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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Zaruthustran" data-source="post: 6735844" data-attributes="member: 1457">As an alternative, I suggest: Eldritch Knight. This is all predicated on your statements that you want to be stealthy, and want to use polearms.Here's why:1. If you want to be stealthy, you probably shouldn't be carrying around a polearm. Sure there's no mechanical rules impact but c'mon. It's a 6-10' pole with a big shiny metal blade. Weapon Bond lets you shunt that stab-stick to another dimension when it's not needed. Since you can bond two weapons, this is also a good place to store your longbow.2. Mage Armor. You can wear a ninja suit (or a birthday suit!) and have the same AC as if you were wearing a chain shirt. And yes, mechanically a Breastplate is 1 point of AC better. But ask yourself: when you picture a Spanish Conquistador, do you think "that guy sure is stealthy!"? No.3. Cantrips. Prestidigitation and Minor Illusion are the thief's best friends. Snuff out torches to create darkness. Create whiffs of smoke to draw away guards. Create an instant shrub or tapestry to hide behind when no other cover is available. Choose Great Weapon Fighter style for this build. The order of your feat chain would be:1. Polearm Master. Take this first, because the bonus action attack is useful always, while Sentinel is situational.2. Sentinel. 3. +2 Dex.Alt build would be to go with Protector style, and use a shield. Still choose Eldritch Knight and convince your DM to allow you to bond your shield. Feat chain would be:1. Shield Master. This feat is amazing.2. Magic Initiate (see below).3. +2 Str or Dex.Other feats to consider: 1. Martial Adept, to get that Warlord flavor. 2. Magic Initiate. Hex is AMAZING for a character with multiple attacks per round. And don't forget that it also lets you designate one of the target's ability checks to be rolled with disadvantage. Choose Wisdom to aid your party's stealth. Choose Str (or Dex) to assist your push & prone attempts from Shield Master.</blockquote>

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