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* {{RarityItem|Phalar Aluve}} ([[Underdark]]): Even after the considerable Honour mode nerfs, {{SAI|Phalar Aluve: Shriek}} is still extremely strong, giving a {{DieIcon|d4|Piercing}} '''1d4''' penalty to all {{Saving throw}}s and {{DamageText|1d4|Thunder}} to all damage applied to affected enemies in a {{radius|m=6|ft=20}} AoE. Alternatively, it can be used to provide a {{radius|m=6|ft=20}} AoE Bless effect that stacks with {{SAI|Bless}}. | |||
* {{RarityItem|Gloves of Baneful Striking}} ([[Mountain Pass]]): Guaranteed to apply a {{DieIcon|d4|Piercing}} '''1d4''' penalty to all {{Saving throw}}s for {{duration|2}} on weapon attacks. | |||
* {{RarityItem|Ritual Axe}} ([[Goblin Camp]]): Guaranteed to apply {{Cond|Bane}} on hit, but also take {{DamageText|1d6|Slashing}} self-damage every time you attack. Stacks with the Gloves of Baneful Striking for a '''2d4''' penalty to ''all'' {{Saving throw}}s. | |||
= Build ideas = | |||
== Warden of Vitality == | |||
Roles: Face character, healer, buffer | |||
* Healer built around the {{Class|Paladin}} spell {{SAI|Warden of Vitality}} that is also available early through {{Class|College of Lore|noparent=yes}} [[Magical Secrets]]. | |||
* This grants a non-concentration buff that lets you cast {{SAI|Restore Vitality}} for just a {{action|bonus}} for {{duration|10}}. | |||
{{ | * The build is centered around spamming this ability. | ||
| | * Restore Vitality's duration is p | ||
| | ** Casting {{SAI|Restore Vitality}} doesn't consume spell slots, but it counts as a level 3 spell for {{SAI|Disciple of Life}}. | ||
* Has access of all face character abilities including {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}, and {{SAI|Detect Thoughts}}. | |||
* Has access to many out-of-combat buffs including {{SAI|Thaumaturgy}}, {{SAI|Guidance}}, {{SAI|Enhance Ability}}, and {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration}}. | |||
* Has [[Expertise]] in 6 skills (2 from {{Class|Bard}} level 3, 2 from {{Class|Rogue}} level 1, and 2 from {{SAI|Actor}}). | |||
=== Core items === | |||
* {{RarityItem|Phalar Aluve}}: This weapon will be used for its {{SAI|Phalar Aluve: Sing}} ability rather than the {{SAI|Phalar Aluve: Shriek|Shriek}} ability it is known for. This grants all nearby allies in {{radius|m=6|ft=20}} an effect equivalent to {{Cond|Bless}} but also stacks with it. Conveniently, Phalar Aluve is also a [[finesse]] weapon (very unusual for its weapon class). | |||
* {{RarityItem|The Whispering Promise}}: This item will grant {{Cond|Bless}} for {{duration|2}} on heal. This is key to boost the utility of {{SAI|Restore Vitality}}. This gives a non-concentration source of this potent effect that also stacks with Phalar Aluve's equivalent effect. | |||
* {{RarityItem|Hellrider's Pride}}: This will grant {{Cond|Blade Ward}} for {{duration|2}} on heal which further boosts the utility of each heal. These will be upgraded to {{RarityItem|The Reviving Hands}} in Act III. | |||
| | * {{RarityItem|Wapira's Crown}}: This will heal you {{DamageText|1d6|Healing}} whenever you cast a healing spell. Once the build is online, that will be twice per turn. It also works as a replacement for {{SAI|Blessed Healer}}. Note that it doesn't actually grant {{Cond|Bless}} from The Whispering Promise. | ||
* {{RarityItem|Boots of Aid and Comfort}}: This will apply {{temp hp|3}} on every heal. Due to the way temporary hit points work, this may actually be detrimental. (It could prevent a better source of temporary HP from applying). | |||
=== Rejected items === | |||
* {{RarityItem|Staff of Arcane Blessing}}: The bonus to the {{Cond|Bless}} effect does apply with The Whispering Promise. | |||
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Latest revision as of 07:39, 4 December 2023
- Phalar Aluve (Underdark): Even after the considerable Honour mode nerfs, is still extremely strong, giving a 1d4 penalty to all Saving throws and 1d4Thunder to all damage applied to affected enemies in a 6 m / 20 ft AoE. Alternatively, it can be used to provide a 6 m / 20 ft AoE Bless effect that stacks with .
- Gloves of Baneful Striking (Mountain Pass): Guaranteed to apply a 1d4 penalty to all Saving throws for Duration: 2 turns on weapon attacks.
- Ritual Axe (Goblin Camp): Guaranteed to apply on hit, but also take 1d6Slashing self-damage every time you attack. Stacks with the Gloves of Baneful Striking for a 2d4 penalty to all Saving throws.
Build ideas[edit | edit source]
Warden of Vitality[edit | edit source]
Roles: Face character, healer, buffer
- Healer built around the spell that is also available early through Magical Secrets.
- This grants a non-concentration buff that lets you cast Bonus action for Duration: 10 turns. for just a
- The build is centered around spamming this ability.
- Restore Vitality's duration is p
- Casting doesn't consume spell slots, but it counts as a level 3 spell for .
- Has access of all face character abilities including , , and .
- Has access to many out-of-combat buffs including , , , and .
- Has Expertise in 6 skills (2 from level 3, 2 from level 1, and 2 from ).
Core items[edit | edit source]
- Phalar Aluve: This weapon will be used for its ability rather than the ability it is known for. This grants all nearby allies in 6 m / 20 ft an effect equivalent to but also stacks with it. Conveniently, Phalar Aluve is also a finesse weapon (very unusual for its weapon class).
- The Whispering Promise: This item will grant for Duration: 2 turns on heal. This is key to boost the utility of . This gives a non-concentration source of this potent effect that also stacks with Phalar Aluve's equivalent effect.
- Hellrider's Pride: This will grant for Duration: 2 turns on heal which further boosts the utility of each heal. These will be upgraded to The Reviving Hands in Act III.
- Wapira's Crown: This will heal you 1d6hit points whenever you cast a healing spell. Once the build is online, that will be twice per turn. It also works as a replacement for . Note that it doesn't actually grant from The Whispering Promise.
- Boots of Aid and Comfort: This will apply 3 temporary hit points on every heal. Due to the way temporary hit points work, this may actually be detrimental. (It could prevent a better source of temporary HP from applying).
Rejected items[edit | edit source]
- Staff of Arcane Blessing: The bonus to the effect does apply with The Whispering Promise.