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<blockquote data-quote="Tanaka Chris" data-source="post: 6756535" data-attributes="member: 6784193">First up, I'm approaching this spell from the Warlock class only, meaning no multiclassing or other variable factors.I see the Warlock as a class with very limited spell slots, and Hex is great at lower levels for the damage output it adds.But as the Warlock levels up and gains access to stronger spells, as well as higher level spell slots, does Hex still make sense?3rd &amp;4th Level Hex grants 8 hours duration. 5th Level grants 24 hours duration... assuming the Warlock maintains concentration.Is expending such a high level slot viable for extra damage per hit? Rather than just a higher level spell that deals direct damage? Shatter spell comes to mind.Pure damage without the messy need to maintain Concentration.Arguably the Warlock could maintain Concentration and pepper the monster from afar using Eldritch Blast, but what enemy is going to stand there without attempting to swat that Warlock?So again, higher level Warlocks, is Hex really that great? Should casting it at higher slots give it more benefits than just longer duration? Which I feel is a huge negative since it requires Concentration rendering the Warlock unable to short or long rest anyway.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Tanaka Chris, post: 6756535, member: 6784193"] First up, I'm approaching this spell from the Warlock class only, meaning no multiclassing or other variable factors. I see the Warlock as a class with very limited spell slots, and Hex is great at lower levels for the damage output it adds. But as the Warlock levels up and gains access to stronger spells, as well as higher level spell slots, does Hex still make sense? 3rd &4th Level Hex grants 8 hours duration. 5th Level grants 24 hours duration... assuming the Warlock maintains concentration. Is expending such a high level slot viable for extra damage per hit? Rather than just a higher level spell that deals direct damage? Shatter spell comes to mind. Pure damage without the messy need to maintain Concentration. Arguably the Warlock could maintain Concentration and pepper the monster from afar using Eldritch Blast, but what enemy is going to stand there without attempting to swat that Warlock? So again, higher level Warlocks, is Hex really that great? Should casting it at higher slots give it more benefits than just longer duration? Which I feel is a huge negative since it requires Concentration rendering the Warlock unable to short or long rest anyway. [/QUOTE]

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