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<blockquote data-quote="thebestjessins" data-source="post: 7518355" data-attributes="member: 6975719"><p>[MENTION=6700838]CS[/MENTION]S: Yea, I'm aware of the material and for the most part I don't think it will be a big deal. I can also just buy scrolls of the spell and not worry about the material components as well. I know that an owl will be quit squishy but if it dies it at least absorbs an attack that would have been on me anyways. I'll probably attempt the scroll route more than using one of the very few daily spell slots to recast anyways. I assume as the level rises it will die a lot. If it starts getting crazy I can reassess. Depends on DM really.</p><p></p><p> [MENTION=6780961]Yunru[/MENTION]: The issue is that the prereq for spell sniper says I must be able to cast at least one spell already. At first level you can't so the first opportunity to take it will be 4th level. It's not a free spell for a non spell casting class. The glaive and the halberd are both heavy 2 handed weapons which means I cannot use a shield (down 2 AC), have to respec for a strength build, which drops initiative, and drops my crossbow attack and damage, and cannot use Defensive Duelist because it's not a finesse weapon. The whip is cool but it's only 1d4 and unless you have the spell sniper then it's reach won't sync well.</p><p></p><p> [MENTION=1732]Gavin[/MENTION] O: Yea, the action economy of the DD is a bit weak because it's the Reaction slot so only once per round so my plan was to primary use it only when I move away and trigger AoO. Since DD only works again melee attacks and you can only perform a melee attack (unless they have certain spell abilities or otherwise) on attack of opportunities. I figure I'm I'm going to intentionally put myself into more harms way to trigger the BB then I should have a way to mitigate that. Every situation will be different so if I don't think the enemy is going to follow me then I won't be stepping away from it, but that's basic tactics really. Also since Shield and Absorb Elements also live in the Reaction slot I need to be aware if I plan on using them. But really I won't be using them that often since spell slots are pretty low and they return only after a long rest. So only use in case of emergencies. I could attempt to go for the Polearm Master route but to keep the finesse then I can only use the whip. With the 3 feats, the drop from 1d8 to 1d4, no ability score bump at 4th so no +4 attack and damage, and at least lvl 6 before it comes completely online it way loses to rapier and lower AC bonus. Or I can use halberd/glaive, and then it's str based with no shield so even less AC (no shield, no DD), ranged damage drops (way lower dex bonus), lower initiative bonus (less likely to be first to strike in combat), and only slight bonus to damage with the same level of gimmickery but less AC to handle when it fails. That many feats puts me behind on stat bonuses too. </p><p></p><p> [MENTION=62336]shadowoflameth[/MENTION]: the Spell Sniper also says "When you cast a spell that requires you to make an attack roll, the spell's range is doubled." so since BB only is against a single target and requires a attack roll (from the physical attack) then it doubles from 5ft. to 10ft. </p><p></p><p>I think as the levels go up and more enemies use ranged and magic attacks it will work less and less. But I honestly don't think this game will last that many levels. Certainly no more than 10.</p><p></p><p>I've thought about some of these other paths to but they are good points to consider for sure and exactly the kind of critique I was looking for.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thebestjessins, post: 7518355, member: 6975719"] [MENTION=6700838]CS[/MENTION]S: Yea, I'm aware of the material and for the most part I don't think it will be a big deal. I can also just buy scrolls of the spell and not worry about the material components as well. I know that an owl will be quit squishy but if it dies it at least absorbs an attack that would have been on me anyways. I'll probably attempt the scroll route more than using one of the very few daily spell slots to recast anyways. I assume as the level rises it will die a lot. If it starts getting crazy I can reassess. Depends on DM really. [MENTION=6780961]Yunru[/MENTION]: The issue is that the prereq for spell sniper says I must be able to cast at least one spell already. At first level you can't so the first opportunity to take it will be 4th level. It's not a free spell for a non spell casting class. The glaive and the halberd are both heavy 2 handed weapons which means I cannot use a shield (down 2 AC), have to respec for a strength build, which drops initiative, and drops my crossbow attack and damage, and cannot use Defensive Duelist because it's not a finesse weapon. The whip is cool but it's only 1d4 and unless you have the spell sniper then it's reach won't sync well. [MENTION=1732]Gavin[/MENTION] O: Yea, the action economy of the DD is a bit weak because it's the Reaction slot so only once per round so my plan was to primary use it only when I move away and trigger AoO. Since DD only works again melee attacks and you can only perform a melee attack (unless they have certain spell abilities or otherwise) on attack of opportunities. I figure I'm I'm going to intentionally put myself into more harms way to trigger the BB then I should have a way to mitigate that. Every situation will be different so if I don't think the enemy is going to follow me then I won't be stepping away from it, but that's basic tactics really. Also since Shield and Absorb Elements also live in the Reaction slot I need to be aware if I plan on using them. But really I won't be using them that often since spell slots are pretty low and they return only after a long rest. So only use in case of emergencies. I could attempt to go for the Polearm Master route but to keep the finesse then I can only use the whip. With the 3 feats, the drop from 1d8 to 1d4, no ability score bump at 4th so no +4 attack and damage, and at least lvl 6 before it comes completely online it way loses to rapier and lower AC bonus. Or I can use halberd/glaive, and then it's str based with no shield so even less AC (no shield, no DD), ranged damage drops (way lower dex bonus), lower initiative bonus (less likely to be first to strike in combat), and only slight bonus to damage with the same level of gimmickery but less AC to handle when it fails. That many feats puts me behind on stat bonuses too. [MENTION=62336]shadowoflameth[/MENTION]: the Spell Sniper also says "When you cast a spell that requires you to make an attack roll, the spell's range is doubled." so since BB only is against a single target and requires a attack roll (from the physical attack) then it doubles from 5ft. to 10ft. I think as the levels go up and more enemies use ranged and magic attacks it will work less and less. But I honestly don't think this game will last that many levels. Certainly no more than 10. I've thought about some of these other paths to but they are good points to consider for sure and exactly the kind of critique I was looking for. [/QUOTE]
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