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This build from reddit user Holiday-Driver-9439 is focused on a barbarian/warlock who uses the Aspect of the Tiger to target as many people as possible with a bound weapon. | This build from reddit user Holiday-Driver-9439 is focused on a barbarian/warlock who uses the Aspect of the Tiger to target as many people as possible with a bound weapon. | ||
==Overview of the build== | ==Overview of the build== | ||
'''The creator describes this build as:''' | '''The creator describes this build as:''' | ||
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Fighter 2 - [[Action Surge]] | Fighter 2 - [[Action Surge]] | ||
== Important Basic Equipment == | ==Important Basic Equipment== | ||
[[Simple Toxin]] coating | [[Simple Toxin]] coating | ||
A [[Piercing]] weapon - [[Versatile]] weapon like a [[Trident]] if using Great Weapon Master or any other if not. | A [[Piercing]] weapon - [[Versatile]] weapon like a [[Trident]] if using Great Weapon Master or any other if not. | ||
== Key Magic Items == | ==Key Magic Items== | ||
[[Nyrulna]] this weapon has nice base dmg and helps you move from one enemy to the next with [[Veil of the wind]] and [[Zephyr Flash (Weapon Action)]]. [[Zephyr Break (Weapon Action)]] gives you a ranged option for when you run out of movement. | [[Nyrulna]] this weapon has nice base dmg and helps you move from one enemy to the next with [[Veil of the wind]] and [[Zephyr Flash (Weapon Action)]]. [[Zephyr Break (Weapon Action)]] gives you a ranged option for when you run out of movement. | ||
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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]] | ||
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===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=== | ||
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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 | ||