Dec 31, 2020 · Strength-based bladesingers are absolutely viable. If I were making a high elf bladesinger, perhaps using the high elf wizard from Lost Mines of Phandelver, I'd have a starting stat line that includes 15 Dex, 14 Con, and 16 Int. At 2nd-level, leather armor would let me have an AC of 16 while bladesong is active. That's better than most druids ...

Oct 20, 2019 · Most people look at it as though in order to be strength based you need to completely dump dex, which obviously isn't true. Really comes down to trading what is likely going to be ~2ac and other relevant dex traits for use of non-finesse weapons.

Apr 16, 2022 · A regular Bladesinger wants Dex for AC, and Con because you have d6 hit dice, and Int because you're a bladesinger, and now you'd want possibly 16+ Str on top of that. There would be no way to make this a decent build without rolling for stats and getting a very solid array.

Feb 9, 2022 · An optimized bladesinger is one who maxes intelligence and constitution and basically never makes weapon attacks and who uses bladesong for the concentration, mobility, and AC boosts to stay alive and out of the way rather than to be better at swinging a …

Apr 24, 2020 · I would still recommend eldritch knight, take heavy armor and a shield or fighting style and beat the ac hes restricting your bladesinger to. Get the d10 hp, cantrip + attack at lvl7, more asi, all the spells he allowing in the game, much less MAD.

Jul 9, 2021 · The best reason to be strength-based is Shoving, not GWM, since as you point out, GWM isn't compatible with bladesinging. I discussed this earlier in this thread while discussing tortle bladesingers - and it's tortles that rule the Strength Bladesinger world.

Jul 15, 2022 · In combat, bladesingers use elegant maneuvers to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. While Eldritch Knights are fighters who complement their combat style with magic, Bladesingers are wizards who can …

Starting at 2nd level, you can invoke an elven magic called the Bladesong, provided that you aren't wearing medium or heavy armor or using a shield. It graces you with supernatural speed, agility, and focus. You can use a bonus action to start the Bladesong, which lasts for 1 minute.

Sep 20, 2021 · Your complete guide to Bladesinger 5E is here! From start to finish, we're here to help you build an incredible Bladesinger 5E character.

Dec 22, 2021 · Strong melee options include Booming Blade, Green Flame Blade, Shocking Grasp and Sword Burst, while ranged Bladesinger's can consider Chill Touch, Firebolt, Ray of Frost or Sapping Sting. When choosing their leveled spells, Bladesinger's should consider action economy during combat.