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Tagged with ability-scores multi-classing
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Is there any way to use Dexterity for spellcasting or as a named spellcasting ability?
I've always wondered about creating a character who trains to use every spellcasting ability.
The publication of Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants introduces the possibility of using Strength in a ...
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Echo Knight multiclass damage calculations
I am currently working on a new character concept for an upcoming game and was unsure about what damages the Echo Knight's echo would actually be able to do.
For this scenario, the build will be a ...
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Does a multiclassed Hexblade warlock/paladin's Cha modifier stack with their Str or Dex modifier for attack rolls? Or does it replace Str/Dex mods?
I'm creating a fun villainous figure for my campaign. The choice has fallen on a Paladin-Warlock hybrid. The general idea is to take 2 levels in Paladin for Divine Smite, and then pound 4-5 levels ...
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Will allowing a Dex-based barbarian to multiclass based on Dex instead of Str cause any future balance issues?
A player of mine plays a dex barbarian and multiclassed into fighter for a fighting style. His strength score is 8 and he is using fitness weapons based on Dex for attacking. I didn't understand at ...
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Is it unbalanced to allow multi-classing with a lower ability score?
The PHB states that the pre-requisites for multi-classing are as follows:
\begin{array}{l|c|c}
\textbf{Class} & \textbf{Ability Score} & \textbf{Minimum} \\ \hline
\text{Barbarian} & \...
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Can you multiclass out of your starting class if you don't have the required stats for it?
I am aware that you can only multiclass into a class that you have the required stats for (ex : dex 13 + wis 13 to multiclass into monk).
I am also aware that your initial class can be one that you ...
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What happens when it's time to level up and I no longer meet a multiclass prerequisite?
Suppose I'm playing a multiclass fighter/druid (because that's how I Range). I've got both Wisdom and Dexterity above 13, but Strength's only 10.
I annoy an efreet, who uses wishes to reduce both my ...
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What happens at the moment I no longer meet multiclass prerequisites during gameplay?
Suppose I've got a multiclass fighter/cleric with both wisdom and strength of 16. Nice.
I fall victim to a shadow's strength drain attack. Not nice. I roll a 4 and lose 4 points of strength.
Uh-oh.
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How can I increase my Wisdom in 5e in order to multiclass?
I'm playing a 5th level Warlock and I would like to increase my Wisdom in order to multiclass. I picked a feat over the class level bonuses, so I won't be able to boost my Wisdom that way. I read that ...
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Does a Paladin 3/Fighter 1 get the level 4 ability score improvement? [duplicate]
I'm about to level up in a fifth edition campaign and so far I'm a level 3 paladin. I'm thinking of multiclassing into a fighter instead of increasing my paladin level to 4. I am wanting to know, if I ...
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Can multi-classing prerequisite ability score(s) be met through a magic item?
The multiclassing rules (PHB, p. 163) state:
To qualify for a new class, you must meet the ability score prerequisites for both your current class and your new one [...] Without the full training ...
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Multiclassing: How do Ability Score Improvements work?
Given that every class gets a minimum of 5 ability score improvements each at levels 4, 8, 12, 16, and 19 (Rogue and Fighter get more at other levels), do these ability score improvements occur by ...
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