Option overload: ASI increased or feat for 8th level choice?

[Mort]

If it were me, I'd probably go with Inspiring Leader now, and then increase Cha to 18 at 12th level. Or vice versa. I'd really want both.

Hadn't even considered inspiring leader!

Which is funny, because the bard in the game I DM has REALLY gotten good use of the feat.

+11 HP per long rest to 6 people is also very tempting; of course if I grap the CHA boost that'll be even better later - assuming the campaign makes it that long.

Decisions, decisions.

 

[ccs]

Leaving mechanics aside, wich option will help you best represent the character your imagining? Wich makes the most sense story wise?
Pick that.

 

[Mistwell]

If you're switching to longbow, you're about to lose the benefit of your shield, so your AC will go down. Is there an option that would help with that? And since you have the shield mastery feat...isn't that a lot to give up to use that bow?

 

[Mort]

If you're switching to longbow, you're about to lose the benefit of your shield, so your AC will go down. Is there an option that would help with that?

The Dex boost will help, once a rest Cha will work too.

I don't think I'll shift to a ranged focus though. Just use the bow as a good backup.

And since you have the shield master feat...isn't that a lot to give up to use that bow?

Yes, I think so. I don't plan to make that bow a
Focus. But, unlike most paladins, I'm not useless at range.