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{{CharacterInfo | {{CharacterInfo | ||
|name = The Whirling Barbarian | |name = The Whirling Barbarian | ||
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==Overview of the build== | ==Overview of the build== | ||
'''The creator describes this build as:''' | '''The creator describes this build as:''' | ||
Are you looking to play a barbarian who's a whirlwind of attacks just like in another video game? Or perhaps you just wanted to see the most # of attacks a martial can do? or maybe you just have this image of a raging warrior instilling fear as they cut through enemy lines? if yes, this is the right place! | Are you looking to play a barbarian who's a whirlwind of attacks just like in another video game? Or perhaps you just wanted to see the most # of attacks a martial can do? or maybe you just have this image of a raging warrior instilling fear as they cut through enemy lines? if yes, this is the right place! | ||
==Level breakdown and order== | |||
== Stats == | |||
Str: 15 (+2) Dex: 12 Con: 13 Int: 8 Wis: 10 Cha: 15 (+1) +2 ASI | |||
== Level breakdown and order== | |||
[[The Great Old One]] [[Warlock]] 5/[[Wildheart]] [[Barbarian]] 5/[[Fighter]] 2 | [[The Great Old One]] [[Warlock]] 5/[[Wildheart]] [[Barbarian]] 5/[[Fighter]] 2 | ||
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[[The Dead Shot]] grants [[Improved Critical Hit]] - While the author doesn't advocate crit-fisher builds, this type of build would be the exception due to the sheer number of attacks that can help trigger crits for 2 benefits: GWM bonus attack and [[Mortal Reminder]] [[Feared (Condition)]] | [[The Dead Shot]] grants [[Improved Critical Hit]] - While the author doesn't advocate crit-fisher builds, this type of build would be the exception due to the sheer number of attacks that can help trigger crits for 2 benefits: GWM bonus attack and [[Mortal Reminder]] [[Feared (Condition)]] | ||
== Additional helpful items/buffs == | ==Additional helpful items/buffs== | ||
This build will be making a significant number of attacks so anything that adds damage per hit will have a large impact such as: | This build will be making a significant number of attacks so anything that adds damage per hit will have a large impact such as: | ||
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[[Helldusk Gloves]] | [[Helldusk Gloves]] | ||
== Tactics == | ==Tactics == | ||
=== Pre-combat === | ===Pre-combat === | ||
* Cast L3 [[Armour of Agathys]] | * Cast L3 [[Armour of Agathys]] | ||
* Use [[Minor Illusion]] to group up enemies. | *Use [[Minor Illusion]] to group up enemies. | ||
* Apply [[Simple Toxin]]<nowiki/>pre-combat if possible. | *Apply [[Simple Toxin]]<nowiki/>pre-combat if possible. | ||
* Cast [[Mirror Image]] pre-combat if possible. | *Cast [[Mirror Image]] pre-combat if possible. | ||
* Toggle great weapon master as needed. | * Toggle great weapon master as needed. | ||
=== 1st Turn === | ===1st Turn=== | ||
* Reaction: [[Counterspell]] or [[Hellish Rebuke]] as needed if enemies go first. | *Reaction: [[Counterspell]] or [[Hellish Rebuke]] as needed if enemies go first. | ||
* Move: Approach a cluster of enemies | *Move: Approach a cluster of enemies | ||
* Bonus Action: [[Rage: Tiger Heart]] | * Bonus Action: [[Rage: Tiger Heart]] | ||
* Action: [[Tiger's Bloodlust]] 3x with [[Reckless Attack]] | *Action: [[Tiger's Bloodlust]] 3x with [[Reckless Attack]] | ||
* [[Action Surge]]: [[Tiger's Bloodlust]] 3x with [[Reckless Attack]] | *[[Action Surge]]: [[Tiger's Bloodlust]] 3x with [[Reckless Attack]] | ||
=== 2nd turn and Beyond === | ===2nd turn and Beyond=== | ||
* Move: Approach a cluster of enemies | *Move: Approach a cluster of enemies | ||
* Action: [[Tiger's Bloodlust]] 3x with [[Reckless Attack]] | *Action: [[Tiger's Bloodlust]] 3x with [[Reckless Attack]] | ||
* Bonus Action: [[Great Weapon Master: Bonus Attack]] or Use potions/oils/toxins | *Bonus Action: [[Great Weapon Master: Bonus Attack]] or Use potions/oils/toxins | ||
== Damage Breakdowns == | == Damage Breakdowns== | ||
=== Burst === | ===Burst=== | ||
6 Trident attacks, each 1d8 + 5 Cha + 10 [[Great Weapon Master: All In]] + 2 [[Rage: Tiger Heart]] for an average of 4.5 + 5 + 10 + 2 = 21.5 per attack for 129 total if all hit due to [[Reckless Attack]] | 6 Trident attacks, each 1d8 + 5 Cha + 10 [[Great Weapon Master: All In]] + 2 [[Rage: Tiger Heart]] for an average of 4.5 + 5 + 10 + 2 = 21.5 per attack for 129 total if all hit due to [[Reckless Attack]] | ||
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Additional damage items will stack on top. | Additional damage items will stack on top. | ||
=== Sustained === | ===Sustained=== | ||
3 Trident attacks, each 1d8 + 5 Cha + 10 [[Great Weapon Master: All In]] + 2 [[Rage: Tiger Heart]] for an average of 4.5 + 5 + 10 + 2 = 21.5 per attack for 64.5 total if all hit due to [[Reckless Attack]] | 3 Trident attacks, each 1d8 + 5 Cha + 10 [[Great Weapon Master: All In]] + 2 [[Rage: Tiger Heart]] for an average of 4.5 + 5 + 10 + 2 = 21.5 per attack for 64.5 total if all hit due to [[Reckless Attack]] | ||
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Additional damage items will stack on top. | Additional damage items will stack on top. | ||
== Resource Usage == | == Resource Usage== | ||
Assuming a 3 combat baseline before long resting with 2 short rests in between. | Assuming a 3 combat baseline before long resting with 2 short rests in between. | ||
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Each combat there will be 1 Warlock slot free for Hellish Rebuke, Counterspell, etc. | Each combat there will be 1 Warlock slot free for Hellish Rebuke, Counterspell, etc. | ||
== Variant == | == Variant== | ||
[[The Great Old One]] [[Warlock]] 5/[[Wildheart]] [[Barbarian]] 6/[[Fighter]] 1 or [[The Great Old One]] [[Warlock]] 5/[[Wildheart]] [[Barbarian]] 7 or [[The Great Old One]] [[Warlock]] 5/[[Wildheart]] [[Barbarian]] 6/[[War Domain]] [[Cleric]] 1 | [[The Great Old One]] [[Warlock]] 5/[[Wildheart]] [[Barbarian]] 6/[[Fighter]] 1 or [[The Great Old One]] [[Warlock]] 5/[[Wildheart]] [[Barbarian]] 7 or [[The Great Old One]] [[Warlock]] 5/[[Wildheart]] [[Barbarian]] 6/[[War Domain]] [[Cleric]] 1 | ||