Hey,
I am creating a Paladin for the first time and need some help. First of all:
Considering options:
(My) Conclusion:
Finally, I am always ending up with these "rough character sketches" of an early level 5 character:
Build 1: Aasimar, 2H Polearm Master
Build 2: Human (Variant), 2H Polearm Master
Build 3: Aasimar, 1H-Polearm Duelist
My Questions:
Thanks in advance!
I am creating a Paladin for the first time and need some help. First of all:
- In all that years, I learned that I really need a character that is versatile in combat and has good damage output.
- I like min-maxing.
- Realistically, I am planning to play this character until level ~12-15.
- We are using almost all optional rule books that are reasonable for Faerûn.
Considering options:
- How to early get a use for my Bonus Action? And should I play with Polearm Mastery?
I noticed, this seems really critical, as the Paladin doesn't have much options for his Bonus Action (BA). So, Polearm Mastery (PM) comes into play.
- Should I use a shield or a 2H-Polearm for reach?
- I could go for a Spear + Shield + Dueling Style
- Pros: +2 Armor, +2 Dmg.
- Cons: No reach to trigger a lot of reaction attacks
- or use a 2H-Polearm + GWF or Defense
- Pros: Reach to trigger reaction attacks w ith PA(!), higher Damage
- Cons: -1/-2 armor compared to 1H/Shield (depending of the chosen Fighting Style).
- I could go for a Spear + Shield + Dueling Style
- Which race: Human (Variant) vs. Aasimar?
- Human: Extra Feat, worse stats (2x +1), extra skill
- Aasimar: No Feat, but better stats (+2/+1), Darkvision, Celestial Resistances, Healing Hands, Clestial Revelation
(My) Conclusion:
Finally, I am always ending up with these "rough character sketches" of an early level 5 character:
Build 1: Aasimar, 2H Polearm Master
- STR 15+1, DEX 10, CON 14, WIS 10, CHA 14+2
- Race: Darkvision, Celestial Resistances, Healing Hands, Clestial Revelation
- Fighting Style: Defensive Style (+1 Armor)
- ASI: Polearm Mastery (for Bonus Action + Reach)
Build 2: Human (Variant), 2H Polearm Master
- STR 15+1, DEX 10, CON 13(ASI: +1), WIS 10, CHA 15+1
- Race Feat: Polearm-Mastery (for Bonus Action + Reach)
- Fighting Style: Defensive Style (+1 Armor)
- ASI: Resilient CON
Build 3: Aasimar, 1H-Polearm Duelist
- STR 15+1, DEX 10, CON 14, WIS 10, CHA 14+2
- Race: Darkvision, Celestial Resistances, Healing Hands, Clestial Revelation
- Fighting Style: Dueling (+2 Damage)
- ASI: Polearm Mastery (for Bonus Action, but no reach!)
My Questions:
- Did I forget to take anything into account?
- What would you prefer/recommend and why?
- Which Oath would you go for?
Thanks in advance!
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