D&D 5E Which PC would you Haste?

[Swarmkeeper]

In a party of 6 PCs, now all 6th level, the Chronurgy Wizard has just learned Haste. Which ally (or allies) should this be cast upon regularly?
Feel free to choose more than one. Commentary explaining your reasoning is appreciated!

Haste 3rd-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet Components: V, S, M (a shaving of licorice root) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Choose a willing creature that you can see within range. Until the spell ends, the target's speed is doubled, it gains a +2 bonus to AC, it has advantage on Dexterity saving throws, and it gains an additional action on each of its turns. That action can be used only to take the Attack (one weapon attack only), Dash, Disengage, Hide, or Use an Object action. When the spell ends, the target can't move or take actions until after its next turn, as a wave of lethargy sweeps over it.

 

[RoughCoronet0]

Typically I cast Haste on any of the melee combatants who might need the boost in speed or AC, so most likely either the Battlemaster Fighter or the Moon Druid in this party line up.

 

[jmartkdr2]

If I’m looking to optimize, then the rogue. They can ready an action to attack off-turn and thus double their damage output.

Otherwise I’d use it defensively, which is situational.

 

[TheSword]

Moon Druid. Being able to get a full set attacks and also cast a spell is very useful.

While the Battlemaster is only getting one extra attack.

 

[SpellObjectEnthusiast]

Being able to get a full set attacks and also cast a spell is very useful.

Haste doesn't let you use Multiattack.

 

[TheSword]

Haste doesn't let you use Multiattack.

You know what, I never knew Haste couldn’t be used to cast a spell. Still hung up on 3e after all this time!

 

[overgeeked]

One of the martials. They need all the help they can get.

 

[el-remmen]

What if Haste ages you a year like I still have it do in my games?

 

[kigmatzomat]

Yeah, the fighter is the only clear choice.

I might haste whoever would benefit from a speed boost. The extra attack isn't a big deal but a free dash on top of double move speed could make a big boost depending on play style. Cast a spell with 120ft of movement has options.

If the rogue isn't regularly hitting the foe, hasting them can be the difference between 0 damage and some damage. But since they get a bonus action attack already, they should already be getting sneak attack on their turn so this should be very conditional.

 

[Zardnaar]

If I’m looking to optimize, then the rogue. They can ready an action to attack off-turn and thus double their damage output.

Otherwise I’d use it defensively, which is situational.

This. Unless the fighter has a ,-5/+10 feat. Then it depends.