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<blockquote data-quote="DeviousQuail" data-source="post: 8053944" data-attributes="member: 7025431"><p>I always figured they didn't put lightning bolt on the Tempest spell list because it would be too good when paired with destructive wrath. Still, destructive wrath is good because it helps balance the blaster side with the melee side of the Tempest. Boosting Strength (or Dex, I won't judge) has the opportunity cost of not increasing Wisdom and your save DC. So a feature that maxes an aoe damage spell once per short rest, twice at 6th and three times at 18, was a nice way to balance the increased likelihood of enemies making their saves.</p><p></p><p>Thunderbolt Strike is annoying because it should've been called Lightning Bolt Strike! Terribly misleading. That said, it can combine well with wrath of the storm, call lightning, and any lightning damage items. Keep an eye out for a javelin of lightning, wand of lightning bolts, spell scrolls, or staff of thunder and lightning. Very fun.</p><p></p><p>The lack of resistance to thunder and lightning compared to other damage types helps divine strike. Definitely a class that can do great things in melee thanks to the cleric chassis and subclass features. Finding a way to get booming blade wouldn't hurt.</p><p></p><p>From my experience if you go Tempest you should embrace the melee and not worry about getting Wisdom or Strength to 20. Use your concentration to control the battlefield, blast enemies that are silly enough to stand near each other, and smack around the unworthy (I guess you can heal too if you want).</p><p></p><p>I already said earlier that Tempest is S tier for me but for others that don't share my particular tastes, B tier seems appropriate. Keep them coming, Zardnaar.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DeviousQuail, post: 8053944, member: 7025431"] I always figured they didn't put lightning bolt on the Tempest spell list because it would be too good when paired with destructive wrath. Still, destructive wrath is good because it helps balance the blaster side with the melee side of the Tempest. Boosting Strength (or Dex, I won't judge) has the opportunity cost of not increasing Wisdom and your save DC. So a feature that maxes an aoe damage spell once per short rest, twice at 6th and three times at 18, was a nice way to balance the increased likelihood of enemies making their saves. Thunderbolt Strike is annoying because it should've been called Lightning Bolt Strike! Terribly misleading. That said, it can combine well with wrath of the storm, call lightning, and any lightning damage items. Keep an eye out for a javelin of lightning, wand of lightning bolts, spell scrolls, or staff of thunder and lightning. Very fun. The lack of resistance to thunder and lightning compared to other damage types helps divine strike. Definitely a class that can do great things in melee thanks to the cleric chassis and subclass features. Finding a way to get booming blade wouldn't hurt. From my experience if you go Tempest you should embrace the melee and not worry about getting Wisdom or Strength to 20. Use your concentration to control the battlefield, blast enemies that are silly enough to stand near each other, and smack around the unworthy (I guess you can heal too if you want). I already said earlier that Tempest is S tier for me but for others that don't share my particular tastes, B tier seems appropriate. Keep them coming, Zardnaar. [/QUOTE]
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