So I did not realize how much more powerful Chain Warlock is.
The new buffed familiars are a lot more durable and since it is only an action to cast the spell again they are generally expendable (role playing aside).
In 2014 Sprite was the only really effective combat familiar, and only because you could attack from range and avoid being attacked.
The new familiars are much better, especially Imp and Quasit. At 1st level these are going to be far more durable than your PC and will generally have better attacks too. A 1st level Warlock the normal play might just be forgo his own attacks to let his Imp or Quasit attack.
The Pseudodragon is still pretty weak in terms of hps, but they have Blindsight and with Investment of the Chain Master an ability to knock foes unconscious regularly. I played a 2014 multiclass Warlock with a PD familiar up to level 20 and I did use him in combat, but it was highly situational because I did not want him dying. Now I think you just plan on him dying every fight, send him into the fray like you would with a spiritual weapon and recast FF at the end of it.
The new buffed familiars are a lot more durable and since it is only an action to cast the spell again they are generally expendable (role playing aside).
In 2014 Sprite was the only really effective combat familiar, and only because you could attack from range and avoid being attacked.
The new familiars are much better, especially Imp and Quasit. At 1st level these are going to be far more durable than your PC and will generally have better attacks too. A 1st level Warlock the normal play might just be forgo his own attacks to let his Imp or Quasit attack.
The Pseudodragon is still pretty weak in terms of hps, but they have Blindsight and with Investment of the Chain Master an ability to knock foes unconscious regularly. I played a 2014 multiclass Warlock with a PD familiar up to level 20 and I did use him in combat, but it was highly situational because I did not want him dying. Now I think you just plan on him dying every fight, send him into the fray like you would with a spiritual weapon and recast FF at the end of it.
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