View wiki source for this page without editing. That’s fantastic! Blade Ward is one. 21:43 . These pacts all have synergies with the Hexblade, but…You chose Hexblade for the benefits of melee combat, right? That’s far from nothing, and there are plenty of ways to abuse such a potent skill. For my AC - my first ASI will be 1 point into STR & 1 point into CHA, this gives me access to full plate (18 AC) :).I will definitely take Shroud of Shadows if my DM allows it (She's ok with XGtE stuff but UA is a little more hazy, unless shroud is in Xanathar's & I missed it).Ye, sadly she knows about Thirsting Blade & Extra Attack not stacking so I'll just take TB until it's no longer relevant :p but thank you for steering me clear of that potential pitfall!For Fighting Style, it's either going to be Defense (+1 AC), Great Weapon Fighter or Dueling, though I am leaning towards Defense because extra AC is always good (Especially when 19 AC may be my top end with a Greatsword)Oh does Improved Pact weapons allow 2 pact weapons? If so that makes Lifedrinker way more appealing! It also can reduce maximum HP, though the saving throw to negate it is rather pitiful. One of the best hexblade guide, very much easily explained, as i am newbie to the dungeons and dragons world i want to learn as many things possible about this game, i really like the warlock class and i also started writing on warlock to get easily understand.

Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcutsCookies help us deliver our Services. That’s pretty neat. While spellcasting plays a role, this subclass centers around melee combat using weapons that channel the power of your patron. However, in 99% of situations, transfering the damage, crit chance, and 50% miss chance will be better than restoring the hit points.This makes the Hexblade go from a somewhat situational single-target beater with good damage potential elsewhere to an absolute beast on the battlefield. Specters are CR 1 spirits that can move through walls, have a hodgepodge of resistances, a few immunities, and probably knows how to talk with you or others. It’s important for Weapons, of course! So I would never go more then 13 in warlock (and I'd probably never do that, but thats the minimum paladin iw ould take).New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be castaid other tabletop gamers in creating memorable charactersLooks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. The only reason that you should not land Master of Hexes is either because the mages are blasting you from 120 ft, or because the fight is over. Basic Warlock Abilities: Two 3rd level spell slots (can be used for Divine Smite) Learn cantrips, spells, and invocations; Pact of the Blade; Hexblade Abilities (Xanathar’s Guide to Everything): Hexblade’s Curse: Once per short rest, curse someone as a bonus action within 30 feet of you for one minute. Check out how this page has evolved in the past. Append content without editing the whole page source. If you’ve ever wanted your Sorcerer to swing swords just as good as they sling spells, get this multiclass!Remember if you plan on taking the Heavily Armored feat to sneak your way into Plate Mail, there’s a Strength 15 requirement.

15th Level Paladin gives the Psychic damage reflect (& improved divine smite @11) which is interesting where the 14th level warlock gives Lifedrinker at 12th (& with +5 cha is slightly better than improved divine smite) as well as Master of Hexes at 14th which is an incredible defensive option.We are starting at level 1. It’ll be a life-saver!The level 6 ability is the most utility-focused one of them all.Starting at 6th level, you can curse the soul of a person you slay, temporarily binding it in your service. The healing aspect of this ability is by far the weakest part, and even that will heal for 4 at level 1; not exactly the worst, not exactly the best. See pages that link to and include this page.