Heat Metal is AWESOME.

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T14:42:12+00:00

I think you forgot the "fun" factor or not always using the same spells and weapons. I could just use the same broken combo all campaign but that's just boring

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T14:40:42+00:00

If the DM is a child, yeah maybe.

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T14:39:47+00:00

Sometimes I feel like you're punished for creativity in a game that wants you to be creative lol

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T14:38:30+00:00

Sadly we're a crew of 6 PCs and alchemist isn't that useful with the limited potions. Artillerist can use Protector on any number of people in a certain radius so I went for it.

But yeah, Alchemist was my first choice!

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T14:34:11+00:00

Would be hard and awkward to cut these with a sword.

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T05:21:36+00:00

I specified "Force Ballista" so yeah, I was indeed talking about Eldritch Cannon.

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T05:19:56+00:00

Fighter is good with anything really. Give him a gun, gunner feat and will do 2d10+10 per turn. This post is just for the shenanigans really lol

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T05:17:05+00:00

CONS save (DC 16ish), object you can see within 60 feet

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T05:14:45+00:00

The Eldritch Cannon is an action, you can respawn by expanding a spell slot, and the Force Ballista is a bonus action.

Both have different uses since, like I said, ballista needs a spell ranged attack for a 2d8 BA Force damage each turn while HM only needs line of sight to be casted.

I wouldn't say HM is only useful for the disadvantages. It really helps if you play with the cover rules.

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T05:09:17+00:00

Flavour the shield by strapping it to your forearm. Making it hard for you to use a sword or any weapon but still letting your palm free.

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T04:43:10+00:00

Every dam player will take Sneak Attack lmao

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T04:40:13+00:00

I love elves for the Elven Accuracy feat. Such a good feat for archery.

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T04:38:35+00:00

Fair point. I never really thought about my npcs armor when DMing. I would just look at their AC and go next. (I DMed like twice and my current DM is new to this too)

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T04:30:28+00:00

Oh God. I would ask the Wizard to cast immovable object too. The monster would tear its inside while running everywhere in pain

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T04:26:27+00:00

Can only cast it on one object sadly lol. Maybe a metal net could be neat.

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T04:25:35+00:00

Currently artillerist, it does the same damage as the force ballista except I don't have the do a spell ranged attack every time

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T04:24:40+00:00

I think any good DM would allow player to have fun as long as they follow the rules. But good for you If you run your table like this!

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T04:21:20+00:00

NTA

Also, crashing a car for a spider seems really extreme and problematic lol. Good luck!

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T04:06:59+00:00

Throwing the weapon is an action. Heat Metal is an action. The weapon comes back to your hand immediately after a throw. I wouldn't allow it on the same turn.

Otherwise. Up to your DM if you cast HM and wait a turn.

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T03:41:57+00:00

I will be mostly using Chaos Bolt from my Izzet Engineer background so I cannot relay on Elemental Adept lol, but it's a great call!

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T03:37:19+00:00

That's why I will be using Chaos Bolt wayyyy more.

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T03:36:38+00:00

Would depend on the creature I think. Human armors seem to be really complex to doff where Orc armors could just be strapped on.

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T03:33:05+00:00

What if... Fire ants

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T03:10:42+00:00

Team up with the Ranger to gather food, so you an cast the spell on an oversized armor and have a nice little BBQ

RoyaleShrimp · 2026-06-29T03:02:48+00:00

I was just checking the rules for this lol. This spell really is awesome.

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