me more opportunities to land Sneak Attack too.</p><p></p><p>Thief, on the other hand, gives me some cool mobility options like climbing at normal speed, as well as the bonus action of doing "sleight of hand" (potential for disarming enemies in combat) or "use item" (wand of fireballs as a bonus action?! yes please!). This "could" be hugely beneficial for a few specific circumstances, but no guarantees it could happen.</p><p></p><p>Curious build concepts:</p><p>1. Rogue 4, X Wizard</p><p>2. Rogue 7, X Wizard</p><p>3. Rogue 8, X Wizard</p><p>4. Rogue 2, X Wizard</p><p></p><p>Additional info: My DM is allowing me to "earn" the Chef feat, since I've been doing a lot of cooking during our game. So this would be a free feat that may be earned outside of the normal ASI, and my plan would be to use the CON bonus to push me to 16.</p><p></p><p>ASI potentials, in no specific order and would very much appreciate advice: Elven Accuracy, Warcaster, Mobile (If I picked Thief), Fey Touched, Sentinel, Mage Slayer, Lucky, and open to any suggestions.</p><p></p><p>Aadu and others, I would really love any feedback, as the guide is very comprehensive and I do want to mainly be a Bladesinger, but with the Rogue dip, I want to help boost my potential and benefit for my party as well as have me be a good asset on the front lines. Thank you <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knighthood, post: 8224230, member: 7030066"] [USER=7028020]@aadu[/USER] this is a fantastic look into Bladesinger, and thank you for doing this, as it has helped me better understand more of what I can do for my current character in a game I'm in. However, I would like to ask you and others what your thoughts are regarding my character and how best to utilize it. I went my first two levels as Rogue (for story) and at level 3 went Wizard. The plan is to become a Bladesinger, but because of the dip in Rogue, would it be advantageous to add a more levels into Rogue as well? Current Build (after racial bonus, additionally my character was rolled live on our stream using the 4d6 roll, dropping lowest and reroll 1) Race: Half-Elf - Standard but modified for Tasha's to adjust where the stat increases went to (which your guide really helped me set it up this way) STR: 10 DEX: 19 CON: 15 INT: 17 WIS: 12 CHA: 10 I know many people talk about Bladesinger and Arcane Trickster being a fantastic pair, and I definitely see the benefit of the extra spell slots, but I was considering either Swashbuckler or Thief (also, my party has a fully 100% dedicated Arcane Trickster who stays at range and I'd rather not duplicate). The party members are - Kobold Artificer: Armorer, Dragonborn Paladin: Glory, Tiefling Warlock: Celestial, Dwarf Druid: Moon, and Halfling Rogue: Arcane Trickster. Even though my CHA has no real perk, Swashbuckler would give me a muted version of the Mobile feat which would allow me to attack and move without provoking AOs, additionally it would allow me more opportunities to land Sneak Attack too. Thief, on the other hand, gives me some cool mobility options like climbing at normal speed, as well as the bonus action of doing "sleight of hand" (potential for disarming enemies in combat) or "use item" (wand of fireballs as a bonus action?! yes please!). This "could" be hugely beneficial for a few specific circumstances, but no guarantees it could happen. Curious build concepts: 1. Rogue 4, X Wizard 2. Rogue 7, X Wizard 3. Rogue 8, X Wizard 4. Rogue 2, X Wizard Additional info: My DM is allowing me to "earn" the Chef feat, since I've been doing a lot of cooking during our game. So this would be a free feat that may be earned outside of the normal ASI, and my plan would be to use the CON bonus to push me to 16. ASI potentials, in no specific order and would very much appreciate advice: Elven Accuracy, Warcaster, Mobile (If I picked Thief), Fey Touched, Sentinel, Mage Slayer, Lucky, and open to any suggestions. Aadu and others, I would really love any feedback, as the guide is very comprehensive and I do want to mainly be a Bladesinger, but with the Rogue dip, I want to help boost my potential and benefit for my party as well as have me be a good asset on the front lines. Thank you :) [/QUOTE]
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