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<blockquote data-quote="Rofel Wodring" data-source="post: 7036838" data-attributes="member: 6873189"><p>I think you strongly undercounted Protection From Evil And Good. Not only is the spell a level lower than Blur/Mirror Image, its big advantages are A.) it prevents the Frightened and Charmed condition from those creatures (big deal with your low Wisdom) B.) It lasts for 10 minutes instead of 1, making it harder for you to be caught with your pants down and most importantly C.) Unlike Mirror Image and Blur and Improved Invisibility, it foils sight. It's really a shame it doesn't do anything against humanoids and especially dragons, but providing disadvantage that can't be foiled short of dispelling it is really nice for a first-level slot.</p><p></p><p>Also, I know Bladesingers need ASIs like crazy, but it feels like Polearm Master (with a quarterstaff held in one hand) and Warcaster is a interesting combo for them. Someone tries to get up next to you and you smack them with a Rapier Booming Blade that does 6d8 + 4 damage at level 12. That's single-target Fireball damage! If you have a level of Monk you can even get the non-save benefits of being a TWF fighter for the cost of two hp and some weapon proficiencies. Even if you don't want to MC monk, you could just hold a quarterstaff in one hand.</p><p></p><p>Finally, I think the third level cleric deserves a bit more consideration. If your DM lets you cast Warding Bond on yourself it's by itself a reason to take your third level in cleric. Not only is it non-concentration AC and save bonus, but making two concentration checks at a much lower DC is much better than making one that's 50% higher than either once you start taking 30+ damage from critical hits.</p><p></p><p>More of a question than a suggestion: do you have any experience with using Simacrulums in actual play? How did that go?</p><p></p><p>Second question: What other spells besides Misty Step are good for Spell Mastery? Mirror Image seems like a great candidate. Just keep throwing it up every minute and you don't have to worry about preparing it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rofel Wodring, post: 7036838, member: 6873189"] I think you strongly undercounted Protection From Evil And Good. Not only is the spell a level lower than Blur/Mirror Image, its big advantages are A.) it prevents the Frightened and Charmed condition from those creatures (big deal with your low Wisdom) B.) It lasts for 10 minutes instead of 1, making it harder for you to be caught with your pants down and most importantly C.) Unlike Mirror Image and Blur and Improved Invisibility, it foils sight. It's really a shame it doesn't do anything against humanoids and especially dragons, but providing disadvantage that can't be foiled short of dispelling it is really nice for a first-level slot. Also, I know Bladesingers need ASIs like crazy, but it feels like Polearm Master (with a quarterstaff held in one hand) and Warcaster is a interesting combo for them. Someone tries to get up next to you and you smack them with a Rapier Booming Blade that does 6d8 + 4 damage at level 12. That's single-target Fireball damage! If you have a level of Monk you can even get the non-save benefits of being a TWF fighter for the cost of two hp and some weapon proficiencies. Even if you don't want to MC monk, you could just hold a quarterstaff in one hand. Finally, I think the third level cleric deserves a bit more consideration. If your DM lets you cast Warding Bond on yourself it's by itself a reason to take your third level in cleric. Not only is it non-concentration AC and save bonus, but making two concentration checks at a much lower DC is much better than making one that's 50% higher than either once you start taking 30+ damage from critical hits. More of a question than a suggestion: do you have any experience with using Simacrulums in actual play? How did that go? Second question: What other spells besides Misty Step are good for Spell Mastery? Mirror Image seems like a great candidate. Just keep throwing it up every minute and you don't have to worry about preparing it. [/QUOTE]
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