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<blockquote data-quote="Gladius Legis" data-source="post: 7587118" data-attributes="member: 68748"><p>Both of Polearm Master's benefits work with spears now (after latest errata), so going spear + shield works. You just won't have reach. But you won't have a need to take GWM, either.</p><p></p><p>As for STR vs. DEX, if you want to use grapple and shove you need STR. STR also has better armor class because of plate armor. If you go DEX you pretty much have to race it to 20 ASAP and not take feats or your AC will suffer, which is not what you want as a tank. So, really, for a tank STR is better.</p><p></p><p>Shield Master ... consult your DM. If they rule you can use the bonus-action shove before you attack, or rule that you only need to make one attack of your action before shoving, then it may be worth it. If your DM rules that you must complete your entire attack action then I wouldn't bother.</p><p></p><p>Conquest's aura is not mediocre at all. It can really cripple an enemy if you frighten them. You just need to make sure you have enough frightening abilities on hand, which you can fix in a very large way by keeping Wrathful Smite prepared at all times. Ancients is generally good for defense. Vengeance is pretty much purely offensive, probably not the best for you since you want to be a tank.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gladius Legis, post: 7587118, member: 68748"] Both of Polearm Master's benefits work with spears now (after latest errata), so going spear + shield works. You just won't have reach. But you won't have a need to take GWM, either. As for STR vs. DEX, if you want to use grapple and shove you need STR. STR also has better armor class because of plate armor. If you go DEX you pretty much have to race it to 20 ASAP and not take feats or your AC will suffer, which is not what you want as a tank. So, really, for a tank STR is better. Shield Master ... consult your DM. If they rule you can use the bonus-action shove before you attack, or rule that you only need to make one attack of your action before shoving, then it may be worth it. If your DM rules that you must complete your entire attack action then I wouldn't bother. Conquest's aura is not mediocre at all. It can really cripple an enemy if you frighten them. You just need to make sure you have enough frightening abilities on hand, which you can fix in a very large way by keeping Wrathful Smite prepared at all times. Ancients is generally good for defense. Vengeance is pretty much purely offensive, probably not the best for you since you want to be a tank. [/QUOTE]
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