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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Blue" data-source="post: 6832677" data-attributes="member: 20564">From an optimization point of view, Shillelagh is a much sought after spell because it reduces MAD so much.  But it only works with limited weapons, and it's usually druid or cleric (nature), though bards can use a magical secret and tome pact warlocks can also get it.This gives it out to bards and wizards - and wizards means also Arcane Rogues and Eldritch Knights, which usually have to sacrifice their casting stat for a good attack stat.  Between this for Int + Chr and Shillelagh for Wis, all three of the mental stats can become attack stats for a single level dip, or no dip for the rogue and fighter with the appropriate subclasses.  It also synergizes REALLY well with the wizard/etc. cantrips in Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide.Giving this to wizard (both for Int and for the rogue & fighter subclasses), and giving it any melee weapon, is too much because of those reasons.  Bard and finding a reasonable restriction (finesse weapons? light?) might be okay.</blockquote>