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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Prism" data-source="post: 7685064" data-attributes="member: 9501">I think you are over-reacting a bit. AC is likely to be lower than a fighter or paladin who typically have in the region of AC18 to 21 over the first 10 levels. If we assume that the blade singer casts mage armour and starts with a good INT and DEX (16 in each) then they might have AC19 to 21 for two encounters and then AC 16 for any others before they rest. However at the same time their hit points are bad as they would have a average CON (maybe 13) and 1d6 hit dice compared to a fighter or paladin with a decent CON and 1d10 hit dice.Also while the bladesinger is playing around in combat they aren't casting spells which is an opportunity cost. Its often better and safer to cast a wizard cantrip than go into melee. The cantrip would likely hit more often and do as much damage. Its a lot better to cast a full spell.And the main thing is you miss out on all the other cool wizard school features that you could of otherwise take.Bladesinger is an interesting option, possibly a bit weak, but I still like it</blockquote>