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<blockquote data-quote="CapnZapp" data-source="post: 7106143" data-attributes="member: 12731">†) I am well aware this does nothing to curtail the Eldritch Blast, which can be said to be the strongest &quot;archer&quot; build of them all (the Sorlock combo).I am inclined to simply use the following tweak:Agonizing Blast (invocation)* When you cast eldritch blast against a target within 30 feet, add your Charisma modifier to the damage it deals on a hit.Yes, this nerfs not only the Sorlock but the regular Warlock too. But honestly, I don't mind if warlock players look beyond EB towards all the other builds and invocations. At least this way, I haven't taken away the toy entirely. I've just made it riskier to use; since neither warlocks nor sorlocks want to stay in close combat. Note: The intention is that if the target starts within 30 ft of the Warlock, the ability bonus applies, even if some or all of the blasts push the target further way (using Repellant Blast). This is also why the Agonizing range needs to be so severely short - after all, Warlocks can effectively add ~60 ft between themselves and the monster each round while blasting away (three hits with Repellant Blast plus moving back 30 feet yourself).</blockquote>

[QUOTE="CapnZapp, post: 7106143, member: 12731"] †) I am well aware this does nothing to curtail the Eldritch Blast, which can be said to be the strongest "archer" build of them all (the Sorlock combo). I am inclined to simply use the following tweak: [U]Agonizing Blast (invocation)[/U] * When you cast eldritch blast against a target [B]within 30 feet[/B], add your Charisma modifier to the damage it deals on a hit. Yes, this nerfs not only the Sorlock but the regular Warlock too. But honestly, I don't mind if warlock players look beyond EB towards all the other builds and invocations. At least this way, I haven't taken away the toy [I]entirely[/I]. I've just made it riskier to use; since neither warlocks nor sorlocks want to stay in close combat. Note: The intention is that if the target starts within 30 ft of the Warlock, the ability bonus applies, even if some or all of the blasts push the target further way (using Repellant Blast). This is also why the Agonizing range needs to be so severely short - after all, Warlocks can effectively add ~60 ft between themselves and the monster each round while blasting away (three hits with Repellant Blast plus moving back 30 feet yourself). [/QUOTE]

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