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<blockquote data-quote="5ekyu" data-source="post: 7518587" data-attributes="member: 6919838"><p>Re this</p><p></p><p>"My argument is the Eldritch Blast should be a core feature of the Warlock. But since it is not (as the designers wrongly chose to make it a cantrip), then spamming Eldritch Blast feels different than spamming Sneak Attack or Martial Arts. "</p><p></p><p>Admitting from the outset that questioning a "feeling" might be considered pointless, but hey, when that feeling is a basis for a position, there is some merit to the question.</p><p></p><p>I see Eldritch blast *as* a warlock class feature because...</p><p></p><p>1 - It exists only on the Warlock class spells list. The only way non-warlocks get it is thru "other class swiping" abilities other classes have or feats that allow that kind of thing.</p><p></p><p>2 - As the start of this thread re-affirms, the majority of the Eldritch blast "problem" threads are not actually with Eb itself but with the EB *after* Warlock features like invocations and hex get added in. The het is not lit up with threads about how non-warlock EBs need to be changed.</p><p></p><p>3 - As a cantrip, it also serves the Hexblade and other builds where they focus on non-EB invocations and such.</p><p></p><p>So, to me, there is little difference to no difference in the feel of "most warlocks best option is to focus on EB" and "most rogues best option is to focus on sneak-able weapons" when one looks at "best options" being read as "damage".</p><p></p><p>So let me ask what specifically about the warlock cantrip Eb boosted by warlock class abilities vs warlock class ability Eb bothers you?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="5ekyu, post: 7518587, member: 6919838"] Re this "My argument is the Eldritch Blast should be a core feature of the Warlock. But since it is not (as the designers wrongly chose to make it a cantrip), then spamming Eldritch Blast feels different than spamming Sneak Attack or Martial Arts. " Admitting from the outset that questioning a "feeling" might be considered pointless, but hey, when that feeling is a basis for a position, there is some merit to the question. I see Eldritch blast *as* a warlock class feature because... 1 - It exists only on the Warlock class spells list. The only way non-warlocks get it is thru "other class swiping" abilities other classes have or feats that allow that kind of thing. 2 - As the start of this thread re-affirms, the majority of the Eldritch blast "problem" threads are not actually with Eb itself but with the EB *after* Warlock features like invocations and hex get added in. The het is not lit up with threads about how non-warlock EBs need to be changed. 3 - As a cantrip, it also serves the Hexblade and other builds where they focus on non-EB invocations and such. So, to me, there is little difference to no difference in the feel of "most warlocks best option is to focus on EB" and "most rogues best option is to focus on sneak-able weapons" when one looks at "best options" being read as "damage". So let me ask what specifically about the warlock cantrip Eb boosted by warlock class abilities vs warlock class ability Eb bothers you? [/QUOTE]
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