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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Saiphus" data-source="post: 7882565" data-attributes="member: 7019337">I've got an Aasimar Paladin 1/Celestial Warlock  3. RP-wise, he's a paladin of Lathander who delved into his lineage to make a pact with a like-minded Solar. He's got a kind of obsession with light (metaphorical and literal).We're sticking with published material mostly. My party is a fighter, a sorc, a wiz, a rogue, and a ranger, which makes me lean toward being healer/backup tank. I've already gone Celestial Tomelock, but I haven't decided on an oath for the Paladin. I'm leaning toward Ancients or Redemption, but haven't ruled out everything.Starting Stats (point buy w/ DMG Aasimar):Str 15 (to use plate)Dex 10Con 13Int 10Wis 9Cha 17So far, I've been using alternations of Eldritch blast at range and Shillelagh/Green Flame Blade up close - pretty effective so far. I'm eyeing the possibility of Pole-arm Master, but still juggling with when to take feats vs ASI and if I want War Caster with it or instead (mostly for the shield AC).  The next level is Warlock 4 and I'm thinking ASI for Cha and Con. I'm also considering that there won't be much campaign left when I reach level 16/17, so usability along the way is probably more important that end-game optimization.I've done some math on the DPR re: range/melee and stat choices, but it isn't all the variations and I know DPR isn't the only factor (nor is it my primary considering the other party members). Here's the math on that, though:5th level EB, Agonizing & Hex: 2d10 + 4(Ag) + 4(Ag) + 3.5(H) + 3.5(H) =Average 26, 2 chances to crit (or miss)5th level GFB, Shillelagh, & Hex:1d8+1d8 + 4(CHA) + 3.5(H)= 16.5w/ second enemy: add 1d8+3.5 = 8Average 24.5 across 2 enemies**At 6th level, GFB adds 2 dmg from Dueling Style, so 26.5 across 2 enemies**Could get PAM at 8th, bringing it online well before EB can outclass it11th Level (6War, 5 Pal) EB:3d10 + 15(3xAg) + 10.5(3xH) =Average 42, 3 chances to critGFB, Shillelagh:3d8 + 5(CHA) + 3.5(H) + 5(Rad Soul) + 2(Duel) = 29 to 1 enemyw/ second enemy: add 2d8 + 5 = 14Average 43 across 2 enemies, only 1 chance to crit (or miss)2 Attack, Shillelagh1d8 + 5(CHA) + 3.5(H) + 2(Duel) = 151d8 + 5(CHA) + 3.5(H) + 2(Duel) = 15Average 30, 2 chances to crit (or miss)PAM alternative, 3 attacks, 1 less CHA1d8 + 4(CHA) + 3.5(H) + 2(Duel) = 141d8 + 4(CHA) + 3.5(H) + 2(Duel) = 14BA: 1d4 + 4(CHA) + 3.5(H) + 2(Duel) = 12Average 40, 3 chances to crit (or miss)17th Level (6War, 11 Pal) EB:4d10 + 20(3xAg) + 14(4xH) =Average 56, 4 chances to crit (or miss)GFB, Shillelagh:4d8 + 5(CHA) + 3.5(H) + 5(Rad Soul) + 1d8(Imp Smite) + 2(Duel) = 38 to 1 enemyw/ second enemy: add 3d8 + 5 = 18.5Average 56.5 across 2 enemies, only 1 chance to crit (or miss)PAM, 3 attacks1d8 + 5(CHA) + 3.5(H) + 1d8(Imp Smite) + 2(Duel) = 19.51d8 + 5(CHA) + 3.5(H) + 1d8(Imp Smite) + 2(Duel) = 19.5BA: 1d4 + 5(CHA) + 3.5(H) + 1d8(Imp Smite) + 2(Duel) = 17.5Average 56.5, 3 chances to crit (or miss)Any corrections to the math? Thoughts on oath and other choices? What's a recommended level progression and order of ASI/Feats?</blockquote>

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