Talk:Wint's Character Sheet - Revision history

Bartley at 04:04, 3 May 2026

2026-05-03T04:04:57Z

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	**subtle ''dissonant whispers'' in a crowd to force a chase		**subtle ''dissonant whispers'' in a crowd to force a chase
	*2 sorcery points:		*2 sorcery points:
	**sorlock action surge: ''hex'' + ''eldritch blast'' + quickened ''eldritch blast''		**sorlock action surge: ''hex'' + ''eldritch blast'' then next turn quickened ''eldritch blast''
	**quickened leveled spell + dodge action when under heavy attack or when concentration is important to still be able to attack while maintaining max defense.		**quickened leveled spell + dodge action when under heavy attack or when concentration is important to still be able to attack while maintaining max defense.
	*5 sorcery points:		*5 sorcery points:
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	== Level Advancement Plans ==		== Level Advancement Plans ==
	*Level 5: Sorcerer 4		*Level 5: Sorcerer 4
	**Proficiency Bonus +1, Cantrip boost, +1 Cantrip (~~Mold Earth~~ or other utility cantrip), ASI/Feat (+2 CHA), +1 Spell Known(see options below. currently leaning towards Mirror Image as long as that FG extension still works), switch psionic Calm Emotions to Tasha's Mind Whip (my favorite level 2 offensive spell)		**+6 HP, +1 Proficiency Bonus, Cantrip boost (multiattack EB!), +1 Cantrip (likely Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Shape Water, or some other utility cantrip), ASI/Feat (boring +2 CHA), +1 Spell Known(see options below. currently leaning towards Mirror Image as long as that FG extension still works or else maybe Web or Enhance Ability), switch psionic Calm Emotions to Tasha's Mind Whip (my favorite level 2 offensive spell!)
	*Level 6: Sorcerer 5		*Level 6: Sorcerer 5
	**Magical Guidance (sorcery point to reroll a d20), +1 Spell Known (probably has to be ~~fireball~~), Level 3 spells, +2 Level 3 slots, Level 3 Psionic spells (Hunger of Hadar, Sending), maybe switch Detect Thoughts to See Invisibility or Hold Person		**Magical Guidance (sorcery point to reroll a d20), +1 Spell Known (probably has to be Fireball), Replace a known spell with Tongues, Level 3 spells, +2 Level 3 slots, Level 3 Psionic spells (Hunger of Hadar, Sending), maybe switch Detect Thoughts to See Invisibility or Hold Person
	*Level 7: Sorcerer 6		*Level 7: Sorcerer 6
	**Psionic Sorcery (able to subtly cast psionic spells with sorcery points), Psychic Defenses (resistance to psychic damage & advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened), +1 Level 3 slot, probably switch Hunger of Hadar to Enemies Abound ~~or Tongues~~		**Psionic Sorcery (able to subtly cast psionic spells with sorcery points), Psychic Defenses (resistance to psychic damage & advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened), +1 Level 3 slot, probably switch Hunger of Hadar to Tongues or maybe Enemies Abound
	*Level 8: Warlock 2 (maybe move to level 6, but i think i prefer to accelerate getting psionic sorcery)		*Level 8: Warlock 2 (maybe move to level 6, but i think i prefer to accelerate getting psionic sorcery)
	**+1 Pact Magic Level 1 Slot, Eldritch Invocations (Agonizing Blast, Eldritch Mind), +1 Spell Known (probably Protection from Evil and Good but Armor of Agathys, Cause Fear, or Hellish Rebuke are the other top warlock-exclusive options),		**+1 Pact Magic Level 1 Slot, Eldritch Invocations (Agonizing Blast, Eldritch Mind), +1 Spell Known (probably Protection from Evil and Good but Armor of Agathys, Cause Fear, or Hellish Rebuke are the other top warlock-exclusive options),

Bartley: /* Level Advancement Plans */

2023-02-25T07:26:36Z

Level Advancement Plans

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	*Beyond: Probably all Sorcerer, game will likely not go long enough to consider Warlock 3 (for level 2 pact slots, +1 known spell, and probably a ritual tome pact) or fighter if lack of AC too hard to get over (but 1 level of fighter would just make me want a 2nd for action surge)		*Beyond: Probably all Sorcerer, game will likely not go long enough to consider Warlock 3 (for level 2 pact slots, +1 known spell, and probably a ritual tome pact) or fighter if lack of AC too hard to get over (but 1 level of fighter would just make me want a 2nd for action surge)
	*Feats of interest: CHA ASI to get to 20 ASAP, then beg for GM dispensation to be able to take Metamagic Adept again to get a couple more metamagic options and sorcery points, when that fails maybe Eldritch Adept (Devil's Sight if darkvision is a problem or beg for GM dispensation to take Maddening Hex or other higher level-restricted option), Lucky, Spell Sniper?		*Feats of interest: CHA ASI to get to 20 ASAP, then beg for GM dispensation to be able to take Metamagic Adept again to get a couple more metamagic options and sorcery points, when that fails maybe Eldritch Adept (Devil's Sight if darkvision is a problem or beg for GM dispensation to take Maddening Hex or other higher level-restricted option), Lucky, Spell Sniper?
	*upgrade armor whenever possible to breastplate then half-plate, other expenses may include expensive spell components (depending on spell selections, Chromatic Orb may be the only tier 1 option)		*Spells of interest: mostly select direct offensive damage over buffing/charm/control spells outside of a few select shutdown or defensive spells but probably still have enough selections along with the psionic spells to select at least one or 2 fringe or utility spells every tier if not every spell level. spells marked (P) are options psionic feature
	*Spells of interest: mostly select direct offensive damage over buffing/charm/control spells outside of a few select shutdown or defensive spells but probably still have enough selections along with the psionic spells to select at least one or 2 fringe or utility spells every tier if not every spell level.		**Level 1: Feather Fall, Chaos Bolt, Tasha's Caustic Brew, Tasha's Hideous Laughter (P)
	**Level 1: Feather Fall, Chaos Bolt Tasha's Caustic Brew
	**Level 2:		**Level 2:
	***single opponent shutdown - Blindness/Deafness, Hold Person, Maximilian's Earthen Grasp, Phantasmal Force		***single opponent shutdown - Blindness/Deafness, Hold Person(P), Maximilian's Earthen Grasp, Phantasmal Force
	***buff - Darkvision or See Invisibility, Enhance Ability (especially if other party spellcasters do not have access)		***buff - Darkvision or See Invisibility(P), Enhance Ability (especially if other party spellcasters do not have access)
	***protec - Mirror Image or Warding Wind		***protec - Mirror Image or Warding Wind
	**Level 3: Counterspell, Enemies Abound, Fireball, Hypnotic Pattern, Fly, Tongues		**Level 3: Counterspell, Enemies Abound(P), Fireball, Hypnotic Pattern, Fly, Tongues(P)

Bartley at 05:26, 24 February 2023

2023-02-24T05:26:17Z

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	*5 sorcery points:		*5 sorcery points:
	**quickened ''mind sliver'' + heightened save-or-suck spells against a powerful single enemy to make them much more likely to fail the saving throw		**quickened ''mind sliver'' + heightened save-or-suck spells against a powerful single enemy to make them much more likely to fail the saving throw


	== Level Advancement Plans ==		== Level Advancement Plans ==
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	*upgrade armor whenever possible to breastplate then half-plate, other expenses may include expensive spell components (depending on spell selections, Chromatic Orb may be the only tier 1 option)		*upgrade armor whenever possible to breastplate then half-plate, other expenses may include expensive spell components (depending on spell selections, Chromatic Orb may be the only tier 1 option)
	*Spells of interest: mostly select direct offensive damage over buffing/charm/control spells outside of a few select shutdown or defensive spells but probably still have enough selections along with the psionic spells to select at least one or 2 fringe or utility spells every tier if not every spell level.		*Spells of interest: mostly select direct offensive damage over buffing/charm/control spells outside of a few select shutdown or defensive spells but probably still have enough selections along with the psionic spells to select at least one or 2 fringe or utility spells every tier if not every spell level.
	**Level 1: Feather Fall, ~~Catapult,~~ Tasha's Caustic Brew		**Level 1: Feather Fall, Chaos Bolt Tasha's Caustic Brew
	**Level 2:		**Level 2:
	***single opponent shutdown - Blindness/Deafness, Hold Person, Maximilian's Earthen Grasp, Phantasmal Force		***single opponent shutdown - Blindness/Deafness, Hold Person, Maximilian's Earthen Grasp, Phantasmal Force
	***buff - Darkvision or See Invisibility, Enhance Ability (especially if other spellcasters ~~don't~~ have access)		***buff - Darkvision or See Invisibility, Enhance Ability (especially if other party spellcasters do not have access)
	***protec - Mirror Image or Warding Wind		***protec - Mirror Image or Warding Wind
	**Level 3: Counterspell, Enemies Abound, Fireball, Hypnotic Pattern, Fly, Tongues		**Level 3: Counterspell, Enemies Abound, Fireball, Hypnotic Pattern, Fly, Tongues

Bartley: /* Level Advancement Plans */

2023-02-24T04:53:10Z

Level Advancement Plans

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	***single opponent shutdown - Blindness/Deafness, Hold Person, Maximilian's Earthen Grasp, Phantasmal Force		***single opponent shutdown - Blindness/Deafness, Hold Person, Maximilian's Earthen Grasp, Phantasmal Force
	***buff - Darkvision or See Invisibility, Enhance Ability (especially if other spellcasters don't have access)		***buff - Darkvision or See Invisibility, Enhance Ability (especially if other spellcasters don't have access)
	**protec - Mirror Image or Warding Wind		***protec - Mirror Image or Warding Wind
	**Level 3: Counterspell, Enemies Abound, Fireball, Hypnotic Pattern, Fly, Tongues		**Level 3: Counterspell, Enemies Abound, Fireball, Hypnotic Pattern, Fly, Tongues

Bartley at 04:51, 24 February 2023

2023-02-24T04:51:54Z

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	==Tactics==		==Tactics==
	~~Spell and shield ranged~~ blaster. ~~Armor, ''shield'',~~ and ~~''absorb elements'' spells to hopefully avoid damage when attacked but attacking with spells from a~~ distance as much as possible ~~should be the goal as long as slots or sorcery points remain~~. Use spells to avoid melee when needed but focus slots and sorcery points on big powerful spells enhanced by metamagic. burn pact magic slots for more sorcery points any time the party can be convinced to take a short rest as Wint will probably spent them quickly, especially once Psionic Sorcery is available. concentration will probably not be that important early on and will ~~become much stronger~~ after getting Eldritch Mind invocation at level 6 or so		Ranged blaster glass cannon. Poor AC means avoid melee and archers. keep distance as much as possible and use cover when able. Use spells like shield and misty step to avoid or break melee when needed but try to focus slots and sorcery points on big powerful spells enhanced by metamagic. burn pact magic slots for more sorcery points any time the party can be convinced to take a short rest as Wint will probably spent them quickly, especially once Psionic Sorcery is available. concentration will probably not be that important early on and will improve after getting Eldritch Mind invocation at Warlock 3 (likely level 8 or maybe 6). lean into being a face and use magic when needed to understand or be understood.

	===metamagic combos===		===metamagic combos===
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	*2 sorcery points:		*2 sorcery points:
	**sorlock action surge: ''hex'' + ''eldritch blast'' + quickened ''eldritch blast''		**sorlock action surge: ''hex'' + ''eldritch blast'' + quickened ''eldritch blast''
	**''booming blade'' + quickened ''dissonant whispers'' to make an enemy flee then boom and then take OAs
	**quickened leveled spell + dodge action when under heavy attack or when concentration is important to still be able to attack while maintaining max defense.		**quickened leveled spell + dodge action when under heavy attack or when concentration is important to still be able to attack while maintaining max defense.
	*5 sorcery points:		*5 sorcery points:
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	== Level Advancement Plans ==		== Level Advancement Plans ==
	*Level 3: Sorcerer 2
	**Sorcery Points (+2), Flexible Casting, +1 Spell Known (leaning towards Absorb Elements unless something better suited for plot reasons comes up), +1 Level 1 slot, switch Arms of Hadar to Comprehend Languages (useful in an outlander party, and nice to be able to eventually subtly activate) or maybe Tasha’s Hideous Laughter (which can not be chosen otherwise)
	*Level 4: Sorcerer 3
	**2 more Metamagic options (Heightened and probably Empowered or Seeking but maybe Transmuted (Wint will have always have multiple options for psychic and force damage spells to get around the more commonly resisted elemental damage types so being able to reroll damage or attack rolls would likely be better than simply changing element), +1 Spell Known (Shatter or Misty Step), +1 Level 1 slot, +2 Level 2 slots, Level 2 Psionic spells (Calm Emotions, Detect Thoughts), maybe switch Sleep out for Shatter or Misty Step to be able to have both offensive and defensive level 2 spells in addition to the 2 psionic spells i don't like much.
	*Level 5: Sorcerer 4		*Level 5: Sorcerer 4
	**Proficiency Bonus +1, Cantrip boost, +1 Cantrip (~~Chill Touch~~ or ~~some~~ utility ~~option~~), ASI/Feat (+2 CHA), switch psionic Calm Emotions to Tasha's Mind Whip		**Proficiency Bonus +1, Cantrip boost, +1 Cantrip (Mold Earth or other utility cantrip), ASI/Feat (+2 CHA), +1 Spell Known(see options below. currently leaning towards Mirror Image as long as that FG extension still works), switch psionic Calm Emotions to Tasha's Mind Whip (my favorite level 2 offensive spell)
	*Level 6: ~~Warlock~~ 2 (~~leaning towards pushing this back~~ to ~~level 8 to get~~ Sorcerer 6's Psionic Sorcery ~~ASAP~~)		*Level 6: Sorcerer 5
			**Magical Guidance (sorcery point to reroll a d20), +1 Spell Known (probably has to be fireball), Level 3 spells, +2 Level 3 slots, Level 3 Psionic spells (Hunger of Hadar, Sending), maybe switch Detect Thoughts to See Invisibility or Hold Person
			*Level 7: Sorcerer 6
			**Psionic Sorcery (able to subtly cast psionic spells with sorcery points), Psychic Defenses (resistance to psychic damage & advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened), +1 Level 3 slot, probably switch Hunger of Hadar to Enemies Abound or Tongues
			*Level 8: Warlock 2 (maybe move to level 6, but i think i prefer to accelerate getting psionic sorcery)
	**+1 Pact Magic Level 1 Slot, Eldritch Invocations (Agonizing Blast, Eldritch Mind), +1 Spell Known (probably Protection from Evil and Good but Armor of Agathys, Cause Fear, or Hellish Rebuke are the other top warlock-exclusive options),		**+1 Pact Magic Level 1 Slot, Eldritch Invocations (Agonizing Blast, Eldritch Mind), +1 Spell Known (probably Protection from Evil and Good but Armor of Agathys, Cause Fear, or Hellish Rebuke are the other top warlock-exclusive options),
	*Level 7: Sorcerer 5		*Beyond: Probably all Sorcerer, game will likely not go long enough to consider Warlock 3 (for level 2 pact slots, +1 known spell, and probably a ritual tome pact) or fighter if lack of AC too hard to get over (but 1 level of fighter would just make me want a 2nd for action surge)
	**Magical Guidance (sorcery point to reroll a d20), +1 Spell Known, Level 3 spells, +2 Level 3 slots, Level 3 Psionic spells (Hunger of Hadar, Sending), maybe switch Detect Thoughts to See Invisibility or Hold Person
	*Level 8: Sorcerer 6
	**Psionic Sorcery (able to subtly cast psionic spells with sorcery points), Psychic Defenses (resistance to psychic damage & advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened), +1 Level 3 slot, probably switch Hunger of Hadar to Enemies Abound or Tongues
	*Beyond: Probably all Sorcerer, ~~low chance of at some point~~ Warlock 3 (for level 2 pact slots, +1 known spell, and probably a ritual tome pact)
	*Feats of interest: CHA ASI to get to 20 ASAP, then beg for GM dispensation to be able to take Metamagic Adept again to get a couple more metamagic options and sorcery points, when that fails maybe Eldritch Adept (Devil's Sight if darkvision is a problem or beg for GM dispensation to take Maddening Hex or other higher level-restricted option), Lucky, Spell Sniper?		*Feats of interest: CHA ASI to get to 20 ASAP, then beg for GM dispensation to be able to take Metamagic Adept again to get a couple more metamagic options and sorcery points, when that fails maybe Eldritch Adept (Devil's Sight if darkvision is a problem or beg for GM dispensation to take Maddening Hex or other higher level-restricted option), Lucky, Spell Sniper?
	*upgrade armor whenever possible to breastplate then half-plate, other expenses may include expensive spell components (depending on spell selections, Chromatic Orb may be the only tier 1 option)		*upgrade armor whenever possible to breastplate then half-plate, other expenses may include expensive spell components (depending on spell selections, Chromatic Orb may be the only tier 1 option)
	*Spells of interest: mostly select direct offensive damage over buffing/charm/control spells outside of a few select shutdown or defensive spells but probably still have enough selections along with the psionic spells to select at least one or 2 fringe or utility spells every tier if not every spell level.		*Spells of interest: mostly select direct offensive damage over buffing/charm/control spells outside of a few select shutdown or defensive spells but probably still have enough selections along with the psionic spells to select at least one or 2 fringe or utility spells every tier if not every spell level.
	**Level 1: ~~Absorb Elements,~~ Feather Fall, ~~Chaos Bolt or Chromatic Orb (requires a 50gp diamond) or~~ Catapult, Tasha's Caustic Brew,		**Level 1: Feather Fall, Catapult, Tasha's Caustic Brew
	**Level 2: single opponent shutdown ~~option (~~Blindness/Deafness or Hold Person or Maximilian's Earthen Grasp or Phantasmal Force), Darkvision or See Invisibility, ~~Shatter, Tasha~~'~~s Mind Whip, Misty Step,~~ Mirror Image or Warding Wind		**Level 2:
			***single opponent shutdown - Blindness/Deafness, Hold Person, Maximilian's Earthen Grasp, Phantasmal Force
			***buff - Darkvision or See Invisibility, Enhance Ability (especially if other spellcasters don't have access)
			**protec - Mirror Image or Warding Wind
	**Level 3: Counterspell, Enemies Abound, Fireball, Hypnotic Pattern, Fly, Tongues		**Level 3: Counterspell, Enemies Abound, Fireball, Hypnotic Pattern, Fly, Tongues

Bartley: probably don't need detect magic with a firbolg caster in the party and a few other long term adjustments

2021-09-04T07:07:33Z

probably don't need detect magic with a firbolg caster in the party and a few other long term adjustments

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	== Level Advancement Plans ==		== Level Advancement Plans ==
	*Level 3: Sorcerer 2		*Level 3: Sorcerer 2
	**Sorcery Points (+2), Flexible Casting, +1 Spell Known (leaning towards Absorb Elements unless something better suited for plot reasons comes up), +1 Level 1 slot, ~~maybe~~ switch Arms of Hadar to Comprehend Languages ~~or Detect Magic~~ (~~great spells~~ to be able to subtly activate ~~around outsiders~~), or Tasha’s Hideous Laughter		**Sorcery Points (+2), Flexible Casting, +1 Spell Known (leaning towards Absorb Elements unless something better suited for plot reasons comes up), +1 Level 1 slot, switch Arms of Hadar to Comprehend Languages (useful in an outlander party, and nice to be able to eventually subtly activate) or maybe Tasha’s Hideous Laughter (which can not be chosen otherwise)
	*Level 4: Sorcerer 3		*Level 4: Sorcerer 3
	**2 more Metamagic options (Heightened, probably ~~Transmuted but~~ Empowered or Seeking ~~are tempting too as~~ Wint will have always have options for psychic and force damage spells to get around the more commonly resisted elemental damage types), +1 Spell Known (Shatter or Misty Step), +1 Level 1 slot, +2 Level 2 slots, Level 2 Psionic spells (Calm Emotions, Detect Thoughts), maybe switch Sleep out for Shatter or Misty Step		**2 more Metamagic options (Heightened and probably Empowered or Seeking but maybe Transmuted (Wint will have always have multiple options for psychic and force damage spells to get around the more commonly resisted elemental damage types so being able to reroll damage or attack rolls would likely be better than simply changing element), +1 Spell Known (Shatter or Misty Step), +1 Level 1 slot, +2 Level 2 slots, Level 2 Psionic spells (Calm Emotions, Detect Thoughts), maybe switch Sleep out for Shatter or Misty Step to be able to have both offensive and defensive level 2 spells in addition to the 2 psionic spells i don't like much.
	*Level 5: Sorcerer 4		*Level 5: Sorcerer 4
	**Proficiency Bonus +1, Cantrip boost, +1 Cantrip, Feat - CHA ~~ASI~~, ~~probably~~ switch psionic Calm Emotions to ~~Hold Person or~~ Tasha's Mind Whip ~~or switch or Detect Thoughts to See Invisibility~~		**Proficiency Bonus +1, Cantrip boost, +1 Cantrip (Chill Touch or some utility option), ASI/Feat (+2 CHA), switch psionic Calm Emotions to Tasha's Mind Whip
	*Level 6: Warlock 2 (~~alternatively push~~ this back to level 8 to get Sorcerer 6 ~~sooner~~)		*Level 6: Warlock 2 (leaning towards pushing this back to level 8 to get Sorcerer 6's Psionic Sorcery ASAP)
	**+1 Pact Magic Level 1 Slot, Eldritch Invocations (Agonizing Blast, Eldritch Mind), +1 Spell Known (probably Protection from Evil and Good but Armor of Agathys, Cause Fear, or Hellish Rebuke are the other top warlock-exclusive options),		**+1 Pact Magic Level 1 Slot, Eldritch Invocations (Agonizing Blast, Eldritch Mind), +1 Spell Known (probably Protection from Evil and Good but Armor of Agathys, Cause Fear, or Hellish Rebuke are the other top warlock-exclusive options),
	*Level 7: Sorcerer 5		*Level 7: Sorcerer 5
	**Magical Guidance (sorcery point to reroll a d20), +1 Spell Known, Level 3 spells, +2 Level 3 slots, Level 3 Psionic spells (Hunger of Hadar, Sending), ~~probably~~ switch ~~psionic Calm Emotions to Hold Person or Tasha's Mind Whip or switch or~~ Detect Thoughts to See Invisibility		**Magical Guidance (sorcery point to reroll a d20), +1 Spell Known, Level 3 spells, +2 Level 3 slots, Level 3 Psionic spells (Hunger of Hadar, Sending), maybe switch Detect Thoughts to See Invisibility or Hold Person
	*Level 8: Sorcerer 6		*Level 8: Sorcerer 6
	**Psionic Sorcery (able to subtly cast psionic spells with sorcery points), Psychic Defenses, +1 Level 3 slot, probably switch Hunger of Hadar to ~~something else~~		**Psionic Sorcery (able to subtly cast psionic spells with sorcery points), Psychic Defenses (resistance to psychic damage & advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened), +1 Level 3 slot, probably switch Hunger of Hadar to Enemies Abound or Tongues
	*Beyond: Probably all Sorcerer, low chance of at some point Warlock 3 (for level 2 pact slots, +1 known spell, and probably a ritual tome pact)		*Beyond: Probably all Sorcerer, low chance of at some point Warlock 3 (for level 2 pact slots, +1 known spell, and probably a ritual tome pact)
	*~~Other feats to consider~~: CHA ASI, ~~Extra Invocation, Lucky,~~ beg to be able to take Metamagic Adept again		*Feats of interest: CHA ASI to get to 20 ASAP, then beg for GM dispensation to be able to take Metamagic Adept again to get a couple more metamagic options and sorcery points, when that fails maybe Eldritch Adept (Devil's Sight if darkvision is a problem or beg for GM dispensation to take Maddening Hex or other higher level-restricted option), Lucky, Spell Sniper?
	*upgrade armor whenever possible to breastplate then half-plate, other expenses may include expensive spell components depending on spell selections		*upgrade armor whenever possible to breastplate then half-plate, other expenses may include expensive spell components (depending on spell selections, Chromatic Orb may be the only tier 1 option)
	*Spells of interest: mostly select direct offensive damage over buffing/charm/control spells outside of a few select shutdown spells but probably still have enough selections along with the psionic spells to select at least one or 2 fringe or utility spells every tier if not every spell level.		*Spells of interest: mostly select direct offensive damage over buffing/charm/control spells outside of a few select shutdown or defensive spells but probably still have enough selections along with the psionic spells to select at least one or 2 fringe or utility spells every tier if not every spell level.
	**Level 1: Absorb Elements~~, Detect Magic~~, Feather Fall, Chaos Bolt or Chromatic Orb (requires a 50gp diamond) or Catapult, Tasha's Caustic Brew		**Level 1: Absorb Elements, Feather Fall, Chaos Bolt or Chromatic Orb (requires a 50gp diamond) or Catapult, Tasha's Caustic Brew,
	**Level 2: single opponent shutdown option (Blindness/Deafness or Hold Person or Maximilian's Earthen Grasp), Phantasmal Force, Darkvision or See Invisibility, Shatter, Tasha's Mind Whip, Misty Step, Mirror Image or Warding Wind		**Level 2: single opponent shutdown option (Blindness/Deafness or Hold Person or Maximilian's Earthen Grasp or Phantasmal Force), Darkvision or See Invisibility, Shatter, Tasha's Mind Whip, Misty Step, Mirror Image or Warding Wind
	**Level 3: Counterspell, Enemies Abound, Fireball, Hypnotic Pattern, Fly, Tongues		**Level 3: Counterspell, Enemies Abound, Fireball, Hypnotic Pattern, Fly, Tongues

Bartley at 03:54, 3 September 2021

2021-09-03T03:54:14Z

Bartley at 04:35, 2 September 2021

2021-09-02T04:35:45Z

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	==~~tactics~~==		==Tactics==
	*try to be wand and shield ranged blaster as much as possible. ~~use~~ spells to avoid melee ~~and~~ focus slots and sorcery points on big powerful spells ~~with flexibility on damage types. quickened ''mind sliver'' and heightened metamagics can be used to make sure a single enemy is very likely to fail any save or suck spell when needed~~. burn pact magic slots for more sorcery points any time the party can be convinced to take a short rest. probably ~~select offensive damage over buffing or control spells. depending~~ on ~~spell~~ and invocation ~~choices could lean into communication kind of spells~~ and ~~abilities~~ or ~~extraordinary senses like magic darkvision/detection, etc~~.		Spell and shield ranged blaster. Armor, ''shield'', and ''absorb elements'' spells to hopefully avoid damage when attacked but attacking with spells from a distance as much as possible should be the goal as long as slots or sorcery points remain. Use spells to avoid melee when needed but focus slots and sorcery points on big powerful spells enhanced by metamagic. burn pact magic slots for more sorcery points any time the party can be convinced to take a short rest as Wint will probably spent them quickly, especially once Psionic Sorcery is available. concentration will probably not be that important early on and will become much stronger after getting Eldritch Mind invocation at level 6 or so

			===metamagic combos===
			*1 sorcery point:
			**subtle ''hex'' to give disadvantage to npcs without them knowing
			**subtle ''dissonant whispers'' in a crowd to force a chase
			*2 sorcery points:
			**sorlock action surge: ''hex'' + ''eldritch blast'' + quickened ''eldritch blast''
			**''booming blade'' + quickened ''dissonant whispers'' to make an enemy flee then boom and then take OAs
			**quickened leveled spell + dodge action when under heavy attack or when concentration is important to still be able to attack while maintaining max defense.
			*3 sorcery points:
			**quickened ''mind sliver'' + heightened save-or-suck spells against a powerful single enemy to make them much more likely to fail the saving throw


	== Level Advancement Plans ==		== Level Advancement Plans ==
	*Level 3: Sorcerer 2		*Level 3: Sorcerer 2
	**Sorcery Points (+2), Flexible Casting, +1 Spell Known, +1 Level 1 slot, ~~probably~~ switch Arms of Hadar to Tasha’s Hideous Laughter		**Sorcery Points (+2), Flexible Casting, +1 Spell Known (leaning towards Absorb Elements unless something better suited for plot reasons comes up), +1 Level 1 slot, maybe switch Arms of Hadar to Comprehend Languages or Detect Magic (great spells to be able to subtly activate around outsiders), or Tasha’s Hideous Laughter
	*Level 4: Sorcerer 3		*Level 4: Sorcerer 3
	**2 more Metamagic (~~Transmute~~, ~~Heightened~~), +1 Spell Known, +1 Level 1 slot, +2 Level 2 slots, Level 2 Psionic spells (~~calm emotions~~, ~~detect thoughts~~)		**2 more Metamagic options (Heightened, probably Transmuted but Empowered or Seeking are tempting too as Wint will have always have options for psychic and force damage spells to get around the more commonly resisted elemental damage types), +1 Spell Known, +1 Level 1 slot, +2 Level 2 slots, Level 2 Psionic spells (Calm Emotions, Detect Thoughts)
	*Level 5: Sorcerer 4		*Level 5: Sorcerer 4
	**Proficiency Bonus +1, Cantrip boost, +1 Cantrip, Feat - CHA ASI, probably switch psionic Detect Thoughts to Hold Person		**Proficiency Bonus +1, Cantrip boost, +1 Cantrip, Feat - CHA ASI, probably switch psionic Detect Thoughts to Hold Person or Tasha's Mind Whip
	*Level 6: Warlock 2		*Level 6: Warlock 2 (alternatively push this back to level 8 to get Sorcerer 6 sooner)
	**+1 Pact Magic Level 1 Slot, Eldritch Invocations (Agonizing Blast, Eldritch Mind), +1 Spell Known (~~Comprehend Languages or~~ Protection from Evil and Good),		**+1 Pact Magic Level 1 Slot, Eldritch Invocations (Agonizing Blast, Eldritch Mind), +1 Spell Known (probably Protection from Evil and Good but Armor of Agathys, Cause Fear, or Hellish Rebuke are the other top warlock-exclusive options),
	*Level 7: Sorcerer 5		*Level 7: Sorcerer 5
	**Magical Guidance (sorcery point to reroll a d20), +1 Spell Known, Level 3 spells, +2 Level 3 slots, Level 3 Psionic spells (~~hunger~~ of Hadar, ~~sending~~),		**Magical Guidance (sorcery point to reroll a d20), +1 Spell Known, Level 3 spells, +2 Level 3 slots, Level 3 Psionic spells (Hunger of Hadar, Sending),
	*Level 8: Sorcerer 6		*Level 8: Sorcerer 6
	**Psionic Sorcery (able to subtly cast psionic spells with sorcery points), Psychic Defenses, +1 Level 3 slot, probably switch Hunger of Hadar to something else		**Psionic Sorcery (able to subtly cast psionic spells with sorcery points), Psychic Defenses, +1 Level 3 slot, probably switch Hunger of Hadar to something else
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	*Other feats to consider: CHA ASI, Extra Invocation, Lucky, beg to be able to take Metamagic Adept again		*Other feats to consider: CHA ASI, Extra Invocation, Lucky, beg to be able to take Metamagic Adept again
	*upgrade armor whenever possible to breastplate then half-plate, other expenses may include expensive spell components depending on spell selections		*upgrade armor whenever possible to breastplate then half-plate, other expenses may include expensive spell components depending on spell selections
	*Spells to ~~consider~~		*Spells of interest: mostly select direct offensive damage over buffing/charm/control spells outside of a few select shutdown spells but probably still have enough selections along with the psionic spells to select at least one or 2 fringe or utility spells every tier if not every spell level.
	**Level 1: Absorb Elements, Feather Fall, ~~Magic Missile~~		**Level 1: Absorb Elements, Feather Fall, Chaos Bolt or Chromatic Orb (requires a 50gp diamond) or Catapult, Tasha's Caustic Brew
	**Level 2: Blindness/Deafness or Hold Person or Maximilian's Earthen Grasp~~, Misty Step~~, Phantasmal Force, Shatter, Tasha's Mind Whip		**Level 2: single opponent shutdown option (Blindness/Deafness or Hold Person or Maximilian's Earthen Grasp), Phantasmal Force, Darkvision or See Invisibility, Shatter, Tasha's Mind Whip, Misty Step, Mirror Image or Warding Wind
	**Level 3: Counterspell, Enemies Abound, Fireball, Hypnotic Pattern		**Level 3: Counterspell, Enemies Abound, Fireball, Hypnotic Pattern, Fly, Tongues

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Level Advancement Plans

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	== Level Advancement Plans ==		== Level Advancement Plans ==
	*Level 3: Sorcerer 2		*Level 3: Sorcerer 2
	**Sorcery Points, Flexible Casting, +1 Spell Known, +1 Level 1 slot, probably switch Arms of Hadar to Tasha’s Hideous Laughter		**Sorcery Points (+2), Flexible Casting, +1 Spell Known, +1 Level 1 slot, probably switch Arms of Hadar to Tasha’s Hideous Laughter
	*Level 4: Sorcerer 3		*Level 4: Sorcerer 3
	**2 more Metamagic (Transmute, Heightened), +1 Spell Known, +1 Level 1 slot, +2 Level 2 slots, Level 2 Psionic spells		**2 more Metamagic (Transmute, Heightened), +1 Spell Known, +1 Level 1 slot, +2 Level 2 slots, Level 2 Psionic spells (calm emotions, detect thoughts)
	*Level 5 ~~or 6~~: Sorcerer 4		*Level 5: Sorcerer 4
	**Proficiency Bonus +1, Cantrip boost, +1 Cantrip~~, Level 3 spells~~, Feat - CHA ASI, probably switch Detect Thoughts to ~~Tasha’s Mind Whip or~~ Hold Person		**Proficiency Bonus +1, Cantrip boost, +1 Cantrip, Feat - CHA ASI, probably switch psionic Detect Thoughts to Hold Person
	*Level ~~5 or~~ 6: Warlock 2		*Level 6: Warlock 2
	**+1 Pact Magic Level 1 Slot, Eldritch Invocations (Agonizing Blast, Eldritch Mind), +1 Spell Known (Comprehend Languages or Protection from Evil and Good),		**+1 Pact Magic Level 1 Slot, Eldritch Invocations (Agonizing Blast, Eldritch Mind), +1 Spell Known (Comprehend Languages or Protection from Evil and Good),
	*Level 7: Sorcerer 5		*Level 7: Sorcerer 5
	**Magical Guidance (sorcery point to reroll a d20), +1 Spell Known, +2 Level 3 slots, Level 3 Psionic spells,		**Magical Guidance (sorcery point to reroll a d20), +1 Spell Known, Level 3 spells, +2 Level 3 slots, Level 3 Psionic spells (hunger of Hadar, sending),
	*Level 8: Sorcerer 6		*Level 8: Sorcerer 6
	**Psionic Sorcery (able to subtly cast psionic spells with sorcery points), Psychic Defenses, +1 Level 3 slot, probably switch Hunger of Hadar to something else		**Psionic Sorcery (able to subtly cast psionic spells with sorcery points), Psychic Defenses, +1 Level 3 slot, probably switch Hunger of Hadar to something else
	*Beyond: Probably all Sorcerer, low chance of at some point Warlock 3 (for level 2 pact slots, +1 known spell, and probably a ritual tome pact)		*Beyond: Probably all Sorcerer, low chance of at some point Warlock 3 (for level 2 pact slots, +1 known spell, and probably a ritual tome pact)
	*Other feats to consider: CHA ASI, Extra Invocation, Lucky		*Other feats to consider: CHA ASI, Extra Invocation, Lucky, beg to be able to take Metamagic Adept again
	*upgrade armor whenever possible to breastplate then half-plate, other expenses may include expensive spell components depending on spell selections		*upgrade armor whenever possible to breastplate then half-plate, other expenses may include expensive spell components depending on spell selections
	*Spells to consider		*Spells to consider

Bartley at 04:58, 26 May 2021

2021-05-26T04:58:19Z

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	*Level 7: Sorcerer 5		*Level 7: Sorcerer 5
	**Magical Guidance (sorcery point to reroll a d20), +1 Spell Known, +2 Level 3 slots, Level 3 Psionic spells,		**Magical Guidance (sorcery point to reroll a d20), +1 Spell Known, +2 Level 3 slots, Level 3 Psionic spells,
	**Level 8: Sorcerer 6		*Level 8: Sorcerer 6
	**Psionic Sorcery (able to subtly cast psionic spells with sorcery points), Psychic Defenses, +1 Level 3 slot, probably switch		**Psionic Sorcery (able to subtly cast psionic spells with sorcery points), Psychic Defenses, +1 Level 3 slot, probably switch Hunger of Hadar to something else
	*Beyond: Probably all Sorcerer, low chance of at some point Warlock 3 (for level 2 pact slots, +1 known spell, and probably a ritual tome pact)		*Beyond: Probably all Sorcerer, low chance of at some point Warlock 3 (for level 2 pact slots, +1 known spell, and probably a ritual tome pact)
	*Other feats to consider: CHA ASI, Extra Invocation, Lucky		*Other feats to consider: CHA ASI, Extra Invocation, Lucky

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	**''booming blade'' + quickened ''dissonant whispers'' to make an enemy flee then boom and then take OAs		**''booming blade'' + quickened ''dissonant whispers'' to make an enemy flee then boom and then take OAs
	**quickened leveled spell + dodge action when under heavy attack or when concentration is important to still be able to attack while maintaining max defense.		**quickened leveled spell + dodge action when under heavy attack or when concentration is important to still be able to attack while maintaining max defense.
	*3 sorcery points:		*5 sorcery points:
	**quickened ''mind sliver'' + heightened save-or-suck spells against a powerful single enemy to make them much more likely to fail the saving throw		**quickened ''mind sliver'' + heightened save-or-suck spells against a powerful single enemy to make them much more likely to fail the saving throw

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	**Sorcery Points (+2), Flexible Casting, +1 Spell Known (leaning towards Absorb Elements unless something better suited for plot reasons comes up), +1 Level 1 slot, maybe switch Arms of Hadar to Comprehend Languages or Detect Magic (great spells to be able to subtly activate around outsiders), or Tasha’s Hideous Laughter		**Sorcery Points (+2), Flexible Casting, +1 Spell Known (leaning towards Absorb Elements unless something better suited for plot reasons comes up), +1 Level 1 slot, maybe switch Arms of Hadar to Comprehend Languages or Detect Magic (great spells to be able to subtly activate around outsiders), or Tasha’s Hideous Laughter
	*Level 4: Sorcerer 3		*Level 4: Sorcerer 3
	**2 more Metamagic options (Heightened, probably Transmuted but Empowered or Seeking are tempting too as Wint will have always have options for psychic and force damage spells to get around the more commonly resisted elemental damage types), +1 Spell Known, +1 Level 1 slot, +2 Level 2 slots, Level 2 Psionic spells (Calm Emotions, Detect Thoughts)		**2 more Metamagic options (Heightened, probably Transmuted but Empowered or Seeking are tempting too as Wint will have always have options for psychic and force damage spells to get around the more commonly resisted elemental damage types), +1 Spell Known (Shatter or Misty Step), +1 Level 1 slot, +2 Level 2 slots, Level 2 Psionic spells (Calm Emotions, Detect Thoughts), maybe switch Sleep out for Shatter or Misty Step
	*Level 5: Sorcerer 4		*Level 5: Sorcerer 4
	**Proficiency Bonus +1, Cantrip boost, +1 Cantrip, Feat - CHA ASI, probably switch psionic ~~Detect Thoughts~~ to Hold Person or Tasha's Mind Whip		**Proficiency Bonus +1, Cantrip boost, +1 Cantrip, Feat - CHA ASI, probably switch psionic Calm Emotions to Hold Person or Tasha's Mind Whip or switch or Detect Thoughts to See Invisibility
	*Level 6: Warlock 2 (alternatively push this back to level 8 to get Sorcerer 6 sooner)		*Level 6: Warlock 2 (alternatively push this back to level 8 to get Sorcerer 6 sooner)
	**+1 Pact Magic Level 1 Slot, Eldritch Invocations (Agonizing Blast, Eldritch Mind), +1 Spell Known (probably Protection from Evil and Good but Armor of Agathys, Cause Fear, or Hellish Rebuke are the other top warlock-exclusive options),		**+1 Pact Magic Level 1 Slot, Eldritch Invocations (Agonizing Blast, Eldritch Mind), +1 Spell Known (probably Protection from Evil and Good but Armor of Agathys, Cause Fear, or Hellish Rebuke are the other top warlock-exclusive options),
	*Level 7: Sorcerer 5		*Level 7: Sorcerer 5
	**Magical Guidance (sorcery point to reroll a d20), +1 Spell Known, Level 3 spells, +2 Level 3 slots, Level 3 Psionic spells (Hunger of Hadar, Sending),		**Magical Guidance (sorcery point to reroll a d20), +1 Spell Known, Level 3 spells, +2 Level 3 slots, Level 3 Psionic spells (Hunger of Hadar, Sending), probably switch psionic Calm Emotions to Hold Person or Tasha's Mind Whip or switch or Detect Thoughts to See Invisibility
	*Level 8: Sorcerer 6		*Level 8: Sorcerer 6
	**Psionic Sorcery (able to subtly cast psionic spells with sorcery points), Psychic Defenses, +1 Level 3 slot, probably switch Hunger of Hadar to something else		**Psionic Sorcery (able to subtly cast psionic spells with sorcery points), Psychic Defenses, +1 Level 3 slot, probably switch Hunger of Hadar to something else
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	*upgrade armor whenever possible to breastplate then half-plate, other expenses may include expensive spell components depending on spell selections		*upgrade armor whenever possible to breastplate then half-plate, other expenses may include expensive spell components depending on spell selections
	*Spells of interest: mostly select direct offensive damage over buffing/charm/control spells outside of a few select shutdown spells but probably still have enough selections along with the psionic spells to select at least one or 2 fringe or utility spells every tier if not every spell level.		*Spells of interest: mostly select direct offensive damage over buffing/charm/control spells outside of a few select shutdown spells but probably still have enough selections along with the psionic spells to select at least one or 2 fringe or utility spells every tier if not every spell level.
	**Level 1: Absorb Elements, Feather Fall, Chaos Bolt or Chromatic Orb (requires a 50gp diamond) or Catapult, Tasha's Caustic Brew		**Level 1: Absorb Elements, Detect Magic, Feather Fall, Chaos Bolt or Chromatic Orb (requires a 50gp diamond) or Catapult, Tasha's Caustic Brew
	**Level 2: single opponent shutdown option (Blindness/Deafness or Hold Person or Maximilian's Earthen Grasp), Phantasmal Force, Darkvision or See Invisibility, Shatter, Tasha's Mind Whip, Misty Step, Mirror Image or Warding Wind		**Level 2: single opponent shutdown option (Blindness/Deafness or Hold Person or Maximilian's Earthen Grasp), Phantasmal Force, Darkvision or See Invisibility, Shatter, Tasha's Mind Whip, Misty Step, Mirror Image or Warding Wind
	**Level 3: Counterspell, Enemies Abound, Fireball, Hypnotic Pattern, Fly, Tongues		**Level 3: Counterspell, Enemies Abound, Fireball, Hypnotic Pattern, Fly, Tongues