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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kalani" data-source="post: 7685496" data-attributes="member: 88085">Here is my take on it:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Close Quarters Fighting: This is OP and is almost worth an entire feat. It grants 1/3 of the benefit of Crossbow Expert, 1/3 the benefit of Sharpshooter, and grants a +1 bonus to hit on top. Compared to other fighting styles, a fighting style should never come this close to the power of a feat. The fighting style also works with ranged spell attacks as worded. If the FS only negated cover within 30ft, it would be on par with the benefits of other FS.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Tunnel Fighter: This one is hard to rate, as it depends entirely on how frequently you can trigger an opportunity attack. With that being said, like CQF above - this FS is much more powerful than any existing FS to date, and is probably worth a feat by itself. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Deep Stalker: The 3rd level benefit is useful, but not broken. It is equivalent to Cunning Action in power and results in less overall damage than a Hunter. Bonus spells and extended darkvision are nice, but not OP. Proficiency in Wisdom saves at 7th level is very interesting, and is worth 1/2 feat (Resilience). It is also interesting that the Deep Stalker gets it much earlier than Rogues or Monks. Stalker's Flurry helps offset the reduced damage that a Deep Stalker deals compared to a Hunter. I love Stalker's Dodge. Would have been nice if it came in earlier (say 6th or 11th level), but the ability is far from broken (esp. at the level it is obtained).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shadow Sorcerer: Being able to see through your own darkness spells (but not the darkness effects of others) is useful, and balanced (as this feature is less powerful than devil's sight). Casting darkness for 1 SP is balanced by concentration. Strength of the Grave is OP. If this feature only worked once/short or long rest, or only worked a limited number of times/day, it would be balanced - but as written, it is too powerful. Either the DC needs to increase considerably (DC10+damage at min) or the frequency needs to be reduced. Hound of Ill Omen is a very interesting ability, although OP as written. As it is not limited to once/rest, nor does it require concentration - the Shadow Sorcerer could summon a pack of these over multiple rounds. Shadow Walk and Shadow Form are both balanced for their level. Shadow Form is comparable to a 3rd level Totem Barbarian's Bear Rage.  </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Undying Light Warlock: Bonus spells increase the warlock's damage potential, but damage is not generally the best use of a spell slot. Radiant Soul is powerful, but not broken. Adding CHA damage to your radiant/fire spells is comparable to Agonizing Blast and will compete with said (esp. in light of the bonus cantrips). Searing Vengeance is powerful, but limited. I think it is fine as written. Radiant Resilience and Healing Light appear to be balanced for their level.</li> </ul></blockquote>

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