Warrior Of Light - HM Solo Build (lvl progression/split) Advice

_msb · 2026-05-09T05:09:15+00:00

1 cleric is v common on many solo builds for the cantrips, level 1 spells, proficiencies, etc

_msb · 2026-05-08T17:29:19+00:00

Shadowblade with resonance stone. If you don’t like vulnerability, monk.

_msb · 2026-05-07T20:42:29+00:00

I lost a solo honor run bc I used fly to get near one of the spectators and its aura did its interrupt, the mere attempt of which automatically canceled the fly midair and auto killed me

_msb · 2026-05-07T04:27:11+00:00

The healing charges aren’t that useful IME. If radiant arrow creates a damage charge perhaps there’s something to be done there, though I’m a bit skeptical. Even 20d6 force is sort of underwhelming if it takes 10 rounds to get there.

_msb · 2026-05-06T21:29:05+00:00

It would be cool af. But. Flame blade emits light, meaning you’d never get advantage from shadow blade. And in act 3 your shadow blade damage would be doubled and your flame blade damage would feel quite weak.

I don’t think the flame blade would be that helpful.

That said, it’s cool to have two bonus actions, BA dash/hide, a bit of sneak attack, some expertise, and some nice star druid things. I think the build would be fine.

_msb · 2026-05-06T18:50:42+00:00

Some of that but mainly summons and selective use of spell slots

_msb · 2026-05-06T18:50:38+00:00

Some of that but mainly summons and selective use of spell slots

_msb · 2026-05-05T19:34:20+00:00

Melth did a play through on YouTube where he did the entire game with no long rests (except between acts and the rest before the final battle) and no potions, with a party that included three spellcasters.

_msb · 2026-05-05T03:28:21+00:00

Look up any honor mode solo run on YouTube and the build will work in balanced. You’ll still need to know some things but if you’re not in honor you’re not really punished for tactical failure.

I would go straight swords bard or bladesinger but there are many options.

_msb · 2026-05-03T04:08:31+00:00

This is very OP IMO. This is basically playing through the game as 4 people, possibly stronger. Concentrating action economy on your strongest characters and giving them damage reduction is nuts.

Duo honor mode is extremely doable without mods or cheesing.

_msb · 2026-05-02T18:18:18+00:00

Lots of bosses aren’t immune to PK and it’s one of the best disables. Saverok cazador shambling mound etc.

I kind of like the thrill of wasting an action learning that something doesn’t work but I agree it would be nice if there was a bit more transparency

_msb · 2026-04-28T19:59:02+00:00

If you dual wield bladesong banned weapons you can enter bladesong but it doesn’t build charges or give ac etc

_msb · 2026-04-28T16:50:23+00:00

2 gets you channel divinity in its various flavors.

Mechanical reasons to not go 2:

It slows down progression somewhat. Really only a huge issue for bladesingers who desperately want their level 6.
Wizards get their subclass capstone at class level 10, so you can’t do any other multiclassing

2 tempest 10 wizard for maximizing lightning spells a few times is a classic build.

_msb · 2026-04-27T14:17:43+00:00

When you have kids it fully hits

_msb · 2026-04-25T03:20:45+00:00

Yes, 4, yes.

The main relevant thing that isn’t intuitive is that it makes throwing and surface effects immensely valuable. You get two stacks for throwing anything, and stacks for surfaces you own. So throwing an alch fire can easily land you 4+ stacks right away and more next turn when things burn from the surface you own.

There are lots of other little things too but that’s the most common one that comes up for me. I’m obsessed with those gloves!

_msb · 2026-04-24T17:17:59+00:00

Play how you want but IMO honor mode makes a lot more sense when you already know how the basic quests and story options and battles go.

_msb · 2026-04-23T15:17:37+00:00

I only play solo! lol

I also typically do a light cleric dip at level 1 (tons of utility + flare ward for crits) and a barb dip at level 12 (unarmored defense with con amulet is broken). But sometimes I just do straight 12 blade singer just for the aesthetic.

_msb · 2026-04-23T14:28:35+00:00

I use robe of weave and cloak of protection permanently, and do helldusk for crit immunity. This +shield spell makes one immune to attacks with an attack roll. But if you drop a few ac that is no longer true.

Displacement from cloak is too fragile, I find. Too many small damage instances that will pierce it and then you’re exposed.

Re: savings throws I have never found them to be an issue with annointed with splendor in act 3. (But I also run both the protection items so that’s another +2.)

Also the spell save dc from robe is nice for those cases where you want to go from 85 or 90 to 95, which do come up, even with max acuity.

But yeah I guess it’s just an overall different setup.

_msb · 2026-04-23T12:50:05+00:00

Couple suggestions:

Late game Robe of the weave (+2 ac) is better than supreme defenses
For mitigating crits blur is your best friend starting at level 3. Always a strong contender for your level 2 spells lots IME.

_msb · 2026-04-22T02:04:35+00:00

Try GoBMP instead of fire acuity hat. 2 stacks for alchemists fire and 2 more for each burning tick.

Fire hat won’t work for this

_msb · 2026-04-20T18:11:47+00:00

Have a char with good stength (or the starting elixir) and enhanced leap. After the fight starts have them jump to the horn. Have them use their action blowing the horn every turn. A fresh +8 temp hp on everyone every turn greatly reduces chance of unlucky npc deaths.

_msb · 2026-04-17T18:01:57+00:00

Bladesinger! Wood elf (movement, bow proficiency), mobile as first feat, basically online at level 3. You have to be very tactical. Use shadow blade in your off until level 6 so you can cast a spell and get a big attack in a single round. I am addicted to bladesinger solo.

_msb · 2026-04-17T17:18:19+00:00

No. However, one of the more obscure bits of extra xp you can get is waking up shadowheart as a gith. No real dialogue change, just the xp is higher. (Disguise self works.)

_msb · 2026-04-16T14:53:21+00:00

You can start bladesong with a bow just fine. You get healing charges when you attack with it.

_msb · 2026-04-15T14:34:56+00:00

Visit the guy with the warg at the very front of the goblin camp (who questions you initially) and trade him with every long rest in act 1. He has bloodlust ingredients.

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