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<blockquote data-quote="Huntsman57" data-source="post: 6768998" data-attributes="member: 6803721">I don't get your dislike of a bladesinger as a bladesinger. It's only going to be short 1 attack compared to a traditional fighter until 20th level, and while it may not get a fighter's special abilities, it makes up for this with a full 9 levels of spells.Sure, the Bladesinger will be a bit squishy at lower levels given the d6 hitpoints, but his 1st through 4th level gish spells like shield, blur, haste, and improved invisibility should keep him safe. Of course most 5th-8th level spells suck for a gish, but not only do they add versatility, but at 10th level the spell slots can be converted into a significant hitpoint buff, ending any concerns regarding squishiness. At higher levels, while we may be down an attack, we now make up for that at least a bit by adding our intelligence modifier to damage, and at 17th level our not inconsiderable capstone in Foresight.Will the damage be quite as strong as a pure fighter? Maybe not, but this class has a very good balance of offense and staying power with a ton of versatility.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Huntsman57, post: 6768998, member: 6803721"] I don't get your dislike of a bladesinger as a bladesinger. It's only going to be short 1 attack compared to a traditional fighter until 20th level, and while it may not get a fighter's special abilities, it makes up for this with a full 9 levels of spells. Sure, the Bladesinger will be a bit squishy at lower levels given the d6 hitpoints, but his 1st through 4th level gish spells like shield, blur, haste, and improved invisibility should keep him safe. Of course most 5th-8th level spells suck for a gish, but not only do they add versatility, but at 10th level the spell slots can be converted into a significant hitpoint buff, ending any concerns regarding squishiness. At higher levels, while we may be down an attack, we now make up for that at least a bit by adding our intelligence modifier to damage, and at 17th level our not inconsiderable capstone in Foresight. Will the damage be quite as strong as a pure fighter? Maybe not, but this class has a very good balance of offense and staying power with a ton of versatility. [/QUOTE]

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