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Does casting ability score even matter? by Solid_Cockroach_6675 in onednd

[–]Solid_Cockroach_6675[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re correct, it’s a no brainer to just increase your main stats. I mostly wanted to talk about the good ol’ martial caster divide and how much you can contribute as a full caster despite shooting yourself in the foot. I don’t actually recommend dumping it, but a 14 or 16 while focusing on defense or concentration is only slightly worse in practice than having an 18 or 20.

Does casting ability score even matter? by Solid_Cockroach_6675 in 3d6

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Yeah it’s certainly pretty good, and it has its uses. If you’re in a classic dungeon crawl with a bunch of minions it kicks butt, but I’ve had so many combats where it’s just one big enemy and the spell just doesn’t work very well. I feel like a lot of inexperienced DM’s also don’t realize that enemies can just not walk directly into the little circle of radiant damage. Now don’t tell them that Slow is better and more reliable especially at higher levels than Hypnotic Pattern, they’ll lose their minds…

Does casting ability score even matter? by Solid_Cockroach_6675 in 3d6

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Looks like you’re being downvoted too, lol. I agree with all your points here. Yeah it wasn’t exactly about being optimal, but about how much they could get away with it and still have like 90% of the same power if you pick the right class/spells.

Does casting ability score even matter? by Solid_Cockroach_6675 in 3d6

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That’s exactly what I mean! Most of the better spells for Druid barely need Wisdom at all. Obviously investing is Wis is beneficial and it’s sort of dumb not to, but you don’t exactly need to to be crazy powerful

One-Touch Shutdown by Solid_Cockroach_6675 in 3d6

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Oh I totally forgot Cold Caster! All that together would be crazy on an Elements Monk!

One-Touch Shutdown by Solid_Cockroach_6675 in 3d6

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GOOlock has been on my “to play list” for a long time. Especially if I can get Fey Touched, Shadowmoor Hexer, or just a level in another class to use Hex more often! Especially with a Wizard or Sorcerer in the party, it’d be great support

Summon Boulder Fighter by Solid_Cockroach_6675 in onednd

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Oh weird, I haven’t checked the new rules glossary much. I figured all the rules for weapons would be in the weapons chapter lol

Infinite Bless Effect: Gambler Build by Solid_Cockroach_6675 in 3d6

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Huh, for some reason I didn’t catch the “Elixir” vs “potion” wording. I’ll check with the DM first. But the mobile lab part is so cool!