User:NtCarlson/Sandbox2

• Phalar Aluve (Underdark): Even after the considerable Honour mode nerfs,  Phalar Aluve: Shriek 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  Bless.
• 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  Bane 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

Warden of Vitality

Roles: Face character, healer, buffer

• Healer built around the  Paladin spell  Warden of Vitality that is also available early through  College of Lore Magical Secrets.
• This grants a non-concentration buff that lets you cast  Restore Vitality for just a Bonus action for Duration: 10 turns.
• The build is centered around spamming this ability.
• Restore Vitality's duration is p
  • Casting  Restore Vitality doesn't consume spell slots, but it counts as a level 3 spell for  Disciple of Life.

• Has access of all face character abilities including  Speak with Animals,  Speak with Dead, and  Detect Thoughts.
• Has access to many out-of-combat buffs including  Thaumaturgy,  Guidance,  Enhance Ability, and  Bardic Inspiration.
• Has Expertise in 6 skills (2 from  Bard level 3, 2 from  Rogue level 1, and 2 from  Actor).

Core items

• Phalar Aluve: This weapon will be used for its  Phalar Aluve: Sing ability rather than the  Shriek ability it is known for. This grants all nearby allies in 6 m / 20 ft an effect equivalent to  Bless 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  Bless for Duration: 2 turns on heal. This is key to boost the utility of  Restore Vitality. 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  Blade Ward 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  Blessed Healer. Note that it doesn't actually grant  Bless 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

• Staff of Arcane Blessing: The bonus to the  Bless effect does apply with The Whispering Promise.