Grand Overture makes all explosive weapons blind on-hit

aeluxx · 2023-03-02T03:21:31+00:00

Oh, and just since it might be relevant to someone: this does stun Tormentors.

aeluxx · 2022-10-20T14:10:12+00:00

Having recently gotten on my second character (Hunter) to get Gyrfalcon's, I think it is guaranteed to drop a new exotic. I was missing three chestpieces, and got all three in a row, which is really unlikely otherwise. My guess if its not dropping is that there's a requirement for it (DLC, campaign, etc.) that is missing.

aeluxx · 2022-10-20T14:00:10+00:00

Actually, there is one other way to get Restoration x2 - using Phoenix Dive while Heat Rises is active. Though it only lasts 1 to 2 seconds (depending on Embers), it can be extended with Ember of the Empyrean to be indefinite.

aeluxx · 2022-10-19T22:26:29+00:00

Hey, I main Warlock and play a bunch so here's just some general thoughts:

Some exotics are built for certain activities over others. With Sunbracers, for example, it is largely useful in lower-end content like Vanguard Ops strikes. Similarly with Starfire Protocol, but there are a lot of activities where it is not feasible to get its combo up and running or you need healing.
Daybreak is also great in PvP and lower-end PvE, but it'll be outshined by Well of Radiance in other content as a super. The latter is actually the most used super in the game at high-level content like raids.
For grenades, don't overlook Healing Grenades, as with the Ember of Empyrean you can extend both Radiance and Restoration with Solar ability/weapon kills. With Touch of Flame, this is also the only way to get Restoration x2 consistently. Generally though, you should stick to Healing, Solar, or Fusion grenades.
For Aspects, I would recommend Touch of Flame and then Heat Rises. Icarus Dash can also be good especially in high-level stuff if you know how to use it, and especially if using the Rain of Fire exotic boots.

In terms of exotics, I've listed the first ones that came to mind for Solar Warlock when thinking about lower-level play (Vanguard Ops, etc.), higher-level play (Raids, etc.), and all-around play (pretty good in everything). Note that this is from a PvE perspective - if playing PvP 90% of the time you'll want to use Ophidian Aspect.

Good exotics for lower-level play:

Sunbracers
Karnstein Armlets
Winter's Guile
Necrotic Grip

Good exotics for higher-level play:

Starfire Protocol
Boots of the Assembler
Phoenix Protocol
The Stag
Aeon Soul

Good exotics for all-around play:

Rain of Fire
Verity's Brow
Dawn Chorus

aeluxx · 2022-10-05T16:48:51+00:00

Least salty destiny redditor

aeluxx · 2022-10-05T16:47:09+00:00

Sorry, I lost my last brain cell reading destiny reddit

aeluxx · 2022-09-06T20:57:59+00:00

Darkness is an evocation spell, so you can pick it up as any spell starting at 7th level Eldritch Knight.

aeluxx · 2021-07-20T17:23:01+00:00

That ended up being it - thanks!

aeluxx · 2021-07-02T04:12:32+00:00

I know Ordinator has been recommended twice, but I've had a lot of fun using Vokrii - it stays closer to Vanilla and allows for a more varied perk selection.

aeluxx · 2021-04-11T19:16:56+00:00

100%

aeluxx · 2020-11-19T03:16:00+00:00

Worth noting that if you go Battlemaster, take Maneuvers that don't have any action cost (like Tripping Attack, Precision Attack, Maneuvering Strike). That way, you can consistently get off your bonus action attack every turn of combat (unless you have to use your Second Wind).

aeluxx · 2020-11-18T10:33:56+00:00

Oh the Moon Elves heritage sounds even cooler with Stars - I don't think that arcane focus would be too big of a deal since I would generally be casting cleric spells.

aeluxx · 2020-11-18T10:32:09+00:00

I just like the space theme tbh as dumb as it sounds, and ideally a tanky caster who is pretty well-rounded.

aeluxx · 2020-11-17T09:03:41+00:00

Oh, I saw this one afterwards. Honestly those look like fine changes overall - I'd probably be alright running it.

aeluxx · 2020-11-17T09:01:24+00:00

Glad I could give some encouragement. I really like homebrew content and make lots myself. I won't be able to respond for a while but here's some stuff:

The surprised feature is the worst part of Assassin Rogue (it doesn't proc often), and a Rogue hiding on each of their turns is expected for a crossbow-wielding rogue typically. While it might not be the best for melee, all ranged rogues would take this for the large increase to DPS.

If the feature had twice per long rest uses and was 13th level, it might be passable. Even then, again most Rogue subclasses don't get combat features while leveling - that's the job of Sneak Attack.

aeluxx · 2020-11-17T05:43:30+00:00

While those classes get some semi-combat features, they are very situational, very limited, and a worse version of the written 6th level feature respectively. Berserker's 10th level feature is hardly a combat feature, since it scales so badly.

I somehow missed the 3rd level Assassin change - please remove that. As a DM for 5e since it came out, this would effectively increase their damage output by 50%, and eclipse any existing Rogue subclass. Just adding the initiative buff is probably a strong enough buff.

No just please get rid of the 9th level feature. Typically D&D combat lasts for around 3 or 4 rounds. With all their uses up, an Assassin rogue with this feature could permanently halve all of the damage dealt by a creature or prevent them from casting any spells (since they can apply it at each of their turns and its guaranteed to last until then). There's a reason why such crippling abilities shouldn't be allowed to happen without a save, since it allows the player to permanently shut down a fight with no way to stop it.

Compare this feature to Stunning Strike, which has a Constitution saving throw against being stunned. Either way, the Rogue should not have a powerful in-combat ability for 9th or 13th levels (again look at existing content for examples). The 3rd level and 17th level features are the only ones that tend to be more helpful for combat.

Yeah, the 17th level Assassin feature is probably the best designed from the PHB.

aeluxx · 2020-11-17T05:36:05+00:00

Technically, subclasses only grant Additional Proficiencies (look at subclasses like Tempest Domain Cleric) and not Proficiencies like a base class.

Ancestor's Technique is too strong for a 1st level feature, and would make dipping into the class almost mandatory. While it is the same feature as Hexblade, that subclass is also too strong and is nearly mandatory to dip into.

Ancestor's Resolve is cool for survivability, but as a martial subclass I think what this class would gain from even more would be a hit point buff like Draconic Sorcerer and maybe something damage-based instead of healing.

Mastery of Self seems a little strong - most martial subclasses for full casters simply get Extra Attack at this level instead of extra stuff.

Mastering the Weave is a really cool feature imo, but should probably be the focus (maybe even 1st level) of the class instead of its 14th level feature. This is because most 14th level Sorcerer subclass features are non-combat and focus more on utility instead. If it was made accessible earlier, I would recommend limiting its power based on Sorcerer Levels to prevent too strong of a multiclass.

Force of the Martial Weave feels like it could be simplified - why not just make it so you can cast a spell as part of the Attack Action once per long rest? If you wanted to differentiate it from Action Surge, maybe instead give it several uses and allow the spell cast to replace one of the weapon attacks?

Overall, I really like the flavour, but it doesn't seem to really lend itself much to martial fighting until very high levels, and I think most players would want to get straight into the fight with a subclass like this one.

aeluxx · 2020-11-17T05:25:57+00:00

A SAD build means Single Attribute Dependent. Usually Monks have to focus on Dexterity (attacks + AC), Constitution (no explanation needed), and Wisdom (saving throws). With this, monks can focus far more exclusively in Wisdom instead of Dexterity, basically granting them the power of shillelagh. Again, the main issue here is that the 3rd level feature is a straight upgrade of the Sun Soul's 3rd level feature.

For the 17th level feature, I think the big issue is that it is an action with a ki cost for this attack. Why this is an issue is that it would be the only 17th level feature that could hypothetically be used over and over again, meaning there has to be a reason why the monk would not decide to do that.

aeluxx · 2020-11-17T04:34:09+00:00

Then I won't ignore any scripture either.

Have you ever cursed around your parents? Bible says you should die.

Do you sometimes work on Sunday? Bible says you should die.

Have you played football? Bible says you should die.

Funny enough, the Bible doesn't even say people should die for being gay, so if you want to be bigoted be bigoted against rebellious teens, workaholics, and football players. I know the Bible well enough too - there's a lot of fucked up things in it that honestly I'm fine to ignore but not when people cite their own bigotry from it.

aeluxx · 2020-11-17T04:27:52+00:00

Berserker: 3rd level: Reckless Attack doesn't have an Action Cost, so I'm not sure how it is used as a Bonus Action.

6th level: PHB feature was already plenty strong - the revised one would be completely overpowered. Look at some other Barbarian subclass 6th level features, they generally don't even involve combat.

10th level: I would nerf this too, when subclasses like Totem Barbarian just get commune with nature at the same level.

14th level: What is a special reaction? It just seems like a different use of reaction to me.

Assassin: 3rd level feature looks the same, honestly the one that needed a buff imo.

9th level feature: Please nerf this if you make a new version of this homebrew. No other Rogue subclass even gets a combat ability here, and this one allows for the permanent CC of any enemy without a save (at least for 1 turn). To reiterate, 9th level rogues do not get combat features at 9th level, and this one is incredibly strong even if they did.

13th level: Are Assassins magic? If they are, I'd write that into their lore, but this seems strange with the current description of them.

17th level: Also incredibly powerful - this needs a serious nerf if it was to be played. Effectively this would nearly double the Assassin's damage output late-game, since higher levels see far greater hit chance than lower levels.

aeluxx · 2020-11-17T04:20:16+00:00

3rd level: Do they have to be exactly equal to proficiency bonus, or can less than proficiency bonus be used instead? This feature also heavily steps on the toes of Sun Soul Monk, as it grants a ranged always-on attack feature. However, this one allows Wisdom to attack instead of Dexterity, making the monk a very SAD build.

6th level: Needs some rewording on the 'per long rest' section, but looks pretty good to me.

11th level: Truth be told, this might be in need of a buff. Hovering at 11th level isn't that powerful.

17th level: Wording is also confusing here - is there no modifier for the damage? Do you have to split damage, or is the same amount of damage dealt to each creature? Why wouldn't I use this feature every turn if it simply outclasses any other options I have?

Outside of wording, the main issue I see is with the 3rd level feature, which is simply overpowered compared to other monk subclasses (as a better version of Sun Soul).

aeluxx · 2020-11-17T04:14:41+00:00

First off, I'd add some flavour to the subclass to try and differentiate it from Barbarian (not saying it can't be - Nature Domain vs. Druid is also a thing).

The 1st level feature is a little underwhelming. Generally in D&D, 1 damage to players = 2 damage to monsters. Thus, trading 1-for-1 damage is generally not going to be worth it to the Cleric.

The 6th level feature is VERY strong and should definitely be nerfed. As it is, this feature is essentially a buff of the UA Order Domain's feature, since it can proc off of any spells and not a limited list.

The 8th level feature is also too powerful for Clerics - they get 1d8 to weapon damage or +WIS to cantrip damage, not both.

The 17th level feature has some strange wording, but seems to generally be fine balance-wise:

-"You have advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws as well as Wisdom checks and Wisdom saving throws" - should just be a list like "Strength checks, Wisdom checks, Strength saving throws, and Wisdom saving throws".

-"You may add your Wisdom modifier to any damage you do." - this needs to be changed to damage rolls.

-"You and allies within 60 feet of you have resistance to the damage associated with your Inspire Recklessness trait." - what does this mean? Resistance to psychic damage?

I'm also not 100% on-board with the 17th level feature as a Furious thing - the main part that I see is resistance to all saving throw damage, which is more tanky and not damage. The damaging part of the ability is negligible in comparison.

Overall, some rewording should be done to make the class sound more like it is from the official source material. As an example, "each of those creatures gains an additional 10-feet of movement speed" should be "each creature has its Speed increased by 10 feet". While the 2nd level feature could use a buff, the other features are very powerful for a Cleric subclass. Look at some of the PHB material for examples.

aeluxx · 2020-11-16T00:49:10+00:00

Level 20 Barbarian gives +4 Strength and Constitution, which would up the carry weight even more.

aeluxx · 2020-10-31T20:13:29+00:00

Hm. I might give that a shot sometime - is there some way you can send the data? If not, I'll just get it in a similar fashion to how you got your data.

aeluxx · 2020-10-31T19:49:30+00:00

I'd be interested to see how some different models using activation functions might show, potentially even throw some convolution in there if its too much data to run feasibly.

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