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Help me with good RP/Optimization balance for Half-Elf (probably)Valor Bard (archer?)
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<blockquote data-quote="Treantmonklvl20" data-source="post: 7602458" data-attributes="member: 55582"><p>The Jack of all trades class ability for Bards will give you 1/2 proficiency bonus to any ability check that you are not proficient in. This basically gives you a 1/2 proficiency in all skills, all tools (which are used with ability checks), and initiative (which is an ability check).</p><p></p><p>For a Valor Bard that leans more towards spell power I would be inclined to go with Warcaster at level 4, then Cha at 8 and 12.</p><p></p><p>For a "Valor Bard" that wants to get good with Bow attacks and have spellcasting as a more minor ability, I recommend Fighter 20 (eldritch knight) with the Entertainer background. Call him a bard. A very effective build that would have the "feel" of a bard who is more specialized in martial ability than spellcasting.</p><p></p><p>A fighter dip would certainly help if you are committed to a Valor Bard that focuses on weapons. Sharpshooter should be your first choice, then I would get Dex to 20. Focus on spells that don't rely on Cha - Improved Invisibility and Animate Objects both come to mind immediately.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Treantmonklvl20, post: 7602458, member: 55582"] The Jack of all trades class ability for Bards will give you 1/2 proficiency bonus to any ability check that you are not proficient in. This basically gives you a 1/2 proficiency in all skills, all tools (which are used with ability checks), and initiative (which is an ability check). For a Valor Bard that leans more towards spell power I would be inclined to go with Warcaster at level 4, then Cha at 8 and 12. For a "Valor Bard" that wants to get good with Bow attacks and have spellcasting as a more minor ability, I recommend Fighter 20 (eldritch knight) with the Entertainer background. Call him a bard. A very effective build that would have the "feel" of a bard who is more specialized in martial ability than spellcasting. A fighter dip would certainly help if you are committed to a Valor Bard that focuses on weapons. Sharpshooter should be your first choice, then I would get Dex to 20. Focus on spells that don't rely on Cha - Improved Invisibility and Animate Objects both come to mind immediately. [/QUOTE]
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