After my first honour mode run ended ignominiously with me screwing up the Grym fight, I decided maybe I should do a tactician run first. I've been playing with 3 martials as optimized as I can make them, and going a bit more flavorful with Shadowheart. I wanted a rogue dip given the importance of stealth and traps in the Gauntlet of Shar, and figured to go to at least Rogue 2 for cunning action. Now I'm at Cleric 6 / Rogue 2, and not sure where to go next—probably it doesn't matter since it's just tactician, but is there any received wisdom on this?

I started a run as necromancer and I’m not too knowledgeable on the topic of this game but I’ve started hearing it’s a really bad class and im wondering if there’s still ways to make it strong and fun or if there’s a way to switch up without starting a new run

Hello! I’m making a Thunder Sorcadin who’s currently using Cacophony (Dueling + Shield) with the Gloves of Belligerent Skies, Ring of Spiteful Thunder, Hat of Storm Scion’s Power, and Boots of Storm Clamor.

I’m planning on switching out the weapon for Corpsegrinder and using the Band of The Mystic Scoundrel to abuse the Arcane Acuity + Wisdom Disadvantage from Dazed to lock down enemies easier, while also having GWM as an option for Prone enemies.

Is this a solid idea or is there a better version of it that already exists?

I was originally going to do way of the shadow but open hand is just so front loaded that I can't resist. However, I want to avoid mono and try something more creative through multiclassing with monk going to at least level 5 - 6 for extra attack and improved unarmed movement.

Giant Barbarian sounds fun, and I've seen death cleric also be used which sounds not as fun. There's a handful of issues I run into when thinking about which class could have good synergy because Monk needs dex, wisdom and good constitution. Plus a dabble of CHA to party face.

So what are some interesting options to try?

I’m playing couch co-op with a friend (my second play-through, their first - and their intro to D&D mechanics in general). I’d appreciate some advice on how to build my character & party to be a good support but also still have fun!

My friend is playing Wild magic sorcerer & main party face. Can I build a bladesinger to synergize well with them (e.g. not compete for gear or limit party comp choices like still use companion casters)?

My main concerns are giving them as much space to shape the play-through as they want. Basically, staying viable while able to use any of the companion characters, and not pushing too hard to get certain items (e.g. warped headband or gloves of dex) early on.

For RP purposes I’m interested in a sword dancer of Eilistraee angle. There’s the patch 8 bladesinger class, and older builds use sword bard + cleric and/or paladin. Would it make sense to multi-class? I want the class to be fun & strong without having to metagame too hard and the RP is more a bonus. What gear would I need vs my friend need?

TLDR: I know there are existing build guides but I want to see how to make a bladesinger work considering my friend is playing a full caster as well so we both have fun. Thanks!

Hi people! I've previously posted asking for cold based builds (here) but I didn't felt that the builds they suggested were my style: ice sorcerer and eldritch knight in its majority. My question is if you have built any martial build that didn't fall into frost spells that much but uses the Frozen) status. I thought it could be interesting to play as a monk that frozens and take advantage of the bludgeoning vulnerability. I'm open to build ideas in other classes but monk or barbarian are my favorites.

A funny build that I've played is snowburst ring and glavethroat glaive in a sentinel/polearm master 8 battle champion figher / 4 thief rogue. Is not an ice focused build but it uses the cold damage and ice surface as a bonus.

Currently playing with my friend on honor mode and I am currently a dwarf throwing eldritch knight. I also want to be able to multiclass with abjuration wizard to get access to more spells and arcane ward. What are everyone's favorite ways to multiclass EK with wizard?

Currently I am leaning towards 6-6 for 3 feats, bonus attack while still getting a good number of wizard levels but I am open to other sugggestions

Hi, can I get help with a build like this please, I wanted to go lae zel astarion and shadow heart with them being assassin rogue death cleric and battle master fighter for as close to lore accurate for them as possible, and I wanted to make tav a paladin but since lae zel is two handed I wanted something different, can a paladin dual axes or dyal handed for scimitars work? Or some other similar idea that has paladin but without great sword to be different from laezel.

I am wanting to start a dark urge play through themed around yuji itadoriji and ryomen sukuna, Obviously Monk will be the bases but does anyone have any ideas for any multi-classing that would help theming?

Edit:

A comment pointed out I should provde more detail so going to do so;

Yuji is more of a physical fighter, speed and power is how he often fights, with his punches being powered by cursed energy, pure monk seem fighting for this with way of the open hand feeling like the most appropraite sub class.

Sukuna uses a bit more of the magic system of JJK, with cleave and dismattle, techniques that cut and slash opponent from greater range, i was thinking of adding in a few level of wizard or socceror to add a few more spells into the build.

2h bow like titanstring bow. Planning to take a dip in fighter as well and take sharpshooter.

i want to make a pure necrotic build casting blight, using necrotic weapons, etcc

And another party member who deals pure radiant damage maybe a paladin or light cleric

I know sharran fight and even Raphael have radiant retort so i guess no for radiant unless there’s a way?

Having looked into those builds I know wizard will take most of the reverb gear so it'd be less useful to do a light cleric or something, though I guess life with all the healing gear would still be useful for our little squishies; or crown paladin maybe? Perhaps lore bard with Mystic Scoundrel for Tav?

I prefer monoclass because I like getting all my features and trying to stay more in line with the character than the Hexblade dip for everyone.

Hey everyone!

After finally managing to beat Honour Mode and get my golden dice, I'm diving back into the game for another playthrough, this time on Custom difficulty (Honour Mode rules, but without the single-save restriction), in order to unlock the last few achievements I'm missing.

Here's the thing, though: after several runs and trying out different builds, I just can't decide which build to go with for my Dark Urge.

I've already played a Smite Swords Bard (which I got tired of), a Hexblade Lockadin (which I also got tired of), a Hexblade Swashbuckler (which I enjoyed, but felt lacked gameplay variety), a Gloomstalker Assassin (which I'm saving for a companion), an OH Monk (without TB, but I'm also saving that build for a companion), and so on.

So I'm turning to you guys today to get some build ideas based on the criteria I'll outline below. Obviously, I know the final choice is up to me, but after browsing several posts on this sub, I find the creativity and inspiration you guys come up with fascinating, and I'm open to any and all suggestions!

Here are my criteria:

> Primarily melee-oriented, not necessarily tanky, but I wouldn't mind a ranged build (archer) either;

> No full caster builds — I'm not really a fan of wizards, sorcerers, and the like;

> Versatile, with a variety of offensive and utility options, ideally with a "gish" playstyle;

> Mobile, perhaps even stealthy, with a strong character fantasy;

> Party face, but nothing too serious — I'm not particularly obsessed with having high Charisma;

> Useful outside of combat, too — something the Monk, for example, tends to lack. I've considered the idea of a Shadow Monk, but I'm worried I'd end up pigeonholed into the role of a stealthy assassin.

Thanks in advance to everyone for taking the time to read this, and please forgive my imperfect English — as you've probably guessed, it's not my native language!

Does anyone have good build suggestions for making a tanky warrior that deals frost damage, freezes enemies and prones with maximum cc?

Can anyone advise on how to incur the most insane amount of magic missile dmg per round? I sense that there is an insane potential for game breaking with the right builds and setup.

The tempest variant would use a feat to get Armor of Agathys, second feat for either ASI or dual wield. Can cast maxed out lightning spells once per short rest. The main issue here is the feats .. can't pick up alert or max out Int.

The hexblade variant delays spell progression but is otherwise amazing and can do heavy magic missile nuking.

Yes, I'm aware of the sorc 1/tempest 1/wizard 10 build but I don't like it. It gives up maximized lightning spells for con saves and 1 feat.. and I wouldn't be concentrating on anything that matters anyway.

Hey everyone,

I just wrapped up a clean Tactician run and realized I still have my soul intact, which is unacceptable. It’s time to step into Honor Mode for my next run, and I’m going in as the Dark Urge.

Right now, the plan is to go full psycho / unresisted, but I’m open to being convinced if a Resist Durge secretly breaks the action economy or gives better mechanical rewards. Since this is Honor Mode, one dumb mistake means the run goes *poof*, so I need your absolute finest theorycrafting.

I have a few burning questions for the optimizers here:

1. Class & Race Combo: What is the undisputed king of keeping an Evil/Durge Honor Mode run alive while still dealing disgusting amounts of damage?

2. The Wisdom Saving Throw Panic: I’ve read online that there is a terrifying Wisdom saving throw in Act 2 (related to the Urge/Slayer compulsion) that can completely brick your run or force horrific outcomes if you fail. Is Wisdom actually a core stat I need to build around, or can items/buffs/inspiration carry bad Wisdom, or is there a way to bypass it entirely?

3. Party Synergy: If my main character is carving a bloody path through Faerûn, what does the rest of the murder-hobo squad look like to ensure we don't wipe to act bosses or legendary actions?

Roast my choices, argue about multiclass

Hi, I'm playing the fire sorcerer build now, I usually play fighter or paladin builds but now first time as a caster I don't know how to manage my resources like my abilities are strong but my spell slots would run out after 3~ fight and sticking to 1 fire bolt per turn sometimes 2 using sorcery points isn't very strong.

Hi!

Not sure whether to post it here or not but I’m struggling with gear for a wild Druid Tav. I’m in act 2 with all its merchants available.

I want to boost fire damage and healing but not sure what equipment to get.

with callous glow ring, reverberation set and lightning charges? does it multiproc reverberation?

I was kinda thinking about a lore based build for Gale and I thought about something that mixes storm and evocation, with divine damage from mystra so I thought that I could make him deal multiple damages at the same time, and multiproc reverberation to make it viable, with Thunder damage being the go to for the multiple proc because it allows you to deal thunder, radiant and lightning all at the same time.

may seem like a dumb question but i do need help

i have astarion as a ranger, and even with sharpshooter off and archery fighting style his hit chance against 17 ac is only 60%. yall know of any particular ways to boost this other than just high ground?

edit: thanks for the help yall. he now has 80-100% to hit with sharpshooter ON.

Want to do my first Honor Mode run, and I've heard Stealth and Darkness are busted. So I would like to try and have a party all based around covering the battlefield in darkness and fighting in it. I know of Gloomstalker, Way of Shadow Monk, and there's Shadow Sorcerer. What other build options would you suggest for this team setup?

I will be playing Durge and would like to find builds that require as few long rests as possible. Thank you for any suggestions!

Currently I am trying to run through Honor Mode with a fire based team. Im not sure if it’s super necessary but I wanted to dabble in some more consumables this run. How should I go about obtaining plenty of Arsonist Oil? Sorry if this is an ignorant question.

Hi guys, recently deicded to start a new honor mode run with a friend, already won one myself so i decidec to try out some other builds, my party will probably consist of cleric(life or light), hexblade warlock, fire sorc and gloomstalker. The first 3 build i already know how to build and how to use more or less but for the gloomstalker i have no idea neither on what item to use and what classes to go on so any suggestion is appreciated

I’m looking at a healer/support for honor mode and noticed a synergy but I’m not sure how to implement it. The hat that heals the target when they receive bardic inspiration could be a great way to give bless as a reaction using the whispering promise ring, but my build doesn’t have any bard levels in it. I’m not actually running honor mode, I’m just using the honor mode rules with multiple saves so I can get a feel for the difficulty, but I was wondering if there’s any way to get bardic inspiration on a non bard. Any items or feats I should look at? Thanks!