D&D 5E (2024) Eldritch Knight

[Parmandur]

Why, in the 5.24 PHB, does the Eldritch Knight not allow you to use your weapon as a spell focus? The Valor Bard and the Bladesinger Wizard allow you to do so, so why not the magic-using subclass of the Fighter which is supposed to be a weapon master? It just seems daft.

Probably to subtly encourage selecting spells without a material component.

 

[Stalker0]

Does anyone actually keep track of Spellcasting Focuses?

Its mainly used in our campaigns to defang a spellcaster when they have been capture. Alright tie up teh wizard, remove his staff, that should keep him docile.

That kind of thing.

 

[Zardnaar]

I guess I'm one of the hardass DMs mentioned. Two-hander? No problem, you just need two hands to attack, not hold. But you're not gonna sword n' board AND cast spells unless you sheathe/drop the sword. Or take war caster, which yes is a feat tax but lets you have your cake and eat it too.

I guess the logic, if there's logic to it, is that full casters: yes, others: no.

Warcaster still doesn't fix the M part.
Your two handed sword isnt an arcane focus. Are you enforcing the M part?

 

[Azzy]

Its mainly used in our campaigns to defang a spellcaster when they have been capture. Alright tie up teh wizard, remove his staff, that should keep him docile.

That kind of thing.

How often does that happen?